In Twilight Princess HD, the supported amiibo have different tasks. Wolf-Link opens the Cave of Shadows and can save data for a quick start to the game. The supported Link figures fill Arrows, Zelda and Sheik Hearts; Ganondorf increases damage taken.
These features belong to the Wii U version. Amiibo is not necessary for the normal story and original collectibles. The conditions of the Cave of Shadows and its heart storage are separate from the usual healing and arrow functions.
Wolf Link amiibo – Cave of Shadows
The Wolf Link amiibo unlocks the Cave of Shadows after early game progression. Open the Equipment or Collection screen and place the figure on the NFC area of the Wii U GamePad. Link will then be transported to the optional challenge dungeon.
The Cave of Shadows has 40 levels and can only be accessed as a Wolf Link. New stages unlock as the main story progresses. After successful runs, the remaining number of hearts can be saved on the amiibo and used later as a one-time healing reserve.
After completing all levels, the bottomless wallet awaits with space for 9,999 Rupees. You can find all enemies, unlock conditions and rewards in our complete Cave of Shadows solution.
Wolf-Link as a quick start
The Wolf Link amiibo can also be linked to a Twilight Princess HD savegame. You can then scan the figure on the title screen to get to the linked save game more quickly. The function does not replace a normal save state on the console, but rather serves as a convenient additional quick access.
Link and Toon Link – Fill Arrows
The corresponding Link amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. series replenish Link’s arrow supply. The function is particularly practical before longer dungeons or the Cave of Ordeals, but of course does not replace the two permanent quiver upgrades of the STAR game.
Zelda and Sheik – Fill Hearts
Princess Zelda and Sheik amiibo restore Link’s health. They are particularly interesting in Twilight Princess HD’s Cave of Shadows because the normal healing options are severely limited there.
The regular amiibo healing or refill functions can only be used for a limited time per day. Of course, they are not necessary for normal passage.
Ganondorf amiibo – double damage
The Ganondorf amiibo works in exactly the opposite way: after scanning, enemy attacks deal double damage. The effect remains active for the current game session and is aimed specifically at players looking for an additional challenge.
In hero mode, Link already takes more damage. If you combine this mode with Ganondorf’s amiibo effect, even ordinary opponents can become extremely dangerous. This additional difficulty is not necessary for a regular 100% score.