With Hyrule Warriors: Retribution, amiibo functionality adds an exciting layer to the gameplay, offering players access to exclusive rewards from various Zelda and non-Zelda series. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the Hyrule Warriors franchise, knowing how to use amiibo and what rewards they offer is key to unlocking additional materials that will enhance your experience in-game. Here's everything you need to know about using amiibo in Hyrule Warriors: Retribution.
How to Use Amiibo in Hyrule Warriors: Retribution
amiibo usage in Hyrule Warriors: Retribution is pretty straightforward, as long as you go through a few steps to ensure smooth scanning. Here’s how you can scan your amiibo:Access the Amiibo Menu: Select the amiibo option on the main screen to access the amiibo usage interface.
Scanning Your Amiibo To scan your amiibo, you’ll simply need to bring the amiibo close or in contact with the NFC sensing area of your controller:
For Joy-Con Controllers: When instructed, place the amiibo on top of the right analog stick.
For Pro Controllers: Place the amiibo above the Switch logo in the center of the controller.
Scanning and receiving rewards: Once the scan is complete, the system will show the rewards you have earned with the amiibo. It automatically adds these to your inventory once you go back into the game, selecting Continue Game.
Amiibo Reward Limits and Daily Scans
You are able to scan an amiibo up to five times a day, with different materials and items rewarded each time. Note that the same amiibo can only be used once per day. These rewards are given out randomly, within the following item categories:Materials: Players can be given a choice of up to 5 x 3 types of materials or 1 x 1 type of material.
Ores: You can get 2 x ore.
Zonanium Steel: A rare material, Zonanium Steel may be awarded for specific weapons, such as one-handed weapons or bows.
How to Farm Amiibo Rewards Fast
Although amiibo can only be scanned once per day, you can quickly farm amiibo rewards by adjusting the system's date. Here's how to speed things up:
Turn off Internet Syncing: Go to the System Settings from the main menu and disable Sync Time via Internet so the system doesn't automatically update the time.
Change the System Date: For instance, change the date to the next day, say from December 5th to December 6th.
This allows you to re-scan the same amiibo to claim a reward.
Repeat the process, adjusting the date further: from December 6th to December 7th, and so on.
Restart the Game: After setting the date, restart and scan your amiibo again to claim the rewards.
Note: Make sure to claim all rewards before changing the date so as not to lose items that may go unclaimed. If, after changing the date, there is an issue with scanning, close the game completely and reopen it after a few seconds.
Overview of Amiibo Rewards in Hyrule Warriors: Retribution
Here's a look at some of the rewards you can expect when scanning specific amiibo:Zelda Amiibo Series
Link [Ocarina of Time]
Bird Egg x5, Rock Salt x5, Flint x5, Zonanium Steel (One-Handed Weapon)
Link [The Legend of Zelda series]
Bird Egg x5, Beast Meat x5, Energy Mushroom x5
Guardian [Breath of the Wild]
Zonanium Steel (Bow), Amber x2
Link (Riding) [Breath of the Wild]
Energy Rhinoceros Beetle x5, Swift Frog x5, Swift Lizard x5, Zonanium Steel (One-Handed Weapon), Life Lizard x10
Mipha [Breath of the Wild]
Swift Violet x5, Stealthy Trout x5, Stealthy Snail x5
Zelda [Breath of the Wild]
Strawberry x5, Helarumi x5, Energy Bass x5
Other Amiibo Series (Non-Zelda)
Chaos Flower x5
Numbing Dragonfly x5
Coconut x5
Beast Meat x5
Amber x2 Wrap-up End The rewards gained from amiibo add so much fun to Hyrule Warriors: Retribution, opening up valuable resources for players to extend and enrich their in-game experience. Being able to scan up to five amiibo a day and having the opportunity for quick farming by changing system time means that there are many opportunities to be had in gathering those rare materials and items. Make sure to use your amiibo wisely to enjoy the extra benefits that come with these special features!