The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas an opportunity to incorporate an element fromPokemon Legends: Arceusto elevate one of its more underused mechanics. So far, a lot of new features forTears of the Kingdomhave already been shown off in trailers, making it clear that it will be a far different experience fromBreath of the Wildeven taking their shared traits into account. Since the game is already upgrading in several areas, that likely includes some that have not been shown off yet. That could include one of the game’s more unusual tricks.
One of Link’snew abilities inTears of the Kingdomis called Fuse, and it allows him to meld items together into something new, creating new weapons in the process. In essence, this provides players with a weapon crafting mechanic that was missing inBreath of the Wild. In addition to creating brand-new weapons and shields, it can also augment existing combat tools. Such methods include coating an arrow with Chuchu jelly to change its properties or strapping a Puffshroom to a shield to create smokescreens. Fusing looks set to give Link a wide arsenal of new options in combat.
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Tears Of The Kingdom’s Fuse Can Give Thrown Weapons A Serious Upgrade
InPokemon Legends: Arceus, the player could craft special Poke Balls. Whilecatching Pokemon inLegends: Arceuswas something every player would expect, making their own Poke Balls was a new twist for the game. In particular, there were two ways to modify Poke Balls beyond the usual catch rate increase. The Feather, Wing, and Jet Balls all flew far further than normal, while Heavy, Leaden, and Gigaton Balls had a shorter distance in exchange for better catch rates. This design could have a good argument to be adapted intoTears of the Kingdomwith a few gameplay upgrades.
AlthoughBreath of the Wilddoes feature enchanted weapons, players could not craft their own. With Fuse as one ofTears of the Kingdom’s new features, that has changed, andLegends: Arceus' Feather and Heavy Balls could be a partial inspiration for that. In fact, the Long Throw enchantment fromBotWmakes it a more plausible inclusion. Similar to the Feather Balls, a weapon could be enchanted to fly far further, letting them deal its full damage from a distance. On the other hand, a weapon that is enchanted similar to a Heavy Ball, with a shorter throw distance but significantly more power, would be a situational yet fun addition.
It would be easy to figure out ways to useTears of the Kingdom’s Fuse to make these sorts of weapons. The way thatPokemon Legends: Arceus' ball crafting mechanicworked, using special ores, would be a viable option. In fact, a weapon’s properties being affected by what it’s made of makes more sense than any other option. Another way to handle this would be by applying monster parts, similar to other confirmed fusion options. Something like a Keese Wing would be good for the weapons that fly far, while parts from a heavy enemy like a Moblin or Darknut could do the opposite.
When it comes to ways that Fuse can improveTears of the Kingdom’s weapons, adjusting the way Link throws them may not be the first thing many would think of. However, amongLink’s new abilities inTotK, a few new tricks regarding thrown weapons could add a new dimension to combat, as well as make weapons that are about to break into far more useful resources. Not to mention, Link’s weapons could use an upgrade regardless, soLegends: Arceus' unique balls are a fine influence. Ultimately, with Fuse available inTears of The Kingdom, throwing weapons can become a much more viable strategy.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis set to release onMay 12, 2023, exclusively for Nintendo Switch.
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