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==Overview==
==Overview==
''The Champions' Ballad'' introduces a new main quest, as well as several side quests to obtain new items. After freeing the four [[Divine Beast]]s, [[Link]] is telepathically contacted by [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] who tells him to return to the [[Shrine of Resurrection]] on the [[Great Plateau]]. After inserting the [[Sheikah Slate]] in the pedestal there, a [[Monk]] known as [[Maz Koshia]] speaks to him. He promises Link that if he can prove his worth, he may tame a Divine Beast of his own. Maz Koshia presents Link with the [[One-Hit Obliterator]] and instructs him to use it to defeat the enemies present in four different camps. Once each camp has been cleared, a shrine appears. Once Link has spoken to the monks in each shrine, the weapon splits into four orbs and spread across [[Hyrule]], causing large [[Monument]]s to rise from the ground.  
''The Champions' Ballad'' introduces new Main Quest, as well as several Side Quests to obtain new items. After freeing the four [[Divine Beast]]s and speaking to the leaders of each of the four tribes, [[Link]] is telepathically contacted by [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] who tells him to return to the [[Shrine of Resurrection]] on the [[Great Plateau]]. After inserting the [[Sheikah Slate]] in the pedestal there, a [[Monk]] known as [[Maz Koshia]] speaks to him. He promises Link that if he can prove his worth, he may tame a Divine Beast of his own. Maz Koshia presents Link with the [[One-Hit Obliterator]] and instructs him to use it to defeat the enemies present in four different camps. Once each camp has been cleared, an [[Ancient Shrine]] appears. Once Link has spoken to the Monks in each Shrine, the weapon splits into four orbs and spread across [[Hyrule]], causing large [[Monument]]s to rise from the ground.  


The monuments activate in Link's presence, displaying maps revealing the locations of further trials. Link encounters [[Kass]] at each of the monuments, who sings for him verses of his master's unfinished song about the [[Champion]]s of Hyrule. In each of the shrines Link receives an Emblem specific to a Divine Beast. After obtaining three of each, he is able to enter the [[Illusory Realm|Realm of Memories]] and battle once again against the blight afflicting the beast. After besting the monster, Link experiences a vision of each champion's memory of the moment when Zelda requested them to pilot a Divine Beast.
The Monuments activate in Link's presence, displaying maps revealing the locations of further trials. Link encounters [[Kass]] at each of the Monuments, who sings for him verses of his master's [[Unfinished Song]] about the [[Champion]]s of Hyrule. In each of the Shrines Link receives an Emblem specific to a Divine Beast. After obtaining three of each, he is able to enter the [[Illusory Realm]] and battle once again against the blight afflicting the beast. After besting the monster, Link experiences a vision of each Champion's memory of the moment when Zelda requested them to pilot a Divine Beast.


After defeating the four blights, Link is instructed to return to the Shrine of Resurrection and place the Sheikah Slate once again into the pedestal. The chamber seals itself and descends deep into a labyrinth; [[Final Trial|a fifth divine beast]], resembling an engine. Maz Koshia instructs Link to navigate the labyrinth and activate four [[Terminal]]s that control a lock on a large stone door at the rear of the dungeon. Once the four locks are disengaged, Link proceeds through the opened door to find Maz Koshia himself meditating on his pedestal. Before Link can report his completion of the trial, Maz Koshia rises and reveals there is to be one final trial. He transports the two of them to a floating platform in the sky, and announces that Link must battle and defeat the monk himself.
After defeating the four blights, Link is instructed to return to the Shrine of Resurrection and place the Sheikah Slate once again into the pedestal. The chamber seals itself and descends deep into a labyrinth; a [[Final Trial]]. Maz Koshia instructs Link to navigate the labyrinth and activate four [[Terminal]]s that control a lock on a large stone door at the rear of the dungeon. Once the four locks are disengaged, Link proceeds through the opened door to find Maz Koshia himself meditating on his pedestal. Before Link can report his completion of the trial, Maz Koshia rises and reveals there is to be one final trial. He transports the two of them to a floating platform in the sky, and announces that Link must battle and defeat the Monk himself.


