The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess: cheats & tricks
Confirmed item combinations and combat shortcuts. These are normal GameCube/Wii mechanics.
Mechanic: make Bomb Arrows
Equip the Bow, select Bombs in the inventory, and press the combination button: R on GameCube or Z on Wii. Each shot uses one Arrow and one Bomb. Fire promptly, because holding a prepared Bomb Arrow too long causes it to explode.
Mechanic: use the Bow as a scoped weapon
Combine the Hawkeye with the Hero’s Bow to zoom in on distant targets. Purchase the Hawkeye from Kakariko’s Malo Mart after completing Talo and Malo’s target-shooting challenge.
Mechanic: retrieve Golden Bugs
Aim the Gale Boomerang at a Golden Bug to bring it close enough to collect. It can lock onto up to five targets and temporarily stun enemies, making it useful for clearing a path while collecting items.
Mechanic: strip Helmasaur armor
Target a Helmasaur with the Clawshot to pull away its protective armor. Once its face is exposed, attack with your sword. The same tool also latches onto marked targets, vines and grids to reach new areas.
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