Summary
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom adds new areas and a construction mechanic to Breath of the Wild, but there is still plenty to explore in the original game.
- Some weapons in Breath of the Wild are more for entertainment than combat, like the Spring-Loaded Hammer and Wooden Mop, which provide laughs during gameplay.
- Unconventional weapons like the Soup Ladle and Korok Leaf may not be powerful, but they offer unique functionalities and add a fun twist to combat.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom builds on the already expansive foundation of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by adding new areas to explore, as well as a whole new construction mechanic. Even though many are visiting Tears of the Kingdom today, Breath of the Wild still has plenty to explore. These include the vast array of weapons that the hero of Hyrule must use to overcome the game’s challenges.
Some of these weapons are more practical than others. A few are there not because they are effective in combat, but instead, just entertaining to use. Also, some items are not what one would initially expect to be weapons, but can be used in interesting ways. Here are a few weapons from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that are good for a laugh.
7 Spring-Loaded Hammer
The Spring-Loaded Hammer is a one-handed weapon that can be bought at Kilton’s shop, the Fang and Bone, after Link frees his first Divine Beast. It is one of the weakest weapons in the game, with a strength of 1, but it is incredibly durable to make up for it.
The Spring-Loaded Hammer is also fun to use. Lining up four hits on some enemies will send them flying, which is good for getting some distance, or even knocking them over a ledge. Once it is set on fire, it looks like something out of a carnival show. Unfortunately, this item did not make it to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
6 Wooden Mop
A Wooden Mop can be found in East Necluda and Hyrule Field, or it can be purchased from Kilton of the Fang and Bone. Its description calls it an ordinary mop “to the untrained eye,” but notes that it is relatively sturdy, thanks to its craftsmanship. It functions like a spear as well, so it is good for hitting enemies from a small distance.
Apart from being well-made, it is also a lot of fun to use. When Link is moving and using the mop, the threads on its head flow freely, which is a nice touch. Jabbing a Bokoblin’s face with it is also hilarious, as it is quite literally mopping the floor with them.
5 Soup Ladle
This is a weak weapon, at strength level 4. It is simply a wooden soup ladle. While it may not be particularly powerful, one could stir up a good stew with it.
The soup ladle can be found in one of the villages of Tabatha Frontier and in Hyrule Field. Something about smacking foes with a food ladle is so much fun, like an anime version of the power of cooking. An average wooden pot lid complements this tool perfectly.
4 Korok Leaf
This weapon is an innocent-looking leaf. Similar leaves have appeared in previous Zelda games, such as the Deku Leaf in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, as a makeshift glider.
A Korok leaf can easily be obtained from a tree that one chops down. It is large and green, and while it does not pack a particularly powerful punch, it has one perk: it can create a gust of wind that can push the sails of rafts forward. It is also a useful tool to annoy Bokoblins.
3 Bokoblin/Moblin/Lizalfos Arm
When night falls in Hyrule, the skeletons of enemies rise from the ground as Stalkoblins, Stalmoblins, and Stalizalfos, to attack Link. These can get annoying, especially since they can pop up without warning.
When they are defeated, they leave behind their bony appendages, which can be used as makeshift weapons. They do tend to break pretty easily, though. A Lizalfos arm is slightly more durable, with a score of 8, while both Bokoblin and Moblin arms have a durability of five. However, they still wriggle around when being held or placed on Link’s back. It is kind of like having the Addams Family’s Thing accompanying Link if his sole purpose was to slap foes silly.
2 Cuccos
The infamous Cuccos of the Zelda franchise may be fun to knock around, but Nintendo has made sure to punish Link for it. This usually manifests by sending a flock of them to assault the hero of Hyrule. The Cucco event is programmed into Breath of the Wild as well.
Link is not the only character that is vulnerable to the Cucco’s wrath. By tricking a foe to hit one enough times, it will call out for aid, sending a swarm attacking the assailant. It is a hilarious use of a mechanic to discourage animal abuse turned on its head.
1 Stalkoblin Heads
The durability mechanic of Breath of the Wild’s various weapons ensures Link will not be able to constantly use the same powerful weapon continuously. There may be a rare case where he will use his weapons entirely, forcing him to use his head instead. Sometimes, he can use someone else’s head.
The Stalkoblins/Stalmoblins/Stalizalfos can only be defeated when their heads are detached from their bodies and destroyed. Link can pick up one of these heads, and play a game of keep-away with the bony enemies. Pressing the throw button will even have Link dropkick the head in the direction he is facing as if he were a Hylian soccer/football player.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is currently available on Switch.
