The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is set to offer players a challenging experience right from the beginning, with both Normal and Hero Modes available at launch. Hero Mode will double the damage received by players and eliminate health hearts in the wild, adding a tougher layer to the gameplay.
Additionally, this mode will disable certain accessory effects, making it a formidable test for those looking to immerse themselves fully in Princess Zelda’s latest adventure through Hyrule.
Key Takeaways
- Normal and Hero Modes will be available from the start of Echoes of Wisdom.
- Hero Mode doubles player damage and removes hearts from the wild.
- Hero Mode will also disable certain accessory effects during play.
Fans have noticed that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will feature the Hero difficulty from the outset. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the latest entry in Nintendo’s long-running franchise and gives players the chance to play as Princess Zelda as she adventures through the Kingdom of Hyrule.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was announced during the June 2024 Nintendo Direct and is set to release on the Nintendo Switch on September 26. Despite the relatively short build-up time between announcing the game and its release, players have been clamoring for any information about the next entry in the long-running franchise. Fans have dissected the Japanese box art of Echoes of Wisdom looking for clues as to what to expect from the latest adventure. Thanks to Nintendo’s recent demo of the game at PAX West, it seems another feature has been discovered.
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As posted by Nintendeal, it appears that Echoes of Wisdom will allow players to choose from Normal or Hero difficulty modes from the outset. The harder Hero mode is designed to challenge players as Zelda will take 2x damage from any hit and hearts that replenish health won’t drop in the wild. This means players have to rely on avoiding as many enemy attacks as possible, or by finding other means of restoring Zelda’s health. The image that accompanies Nintendeal’s post also confirms that Hero mode will deactivate some of the effects of Zelda’s accessories and equipment during the playthrough.
Echoes of Wisdom Has Hero Mode Unlocked From the Start
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- Normal and Hero Modes appear to be available from the start
- Hero Mode doubles damage to players and removes health hearts
- Disables abilities and bonuses from certain accessories
This change marks a departure from previous Zelda games, where players could unlock the tougher New Game Plus mode once the main campaign had been completed. Once players finished Breath of the Wild, they were given access to Master Mode. Upon starting this option, the gamer’s progress is reset and tougher enemies such as the White Lynel are set loose in the opening plateau.
News of Hero Mode being unlocked from the get-go is just the latest information that fans are excited about. It was recently confirmed that Echoes of Wisdom will have Amiibo support and players will soon be able to get their hands on some older figures. Nintendo will reprint both Zelda from Wind Waker Amiibo and Link from Link’s Awakening Amiibo when the game is released on September 26. When scanned into Echoes of Wisdom, these figures will give gamers access to new outfits and items throughout Zelda’s headline adventure.
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Save Hyrule—this time with the wisdom of Princess Zelda!
The people of Hyrule are being stolen away by strange rifts—and with a certain swordsman among the missing, it’s up to Princess Zelda to save her kingdom in the latest adventure in The Legend of Zelda™ series!
Team up with the ethereal creature Tri and use the Tri Rod to create “echoes,” which are imitations of things you find in the environment—then recreate those echoes whenever you like to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Use echoes like water blocks to reach new heights, make bridges out of old beds, throw rocks at foes, or find your own combination of echoes to do things your way. You can even make echoes of monsters to fight at your side in combat!
Adventure
Systems
OpenCritic Reviews
Franchise
The Legend of Zelda
Platform(s)
Switch
Released
September 26, 2024
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Havok
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+Expand
