Horses are one of Link’s most valuable allies in his journey across Hyrule, and while there are several to be found inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there’s one horse that stands above all others inZeldalore. Just likeBreath of the Wildbefore it,Tears of the Kingdomgives players the opportunity to bring Link’s belovedEponainto the game.
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How to Get Epona in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
There are two methods players can use to summon Epona to their game, the first of which is done through theuse of the amiibo functionality. Using either theSuper Smash Bros.Link amiibo or theTwilight PrincessLink amiibo, players have an incredibly high likelihood of having Epona spawn in front of them.
It should be said that only the standard Link amiibo from theSuper Smash Bros.set will work;Young Link and Toon Link will summon different items and chests but will not summon Epona.
Players are not limited to summoning Epona only once in the game and can use these amiibo once each day with the possibility of having two at once.
Unfortunately, for those that do not have access to those amiibo, the second method is not much different. Players can also unlock Epona inTears of the Kingdomwhen theyvisit a stablefor the first time and speak to the owner.
If they have previous save data from a playthrough ofBreath of the Wildon their Switch, players can import all the horses they had from that game, including Epona. The aforementioned downside is that the only way to have gotten Epona inBreath of the Wildwas also through the use of amiibo.
How to Use Epona
When summoned to Hyrule through an amiibo, Epona arrives already tamed for players to ride along with a gentle temperament and maximum bond with the player. Epona also has the best stats a horse can have in the game, withfour stars in strength, speed, and stamina.
The drawback is that players cannot alter Epona’s gear or mane styling. Additionally, as shown in the image above, she does not have a pull stat, so it is not at all possible toput the Towing Harness onEpona.
However, with such fantastic abilities right out of the gate, Epona remains one of the best horses players can get in the game.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis available for the Nintendo Switch.
