Tears of the Kingdom – Complete Official Guide, Collector’s Edition
$22.49 ($45) for Hardcover Collector’s Edition | $19 ($30) for Paperback
It’s probably not very surprising that the other Nintendo game that received an official strategy guide is Tears of the Kingdom, the 2023 sequel to Breath of the Wild. Nintendo once again partnered with game guide publisher Piggyback to create Tears of the Kingdom’s guide. It hit shelves two months after the game’s launch, giving players plenty of time to get lost on their own in Hyrule before consulting a guide.
The official Tears of the Kingdom guidebook is 496 pages and covers everything you need to know to 100% the game, including details on every main quest and side mission, shrine, cave, minigame, etc. It has a complete catalog of gear, from weapons and armor to crafting materials and Zonai Devices. Every enemy is detailed alongside advanced strategies for improving your combat skills. An awesome atlas covering all three major maps–Hyrule, Sky Islands, The Depths–can easily be referenced while searching for collectibles.
Tears of the Kingdom has more complex gameplay systems than its predecessor, including its heavy emphasis on piecing together objects to solve puzzles and traverse the world with Link’s Ultrahand ability. The official guide offers an in-depth look at this and all other new mechanics and features.
The Breath of the Wild guide is fantastic, but this one is arguably more impressive due to its sheer scope and how well the information is laid out.
Tears of the Kingdom’s guide comes in hardcover and paperback editions. The hardcover Collector’s Edition is naturally the more premium and durable of the two. It also happens to have gorgeous cover art featuring the Decayed Master Sword. It’s worth noting you can typically save five to 10 bucks by opting for the paperback. You’re getting a bargain with either edition.