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|name = Hero Mode

|image = [[File:TWWHD Hero Mode Screen.jpg|x300px]]

|caption = Hero Mode in {{TWWHD|-}}

|game = {{SS}}<br>{{TWWHD}}<br>{{ALBW}}<br>{{TPHD}}

|other = {{HW}}

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|features = Increased difficulty

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'''Hero Mode''' is a recurring mode in {{TLoZ|Series}}. It serves as a type of [[Second Quest]], normally unable to be accessed until after completing the game normally.

In {{SS}}, Hero Mode can be unlocked after completing the main quest.<ref>{{Cite|I can see you're playing in Hero Mode, so clearly you've mastered all the puzzles out there before.|Sheikah Stone|SS}}</ref> In this mode, enemies deal double damage and [[Heart]]s and Heart Flowers only appear when [[Link]] is holding the [[Heart Medal]], so Link must rely on [[Potion]]s to recover his health.<ref>{{Cite|You have elected to engage Hard Mode, so hearts and heart flowers will not appear. I recommend utilizing potions.|Fi|SS}}</ref> In addition, actions such as rolling, performing a [[Spin Attack]], or doing a [[Spiral Charge]] underwater will consume larger portions of the [[Stamina Gauge|Stamina]] and [[Air Gauge]]s. Furthermore, Link has access to all the hints the [[Sheikah Stone]]s have to offer at the beginning of his journey.<ref>{{Cite|Tell you what, I'm going to go ahead and give you access to all the hints right from the start.|Sheikah Stone|SS}}</ref> [[Demise]] can also be fought in the [[Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round]]. Finally, the [[Skyward Strike]] keeps its powered-up form, and when strengthened again, the charge time is eliminated.

In {{TWWHD}}, Hero Mode is available upon the creation of a new save file. Hearts do not appear in Hero Mode, forcing Link to use Potions and [[Fairy|Fairies]] to regain health.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= Melena Jankanish|published= October 6, 2013|retrieved= May 16, 2015|url= http://www.zeldauniverse.net/2013/10/06/the-wind-waker-hd-changes-list/|title= The Wind Waker HD changes list|site= Zelda Universe|type=}}</ref> In addition, enemies deal double damage.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= In Hero Mode, you take double damage and won't be given recovery hearts at any point.|author= Nintendo|published= August 28, 2013|retrieved= |url= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsZDa2nBVgY|title= WiiU - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD - Hero Mode Trailer|site= YouTube|type= Video}}</ref> Hero Mode can be activated or deactivated at any point through the file selection screen.

In {{ALBW}}, Hero Mode is unlocked after completing the main quest. In Hero Mode, enemies deal four times more damage. Unlike previous games, Hearts appear normally without any requirements. Additionally, [[Ravio's Journal]] can be found inside the [[Vacant House]].

 

==={{TPHD|-}}===

In {{TPHD}}, Hero Mode is available at the beginning of the game. Unlike {{TWWHD|-}}, a menu pops up at the creation of a new save file giving the choice of Normal or Hero Mode. Once Hero Mode is selected, it cannot be turned off. In this mode, Hearts will not appear and Link takes double damage from enemies and bosses. Similarly to the [[Wii]] version of {{TP}}, the entire map is flipped horizontally.

In {{HW}}, Hero Mode appears as a difficulty setting for Scenarios in [[Legend Mode]]. It is unlocked after completing the original Scenarios in any other difficulty. In higher difficulties, enemies deal more damage and have increased defenses. Bonuses are also given by clearing Legend Mode Scenarios in a higher difficulty, such as an increase in [[Rupee]]s gained. The Hard Mode [[Gold Skulltula]]s, also unlocked after completing the original Scenarios, can only be found by playing through the Scenarios in either Hard or Hero Mode difficulty in addition to fulfilling their other requirements.  

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{{Youtube|HsZDa2nBVgY|200|{{TWWHD|-}} Hero Mode trailer}}

*[[Second Quest]]

*[[Master Mode]]

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