Age of Calamity Challenges

"The power of the Guardian from the future has opened the path to a battlefield from another world! Travel there to tackle new challenges."

— In-game description

Challenges in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity are a series of scenarios set on cut-down versions of the main stages. Amongst other things, they reward Ethereal Stones on their first clear, unique items described as being from "otherworldly battleground[s]".

Recomended Level Lv.1 - Lv.10

Mastering Remote Bombs

"Master the use of Remote Bombs and defeat the monsters."

Available after completing the Road to the Ancient Lab stage. Completing this mission unlocks Explosive—Handle With Care.

Recommended Level: 4

Main Enemies:

• Fire Wizzrobe
• Bokoblin

First-Clear Reward:

• Ethereal Stone x1
• Ancient Screw x5
• Ancient Gear x5

Battlefield-Specific Materials:

• Stealthfin Trout
• Staminoka Bass

Missions:

• Defeat the Bokoblins (100)
• Capture the Outpost
• Defeat the Fire Wizzrobe

Lizalfos Infestation

"Lizalfos have made this area into a nest. Make the area safe again by defeating these scaly foes."

Available after completing the Road to the Ancient Lab stage.

Recommended Level: 5

Special Conditions: Time Limited (5 minutes)

Main Enemies:

• Lizalfos

First-Clear Reward:

• Ethereal Stone x1
• Hearty Durian x5
• Energetic Rhino Beetle x10
• Hyrule Herb x10

Missions:

• Defeat the Lizalfos (300)

Explosive—Handle With Care

"Monsters have appeared near the Breach of Demise. There are bomb barrels nearby—meant for mining—but they'd probably be effective against monsters too..."

Available after completing the Mastering Remote Bombs challenge.

Recommended Level: 6

Main Enemies:

• Moblin
• Blue Bokoblin
• Bokoblin
• Lizalfos

First-Clear Reward:

• Ethereal Stone x1
• Big Hearty Radish x10
• Rugged Rhino Beetle x10
• Random weapon

Missions:

• Defeat the Breach of Demise monsters (500)
• Defeat the Moblins (5)