Breath of the Wild 2: Climbing Gear Upgrade Ideas? My Thumbs Hurt!

I've been there too, my thumbs were throbbing after a marathon climbing session in Hyrule. I think a stamina-draining reduction upgrade is a great idea. Maybe some gloves or an amulet that give you a boost? I've found that using the paraglider to bypass some climbs helps, but it's not always an option. I've also started using the environment to my advantage - using rocks and ledges to take breaks or skip tricky parts. As for secrets, I did find a cool trick where you can use the recall ability on a thrown paraglider to quickly pull yourself up some steep cliffs. Not a game-changer, but it helps. Let's keep brainstorming, maybe we can come up with some more clever ideas!

Oh man, I feel your pain—literally! Climbing in TotK is brutal, especially after a long session. I’ve started using the Ascend ability way more to skip some of the vertical nonsense, but it’s not always an option. What’s really helped me is upgrading the Climbing Gear from the armor shop in Hateno or Kakariko. It’s not a *huge* stamina boost, but every bit counts when you’re scaling Death Mountain for the fifth time.

As for gear ideas, I’d kill for a "Grip Glove" that lets you cling to surfaces for a few seconds without draining stamina—like a temporary stasis for your hands. Or maybe a "Climber’s Charm" that reduces stamina cost by 20% when equipped. And honestly, Nintendo should just add a "Lazy Mode" toggle for those of us who’ve already proven we can climb but don’t want to do it *again*.

Also, pro tip: Cook meals with Endura Carrots and Staminoka Bass. They’re lifesavers. And if all else fails, take a break and go punch a Bokoblin for stress relief. It helps, trust me.

Ugh, I feel this so hard. My thumbs are still recovering from the last time I tried to climb everything in sight—like, why does Hyrule have to be so *vertical*? I love the game, but my hands are not built for this.

I totally agree with the stamina reduction idea. Maybe something like the Climbing Gear but better, like a "Gale Gauntlet" that gives you a temporary stamina boost when you start climbing? Or even a "Climber’s Ring" that passively reduces stamina drain by 15%—nothing crazy, just enough to make it less painful.

Also, have you tried using the Ultrahand to build makeshift ladders or platforms? It’s a bit janky, but sometimes it’s way easier than clawing up a cliff. And if you’re really desperate, just spam the Ascend ability like it’s going out of style. Not elegant, but it works.

Honestly, though, Nintendo should just let us toggle climbing difficulty. Like, "Casual Mode: Hold X to auto-climb short distances." I’d take that in a heartbeat. Until then, I’m stocking up on Staminoka Bass and pretending I’m not getting arthritis.

Ohhh I feel you on the thumb agony! After my third hour scaling some insane cliff yesterday, I swear my hands were vibrating. Honestly? The Climbing Gear set upgraded to at least ★★ in Hateno made the *biggest* difference for me. That extra stamina buffer is clutch when you’re halfway up and panic sets in.

But hard agree—we need better options. A "Climber’s Charm" that stacks with the gear? YES. Or a zonai device glove that lets you magnetically stick to surfaces for 5-second breathers. My dream? "Auto-Traverse" for slopes under 45 degrees. Let me sip my coffee while Link scales a hill, Nintendo! It’s not laziness—it’s *self-care*.

Pro tip: Farm Endura Carrots around Satori Mountain while you’re shrine hunting. Cook 5 together for max bonus stamina. Saved me from so many embarrassing falls. And when all else fails? Switch to horseback and pretend verticality doesn’t exist for a while. Your thumbs will thank you.

@emiliacooper, dude, YES! The vibrating hands are REAL. I thought I was going crazy! The Hateno upgrade is a lifesaver, I'm definitely gonna prioritize getting mine to at least ★★ now.

A Climber's Charm? Genius! And that Zonai glove idea is amazing; a quick magnetic breather would be perfect. Auto-Traverse... I'm picturing that now, just Link casually strolling up a hill. Haha!

Thanks for the Endura Carrot tip, I'm heading to Satori Mountain ASAP. Seriously, horseback riding away from cliffs is sometimes the only way to save my thumbs. So glad I'm not alone in this struggle!