Ready to conquer the Imprisoning War? Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment throws you into an epic tale spanning six intense chapters, where you'll command Zelda, Rauru, Mineru, and their allies against Ganondorf's forces. With 24 main story missions and dozens of character quests to tackle, knowing the optimal path through this massive adventure becomes crucial for success.
All Main Story Mission List
Chapter 1: The Foundation (Levels 1-2)
Your journey begins on the Great Plateau, introducing core mechanics through three essential missions:
Tip
Complete "The Art of the Blade" immediately to unlock your first character quests. These provide crucial stat boosts that make subsequent missions significantly easier.
Chapter 2: Rising Tensions (Levels 5-17)
Chapter 2 dramatically expands the scope with five challenging missions across diverse environments:
- Raging Sands (Level 5) - Desert warfare introduction
- Growing Suspicion (Level 10) - Stealth mechanics debut
- Striking North (Level 13) - Multi-objective battles
- Beneath the Blood Moon (Level 17) - Night combat challenges
- The Howling Tempests (Level 17) - Weather effects integration
The level jumps here are significant. Focus on completing character quests between story missions to bridge these gaps effectively.
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Chapter 3: Escalating Conflict (Levels 20-27)
Five missions showcase the war's intensification:
- Shadows in the Snow (Level 20)
- Lanayru Defiled (Level 20)
- The Behemoth in the Crater (Level 24)
- Crisis on Death Mountain (Level 24)
- Under Cover of Mist (Level 27)
Important
After clearing "Lanayru Defiled," the A New Assignment quest becomes available. This unlocks crucial supply depot access that dramatically improves your resource gathering efficiency.Chapter 4: The Counteroffensive (Levels 29-43)
The longest chapter features six intense battles:
- Terror of the Sands (Level 29)
- A Time for Action (Level 35)
- The Counterstrike (Level 37)
- Ambush in the Depths (Level 39)
- Purging the Shadows (Level 40)
- Fire and Sand (Level 43)
This chapter's steep level requirements demand serious preparation. Prioritize Mineru's character quests here, as her construct abilities become invaluable for crowd control.
Chapter 5: The Final Push (Levels 47-56)
Four climactic missions lead to the ultimate confrontation:
- Into the Fray (Level 47)
- The Battle of Hyrule Castle (Level 52)
- The Demon King, Ensnared (Level 54)
- The Final Confrontation (Level 56)
Chapter 6: Epilogue (Level 57)
A Clash of Constructs serves as the final test of your mastery, requiring level 57 and complete understanding of all game mechanics.
Essential Character Quest Priorities
Character quests provide permanent upgrades that make story progression smoother. Here's your optimal completion order:
Early Game Focus (Chapters 1-2)
Zelda's initial quests unlock Temporal Toss, a game-changing ability for crowd control:
- Learning the Blade - Requires 3x Golden Apple
- A Step Towards Strength - Needs 2x Armored Porgy
- Sleepless Nights - Demands 5x Blue Nightshade
Rauru's early upgrades boost his support capabilities:
- Sending Signals - 3x Wood, 3x Flint
- Acknowledging Valor - 2x Hot-Footed Frog, 4x Swift Carrot
Mid Game Essentials (Chapters 3-4)
Mineru becomes crucial once unlocked. Prioritize:
- Outfitting the Workshop - 3x Armored Porgy, 2x Brightbloom Seed
- A Sending-Off - 5x Mighty Bananas, 5x Hylian Shroom
The Mysterious Construct offers unique weapon upgrades:
- Hylian Battle Arts - Unlocks after "The Howling Tempests"
Critical Service Unlocks
Beyond character progression, several quests unlock essential services:
Weapons Research Base
Complete Enhancing Our Weapons (requires 1x Soldier Construct I Horn) to access weapon enhancement systems.
Training Facilities
- Hyrulean Training Plaza - 3x Mighty Bananas
- Tanagar Meditation Hall - 5x Blue Nightshade, 30x Lizalfos Trophy
- Tabantha Training Camp - 1x Summerwing Butterfly, 100x Bokoblin Trophy
Warning
Don't neglect supply depot quests. These locations provide crucial materials for late-game character upgrades and become essential for efficient farming.
Battle Support and Inventory Upgrades
Two quest chains significantly improve your combat effectiveness:
Zonaite Steel Capacity
- So Exhausted... - 2x Korok Seed, 10x Acorn, 100x Bokoblin Trophy (+2 capacity)
- Smoke Marks the Spot - 4x Korok Seed, 6x Flint, 10x Keese Trophy, 100x Bokoblin Trophy (+3 capacity)
Special Ration Storage
A Flying Korok! increases your healing item capacity by 1 (requires 3x Korok Seed, 10x Keese Trophy, 5x Aerocuda Trophy, 10x Korok Frond, 1x Octo Balloon).
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Strategic Mission Approach
Level Management
Don't rush through story missions. The recommended levels aren't suggestions—they're requirements for comfortable completion. Being underleveled transforms tactical battles into frustrating slogs.
Resource Allocation
Materials serve dual purposes: character upgrades and service unlocks. Prioritize character quests that unlock new abilities over simple stat boosts, especially early in your adventure.
Party Composition
Each chapter introduces new tactical challenges. Zelda excels at crowd control, Rauru provides excellent support, and Mineru dominates large-scale battles with her construct abilities.
Info
The Material Sensor quest becomes available after "The Howling Tempests." This tool dramatically improves your farming efficiency, making it a high-priority unlock.Maximizing Your Campaign Experience
Camp Preparation
Complete camp-related quests early. The Secret to Camp Supplies and The Importance of Fire unlock pre-battle preparation options that can turn difficult encounters into manageable challenges.
Multiplayer Considerations
All missions support cooperative play. Having a partner tackle different objectives simultaneously can significantly reduce completion times, especially in later chapters with complex multi-stage battles.
The journey through Age of Imprisonment's 24 missions offers incredible variety, from intimate character moments to massive battlefield spectacles. By following this structured approach to both story progression and character development, you'll experience the Imprisoning War as the epic conflict it was meant to be—challenging but never unfair, complex but always rewarding.
Remember: this isn't just about reaching the credits. It's about building a legendary roster of heroes capable of standing against the Demon King himself. Every quest completed, every level gained, and every ability unlocked brings you closer to that ultimate victory.