All BotW Armor Sets: Locations & Upgrades

Welcome, Heroes! In the vast, wild expanse of Hyrule in Breath of the Wild, your wits and courage are paramount. But let’s be real – facing down a Lynel or scaling the frigid Hebra peaks in just your starting threads isn’t going to cut it! Armor is essential. It’s not just about defense; it’s about enabling exploration, granting powerful abilities, surviving harsh climates, and sometimes, just looking incredibly cool while doing it.

Armor inventory with upgraded sets and the Hylian Trousers at four stars

Collecting every piece of armor is a journey in itself, a rewarding pursuit for any dedicated fan. But the real power? That comes from upgrading. By awakening the Great Fairies scattered across the land, you can transform humble gear into legendary protection, unlocking potent Set Bonuses that can define your playstyle.

Armor pieces listed	107
Upgrade levels	★ to ★★★★, one more for each Great Fairy you wake (100, 500, 1,000 and 10,000 Rupees)
Set bonus	Wear all three pieces of a set; on upgradeable sets each piece must be at ★★ or higher
Highest defense	Champion’s Tunic, 32 at ★★★★; 28 per piece for the Ancient, Soldier’s and Wild sets

Quick Reference: Every Armor Set

Every set and standalone piece with its defense range, effects and set bonus. Click a name to jump to its section, or the guide link for the full page.

Set or piece	Pieces	Defense per piece (base → ★★★★)	Full set at max	Effect	Set bonus	Guide
Ancient Set	3	4 → 28	84	Guardian Resist Up	Ancient Proficiency	Guide
Barbarian Set	3	3 → 20	60	Attack Up	Charge Attack Stamina Up	Guide
Climbing Set	3	3 → 20	60	Climb Speed Up	Climbing Jump Stamina Up	Guide
Dark Set	3	3 (no upgrades)	9	—	Night Speed Up (all three worn)	Guide
Desert Voe Set	3	3 → 20	60	Heat Resistance	Shock Damage Resist	Guide
Flamebreaker Set	3	3 → 20	60	Flame Guard	Fireproof	Guide
Armor of the Wild	3	4 → 28	84	—	Master Sword Beam Up	Guide
Hylian Set	3	3 → 20	60	—	—	Guide
Rubber Set	3	3 → 20	60	Shock Resistance	Shockproof	Guide
Snowquill Set	3	3 → 20	60	Cold Resistance	Unfreezable	Guide
Soldier’s Set	3	4 → 28	84	—	—	Guide
Stealth (Sheikah) Set	3	2 → 16	48	Stealth Up	Night Speed Up	Guide
Radiant Set	3	3 → 20	60	—	Disguise (Stal monsters ignore you), Bone Weapon Attack Up	Guide
Zora Set	3	3 → 20	60	Swim Speed Up	Swim Dash Stamina Up	Guide
Earrings and Circlets	5	3–4 → 18–28	—	None (defense only); Swim Speed Up; Shock Resistance; Cold Resistance; Heat Resistance	—	Guide
Champion’s Tunic	1	5 → 32	—	Shows enemy health gauges	—	Guide
Diamond Circlet	1	4 → 28	—	Guardian Resist Up	—	Guide
Gerudo (Vai) Set	3	1 (no upgrades)	3	Lets Link enter Gerudo Town	Heat resistance (all three worn)	Guide
Sand Boots	1	3 → 18	—	Sand Speed Up	—	Guide
Snow Boots	1	3 → 18	—	Snow Speed Up	—	Guide
Thunder Helm	1	3 (no upgrades)	—	Lightning Proof	—	Guide
Island Lobster Shirt	1	1 (no upgrades)	—	Heat Resistance	—	—
Korok Mask	1	1 (no upgrades)	—	Shakes when a Korok is near	—	Guide
Majora’s Mask	1	1 (no upgrades)	—	Blend in with most enemies	—	Guide
Phantom Armor Set	3	8 (no upgrades)	24	Attack Up	—	Guide
Phantom Ganon Set	3	4 (no upgrades)	12	Stealth Up	Disguise (Stal monsters ignore you), Bone Weapon Attack Up	—
Royal Guard Set	3	4 (no upgrades)	12	—	Charge attacks use less stamina (all three worn)	—
Midna’s Helmet	1	7 (no upgrades)	—	Guardian Resist Up	—	Guide
Ravio’s Hood	1	2 (no upgrades)	—	Faster sideways climbing	—	—
Tingle’s Set	3	2 (no upgrades)	6	—	Night Speed Up	Guide
Vah Medoh Divine Helm	1	4 → 28	—	Cold Resistance, Guardian Resist Up	Ancient Proficiency (with Ancient Cuirass and Greaves)	Guide
Vah Naboris Divine Helm	1	4 → 28	—	Shock Resistance, Guardian Resist Up	Ancient Proficiency (with Ancient Cuirass and Greaves)	Guide
Vah Rudania Divine Helm	1	4 → 28	—	Flame Guard, Guardian Resist Up	Ancient Proficiency (with Ancient Cuirass and Greaves)	Guide
Vah Ruta Divine Helm	1	4 → 28	—	Swim Speed Up, Guardian Resist Up	Ancient Proficiency (with Ancient Cuirass and Greaves)	Guide
Fierce Deity Set	3	3 → 20	60	Attack Up	Charge Attack Stamina Up	—
Armor of the Sky	3	3 → 20	60	—	Master Sword Beam Up	Guide
Armor of Time	3	3 → 20	60	—	Master Sword Beam Up	Guide
Armor of Twilight	3	3 → 20	60	—	Master Sword Beam Up	Guide
Armor of the Wind	3	3 → 20	60	—	Master Sword Beam Up	Guide
Armor of the Hero	3	3 → 20	60	—	Master Sword Beam Up	Guide
Sheik’s Mask	1	2 → 16	—	Stealth Up	—	Guide
Worn Set	2	1 (no upgrades)	2	—	—	Guide
Warm Doublet	1	1 (no upgrades)	—	Cold Resistance	—	Guide
Monster masks	4	3 (no upgrades)	—	Blend in with Bokoblins; Blend in with Moblins; Blend in with Lizalfos; Blend in with Lynels, only for a while	—	bokoblin mask, moblin mask, lizalfos mask, lynel mask
Salvager Set	3	5 (no upgrades)	15	Swim Speed Up	Swim Dash Stamina Up	Guide
Other DLC pieces	2	—	—	Unfreezable; None (cosmetic)	—	—

