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|image= {{List|[[File:HW English Logo.png|250px]]|[[File:HW NA Box.jpg|250px]]}}

|developer= {{List|Omega Force, Team Ninja}}

|publisher= {{List|[[Nintendo]], Koei Tecmo {{Small|(Japan)}}}}

|designer=  {{List|Hisashi Koinuma, Yosuke Hayashi, Supervised by [[Eiji Aonuma]]}}

|released= {{Release|JP=August 14, 2014|US=September 26, 2014|UK=September 19, 2014|AU=September 20, 2014}}

|modes= {{List|Single Player, Multiplayer}}

|ratings=  

{{Game Rating|ESRB|T}},

{{Game Rating|PEGI|12}},

{{Game Rating|CERO|B}},

{{Game Rating|USK|12}}

|canon= Non-Canon<ref name="Canon">{{Cite Web|quote= Within the Zelda canon, there is the timeline, but there has always been the sense of the main story and kind of a side story. Like, Majora's Mask might be considered part of that, though it does exist as part of the timeline. With Hyrule Warriors, there is a link between the two, but it exists as a separate dimension, so it doesn't exist as part of the main canon. |url= http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/06/11/eiji-aonuma-addresses-hyrule-warriors-place-in-the-zelda-timeline.aspx |title= Eiji Aonuma Addresses Hyrule Warriors’ Place In The Zelda Timeline |site= Game Informer}}</ref>

'''{{HW|-}}''' is a ''Legend of Zelda'' spin-off game for the [[Wii U]] that was released on the 19th of September 2014, the 20th of September 2014, the 26th of September 2014 and the 14th of August 2014 in Europe, Australia, North America and Japan respectively. It combines the world of {{TLoZ|Series|-}} with the action of {{Wp|Koei Tecmo}}'s ''{{Wp|Dynasty Warriors}}'' series and was developed by Team Ninja and Omega Force.

The game was later ported to the [[Nintendo 3DS]]  in 2016 as {{HW|L}}, which also added new content that wasn't in the original Wii U version, though at the cost of the [[Ganon's Fury]] and [[Cucco's Fury]] modes. The game was ported again for the [[Nintendo Switch]] in 2018 as {{HW|DE}}, combining all content from both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions.

 

Another installment, ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'', which is set in the universe of {{BotW}}, was released on November 20, 2020.<ref name=GS>{{Cite Web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/hyrule-warriors-breath-of-the-wild-prequel-announc/1100-6481890/|title=Hyrule Warriors Breath Of The Wild Prequel Announced, Launches November|last=Knezevic|first=Kevin|date=September 8, 2020|website=GameSpot|accessdate=September 8, 2020}}</ref>

 

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Long ago, [[Ganondorf]] was defeated and his soul splintered into four fragments. Three of them were were sealed in different moments in time, while the fourth was trapped by the [[Master Sword]]. But Ganondorf plots his resurrection through [[Cia]], a sorceress who protects the balance of the [[Triforce]] while maintaining neutrality. Cia becomes fascinated with the spirit of the Hero of Legend, with her amorous feelings for the hero providing Ganondorf an opportunity to purge her inner light. As a result, Cia becomes consumed in her desires, opening the [[Gate of Souls]], a portal to different time-space realities of [[Hyrule]], to amass an army of monsters. Seeking to unite the Triforce and conquer Hyrule, she uses her subordinates [[Volga]] and [[Wizzro]] to wage war against [[Princess Zelda]] and the [[Soldiers|Hyrulean army]].

As Cia's forces attack [[Hyrule Castle]], [[Link]], a Hyrulean soldier-in-training, rushes out to aid the other troops, discovering he possesses the Triforce of Courage. However, the castle is taken and Princess Zelda is unaccounted for in the aftermath, so the Hyrulean general [[Impa]] asks Link to aid her in finding the princess. While still searching, Link and Impa meet [[Sheik]], a [[Sheikah]] warrior who claims to know Zelda's whereabouts, and [[Lana]], a white sorceress from the same clan as Cia. The group heads to the [[Valley of Seers]] hoping to close the Gate of Souls, but Cia traps Link and Sheik, the latter of which is revealed as the bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom. Cia steals both Triforce pieces, combining them with her own Triforce of Power, and uses the completed Triforce to open portals in time and space to the resting places of Ganondorf's spirit fragments.

