Paraglider Course

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The Paraglider Course is a Mini-Game in Breath of the Wild.[2]

Location and Rules

The Paraglider Course only becomes available once Link clears Korgu Chideh Shrine. After this, Mimo will appear at the top of Koholit Rock on Eventide Island. He has come to the Island to live freely and unrestricted, like the Wind.[3] He asks Link if he also longs to be like the Wind.[4] While Link's ability to fly is different than his own, Mimo believes it is similar enough to undergo his training, which is supposed to help one become the Wind.[5]

When Link asks, Mimo explains that he wishes to emulate the free movement of the Wind.[6] To achieve this goal, he has created a training program that consists of flying through Rings that float in the air.[7] He promises that if Link decides to try his training, he will find it rewarding.[8]

If Link agrees to attempt his training, Mimo will be happy,[9] though he asks for 20 Rupees to set up the Paraglider Course.[1] Once Link has paid, Mimo asks him to wait while he prepares the Course.[10] After this is done, Mimo apologizes for taking so long and explains that Link can start whenever he is ready.[11] He recommends taking off to the left, as Link will be able to drift along a calm breeze.[12]

During the Mini-Game, a total of 70 Rings will appear on Eventide Island. Using Updrafts and his Paraglider, Link must maneuver himself to pass through as many Rings as possible without touching the ground.[note 1] The game ends when Link either falls out of the sky or passes through all 70 Rings, at which point Mimo will return him to Koholit Rock.[13]

Mimo will give Link a reward depending on how many Rings he has passed through. If Link totaled 19 or less Rings, Mimo realizes he overestimated Link and tells him to keep training on the Paraglider Course to strengthen his ability.[14] He does not give Link a reward. If Link clears between 20 and 24 Rings, Mimo says he still has progress to make before he is one with the Wind.[15] For his participation, he gifts Link a Red Rupee.[16] Next, if Link passes through 24 to 29 Rings, Mimo notes that he takes to his Paraglider well and gives him a Purple Rupee.[17] Should Link pass between 30 to 49 Rings, Mimo informs him that even Rito do not score so well, declaring him one with the Wind and rewarding him with a Silver Rupee.[18] Finally, if Link passes through at least 50 Rings, Mimo asks if he is a Rito in disguise.[19] For being able to see him fly like that, Mimo rewards Link with a Gold Rupee.[20]

After giving Link his reward, Mimo asks if he would like to attempt the Paraglider Course again.[21] During any subsequent attempts, Mimo will remind Link that he will be there to swoop in if he gets tired.[22] However, if Link decides not to go again, Mimo compares him to a Cucco, first flying before clucking.[23] Despite this, he anticipates Link's return.[24]

Nomenclature

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Notes

  1. Link can land on top of Koholit Rock without facing any repercussions.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "I require 20 rupees to set up a course for you to train. Is that acceptable?" — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—The Complete Official Guide, Piggyback Interactive Limited, pg. 340
  3. "What is my purpose here, you ask? I suppose...I am here to find my freedom. In a manner of speaking. I want to live as the wind does—free and unrestricted. To bide here and listen to its voice offers a taste of that freedom." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  4. "Don't you long to be like the wind too?" — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  5. "Your style of wing is different than mine but similar enough that I think you could undergo my training to become the wind." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  6. "[Train to what?] The wind is stormy or calm by turns but always moves as it will. I seek to emulate its freedom by mimicking its movements." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  7. "To that end, I have devised a training program that involves flying through rings suspended in the air." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  8. "Should you choose to undertake this training, I promise that you will find it enriching." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  9. "It lifts my spirits to hear of your keen interest." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  10. "You should wait here while I prepare the course for you." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  11. "That took longer than I expected. My apologies. But it is ready now for you to fly whenever you are ready." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  12. "I recommend...the route over there. It can be enjoyable to waft along on a calm breeze. But the choice is ultimately yours. Whatever you decide, the wind will welcome you." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  13. "Hmmm. Stay there and I will come collect you, my flightless friend." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  14. "Hmm? How many rings did you achieve? 19? I appear to have overestimated your skill a bit, it seems. You may be unaccustomed to flying. But this is nothing a bit of practice on my course can't correct." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  15. "Hmm...20 rings. A fair showing, but you are not yet one with the wind." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  16. "Still, I suppose you deserve this participation reward." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  17. "You achieved 25 rings, hm? Very good. You take to your strange wings quite well. Here, this is for you." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  18. "You achieved 30 rings?! That is wonderful! Your score is unsurpassed, even by we Rito! You have truly become one with the wind, and so I must insist that you accept this reward." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  19. "70?! Unbelievable... Are you certain that you're not a Rito in disguise?!" — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  20. "To see you soar was a rare treat. Here, you deserve to be rewarded in kind." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  21. "Are you satisfied for the day? Or would you like to train again?" — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  22. "I will be ready to swoop in whenever you tire of flying, so do not worry yourself on that account." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  23. "[Nah, I'll pass.] Yes, you are much like a Cucco. First you fly, and now you cluck. Most intriguing." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)
  24. "I look forward to seeing you again." — Mimo (Breath of the Wild)