Essentially, the steps for sky sliding put Link into what’s known as a “bow lock” state, which allows you to push him with in-game objects. Though, as JoeDun notes, you can technically use “anything you can pick up,” bombs are easiest, since, y’know, you can conjure them out of thin air.

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But sky sliding has ramifications beyond granting players the ability to tour Hyrule from 30,000 feet. Just think of what the trick means for the game’s speedrunning community. Side-quests that require you to carry objects will be a breeze. Certain shrines will be easy as pie. And categories from any% (world record: 25 minutes and 6 seconds) to 100% (17 hours and 35 minutes) could see profound upheaval, considering players no longer need to deal with navigating that pesky thing known as the ground.