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[edit] Hidden Moves

Hidden Moves are special abilities that you can learn in the game. You cannot execute these abilities until you learn the moves. You learn the first skill, the Ending Blow, automatically on your way to the Forest Temple. The other moves must first be unlocked by howling at a howling stone, then finding the golden wolf in human form. The seven hidden skills, as well as how to use them in both the Wii and GameCube versions, are listed below.

1. Ending Blow. This attack finishes off grounded enemies. It is the only skill that you must learn, and it is used in the final boss battle.
   • Wii Version: After your enemy is on the ground, target it by holding , then press .
   • GameCube Version: After your enemy is on the ground, target it by holding , then press .
2. Shield Attack. The Shield Attack is useful for stunning enemies and knocking enemy projectiles back at their source.
   • Wii Version: While Z-targeting an enemy, thrust the nunchuk forward.
   • GameCube Version: While L-targeting an enemy, press to push out with your shield.
3. Back Slice. The Back Slice allows you to circle around enemies and hit their backside, catching them unawares and leaving them vulnerable to additional attacks.
   • Wii Version: Z-target an enemy, then hold or and hit once to sidestep, then quickly hit again to roll, and swing the remote to attack.
   • GameCube Version: L-target an enemy, then hold or and hit once to sidestep, then quickly hit again to roll, and press to attack.
4. Helm Splitter. The Helm Splitter is a follow-up from the Shield Attack. It allows you to slash at an enemy's head, then follow up with additional attacks.
   • Wii Version: Perform a Shield Attack, then hit .
   • GameCube Version: Perform a Shield Attack, then hit .
5. Mortal Draw. This risky maneuver is easy to execute, but leaves you vulnerable. Successful completion results in an instant kill.
   • Wii Version: Sheathe your sword and do not Z-target any enemies. As an enemy prepares to strike, press (wait for the onscreen cue) to attack it.
   • GameCube Version: Sheathe your sword and do not L-target any enemies. As an enemy prepares to strike, press (wait for the onscreen cue) to attack it.
6. Jump Strike. This is an improved version of your jump attack. It strikes all enemies within range of the strike.
   • Wii Version: Z-target an enemy then hold down the button until a glimmer goes up your blade. Release to perform the attack.
   • GameCube Version: L-target an enemy then hold down the button until a glimmer goes up your blade. Release to perform the attack.
7. Great Spin. This is the final skill you learn. It is an improved version of the spin attack that can only be executed at full health.
   • Wii Version: While at full health, shake the Nunchuk back and forth to perform the attack.
   • GameCube Version: While at full health, press and hold until the shimmering light travels all the way up your blade. Release to perform the attack.

[edit] Howling Stones

The following section gives the location of the howling stones. For the songs to activate them, see the wolf songs section. The howling stone numbers correspond with the hidden move number above.

1. There is no first howling stone. You learn the skill automatically on your way to Forest Temple.
2. The howling stone is on the Death Mountain path. It is located in a rocky area that is filled with steam geysers.
3. The howling stone is located in the Zora's River area of Lanayru Province, northeast of Iza's cabin.
4. The howling stone is located in Faron Woods, after the gap that leads to Sacred Grove.
5. The howling stone is near Lake Hylia basin on a cliff south of the warp point. You must climb a ladder to reach it.
6. The howling stone is located in the Snowpeak Area, south of the burrow spot leading to the underground cave.
7. The howling stone is on the east (west in GameCube version) side of Hidden Village, by the Cuccoo leader. Don't activate the stone while defeating the enemies or playing the cat minigame or you will have to start over when you return.

[edit] Golden Wolf Locations

This section outlines where the golden wolf is found after activating its respective howling stone. Approach the wolf in human form to learn a hidden move.

1. The golden wolf is on an unavoidable path up to Forest Temple. You do not need to activate a howling stone to meet the wolf.
2. The golden wolf is in the Ordon Spirit Spring.
3. The golden wolf is on a platform to the east (west in GameCube version) of Castle Town.
4. The golden wolf is on south of Castle Town, east (west in GameCube version) of the stairway.
5. The golden wolf is in the northeast (northwest in GameCube version) section of Gerudo Desert, just before you enter the enemy encampment.
6. The golden wolf is in the Kakariko Village graveyard.
7. The golden wolf is on the path leading from Castle Town to Hyrule Castle.