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One of the tougher decisions that players will have to make early on in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/em> is which stat to upgrade first, health or stamina. To start out, you have three hearts indicating how much health you have and one ring that indicates your stamina. However, as you progress in the game, you will have chances to unlock another heart or another stamina ring. <\/p>

Naturally, players are curious about which of the choices will pay off in the long run. While there is no definitively correct answer to the question of which to choose first, there are some considerations you should keep in mind. Read the guide below for my recommendation on which stat you should upgrade in Tears of the Kingdom<\/em>. <\/p>