To restore Hyrule to normal, Link, Impa, and Lana each lead their own campaign to drive out Cia's armies and close the Gates of Souls in each era. Along the way, they are aided by each time period's native heroes, including [[Darunia]] and [[Princess Ruto]] from {{OoT}}, [[Agitha]] and [[Midna]] from {{TP}}, and [[Fi]] from {{SS}}. During this time, Sheik reveals herself to be Princess Zelda in disguise, and Lana explains that she and Cia were once the same person, with Lana embodying the light Ganondorf purged from Cia's heart. Meanwhile, three of Ganondorf's spirit fragments are released, allowing for his body to be resurrected. No longer needing Cia, he attempts to take the Triforce, but Cia sends Link and Zelda's pieces back to their owners and uses her own piece to lock Ganondorf away.

After retrieving the Master Sword, Link prepares to confront Cia, with the Sword's power strengthened by his bonds of friendship. He defeats her and she fades away, with Lana inheriting her piece of the Triforce. Using the completed Triforce's power, the time-displaced heroes are sent back to their own periods and Hyrule is restored to normal, with Lana closing the Gate of Souls. However, due to the Master Sword's removal, the last of Ganondorf's spirit fragments is released, and Ganondorf is fully resurrected, summoning [[Ghirahim]] and [[Zant]] from across time and space. With their combined efforts, Ganondorf manages to retake all three Triforce pieces from their bearers, using it to strengthen his army and take over Hyrule Castle. However, Lana summons the heroes from Hyrule's history, and the combined group of heroes defeat Ghirahim and Zant before venturing towards [[Ganon's Tower]]. Link manages to defeat Ganondorf, but he uses the Triforce to transform himself into Ganon. With the help of Zelda's [[Light Arrow]]s, Link defeats Ganon, and the heroes use the Triforce to seal him away once more. The heroes of the past are returned, Lana resumes watching over the Triforce in Cia's place, and Link and Zelda return the Master Sword to its pedestal to prevent Ganondorf's escape.

The gameplay is very similar to Koei Tecmo's ''Dynasty Warriors'' series of video games, in which characters fight large armies of enemies and generals on a battlefield, but instead uses the setting and characters from {{TLoZ|Series}}. As such, it is the most combat-intensive ''Zelda'' game thus far, with hordes of enemies on the screen at once.  

The player controls various characters throughout the game, called "Warriors," beginning with [[Link]] before unlocking the likes of [[Princess Zelda]], [[Impa]] and [[Lana]], and others, through story as well as [[Adventure Mode]] progression. Most of the hordes of enemies are based on weaker enemies, like [[Bokoblin]]s, and often appear alongside greater foes such as [[King Dodongo]], encouraging players to think tactically. Warrior characters also fight alongside regular [[Soldier]]s and other playable characters, and the game will alert if an ally requires assistance. The game also features multiple locations throughout [[Hyrule]] that function as battlefields.

Though there is less of an emphasis on exploration and puzzles and more on combat compared to other ''Zelda'' series games, characters can still use common items from prior games in the series, such as [[Bomb]]s, [[Bow]]s and the [[Hookshot]]. These items can serve as weapons, and can uncover secrets on the map or allow Warrior characters access to previously unreachable areas and shortcuts. Many of the Warriors' signature moves appear in the new combat system, such as Link's [[Spin Attack]], which takes the form of a [[Special Attack]] in {{HW|-}} (based on "Musou Attacks"—one of the trademarks of ''Dynasty Warriors''). Each character is able to use his or her particular Special Attack after filling a yellow Special Attack Gauge, either by defeating hordes of enemies or collecting [[Force Fragment]]s. Another usable technique is called [[Focus Spirit]]. By filling up the green Magic Bar at the top-left of the screen and then pressing the R button, the Warrior will enter Focus Spirit, enhancing their attack and attributes. During Focus Spirit, characters also gain temporary access to an even more powerful Special Attack.

Warriors fight using a class of Weapons, with each class featuring different move sets and containing three levels of Weapons, one stronger than the last. An example is Link's default Weapon—the [[Knight's Sword]], which is part of the [[Hylian Sword]] class. New Weapons and classes can be unlocked through either story progression or through Adventure Mode. Warriors can also obtain individual Weapons based on the acquired level of a Weapon by picking up dropped Weapon bags during battle. These individual Weapons have randomized stats (in the form of a star rating) and [[Skill]]s.

Warriors can be strengthened and further customized at the {{Term|HW|Bazaar|link}}, which offers four markets — the [[Badge Market]], [[Training Dojo]], [[Apothecary]], and the [[Smithy (Hyrule Warriors)|Smithy]]. [[Rupee]]s are used to buy upgrades, which are earned in battle by fighting enemies. The Badge Market allows Badges to be crafted using [[Material]]s received from battles to strengthen or add new abilities to Warriors. The Training Dojo instantly levels up Warriors in exchange for a determined fee of Rupees. The Apothecary is used to create [[Mixture]]s that grants a Warrior one passive ability for the duration of one battle. Lastly, the Smithy is used to customize individual Weapons by transferring Skills from one Weapon onto the empty slots of another. However, doing so will sacrifice the source Weapon.

