As the first mainline Legend of Zelda game to feature Princess Zelda as the main character, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has made waves. The usual weapons are out of commission since players are playing as Princess Zelda and not Link this time. Instead of the sword that Link wields, Princess Zelda is given the Tri-Rod.

The Tri-Rod is a magical rod that Princess Zelda can use to create Echoes or duplicates of items scanned by the Tri-Rod. These Echoes help Princess Zelda navigate Hyrule and fight enemies. Instead of fighting with a sword, Princess Zelda can summon an Echo of a previous enemy to fight on her behalf. Another type of Echo allows Princess Zelda to traverse through Hyrule, whether by horse, sky or by climbing to new heights. Here are the 10 best Echoes for traversal in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

10 Ice Block Echo

Create And Stack Ice Blocks

The Ice Block Echo is a good traversal Echo in Echoes of Wisdom, allowing Princess Zelda to form ice blocks and create a bridge across open water. Princess Zelda can also use the ice blocks to travel downstream simply by standing on one and letting it float. Another way to use the ice block to travel is by pushing one down a slope and hopping on top to glide downhill easily. However, these blocks are made of ice, so they don’t do well around heat. Expect them to melt when exposed to warmer temperatures.

One Triangle will reduce some Echoes that cost 3+ Triangles upon reaching level 8 or higher.

The Ice Block can be stacked repeatedly. Stand on top of one, aim below, and keep stacking to have Princess Zelda rise to the top. This is especially useful for the more powerful Princess Zelda’s Tri-Rod, as you can stack several to make a tall icy tower.

The Ice Block Echo is found in the Hebra Mountain Cave, near Condé’s igloo. Snow blocks the cave's entrance, but Condé can remove it. Once the snow is removed, the Ice Block Echo is revealed inside.

9 Lava Rock Echo

Summon Lava Rocks To Help You Across Lava

Lava is hot, and stepping in lava will quickly deplete Princess Zelda’s health. To avoid that, Princess Zelda can use the Lava Rock Echo to summon lava rocks as platforms, allowing her to easily cross lava paths. Lava rocks are heat-resistant, so Princess Zelda can use them as much as she wants around fire.

To obtain the Lava Rock Echo, travel to the Eldin Volcano region. Head to the volcano near Goron City and visit the Rock-Roast Quarry. There will be a rock floating in the lava to the right. Scan the rock to make the Lava Rock Echo.

8 Strandtula Echo

Use Strandtula's Web To Climb Walls

When used, the Strandtula Echo summons a spider that weaves a web above and dangles down. Princess Zelda can climb the web to reach new heights. The web is strong in most regards but is not great around flames. So, be careful when using the Strandtula Echo around fiery climates or foes.

The Strandtula Echo comes from an enemy encounter. Strandtula enemies can be found in the Suthorn Ruins on the first floor (1F). Strandtula will be dangling inside the ruins, so be careful not to run face-first into it. You’ll need to kill one to obtain the Echo.

7 Crawltula Echo

Bind To Crawltula To Climb Cliffs And Mountains

The Crawltula Echo is easily one of my favorite Echoes in Echoes of Wisdom because when you reverse bind Princess Zelda to the Echo, Princess Zelda can climb up walls and over rocky and uneven terrain. It’s useful for reaching high places. All you need is a wall, cliff, mountain, or pillar nearby for this Echo to be effective.

Unlike Strandtula, Crawltula doesn’t spin webs. So, Princess Zelda can’t free-climb. However, having Crawltula help Princess Zelda up walls makes up for the lack of a web.

The Crawltula Echo is found in Suthorn Forest, near Lueberry’s House. After leaving Lueberry’s House, head north. You’ll eventually come across the Crawltula enemy. Kill one Crawltula to receive the Echo.

6 Platboom Echo

Rise To New Heights Or Crush Enemies

The Platboom Echo has two primary uses. Princess Zelda can summon the Platboom Echo to fall on and crush enemies or other obstacles. She can also use the Platboom Echo as a rising platform to take her to higher areas that weren’t accessible before. Just summon the Platboom Echo and stand on top. It will slowly rise, taking Princess Zelda along with it.

