The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom / Open World
Tears of the Kingdom Dragon's Tears, Master Sword, and Final Route Checklist A story cleanup guide for Dragon's Tears, the Master Sword, final-route prep, armor, weapons, and what to check before finishing the game.
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Helpful Video Walkthroughs Videos help with route feel and boss timing while the written guide keeps searchable steps and checklists.
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Tears of the Kingdom Official Final Trailer youtube / Nintendo of America Use the trailer for story tone; the written guide focuses on route and cleanup checks.
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If you want the story to feel cleaner, stabilize map unlocks and Regional Phenomena first, then focus Dragon’s Tears and late main-quest cleanup. The Master Sword, Dragon’s Tears, and final route work best as one pre-finale checklist instead of random discoveries.
Recommended Story Rhythm
Stage Do this Early Lookout Landing, paraglider, towers, nearby shrines Mid story Regional Phenomena, starting with Rito for exploration value Late midgame Dragon’s Tears, Depths routes, key abilities, gear upgrades Before finale Review Master Sword, armor, meals, bows, and travel points After credits Return for full collection, armor upgrades, and remaining quests
Pre-Finale Checklist
Check Why Regional Phenomena complete Supports main quest flow and companion abilities Enough towers opened Makes cleanup much faster Dragon’s Tears reviewed in order Keeps the story easier to follow Master Sword ready Helps final-route confidence Common armor upgraded Improves mistake recovery Depths travel network usable Makes resources and route returns easier
Dragon’s Tears Tips
If you want to avoid spoilers, follow quest guidance instead of reading the full order early.
If you have already cleared several main routes, doing Tears as a focused cleanup can feel smoother.
When you find a geoglyph, mark nearby towers, shrines, and travel points.
Story cleanup pairs well with map cleanup.
Do Not Ignore Before The Finale
Healing meals and recovery resources.
Bows, shields, and strong weapons.
Upgraded armor for your common mistakes.
Fast travel points for resource returns.
Optional caves, wells, lightroots, and collectibles you still care about.
