The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Guide 2011 · Action adventure Guides At a glance Characters Quick answers Pictures Game guides Find the guide you need Guide What you will find Getting started Set up MotionPlus, practice sword direction and prepare for the surface. Characters Find the people who provide repairs, storage, shopping and guidance. Dungeon order See the seven main dungeons and the tools associated with their puzzles. Upgrades Separate repairs, equipment upgrades and potion enhancement requirements. Combat Read enemy guards and use the Wii controls deliberately.
At a glance Three useful starting points Focus What to know Read an enemy’s guard Choose the sword direction that exposes its opening. Visit the Bazaar before a descent Repair shields and compare upgrade material requirements. Separate the sky from the surface Bird travel connects islands; surface statues organize return trips.
Key characters and their roles Character Role At a glance Link Knight Academy student The player-controlled swordsman and Loftwing rider. Zelda Childhood friend Her disappearance drives the expedition below the clouds. Fi Sword spirit Provides guidance, analysis and story information. Groose Skyloft rival A fellow student whose role changes during the adventure. Ghirahim Demon lord An antagonist who tests directional sword combat. Gondo Scrap Shop owner Repairs and upgrades eligible equipment.
Link looks ahead during a scene inside a sunlit building. Link faces a large rocky formation in the volcanic region. Link approaches a bright lava-filled chamber. A stream of lava pours through an opening beside a stone walkway. References 
Getting started
Dungeon order
Upgrades