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The Art of the Blade Walkthrough (Chapter 1, Battle 2)

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Walkthrough overview
ChapterChapter 1, Battle 2
RegionHyrule Castle on the Great Plateau, Era of Foundation
Recommended levelLv 1
WarriorsZelda and Rauru; you can swap between them with the D-pad once Rauru joins the final spar
BossAgraston Agraston, after the duels with Typhan, Quino, Rauru, Pastos and Braton
Korok Seeds1
UnlocksRauru as a playable warrior, Sync Strikes with Sonia, the quest Learning the Blade (which in turn opens Where Ancient Wisdom Sleeps)

The Art of the Blade is a training battle in which Zelda spars through a string of friendly duels at Hyrule Castle: Typhan, Quino, King Rauru, then Pastos, Braton and finally the Goron chief Agraston. To clear it you simply beat Agraston, but each fight teaches a counter you will rely on all game. Clearing it unlocks Rauru as a warrior, introduces the Sync Strike and opens the quest Learning the Blade.

Typhan raises his sword and shield and declares himself Zelda's first opponent
Zelda fights through Hylian soldiers toward Typhan on the castle grounds

Before you start

Level 1 is enough. You fight as Zelda until the Goron round, then Rauru becomes selectable. Sonia hands you Special Rations after the first duel; use them to heal whenever you are low. Remember the two Unique Skills you learn here: Piercing Light, which counters charging attacks, and Bow of Light, which counters jumping attacks.

Zelda faces Typhan with the Piercing Light and Bow of Light Unique Skills on display
Zelda receives a Special Ration; the item message explains it recovers hearts

How the weak point gauge works

Strong enemies carry a weak point gauge. Fill it by using a Unique Skill, by countering a red Dangerous Attack at the right moment, or by landing Flurry Rushes. Once it is empty, a Weak-Point Smash deals heavy damage. Every duel in this battle follows that pattern.

Zelda squares up to Typhan while a hint explains the weak point gauge
Rauru leaps through the air as a hint suggests Unique Skills against airborne enemies
Rauru glows red as he charges while Zelda and Sonia prepare a Unique Skill

Typhan duel

Typhan opens the battle. He regularly runs at you with a charging Dangerous Attack. When the red warning appears, answer with Piercing Light to counter it and expose his weak point, then fill the gauge and finish him with a Weak-Point Smash. After he falls you can ask for a rematch, which restores your health, but you do not need one. Sonia then gives you Special Rations.

Typhan charges with a red-aura Dangerous Attack as Zelda prepares a counter
Zelda counters Typhan's charge with a sweeping golden Unique Skill
Typhan's health bar is nearly empty as he is knocked back in a burst of rubble
Sonia offers Zelda a rematch after Typhan is beaten

Capture the first outpost

Head south to the marked outpost. Defeat enough Hylian soldiers inside to wear down the outpost’s gauge, then beat the Hylian Captain who defends it to capture the outpost. He drops Hot-Footed Frog x2, and the road east opens.

Zelda fights a horde of Hylian soldiers on the road to Rauru's outpost
Zelda cuts down soldiers outside the outpost she must capture
Zelda attacks near the outpost gate as Sonia praises her skill

Quino duel

At the fork beyond the outpost, ignore the dead-end south branch and keep going east to Quino. His Dangerous Attack is a jump followed by a slam. Counter it with the Bow of Light to open his weak point, then smash it. A rematch is optional here too.

Zelda runs toward Quino across the grassy courtyard as soldiers charge
Quino leaps at Zelda as the Bow of Light prompt appears
Zelda strikes Quino and breaks his weak point gauge
Quino is knocked down and defeated at the edge of the garden

King Rauru duel

Follow the road southeast under the arches to the courtyard where Rauru waits with his Spear of Light. He mixes jumping and charging Dangerous Attacks, so use the Unique Skill that matches each one. Sonia fights beside you, so your sync gauge fills as you land hits and counter his attacks. Once it is full, press L to perform a Sync Strike with her. Use it, or simply keep countering, to finish him.

