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Dayto is a character in Breath of the Wild.[1]

Biography[]

Dayto is a Hylian traveler who can be found walking the Mountain Road from Foothill Stable and through the Maw of Death Mountain before heading back. At Foothill Stable, hit sits at the table inside, where he asserts that he does not need to make a choice about whether he goes east or west.[2] He carries a Hunter's Shield and a Traveler's Sword.

Dayto is an indecisive man who cannot decide on what he wants to do.[3] He struggles with whether he should check his map,[4][5] his method of travel,[6][7] and whether he can obtain a Fireproof Elixir.[8] He looks back on his past choices occasionally and wonders whether he made the right decisions.[9][10]

One of Dayto's worries is whether he should traverse Death Mountain.[11][12] If there are other people up there, though, he believes he could sell to them.[13] He is unsure if he should try to withstand the heat, since he will end up sweating either way.[14][15]

Dayto is also unsure of when to end his journey. At the end of the Maw of Death Mountain, he asks himself whether he should fight the enemies ahead or flee.[16][17] He also debates whether to continue, quit, or take a nap.[18]

During the night, Dayto struggles with whether or not he should sleep.[19][20] Even then, he has difficulties choosing a spot to rest.[21]

Dayto is troubled by the current state of Hyrule Kingdom, calling it bleak and noting the cause of his worries cease when he takes a break.[22] He can only find respite when it is Raining, and he asks not to be bothered during this time.[23]

If Link saves Dayto from monsters encountered along the route, he initially has difficulty believing the danger is over.[24] He's scared of monsters,[25] even describing himself as drenched with sweat after seeing monsters.[26] He will give the hero Tough Poultry Curry and Rupees as thanks.[27] Along his journey, he encounters the Guardian Stalker by Gero Pond, which he runs from in fear.[28][29][30]

Trivia[]

  • Dayto's appearance is based on that of American actor and comedian Robin Williams (1951-2014); Williams was known for his love of the series, going as far as to name his daughter Zelda. The two appeared in commercials for Ocarina of Time 3D in 2011.

Nomenclature[]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageName
United KingdomEnglishBRDayto
JapanJapaneseダエトール (Daetōru)
NetherlandsDutchDayto
CanadaFrenchCAMagnol
FranceFrenchEUMagnol
GermanyGermanDayto
ItalyItalianDaytol
SpainSpanishEUOrren
Latin AmericaSpanishLAOrren
This table was generated using translation pages.
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See Also[]

References

  1. "Dayto" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  2. "There's no decision to be made here. East or west—it's all the same to me!" — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  3. "Hmm... What should I do?" — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  4. "Hmm... Should I check my map, or should I go by intuition like the original trailblazers? A troubling dilemma... Now that I think about it, this is a volcanic road. I'd better check my map." — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  5. "My next big life decision...
    Should I follow my instincts or follow my map?
    " — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  6. "Hmm... Should I travel by horseback or continue on foot? A troubling dilemma... Moreover, if I continue on foot, do I start with my left foot or my right foot? A less troubling dilemma..." — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  7. "My next big life decision... To save the horse, or to save my feet?" — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  8. "My next big life question...
    Is a fireproof elixir within my grasp?!
    " — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  9. "Was that the right choice?" — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  10. "Will I be OK like this?" — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  11. "Hmm... Should I keep going, or should I turn back? A troubling dilemma... But is it even worth being troubled by? Now that's troubling..." — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  12. "My next big life decision...
    To challenge the volcano, or to simply... not?
    " — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  13. "Hmm... Should I try to reach the volcano or take the easy way out and just not make the trip? A troubling dilemma... If there are a lot of tourists hanging around up there... there could be some good selling to be had." — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  14. "Hmm... Should I try to withstand the heat, or should I not even bother? A troubling dilemma... No matter the temperature of the sweat, I'm going to be soaked either way." — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  15. "My next big life decision...
    Can I take the heat, or should I get out of the kitchen?
    " — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  16. "My next big life decision...
    To boldly fight, or to boldly run?
    " — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  17. "My next big life decision... Should I keep moving forward, or should I turn back?" — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  18. "My next by life decision...
    To continue my adventure, or to quit? Or to take a nap...
    " — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  19. "My next big life decision... To rest, or not to rest?" — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  20. "Should I get some sleep?" — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  21. "Hmm... Should I rest here, or should I try to find a better spot? A troubling dilemma... It's not like I'd be able to get any rest right now, anyway... Certainly not with all these troubles on my mind." — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  22. "There are so many troubling things in a bleak world such as this. They only seem to cease when I take a break." — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  23. "Listening to falling rain is the only thing in this world that isn't troubling to me. Could you come back when it's over?" — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  24. "Something tells me...we aren't quite out of danger yet..." — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  25. "That was...
    So scary...
    " — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  26. "Ugh... I'm totally dripping with a cold sweat after that!" — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  27. "Here, take this. For helping me out of that dilemma." — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  28. "A Guardian!" — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  29. "It's coming! A Guardian is coming! Run for your lives!" — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
  30. "Save meeee!" — Dayto (Breath of the Wild)
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