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Breath of the Wild Durability

Breath of the Wild Durability There are many ways in which Breath of the Wild represents a significant departure from what you might call the �Zelda formula�. And I can understand why fans who may be looking for the more familiar and �traditional� structure of a Zelda title, may be a little disappointed by BotW. One of the key changes, and perhaps the most controversial, is item durability. The durability system of BotW has proven to be one of its most discussed and divisive aspects. I was going to cover this in my upcoming review, but I�d like to cover the topic with a little more depth. In Breath of the Wild, weapons break and shields shatter. As far as I�m aware, only one weapon in the game � the Master Sword � cannot break. I can understand why some may not like this new system, but as far as I�m concerned, from a design perspective, it�s mechanically sound. During the �early� game as you explore the initial tutorial area and surrounding zones, many of the weapons you�ll discover w...