Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Guide - Walkthrough, Tips And Hints (2024)

Everything you need to know about Link's latest adventure!

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  • by PJ O'Reilly

Welcome to our Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD guide hub. From here you can jump into a bunch of different articles and guides covering all manner of aspects of this new and improved version of Nintendo's classic game.

From which control method we prefer between motion and stick, how to find every single heart piece, Goddess Cube and collectable, upgrade your weapons, hunt for bugs, beat all the bosses and more, this is the place to find out everything you could possibly need to know about Link's revitalized adventure!

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Walkthrough

Getting started in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD introduces all manner of quality of life and technical updates to Link's 2011 outing and here we'll take a look at the updated motion controls, comparing them to the all-new stick and button control method in order to find out how each one works and which one we prefer to use.

We'll also have a look at the main differences between this brand new Switch update and its Wii forbearer, checking out how the new framerate, streamlined features and visual overhaul improve the game, as well as taking a closer look at the brand new Skyloft Amiibo! We'll also take a look at specific puzzles that might trip you up.

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD FAQ

Here we answer common questions related to various puzzles, items and modes in Skyward Sword HD.

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Side Quests and Collection Lists

There are an absolute ton of collectables, goodies and secrets to track down in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, and below you'll find links to our guides that show you how to get your hands on each and every one of them.

We've also put together a few helpful guides to show you how to infuse your potions, upgrade all of Link's gear and, of course, take on and defeat every single boss in the game!

  • Heart Piece Guide
  • Bug Guide
  • Item Upgrades
  • Goddess Cube Locations
  • Gratitude Crystals Guide
  • Minigames
  • Potion Recipe List
  • Bottle Location List
  • Bosses - How To Beat Every Boss
  • Treasures
  • Moonlight Merchant Items - How To Find The Moonlight Merchant
  • Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round Prizes And Silent Realm Challenge Times
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Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Guide - Walkthrough, Tips And Hints (3)

PJ is a staff writer across Pure Xbox and Nintendo Life. He's been playing video games pretty much nonstop since the early 1980s, loves his RPGs more than most, and continues to pretend to himself that his reflexes haven't slowed at all over the past four decades of continuous play.

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  • Lordplops

Hey! Listen! 2011 called, it wants (99% of) its guide back!

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  • Dezzy

Isn't Skyward Sword pretty much the easiest 3D Zelda game?

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  • anoyonmus

@Dezzy should I get this Zelda game. Never played SS hd despite me owning a Wii

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  • tamantayoshi

@anoyonmus Yes, it's fantastic imo.

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  • 1ofUs

It's not his latest adventure but still is a good one

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  • Dezzy

@anoyonmus

If you've never played it, yes this would be a good opportunity. It's a great game, and this version has a whole bunch of improvements.

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  • luckiernut

This game surprised me a lot so far, graphics are top quality with lots of detail and motion controls are super fun. I'm glad I got this

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  • blindsquirrel

Going to Walmart tomorrow to pick it up. Most exited I have been for a game in a long time

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  • WolfyTn

@Dezzy Already preordered.. it’s the very beginning of every Zelda game ever -storywise-.. at the very least it’s worth a play for that alone! Never beat it again after the first time because it was such a pain to play on the Wii.. but as far as I can see they have fixed all the BS that I hated the first time around.. especially if you’ve never played it.. it’s 100% worth it.. I’d bet my life on it

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  • DaniPooo

Am I the only one who is struggling to performe the spin attack in handheld mode?!

I hope Nintendo will update the game and allow you to use motion for the spin attacks instead.

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  • RikkuPendragon

@DaniPooo You just gotta move the right analog stick left>right>left quickly. Treat it as one movement. I had a little bit of a hard time getting the hang of it but I had more trouble with the diagonal slashes. I am just not used to the traditional way of combat like in the other zelda games and BOTW.

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  • RikkuPendragon

@RikkuPendragon I am loving the game so far though. Just gotta get a hang of the controls and I am good to go! I loved this game back when it first came out.

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  • DaniPooo

@RikkuPendragon I know how to do it, I just find myself being to slow most of the time, and sometime I'm getting at an angle.
You need to be fast and precise and that's not too easy.
They allowed you to perform a spin attack by motion input in Mario Odyssey (Even in handheld mode). For me that would work just as well here.

