EX Champion Daruk's Song
Template:Quest EX Champion Daruk's Song is a Main Quest in Breath of the Wild. It is part of The Champions' Ballad DLC pack.
Overview
Link can begin the Quest after finishing the trials of the Great Plateau during the Main Quest, "EX The Champions' Ballad". At this point, the One-Hit Obliterator will split into four glowing orbs and scatter to different areas of Hyrule, revealing four ancient structures called Monuments. One of the Monuments appears in the Eldin Canyon on a ledge overlooking the Golow River. As Link approaches the Monument, a voice belonging to an unspecified Monk speaks to him and instructs him to complete the Trials that he must face ahead.[1] Three maps then emerge on the Monument's pillars, each revealing the location of a Trial that Link must undergo within the Eldin Region. Kass, who is standing nearby, then notices Link and comments on the Monument as mentioned in his teacher's Unfinished Song.[2] Kass adds that there is a Verse in the song that mentions the Trials that the Goron Champion, Daruk overcame,[3] and sings Link the Verse, which provides him with instructions for completing all three Trials.[4] Kass then remarks that he hopes to complete the unfinished Key Verses of the song through his travels.[5][6]
Link may complete the Trials in any order. The first Trial involves defeating the Igneo Talus Titan at Lake Darman's shore, which reveals the Kamia Omuna Shrine. The second Trial has Link follow the rings of light that form around Death Mountain, and in doing so, unearths the Sharo Lun Shrine. Finally the third Trial tasks Link with safely falling into the ring over Darb Pond's lava, thereby revealing the Rinu Honika Shrine. Each of these Shrines rewards Link with a Rudania's Emblem upon their completion. After completing all three Shrines, the Monk of the third Shrine he completes will instruct him to go to the Divine Beast Vah Rudania.
As Link approaches the Divine Beast, he is spoken to again by an unspecified Monk, who gives him a Trial in exchange for Rudania's three Emblems.[7] Link is then transported to the Illusory Realm, a realm created by his memories, where he once again battles Fireblight Ganon on Rudania, but with a specific equipment set.[8] This Fireblight Ganon is a phantom born from Link's memories and fears.[9] After defeating the phantom, Link is transported back and finds Kass nearby. Kass informs him that learning about Daruk's tales has inspired him to write his own Verse,[10] and sings it to Link.[11] The Song allows Link to visualize the Champion Daruk's Song Recovered Memory from 100 years ago,[12] which shows how Princess Zelda sought Daruk's assistance in fighting Calamity Ganon. Content with the Verse, Kass then remarks how Hyrule Castle would make a suitable setting should his teacher's song be completed.[13] Daruk than speaks to Link in spirit and congratulates him for completing the Trials, telling him that he can now use Daruk's Protection more frequently.[14] The ability is upgraded to Daruk's Protection +, which reduces the ability's recharge time to six minutes. After receiving the upgrade, the Quest is completed.
Objectives
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | The scattered One-Hit Obliterator led you to a location where a stone monument with a map of trials appeared. Kass's song seems related... One, stop a titan of molten lava. Two, follow rings of light alone. Three, survive lava's fiery fate. Champion, trials await! You still have three trials to complete. |
| 2 | The scattered One-Hit Obliterator led you to a location where a stone monument with a map of trials appeared. Kass's song seems related... One, stop a titan of molten lava. Two, follow rings of light alone. Three, survive lava's fiery fate. Champion, trials await! You still have two trials to complete. |
| 3 | The scattered One-Hit Obliterator led you to a location where a stone monument with a map of trials appeared. Kass's song seems related... One, stop a titan of molten lava. Two, follow rings of light alone. Three, survive lava's fiery fate. Champion, trials await! You still have one trial to complete. |
| 4 | You completed the three trials inscribed on the stone monument in the Eldin region. After you collected three of Rudania's Emblems, the monk told you to head to the Divine Beast. What awaits you there? Go to the Divine Beast Vah Rudania to find out. |
| 5 | You defeated the phantom of Fireblight Ganon, which was born from your own memories and fears. Kass's composition, entitled Champion Daruk's Song, was so true and moving that it allowed you to visualize a memory from 100 years ago. By conquering the trial, your sacred power has increased and Daruk's Protection has become more efficient than ever. |
Notes
References
- ↑ "I applaud your courage in coming here. The locations that will be revealed to you are of trials that will enhance the power sleeping within. Do not let your guard down..." — Monk (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Look! I'm sure you already know, but it's one of the monuments mentioned in my teacher's unfinished song." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The song my teacher left behind... There's a verse about the trials that Champion Daruk overcame." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Crawling flame on a mighty peak. Rudania's Champion, never weak. The hero's power shall grow. Seek trials monuments show. One, stop a titan of molten stone. Two, follow rings of light alone. Three, survive lava's fiery fate. Champion, trials await!" — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "By understanding the true natures of the Champions, I'm closer than ever to completing those key verses. I can imagine it vividly...the Champion's vigilance from 100 years ago. My teacher always advised that, to write good songs, one must travel the world and meet lots of people. That is why I spend my days afoot, talking to anyone who will listen." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I was lucky enough to meet with Yunobo and Bludo in Goron City, both of whom knew much about the Goron Champion. They regaled me with some rather interesting stories! I'm certain the stories they shared will help me greatly in my efforts to accurately write the song's key verses." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "To the one who approaches this Divine Beast... In the name of the Goddess Hylia, I offer this trial. In exchange for Rudania's Emblems... you will be granted the chance to tread through the realm of memories. Those who lack determination will find this trial unforgiving. Do not take this place lightly nor dismiss it as merely a world within your mind. The truth is much deeper than you know." — Monk (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "This illusory realm was created from the depths of your memories... The enemy you shall face is a product of the fear that dwells within. This battle is a trial of the soul. You must emerge victorious using only the tools provided." — Monk (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You defeated the phantom of Fireblight Ganon, which was born from your own memories and fears." — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Ah! Wandering around here and listening to anecdotes about Champion Daruk has truly invigorated me. In fact, it has inspired me to honor him in my own way, separate from my teacher's unfinished song. That is why I felt inclined to roost here, near the Divine Beast Vah Rudania, which Daruk himself mastered. I've written a song...to try and capture the essence of Champion Daruk..." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Recall Rudania's Champion of flame, before his fated moment finally came. This is the tale of Great Daruk's task, and the princess who came to ask." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Kass's composition, entitled Champion Daruk's Song, was so true and moving that it allowed you to visualize a memory from 100 years ago." — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "The missing verses of an ancient song... I think the perfect setting would be Hyrule Castle in the distant past." — Kass (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I knew ya could do it, little guy! Now you can use Daruk's Protection more than ever. If ya see that Ganon jerk, give him a message for me... Good riddance, bacon-breath!" — Daruk (Breath of the Wild)