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The Ability Controls menu is an interface in Breath of the Wild.[1]

Overview[]

The Ability Controls menu details different actions that Link can perform. Each ability control must first be revealed through gameplay before becoming visible on the menu.

Ability Controls[]

Ability Control Details Unlock Criteria for Menu Prompt
The Scope and Pins View distant things and mark them with pins. Talking to the Old Man on top of Mount Hylia or after obtaining one Spirit Orb, or activating a third Sheikah Tower (second if the Camera Rune is already unlocked).
Shield Surf Hop on your shield and slide down hills. Performing a Shield Surf (it is not required for it to result in surfing).
Charged Attacks Prepare and unleash a powerful attack. Completing the Ta'loh Naeg Shrine in Kakariko Village.
Jump Slash Attack from above and do splash damage. Speaking to Steen in Kakariko Village at night and asking to learn the Jump Attack.
Backflip Dodge enemy attacks by flipping backward. Dodging any enemy's attack using a backflip (unlocks Side Hop as well).
Side Hop Dodge enemy attacks by hopping sideways. Dodging any enemy's attack using a sidehop (unlock Backflip as well).
Perfect Guard Parry at the right time to knock an enemy back. Performing a Perfect Guard.
Use amiibo Touch an amiibo to the NFC touchpoint. Enabling amiibo usage in the options menu, then using the amiibo Rune.

Nomenclature[]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
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References

  1. "Ability Controls" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
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