Discovering new items and opening [[Treasure Chest|Chests]] is also present in the game; various chests are scattered across the battlefield, some of which are hidden under boulders or in secret areas. They can contain new items for characters to use, [[Heart Container]]s and [[Piece of Heart|Pieces of Heart]] to increase their health, or other various items like [[Sealed Weapon]]s.

[[Legend Mode]] is the game's main story mode and is divided into eighteen chapters called "Scenarios." Each Scenario takes place on a battlefield stage based on original locations and those from several eras of Hyrule, with some stages being featured more than once. Free Mode allows any Scenario from Legend Mode to be replayed with any unlocked character.

 

[[Adventure Mode]] is an alternative gameplay mode, which takes the form of a grid in the shape of the overworld from the original {{TLoZ}}. Each block in the grid represents a battle with specific requirements, such as defeating a certain number of enemies under a specific time limit or taking out a certain number of [[Captain (Hyrule Warriors)|Captain]]s while avoiding devastating attacks. Depending on how well the player performed in the battle, they are given a rank ranging from either A, B, or C. Completing battles with a specified rank unlocks the blocks that would be accessible from that location in {{TLoZ|-}}, although some also require the path to be found using items like the [[Raft]]. Some blocks award in [[Item Card]]s, which are based on items from {{TLoZ|-}}, like the [[Compass]], [[Candle]], or Bombs. These cards can be used to unlock additional awards in certain blocks of the grid, which will appear as either completion or A-Rank awards alongside the previous ones. New Weapons, as well as new characters, Heart Containers and Pieces of Heart can be unlocked through this mode.

If network access or the ''Master Quest'' rules are active, the battle could be temporarily replaced with a new battle that will give unique rewards, such as upgrades for the DLC characters or rare drops for Link.

[[Challenge Mode]] is another alternative gameplay mode, where players are given challenging battle scenarios to complete. First added to the game with the {{Version|HW|1.2.0}} update, the mode is greatly expanded upon following the {{Version|HW|1.6.0}} update and release of the Boss DLC Pack, which adds additional sections to the mode. This included '''Ganon's Fury''', wherein the dark beast [[Ganon]] becomes playable. Challenge Mode and its derivatives are absent in {{HW|L}}.

Heroes accompany the player as allies on the map.

*'''Princess of Hyrule, [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]''': The princess of Hyrule, who leads her army against [[Cia|Cia's]]. She is very dignified and beautiful. She uses a rapier and a bow in battle as well as having a unique mechanic where she summons orbs of light in order to enhance her attacks, but can also use the Baton, which lets her use music as a weapon. Through DLC she can go into battle with the Dominion Rod to summon and control statues as well as attack with the rod and the orb of magic on top.

*'''Zora Princess, [[Princess Ruto|Ruto]]''': A bit of a tomboy, Ruto is the princess of the Zoras. She may come off as a snooty, spoiled brat—and she is—but Ruto is also quite refined and dedicated to her cause. She does what she has to in order to protect those she loves most, and that certainly includes her future husband, Link (it’s complicated). Using the [[Zora Scale]], she can summon giant waves that crash into enemies as well as create bubbles of water that she can swim through.

Multiple playable characters besides Link are available, and each possesses a unique set of moves. Some playable characters can also use different weapon types. Characters are unlocked as the player progresses through Legend Mode and Adventure Mode, and some are available as downloadable content.

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{{#var:Dark}} width="19%"|[[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]

|-

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Summoning Gate]]:</span> {{#var:Fire}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Dominion Rod#Hyrule Warriors|Dominion Rod]]:</span> {{#var:Darkness}} {{Exp|Part of the Twilight Princess DLC pack in the Wii U version; available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version.}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Gauntlets#Hyrule Warriors|Gauntlets]]:</span> {{#var:Lightning}}

|colspan="2" rowspan="4"|

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Master Sword#Hyrule Warriors|Master Sword]]:</span> {{#var:Light}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Horse (Item)|Horse]]:</span> {{#var:Light}} {{Exp|Part of the Master Quest DLC pack in Wii U version; available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version.}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Spinner#Hyrule Warriors|Spinner]]:</span> {{#var:Lightning}} {{Exp|Unlocked via the Link or Toon Link amiibo in Wii U version; available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version.}}

{{#var:Red}}|[[Ganondorf]]

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Darunia]]

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Princess Ruto|Ruto]]

