Zelda: Skyward Sword Complete Guide And Walkthrough (2024)

Skyward Sword is the prequel to all of the other games in The Legend of Zelda series, taking place long before the events of any of the other games. It originally launched for the Wii in 2011 but has recently been re-released as Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch, featuring high-definition graphics, a higher frame rate, various quality of life improvements, and some changes to the gameplay. For example, while the original forced players to use the motion controls of the Wii throughout the game, you can now choose between motion controls or standard button controls.

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As with any Zelda game, Skyward Sword offers a wealth of gameplay, with different areas for you to explore, collectibles, dungeons, boss battles, and more. It's dangerous to go alone, so fortunately for you, we've got you covered. Right here you will find every guide you need, from area walkthroughs to strategies for boss battles.

Tips, Tricks, and Quest Solutions

There's a lot to get to grips with in Skyward Sword, different challenges, quests, minigames, and more, so you'll find there's always something to do. We've got the perfect selection of tips, tricks, and guides right here to help you out on your adventure.

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• Tips For Completing The Silent Realms Challenges
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• A Complete Guide To Bug Island
• How To Complete The Missing Sister Side Quest
• How to Complete the Cawlin's Letter Side Quest

Complete Walkthrough

Here you'll find our complete walkthroughs on each section of the game, so if you're stuck on a particular part of the story, you're not sure where to go next, or you're looking for a particular puzzle solution, we've got it all covered for you right here.

• Faron Woods Walkthrough
• Skyview Temple Dungeon Walkthrough
• Eldin Volcano Walkthrough
• Earth Temple Dungeon Walkthrough
• Lanayru Mine Walkthrough
• Lanayru Desert Walkthrough
• Lanayru Mining Facility Dungeon Walkthrough
• Lake Floria, And Water Dragon Walkthrough
• Ancient Cistern Dungeon Walkthrough
• Lanayru Sand Sea Walkthrough
• Pirate Stronghold Walkthrough
• Sandship Dungeon Walkthrough
• Volcano Summit Walkthrough
• Fire Sanctuary Dungeon Walkthrough
• Song Of The Hero, Faron And Eldin Walkthrough
• Song Of The Hero, Lanayru Walkthrough
• Sky Keep Dungeon Walkthrough

Boss Battle Guides

Link is going to be facing many bosses throughout Skyward Sword, and some of them are more challenging than others. As well as main bosses, there are also mini-bosses for you to vanquish too, so we've got guides on each one right here so you can best them in battle on your first attempt.

Main Bosses

• Boss Guide: Ghirahim
• Boss Guide: Scaldera
• Boss Guide: The Imprisoned
• Boss Guide: Koloktos
• Boss Guide: Tentalus
• Boss Guide: Bilocyte
• Boss Guide: Demise

Mini-Bosses

• Mini-Boss Guide: Stalmaster
• Mini-Boss Guide: Scervo and Dreadfuse
• Mini-Boss Guide: Magmanos

Dungeon Guides

Skyward Sword wouldn't be a true Zelda game without its fair share of dungeons for you to navigate, so naturally, you're going to find yourself delving through different areas, having to defeat monsters and solve plenty of puzzles as you go. This is where you'll find our handy guides on how to complete each dungeon in the game.

• Skyview Temple Walkthrough
• Earth Temple Walkthrough
• Lanayru Mining Facility Walkthrough
• Ancient Cistern Walkthrough
• Sandship Walkthrough
• Fire Sanctuary Walkthrough
• Sky Keep Walkthrough

Collection Guides

Whether you're looking to collect all Gratitude Crystals, you're chasing down every shield or item upgrade, or you want to know more about medals — we've got it all covered right here with all the information you need.

• A Complete Guide to Gratitude Crystals
• Every Medal and What It Does
• Every Shield Upgrade
• Every Quiver, Bomb Bag, and Seed Satchel Upgrade
• Every Item Upgrade
• How To Make Every Potion And What It Does
• Where To Find Each Type of Treasure
• How To Find Dusk Relics
• Where To Find Every Bottle

Reviews and Opinion Pieces

Our very own Dave Aubrey reviewed Skyward Sword HD for us, so this is where you can find his thoughts on the game, as well as any other opinion pieces from the team.

• The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Review - Control Stick Slicing
• Hopefully Skyward Sword Finally Gets The Respect It Deserves
• Motion Controls Still Hold Skyward Sword HD Back From True Greatness
• Skyward Sword HD Is A Reminder Of How Much The Series Needed To Move On
• Skyward Sword HD Letting Me Mute Fi Has Made Me Appreciate Her A Lot More

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