Highest Defense When Fully Upgraded

Ancient Set: 84 total defense at ★★★★; set bonus Ancient Proficiency
Armor of the Wild: 84 total defense at ★★★★; set bonus Master Sword Beam Up
Soldier’s Set: 84 total defense at ★★★★

Most other upgradeable three-piece sets top out at 60 (20 per piece); the Stealth Set reaches 48. The Champion’s Tunic, at 32, is the strongest single piece.

Materials You Need Most

Totals for taking one copy of every upgradeable piece on this page to ★★★★. Dragon parts are counted per dragon in each set’s own table.

	Material	Needed to max every upgradeable piece once
	Amber	269
	Opal	208
	Ancient Spring	140
	Luminous Stone	129
	Topaz	109
	Ancient Shaft	105
	Sapphire	94
	Ruby	94
	Star Fragment	88
	Bokoblin Guts	78
	Swift Violet	75
	Ancient Gear	70
	Lizalfos Tail	51
	Ice Keese Wing	48
	Flint	48
	Bokoblin Fang	45

Unlocking Potential: The Great Fairies & Upgrades

Finding armor is step one. Unleashing its true power requires the magic of the Great Fairies. These powerful beings slumber in hidden fountains, waiting for a hero (with enough Rupees!) to awaken them.

Great Fairy Locations & Costs

Track down these fountains to start enhancing your gear. Remember, the order you find them in determines the cost, but once awakened, any Great Fairy can perform upgrades up to the highest level you’ve unlocked.

Great Fairy	Region	Where
Cotera	Dueling Peaks	Clearing above Kakariko Village, past Ta’loh Naeg Shrine
Kaysa	Tabantha	Piper Ridge, south of Lake Totori; glide down from Tabantha Tower
Mija	Akkala	Lake Akkala, just east of Dah Hesho Shrine
Tera	Gerudo Wasteland	Under the Great Skeleton, beside Hawa Koth Shrine

Fountain woken	Fee	Armor can now reach
First	100 Rupees	★
Second	500 Rupees	★★
Third	1,000 Rupees	★★★
Fourth	10,000 Rupees	★★★★

The fee depends on how many fountains you have already opened, not on which fairy you reach. See Great Fairy Fountains for map positions.

Cotera

Found in the woods directly uphill from Kakariko Village, near Ta’loh Naeg Shrine. (Cost: 100 Rupees if she’s the first Fairy you awaken).

