The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sage companion abilities enable Link to unleash the elements. Likewise, they offer utility effects that should aid in exploration. Here's our guide to help you with the best Sage companion abilities in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Likewise, please bear in mind that this article contains early to mid-game spoilers.
Table of Contents [hide]Introduction to Sage companion abilities in Zelda: Tears of the KingdomTulin, Sage of WindYunobo, Sage of FireRiju, Sage of LightningSidon, Sage of WaterThe Fifth Sage
From there, you'll tackle their respective main quest objectives, where you're also aided by a companion. At the end of each region's main quest, that character will continue supporting you by handing you their Sage Vow. These are active by default, allowing you to make use of that companion's power. You can also deactivate them, if you prefer, by checking the key items tab of your inventory. In most situations, these powers can be used by going near a companion and pressing the A button.
Combat usage: This causes a gust of wind to blow, knocking back smaller enemies. It's somewhat useless, but Tulin does shoot three arrows, often hitting their mark.Exploration usage: This is where this power becomes integral. Basically, Tulin will blow a gust of wind toward the direction that you're facing. This creates a speed burst as you're gliding. With repeated casts when it's off-cooldown, you'll be able to reach areas with ease.Take to the skies and reach distant areas faster via Tulin's Wind Burst.
Combat usage: Yunobo turns into a spinning ball that can be launched, bowling over enemies and igniting them. This is great when in a bind, since it deals a bit of damage, and forces enemies away from Link.Exploration usage: Yunobo's rolling attack can destroy rock slides and ore nodes. If ever you've gotten frustrated when blunt weapons keep breaking when exploring caves or farming ores/Zonai materials, then you can let Yunobo do all the work for you. Even better, this is active when you're riding vehicles, which means Yunobo can roll over enemies or destroy obstacles.Destroy enemies and objects, even while riding vehicles, with Yunobo's Rolling Fireball.
Combat usage: When activated, an AoE field emanates outward. Shooting an arrow at anything within that field calls down a devastating lightning strike and explosion, which will hit multiple enemies. There are, however, a couple of problems. The first is the long cooldown and taking several seconds before the AoE field can reach faraway targets. The second is that Riju uses melee weapons. If you want to keep your distance, you'd often chase her down just to activate her ability, and then wait for the AoE field to get wider.Exploration usage: This is a bit like Yunobo's rock slide/ore-breaking effect, given the destructive explosion that it causes. In a few situations, it can also be used to power up push block batteries and devices.It might take a while for the AoE field to grow, but Riju's Lightning Strike power packs a punch. Just cross your fingers that she's near you and not close to the enemies that you're targeting.
Combat usage: Sidon creates a water bubble that encases Link, preventing one instance of damage from any source. This is great on paper, as this can save you from certain death. The problem is that, much like Riju, Sidon is an aggressive melee fighter. If he's engaged with an enemy, you have to go near him to activate this power. And, yes, there will be moments where, upon activation, the bubble will break since you'd get hit, too. Apart from this, your first melee attack will cause that bubble to dissipate, so you can shoot out a water-based projectile.Exploration usage: For one thing, it cleans up gunk, a central mechanic during the Lanayru/Zora's Domain quest chain. Likewise, you can pop it to cool off when in regions with hotter temperatures.This image shows Sidon's Si-don't Bother Getting This Water Bubble Early ability.
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