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Agitha]]

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Midna]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Ganondorf Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Darunia Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Ruto Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Agitha Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Midna Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Great Swords]]:</span> {{#var:Darkness}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Hammer#Hyrule Warriors|Hammer]]:</span> {{#var:Fire}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Zora Scale#Hyrule Warriors|Zora Scale]]:</span> {{#var:Water}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Parasol]]:</span> {{#var:Light}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Shackle]]:</span> {{#var:Darkness}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Trident#Hyrule Warriors|Trident]]:</span> {{#var:Lightning}} {{Exp|Available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version; part of the Legends Character DLC pack in the Wii U version.}}

|colspan="4"|

{{#var:Red}}|[[Zant]]

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Fi]]

{{#var:Red}}|[[Ghirahim]]

{{#var:Red}}|[[Cia]] {{Exp|Playable as of the {{Version|HW|1.3.0}} Update in the Wii U version; available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version.}}

{{#var:Red}}|[[Volga]] {{Exp|Playable as of the {{Version|HW|1.3.0}} Update in the Wii U version; available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version.}}

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Zant Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Fi Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Ghirahim Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Cia Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Volga Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Scimitars]]:</span> {{#var:Darkness}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Goddess Blade]]:</span> {{#var:Light}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Demon Blade]]:</span> {{#var:Darkness}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Scepter]]:</span> {{#var:Darkness}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Dragon Spear]]:</span> {{#var:Fire}}

{{#var:Red}}|[[Wizzro]] {{Exp|Playable as of the {{Version|HW|1.3.0}} Update in the Wii U version; available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version.}}

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Twili Midna]] {{Exp|Part of the Twilight Princess DLC pack in the Wii U version; available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version.}}

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Young Link]] {{Exp|Part of the Majora's Mask DLC pack in the Wii U version; available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version.}}

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Tingle]] {{Exp|Part of the Majora's Mask DLC pack in the Wii U version; available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version.}}

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Linkle]] {{Exp|Available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version; part of both the Legends Character DLC pack and the Link's Awakening DLC pack in the Wii U version.}}

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Wizzro Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Twili Midna Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Young Link Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Tingle Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Linkle Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Ring]]:</span> {{#var:Darkness}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Mirror (Item)#Hyrule Warriors|Mirror]]:</span> {{#var:Darkness}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Mask#Hyrule Warriors|Mask]]:</span> {{#var:Darkness}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Balloon]]:</span> {{#var:Fire}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Crossbow#Hyrule Warriors|Crossbows]]:</span> {{#var:Fire}} {{Exp|Linkle is obtainable in multiple DLC packs with different weapons in the Wii U version. This weapon is part of the Legends Character DLC pack only in the Wii U version. Available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version.}}

|colspan="4"|

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Boots#Hyrule Warriors|Boots]]:</span> {{#var:Lightning}} {{Exp|Part of the Link's Awakening DLC pack in both the Wii U version and 3DS version. Linkle is obtainable in multiple DLC packs in the Wii U version. Linkle will be restricted to using only this weapon in the Wii U version in the event the Legends Character DLC pack is not downloaded. Available in base game in Switch version.}}

{{#var:Red}}|[[Skull Kid]] {{Exp|Available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version; part of the Legends Character DLC pack in the Wii U version.}}

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Toon Link]] {{Exp|Available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version; part of both the Legends Character DLC pack and the Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks DLC pack in the Wii U version.}}

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Tetra]] {{Exp|Available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version; part of the Legends Character DLC pack in the Wii U version.}}

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|King Daphnes]] {{Exp|Available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version; part of the Legends Character DLC pack in the Wii U version.}}

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Medli]] {{Exp|Playable as of the {{Version|HW|1.9.0}} Update in the Wii U version and Version 1.3.0 Update in 3DS version; available in base game in Switch version.}}

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Skull Kid Render.png|190x190px]]  

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Toon Link Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Tetra Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW King Daphnes Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Medli Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Ocarina#Hyrule Warriors|Ocarina]]:</span> {{#var:Darkness}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Light Sword]]:</span> {{#var:Light}} {{Exp|Toon Link is obtainable in multiple DLC packs with different weapons in the Wii U version. This weapon is part of the Legends Character DLC pack only in the Wii U version. Available in base game in 3DS version and Switch version.}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Cutlass]]:</span> {{#var:Water}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Sail#Hyrule Warriors|Sail]]:</span> {{#var:Water}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Rito Harp#Hyrule Warriors|Rito Harp]]:</span> {{#var:Light}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Bell#Hyrule Warriors|Bell]]:</span> {{#var:Water}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Phantom Arms]]:</span> {{#var:Light}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Rental Hammer]]:</span> {{#var:Darkness}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Picture Frame]]:</span> {{#var:Lightning}}