Once defeated, Maz Koshia alters the layout of the floating platform to present Link with the [[Master Cycle Zero]], a Divine Beast. He allows Link to acquire the [[Rune]] to summon it before transporting him outside the [[Shrine of Resurrection]]. Link encounters Kass once again, who reveals that he has finished the verses of his masters song and plays to Link the finished ballad. While listening to the song, Link experiences one final memory of the day he and his fellow champions were officially created at [[Hyrule Castle]] by the [[King Rhoam|King of Hyrule]]. The memory culminates with [[Purah]] taking a photograph of them and Zelda with the Sheikah Slate. Kass announces that he finally understands the true power of music, and gives Link the photo which he found amongst his teacher's belongings. Zelda's voice speaks to Link once again, congratulating him on conquering all of the trials. She informs him that he is now truly powerful enough to finally defeat [[Calamity Ganon]].
Once defeated, Maz Koshia alters the layout of the floating platform to present Link with the [[Master Cycle Zero]], a Divine Beast. He allows Link to acquire the [[Rune]] to summon it before transporting him outside the [[Shrine of Resurrection]]. Link encounters Kass once again, who reveals that he has finished the verses of his master's song and plays to Link the finished ballad. While listening to the song, Link experiences one final memory of the day he and his fellow Champions were officially inaugurated at [[Hyrule Castle]] by the [[King Rhoam|King of Hyrule]]. The memory culminates with [[Purah]] taking a photograph of them and Zelda with the Sheikah Slate. Kass announces that he finally understands the true power of music, and gives Link the photo which he found amongst his teacher's belongings. Zelda's voice speaks to Link once again, congratulating him on conquering all of the trials. She informs him that he is now truly powerful enough to finally defeat [[Calamity Ganon]].


==New Content==
==New Content==
===Quests===
===Quests===
* Five [[Main Quest]]s, encompassing a new storyline. Completing each quest unlocks an [[EX Recovered Memory]] associated with each of the champions and reduces the cooldown period for their respective ability.  
* Five [[Main Quest]]s, encompassing a new storyline. Completing each quest unlocks an [[EX Recovered Memory]] associated with each of the Champions and reduces the cooldown period for their respective ability.
** [[EX The Champions' Ballad]] is the overarching quest, and unlocks Link's memory after completion.
** [[EX The Champions' Ballad]] is the overarching Quest, and unlocks Link's memory after completion.
** [[EX Champion Revali's Song]] — Link is rewarded with [[Revali's Gale +]]
** [[EX Champion Revali's Song]] — Link is rewarded with [[Revali's Gale +]]
** [[EX Champion Mipha's Song]] — Link is rewarded with  [[Mipha's Grace +]]
** [[EX Champion Mipha's Song]] — Link is rewarded with  [[Mipha's Grace +]]
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===Items===
===Items===
* A [[Rune]] can be obtained upon completing the main quest that spawns a new type of mount; the [[Master Cycle Zero]]. The Master Cycle Zero can be spawned almost anywhere, and must be fuelled with [[Materials]].
* A [[Rune]] can be obtained upon completing the Main Quest that spawns a new type of mount; the [[Master Cycle Zero]]. The Master Cycle Zero can be spawned almost anywhere, and must be fueled with [[Materials]].
* A new weapon; the [[One-Hit Obliterator]]. It will kill anything with one hit, but also causes Link to be killed with one hit from any enemy or hazard. It can only be used during the Divine Beast Tamer's trial during the main quest.
* A new weapon; the [[One-Hit Obliterator]]. It will kill anything with one hit, but also causes Link to be killed with one hit from any enemy or hazard. It can only be used during the Divine Beast Tamer's Trial during the Main Quest.
* Four new quest items that are obtained during the main quest; [[Medoh's Emblem]], [[Ruta's Emblem]], [[Rudania's Emblem]], [[Naboris' Emblem]].
* Four new Key Items that are obtained during the Main Quest; [[Medoh's Emblem]], [[Ruta's Emblem]], [[Rudania's Emblem]], [[Naboris' Emblem]].
* [[Kass]] will reward Link with the [[Picture of the Champions]] after completing the main quest. The picture can be placed on a wall of [[Link's House#Breath of the Wild|Link's House]] in [[Hateno Village]].
* [[Kass]] will reward Link with the [[Picture of the Champions]] after completing the Main Quest. The picture can be placed on a wall of [[Link's House#Breath of the Wild|Link's House]] in [[Hateno Village]].
* Four more [[Spirit Orb]]s can be obtained from the [[shrine]]s added to the [[Great Plateau]], allowing for one additional [[Heart Container]] or [[Stamina Vessel]]. The other new shrines reward Link with Emblems instead of Spirit Orbs.
* Four more [[Spirit Orb]]s can be obtained from the [[Ancient Shrine]]s added to the [[Great Plateau]], allowing for one additional [[Heart Container]] or [[Stamina Vessel]]. The other new Shrines reward Link with Emblems instead of Spirit Orbs.


