Secrets:
What are the rewards for Gratitude Crystals in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
Early in the game, Batreaux will ask you for Gratitude Crystals. These can be found in Skyloft and certain other areas, but you can also obtain them through sidequests.
For each specific amount of crystals, you will receive a reward:
| 5 Gratitude Crystals | Medium Wallet (500 Rupees) | |
| 10 Gratitude Crystals | Piece of Heart | |
| 30 Gratitude Crystals | Big Wallet (1000 Rupees) | Cursed Medal |
| 40 Gratitude Crystals | Gold Rupee | |
| 50 Gratitude Crystals | Giant Wallet (5000 Rupees) | |
| 70 Gratitude Crystals | 2 Gold Rupees | |
| 80 Gratitude Crystals | Tycoon Wallet (9000 Rupees) | |
Secrets:
How can I activate a Goddess Wall in a specific area by playing my harp and drawing a symbol on the wall with my sword?
| Nim |
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Play your harp near a group of butterflies in certain areas, and a Goddess Wall will appear nearby. Hold your sword up to the light, and draw the indicated symbol on the wall to receive the next item:
| Arrows: | draw a bow |
| Bombs: | draw a circle |
| Hearts: | draw a heart |
| Rupees | draw a diamond |
| Fairies: | draw a triforce |
Personal tip:
How do you defeat the final boss Demise in the game?
| Lennahawk |
| 275 |
 | 13 jaar |
When you're about to face the final boss Demise, he's really hard to hit and eventually you can't even touch him when the lightning strikes... If you hold your sword up just like with a skyward strike, you'll catch the lightning. Shoot it at Demise, and he'll be electrified. Then, hit him as much as you can!
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
What funny things do Gossip Stones do in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
When Link plays his harp near a swarm of butterflies, a Gossip Stone appears. Besides the helpful advice they provide, there is even more fun to be had with them in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Here's a list of what they can do:
- Upon appearing, they immediately generate a random Treasure.
- If you make a bomb explode next to the Gossip Stone, it will shoot up into the air like a rocket, explode upon hitting something, and then pop back out of the ground.
- If you play the harp next to a Gossip Stone, it starts to dance.
- Shooting an arrow at it will produce one green Rupee.
Personal tip:
How to defeat all the final bosses in Skyward Sword?
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Here you can see how to defeat all those tough bosses in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Personal tip:
How do you defeat the boss Ghirahim in the first temple of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
At the end of the first temple of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, you will face Ghirahim in a battle. He has an annoying defense mechanism. He blocks everything with his hand. The trick is to attack him from the other side. He blocks with his right hand, so you should attack him from the left. It might be a bit tricky at first, but it's not too difficult. After that, you need to strike when he is preparing his powerful attacks. Eventually, he will give up.
Secrets:
How can I obtain the unbreakable Hylian Shield from Lanayru the Thunder Dragon in Lanayru Gorge?
Go to Lanayru the Thunder Dragon in Lanayru Gorge and start the Boss Rush challenge in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Defeat 8 bosses in a row and then stop. Lanayru will then give you the unbreakable Hylian Shield!
Personal tip:
How can I dodge Ghirahim's hand in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
| Jorden1506 |
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To dodge Ghirahim's hand in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, you need to hold your sword as far back as possible and then suddenly strike. This way, Ghirahim won't be able to block your sword.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
Are you experiencing a game-breaking glitch in Skyward Sword?
In Skyward Sword, there's a glitch that prevents further progress in the game. This is caused when you, while collecting the three dragon songs, go to Lanayru Desert first. You need to complete the quests in Faron Woods and Eldin Volcano first before heading to Lanayru Desert.
If this glitch does happen to you, there's a Wii Channel that you can download from the Wii Shop Channel to fix the game again.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
Is Zelda's Lullaby hidden in the Ballad of the Goddess?
When you play the song "Ballad of the Goddess," the main theme of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, backwards, you can hear the song "Zelda's Lullaby" from the N64 classic
Ocarina of Time.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
Where does Link find the toilet in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
On the ground floor of the dormitory where you end up at the beginning, next to the kitchen, there's a door. When you enter that door, you'll find yourself in the bathroom. If Link stands on it, you'll hear the toilet flushing.
in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Personal tip:
How can I collect bombs for free in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
Once you've obtained your bomb bag at the second temple in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, you can refill your bomb bag at any bomb flower. Pick up the bomb with A, then press B. This way you'll get free bombs!
Secrets:
How do you enter Zelda's room in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
Once you've obtained the clawshots in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, head to the roof of the dormitory. There you'll find a chimney. On the inside of the overhang of that chimney, there's a spot you can target with your clawshots. Aim for it and then drop down. Crawl through a small space at the bottom. You'll now find yourself in Zelda's room. When you then open her closet, you'll receive a piece of heart.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
How can you see the Tingle pop in Zelda: Skyward Sword through a crack in the wall between Karane's and Zelda's room?
