Notes on Mr. Reagan's Gameplay of Breath of the Wild

Introduction

• Mr. Reagan continues the gameplay of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, focusing on the trial of the sword.
• The session covers the second leg of the trial after a previous unsuccessful attempt.

Preparations

• Prepared meals for buffs:
  • Cooked body meat skewer for 5 hearts and attack boost.
  • Emphasis on using meals strategically for defense and attack.

Encounter with Enemies

Water Area Challenges

• Encountered swimming Lizalfos which are difficult due to water mobility disadvantages.
• Strategy:
  • Use ranged attacks to avoid close combat in water.
  • Focus on attacking one enemy at a time.

Combat Tactics

• Took down enemies with sneak strikes and ranged attacks:
  • Successful use of arrows to hit enemies from a distance.
  • Directed combat away from water to mitigate risks of drowning or being trapped.

Trial of the Sword

Second Leg of the Trial

• Warning about immediate danger from a Lizalfos at the start of the area.
• Importance of headshots for quick takedowns.
• Frustration expressed about water levels and enemy behavior.

Final Boss Encounter

• Faced challenges with stronger enemies in the trial:
  • Notable struggle with a powerful enemy, requiring tactical maneuvering and health management.
  • Used a mix of melee attacks and ranged strategies to defeat the final boss.

Master Sword Acquisition

• Successfully completed the first leg of the trial.
• Received the Master Sword with enhanced power:
  • Now able to deal 40 damage.
  • Option to retry the trial for further power.

Conclusion

• Overall enjoyment of the game despite challenges.
• Appreciation for the beauty of the game environment.
• Anticipation for the next gameplay session.