The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom offers players a diverse assortment of puzzle-solving techniques that the iconic hero Link can employ to overcome challenges, both new and old. In Tears of the Kingdom, Link will rely heavily on the use of his versatile new Ultrahand ability, which enables him to combine items to create structures and vehicles to traverse Hyrule’s complex terrain. However, some obstacles will require a more traditional approach. Link will have to rely on his manual dexterity, utilizing basic techniques like sprinting, jumping, and climbing to navigate and reach his goals.
In the initial stages of his journey in Tears of the Kingdom, Link will encounter a familiarly frustrating obstacle that players of Breath of the Wild should be no stranger to: trying to climb cliffs while it's raining. In the game's early stages, Link's Stamina bar is notably restricted, greatly limiting his ability to climb walls and cliffs for an extended period, even during normal conditions.
The challenge of climbing intensifies when it is raining or when Link tries to ascend an icy cliff. These unfortunate conditions render these climbing surfaces exceptionally slippery, making it almost impossible for Link to climb without the appropriate equipment. Thankfully, in Tears of the Kingdom, this persistent annoyance has finally been addressed with a relatively early-game solution.
In Tears of the Kingdom, Link can now craft Sticky Elixirs, using cooking, that improve his hold on wet and slippery surfaces. Sticky Elixirs are relatively simple to craft, requiring the use of just one of two specific Critters and any monster parts. Here’s everything players need to know about crafting and finding Sticky Elixirs in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
How to Find or Craft Sticky Elixirs in Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom introduces a new elixir recipe that allows Link to craft Sticky Elixirs. To create this elixir, players need to combine either a 
Sticky Frog or a 
Sticky Lizard along with any monster parts in a cooking pot. The duration of the elixir is influenced by the number of monster parts used in the recipe, but the effect will remain unchanged.
Sticky Elixirs can be crafted in any Cooking Pot or by utilizing a Zonai Portable Pot. Players may also find Sticky Elixirs inside treasure chests located throughout Hyrule and inside Shrines.
Where to Find Sticky Frog and Sticky Lizard in Tears of the Kingdom
In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Sticky Lizard can be discovered in various caves and tunnels scattered throughout Hyrule, both above and below ground. They can occasionally be spotted skittering about in Shrines. Sticky Frogs are commonly located near bodies of water, including lakes and ponds, and inside caves within the regions of West Necluda and Lanayru Great Spring in Hyrule.
Capturing critters can be challenging in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom if the player doesn't use the right techniques. To avoid startling them, the player should crouch and move slowly toward the critter.
The sound meter displayed near the minimap can help the player determine how much noise they are making as they approach. If Link is quiet while moving toward the critter, it will be less likely to be alerted and run away. When the player is close enough to the critter, a prompt will appear, allowing them to capture it.
Crafting Sticky Elixirs early in Link's exploration of Hyrule will prove extremely helpful, especially since the weather conditions can be unpredictable. Link may encounter areas with challenging snow and ice terrains to navigate even early in his adventure.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available for the Nintendo Switch.