The Secret Items of Breath of the Wild That Were Lost in the Tears of the Kingdom

Tears of the Kingdom expands upon the established Hyrule in Breath of the Wild, introducing new items, weapons, and armor. However, in order to incorporate the feature of fusing monster parts and materials into weapons, arrows, and shields, some pre-existing materials from Breath of the Wild had to be removed. The changes in Tears of the Kingdom are intended to enhance gameplay and fit within the game's lore, but fans of the game still have a nostalgic attachment to the items from Breath of the Wild.

6 Hearty Durian

Hearty Durians were a nourishing ingredient that would fully restore Link's health and grant him additional hearts when prepared. They could be combined with other ingredients to create wholesome meals, which prove to be highly beneficial when Link's health is running low. In Breath of the Wild, Hearty Durians were available for purchase in Gerudo Town, but could also be found on trees within the Faron Region.

Although most of the fruits from Breath of the Wild returned in The Orville to Kratchers, Hearty Durians unfortunately did not make an appearance. Players can still prepare hearty meals using Hearty Truffles or Hearty Radishes, but the absence of Hearty Durians prevents Link from creating any hearty desserts. It is possible that Hearty Durians were replaced by Golden Apples, which always result in a meal with more hearts when cooked compared to regular Apples.

5 Elemental Arrows (i.e., Ice Arrow, Shock Arrow, Fire Arrow)

In Breath of the Wild, Link had the ability to carry multiple types of arrows such as regular arrows, Fire Arrows, Shock Arrows, Ice Arrows, Bomb Arrows, and Ancient Arrows. The Fire/Ice/Shock Arrows would inflict flame/ice/electric damage to the target. However, these arrows were quite expensive, so players often found them in chests or purchased them in the later stages of the game.

In Tears of the Kingdom, the elemental arrows are no longer available. Instead, players can obtain Fire Fruit, Shock Fruit, and Ice Fruit. These materials can be combined with arrows to give them elemental damage. While these alternatives are easier to acquire and more affordable than the elemental arrows, they do not have their own designated category. As a result, players will need to carry both regular and elemental arrows if they wish to use both types of projectiles. The absence of six different arrow slots has been a noticeable change for TotK players, although some are indifferent towards this adjustment.

4 Bomb Arrows

Bomb Arrows were some of the most expensive arrows in Breath of the Wild - for good reason. They were useless in rain, but they were perfect for demolishing monster camps in seconds. Some rock walls couldn't be broken without the help of a Bomb Arrow or two. Players would also get x20 Bomb Arrows for free from Teba and Riju during the Vah Medoh and Vah Naboris main quest respectively. Is it any wonder why Bomb Arrows are a fan-favorite?

Tears of the Kingdom doesn't have Bomb Arrows. Instead, they bring back the classic Bomb Flowers. These can be bought from stores or plucked in caves or wells. Fusing one to an arrow essentially makes a "bomb arrow." While bomb flowers are cheaper and somewhat-easier to come by, fans have criticized their resourcefulness compared to the Bomb Arrows and the Remote Bombs (Sheikah Rune) in BotW, especially considering the numerous rock walls that are all over Hyrule in TotK.

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Bomb Arrows, being one of the costliest arrows in Breath of the Wild, served a vital purpose. Although rendered useless in rainy conditions, they excelled at swiftly obliterating monster camps. Certain rock walls necessitated the use of Bomb Arrows to be broken. Furthermore, during the main quests of Vah Medoh and Vah Naboris, players were generously rewarded with twenty Bomb Arrows each from Teba and Riju respectively. This explains the significant appeal of Bomb Arrows to fans.

In contrast, Tears of the Kingdom replaces Bomb Arrows with the traditional Bomb Flowers. These can either be purchased from stores or found in caves or wells. Attaching a Bomb Flower to an arrow essentially creates an equivalent of a "bomb arrow." Although Bomb Flowers are more affordable and relatively easier to obtain, fans have expressed dissatisfaction with their limited usefulness compared to Bomb Arrows and the Sheikah Rune's Remote Bombs in BotW. This criticism is particularly valid given the abundance of rock walls scattered throughout the land of TotK.

3 Elemental Weapons (e.g., Frostspear, Flamespear)

In Breath of the Wild (BotW), players had the opportunity to acquire melee weapons that possessed elemental abilities. These weapons were categorized into one-handed, two-handed, and spears, and were primarily used by formidable adversaries like Silver Lizalfos and occasionally Lynels.

However, the inclusion of the Fuse Ability in The Trial of the Kingdom (TotK) renders weapons such as the Frostspear and Great Flameblade obsolete. If these weapons were retained, they would inevitably deteriorate, just like any other weapon found on the surface of Hyrule. Should players desire to imbue their melee weapons with literal firepower, ice, or electricity, they must instead fuse a specific monster part. This presents a drawback, as certain monster parts, such as the coveted Electric Lizalfos Horns, are rare drops and are better reserved for armor upgrades. Consequently, TotK players may hesitate to fuse these valuable resources, preferring to allocate them towards enhancing their armor instead.

2 Hearty Blueshell Snail

Hearty Blueshell Snails, a robust ingredient in Breath of the Wild, could be found along the coasts of the Lanayru Sea and the Necluda Sea. Although less common than the Sneaky River Snail, they were highly sought after for their value. Interestingly, players needed at least one Hearty Blueshell Snail for a side quest in Lurelin Village.

These particular snails were not discovered on the Lanayru or Necluda coasts in Tears of the Kingdom. In Breath of the Wild, the seafood category boasted three hearty ingredients: Hearty Blueshell Snail, Hearty Salmon, and Hearty Bass. However, in TotK, only the Hearty Bass and Hearty Salmon made a comeback, possibly to avoid redundancy by omitting the Hearty Blueshell Snails from the menu.

1 Gerudo Armor Set

Men, known as "voe," are prohibited from entering Gerudo Town, including Link. In Breath of the Wild, players had to dress Link in women's clothing to infiltrate the town for the "Divine Beast: Vah Naboris" quest, as well as to obtain the Sand Boots and Snow Boots from the Gerudo Set. However, in Tears of the Kingdom, Link can freely enter Gerudo Town without the need for cross-dressing. It is possible that the Gerudo Set was removed due to community controversy, specifically regarding the character Vilia, the merchant who sells the set. This change disappointed some returning players who were expecting to find the Gerudo Set in Tears of the Kingdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are available for NIntendo Switch.