Characters

Cadence has infinite Shovel durability.

Starting Area

Cadence start in front of the Sheikah Stone outside of Links house.

Unlock condition

Cadence has two different unlock coditions in Story Mode. You only need to fullfil one.

  • Visit all 4 of her caves.
  • Beat Octavo in Hyrule Castle.

You have to unlock Cadence once to be able to use her in Single-Character Mode.

Weapons

Cadence unique weapon type is greatshovel.

Greatshovel cadence
Deals
1 damage to three adjacent enemies ahead of you and digs.

Abilities

Cadence receives an upgradable shield instead of an button_r ability.

Location: Starting Area

Small Shield link cadence
Blocks damage when you hold it up, at the cost of stamina.

Location: 2nd Cadence Cave

Shovel Strike cadence
Press button_l to unleash a shovel attack, stunning enemies for
1 damage and digging walls in a 3x2 area in front of you, at the cost of stamina.

Location: 3rd Cadence Cave

Shield Technique
Allows
Link or Cadence to attack while holding shield. Allows Zelda to hold Nayru's Love over multiple beats.

Items

The Telescope can be found in a red chest behind some dirt in Links house.

Telescope
This increases the exploration range in your overworld map, revealing more adjacent screens for you to see.

The shield can be upgraded twice. The upgrades can be found inside of purple chests.

Tower Shield link cadence
Blocks damage when you hold it up, at the cost of stamina. Lets you move through gusts of wind.

Mirror Shield link cadence
Blocks damage when you hold it up, at the cost of stamina. Can reflect most projectiles.