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== Wii U ==
== Wii U ==
The easiest method for dumping BOTW in a manner compatible with tools like Cemu and BCML is to use Dumpling.
The easiest method for dumping BOTW in a manner compatible with tools like Cemu and BCML is to use Dumpling.


=== Prerequisites ===
=== Prerequisites ===
* BOTW 1.5.0 on your Wii U
* BOTW 1.5.0 on your Wii U
* Modded Wii U with Homebrew Launcher
* Any Wii U (Method 1)
* Modded Wii U with Homebrew Launcher (Method 2)


=== Dumping your game files ===
=== Dumping your game files ===
==== Method 1 (Any Wii U) - Website ====
# Insert an SD card into your Wii U.
# Insert any USB devices or game discs you’d like to use in the dump process.
# Launch the Internet Browser app.
# Go to https://dumplingapp.com/
# Select "Dump digital games" or "Dump a game disc" as appropriate.
# Select BOTW using the (A) button and then press (START) (selection N/A if using a disc). Make sure to check the boxes for base game, update, and (if applicable) DLC.
# Set the dump destination.
# Select (START) to begin dumping (which can take a ''very'' long time).
# Once finished, you can put the SD card into your PC and copy the files onto your hard drive.
==== Method 2 (Modded Wii U only) - Homebrew App ====
# Download the latest release of Dumpling from [https://github.com/emiyl/dumpling/releases here].
# Download the latest release of Dumpling from [https://github.com/emiyl/dumpling/releases here].
# Extract the ZIP to the root of your SD card.
# Extract the ZIP to the root of your SD card.
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# Set the dump destination.
# Set the dump destination.
# Select (START) to begin dumping (which can take a ''very'' long time).
# Select (START) to begin dumping (which can take a ''very'' long time).
# Once finished, you can put the SD card into your PC and, if desired, copy the files onto your hard drive for use with modding tools or whatever else.
# Once finished, you can put the SD card into your PC and copy the files onto your hard drive.


== Switch ==
== Switch ==