History Awesome / TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild

** Not satisfied with decking Link out spooky with Kilton's monsterwear or Dark Link armor? Beat up a Stalkoblin, steal its bone horse, and watch the stable staff freak out when you try to register it.

** Not satisfied with decking Link out spooky with Kilton's monsterwear or Dark Link armor? Beat up a Stalkoblin and steal its bone horse.

* Stasis+ is an insanely overpowered ability you can get [[DiscOneNuke early on in the game]] by collecting three Ancient Cores [[note]]the quickest method is to hunt for Guardians in Hyrule Field after beating the tutorial level[[/note]] and bringing them to the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. This ability allows Link to ''freeze every enemy in the game,'' including the bosses and '''''even Ganon!'''''

* Stasis+ is an insanely overpowered ability you can get [[DiscOneNuke early on in the game]] by collecting three Ancient Cores and bringing them to the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. This ability allows Link to ''freeze every enemy in the game,'' including the bosses and '''''even Ganon!'''''

** In another, the aftermath of a battle is shown; although the focus of the memory is that the increase in monsters means that Ganon might soon return, one can't help but notice that ''there were about a dozen Bokoblin and Moblin bodies'' and several '''[[BossInMooksClothing Lynel bodies]]''' scattered about, with the implication that Link was vastly outnumbered... and ''won''.

* Managing to kill a ''[[BossInMooksClothing Silver Lynel]]''. Bonus points if you don't use/have Urbosa's Fury.

*** Not only this, but this is doubly awesome when you consider that knights historically were trained as Pages at age 6, and became Squires at age 12. You only became a knight when performing an insanely heroic and noble deed, or reaching age 21. The fact Link even attained knighthood at age 17 is already impressive. Add in the fact that this not only establishes Link as TheHero, but his insane combat prowess. And he did this all despite being technically a Squire or Knight-In-Training! This deed was so heroic and noble that the KING HIMSELF thought of him as a knight worthy enough to protect royalty, his very own daughter! A feat most knights in reality didn't achieve. Yeah, this incarnation of Link is THAT awesome!

** In fact, this feat is what got Link his escort job!

** In one memory, he saves Zelda by striking down a Yiga assassin and, despite being outnumbered, scares the others into flight. It's also the only time in the ''entire game'' we see Link outright kill another human or Hylian (all of the other Yiga clan he fights SmokeOut when defeated).