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Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Guide - Walkthrough, Tips And Hints (2024)

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How many hours does it take to beat Skyward Sword HD? ›

When focusing on the main objectives, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is about 31 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 41½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.

What is the hardest part of Skyward Sword? ›

The hardest puzzle was the Isle of Songs bridge puzzle. 2. The hardest dungeon was the Lanayru Mining Facility.

What is the best money making method in Skyward Sword? ›

Selling treasures and bugs is the fastest way to earn rupees, unless you're an expert in the Fun Fun Island mini-game. There are plenty of Blessed Butterflies in Skyloft, just go in and out of houses for them to respawn then sell them to Strich at night.

What is the hardest boss in Skyward Sword? ›

Demise. The final boss of Skyward Sword offers an imposing challenge. Demise is a bulky humanoid holding a giant sword, and to defeat him in combat, the player must be at the top of their sword game. The first phase of Demise's boss battle is pretty straightforward.

What is the longest Zelda game? ›

All Zelda Game Lengths, At A Glance
GameMain Story TimeCompletionist Time
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker29 Hours63.5 Hours
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess37.5 Hours55.5 Hours
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword38.5 Hours59 Hours
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild50 Hours182 Hours
22 more rows
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How many times do you fight the imprisoned in Skyward Sword HD? ›

In all three battles, the general strategy for The Imprisoned is to destroy all eight of the appendages on his feet, causing him to fall down, then drive the Sealing Spike into his head.

What happens if you get 43 cuts in Skyward Sword? ›

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

If so what happens? Nothing happens. and there's a glitch that doubles your count every time you cut the tree.

What is the rarest item in Skyward Sword? ›

Evil Crystal

You only need 4 Evil Crystals to upgrade all of Link's gear, but it's easily one of the rarest pieces of treasure in Skyward Sword. Fortunately, there are a couple of different ways to find some.

Is the Hylian Shield unbreakable in Skyward Sword? ›

The Hylian Shield is the best shield in the game. While it can't be upgraded, it's also indestructible, and can never be shattered.

Should I sell all my bugs Skyward Sword? ›

Depends on whether or not you want to upgrade certain potions. You may regret selling some of them if you plan on starting Hero Mode, since they do carry over. I think other than selling them, they are used to upgrade potions.

Does pumpkin soup do anything in Skyward Sword? ›

Pumpkin Soup is sold at the Lumpy Pumpkin and is known all across The Sky for its ability to restore Hearts. However, the soup will become cold if not consumed within five minutes after purchasing it, which decreases its healing capabilities. It will restore eight Hearts when hot and four Hearts when cold.

What is the best bow in Skyward Sword? ›

The Sacred Bow is upgraded from the Iron Bow and is the ultimate bow.

What is the strongest sword in Skyward Sword? ›

1 Master Sword

The Blade of Evil's Bane, Link finally upgrades to the Master Sword after completing the Fire Sanctuary and absorbing all three sacred flames. Befitting The Legend of Zelda's iconic sword, the Master Sword is twice as strong as the Goddess White Sword and will slaughter most enemies in your path.

How long should it take to beat Skyward Sword? ›

Read More. How long is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword? When focusing on the main objectives, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is about 38 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 58 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Is Skyward Sword HD easy? ›

Fans consider Skyward Sword to be among the easier games in the Zelda franchise, though the game's boss fights require more precision than in any other game. It's a game that's very easy to pick up for first-timers, but getting some of the finer details of sword movement down can take some time.

Is Skyward Sword a long Zelda game? ›

~40 hours is about average for a first runthrough without a guide, if you stop to do sidequests you see along the way. Add 5-10 hours for 100% if you got a good amount of the side stuff on the way to beating the game.

Are Skyward Sword dungeons hard? ›

Some of the puzzles were fairly complicated, and some of the enemies were pretty tough. I can't think of any other dungeon (even Sky Keep) that came close to the difficulties of LMF. Lanayru Mining Facility, Sky Keep for a close second.

How hard is Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword? ›

The awkward fisherman does nothing but disturb the water. I've found it incredibly easy as have others but there are also some who have found it to be the hardest 3D Zelda also. I'd say it more has a high learning curve than high difficultly. After getting used to the controls there really aren't many challenges...

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