When you look through a crack in the wall from Karane's room in the dormitory into Zelda's room, you can see the Tingle doll. As most people know, Tingle is a fairy that has played a role in several Zelda adventures in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Secrets:
How can I find out who is occupying the bathroom all night?
Ever wondered who that person is hogging the bathroom all night long?
Well, in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, head up to the dormitory roof and aim the Clawshots at the inside of the chimney, then drop down. Once inside, you can peek through the grate and catch the culprit in the act.
Secrets:
How do I access the Boss Rush and Silent Realms in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
Once you have healed Lanayru the Thunder Dragon, he will mention that he is preparing a surprise for you in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Leave the area and return, and he will grant you access to the Boss Rush mode, where you can replay all boss battles (except the final one) as many times as you like.
You can also now revisit the Silent Realms as many times as you want.
Secrets:
How can I unlock Hero Mode in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
Finish The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and you can convert the save file into Hero Mode. You'll take double the damage, hearts and heart plants only appear if you're wearing a Heart Medal, and the final boss becomes available in the Boss Rush.
Secrets:
How can I effectively use Skyward Strike techniques in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
If you have charged a Skyward Strike in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, you can also release the energy with a horizontal attack (very useful for large groups of enemies) or a thrust attack.
You can also use the energy to make the Spin Attack stronger and larger.
Secrets:
How do you obtain the Final Skyward Strike upgrade in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
When playing Hero Mode in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, you will retain the Skyward Strike upgrade.
Upon receiving the Master Sword again, you will receive one final upgrade that reduces the recharge time to 0 seconds.
Personal tip:
How can I efficiently manage rupees in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
| Gycio |
| 630 |
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Rupees are not just currency, but also ammunition here, so you have to be smart with them and not spend everything at once. Keep the rupee spending balance in check and keep collecting rupees. The easiest way to get them is through minigames and defeating enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Personal tip:
How to defeat Girahim, the Dark Lord, and make it as easy as pie?
Right at the end of the game, just before facing the final boss, Demise, you'll have to fight Girahim one more time. He seems to be made of iron and takes you to annoying platforms in the sky! You might be thinking, "Oh, now I'm done for," but not with this tip. Simply walk towards him and wildly swing your
remote control. Link will now strike many times, hitting Girahim repeatedly, causing him to usually fly off the edge again without launching a counterattack, allowing you to hit him with your sword for real. This way, you'll easily reach your save point! Piece of cake, right?
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
Where can I find the elusive cats with big ears in Skyloft near the large statue with the clawshots in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
| Lennahawk |
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When you're in Skyloft and you have the clawshots, you'll see by the big statue of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword a grabbable thing [one you can grab with the clawshots], and there are loads of those weird cats with big ears there.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
Can cats fly in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword if you throw them down?
| Lennahawk |
| 275 |
If you find a cat (remlit) and throw it down, it will fly back up in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword!
Personal tip:
How can I get horns from enemies using the whip in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
| Lennahawk |
| 275 |
| 13 jaar |
If you have the whip in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, you can use it against those red enemies with horns. When you do that, it won't hurt them, but you will get their horn!
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
How can you deflect Demise with a Bug Net during the final boss battle?
During the second phase of the final boss battle with Demise, you can whip out your Bug Net, and Demise will then keep his eyes on this net and not attack. You can also deflect his Sword Beams with it. This is a kind of running gag in Zelda games; in A Link to the Past, you could deflect Agahnim's attacks with a Bug Net, in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, you could do the same with Ganon using an empty bottle, and in
Twilight Princess, you can distract Ganondorf with a fishing rod.
Secrets:
How to find the Moonlight Merchant and buy rare treasures in Skyward Sword?
In the cave next to the waterfall on Skyloft, where you also have to go through at the beginning of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword to rescue your Loftwing, you can find a special type of Gossip Stone at night, called the Moonlight Merchant, who sells very rare treasures. You can find him by playing your harp about halfway through the cave where a swarm of butterflies flies.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
How do you make Beedle angry in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
When you try to leave Beedle's air shop on Skyloft without buying anything, he gets angry and throws you down a hatch in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
Why do the Parellas and Kikwis in Zelda games say "It's a secret to everybody"?
At a certain spot in Lake Hylia, one of the Parella's will say the phrase "It's a secret to everybody." This phrase is also said by the Kikwi named Yerbal in the Faron Woods (when the forest is flooded). It's a line that appears in almost every Zelda game since the very first one.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
Did you know that the Gratitude Crystals in Skyward Sword are based on Japanese candy called kompeit??
