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Hyrule Castle (Post-Game)

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide · Post-game exploration

Hyrule Castle in post-game refers to reloading a save file marked with a star after defeating Calamity Ganon, as the game reverts to the state just prior to the final battle. The castle remains in its corrupted state covered in Malice and occupied by high-tier monsters and Guardians. Players use this state to collect missed Royal and Royal Guard's equipment, find Korok Seeds, and freely fight or avoid Calamity Ganon in the Sanctum.

Items

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Hylian Shield: Inside a treasure chest in the Lockup after defeating the StalnoxRoyal Guard's Bow: Mounted above the fireplace in the SanctumRoyal Guard's Claymore: On the floor inside the Guards' Chamber behind Malice and a LizalfosRoyal Guard's Shield: Inside a cell in the LockupRoyal Guard's Sword: Near the head of a broken statue inside the Lockup

Secrets

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The hidden Saas Ko'sah Shrine can be revealed by lighting the large brazier at the Docks beneath the castle.

Enemies

Stalnox

Weak to Eye (shoot with arrows)Steal / drop weapons embedded in its ribcage

Located in the Lockup and drops a chest containing the Hylian Shield when defeated.

Guardian Stalker

Weak to Ancient Arrows to the eye, or parrying laser beams

Patrols the exterior grounds and will target you from long distances.

Guardian Turret

Weak to Ancient Arrows to the eye, or parrying laser beams

Fixed defenses placed on rooftops and spires that deal heavy damage.

Calamity Ganon

Weak to Parrying attacks, Flurry Rush, and Ancient Arrows

Entering the Sanctum will re-trigger the final boss battle regardless of how many times you beat it.

Tips

Entering the Sanctum automatically begins the Calamity Ganon battle, so avoid crossing its threshold if you are only exploring to loot items.
Your Champion Abilities will recharge significantly faster while inside Hyrule Castle compared to the rest of the map.

Not listed for this area: shops and people.

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Sanctum

Lanayru Tower Region

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