A longer range can help more than an additional point of damage in Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda. When using a new weapon, first check which fields it hits and whether your character can wield it. This way you can see before the next opponent whether you have to step directly in front of him, whether you can attack from two squares away or whether you can hit several opponents next to each other.
Improve weapons and correctly assess glass weapons
You can strengthen suitable common weapons at fairy fountains. The materials offered differ between the fountains. Obsidian rewards a held beat multiplier, Emerald adds poison, and Ruby restores health to multiple enemies defeated. Before buying, consider whether you can really use the respective advantage: If you often lose rhythm, a weapon that depends on the multiplier will be less reliable.
Glass weapons deal a lot of damage but break on hit. Use them for known enemy sequences and switch in good time in front of confusing rooms when you feel safer with your normal weapon. A broken glass weapon doesn’t mean you’re missing a permanent unlock in your inventory.
Caladbolg for Link
The path to Caladbolg lies in the courtyard of Hyrule Castle. Take the moving stone to the raised platform on the right and step on the switch. He opens the entrance in the left wing of the castle. Defeat the enemies there, shoot down the raised box with your bow and use it as a step. Using the statues as grappling hook targets takes you to the stairs and the chest on the roof.
Caladbolg has long range and high damage, but is reserved for Link. You can find the entire approach with the necessary preparations in the chapter Hyrule Castle, Octavo and Ganon. Get the weapon before the fight with Octavo, when the courtyard is already open to you and your equipment is sufficient for the puzzle.
Zelda’s Royal Rapier
In the castle, switch to Zelda and go left to the sleeping king. Replay the music puzzle and enter the opened path behind the throne. Watch out for the green and purple attacks in the hallway. Change the figure to match the color and use the long grappling hook to get to the chest at the end. With a shorter hook you have to precisely align the position at the top of the aisle. Don’t take any risks by jumping into the gap.
Legendary weapons in the future
Behind Octavo you reach the future and another dungeon. Check the locked golden chests there and have Small Keys ready. Their loot includes special weapons such as the Kokiri Sword, Fragarach, Impa’s Naginata, and the Hylian Flail. Their assignment to a single floor is not the same for every save game. Therefore, rely on the chests and the loot actually found instead of looking for a specific weapon in a fixed direction.
Fragarach can penetrate shields. Impa’s Naginata combines range with poison and healing after multiple enemies are defeated. For the remaining finds, check the description in the inventory and try out the range in an open area. A new legendary weapon is only worth it in the next fight if you can estimate its hit zone.
Eli’s Greatshovel for Cadence
In front of Ganon’s castle, the left side door leads into a room with a high-up treasure. Push a moving block into the water and climb on it. With the Cane of Somaria you create the additional step to the raised platform. Open the chest at the top for Cadence’s special shovel and return the same way. The detour is optional; Then fill up your healing reserves again before facing Ganon.