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* It's already being called a contender for the greatest Zelda game of all time! After being unveiled, the game has received ''perfect scores'' from multiple more critics.
* ''Breath of the Wild'' is already considered one of the best video games ''ever.'' If you look at Wiki/TheOtherWiki's page [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_considered_the_best list of video games considered the best]] based off of critical acclaim, Breath of the Wild is already third with an average score of 98, behind only ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoIV'' and the other ''Zelda'' contender for the title, ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime''.
** In [=GameRankings=], it already is the highest-reviewed game of all time, considering more than 20 reviews. '''''98.14%''''', based on 40 reviews. ''Wow.''
** This is the same in [=OpenCritic=] where it is also the highest-reviewed game of all time. Though it hasn't been around for as long, that's still extremely impressive, especially in an age where critics have become much harsher and there are many more of them.
** And on [=MetaCritic=], it has the highest number of perfect review scores for any game ''ever''.
** ''Breath of the Wild'' won the Game of the Year award, coupled with Best Action Adventure Game and Best Game Direction at the 2017 Game Awards! As the rest of these notes will attest, the game ''earned'' those honors.
** Even notorious CausticCritic [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/WebAnimation/ZeroPunctuation Yahtzee Croshaw]] praised the game, especially notable since he's such a harsh critic of Nintendo's repetitive use of their mainline franchises. Instead, he liked that BOTW let you play how ''you'' wanted, and particularly praised the characterization of Princess Zelda herself as an "Awkward nerd in over her head."
** In December 2021, TV Asahi named the game as the number 1 most liked game in Japan in a viewer poll ranking list dominated by old school games.
* It's already Nintendo's fastest-selling launch title ever, which is impressive. But in North America, [[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170413006259/en/Nintendo-Switch-Fastest-Selling-Video-Game-System-Nintendo it also has the highest attach rate ever seen for a video game console]]. How high? '''Over 100%!''' This means that not only was the game was bought with every Nintendo Switch sold throughout the launch month, but there were also people buying multiple copies (most likely people buying the collector's version for show and the regular version to play the game).
* YOU. If you somehow manage to 100% complete this game, give yourself a very well-deserved pat on the back. ''Breath of the Wild'' is so vast and full of sidequests, collectibles, shrines, and so on that not even the ''devs'' were sure if 100% completion was possible.
* That the dev team had ''so many'' ideas for DLC content for this game that they decided, to heck with it, ''[[RefittedForSequel let's make a sequel instead.]]''
** And then, in September 2020, Nintendo and Creator/KoeiTecmo announced a new ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriors'' game to tide players over in the meantime--''VideoGame/HyruleWarriorsAgeOfCalamity'', a ''prequel'' to ''Breath of the Wild''!
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* Many people have learned to exploit the Magnesis rune to fly by stacking an object on another object and then floating the bottom one, most popularly Goron mine carts.
* Several people have found ways to extend the flight minigame.
** Using fire arrows to go over a thousand meters.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIsaOLcao3k Using Magnesis to make a "flying machine" and go over five thousand meters.]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHf2VvHFWAk Using Magnesis to fight a Gold Lynel with only a metal rock, three hearts, and no stamina upgrades.]]
* [[https://youtu.be/3VV8vQGECBA Fighting Maz Koshia, Ancient Short Sword & runes only, 3 hearts, naked, no bow, no shield, no items, no champion powers, and no damage.]] [[Franchise/MortalKombat Flawless victory.]]
* A Japanese player has been using precise timing and aim to find [[https://twitter.com/mWi1ME/status/920982497432780800 creative ways]] [[https://twitter.com/mWi1ME/status/921971908433780736 to kill]] [[https://twitter.com/Cutend_Syokora/status/921333420776501248 disguised Yiga Clan members]] as they reveal themselves.
* There are also players who have cleared all levels of Trial of the Sword [[HarderThanHard with only]] ''[[SelfImposedChallenge three hearts]]''! While others have managed to speedrun it [[NoDamageRun without]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYSw4CmysuM being hit]], on Master Mode.
* WebVideo/TheCompletionist actually full on completed ''Breath of the Wild'', 100% clearing everything in the game. That's some damn commitment there.
* Any attempted world record speedrun of ''[=BotW=]'' is going to involve catching sick air while shield-surfing off of a Bokoblin's head, dashing through Hyrule Castle while Ganon's minions have barely a clue as to what's going on, and beating Calamity Ganon and his blighted offspring to death while dressed in nothing but the underwear Link woke up in.
* In the Yiga Hideout, the blademasters will [[OneHitKill kill you in one hit]], and if you're spotted, you'll have to fight a bunch of them at once. It's supposed to be a StealthBasedMission. However, if [[SoMuchForStealth you get spotted]] and decide to [[DoNotGoGentle go down fighting]] (or are crazy and/or confident enough to go in swinging in the first place), you ''can'' win.
* WebVideo/RTGame [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwpevlD_BCA&list=PLliBvQE3gg9cb76ZQ3dRXxNUNlE4AujUJ&index=2 completed a]] [[SelfImposedChallenge permadeath run]], a playthrough of Master Mode where, if he died, he'd delete his save file and start over from the very beginning, with the added challenge of not using fairies or Mipha's Grace. RT completed the entire game, including getting the Master Sword and all four Divine Beasts, in just ''two attempts''.
* In the Hebra region, close to the North Lomei Labyrinth, there are three Lynels. The Lynels are in close enough proximity to each other that with a bit of effort, it's quite possible to end up fighting two at once. In other words, it's possible to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTX-mTPVGiI defeat]] ''two Lynels at the same time.''
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8JzYlw9sR4 This guy]] one-upped even that by taking on two GOLD Lynels at once.
* ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQnXCQusEHE "I am one with the Triforce,]] [[Film/RogueOne the Triforce is with me."]]''
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*** The ultimate mount to have: a ''[[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6XfjgpUsAAVi63.jpg BEAR]] [[UpToEleven ON FIRE]]!''

* Anytime you successfully parry an attack, but especially when it's an particularly powerful blow, such as a Lynel's strike or a Guardian's beam. Doing it against a boss is even more satisfying. Using the parry to finish a guardian or Boss with their own beam attack takes this UpToEleven. It's also extremely satisfying and flashy to pull off against a Guardian Scout's SpinAttack.

* The orchestral soundtrack for Hyrule Castle is epic without saying. Taken UpToEleven by the fact it transitions between this outdoors and an OminousPipeOrgan for the interior sections!

