Summary
Hestu is one of the many notable characters featured in 2023’sTears of the Kingdom, and oneZeldafan has created a miniature figure of the giant Korok. WhileHestu can be found in various locations inZelda: Tears of the Kingdom, this new fan art shows what a miniature version of the character would look like in the real world.
While traveling acrossHyrule inTears of the Kingdom, Link can come across Hestu. Much like his appearance inZelda: Breath of the Wild, the NPC can upgrade Link’s inventory. This makes him an important character to find since he allows the player to hold more important items, such as weapons, bows, and shields, in exchange for Korok seeds. While tracking him down can be a challenge, his design in the games is instantly recognizable, being much larger than the other Koroks Link encounters. One fan recently made impressive fan art based on the character’s design.
In a post on Reddit, aThe Legend ofZeldafan known as MyHeartontheline shared a picture of their handcrafted Hestu. According to the creator, they wanted to make a miniature version of the giant Korok, and the results were impressive. The charming artwork realized the important elements of the character’s design, including the branches of his tree-like head and his leaf mask. In addition, the creator gave the miniature figure a two-tone color, replicating the swirly pattern on the in-game character’s wooden body. While MyHeartontheline did not reveal how the miniature figure was made, it appeared to be composed of felt-like material, having a fuzzy quality.
The reception to this Hestu figure has been positive, with many liking the miniature version of the Korok. In the comments, the creator revealed plans to craft even moreKoroks from theZeldafranchise, noting they were assembling “an army” of the woodland spirits. According to MyHeartontheline, the Hestu figure measured approximately 4 inches tall, and subsequent Koroks would likely be around 2-4 inches. Besides making more miniature figures, the creator said they were considering adding maracas for Hestu, and some users suggested using Q-tips to accomplish this.
This Hestu figure is only one of the many creations made by fans of the game. Beyond real-world arts and crafts, players have made impressive contraptions in-game. For example, one ingenious fan built amechanical version of Hestu inTears of the Kingdom, taking advantage of the Ultrahand ability’s utility. While the developers have said that no DLC is planned forTears of the Kingdom, theZeldacommunity will likely continue to make fan-made content based on the latest game for the foreseeable future.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to the beloved open-world adventure, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This installment once again sees Link and Zelda battling to protect Hyrule from falling to Ganondorf. This new adventure takes place in the same land of Hyrule as Breath of the Wild but sees something called the Upheaval, which allows link to travel to Sky Islands, as well as deep into the Depths beneath Hyrule. Players can use special abilities to fuse together weapons, and build items to help them progress through the release.
