There are three main branches of the Zelda timeline which split from one another after the events of Ocarina of Time . BOTW ’s developers have ambiguously stated that the game takes place at the end of the Zelda timeline, though the exact branch it belongs in remains to be confirmed. Bits and pieces of lore referenced in BOTW and TOTK ’s trailers thus far seem to include details from all three branches, potentially implying that these games will be connected to the timeline in its entirety. A full playthrough of every single mainline Zelda game before TOTK ’s release would be a near-impossible feat, but Zelda fans should be sure to revisit these major tit

BOTW ’s developers have stated that the game takes place at the end of the Zelda timeline. While this leaves its exact placement ambiguous, Link’s lost memories suggest that he and the other characters are familiar with the timeline’s legends of old. Zelda distinctly references the Heroes of Sky, Time, and Twilight, and she and her fellow Champions are well aware that Link is the very same Hero reincarnated in their era. As such, it seems that the Triforce’s keepers in BOTW have some understanding of their place in the broader scale of this universe’s destiny, which places a lot of pressure on Zelda to succeed in unlocking her power before Ganon’s ret

The ReDead are frightening enemies that are hard to forget about, Legend of Zelda enemies first introduced in Ocarina of Time . They typically take the form of a tall, emaciated zombie with a mask, and paralyze Link with their gaze before moving in to attack. They're slow-moving enemies that are weak to fire and sunlight, and live in underground ar

If the ReDead were to appear in Tears Of the Kingdom secret treasure of the Kingdom , they could be quite different from how they are in most games. They might take the form of skeletons instead of zombies, and either join the ranks of BOTW 's Stal or completely replace them. Malice animating the skeletons of dead Hylians and turning them against Link during the night sounds like a good story for them, and makes sense with the large amounts of Malice infecting Hyrule as shown in the trailers available so far. Their paralyzing ability could be more obnoxious than it was in past games, however, especially if they're alongside BOTW 's other powerful enemies and bosses , given the game's ragdoll physics and the various elemental effects enemies can

There's no better way to begin a revisit of The Legend of Series than with the first story in its saga, and Skyward Sword’s story and lore present players with plenty to take note of before playing TOTK . Not only are BOTW ’s Goddess statues the very same statues of Hylia that appear in the series’ prequel, but Princess Zelda’s struggle to connect with the Goddess in BOTW may circle back to the lore that was introduced in Skyward Sword . More importantly, TOTK ’s trailers have confirmed a return to the Sky world above Hyrule , so fans of Skyward Sword will likely want to see how this area has changed in the centuries since the Era of

After the reveal of **The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ** , it didn't take long for theories and rumors about the trailers to surface. Nintendo has done its best to keep the information given in trailers to a minimum, but the hidden details have been more than enough to spark rumors. While some rumors don't hold much weight, others have enough credence to possibly be included in Tears of the Kingdom when it launc

Across the Legend of Zelda series, Link has battled against numerous types of enemies and bosses. Many of them make frequent appearances across the different games while others only feature in a few. They're rarely the same from game to game, but they're called by the same names and share physical attributes across their incarnations. Some of these recurring foes are in Breath of the Wild , such as Bokoblins, Lizalfos, and Wizzrobes. Others, on the other hand, are absent, including some of the best bosses from Zelda 's water dungeons since there's no underwater exploration in BOTW . However, there is still the possibility for them to appear in Tears of the Kingd

Link and Zelda are obvious must-haves that possibly do not even deserve a spot on the list. Not only are Link and Zelda both shown in the trailers for Tears of the Kingdom , but they are also the main characters in the series. However, it is still quite possible that their roles could see some changes from the norm in this new story. Mainly because Zelda won't actually be a princess this time around, and it will be interesting to see if Nintendo leans into that change in Hyrule's leadership and what ripple effects that could cre

If Skulltulas were to come to TOTK , they hopefully wouldn't ambush Link as they do in other games. Having a spider with a skull on its back jump out from the shadows is terrifying, and may leave players regretting their decision to explore BOTW 2 's cave areas. A good way to make Skulltulas more bearable could be for TOTK to take away their protective shell and have them act like Keese in that they can hide but reveal themselves before attacking - though hopefully they wouldn't also swarm like Keese can - and that they'd both be one-hit enemies that pose little threat. Given the floating islands, it's even possible that they would ride on Keese or be carried by them if they took this f