The SECRETS behind STEALTH in Breath of the Wild!!

Stealth is an integral part of Breath of the Wilds navigation and combat, but knowing the ins and outs of this system is not info that's typically handed to the player. From enemy detection, stealth buffs, and everything else in-between, we will be explaining the information and stats behind this whole system so you can master your understanding of it! I hope you enjoy :)

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[Croton]

Let me know if you have any other questions you wish to see answered about this system, or about Breath of the Wild in general!! Spreading more knowledge is always awesome, and I appreciate you all for watching the video!!

[ericpeterson]

I wonder if someone could do a "no alerts" challenge run for BotW, inspired by full-on stealth games like the MGS series. Get through as much of the game as possible (not counting obviously impossible situations like boss fights) without ever being detected by enemies. Ganon won't even know you're awake!

[amaira]

Those two guys at Kakariko village: *are arguing about whether defense or speed is better for hunting*
The player knowing stealth is best: *watching in amusement*

[eleanorgresty]

Wow, I never knew about the detection angles and ranges and I’ve been playing since release! The comparison of what you can do without being heard with and without the Sheikah set was super helpful too, usually I crouch and try to go as slow as possible even when wearing it, so it’s nice to know that I don’t have to be that careful! I’m gonna go slaughter some bokoblins now in their sleep lol

[firestarter]

Bethesda could learn a great deal from this system, just because you have a high stealth skill shouldn't mean you can just crouch-walk right nearby characters with no cover of any kind, and get away with it. That and hearing, no clue why that isn't really simulated like Botw does it.

[b.clarenc]

Will you do a part 2 for animals?
I would be very instructive to learn for example
1) how do beetles behave: Do they have vision? Is approching them hiding behind their tree helpful at all? Is the Energetic rhino beetle really more easily frightened than the other 2?
2) or why fishes flee before you land onto them but not when you swim right into them?
3) or WHY THE F* are the wolves in the north-east of Satori Mountain (where Summerwing butterflies gather) always already panicking when you come from above? When did they spot you? That makes me mad!
I'm sure you want to know too!

[macmay]

One thing I find useful when you do get caught... to shorten the time they spend "attentive" and trying to locate you, Stasis them if you've unlocked it to work on enemies. You can even unlock them right away if you wish. The act of being frozen in time completely resets their suspicion and makes them immediately walk back to their spawn point and go back to normal.

[hellohi]

I wonder if it’s possible to beat the game without ever being detected (besides Ganon of course) I would think maybe, except Ganon’s castle seems tough.

[OOFUS]

9:40 moblin incinerated by lightning shortly after assasinated; body completely gone from existence.

[jaybell]

I love this series. Thank you for doing them. Stealth is by far my favorite armor set. You mention that level 1, 2 and 3 stealth affects the enemies ability to hear you. This is determined by how many pieces of gear (or food buffs) you are using. You don't mention anything about the fairy upgrades though, and I am convinced that this makes a difference not only in the defensive value of the armor but I think it reduces the distance at which enemies and fauna can see you. I don't have any code knowledge but I spend a lot of time in stealth gear. I have approached enemies to be close enough where they should see me but didn't. Then, while standing still I change out of the stealth gear, and the enemy instantly sees me. I have also noticed that the star rating of the gear seems to affect how bugs and other animals detect your presence. For instance, with a 4* upgrade you can sprint past bugs and they won't notice you unless you pretty much touch them.

[MonsterMaze]

Glad I'm early on this one! Ready to be educated ^^

[midnightchillx]

Love this series! The videos are always so well done and every inch of em is fun to watch. Not to mention the research that has to go into all of them - thanks Croton :D

[firestarter]

Also for Botw 2: Deku Nuts and Sheika Smoke Bombs would be awesome items for the devs to add to enhance the stealth gameplau, both existing items in that world! (The Smoke bombs not normally used by Link, but the Sheika have been seen using them in past games, so why not?)

[Animefireblade]

YES! I’ve been waiting ever since I requested this!

[bobjob]

Thank you for sticking by this absolute gem of a game. I can’t possibly imagine getting another game that affects me quite like this one.

[CyberBuster]

This game is about 5 years old and people are STILL finding out new stuff and details about it! Love this game so much, keep up the great work!

[jayden]

I honestly did not know this about Zelda breath of the wild this is really interesting

[stephengrech]

Very informative. Love stealth in Zelda (most specially the amour) but I never understood it. Thanks!
🥶🥶🥶😤😤

[admogus]

This was pretty much helpful, now im gonna fo a sheikah run

Also i would like to see how the weather works in different areas and what is the weather exclusive loot

[tphillips]

3 years of playing and I'm still learning new stuff! I recently found out that you can catch insects fairly easily on the Great Plateau in the beginning of the game just by crouching and walking up on them slowly. I probably should have figured that out on my own, but... I didn't. I just waited until I had the stealth set.