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|View distant things and mark them with pins.
|View distant things and mark them with pins.
|Press down on the right control stick to zoom in, then press A to place a pin.
|Press down on the right control stick to zoom in, then press A to place a pin.
|Talk to the {{Term|BotW|Old Man|link}} either after obtaining one {{Term|BotW|Spirit Orb|link}}, or on top of {{Term|BotW|Mount Hylia|link}}, or activate a third {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Tower|link}} (second if the Camera Rune is already unlocked).
|Talk to the {{Term|BotW|Old Man|link}} on top of {{Term|BotW|Mount Hylia|link}} or after obtaining one {{Term|BotW|Spirit Orb|link}}, or activate a third {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Tower|link}} (second if the Camera Rune is already unlocked).
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|Shield Surf
|Shield Surf
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|Prepare and unleash a powerful attack.
|Prepare and unleash a powerful attack.
|Hold Y to build power or spin, then release to attack.
|Hold Y to build power or spin, then release to attack.
|Unlocked in the {{Term|BotW|Ta'loh Naeg Shrine|link}} in {{Term|BotW|Kakariko Village|link}}.
|Complete the {{Term|BotW|Ta'loh Naeg Shrine|link}} in {{Term|BotW|Kakariko Village|link}}.
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|Jump Slash
|Jump Slash

Revision as of 20:38, 23 August 2022

The Ability Controls menu is an interface in Breath of the Wild that details different actions that Link can perform. Each ability control must first be revealed before being visible on the menu.[1]

Overview

Ability Control Details How to Perform Unlock Criteria for Menu Prompt
The Scope and Pins View distant things and mark them with pins. Press down on the right control stick to zoom in, then press A to place a pin. Talk to the Old Man on top of Mount Hylia or after obtaining one Spirit Orb, or activate a third Sheikah Tower (second if the Camera Rune is already unlocked).
Shield Surf Hop on your shield and slide down hills. Hold ZL, jump with X, then press A while in the air (with a shield equipped). Perform a Shield Surf (it is not required for it to result in surfing).
Charged Attacks Prepare and unleash a powerful attack. Hold Y to build power or spin, then release to attack. Complete the Ta'loh Naeg Shrine in Kakariko Village.
Jump Slash Attack from above and do splash damage. Press Y in midair (with any weapon equipped). Speak to Steen in Kakariko Village at night and ask to learn the Jump Attack.
Backflip Dodge enemy attacks by flipping backward. Hold ZL, hold backward with the control stick, then press X to jump. Dodge any enemy's attack using a backflip (unlocks Side Hop as well).
Side Hop Dodge enemy attacks by hopping sideways. Hold ZL, hold left or right with the control stick, then press X to jump. Dodge any enemy's attack using a side hop (unlocks Backflip as well).
Perfect Guard Parry at the right time to knock an enemy back. Hold ZL (with a shield equipped) then press A right when an enemy's attack reaches Link. Perform a Perfect Guard.
Use amiibo Touch an amiibo to the NFC touchpoint. Activate the amiibo Rune, then touch an amiibo to the NFC touchpoint on the controller. Enable amiibo usage in the options menu, then use the amiibo Rune.

References

  1. "Ability Controls" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)