{{#var:Red}}|[[Ganon]] {{Exp|Part of the Boss DLC pack in the Wii U version; available in base game in Switch version. Exclusive to one mode. Unavailable in the 3DS version due to the removal of Challenge Mode.}}

{{#var:Dark}}|[[Cucco]] {{Exp|Part of the Boss DLC pack in the Wii U version; available in base game in Switch version. Exclusive to one mode. Unavailable in the 3DS version due to the removal of Challenge Mode.}}

|rowspan="3"|

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Ganon Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 1}}|[[File:HW Cucco Render.png|190x190px]]

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Ganon's Rage:</span> {{#var:Darkness}} {{Exp|Ganon's Weapon exists only as hidden game data and cannot be unequipped or changed.}}

{{#var:BG 2}}|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Cucco's Spirit:</span> {{#var:Light}} {{Exp|The Cucco's Weapon exists only as hidden game data and cannot be unequipped or changed.}}

|}

 

===Units===

(''Note: May appear as allies or enemies in certain missions.'')

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*[[Bokoblin]]s (also appear in Ghirahim's Demon Blade moveset)

 

 

*[[Dark Link]]s (also appear in Cia's Scepter moveset)

**[[ReDead|ReDead Knight]]s

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{{HW|-}} was announced on December 18, 2013, on a Nintendo Direct. The game was announced as a collaboration with Koei Tecmo. As such, [[Nintendo]] president [[Satoru Iwata]] stated that the game would not be the next main series installment of {{TLoZ|-}} series, but rather a spinoff from the ''Dynasty Warriors'' series. The game, however, was produced by long-time ''Zelda'' developer [[Eiji Aonuma]].<ref>{{Cite Web| url=http://www.ibtimes.com/new-zelda-game-coming-wii-u-hyrule-warriors-release-date-2014-or-2015-1515900 | title=New 'Zelda' Game Coming To Wii U: 'Hyrule Warriors' Release Date In 2014 Or 2015? | site= International Business Times}}</ref>

[[Eiji Aonuma]] has stated that {{HW|-}} exists as a "separate dimension" and is not part of the main series.<ref name="Canon"/> However, he goes on to suggest that while the game does not slot into any particular part of the timeline, it has links to different periods of the timeline,<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=The universe of Hyrule Warriors really is sort of a different universe and it is connected to the timeline of the Zelda series, but it is connected to several different games throughout the series. [...] We really don't want to put it in the timeline because it has links to the different parts of the timeline.|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/06/11/eiji-aonuma-addresses-hyrule-warriors-place-in-the-zelda-timeline.aspx|title=Eiji Aonuma Addresses Hyrule Warriors’ Place In The Zelda Timeline|site=Game Informer}}</ref> and that characters have been "brought together".<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=Each of the characters has their own timeline, so there shouldn't be any crossover there, but maybe they've been brought together as part of that story?|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/06/11/eiji-aonuma-addresses-hyrule-warriors-place-in-the-zelda-timeline.aspx|title=Eiji Aonuma Addresses Hyrule Warriors’ Place In The Zelda Timeline|site=Game Informer}}</ref> He said that he had been thinking of it as being similar to ''{{Wp|Avengers (comics)|The Avengers}}''.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=Lately I have been thinking of it similar to ''The Avengers.''|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/06/11/eiji-aonuma-addresses-hyrule-warriors-place-in-the-zelda-timeline.aspx|title=Eiji Aonuma Addresses Hyrule Warriors’ Place In The Zelda Timeline|site=Game Informer}}</ref>

A limited edition including a copy of the game and the scarf was also released in North America and Europe. The North American version is an exclusive to the Nintendo World Store.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= On 9/26 this exclusive #HyruleWarriors bundle goes on sale at 8am only at #NintendoWorld!|url= https://twitter.com/Nintendo_World/status/509373059539562496|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20221118044743/https://twitter.com/Nintendo_World/status/509373059539562496}}</ref>

A Nintendo 3DS port and new version, titled {{HW|L}}, was accidentally leaked on Tecmo Koei's official Japanese YouTube channel before quickly being taken down, a couple days before the intended announcement at E3.<ref>[http://youtube.com/watch?v=C2L8Cfafrvc ゼルダ無双 ハイラルオールスターズ announcement trailer] (now private)</ref> It was later revealed at Nintendo's Digital Event at E3 2015. The port includes new features, Scenarios and Adventure Mode maps not present in the original game, as well as the inclusion of new characters. These include [[Tetra]], [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|King Daphnes]], and [[Toon Link]] from {{TWW}}, [[Skull Kid]] from {{MM}}, and a new character, [[Linkle]]. Also included is a new weapon for Ganondorf, the Trident. These characters and Ganondorf's Trident can also be unlocked for use in the Wii U version with a code included in the purchase of the 3DS version or by purchasing the ''Legends'' Character Pack DLC. New DLC packs are slated for release for {{HW|L|-}}, some of which can also be bought for the Wii U version with reduced content.

