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* [[Sealed Evil in a Duel]]: To elaborate on the above, the "can" was actually {{spoiler|a duel between himself and Rauru that technically ended as a loss for Rauru, but managed to keep Ganondorf trapped in stasis for over ten thousand years in preparation for Link's arrival far into the future.}}
* [[Secret Shop]]: The secret shop in Gerudo Town that sells male clothing returns, but there are two others as well. {{spoiler|The Bargainer Statues hidden in The Depths will exchange certain weapons and outfits for Poes}}, and giving Koltin Bubbul gems will allow you to buy special outfits and monster parts from his own shop.
* [[Seldom-Seen Species]]: Dondons are a newly discovered species that look like a cross between bison and armadillos. Only five specimens have been found. Supposedly, these are prehistoric ancestors to common horses. An odd path for evolution to take, but then, in this world, Rito and Zora descended from the same forerunning species.
* [[Simple Yet Awesome]]:
** The various Hero armor sets. There are [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Awakening]], [[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Sky]], [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight]], [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Wild]], [[Ocarina of Time| Time]], [[Wind Waker| Winds]], and [[The Legend of Zelda (video game)| the regular Hero set]]. Nostalgia fans will love these, as they make Link look like he did in previous games in the franchise. Most of them grant a base armor defense of 3 and can be upgraded up to 20, plus an attack bonus for the whole set, putting them right below the Barbarian set, while the Hero of the Wild stands out a bit, the base defense being 4 and the maximum being 28.
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**** On the same note, at least one player has figured out that the best device used to defeat a Gleeox [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M9MZH4JFjo&t=1s is made from two rectangular slabs and a square one.]
*** In the depths, you often find ghostly soldiers who give Link weapons, which are, unlike the ones on the surface, untouched by the corroded effect of the Gloom. At first glance, this seems only a slight boon, as a new Traveler’s Sword is only slightly better than a corroded one. However, it is definitely worth taking their offerings, even if it is only to throw it away immediately afterwards, because if you take a weapon from one of the ghost soldiers and then break its corroded equivalent, that same ghost soldier might have a better weapon later. For instance, say you are given a weapon from a ghost soldier who gives one-handed swords. Initially, this can be a Traveler’s Sword, Knight’s broadsword, Royal Broadsword, or (rarely) Royal Guard Broadsword, and currently has a Royal Broadsword. If you take it, and then find a corroded Royal Broadsword Sword on the surface and use that one until it breaks, the ghost soldier you got the non-corroded Royal Broadsword from will eventually spawn with a Feathered Edge, a pristine weapon that is much better than the others.
*** Rocks. You can’t get simpler than that. Using the Fuse ability, Link can fuse simple rocks to his weapons. Using a small rock (the ones he can lift) turns a weapon into a sledgehammer that can crush ore veins, a boulder turns it into a deadly bludgeon, and those large blocks falling from the sky are stronger still. But the most awesome way to use this sort of weapon is to Fuse it to a two-handed weapon like a club or claymore, as Link’s two-handed charge attack is a spinning fury with his weapon that a boulder on the business end can turn into a wrecking ball that can batter down a group of Moblins.
*** Tulin. Few online guides will recommend going to any Temple first other than the Wind Temple and with good reason. Of all the sages, Tulin is the most useful for exploration and combat with his simple ability to create a gust of wind with his wings.
*** Dazzle Fruit. While the stun effect only lasts a few seconds and does no damage, it works on practically any enemy other than bosses and makes them drop their weapons, much like Lightning attacks do, and it also destroys undead foes caught in the blast.
*** Gerudo weapons. They don’t seem very strong or durable on their own, but using Fuse on them gives them double the usual bonus. Certain monster parts, like Silver Lionel Horns, make them ludicrously powerful, often giving them over 100 Attack Power. And let's not even get started on how strong they fused to Gibdo bones when Link has with Radiant Armor equipped.
*** Octorok Balloons return, and are even better this time. Using Fuse with them and a shield lets Link float in the air for a short time, and it’s easier on the shield than a rocket. Plus, unlike Zonai devices, Link can use these in Shrines, letting the player cheat a little with certain puzzles.
* [[Slobs Versus Snobs]]: A variation, where the rivalry between factions in Hateno Village is a case of fashion versus function. Fashion designer and artist Cere is trying to beautify the town with her flashy mushroom-themed art, while traditionalist mayor Reede is upset, as he believes the gaudy colors are hurting the crops, their argument causing Cere to challenge his position as mayor of the town. The player can have Link vocally side with either of them or remain neutral, though in the end, the two reach a compromise.
* [[The Sociopath]]: Ganondorf, as usual. He's violent, sadistic, power-hungry, and a total egomaniac who cares for no one but himself.
* Something Completely Different:
** In a mechanic new to Zelda games, the dungeon bosses can be refought, but you do not have to return to the dungeon to do so. You can find them in the Depths if you want to fight them again.
** {{spoiler|While [[One-Winged Angel]] transformations are hardly new for Ganadorf, this time he does not become a giant pig monster. This time it’s a dragon.}}
* [[Sudden Sequel Heel Syndrome]]: Yunobo seems to be a victim of this once you arrive in Goron City, and see that he's inexplicably become a rude, sneering drug kingpin dressed like an evil luchador. {{spoiler|He's still the same [[Nice Guy]] that he always was, just [[Brainwashed and Crazy]] thanks to Phantom Ganon's machinations}}.
* [[Support Party Member]]: Aerocudas are this to the other monsters. While they die in one hit and are incredibly weak, you're not in danger of getting killed by these things. They will, however, ruin your stealthy approach by screeching loudly when they see you trying to sneak up on a monster camp. They'll also try to drop explosive barrels on you, which hurt a ''lot'' more than their standard charge attacks.
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