See also StreetPass and Shadow Link

List of Streetpass Challenges



Tips for Completing Challenges



Obviously, using a better geared Link against worse geared Shadow Links goes a long way for completing challenges like winning in 10 seconds or not taking damage.

Any challenges using a nice version of a weapon to deal the final blow will retroactively count for the original weapon as well. This applies to items like the Golden Bee, Green Apple, and Super Net.

To win with harder to use items like the Bomb or Hammer, use stunning weapons like the Hookshot, Tornado Rod, Boomerang, or Sand Rod to lead into your final attack so they cannot dodge slower attacks from other weapons.

Winning without taking a step won't work if you are knocked back, so keep the opponent at bay with items and the sword beam, or use the Purple Potion to deal damage.

You can win several challenges in one go by fulfilling several goals at once. Use the Purple Potion at the start of a battle against a low heart Shadow Link to get achievements for winning in under 10 seconds, without taking a step, or damage - all at the same time!

The Tornado Rod will always stun Shadow Link, making him an easy target, even on high bounties.

Any consumable items automatically replenish at the end of a battle, so don't worry about wasting a potion. You can also use the Golden Bee you can buy in Lorule for 888 Rupees, use it against a Shadow Link, and still give it to the Bee Guy afterwards.

To win with Ravio's Bracelet, you'll need to fight in one of two StreetPass Arenas: The Desert Arena (Face a Shadow Link in the Desert) or the Lava Arena (Face a Shadow Link in front of Turtle Rock or the Ice Ruins). Create a wall with the Sand Rod, or use the Ice Rod on the pillars of fire an merge with the wall. You'll only have to merge once before winning to complete the challenge.

To finish off a Shadow Link with either a Bee or a Golden Bee, you must make sure that your opponent does not have the Bee Badge. Only bronze, lower tier Shadow Links will not have the Bee Badge. The Bee is a very easy attack to stop since it is so easy to kill. The best tatic is to stun your opponent with the Boomarang or Tornado Rod and then unleash the Bee. Keep in mind that the Golden Bee only does 3/4 Heart damage.

How to Unlock Gramps



Once a player has completed all 50 challenges, they will be urged to visit Gramps. After reviewing your challenges, Gramps will note that only one other person has been able to obtain such a feat, and invites you to fight a Shadow Link of that person.

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StreetPass Challenge Reward: Battling Gramps

Be warned, as this fight will be tough. The enemy will be fully decked out in maximum hearts, tunic, sword damage and nice items. The items will be random, and often work in his favor depending on the level. Defeat or deal more damage than the opponent to win.

Once you've defeated your opponent, you'll receive a 5 rupee bounty (listen to his reasoning for why the bounty is so low!) You can then challenge this new opponent to a match at any time, in a random place with random high tier items.

Speculation: Is Gramps Link?



There are rumors and clues that lead to the identity of Gramps. While he may be nothing more than an elderly fellow in Kakakirko Village, there are several noticeable clue that may point to the more heroic identity - an identity that may be the actual Grandfather of A Link Between Worlds' Link. Does this make Gramps the same Link from A Link to the Past?

In the credits sequence of A Link Between Worlds, the video pans over several characters from the series while playing relevant music, but curiously plays a triumphant rendition of the main theme of The Legend of Zelda when panning over Gramps and the StreetPass area.