Exploring the vast wilderness of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can sometimes feel like a solitary journey. Scanning the Wolf Link amiibo introduces a unique feline and canine companion mechanic, summoning the iconic Twilight Princess hero in wolf form to fight alongside Link. This guide breaks down how to tap into this functionality and maximize your furry ally's potential during open-world exploration.
How to Summon Wolf Link in Hyrule
To spawn your companion, make sure the amiibo rune functionality is enabled in your game settings. Select the rune in your active inventory, target an open patch of terrain, and tap the physical Wolf Link figure onto your controller's NFC reader. Wolf Link instantly materializes at full health, ready to follow you across plains and mountains.
You can summon Wolf Link once per day, but if he loses all his hearts in battle, you will need to wait until the next real-world day to call him again. Additionally, fast-traveling or entering shrines will temporarily dismiss him, requiring another scan if he has not been defeated.
Companion Behavior and Survival Combat
Wolf Link automatically targets smaller wild animals and hostility-prone enemies in your immediate vicinity. He acts as an aggressive scout, lunging at Bokoblins and hunting wildlife to gather raw meat for Link. His presence makes early-game hunting significantly more efficient while conserving your weapon durability.
He also acts as an intuitive tracking device when paired with the Sheikah Sensor+. When searching for specific materials or shrines, Wolf Link will sprint toward the registered target and bark to alert you of its exact location. This dual utility as both a bodyguard and a tracking hound makes him an invaluable asset.
Upgrading Wolf Link's Heart Container Limit
By default, the Wolf Link summoned via amiibo only possesses three heart containers, making him quite vulnerable to high-level monsters in Breath of the Wild. To increase his health pool up to a maximum of twenty hearts, players must complete the Cave of Shadows challenge in Twilight Princess HD on the Wii U.
After completing the trial, saving your high score data to the physical amiibo figure carries those extra hearts directly over into Breath of the Wild. Having a twenty-heart companion dramatically improves his survival rate against dangerous foes like Lynels and Guardians, turning him into a truly durable frontline ally.
Managing Companion Health and Best Practices
Although Wolf Link cannot consume meals from your inventory, he will hunt ambient wildlife to heal himself after combat encounters. Whenever his health drops low, feed him raw meat or poultry dropped by defeated animals or left on the ground. Keeping his health full ensures he remains active throughout your daily adventures.
Keep in mind that Wolf Link cannot enter towns, villages, or shrine interiors. If you venture into populated areas like Kakariko Village, he will wait outside until you return or disappear if you travel too far. Plan your routes accordingly to keep your companion active during long wilderness expeditions.
