Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – How To Do A Spin Attack

The spin attack in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a move, that the game doesn't teach you, therefore many players didn't know that it existed just like in older Zelda games.

While combating in TotK is quite versatile, it comes with a lot of advantages to know as many combating moves as possible. For situations where you find yourself surrounded by enemies, here is how to perform a spin attack in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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How To Spin Attack In Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Spin attacks used to be important in older Zelda games like Ocarina of Time. However, in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, there are many other exciting combat options, causing players to overlook this ability. It could be because the game doesn't explain how to perform a spin attack. Fortunately, we're here to provide you with helpful guides for Tears of the Kingdom.

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The spin attack will strike all enemies around Link in a 360° radius. To perform it, simply rotate the movement stick in a complete circle and press the attack button, typically "Y" (unless you modified it in the settings).

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Now you know how to perform a spin attack in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but here is a little extra from us...

Here's a pro-tip: Try using a weapon with elemental material attached for the spin attack. If you use an ice weapon, it will freeze all nearby enemies, allowing you to defeat them one by one, which is helpful when facing larger groups of opponents.