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The Invasion Begins Walkthrough

Hyrule Warriors 100% Completion Walkthrough32 chapters
  • The Sorceress of the WoodsDefend Faron Woods, save the Deku Tree, defeat Gohma and unlock Lana.
  • The Girl in the Green TunicFaron Woods, Skull Kid, Cucco Chicks, Gold Skulltulas and heart items.
  • The Dragon of the CavesFind the ancient ring, take Volga’s keeps, beat two King Dodongos, and collect both Gold Skulltulas.
  • Darkness FallsValley of Seers, Gohma, Manhandla, Wizzro, Ganondorf and both Gold Skulltulas.
  • A New DisturbanceWin the Forsaken Fortress, get the Hammer, beat Gohma and Boss Blin, and find every collectible.
  • Watchers of the TriforceCapture the Sage Keeps, beat Gohma, Manhandla and Phantom Ganon, get every item.
  • The Armies of RuinCapture keeps, get the bombs, defeat King Dodongo and find every collectible.
  • The Sheikah TribesmanCross the Eldin Caves, escort the Bombchus, beat Wizzro and collect every heart.
  • The Sorceress of the ValleyKeeps, Boomerang, Manhandla, both Gold Skulltulas and the heart pieces.
  • Land in the SkyPumpkin Soup, Ghirahim, Volga, both Gold Skulltulas, heart pieces and Fi’s unlock.
  • Sealed AmbitionTurncoat Leader, The Imprisoned, Ghirahim, both Gold Skulltulas and heart pieces.
  • Land of MythDeath Mountain keeps, Darunia, both Gold Skulltulas, Heart Container and Piece of Heart.
  • The Water TempleLake Hylia, Ruto, King Dodongo, the false Zelda, Gold Skulltulas and heart items.
  • Land of TwilightLana in Twilight Field, Agitha, Midna, Gold Skulltulas, Heart Container, Piece of Heart.
  • The Shadow KingPalace of Twilight keeps, Magic Circles, Argorok and Zant, plus every collectible.
  • The Sacred SwordAwaken the Sealed Statues, expose Wizzro, pull the Master Sword and find all collectibles.
  • A War of SpiritCapture six Magic Keeps, survive the Dark Links, beat Ganondorf and find every collectible.
  • Shining BeaconCapture the Sanctums, time the Great Fairy, beat Volga and Cia, and find every collectible.
  • Ganondorf’s ReturnConquer the Gerudo Desert, beat King Dodongo, Gohma and Manhandla, and get every collectible.
  • March of the Demon KingFree Zant and Ghirahim, beat Impa’s clones and Lana, and find every collectible.
  • Battle of the TriforcePlay Ganondorf at Hyrule Field, stop Impa, beat Link and Zelda, and find every collectible.
  • Enduring ResolveHunt down Ghirahim and Zant in Gerudo Desert, save Lana from the heat, and find every collectible.
  • Liberation of the TriforceBeat both Argoroks, Ganondorf and Ganon with the Light Arrows, plus every collectible.
  • The Invasion BeginsOpen the gates, stop the Goron Captains, beat Lana, Impa and Zelda, and find every collectible.
  • The Usurper KingBeat Midna, Argorok, Agitha and Zant, and find the Heart Container, Piece of Heart and Skulltulas.
  • The Demon LordSkyloft keeps, Ghirahim, The Imprisoned, Fi and both Gold Skulltulas.
  • Powers CollideOpen the Water Temple, escort Darunia, beat Volga, plus both Gold Skulltulas and hearts.
  • The Demon Lord’s PlanStop the Imprisoned ritual, beat Ghirahim, and find both Gold Skulltulas and hearts.
  • Her True SelfPalace of Twilight keeps, Dark Zant, Dark Twili Midna, plus Gold Skulltulas and hearts.
  • The Other HeroRescue the Hylian Captains as Linkle, defend Hyrule Castle, and find both Gold Skulltulas, the Heart and Piece.
  • The Search for CiaPlay Lana in the Gerudo Desert, find Tetra, beat the Helmaroc King and collect every Skulltula and heart.
  • Reclaiming the DarknessBeat Dark Cia in the Temple of Souls and find both Gold Skulltulas and the hearts.
StoryCia Cia’s Tale
StageHyrule Field
WarriorsWizzro Wizzro and Volga Volga
BossZelda Zelda; Lana Lana (optional) and Impa Impa; Lizalfos Lizalfos and Dinolfos Dinolfos Chieftains
Heart ContainerWizzro Wizzro
Piece of HeartVolga Volga
Gold Skulltulas2 (one on any difficulty, one on Hard or Hero after defeating Impa Impa twice as Wizzro Wizzro)
UnlocksThe Usurper King, the next scenario in Cia Cia’s Tale

