Zelda: Breath Of The Wild - 20 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do

14. Avoid Being Struck By Lightning

Okay, now you're just being cruel, Nintendo.

So, when you're out in the world and find yourself caught in a violent lightning storm (something that will happen in the north-west portion of the map a lot), you'll see Link's equipment start to crackle repeatedly, until it eventually bursts, taking a good 10 hearts with it.

The solution is twofold. First, you're 'crackling' because the equipment/clothing you have equipped is metal, so switch to wood or bone-based items (or de-equip clothing) and you'll be fine. Or, if what's popping is a melee weapon, hold R and throw it away before it explodes.

Time the latter just right, and you can strike platoons of enemies with this devastating bolt of lightning from the heavens.