# Breath of the Wild DLC: is the Expansion Pass worth it?

> Yes, if you enjoyed the game: the BotW Expansion Pass bundles both DLC packs, with Master Mode, the Trial of the Sword and The Champions' Ballad.

Yes — the Breath of the Wild (BotW) DLC, sold as the Expansion Pass, is worth buying if you enjoyed the base game and want more challenge. It includes two packs: The Master Trials, with a harder Master Mode and the Trial of the Sword, and The Champions' Ballad, a new story chapter with shrines, a dungeon and the Master Cycle Zero motorcycle. If you only play casually and have not finished the main game, you can skip it for now.

## What you get

**The Master Trials (Pack 1, 2017)**
- **Master Mode:** a harder difficulty with stronger enemies, regenerating health and floating enemy platforms.
- **Trial of the Sword:** a gauntlet of combat floors that powers up the Master Sword.
- **Hero's Path:** a map overlay showing everywhere you have walked.
- **Travel Medallion and new armor and items,** such as the Korok Mask.

**The Champions' Ballad (Pack 2, 2017)**
- A new story about Link and the four Champions, with new memory cutscenes.
- The One-Hit Obliterator weapon, new shrines and a final dungeon.
- Master Cycle Zero, a motorcycle for traveling across Hyrule.

## Who should buy it

- **Buy:** players who want more combat challenge, more story with the Champions, or another reason to replay.
- **Wait:** players who have not finished the base game — the Champions' Ballad requires freeing all four Divine Beasts first.

## FAQ

**Should I play Breath of the Wild before the DLC?**
Yes. The Master Trials content is available early, but the Champions' Ballad only opens after all four Divine Beasts are cleared.

**What is the best DLC for BotW?**
There are only two packs and the Expansion Pass includes both. The Champions' Ballad is the pick for story and the Master Cycle Zero; The Master Trials is the pick for challenge.

**Does the DLC work on Nintendo Switch 2?**
Yes, Switch 1 games and their DLC run on Switch 2. As of 2026, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade is sold separately from the Expansion Pass, so check what a bundle includes before buying.

**How many DLC packs are there for Breath of the Wild?**
Two: The Master Trials and The Champions' Ballad, both included in the Expansion Pass.

**How long does the DLC take?**
The Champions' Ballad takes several hours; Master Mode is effectively a full replay of the game.

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