Elements (Hyrule Warriors): Difference between revisions

'''Elements''' are an attributes system in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', and one of the core game mechanics.

Each [[Hyrule Warriors Weapons|weapon]] class in the game has a specific element attached to it, which cannot be overridden. Depending on the element, the weapon can inflict different types of '''elemental effects''' and '''elemental damage'''.

==Elemental Effects==

There are five elements in the game: Fire, Water, Lightning, Light, and Darkness. Certain Combo Attacks have an elemental property that will apply the corresponding elemental effect onto enemies you hit. Note that certain [[Hyrule Warriors Weapons#Weapon Skills|Weapon Skills]] can upgrade these effects.

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!Effect

|{{Fire}} Fire

|Enemies knocked into the air will create a small explosion upon landing, damaging other enemies caught in it. The "Fire +" Weapon Skill increases the explosion's radius.

|{{Water}} Water

|Enemies gain a water bubble around their head that suffocates them, causing enemies to take damage over time. The "Water +" Weapon Skill increases the bubble's duration.

|{{Lightning}} Lightning

|Enemies being juggled will be repeatedly electrocuted by lightning strikes, increasing the damage from juggling them. The "Lightning +" Weapon Skill makes it easier to juggle enemies.

|{{Light}} Light

|Consecutively attacking groups of enemies will increase your attack power for a short time - if the effect triggers, attacked enemies gain a golden "X" symbol on them, and the warrior's weapon will glow. The "Light +" Weapon Skill increases the effect's duation.

|{{Darkness}} Darkness

|Consecutively attacking a single target will increase your attack power for a short time - if the effect triggers, the attacked enemy gains a purple "X" symbol on them, and the warrior's weapon emits a shadowy aura. The "Darkness +" Weapon Skill allows the effect to apply to multiple enemies.

==Elemental Damage==

Every warrior and captain in the game has a specific elemental weakness, causing attacks of that element to deal increased damage. [[Giant Boss|Giant Bosses]] also have their own elemental weakness, causing attacks of that element to break their Weak Point Gauge faster.

Level 4+ weapons, which have two elements, are able to inflict both types of elemental damage. However, only one element can be active at a time, based on the recommended elements for the stage.

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!{{Light}} Light

!{{Darkness}} Darkness

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*[[Agitha]]

*[[Tingle]]

*[[Darunia]]

*[[Ruto]]

*[[Marin]]

*[[Ganon (Hyrule Warriors)|Ganondorf]]

*[[Midna]]

*[[Zant]]

*[[Ghirahim]]

*[[Wizzro]]

*[[Twili Midna]]

*[[Skull Kid]]

*[[Ravio]]

*[[Yuga]]

*[[Sheik]]

*[[Fi]]

*[[Young Link]]

*[[Toon Link]]

*[[Tetra]]

*[[King Daphnes]]

*[[Medli]]

*[[Toon Zelda]]