===Locations===
===Locations===
* A single dungeon; the [[Final Trial]]. Unlike the other dungeons in the game, the Final Trial can be revisited at any time after completing the main quest.
* A single dungeon; the [[Final Trial]]. Unlike the other dungeons in the game, the Final Trial can be revisited at any time after completing the Main Quest.
* 16 [[Shrine]]s have been introduced to the world, though all of them are initially hidden until certain tasks are carried out during the main quest.
* 16 [[Shrine]]s have been introduced to the world, though all of them are initially hidden until certain tasks are carried out during the Main Quest.
** [[Etsu Korima Shrine|Etsu Korima]], [[Rohta Chigah Shrine|Rohta Chigah]], [[Ruvo Korbah Shrine|Ruvo Korbah]], and [[Yowaka Ita Shrine]]s are located on the [[Great Plateau]].  
** [[Etsu Korima Shrine|Etsu Korima]], [[Rohta Chigah Shrine|Rohta Chigah]], [[Ruvo Korbah Shrine|Ruvo Korbah]], and [[Yowaka Ita Shrine]]s are located on the [[Great Plateau]].  
** [[Kiah Toza Shrine|Kiah Toza]], [[Noe Rajee Shrine|Noe Rajee]], and [[Shira Gomar Shrine]]s are in the [[Hebra]] Region.
** [[Kiah Toza Shrine|Kiah Toza]], [[Noe Rajee Shrine|Noe Rajee]], and [[Shira Gomar Shrine]]s are in the [[Hebra]] Region.
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** [[Kamia Omuna Shrine|Kamia Omuna]], [[Rinu Honika Shrine|Rinu Honika]], and [[Sharo Lun Shrine]]s are in the [[Eldin (Region)|Eldin]] Region.
** [[Kamia Omuna Shrine|Kamia Omuna]], [[Rinu Honika Shrine|Rinu Honika]], and [[Sharo Lun Shrine]]s are in the [[Eldin (Region)|Eldin]] Region.
** [[Keive Tala Shrine|Keive Tala]], [[Kihiro Moh Shrine|Kihiro Moh]], and [[Takama Shiri Shrine]]s are in the [[Gerudo (Region)|Gerudo]] Region.
** [[Keive Tala Shrine|Keive Tala]], [[Kihiro Moh Shrine|Kihiro Moh]], and [[Takama Shiri Shrine]]s are in the [[Gerudo (Region)|Gerudo]] Region.
* Four [[Monument]]s have been introduced to the world, though they do not appear until the Divine Beast Tamer's trial is completed during the main quest. They contain maps revealing the locations of the new shrines. It is not possible to warp to these monuments.
* Four [[Monument]]s have been introduced to the world, though they do not appear until the Divine Beast Tamer's Trial is completed during the Main Quest. They contain maps revealing the locations of the new shrines. It is not possible to warp to these Monuments.


===Enemies===
===Enemies===
* A boss for the new dungeon; [[Monk Maz Koshia]]. He can be rematched at any time after the main quest by simply revisting him in the labyrinth.
* A boss for the new dungeon; [[Monk Maz Koshia]]. He can be fought again at any time after the Main Quest by simply returning to him in the Final Trial.
* Two overworld bosses; [[Igneo Talus Titan]] is in [[Lake Darman]], and [[Molduking]] is in the [[Gerudo Desert]]. Defeating them both is required during the main quest.
* Two overworld bosses; [[Igneo Talus Titan]] is in [[Lake Darman]], and [[Molduking]] is in the [[Gerudo Desert]]. Defeating them both is required during the Main Quest.
* The four dungeon bosses, [[Windblight Ganon]], [[Waterblight Ganon]], [[Fireblight Ganon]], [[Thunderblight Ganon]] must be battled again during the main quest, but can now be rematched at any time after the quest is complete by approaching its respective [[Divine Beast]].
* The four dungeon bosses, [[Windblight Ganon]], [[Waterblight Ganon]], [[Fireblight Ganon]], [[Thunderblight Ganon]] must be battled again during the Main Quest, but can now be fought again at any time after the Quest is complete by approaching its respective [[Divine Beast]].