King Rauru stands in his hat and cloak and speaks to Zelda
Zelda closes in on King Rauru, who holds his Spear of Light
King Rauru stands guard with his glowing Spear of Light
Zelda and Sonia land a bright Sync Strike on King Rauru

Pastos, Braton and Agraston

The Gorons then burst in. Rauru decides to fight at your side against Pastos and Braton, and you can switch to him with the D-pad; this switching works in every later battle and while exploring. Both Gorons lean on charging attacks, so counter them with Rauru or Zelda as needed. The objective is to defeat Pastos and his allies. Blue Nightshade drops when Pastos falls and Mighty Bananas drop after Braton.

Zelda and Rauru battle the Goron Pastos and his allies
Pastos rolls at Zelda in a red charge while a switch prompt appears
The game announces that Rauru is now playable during the Pastos fight
Rauru faces Braton as the Goron prepares a red charging attack

Agraston is last. Use the same counters, and press the right stick to change your lock-on when several strong foes are on screen. Defeating Agraston ends the battle.

Rauru strikes the Goron chief Agraston while Zelda looks on
Agraston rolls toward Rauru wrapped in a blazing attack
Agraston concedes the training session is complete as Success appears

Korok Seeds

Korok Seed

Korok Seed 1: yellow flower at the fork

At the fork in the road just after the first outpost, interact with the yellow Korok flower beside the path. It is the only Korok Seed in this battle.

Zelda holds a yellow Korok flower beside a rock at the fork as Sonia praises her training
A small Korok with a leaf mask and green shield stands in the grass beside the road
Zelda stands beside the Korok on the road as the Korok Seed counter ticks up

Treasure chests

Blue Nightshade drops when Pastos falls, and Mighty Bananas drop after Braton. A chest of 500 Rupees stands to the left of the road leading to Rauru’s arena, just before the last area. The Hylian Captain at the first outpost drops Hot-Footed Frog x2, and a chest appears there as soon as the outpost is captured, holding Raw Meat x9. A wooden crate beside the road to Rauru’s arena yields Wood. A further chest appears in Rauru’s arena once a Goron falls in the Pastos and Braton fight, holding Zonaite Steel (Spear).

Hot-Footed Frog x2 appears on the HUD as Zelda leaves the outpost
Zelda picks up Wood from a crate beside the road
Zelda passes an opened chest that gave 500 Rupees
Blue Nightshade x7 appears as Rauru fights Braton
Mighty Bananas x10 appears as the Agraston fight begins

Rewards and what unlocks next

Clearing the battle unlocks Rauru and the Sync Strike. It also gives Lenalia’s quest Learning the Blade in Central Hyrule, which asks for three Golden Apples (the first-clear reward gives you seven) and upgrades Zelda’s basic actions with new combos. You must finish that quest before the next story battle appears; completing it also opens three more quests, A Step Toward Strength, Boosting His Confidence and Sending Signals, plus aside quests. See Quests for the full list.

The Art of the Blade victory tally showing a battle record worth 600 Rupees
The victory tally lists Golden Apple x7 and the other first-clear materials
CollectibleTypeWhere
Korok Seed Korok SeedKorok SeedYellow flower at the fork after the first outpost
Blue Nightshade Blue Nightshade x7DropDropped when Pastos is defeated
Rupee 500 RupeesChestLeft of the road to Rauru’s arena
Mighty Bananas Mighty Bananas x10DropDropped after Braton, as the fight with Agraston begins
Hot-Footed Frog Hot-Footed Frog x2DropDropped by the Hylian Captain at the first outpost
Wood Wood x5CrateWooden crate beside the road to Rauru’s arena
Raw Meat Raw Meat x9ChestAppears when the first outpost is captured
Golden Apple Golden Apple x7, Armored Porgy x10, Hot-Footed Frog Hot-Footed Frog x11First-clear rewardBattle completion
Rupee Rupees +600Battle recordStage Bonus 200, KOs 200, Clear Time 200

After Learning the Blade, continue with Where Ancient Wisdom Sleeps.

Zelda runs through the dark Depths and warns of monsters
Zelda fights a swarm in the Depths and picks up Giant Brightbloom Seeds and Wood

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