* It's already Nintendo's fastest-selling launch title ever, which is impressive. But in North America, [[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170413006259/en/Nintendo-Switch-Fastest-Selling-Video-Game-System-Nintendo it also has the highest attach rate ever seen for a video game console]]. How high? '''[[UpToEleven Over 100%!]]''' This means that not only was the game was bought with every Nintendo Switch sold throughout the launch month, but there were also people buying multiple copies (most likely people buying the collector's version for show and the regular version to play the game).

* The battle against Calamity Ganon starts with Link battling a twisted amalgamation of the Divine Beasts piloted by the monster's presence. Despite being defeated, Ganon's desire to reincarnate goes wild. By drawing on ThePowerOfHate, he assumes the form of the Dark Beast Ganon. What follows is a steady, sombre affair where Link continually plugs his opponent with arrows from the Bow of Light until it finally falls.
** The final shot deserves special mention. The sky is coated in a red, blood moon-like hue as Ganon's forehead starts to split, revealing the very core of its being. Link can't fire a shot in it fast enough before it closes, but then he rides the updrafts off one of Ganon's attacks up before drawing his bow for a slow-motion attack straight into the core.

* The awakening of Ganon in the Hyrule Castle Sanctuary: Link enters the room exactly at the moment Zelda finally loses the ability to contain him. Ganon emerges from his ceiling chrysalis by cutting himself out with a BeamSpam. The blasts fly everywhere throughout the room, but Link stands unflinching and defiant, fully aware none are aimed at him. Ganon then crashes down with FloorboardFailure, falling into a hidden chamber under the palace. Link ''glides'' down, then slides gracefully as he lands. Ganon pulls himself up and looms over Link with all the foreboding evil he can muster. If Link freed the [[HumongousMecha Divine Beasts]], the scene cuts to each Champion delivering a BadassBoast, before firing a WaveMotionGun. The beams converge on Ganon and rain hot DeathFromAbove upon him, [[SlidingScaleOfGameplayAndStoryIntegration draining 50% of his health]]. He screams in agony at the onslaught, engulfed in a PillarOfLight, then collapses like a mass of burning flesh. After a moment of sullen silence, the NotQuiteDead Ganon stands up, weakened but still ready to destroy Hyrule. He gives a DeathGlare at Link again. If Link retrieved the [[CoolSword Master Sword]], Link now unsheathes it from his back, WeaponTwirling into an AssKickingPose. The Master Sword, the Blade of Evil's Bane, PowerGlows to full strength for TheChosenOne and the FinalBattle. '''NOW''' the fight begins, with a MightyRoar of hate from Ganon.
** During the fight itself, given enough preparation, the player can craft the battle in a way that allows Link to use all of the Champions' weapons and abilities, just as a way for the player to give one final fuck you to Ganon on behalf of the Champions (and, since the paraglider will obviously be involved too, the King).

** That is nothing compared to completing the Trials of the Sword. The feeling of earning the full power of the sword is felt by both the player and Link. If you didn't feel like you earned the sword before, you will now.

** Mipha's memory shows her wielding her trident for the first time. She also does some very impressive moves down a waterfall before diving gracefully into the water to retrieve her baby brother Sidon. This scene in itself is unique to Mipha's character, because it shows her being a supportive yet strict role model for Sidon, and shows that she certainly can be assertive when she wants. This scene gives Mipha's character a lot of credit.

** The same cutscene also features a much more subtle awesome moment for Zelda, when she tells two Sheikah warriors to take Link's body to the Shrine of Resurrection. What makes it awesome is that this is the first time in the game she actually gives ''orders'', instead of pleas and temper tantrums, displaying her newfound confidence in herself as a member of the [[RoyalBlood royal family of Hyrule]]. She finally has the certainty of what she must do, and nobody thinks to question her decisions anymore.

* Daruk's Training Journal describes how Link came to be appointed to Zelda in the first place: a Guardian malfunctioned while Zelda and her research team were testing them, firing death beams all over the place. Link did the first thing he could think of he grabbed a ''[[ImprovisedWeapon pot lid]]'' and bashed the beam back into its eye, destroying it in one shot. Note that this is something you ''can'' do in-game and that there are plenty of opportunities for using [[ImprobableWeaponUser household and farming implements with deadliness]], but it was this event alone that caught the King's attention. He probably figured if Link could do that with a pot lid, he could save the world with something with actual combat application, and not even necessarily the Master Sword.

** And if the history slabs are to be believed. he did so via ''[[SwallowedWhole slashing his way out of the thing's stomach after it swallowed him whole]].''