Visit the Gerudo Desert Caves to obtain this traversal Echo. There will be platforms inside the caves. Beat one to obtain the Echo.

5 Cloud Echo

Create Multiple Clouds As Stepping Stones

Princess Zelda can leap from cloud to cloud with the Cloud Echo. Use the Cloud Echo to create temporary platforms. You can create one slightly higher than another to traverse to higher places. However, be warned that the Cloud Echo doesn’t have the greatest lifespan, so hop quickly from one to the next.

You can bind to objects, Echoes, and enemies using the Tri-Rod. Binding allows Princess Zelda to move these items or to follow their movement.

The good thing about the Cloud Echo, when compared to Echoes like the Bed Echo, is that the Cloud Echo can float, whereas the Bed Echo needs ground to sit on. While the Bed Echo can be stacked to reach higher places, the Cloud Echo can just float and, when used in succession, can take Princess Zelda pretty far up. The Cloud Echo is great for climbing up high or even crossing chasms.

You’ll need to visit the Stilled Hebra Mountain to get your hands on the Cloud Echo. Clouds are frequent here. Scan one to make the Cloud Echo.

4 Trampoline Echo

Jump Higher Than Normal With A Trampoline

The Trampoline Echo summons a trampoline that, when jumped on, causes Princess Zelda to jump higher than usual. She can jump over enemies and obstacles or jump to higher platforms. Fortunately, the Trampoline Echo is received early on in Echoes of Wisdom, meaning that Princess Zelda will have access to many hard-to-reach areas that her normal jump can’t get her to.

Visit Suthorn Village to receive the Trampoline Echo. You’ll find a Trampoline near the well. Scan it to receive the Trampoline Echo.

3 Flying Tile Echo

Fly Across Gaps With This Echo

If you need to get from one side to another, but a big hole in the middle prevents Princess Zelda from crossing, the Flying Tile Echo can help. Use this Echo to summon a flying tile on which Princess Zelda can stand on. The tile will briefly fly with her on top, providing her safe age from one area to another.

The Flying Tile Echo is obtained at the Gerudo Sanctum. Visit the second floor (2F) and head left. You’ll encounter flying tiles here that you can scan for their Echo. However, you will need to complete the Flying Tile side quest to be able to obtain it.

2 Keesee Echo

Use Keesee As A Paraglider

If you played the last two games, you know how important it was for Link to have the paraglider. Though not as open-world as traverse through the map when Princess Zelda has the right Echoes to assist her. One of those Echoes is the Keese Echo.

Increase the Tri-Rod’s power to obtain more triangles. Clear rifts to increase the power. The maximum amount of Triangles is 6, which is reached at Level 9.

The Keese aren’t new to the Zelda franchise. They’ve been around since the early days of NES. Any seasoned fans will know them by name, but if you’re newer to the franchise, the Keese are the agile bat monsters. They’re pretty weak, and that hasn’t changed in Echoes of Wisdom. What has changed, though, is that the Keesee are now useful. When scanned as an Echo, the Keesee can act as Princess Zelda’s own personal glider.

To obtain the Keesee Echo, you’ll need to find and beat one. Keesee are found in the Beach cave. They will be the first enemy Princess Zelda encounters in the cave.

1 Carrot Echo

Summon Your Horse To Be By Your Side

A Legend of Zelda game without horses wouldn’t be a Legend of Zelda game. Yes, even in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Princess Zelda will receive a horse. Horses are great for traveling around Hyrule and are much faster than walking. Princess Zelda’s horse can be summoned simply by using the Carrot Echo.

The Carrot Echo is obtained in Hyrule Field. However, Princess Zelda will need to complete a side quest in order to get the Carrot Echo. Once the Impa’s Gift side quest is complete, Princess Zelda can make an Echo of the carrot. Impa’s Gift side quest is available after completing the Hyrule Castle dungeon.

When using traversal echoes, make sure to explore every nook and cranny. It’s easy to miss out on certain paths, items, and interactions if you use summon the horse with the carrot and use it to get you everywhere. There are treasures all around, so explore everything. Make sure to use the right Echoes at the right time, too, as you never know what treasures you’ll find in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.