===amiibo Support===

{{HW|-}} is also compatible with the amiibo line of figures, as of the {{Version|HW|1.4.0}} update. Scanning Link or Toon Link's figurines for the first time will unlock the [[Spinner]] as a new weapon type for Link. Scanning the figurine of any character from the ''Zelda'' series (Link/Toon Link, Zelda, Sheik, and Ganondorf) will provide a Weapon drop with at least three stars and in the third tier for that character, provided that the third tier is unlocked. If the third tier is not available for that character, then the amiibo will provide one third tier weapon that is available.

All other amiibo figures are also compatible with {{HW|-}}, and a maximum of five can be scanned each day for free random rewards. Scanning these figures will reward a player with either a randomly selected {{Term|HW|Material}}, a {{Term|HW|Weapon}} drop with at least three stars, or a random amount of {{Plural|HW|Rupee|link}}.<ref name="quote1" /> After the release of the Boss pack DLC, due to a glitch, it is also possible to be rewarded with Ganon's Rage and Cucco's Spirit from the game's hidden data.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Well... I do believe this is the first time I've seen THIS. Uhhh... thanks, Lucario amiibo?|author= PAT!Kokumaker|published= March 14|retrieved=March 21, 2015|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170222080924/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAADVHjHyERC1w|title= |site= Miiverse}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Two days in a row my Amiibo gave me a "Ganon's Rage" weapon. Anyone run into this or know what it is? I've found nothing about it. I have the latest 1.6 with all the DLC. Thanks.| author= Enourageinc|published= March 19|retrieved= March 21, 2015|url= http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/745183-hyrule-warriors/71440111|title= Amiibo bonus, Ganon's Rage weapon.|site= GameFAQs}}</ref>

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{{HW|-}} is the first ''Zelda'' game to incorporate downloadable content, utilizing a bevy of methods that include exclusive pre-order bonuses, a series of paid expansions, interactivity with the [[amiibo]] line of figures, and several free updates.

{{Main|/Version History}}

Several free patches have been released for {{HW|-}}. These updates expand content and patch certain bugs. {{eShop}}

|Version 1.1.0

|August 14, 2014

|{{List|Addressed several issues to improve the gameplay experience}}

|Version 1.2.0

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|Version 1.2.1

| —

|{{List|Added costume: [[Dark Link]]}}

|Version 1.3.0

|October 16, 2014

|November 27, 2014

|February 5, 2015

|Version 1.6.0

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|{{List|Addressed several issues to improve the gameplay experience}}

|June 16, 2015

|{{List|added costume: {{Term|HW|Classic Tunic|link}}}}

|March 23, 2016

|Version 1.8.1

|February 9, 2016

|{{List|Addressed several issues to improve the gameplay experience}}

|May 19, 2016

|June 30, 2016

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|Version 1.11.0

|September 1, 2016

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|Version 1.12.0

|October 31, 2016

|{{List<!--

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In North America, Link and Zelda's costumes were released as retailer-exclusive bonuses; the {{OoT|-}} costumes for {{wp|Game Stop}}, the {{TP|-}} costumes for {{wp|Amazon}}, and the {{SS|-}} costumes for {{wp|Best Buy}}. Ganondorf's two "Demon King" costumes, from {{OoT|-}} and {{TP|-}}, were available as a bonus for registering the purchase game with {{wp|Club Nintendo}} between September 26 and October 23, 2014.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=Here’s a nice offer involving a (usually) not-so-nice guy: if you buy Hyrule Warriors for Wii U and register the game with Club Nintendo between 9/26/14 and 10/23/14, you can receive a free download code for the Demon King Costume Set DLC: two costumes for Ganondorf that you can use in-game.|author=Nintendo|published=Aug. 4, 2014|retrieved=Aug. 8, 2014|url=http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/3THGGo41oZLFkXdeV--PPEty_lPwMEfj|title=Club Nintendo will help you outfit Ganondorf with free DLC|site=Nintendo.com}}</ref>

