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The Paraglider is a vital tool in Breath of the Wild, allowing you to traverse the vast landscapes of Hyrule with ease․ Upgrading your Paraglider will increase its durability, making it less likely to break during use, and will also allow you to glide for longer distances․ There are several ways to upgrade your Paraglider, and this guide will show you how to find and obtain each upgrade․

How to Find the Paraglider Upgrades

There are three ways to upgrade your Paraglider in Breath of the Wild⁚

1. The Old Man’s Upgrades⁚ The Old Man is a character you will meet early in the game․ He will give you your first Paraglider and can also upgrade it twice․ To get the first upgrade, simply talk to him after you have completed the “Seek Out Impa” quest․ For the second upgrade, you will need to complete the “Divine Beast Vah Medoh” quest․
2. Kakariko Village Upgrades⁚ You can purchase two upgrades for your Paraglider in Kakariko Village․ The first upgrade is available from the shop owner, Granté, and the second upgrade is available from the armor shop, Kochi Dye Shop․ Both upgrades require you to have a certain number of Korok Seeds․
3. Master Sword Upgrade⁚ The final upgrade for your Paraglider is obtained by completing the “Master Trials” quest․ This quest is very difficult, but it is worth it for the final Paraglider upgrade․

Each upgrade will increase the durability of your Paraglider and allow you to glide for longer distances․ The final upgrade will also give your Paraglider a special ability that allows you to fly upwards for a short period of time․

Upgrading your Paraglider is essential for exploring Hyrule and completing the game․ Be sure to find and obtain all of the upgrades as soon as possible․

The Old Man’s Upgrades

The Old Man is a character you will meet early in the game․ He will give you your first Paraglider and can also upgrade it twice․

First Upgrade

To get the first upgrade, simply talk to the Old Man after you have completed the “Seek Out Impa” quest․ He will give you the “Paraglider Sail” upgrade, which will increase the durability of your Paraglider․

Second Upgrade

For the second upgrade, you will need to complete the “Divine Beast Vah Medoh” quest․ Once you have completed the quest, talk to the Old Man again․ He will give you the “Paraglider Harness” upgrade, which will allow you to glide for longer distances․
The Old Man’s upgrades are essential for improving the performance of your Paraglider․ Be sure to get both upgrades as soon as possible․

Tips⁚

• The Old Man is located at the Temple of Time․
• You can talk to the Old Man at any time to get the Paraglider upgrades․
• The Paraglider upgrades are cumulative, meaning that each upgrade will build on the previous one․

Kakariko Village Upgrades

Once you have completed the “Divine Beast Vah Medoh” quest, you will be able to purchase two additional Paraglider upgrades from the shop in Kakariko Village․

Sailcloth Upgrade

The Sailcloth Upgrade increases the durability of your Paraglider, making it less likely to break during use․ This upgrade costs 100 Rupees․

Speed Boost Upgrade

The Speed Boost Upgrade increases the speed of your Paraglider, allowing you to travel longer distances in a shorter amount of time․ This upgrade costs 200 Rupees․

Both of these upgrades are very useful, and they can make a significant difference in your Paragliding experience․ I recommend purchasing both upgrades as soon as possible․

Tips⁚

• The shop in Kakariko Village is located in the southwest corner of the village․
• You can purchase the Paraglider upgrades at any time, but you will need to have the required amount of Rupees․
• The Paraglider upgrades are cumulative, meaning that each upgrade will build on the previous one․

Master Sword Upgrade

Once you have obtained the Master Sword, you can use it to upgrade your Paraglider at the Statue of Hylia․ This upgrade will give your Paraglider a special ability called “Revali’s Gale․”

Revali’s Gale allows you to perform a powerful updraft that will launch you high into the air․ This ability can be used to reach high places, cross large gaps, and avoid enemies․

To perform Revali’s Gale, simply hold down the “ZL” button and then press the “X” button․ You can use Revali’s Gale up to three times in a row before it needs to recharge․

The Master Sword upgrade is the most powerful Paraglider upgrade in the game, and it is essential for completing some of the game’s most challenging puzzles and dungeons․

Tips⁚

• The Statue of Hylia is located in the Lost Woods․
• You can upgrade your Paraglider at any time, but you will need to have the Master Sword in your possession․
• Revali’s Gale can be used to reach places that would otherwise be inaccessible․

Tips for Using the Paraglider Effectively

Here are some tips for using the Paraglider effectively in Breath of the Wild⁚

• Use updrafts to gain altitude․ Updrafts are currents of rising air that can be found all over Hyrule․ Flying into an updraft will cause your Paraglider to gain altitude, which can be useful for reaching high places or crossing large gaps․
• Use Revali’s Gale to reach high places․ If you have upgraded your Paraglider at the Statue of Hylia, you can use Revali’s Gale to perform a powerful updraft that will launch you high into the air․ This ability can be used to reach places that would otherwise be inaccessible․
• Use the Paraglider to avoid enemies; The Paraglider can be used to quickly escape from enemies or to avoid their attacks․ Simply deploy the Paraglider and fly away to safety․
• Use the Paraglider to cross large gaps․ The Paraglider can be used to cross large gaps, such as rivers or chasms․ Simply deploy the Paraglider and glide across the gap․
• Use the Paraglider to explore the world․ The Paraglider is a great way to explore the vast landscapes of Hyrule․ Simply deploy the Paraglider and fly around to discover new areas and hidden secrets․

With a little practice, you’ll be able to use the Paraglider like a pro!