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

Biography[]

Joute is a Hylian who travels with his Horse between Dueling Peaks Stable and Hateno Village. He carries a Wooden Shield and a Traveler's Sword. At both of his stops, he momentarily rests under a Tree before continuing his journey. If it Rains, he will seek shelter near Fort Hateno or the Equestrian Riding Course.

Joute likes Horses more than he does people.[2] In particular, he holds much affection for his Horse, referring to him as his "best horsey."[3] He keeps track of his hunger as they travel together,[4] and he makes remarks about needing to buff his Saddle.[5] During the night, he is happy to be able to see the stars with his Horse.[6] When it is Raining, Joute will inform Link that both he and his Horse dislike such Weather, so he tries to avoid it when he can.[7][8][9]

As he travels, Joute will have many Horse facts to share with Link, even if Link does not care to hear them.[10][11][12][13] He tells Link that the secret to holding on to a Horse is to approach it from behind quietly and hop on quick.[14] He recommends petting the Horse after getting on them "to let them know you care."[15] If Link does catch a wild Horse, Joute to register it at a Stable, as they will give him a Saddle and Bridle.[16] He also claims that Horses like Carrots and suggests buying them at Kakariko Village.[17]

Joute informs Link that Horses vary in the speed and power, so it is important for him to keep their strength in mind.[18] He suggests that Link choose a Horse that suits his own needs.[19] Since Horses will get tired if they run all the time, Joute advises Link to an eye on his Horse to make sure it is alright.[20][21]

Joute has a song to describe the different types of legendary Horses, the lyrics of which encourage the listener to go catch them.[22] Though he describes it at slightly inaccurate, he believes it is a catchy tune.[23] In order to make it work as a musical, he had to make it seems as though there were multiple of each legendary Horse.[24]

In general, Joute cares more about Horses than any local attractions.[25] However, he does tell Link about the Equestrian Riding Course, which is in ruins.[26][27] While it was once an important location, it is now suffering from an infestation of monsters.[28][29]

Joute will share that Horses are not the only Animals that will allow someone to ride them.[30] While he does not think it would be worth it to ride anything else, he believes Link may be interested.[31] He encourages Link to try to ride any Animal that looks mountable.[32]

Nomenclature[]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageName
United KingdomEnglishBRJoute
NetherlandsDutchJoute
CanadaFrenchCAEphèdre
FranceFrenchEUEphèdre
GermanyGermanMarcos
ItalyItalianJudd
SpainSpanishEUJutt
Latin AmericaSpanishLAJutt
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References

  1. "Joute" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  2. "I love horsies. Love 'em more than people. People smell funny and talk all the time, but not horsies. Horsies just ride." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  3. "My best horsey at my side." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  4. "My horse's belly is full..." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  5. "Need to buff my saddle..." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  6. "Stargazin' with horsey..." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  7. "I don't care much to go out on rainy days. Me and my horsey don't like getting wet." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  8. "My horsey's feeling blue... He gets a little sensitive on rainy days." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  9. "Rain's got horsey damp..." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  10. "Here's the truth, straight from the horse's mouth: the only thing I'm good for is horses and horse facts." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  11. "You probably don't care for horsey facts, but that's all I've got to offer, so hold on to your...well, you know." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  12. "I'm warning you, I only talk horse talk. Not, like, talking the way horses talk. I mean talking about horses." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  13. "So you want some information, do you? Well, if you don't mind it bein' about horses, I'm your man!" — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  14. "The secret to holding on to your horses, by the way, is to approach them quietly from behind and then hop on quick!" — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  15. "Once you're on, give 'em a little pet to let them know you care." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  16. "When you catch a wild horsey, you should take it to a stable. Once you register it, you'll get a saddle and bridle." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  17. "Horses like carrots. So maybe go buy some over in Kakariko Village and try feeding them to a horse." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  18. "There are several types of horses, for instance. Fast ones. Powerful ones. Get to know what your horse is good at." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  19. "There are all kinds of horses, so get to know yours, and find one that's suited to what you need." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  20. "Horses get awful tired of runnin'. You can't just dig in your spurs all the time. Use your eyes to see you they're doing." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  21. "Horses get tired after galloping for a long time. Take a moment to check in and see how your horsey's doing!" — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  22. "♪White horsies, giants, and bony ones too. They're out there for catchin', and that's what you should do...♪" — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  23. "That's my slightly inaccurate but highly lyrical song about the legendary horses. It'll get stuck in your ear real good!" — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  24. "You like my song about the legendary horses? There's only one of each, but I took some liberties to make it a musical..." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  25. "You want me to point out some local areas of interest? Sorry, but I only talk about horses. All day, every day." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  26. "Although...if you head east from here, you'll find the ruins of the old horse training ground." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  27. "If you head east from here, you'll find the ruins of the old horse training ground." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  28. "It's pretty important. Shows up on maps and everything. Sounds like it's got a bit of a monster infestation goin' on now..." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  29. "Sounds like it's got a bit of a monster infestation goin' on now, though..." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  30. "We all know horsies are special...but they're not the only animals that'll let people ride them." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  31. "I wouldn't waste my time on anything but a horse, but...you look like the type of person who doesn't discriminate." — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
  32. "Horsies aren't the only animals you can ride. If you see an animal you think you can ride, why not give it a shot?" — Joute (Breath of the Wild)
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