BOTW's World Record-Setting Combat Technique Is Weird

This unorthodox technique in Breath of the Wild might actually give you a workout... or carpal tunnel.

In the video above, we explain how this technique works and why it works so well. And its ability to break world records of speed killing a gold lynel (Without ancient arrows). Combining a glitch while mounted with motion controls creates an unorthodox technique that holds the spirit of Skyward Sword controls, and destroys enemies quickly.

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[JainaSoloB]

That glitch to make weapons do damage on contact at all times is exactly how games need to handle lightsabers
They knew this is in 2003 with Jedi Academy, but we haven't seen it since
Anyways, very cool video!

[scrubo]

I can already see the “just use ancient arrows” in my head

[TheVidzWatcher]

Gamespot is officially a Zelda channel!

[alp]

I wonder how many of these things are based on glitches that won't be around in the sequel? It'll be funny if they're not fixed, because 4+ years of learning how to break the first one will have people completely destroying the sequel from the get-go

[Franciscost]

Me explaining BOTW to a friend: “Combat is really tough, some of the techniques are difficult and take time to master.”
Speed runner: spins hands really really fast

[prettymucheverything]

I feel like I lot of these are exploits. Stuff that they can’t really take out of the game without changing the physics engine and the freedoms that it brings.

[Zachrzan]

I literally had a dream today about swinging your weapon in botw with motion controls

[Blazex]

Surprised this game is still getting new videos

[enluminis]

It’s been crazy to see how lynel speed kills have evolved! Now, in 2022, IST means it’s even possible to one shot lynels… We’re really moving forward into a new era of BOTW, huh?

[elli_senfsaat]

The trick where Link doesn't even need to look at his opponent to kill it. I swear, this dude's getting stronger with every trick discovered.

[cr_]

Epic hope more BotW videos are coming out

[WhiteEagle]

Life is so much easier if you have a big weapon.

[herbderbler]

I was today years old when I learned motion controls in BOTW are not useless.

[gaminggeckos]

Ah yes, the "mounted sword wiggle"

[mbm_botw]

Finally Jhent is getting some recognition o YT!

[comixs-inc.]

I didn’t know lynels became immune to headshots while you’re on horseback if you’re too close. I wonder why that’s α rhing

[crazymachinefan]

IIRC botw only checks the right joycon for motion controls, so it's even easier with them!

[smashdriven]

Infinite sword glitch coming full circle.

[Ghostley]

Thank you so much for this combat technique

[VaultDwellerAdventures]

😱Amazing🤯In game engines they are various ways to change when a hitbox (collision box) will activate damage. In unreal, I activate the damage within the attack animations and the attack will do damage on a specific frame. Seems like the glitch makes the collision box always active.