Did you know that the Gratitude Crystals in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword are based on Japanese candy called kompeit?? The same goes for the Star Bits in the [Super Mario Galaxy](http://www.mariowii.nl/en/wii-game-information.php?Nintendo=Super_Mario_Galaxy) games.
Personal tip:
How do you perform evasive maneuvers during battles in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
Hold down the Z button and then press the A button in the direction you want to go. Sideways will make you dodge to the side. Backwards will make you do a backflip, and forwards is not recommended, as it will make you jump towards the enemy. These moves will come in handy during battles in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Secrets:
What can I do at night with Rupin, the plaza seller?
| Retrogast |
| 6421 |
Visit people from the plaza at night in their own homes. At the seller Rupin, you can do something different at night than during the day. During the day, he sells arrows and bombs, but at night, you have the so-called Rupin Secret Night Market from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Every time it's night, he buys 4 different treasures (items for upgrading things, monster claw, etc.). He buys these treasures for a lot of rupees and 4 different ones every day. This is a fun way to earn rupees!
P.S.: Instead of being annoying and cheerful, he is grumpy and uninterested in the evening.
Can't find it? Watch the video. In the first minute, you can see what the Secret Night Market is.
Secrets:
How can I determine day and night in Skyloft?
| Retrogast |
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Don't know how to get night time in Skyloft? Just go sleep in someone's house (almost every house has a bed) in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. You can then choose whether you want to sleep until evening or morning. As a bonus, your hearts will also be fully restored. You can reverse this process by going to sleep again.
Secrets:
Have you ever seen Rupin's wife's antique collection and how much it costs if something breaks?
| Retrogast |
| 6421 |
Ever been to the seller's place? His wife has a nice collection of antiques there with 'fragile things'. Those pots on thin shelves, very tempting to break. Roll against them once and they all fall at once. The problem, however, is that she gets a little angry and you'll have to pay for the entire antique collection (20 rupees each time). But it's worth it :p.
Personal tip:
How can I use monster drops to upgrade my items at Gondo during the day?
At first glance, it may not seem like much use (monster claws, jelly, etc.), but these items are actually super useful. With these items, you can upgrade your gear. You can do this at Gondo during the day. It will cost you some rupees and some monster drops. He can also repair your shield for a small fee of 10 rupees.
Secrets:
How can I open unopened treasure chests and break goddess cubes in Skyloft?
| Retrogast |
| 6421 |
Do you have those black chests in Skyloft that you can't open? So annoying! In the levels below Skyloft, you'll come across those gray cubes (goddess cubes) from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Give them a Skyward strike to break them. When you do that, one of the many dark purple chests in Skyloft will turn pink, allowing you to open it. Of course, you'll have to find it first, which can be quite a task.
Secrets:
How do I find Bamboo Island in Skyloft?
| Retrogast |
| 6421 |
Somewhere in Skyloft, as you fly around, you will come across a bamboo house on one of the little islands. If you enter, you will encounter a sword master from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. He has a mini-game ready for you. Try to hit a super long bamboo stick with your sword as many times as possible before it falls over. This will cost you 10 rupees, but if you achieve certain scores, you will win prizes.
Check out the video after 2 and a half minutes.
Secrets:
How can the beetle in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword assist you?
| Retrogast |
| 6421 |
Having trouble with something or running low on hearts and almost dying? Then make use of the beetle from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. This little gadget allows you to explore your surroundings. Additionally, it also collects rupees and hearts for you (unfortunately, no heart containers).
Fun fact: Fly your little bug towards some monsters. They will run away screaming from this bug, which is funny but also quite handy, as it allows you to pass by without getting hit. Later in the game, you can upgrade your beetle even further so it can do even more.
Personal tip:
How can I improve my progress in a game?
Having trouble in the game and Fi's hints aren't helping? No worries!
What not to do:
If you're stuck at a certain point, don't backtrack from where you need to go. Doing so will only hold you back and waste your time.
What to do instead:
Always stick to where you need to be. The solution is usually nearby. Just take a look around and/or read any tips provided in the level; this will save you a lot of time and frustration.
Still can't figure it out?
Search for "Zelda Skyward Sword walkthrough" on YouTube or check out the walkthrough on this page.
Personal tip:
How to get infinite fairies in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword?
| Tornado |
| 128 |
| 14 jaar |
In the Sealed Temple of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, there's a pot with a fairy inside. If you grab this fairy, go through the Gate of Time, and then return, the pot with the fairy will be there again. This way, you can get infinite fairies.
Secrets:
How do you perform a half Skyward Strike and uppercut against Girahim?
You need to perform a half Skyward Strike followed by an uppercut against Girahim.
Skyward Sword is a fantastic game and proves that motion controls can indeed enrich the gaming experience.
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