Hero Mode

Hero Mode is a recurring mode in. It serves as a type of Second Quest, normally unable to be accessed until after completing the game normally.

Skyward Sword
In SS undefined, Hero Mode can be unlocked after completing the main quest. In this mode, enemies deal double damage and Hearts and Heart Flowers only appear when Link is holding the Heart Medal, so Link must rely on Potions to recover his health. Furthermore, Link has access to all the hints the Sheikah Stones have to offer at the beginning of his journey. He also carries over any Treasure and bug he collected from his first quest. An additional boss fight is added to the Lightning Round, bringing the total to 12. Finally, the Skyward Strike keeps its powered-up form, and when strengthened again, the charge time is virtually eliminated.

The Wind Waker HD
includes a Hero Mode similar to that of Skyward Sword, but is available upon the creation of a new save file. Hearts do not appear in Hero Mode, forcing Link to use Potions and Fairies to regain health. In addition, enemies deal double damage Hero Mode can be activated or deactivated at any point during gameplay through the file selection screen.

A Link Between Worlds
In, Hero Mode is unlocked after completing the main quest. In Hero Mode, enemies deal four times as much damage as usual. However, the ability to pick up hearts normally, without any special requirements, is not absent, unlike the previous two examples. Also, Ravio's Journal can be found inside the Vacant House.

Hyrule Warriors
Hero Mode appears in as a difficulty setting for stages in Legend Mode. It is unlocked after completing the original stages in any other difficulty. In higher difficulties, enemies deal more damage and have increased defenses. Bonuses are also be given by clearing Legend Mode stages in a higher difficulty, such as an increase in Rupees gained. The Hard Mode Gold Skulltulas, also unlocked after completing the original stages first, can only be found by playing through the stages in Hard or Hero Mode difficulty in addition to fulfilling their other requirements.