What is malice Botw?

Malice is an enemy substance and obstacle in Breath of the Wild and Age of Calamity. It is a black and magenta substance found throughout the four dungeons of the Divine Beasts
Divine Beasts
The Divine Beasts are four mechanical warriors created by the Sheikah of Hyrule 10,000 years before the events of Breath of the Wild. They were unearthed by the Hylians approximately 100 years before the present-day events of the game to be piloted by four Champions of Hyrule in the prophesied imminent return of Ganon.
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, Hyrule Castle, and various assorted locations across Hyrule.
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Can you get rid of malice Botw?

On the northern side of the tower, you'll see a barred window with a hole in it. You can shoot an arrow through this hole at an eyeball, which will clear out a section of the malice.
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How did Ganon transform into malice?

When Calamity Ganon is defeated, Ganon's demonic spirit escapes to Hyrule Field and manifests into the Incarnation of Malice and Hatred. He takes the form of a gigantic boar similar to one of Ganondorf's forms in Twilight Princess, but consumed by Malice.
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How do I rid Naydra of malice?

Link must shoot one of the large eyes to send Naydra flying into the air around Mount Lanayru. A second shot will make Malice Naydra to fly down the mountain, where Link pursues it and fires the third and fourth shots to destroy the Malice and cure Naydra.
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Who is the main villain in breath of the wild?

Calamity Ganon, also known as just Ganon, is the main antagonist of the 2017 action-adventure video game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and its 2020 prequel Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
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What is Malice? (Zelda Theory)



Is demise the original Ganon?

Upon his defeat, Demise makes a claim that his hatred will not end, but will be reborn in the coming ages. The form of this evil is thought to be Ganon. Hyrule Historia specifically mentions that his flaming red hair is to signify a connection to him. "This eternal being has conquered time itself.
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Who is the villain in BOTW 2?

Early footage of BOTW 2 shows what appears to be Ganondorf being resurrected under Hyrule Castle - or at least someone attempting to revive him. This brings up a number of possibilities and questions, including who exactly it is that's trying to resurrect Ganondorf after BOTW's ending.
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Where does Naydra go after you free her?

Follow it and use your arrows to free it of its corruption. After this, Naydra is found just north of Mount Lanayru in the Lanayru Bay appearing first around 12:00AM and heading down by around 6:00AM. Wait on the grassy area on the south side of Lanayru Bay and Naydra will spawn from the western sky.
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How do you free the dragon from malice Botw?

The goddess will beseech you to free Naydra from the Malice, which involves shooting the giant eye-like masses all over its body. Once you've freed Naydra, the Goddess will instruct you to shoot the dragon once more with your bow to free its spirit.
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How many Koroks does Mount Lanayru have?

There are 63 Korok Seeds in the Lanayru Region. Collect Korok Seeds to give to Hestu, the lovable Korok in the Korok Forest located inside the Lost Woods.
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How do Gerudo reproduce?

In order for the Gerudo race to continue to exist, Gerudo genes must remain dominant during the 100 year time period between the birth of Gerudo males. Since Gerudo reproduce by pairing with Hylian males, their offspring are heterozygous, with dominant Gerudo genes.
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Why is Ganon a pig?

Since Ganon appeared as a boar-like creature, Takizawa decided that Ganondorf should transform into such at the end of the game, despite the opinions of other staff members. He decided on making Ganon a beast "with the feeling of a pig" to reference A Link to the Past.
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Why is Ganon the only male Gerudo?

Due to a unique biological quirk, the race consists almost solely of females. A single male Gerudo is born into the tribe every hundred years. This male is destined by Gerudo law to become their king. Ganondorf is the only Gerudo male to have appeared in the series.
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How was malice created?

Story. The Malice is a result of Calamity Ganon's rampage through Hyrule, which sullied some of the water and formed it. This is also evident from how much more Malice can be found in and around Hyrule Castle, where Calamity Ganon resides.
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What is the black goo in Botw?

Breath of the Wild

Malice is a thick, black-and-magenta tar-like substance that can be found in several locations throughout Hyrule Kingdom. Malice can damage Link upon contact. Malice is typically found in large pools on the ground, but can also cling to the sides of rocks and buildings.
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Can you enter Hyrule Castle without fighting Ganon?

From the north shore, you'll travel through the Docks to find Saas Ko'sah shrine. This will be your base of operations. And it's the easiest way to get into Hyrule Castle without fighting tough enemies because the shrine gives you a fast travel point. Docks to Library.
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Are the dragons in Botw friendly?

They are massive reptilian creatures, many of which can achieve flight and breathe fire. Most dragons are hostile toward Link, but some, such as Valoo and the Three Dragons, are friendly.
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How do I stop my Mount Lanayru from freezing?

Once you've spoken with him it's time to scale Mount Lanayru, but be warned: you need two things: a good stock of Arrows, and Level 2 cold resistance to get through the cold of the area, which means using the Warm Doublet - available from an early quest or from a shop in Hateno Village - plus a basic cold-resisting ...
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Is there a hidden shrine in Zelda?

Lakna Rokee is a hidden shrine near Kakariko Village, and one of the many Shrines located throughout Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It's a pretty unique one, too, at least in terms of Shrines encountered so early on in the game.
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Are some Shrines hidden BotW?

In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, of the 120 Shrines there are 42 which are hidden and only become available following completion of Shrine Quests - usually in the form of a puzzle or riddle.
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Are demise and Ganondorf related?

Ganondorf is the mortal incarnation of Demise, just like Zelda is the mortal incarnation of Hylia.
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Is Astor in Breath of the Wild 2?

Despite the fact that Astor is nowhere to be found in Breath of the Wild's gameplay or lore aside from his possible role as the fortune-teller, he plays a crucial role in the splitting of Breath of the Wild's timeline.
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What is BOTW Link the hero of?

He is one of Nintendo's most iconic characters. He was created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Link was introduced as the hero of the original 1986 The Legend of Zelda video game and has appeared in a total of 19 entries in the series, as well as a number of spin-offs.
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