Summary

  • A Zelda fan built a detailed helicopter in Tears of the Kingdom using the Ultrahand mechanic.
  • The player-designed helicopter features rotors and stabilizers for smooth flight.
  • The helicopter design was well-received for its balance and functionality.

A fan of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom built an incredible helicopter in the game. Using a variety of resources within Tears of the Kingdom, this player was able to create a build that was both intricately designed and extremely functional.

Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to 2017's Breath of the Wild and brought a mix of well-loved gameplay from previous Zelda games alongside some new mechanics to the series. Since its release, fans have been loving the new Ultrahand mechanic that allows players to piece together impressive and creative machines in Tears of the Kingdom. While the Ultrahand mechanic's main purpose is for solving a few puzzles within Tears of the Kingdom, that hasn't stopped several creative fans from building impressive machines in their spare time.

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Reddit user KGXuan-Athlete-7976 shared their latest Tears of the Kingdom build: an impressive and functional helicopter. Like other Tears of the Kingdom flying machine builds, this player's helicopter makes use of a variety of different parts to create an excellently designed helicopter. Dubbed "Chinook" by the creator, the helicopter features two contra-rotating rotors alongside several stabilizers to keep the build balanced while flying. The Reddit user shared their helicopter with the community with a well-edited video that showcased its impressive design and smooth flying ability.

Tears of the Kingdom Helicopter Showcases Player's Incredible Skill for Building

Although Tears of the Kingdom players are divided on the use of the Ultrahand mechanic, the build was still well received by other fans online. Many praised the incredible design, with some community members pointing out how well it is balanced, especially while flying. The creator shared some of their secrets with the design, such as a forward tilt in the balance that keeps the helicopter flying forward. Alongside this, the original poster also shared that they had positioned the stabilizers in such a way that it prevented the helicopter from unintentionally rotating in the wrong direction and disrupting the smooth flight.

This impressive helicopter build does an excellent job of showcasing the incredible skill and passion of Tears of the Kingdom players. While Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has been released and is selling well, many players continue to return to Tears of the Kingdom for the building mechanics. Whether showcasing their latest creative build or simply returning to past designs, the ability to build incredible machines with Link within Tears of the Kingdom will keep players returning for a while.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
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Released
May 12, 2023
ESRB
Rated E for Everyone 10+ for Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Havok
Cross-Platform Play
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to the beloved open-world adventure, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This installment once again sees Link and Zelda battling to protect Hyrule from falling to Ganondorf. This new adventure takes place in the same land of Hyrule as Breath of the Wild but sees something called the Upheaval, which allows link to travel to Sky Islands, as well as deep into the Depths beneath Hyrule. Players can use special abilities to fuse together weapons, and build items to help them progress through the release.

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How Long To Beat
59 Hours
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OpenCritic Rating
Mighty