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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 ''Hyrule Warriors'' (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 of 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 temporarily access to an even more powerful Special Attack.

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.

[[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 ''The Legend of Zelda'', although some also require the path to be found using items like the [[Raft]]. Some blocks award in [[Item Cards]], which are based on items from ''The Legend of Zelda'', 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.