Breath of the Wild has been out for seven years, but its dedicated fanbase remains strong, with players still exploring creative ways to interact with the game’s mechanics. One recent example comes from a player who showcased a particularly unorthodox method of obtaining the first Korok seed in the game.
Known for its impressive physics engine, the game has allowed players to experiment and perform all sorts of wild actions, from flying across the map using bombs to clipping horses into walls. This playful exploration is something that has become a hallmark of the game, and this new Korok-seed method is no exception.
The physics engine in Breath of the Wild offers many opportunities for experimentation, and one of the most popular tricks is the Bullet-Time Bounce (BTB). This technique involves using a shield to jump onto an enemy’s head, which then propels the player high into the air. It’s a move that can be used to traverse great distances, and while it’s typically used for more practical purposes, one player took it to extremes in their pursuit of the first Korok.
In a video shared on Twitter by @HyrulesPheasant, the player used the BTB technique in a particularly intricate and over-the-top manner. They lured a bokoblin to the entrance of the Temple of Time, positioning themselves so that they could throw themselves out of a broken window with a shield on their feet. After bouncing off the bokoblin’s head, they ricocheted off the Temple’s wall, were catapulted across the map, and landed in a pond surrounded by lilypads. This series of jumps and bounces eventually led them to the Korok.
For those unfamiliar with the usual method of obtaining this particular Korok seed, it’s a far simpler process. Normally, players just need to jump into a circle of rocks found in a pond near the game’s starting area. This Korok is the first one players encounter, and obtaining its seed is a straightforward task. The sheer complexity of the method used by @HyrulesPheasant is a far cry from the simplicity intended by the game’s developers.
The demonstration highlights both the creative potential of Breath of the Wild’s physics engine and the lengths to which players will go to find new ways of interacting with the game. While the method shown is clearly excessive for what is essentially an early-game Korok, it serves as a testament to the fun that the game’s open world and mechanics allow, even seven years after its release.
This playful ingenuity continues to be a core element of the Breath of the Wild community, keeping the game fresh and exciting for long-time players.
