Epona is a special horse in The Legend of Zelda games. She first showed up as a baby horse at Lon Lon Ranch in Ocarina of Time. She was wild and didn’t like anyone, but she became friends with Link when he played a special song on his Ocarina.
After some time, Link came back to the ranch and found out that Epona was going to be given to the bad guy, Ganondorf. To stop this, Link had a horse race with the person in charge of the ranch. If Link won, he could keep Epona, and he did win.
Epona has also been in other Zelda games like Majora’s Mask, The Minish Cap, Twilight Princess, and Breath of the Wild. But you might be wondering if Epona is in Tears of the Kingdom. Let’s find out how to get her in this article.
How to get Epona in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
To obtain Epona, you must follow the same procedures as in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017). You need to use special Nintendo figurines called amiibos. These amiibos look like different characters and things from Nintendo games.
In this case, to unlock Epona, you need the Link amiibo. Or, you can also use amiibo cards that belong to the same game series.
You can use either the Super Smash Bros Link or Twilight Princess Link characters in the game, but first, you need to unlock the amiibo scanning feature.
You can do this by playing through the main story and clearing the Ukouh Shrine early on. This will grant your character a new ability, which can be activated by pressing and holding L.
If you can’t use amiibo, it might be because you accidentally turned off amiibo support.
To activate the feature, go to the Options menu and choose the first option. Once that’s done, you can start scanning your amiibos. Here’s how to do it:
- Pick the amiibo function from the ability wheel.
- You’ll see a message asking you to scan the amiibo you want, and there will be a white target on the ground where your reward will appear.
- Use your Super Smash Bros or Twilight Princess Link amiibo to summon Epona, a wild horse, to the target location.
If you want to ride Epona and there are other wild horses around, you first need to make Epona friendly.
After that, you should go to the closest stable and make sure Epona is officially recorded there. This will let you call Epona to any stable on the map and ride her whenever you want.
If you played the previous game on the Nintendo Switch and already have Epona, your saved game will bring her into Tears of the Kingdom. Just make sure to check the stables to see which horses are registered.
Can You get Epona without an Amiibo in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
If you don’t have any Amiibo figures, in the game Tears of the Kingdom, you can find a horse named Epona at the New Serenne Stable. This place is one you’ll visit early in the game.
But there’s a catch – Epona is only available if you’ve played The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild before.
If you’ve never played Breath of the Wild on your Nintendo Switch, Epona won’t be there at the stables when you visit. So, if you’re new to the world of Hyrule, the only way to get Epona, the famous horse, is by using specific Amiibo figures.
How to Use Epona in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Once you’ve brought Epona into the game Tears of the Kingdom, you can ride her right away. Unlike the wild horses you find in the game, Epona doesn’t require any special training, and you two are already great pals.
Epona is a fantastic horse with top-notch Strength, Speed, and Stamina stats – she’s one of the best horses you can have right from the start.
However, there’s a downside. Epona can’t be used for pulling things, and you can’t change her gear or hairstyle. But overall, she’s still one of the best horses you can ride in the game.
Epona’s statistics in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
In Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom every horse, including Epona, has some important qualities that describe how good they are. Epona is a great horse, and here are her qualities:
- Strength: Epona is really strong, with 4 stars out of 5
- Speed: Epona is very fast, also with 4 stars out of 5
- Stamina: Epona can keep running for a long time without getting tired, again with 4 stars out of 5
- Pull: Epona doesn’t need any help to pull things
- Temperament: Epona is very well-behaved and friendly
- Bond: Your relationship with Epona is as good as it can be
So, Epona is a strong, fast, and friendly horse that you can rely on in the game. You’ll find that Epona is already really close to you and will do whatever you ask.
But there’s a rule: you can’t change Epona’s gear or put anything on her to pull stuff.
Wrapping Up
Getting Epona, the special horse in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, is possible using amiibo figures or cards. If you don’t have amiibo, you can find Epona at New Serenne Stable, but only if you’ve played Breath of the Wild before. Once you have Epona, she’s a fantastic, strong, and fast companion in the game. Just remember, you can’t change her gear, but she’s a loyal friend who will always be there for you on your adventure in Hyrule.