In the new gameplay trailer for Tears of the Kindom, Eiji Aonuma showed off some new and interesting combat mechanics involving ingredients. In the previous game, Breath of the Wild, ingredients were mostly limited to cooking and eating. However, this trailer has revealed new ways to allow for creativity and experimentation using Link’s new ability, “Fuse.” Link can now use Fuse to attach items from his inventory and in the field to alter how his weapons function.
The first two examples Aonuma demonstrated using the Fuse mechanic were fusing ingredients with an arrow. When an arrow was fused with White Chuchu Jelly, the arrow had the same effect of an ice arrow. When fused with a Keese Eyeball, the arrow became like a target-seeking missile, honing in on a bird and shooting it down.
Lastly, Aonuma demonstrated fusing a new Puffshroom with a shield. When hit by an enemy, this created a cloud of smoke, concealing Link and allowing him to perform a sneak attack.
With only a handful of Fuse combination shown, there will undoubtedly be many more fun combinations for players to experiment with in Tears of the Kingdom.
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