Most new Zelda games introduce a new mechanic or gimmick to help the game stand out among the others in the series, butThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis perhaps the most committed to making its new Echo mechanic feel like an integral part of the gameplay.
Whether it’s an inanimate object with a sparkly particle effect or a standard enemy you’ve beaten for the first time, Zelda is able to learn its form and summon it whenever and wherever she wants as long as she’s wielding the Tri Rod. So, what are the best Echoes that you should be using in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, whether it’s for exploration or combat?
7Peahat
Early-Game Combat MVP
In the early hours of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, before you can explore the wider map, there is alimited supply of enemies that Zelda can cloneand sick on her foes, but one that is hidden away as an early test is the Peahat.
If you manage to beat this fearsome plant, then you’ll be able to summon it to fly and spin at any enemy, whether in the sky or stuck on the ground. This Echo is also needed for an optional quest, so make sure you don’t miss it.
6Flying Tile
Who Needs A Hookshot?
It’s amazing how items that used to be standard features in previous Zelda games are now completely transformed in Echoes of Wisdom for Zelda to use to her advantage. In prior titles, Flying Tiles were a standard obstacle for Link to avoid, but now Zelda can summon them. They are a handy platform for horizontal movement.
If you are facing a gap that is too far for Zelda’s paltry jump, then just summon this tile (make sure it’s pointing in the right direction) and jump on. It can go pretty far but does eventually stop, so make sure you have a grasp of its limits.
5Guay
Falling With Style
There are plenty of flying enemies you’ll run into throughout Echoes of Wisdom, and most of these tend to be quite weak and not an optimal choice for combat, but summoning the Guay for combat is not where this Echo shines.
If you summon this bird and then quickly grab it using the A button, you can walk off an edge and glide using its wings. For some areas, this is an indispensable tool for getting around, and some side quests will require the use of a bird to glide to a goal.
4Platboom
Vertical Assistance
One of the tougher enemies to take out is the Platboom, thanks to its speedy movement and powerful downward attack, but once you work out its weakness, its exposed edge, it shouldn’t give you too much trouble.
Once you unlock its Echo, you’ll have access to a convenient elevator wherever there is room for it to spawn. Sometimes, it will plummet right into a chasm, so make sure there is a solid base for the platform so you don’t lose it immediately. This Echo also works well with the Flying Tile if you have good timing to help you get up and across tough obstacles.
3Water Block
Impromptu Swimming
While it might seem like one of the more boring summon abilities, as soon as you unlock the ability to summon a Water Block, traversal is never the same. These blocks can go across or up, and thanks to their low cost, they are often the best option for reaching tricky areas.
If you want to take full advantage of the Water Block, ensure you know when your chain of blocks will despawn, because if your foundational block is destroyed, your whole chain can break as well, which can lead to a pretty awkward mid-swim death.
2Lynel
High-Cost Hero
There are plenty of high-level enemies throughout The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, which will be a massive help to Zelda in different situations, but the best is saved until the late-game and is pretty well hidden.
You’ve likely struggled against Lynels in Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom, and the one Lynel hidden in the Eternal Forest is just as tough. But your reward for beating it is one of the strongest Echoes available in the game. Ensure that you have been leveling up Tri with optional rifts throughout your adventures. Otherwise, you might not have enough energy to summon this beast in combat.
1Old Bed
Old Reliable
The Echo you’ll likely be using from beginning to end of Echoes of Wisdom is the most unassuming, being the Old Bed. One of the first Echoes you’ll unlock to help Zelda escape entrapment near the start of the story will be useful in even the latest areas of the game for reaching new heights.
There are some other Echoes that match its abilities in different ways, but the simplicity of creating a staircase of Old Beds to reach high-up areas is unmatched, and the low cost also means you’re able to create a pretty impressive stack. It also helps that this ability lets you heal (albeit slowly) in the early game, even before you’ve reached your first smoothie stand.
