Summary
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a crucial game for Nintendo to rebound from the disappointing Wii U.
- Players should hoard different types of arrows in Breath of the Wild to excel at combat, especially in the game's challenging DLC's Master Mode.
- The Ancient Arrow is the most effective way to take out tough enemies, particularly Guardian-type enemies, but using it on regular enemies yields no loot.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most important games Nintendo has ever made. The title was a huge risk for the company, which needed something big to help them bounce back from the disappointment of the Wii U. The design of the Switch was brilliant and promising in its own right, but Nintendo needed a huge game to pair along with its launch to convince people to check this consoles out.
This led to the release of Breath of the Wild as a launch title on the Switch, a brilliant move that ensured that both the console and the game sold like hotcakes. It was a massive success that allowed people to experience the magic of Breath of the Wild, to the point that the title is now regarded as one of the greatest projects of all time. While not extremely difficult, the game is not easy either, especially if someone tries out the DLC's Master Mode. Players who want to excel at BOTW's combat should hoard numerous arrows of different types to combat their enemies with ease.
6 Regular Arrow
The regular arrows in Breath of the Wild are as basic as they come, being the go-to option for players who want to deal with enemies without wasting their valuable resources. These arrows can be found all across Hyrule, and diligent players will horde a ton of this ammunition in no time flat.
It goes without saying that players should resort to these arrows if they're lacking in the other departments. After all, the better arrows in BOTW should definitely be reserved for the tougher enemies.
5 Ice Arrow
The elemental arrows in Breath of the Wild are pretty close-knit in terms of effectiveness, and most people will have their own personal preferences when it comes to the lot. As a result, it's easy to see why some people may lament the idea of the Ice Arrow being so weak, given how useful it can be in the appropriate situation.
There are many fiery enemies in Breath of the Wild that are weak against Ice, making this arrow type invaluable to defeating them quickly and painlessly. Ice Arrows can freeze enemies with ease, giving players an easy hit on these incapacitated foes, potentially taking them out in one strike.
4 Fire Arrow
Fire Arrows are a great way to sow the seeds of chaos in any battle players engage in during their adventures in Breath of the Wild. The act of setting enemies on fire is already satisfying enough as is, with foes flailing around in a panic as they try to douse the flames as quickly as possible.
However, the Fire Arrow also has other use cases, such as when a camp has explosive barrels that are ripe for an "accidental" explosion. In such a case, a single well-placed Fire Arrow is more than enough to decimate the camp and damage enemies quite a bit before Link finishes off any stragglers. Players should ensure that they don't fire off this arrow when it's raining, since it's totally ineffective and Link will just waste his precious stock of Fire Arrows instead.
3 Shock Arrow
Shocking enemies is a pretty easy way to disarm enemies, making them drop their weapons with ease. There's always something hilarious about seeing enemies flail about helplessly, and enemies that are shocked can be blasted with a weapon combo in no time flat too.
In fact, Shock Arrows become even more potent when it's raining, shocking multiple enemies with one well-placed shot. It's a really fun arrow to mess around with in the game, and something that players should keep in handy whenever they're going against a tough opponent.
2 Bomb Arrow
If players want to use an arrow that is as explosive as they come, then the Bomb Arrow will be right up their alley. It's an arrow that players will hate for an enemy to have since these archers can cause some serious damage and stop Link in his tracks with an explosion that makes him ragdoll all over the place. However, if players turn the tables and use these arrows on the enemy instead, then the carnage that can ensue is truly incredible.
However, as powerful as Bomb Arrows may be, they have a critical weakness — just like Fire Arrows, they are completely ineffective when it's raining. This will make the act of firing this type of arrow especially wasteful in bad weather, and players should keep a mental note of when to avoid using this arrow while traversing the vast world of Breath of the Wild.
1 Ancient Arrow
While all the arrows are pretty effective in their own right, the Ancient Arrow is in a class of its own as one of the strongest and most effective ways to take out any enemy in the game. These arrows are meant to be used against Guardian-type enemies, especially since they hit for extra damage and can be incredibly useful against these tough mechanical enemies.
However, if players decide to step it up a notch and use this arrow on a regular enemy, then they'll be in for a huge shock indeed. This is because an Ancient Arrow that hits an organic target completely warps it out of existence, allowing players to take out the toughest threats in one arrow... Although they get no loot for their efforts.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is available on the Nintendo Switch and Wii U.