Howling Stones & Hidden Skills
Link’s sword skills are nice, but there are even better moves out there. Hence, the role of the Golden Wolf who appears throughout the game to teach you these moves as the Warrior. He first appears on the way to the Forest Temple, but afterwards it is up to you to find the Howling Stones that summon him and then to find the Golden Wolf as he appears on your map. All of these things are included in my walkthrough, but as a checklist, here are their locations and descriptions of the Hidden Skills you learn.
1) Howling Stone: N/A
Golden Wolf: Encountered on the way to the Forest Temple
Hidden Skill: Ending Blow
Description: When an enemy lays down but not dead, L-Target and press A to deliver the blow.
2) Howling Stone: Death Mountain, after getting the 14th tear, to the northeast
Golden Wolf: In Ordon Province, in the west pond area off the north road from the village
Hidden Skill: Shield Attack
Description: Press R to lunge with the shield while L-targeting and temporarily stun an enemy, then slash with the sword.
3) Howling Stone: Lake Hylia, after getting the 9th bug, cross the river to the north on a small hill
Golden Wolf: In Hyrule Field, north of the Castle Town bridge.
Hidden Skill: Back Slice
Description: Roll around an enemy and press A to slash its backside.
4) Howling Stone: Faron Province, near the entrance to the Forest Temple, take the ramp and do several Midna jumps, cross the bridges and ropes
Golden Wolf: Take the south exit from Castle Town to Hyrule Field, on the west side after taking the stairs.
Hidden Skill: Helm Splitter
Description: Use a Shield Attack, then press A to leap over the enemy and attack its back to possibly shatter its armour.
5) Howling Stone: Lake Hylia, warp and take the southwest bridge up the ladder and north
Golden Wolf: Gerudo Mesa, at the northwest Moblin camp, climb the steps north up the cliff and look west.
Hidden Skill: Mortal Draw
Description: With your sword tucked away, wait for an enemy to draw near and pull out your sword to deal a blow most mortal.
6) Howling Stone: Snowpeak, after creating a ramp from a snowdrift, follow the reekfish scent trail
Golden Wolf: Kakariko Village, in the graveyard to the east
Hidden Skill: Jump Attack
Description: Increases strength of regular jump attack. Press and hold A, then release.
7) Howling Stone: Hidden Village, in the southern-most building on the east side, smash a window, then clawshot the webbing up high, and drop through the east window.
Golden Wolf: Castle Town, in the central square, head north to the gates of Hyrule Castle
Hidden Skill: Great Spin
Description: Increases strength of regular spin attack when powered up. Hold B and release as usual. Must have full health meter to execute.
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