Link is more powerful than ever in the new game, so you'll end up needing to know how to use Ascend in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. It's one of the many new abilities to play around with, and it comes with a particular focus on verticality.
In this guide, we'll break down how to use the new Ascend ability in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Alongside that, we'll explain exactly what it does, and the sort of scenarios where it can be so important.
How to unlock Ascend in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
When you first start your new journey in Hyrule, Link won't instantly have access to the Ascend ability in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. You'll need to unlock it as you play through main story quests, but luckily it's quite an easy process.
You get Ascend from the Gutanbac Shrine, one of the first areas you visit on the game's first Sky Island. Within the shrine you'll need to complete a short tutorial section, showing you how to get up through solid objects. Considering you have to complete the Gutanbac Shrine as a pre-requisite for reaching Hyrule in the first place, you simply can't miss it!
How do I use Ascend in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom?
To use Ascend, in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, you first need to hold down the L button. This brings up the abilities wheel, to choose any of Link's new powers. Then hold the right stick upwards, and Ascend will be equipped.
Next, Link will aim upwards with a reticle that glows either red or green. As you may expect, red indicates you can't Ascend on that terrain while green lets you do so. Simply find an area where it works, hit the A button, and Link will propel himself through the obstacle.
click to enlargeOnce he makes his way through it using Ascend, you'll need to press A one more time for Link to hop out of the ground onto the new area. This gives you a chance to press B and cancel the ascension if the destination isn't quite where you wanted to go.
What does Ascend do in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom?
The new Ascend ability lets Link traverse through solid matter, up and beyond obstacles lingering above. It's especially handy if you're trying to get to the peak of a mountain or tower, letting you bypass climbing that drains your stamina. Therefore, Ascend is one of the most powerful new moves in your repertoire.
That's it for our guide on how to use Ascend in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom! For even more on the game, check out the best recipes, as well as the best items to sell. For something more specific, read up on how to get the Master Sword.
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