In the UK, Link and Zelda's {{OoT|-}} costumes were included as a pre-order bonus from {{wp|Shopto.net}}, and their {{TP|-}} costumes were included in the Limited Edition release of the game. Their {{SS|-}} costumes were never released as a pre-order bonus. Ganondorf's costumes were available through the same Club Nintendo promotion as in North America. In Greece, Link's and Zelda's {{TP|-}} costumes were a pre-order bonus from Nortec.{{Fact}}

Following the release of {{HW|-}}, four DLC Packs under a season pass known as the Hero of Hyrule Pack have been released. They include the ''Master Quest'' Pack, the {{TP|-}} Pack, the {{MM|-}} Pack and the Boss Pack. They are a series of paid expansions that includes numerous additions; including new characters, weapons, Scenarios and Adventure Mode maps.<ref>{{Cite Web|author=Nintendo Everything |published= Aug. 14, 2014 |url=http://nintendoeverything.com/hyrule-warriors-to-be-supported-with-more-characters-weapons-and-scenarios/ |title=Hyrule Warriors will be supported with more characters, weapons, and scenarios|site=NintendoEverything.com}}</ref>

Throughout 2016, an additional three DLC packs under another season pass known as the ''Legends'' of Hyrule Pack have been released, adding new characters and weapons from {{HW|L}}. They include the {{LA|-}} Pack, the ''Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks'' Pack, and the {{ALBW|-}} Pack. A fourth, separate DLC Pack known as the ''Legends'' Character Pack was also released in 2016, adding new characters and weapons from {{HW|L|-}}.

| '''Hero of Hyrule Pack'''<br/><small>(''Discontinued'')</small>

| ''Master Quest'' Pack<br/>{{TP|-}} Pack<br/>{{MM|-}} Pack<br/>Boss Pack<br/>[[Costume#Link|Dark Link]] [[Costume]] (Link)

| $19.99 USD

|colspan="2"| Season pass

| '''''Master Quest'' Pack'''

| {{Section|Master Quest Pack|[[Cia's Tale]]<br/>[[Guardian of Time]] [[Costume]] (Lana)<br/>[[Guardian of Time]] [[Costume]] (Cia)<br/>[[Horse (Item)|Horse]] Weapon (Link)<br/>[[Master Quest Map]]}}

| $7.99 USD

|width="100"|October 16, 2014<br/>October 1, 2014<br/>October 16, 2014

| {{Section|Twilight Princess Pack|[[Midna#Hyrule Warriors|Twili Midna]]<br/>[[Dominion Rod#Hyrule Warriors|Dominion Rod]] Weapon (Zelda)<br/>[[Costume#Link|Postman Uniform]] (Link)<br/>[[Costume#Zelda|Ilia's Clothes]] (Zelda)<br/>[[Twilight Map]]}}

| $7.99 USD

| {{Flag|noa}}<br/>{{Flag|jp}}<br/>{{Flag|eur}}

| November 27, 2014

| '''{{MM|-}} Pack'''

| {{Section|Majora's Mask Pack|[[Tingle#Hyrule Warriors|Tingle]]<br/>[[Young Link#Hyrule Warriors|Young Link]]<br/>[[Costume#Impa|Era of the Hero of Time Outfit]] (Impa)<br/>[[Costume#Sheik|Era of the Hero of Time Outfit]] (Sheik)<br/>[[Costume#Lana|Skull Kid's Clothes]] (Lana)<br/>[[Termina Map]]}}

| $7.99 USD

| {{Flag|noa}}<br/>{{Flag|jp}}<br/>{{Flag|eur}}

| February 5, 2015<br/>January 29, 2015<br/>January 29, 2015

| '''Boss Pack'''

| {{Section|Boss Pack|[[Challenge Mode#Boss Challenge|Boss Challenge]]<br/>[[Ganon's Fury]]}}

| $2.99 USD

| {{Flag|noa}}<br/>{{Flag|jp}}<br/>{{Flag|eur}}

| March 12, 2015<br/>February 26, 2015<br/>February 26, 2015

|-

!colspan= "5"| '''''Legends'' of Hyrule'''

| '''''Legends'' of Hyrule Pack'''

| {{LA|-}} Pack<br/>{{PH|-}} &<br/>{{ST|-}} Pack<br/>''A Link Between World'' Pack

| $9.99 USD (Wii U)<br/>$19.99 USD (Wii U/3DS)

| {{Section|Legends Character Pack|[[Linkle]]<br/>[[Toon Link#Hyrule Warriors|Toon Link]]<br/>[[Tetra#Hyrule Warriors|Tetra]]<br/>[[King Daphnes]]<br/>[[Skull Kid#Hyrule Warriors|Skull Kid]]<br/>[[Trident#Hyrule Warriors|Trident]] Weapon (Ganondorf)}}

| $12.99 USD

| {{Flag|noa}}<br/>{{Flag|jp}}<br/>{{Flag|eur}}

| '''{{LA|-}} Pack'''

| {{Section|Link's Awakening Pack|[[Marin#Hyrule Warriors|Marin]]<br/>[[Boots#Hyrule Warriors|Boots]] Weapon (Linkle)}}

| '''{{PH|-}} & {{ST|-}} Pack'''''

| {{Section|A Link Between Worlds Pack|'''{{ALBW|-}} Pack'''}}

| $4.99 USD (Wii U)<br/>$9.99 USD (Wii U/3DS)