The Invasion Begins puts you in Hyrule Field as Cia’s generals Wizzro and Volga, hunting the last fairies while Lana and the Gorons defend them. You win by opening the field gates, stopping the Goron Captains from reaching the castle, and defeating Impa so that Zelda falls back. The scenario hides a Heart Container, a Piece of Heart and two Gold Skulltulas, and clearing it opens The Usurper King.

Before you start

Collectibles are split between the two warriors: Wizzro for the Heart Container and the Hard or Hero Gold Skulltula, Volga for the Piece of Heart. Replay the scenario with the other warrior to collect both. Bring Bombs, since the Heart Container and the 1,000-KO Gold Skulltula are under boulders, and use weapons that clear crowds, because the open field fills with Goron and Hylian soldiers. For items and badges see Bazaar and Badges.

Open the field gates

The gates start shut. Capture the W. Rockface Keep or the East Field Keep to open them, whichever is closer, and defeat the keep boss on the way. Lana pushes north on her own and opens the other gate when she attacks.

Stop the Goron Captains

Lana sends Goron Captains toward Hyrule Castle to call for reinforcements, and Cia orders you to stop them. Check the map for their markers and cut them off before they reach the Castle Keep. Every one that gets through brings more help for Zelda later.

Lana

Lana is an optional opponent. Defeat her when she advances and she retreats from the field, swearing to beat Cia. Fight her up close and step out of her spell areas.

Impa and Zelda boss fight

Zelda arrives next and rallies the Hyrulean Forces, opening their keeps. Thin out the Hylian Captains as they advance, and when Impa steps in to intercept you, defeat her. Her retreat breaks Hylian morale and the Castle Keep gate partly opens as Zelda advances. If you take too long with Zelda, Impa returns, so move on her quickly.

Once Impa falls the objective becomes Defeat Zelda. Zelda withdraws into the castle to regroup, and the scenario ends as the Hylian line collapses, so keep clearing soldiers along the castle road.

The Invasion Begins Gold Skulltulas

Gold Skulltula

Gold Skulltula for 1,000 defeated enemies

Defeat 1,000 enemies on any difficulty and a Gold Skulltula appears. It sits under a boulder east of the Field North Keep, so bomb it open.

Gold Skulltula

Gold Skulltula for defeating Impa twice

On Hard or Hero, play as Wizzro and defeat Impa twice without letting the Allied Base fall into danger. The Skulltula is south of the Fairy Fountain.

Heart Container and Piece of Heart

Heart Container

Heart Container

As Wizzro, go east of the Hyrule Castle Keep, just past the empty room, and bomb the boulder to uncover the Heart Container.

Piece of Heart

Piece of Heart

As Volga, take the Piece of Heart at the Fairy Fountain.

Rewards and what unlocks next

CollectibleWarrior / conditionWhere
Gold Skulltula Gold SkulltulaAny warrior, defeat 1,000 enemiesUnder a boulder east of the Field North Keep
Gold Skulltula Gold Skulltula (Hard or Hero)Wizzro Wizzro, defeat Impa Impa twice without endangering the Allied BaseSouth of the Fairy Fountain
Piece of Heart Piece of HeartVolga VolgaFairy Fountain
Heart Container Heart ContainerWizzro WizzroBeneath a boulder east of the Hyrule Castle Keep, past the empty room

Zelda retreats, and Cia turns her attention to the Twilight realm in The Usurper King.

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