Nintendo to Equip Zelda with Personal Sword in Upcoming Releases
Zelda Wields a Sword in Her New Adventure, 'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom'
Prepare for a fresh twist in the Legend of Zelda series, as Nintendo has announced that leading lady Zelda will be armed with a sword in her forthcoming game, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Nintendo dropped a reveal trailer for Echoes of Wisdom earlier today, giving players a glimpse of why poster boy Link is taking a backseat, allowing Zelda to take center stage. In a nutshell, a mysterious rift has engulfed Hyrule, leaving Zelda to single-handedly save her kingdom. To defend herself and conquer complex platforming puzzles, Zelda has not only sharpened her wit, but she's also honed her sword skills.
During the game's dungeon traversal, Zelda encounters a mysterious sword, which transforms her into a ghostly, Link-inspired warrior. In this form, Zelda can slice through obstacles, parry enemies, or join her allies in combat. However, she can only maintain this form for a limited time, as a gauge depletes over time.
The gauge can be replenished by collecting small icons scattered throughout Hyrule and the "Still World," the alternate dimension created by those mysterious rifts and where Echoes of Wisdom's dungeons lie. Interestingly, the game seems to hint at upgrades for players, something that may extend Zelda's sword-wielding prowess or offer more powerful attacks.
Although Zelda has technically wielded weapons before, such as using possessed armor in Spirit Tracks, or fighting in games like Smash Bros. and Hyrule Warriors, it's great to see her getting her hands dirty to protect her kingdom.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is set to release on the Nintendo Switch on September 26. On the horizon, you can find updates on the future of popular franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, and the changing landscape of the DC Universe on film and TV, and the latest scoop on the future of Doctor Who.
New Insights
- Upgrades: The sword upgrades in Echoes of Wisdom are primarily facilitated by a Sheikah inventor named Lueburry. Lueburry uses Might Crystals, which are obtained after mending rifts, to upgrade not only Zelda's sword but also various items like bombs and arrows[1].
- Sword Form: While Zelda can enter a swordfighter form temporarily, it is not explicitly an upgrade to her permanent equipment. Instead, she utilizes Link's abilities to assume this form[2].
- Might Crystals: Lueburry's machine uses Might Crystals to enhance Zelda's sword and other equipment[1]. These crystals can be obtained through mending rifts.
- Upgrade Examples: Alongside sword upgrades, Lueburry can enhance Zelda's energy gauge, bombs, and arrows[1].
- Zelda's sword upgrades in 'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom' are facilitated by a Sheikah inventor named Lueburry, using Might Crystals obtained after mending rifts.
- Lueburry, a key character in the game, also enhances Zelda's energy gauge, bombs, and arrows with the use of Might Crystals.
- In addition to sword upgrades, Zelda's energy gauge, bombs, and arrows can be enhanced by Lueburry using Might Crystals.
- The game's upcoming technology, such as Lueburry's machine, uses Might Crystals to upgrade Zelda's sword and other items.
[1] Reference for this information from text: "Lueburry uses Might Crystals, which are obtained after mending rifts, to upgrade not only Zelda's sword but also various items like bombs and arrows"[2] Reference for this information from text: "While Zelda can enter a swordfighter form temporarily, it is not explicitly an upgrade to her permanent equipment. Instead, she utilizes Link's abilities to assume this form"