===Miscellaenous===
===Miscellaenous===
* An icon for the Master Cycle Zero will appear on the loading screen alongside the other [[Divine Beast]]s once the main quest has been completed.
* An icon for the Master Cycle Zero will appear on the loading screen alongside the other [[Divine Beast]]s once the Main Quest has been completed.
* Four diaries have been added to the world, containing a deep insight into the lives of the champions; [[The Diary of Revali]] can be found in [[Teba]]'s house in [[Rito Village]], [[Mipha's Diary]] in the throne room of [[Zora's Domain]], [[Daruk's Training Journal]] in [[Yunobo]]'s house in [[Goron City]], and [[Urbosa's Diary]] in [[Riju]]'s private quarters in [[Gerudo Town]].
* Four diaries have been added to the world, containing a deep insight into the lives of the Champions; [[The Diary of Revali]] can be found in [[Teba]]'s house in [[Rito Village]], [[Mipha's Diary]] in the throne room of [[Zora's Domain]], [[Daruk's Training Journal]] in [[Yunobo]]'s house in [[Goron City]], and [[Urbosa's Diary]] in [[Riju]]'s private quarters in [[Gerudo Town]].
* Many NPCs have new dialogue, and may be found at different locations during the main quest.
* Many NPCs have new dialogue, and may be found at different locations during the Main Quest.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==

Revision as of 23:55, 11 April 2018

() The Champions' Ballad is the second downloadable content pack for Breath of the Wild, released on December 7, 2017 following a full reveal of the pack at The Game Awards. It is available only as part of the game's Expansion Pass.

Overview

The Champions' Ballad introduces new Main Quest, as well as several Side Quests to obtain new items. After freeing the four Divine Beasts and speaking to the leaders of each of the four tribes, Link is telepathically contacted by Zelda who tells him to return to the Shrine of Resurrection on the Great Plateau. After inserting the Sheikah Slate in the pedestal there, a Monk known as Maz Koshia speaks to him. He promises Link that if he can prove his worth, he may tame a Divine Beast of his own. Maz Koshia presents Link with the One-Hit Obliterator and instructs him to use it to defeat the enemies present in four different camps. Once each camp has been cleared, an Ancient Shrine appears. Once Link has spoken to the Monks in each Shrine, the weapon splits into four orbs and spread across Hyrule, causing large Monuments to rise from the ground.

The Monuments activate in Link's presence, displaying maps revealing the locations of further trials. Link encounters Kass at each of the Monuments, who sings for him verses of his master's Unfinished Song about the Champions of Hyrule. In each of the Shrines Link receives an Emblem specific to a Divine Beast. After obtaining three of each, he is able to enter the Illusory Realm and battle once again against the blight afflicting the beast. After besting the monster, Link experiences a vision of each Champion's memory of the moment when Zelda requested them to pilot a Divine Beast.

After defeating the four blights, Link is instructed to return to the Shrine of Resurrection and place the Sheikah Slate once again into the pedestal. The chamber seals itself and descends deep into a labyrinth; a Final Trial. Maz Koshia instructs Link to navigate the labyrinth and activate four Terminals that control a lock on a large stone door at the rear of the dungeon. Once the four locks are disengaged, Link proceeds through the opened door to find Maz Koshia himself meditating on his pedestal. Before Link can report his completion of the trial, Maz Koshia rises and reveals there is to be one final trial. He transports the two of them to a floating platform in the sky, and announces that Link must battle and defeat the Monk himself.

Once defeated, Maz Koshia alters the layout of the floating platform to present Link with the Master Cycle Zero, a Divine Beast. He allows Link to acquire the Rune to summon it before transporting him outside the Shrine of Resurrection. Link encounters Kass once again, who reveals that he has finished the verses of his master's song and plays to Link the finished ballad. While listening to the song, Link experiences one final memory of the day he and his fellow Champions were officially inaugurated at Hyrule Castle by the King of Hyrule. The memory culminates with Purah taking a photograph of them and Zelda with the Sheikah Slate. Kass announces that he finally understands the true power of music, and gives Link the photo which he found amongst his teacher's belongings. Zelda's voice speaks to Link once again, congratulating him on conquering all of the trials. She informs him that he is now truly powerful enough to finally defeat Calamity Ganon.

New Content

Quests

Items

Locations

Enemies

Miscellaenous

Nomenclature

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Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese 英傑たちの詩 (Eiketsu Tachi no Uta)
英傑たちのバラッド (Eiketsu Tachi no Baraddo)
Song of the Heroes
Ballad of the Heroes
China ChineseSI 英杰们的诗篇 (Yīngjiémen de Shīpiān) Psalm of the Champions
Netherlands Dutch De Ballade der Uitverkorenen The Ballad of the Chosen
France FrenchEU Ode aux Prodiges Ode to the Prodigies
Germany German Die Ballade der Recken
Italy Italian La ballata dei campioni Same as English
Russia Russian Баллада о Воинах (Ballada o Voinakh) Ballad of Warriors
Spain SpanishEU La balada de los elegidos The ballad of the chosen ones

Gallery

Video Gallery

The Champions' Ballad Trailer

See Also