The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has many fine weapons for players to use in their quest to reclaim Hyrule Castle from the evil Calamity Ganon, and although many should make an appearance in the sequel, many others would be better off excluded. Although some weapons are likely a given for the next title, like the iconic Master Sword and the handy Torch, most are currently up in the air. From the simple Traveler's Spear to the almighty Great Thundersword, there are many weapons that can carry over to BOTW 2, even if not all of them should.
Weapons in BOTW work differently than in most Zelda games. They only have limited durability, so they need to be replaced often in order for players to avoid being left defenseless against the fearsome creatures of Hyrule. These weapons can be found just about anywhere, and if it's the same way, BOTW 2's biggest problem might be having too many of them. They can be looted from enemies, found in chests, or even picked up off of the ground. The simplest, a Tree Branch, can be found by chopping down almost any small tree in the game. Each of them will aid Link on his journey, but some will do so more than others, and a few are better off left wherever the player found them.
Almost every weapon is some fan's favorite. There is a wide variety to choose from, giving players different options in terms of their play style. If they want to be a feral berserker wielding a heavy wooden club reinforced with bones, then they can, and if they want to be a swift and agile sword-wielder, then they can do that, too. The only real problem with BOTW's weapons is their durability. The litany of different weapons is a part of what makes the game so great, and BOTW 2 will hopefully follow in its footsteps. However, not every weapon from the first game should be in the next, and a few stand out.
The Eightfold Blade & Longblade Should Return In BOTW 2
Although they might not be as powerful as the Master Sword, the Eightfold Blade and the Eightfold Longblade are both still good weapons, especially in the early stages of the game. With an attack power of 15 for the one-handed Blade and 32 for the Longblade, they're a step up from other basic swords found in the early portions of BOTW. In addition, the Longblade has a unique charge attack that causes Link to dash forward instead of performing a spin move. They're also nice aesthetically speaking, and make players feel like true Sheikah warriors when wielding them. They might not be as strong as other weapons in BOTW, like the Sword of the Six Sages, but they're still good for the early portions of the game.
Breath Of The Wild's Soup Ladle Should Be Left Out Of BOTW 2
There are many weapons in BOTW that come from ancient civilizations or vibrant cultures, and the Soup Ladle is not one of them. Out of the many arms that Link can wield in the fight against Calamity Ganon, one is a literal ladle used for making and pouring soup. It has an attack strength of 8, which to be fair isn't the worst in the game, but it's still no match for the majority of other weapons. And frankly, it's more than a little ridiculous. The fact is that the Soup Ladle is a gimmick weapon, most likely included as a joke by the developers. There's no real reason for it to be in the game, and doing so twice would be doubly pointless. BOTW 2 should avoid gimmicks like this so that it can include more viable weapons.
Zelda: Lynel Weapons Should Come Back In BOTW 2
The Lynel are some of the toughest enemies in the game, possibly second only to bosses and the enormous Molduga. They also carry some of the best weapons, which include a one-handed sword, a spear, a bow, and the mighty two-handed Crusher. Obtaining one of these after a tough fight is a major advantage and a well-earned one at that.
Wielding Lynel weapons against the various monsters of Hyrule, knowing that they came from a hard-fought victory, gives no small amount of satisfaction. The weapons are also very aesthetically pleasing and make players feel savage and fierce as they tear through Calamity Ganon's forces. These should definitely make a comeback in BOTW's sequel.
Royal Guard Weapons Should Not Come To Breath Of The Wild's Sequel
The Royal Guard series of weapons is a set involved with "The Royal Guard's Gear," just one of BOTW's 76 side quests. Although they are exceedingly powerful (some of the best in the game, in fact) they also have very poor durability and do not last long. In addition, they are only found within the walls of Hyrule Castle, the endgame of BOTW. Their rarity and short lifespan make them unsuitable to use for very long, especially considering the fact that by the time players reach them, they'll already have a lot of other powerful weapons that will last longer. They're best used for obtaining gems by trading them to Parcy in order to farm gems.
BOTW's Phrenic Bow Should Come Back In Zelda's Next Sequel
The Phrenic Bow is a bow made by the Sheikah in BOTW. Although it's not very powerful, it stands out among other bows by allowing players to zoom in on targets while using it, something that comes in very handy. This bow is a great BOTW trick that isn't technically cheating, but it does sometimes feel like it. Being able to hit enemies with a Bomb Arrow from a long distance or snipe them with a silent and precise headshot are both prospects that should greatly excite players, and if such an option isn't available in BOTW 2, it would likely be a missed opportunity. The Phrenic Bow is even handier when dealing with Guardians, especially the flying variety. Hitting them in their vulnerable eyes with Ancient Arrows from a safe vantage point takes a lot of the danger out of facing them.
Stal Weapons Should Stay Out Of BOTW 2
The Stal are perhaps some of the creepiest enemies in BOTW, and the weapons that they drop are no less so. Bokoblin, Moblin, and Lizalfos Arms are arms from the reanimated skeletons of common enemies and are unfortunately some of the weapons that Link can use against their living counterparts. They match with BOTW's spookiest clothing & armor sets but aren't actually good for much. Their attack damage and durability are both very poor, so they aren't very useful in combat, even when wearing the Radiant or Phantom Ganon suits. These weapons are macabre, bordering on disturbing, and the fact that they move even after the monster that they came from has been killed for a second time makes them even more so. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would do well to leave these weapons out of its sequel.