 

Prior to October 16, 2014, the four DLC packs could all be pre-purchased as a bundle through the "Hero of Hyrule" Pack on the Nintendo eShop. The packs came at a discounted price of $19.99, and also included a [[Dark Link]] costume for Link for immediate use.<ref name="quote2">{{Cite Web|author=Nintendo|url=http://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/dlc/|title=Hyrule Warriors – Expand your adventure with DLC packs|site=Zelda.com}}</ref> The DLC packs would download automatically upon their release date. The Dark Link costume is also available for use if all four packs are bought separately outside of the "Hero of Hyrule" Pack. In Japan only, individual items from a pack can be purchased alone.

 

Following the release of {{HW|L|-}} for the 3DS, three of the four 3DS DLC packs became available both in individual purchase and in a season pass for the Wii U version, entitled the "Legends of Hyrule" Pack. The packs are available at a discounted price of $9.99. A season pass for both the 3DS and Wii U versions can also be purchased for $19.99. However, unlike the 3DS version of the DLC packs, which includes Adventure Mode maps and [[My Fairy]] outfits, the Wii U versions of these packs only include new {{Plural|HW|Warrior}} and {{Plural|HW|Weapon}}. In addition to these packs, there is also the separate Legends Character Pack, which includes the {{Plural|HW|Weapon}} and {{Plural|HW|Warrior}} from the base version of the 3DS game.

Additionally, [[Medli]] was released separately as free DLC for both versions of the game in {{Version|HW|1.9.0}} alongside {{HW|L|-}}' Master Wind Waker Pack.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=Additionally, Medli from the Wind Waker will be a free download for both versions of the game. She will release alongside the “Master Wind Waker” pack.|author=Brian|published=March 18, 2016|retrieved=March 25, 2016|url=http://nintendoeverything.com/hyrule-warriors-legends-dlc-detailed/|title=Hyrule Warriors Legends DLC detailed|site=Nintendo Everything|type=}}</ref>

Purchasing the Link's Awakening Pack or the Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks Pack without the Legends Pack downloaded will grant Toon Link and Linkle with only their weapons from those packs.<ref name="3DSDLC Notes">{{Cite Web|author=Tamoor Hussain|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/hyrule-warriors-3dswii-u-season-pass-and-dlc-detai/1100-6435792/|title=Hyrule Warriors 3DS/Wii U Season Pass and DLC Detailed|site=gamespot.com}}</ref>

==={{HW|L|-}} Content===

{{HW|-}} is also compatible with content from {{HW|L}} for the Nintendo 3DS, as of the {{Version|HW|1.8.0}} update. By purchasing the Legends Character Pack or redeeming a code for the Pack that is included with the purchase of {{HW|L|-}}, new playable Warriors and weapons are unlocked in the Wii U version. These include Tetra, King Daphnes, and Toon Link from {{TWW|-}};<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2L8Cfafrvc 『ゼルダ無双 ハイラルオールスターズ』E3トレーラー]</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|author=Koei Tecmo|url=http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/zelda-3ds/|title=ニンテンドー3DS『ゼルダ無双 ハイラルオールスターズ』公式サイト|site=gamecity.ne.jp}}</ref> Skull Kid from {{MM|-}}; the original character Linkle; and Ganondorf's Trident weapon. These can also be added to the Wii U version without the purchase of the 3DS version by purchasing the Legends Character Pack from the eShop directly. Additionally, three of the 3DS version's DLC packs were made available for the Wii U version with limited content, which include only the new characters and weapons from those packs. These three packs could all be pre-purchased through the "Legends of Hyrule" Pack.<ref name="3DSDLC">{{Cite Web|quote= | author= Nintendo|published= |retrieved= March 18, 2016|url= http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-3DS/Hyrule-Warriors-Legends-1025970.html#Downloadable_content|title= Hyrule Warriors: Legends Downloadable Content|site= Nintendo.co.uk}}</ref>

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====[[Costume]]s====

===[[Glitches in Hyrule Warriors|Glitches]]===

 

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