Tears of the Kingdom features the return of the classic Heart Containers and Stamina Vessels. Returning players who have played Breath of the Wild might already have an idea of what to get but while they seem similar, the games provide a different experience. With new abilities, enemies and mechanics, the dynamics of the game have shifted and as such you might need to reassess your requirements. There is always a tradeoff when choosing between Heart Containers or Stamina Vessels and here is all you need to know about the two.
Warning: Minor Spoilers Ahead.
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Heart Containers or Stamina Vessels
Heart Containers are very important and become necessary when you go against strong enemies. Many of the stronger foes might one shot you so if you’re a beginner and trying to explore this world for the first time, the Heart Containers might be a good start.
Initially you have three hearts which later become four as part of the tutorial. Heart Containers are also important to open certain doors in Tears of the Kingdom which is mandatory for exploration and discovery. Stamina can be compensated by using abilities, Skyview towers that push you into the air and glide. Hearts are also necessary to traverse the new depths since the hands inside the depths start sucking the life force out of Link lowering his Max Hearts. The only way to restore your Max Hearts would be to eat a Sundelion dish or visit the Lightroot.
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Stamina on the other hand is an important part of Tears of the Kingdom. If you’re an experienced player, Stamina Vessels are the better choice since you will be able to sprint for longer distances, glide even further after using the Skyview Tower and stay in Slow Motion for a while while shooting arrows, this allows you to take out a large number on enemies even before the battle begins. One of the most important things Stamina is required for is the Master Sword, you need a significant amount to restore it so to progress the story, Stamina Vessels are a necessity.
There are always recipes and dishes that you can create and consume to gain extra hearts so the game provides various ways to tackle this issue but even though stamina can be added temporarily it is used more frequently so it makes more sense to get the Stamina Vessels.
Conclusion
Both have their positives and negatives, while you can solve a large number of Shrines to gain both, it may be time consuming. We would suggest gaining at least six Heart Containers such that battling enemies might be a bit easier and you wouldn’t die in one hit. For the rest of the journey, focus on Stamina Vessels since you will learn to be better at the game and in combat as you face various challenges.
There is no wrong or right way to play Tears of the Kingdom, the player has to choose what’s best for them and that’s one of the reasons why Tears of the Kingdom is so much fun. It is a journey that is unique to every player and should be treated as such.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Exchange My Hearts with Stamina Vessels?
Yes, to do this you need to go to the Horned Statue. It can be found in Lookout Landing, complete the temple in the main village and move north inside the emergency shelter, you will find a hole in the wall. Head inside and break the rocks to find the Horned Statue, interact with it and it will take away a Heart Container, interact with it again and it will return a Stamina Vessel. Now you are able to trade Heart Containers for Stamina Vessels and vice versa for the low cost of twenty rupees per Container or Vessel.
How Many Lights of Blessing Do I Need?
To upgrade your Max Hearts or Stamina Vessels, you will require at least four Lights of Blessings that can be obtained by completing Shrines. You need to complete a minimum of twenty shrines to get enough Stamina Vessels for the Master Sword.
How Many Heart Containers Am I Able to Get?
Tears of the Kingdom has 152 completable Shrines, which leads to 38 Lights of Blessing used for an upgrade. With every Temple boss and Ganon boss Link obtains a Heart Container by defeating them which equals to 6. The maximum number of Heart Containers Link can own at a time is 40 and you only need to complete 124 Shrines to get 31 Hearts and reach the Max amount.