The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: How to Complete the Four Divine Beasts

Here's a quick guide on how to complete the Four Divine Beasts in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

The four Divine Beasts are a big part of Breath of the Wild, and each one has its own puzzles and boss. You'll need to get inside, find the map, activate five terminals, and then take on the boss waiting at the end.

You can do the Divine Beasts in any order, so there's no need to worry about following a certain route. If one is giving you a hard time, leave it for now and come back when you have better gear or just feel like trying again.

Get to the Divine Beast

You'll have to deal with the area around it first. Each Divine Beast has its own quest, and you'll usually need to talk to NPCs nearby to figure out how to reach it. Follow the quest until you eventually get a way inside.

Before heading in, it's worth looking around the area for some extra weapons, food, and other supplies. You might as well pick them up while you're there.

Find the Map Terminal

Get the map before you start running around everywhere. Once you're inside, look for the terminal that gives you the Divine Beast's map. It shows you the layout and, more importantly, lets you control different parts of the Beast.

You'll need to use those controls to reach some of the other terminals, so getting the map early makes the whole thing much easier to understand.

Find All Five Terminals

This is where you'll spend most of your time. Each Divine Beast has five terminals to activate. Some are easy to reach, while others require you to move parts of the Beast, use your runes, climb around, or figure out how to get into a particular room.

If you get stuck, don't keep trying the same thing over and over. Look around the room, check the map, and see if changing the Beast's position opens up a new path.

Get Ready for the Boss

Make sure you're actually ready before activating the last terminal. Once all five terminals are activated, you'll be sent into a boss fight. Heal up beforehand and make sure you have some decent weapons, arrows, and food.

The bosses don't all work the same way, so pay attention to their attacks and don't be afraid to take a moment to figure out what you're supposed to do.

Finish All Four Beasts

You'll eventually have to deal with Vah Medoh, Vah Ruta, Vah Rudania, and Vah Naboris. Each completed Divine Beast gives you a Champion ability, which stays with you for the rest of the game. They're useful outside the Divine Beasts too, so completing them can make the rest of your adventure easier.

You can also leave a Divine Beast and come back later if you need to. There's no reason to force yourself through it if you're stuck.

Take your time with each Beast, and make sure you're prepared before starting the final fight.

FAQ

Q. Can I leave a Divine Beast after entering it?
A. Yes. You can leave and come back later if you want to explore, collect supplies, or do something else first.

Q. Do I have to complete all four Divine Beasts?
A. No. You can continue the game without completing all four, although they are an important part of the main story.

Q. What do I get for completing a Divine Beast?
A. You get one of the four Champion abilities, and defeating its boss also moves the main story forward. 

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