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In the [[Freeing Korok Forest]] Scenario, King Rhoam sent the Champions to Korok Forest to retrieve the Master Sword and find a knight worthy of wielding it. Upon arrival at the border, they find the forest to be under attack by various powerful monsters. Revali, despite the honor of being the Champion who is obligated to protect Hyrule, begins taking his frustrations out on Link and questions his leadership of them, which Daruk stands up to him, replying that whoever is the leader doesn't matter.{{Ref|[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]|It doesn't matter who's the leader. We're all in this together, right? - '''Daruk'''}} Revali dismisses Daruk by telling him that he is mistaken, and Vah Medoh is the key,{{Ref|[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]|You are, of course, mistaken. My Divine Beast is the key! Really now... It makes no sense. - '''Revali'''}} before he returns to taunting Link, until Urbosa had enough and sternly asks him how long they have to put up with his prattle.{{Ref|[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]|Revali, how long do you expect us to put up with your prattle, huh? - '''Urbosa'''}} Relenting, Revali summons Vah Medoh to destroy the worst of the monsters around the forest before he lets them know that they can now proceed and catches up to them. During their stroll, Mipha makes a statement on the fog, which Revali believes that they aren't making any progress and may be going around in circles.{{Ref|[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]|Are we even making progress? We could just be going in circles. - '''Revali'''}} Daruk then makes a snarky remark that he should fly up and lead the way,{{Ref|[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]|Good point. If only someone could fly above and scout the way. - '''Daruk'''}} which an annoyed Revali as he harshly reminds him that he still won't see through the fog and asks if he ever thinks before speaking.{{Ref|[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]|As though I could see anything in this muck. Honestly, do you ever think before you speak? - '''Revali'''}} Urbosa assures them that getting lost isn't the issue, but any kind of ambush in the forest. They eventually come across Hestu, who is desperately trying to get their attention and is relieved to see that someone actually sees him, much to Daruk's surprise to see him there.{{Ref|[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]|Huh? Where'd you come from? - '''Daruk'''}} Hestu is very knowledgeable of the paths which Daruk then asks him to guide him to the forest clearing.{{Ref|[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]|That's great! Mind guiding us through the fog, then? - '''Daruk'''}} Hestu then becomes apprehensive over the fact that the forest currently has a monster situation, as Revali remarks that he can get by without his maracas in his possession, but Urbosa tells Hestu to dismiss his words and offers to keep the monsters away from him, which Hestu happily complies. They encounter odd appearances of Malice that is created by the seer named [[Astor]] and maintained by his evil dark doppelgangers of the Champion pilots dubbed [[Hollow|Hollows]], with one of them being Daruk.{{Ref|''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''|Hey, you! Don't go ruinin' my good name, ya hear?! - '''Daruk'''}} They defeated the Hollows to clear the way for Link and Princess Zelda, but the two of them are ambushed by Astor and his Hollows. Link managed to save Princess Zelda from the villains with the Master Sword emitting light, pulling it out, and defeating them with it. Daruk and the other Champions managed to catch up in time as the Great Deku Tree wakes up and shares his words with them. At this point, Princess Zelda begins to become more worried about her duties regarding her dormant power.

In the [[The Road Home, Besieged]], the Champions are on their way back to Hyrule Castle when Princess Zelda starts feeling panicked over her inability to access her power. After a brief moment where Terrako plays her lullaby, they come across several monsters in their way at Crenel Peak, and they managed to end the siege. Daruk is seen with the Hylian knights as they cheer Link on as the latter eats various foods as Urbosa was giving Zelda a pep talk. Daruk and his friends are promoted as Champions of Hyrule, and they were given blue cloths with Daruk, along with Mipha, wearing theirs like sashes. After the ceremony comes to an end, they hang out at the gazebo where Impa and Terrako were getting into an argument, Mipha reminds Daruk of their earlier conversation,{{Ref|[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]|So, Daruk... About what we discussed... - '''Mipha'''}} and Daruk agrees to get down to it.{{Ref|[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]|Ah, so you're ready to begin your training. Let's get to it! - '''Daruk'''}} Mipha is grateful,{{Ref|[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]|Thank you. I hope to become stronger so I can fight... alongside... - '''Mipha'''}} but she soon finds herself in an embarrassing situation when Link approaches her upon almost fully hearing her full intentions.{{Ref|[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]|Oh! No, I-I was just um... Ah... - '''Mipha'''}}