Kaysa

Located south of Tabantha Tower. You’ll need to glide across a canyon from the tower to reach her fountain near the Piper Ridge. (Cost: 500 Rupees if she’s the second Fairy you awaken).

Mija

Situated near Lake Akkala in the Akkala region, southeast of Akkala Tower and close to Dah Hesho Shrine. (Cost: 1,000 Rupees if she’s the third Fairy you awaken).

Tera

Resides in the far southwest corner of the Gerudo Desert, beneath the massive skeleton of the Gerudo Great Skeleton. The Hawa Koth Shrine is inside the skeleton structure for easy travel once discovered. Reaching this area often involves navigating sandstorms or renting Sand Seals. (Cost: 10,000 Rupees if she’s the fourth Fairy you awaken).

The Upgrade Process & Tiers

Unlocking Tiers: Each Great Fairy you awaken increases the maximum upgrade level available for all your upgradeable armor, across all awakened Great Fairies.

1st Fairy: Unlocks ★☆☆☆ upgrades.
2nd Fairy: Unlocks ★★☆☆ upgrades.
3rd Fairy: Unlocks ★★★☆ upgrades.
4th Fairy: Unlocks ★★★★ upgrades (the maximum).

How it Works: Approach an awakened Great Fairy’s fountain and interact with her. You can then select an eligible piece of armor. The Fairy will show you the required materials and the defense boost for the next star level. If you have the materials, you can confirm the upgrade. Each piece must be upgraded sequentially (you can’t skip levels).

Material Requirements: Every upgrade level for each armor piece demands specific materials – monster parts (horns, guts, eyeballs), gemstones (Amber, Opal, Topaz, etc.), insects, plants, or even rare Dragon parts and Star Fragments. The rarity, quantity, and variety of materials generally increase significantly with each upgrade tier, especially for ★★★☆ and ★★★★ levels. Don’t forget to use your Sheikah Sensor+ to track needed materials!

Core Armor Sets: Strategy & Upgrades

(Base Def = Defense per piece before upgrades. Total Def = Defense per piece at each star level. Set Bonuses activate at ★★☆☆ unless noted.)

Farming Tip: Use your Sheikah Slate’s Camera to take pictures of materials (monster parts, insects, plants), then set your Sheikah Sensor+ to track them! This makes finding specific upgrade ingredients much easier. Don’t forget Beedle often sells useful insects at stables!

Ancient Set (Guardian Resist)

Get It: High-tech Sheikah gear! Purchase Helm, Cuirass, Greaves from Cherry at Akkala Ancient Tech Lab (after lighting the furnace). Very expensive in Rupees and Ancient Materials.

Use Case: The ultimate anti-Guardian defense. Dramatically reduces damage from their beams. Ancient Proficiency makes Ancient/Guardian weapons devastating, especially against Guardians and bosses.

Set Bonus: Ancient Proficiency

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	4	—	—
★	7	5 Ancient Screw, 5 Ancient Spring	15 Ancient Screw, 15 Ancient Spring
★★	12	15 Ancient Spring, 10 Ancient Gear	45 Ancient Spring, 30 Ancient Gear
★★★	18	15 Ancient Shaft, 5 Ancient Core	45 Ancient Shaft, 15 Ancient Core
★★★★	28	1 Star Fragment, 2 Giant Ancient Core	3 Star Fragment, 6 Giant Ancient Core

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 60 Ancient Spring, 45 Ancient Shaft, 30 Ancient Gear, 15 Ancient Core, 15 Ancient Screw, 6 Giant Ancient Core, 3 Star Fragment.

Materials: Requires farming Guardians (walking, flying, decayed) for all types of Ancient parts. Star Fragments and Giant Ancient Cores are among the rarest materials.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Ancient Helm	Head	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	Guardian Resist Up	Cherry, Akkala Ancient Tech Lab	2,000 Rupees, 20 Ancient Gear, 5 Ancient Shaft, 3 Ancient Core
Ancient Cuirass	Body	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	Guardian Resist Up	Cherry, Akkala Ancient Tech Lab	2,000 Rupees, 20 Ancient Gear, 3 Ancient Core, 5 Ancient Screw
Ancient Greaves	Legs	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	Guardian Resist Up	Cherry, Akkala Ancient Tech Lab	2,000 Rupees, 20 Ancient Gear, 3 Ancient Core, 5 Ancient Spring

Barbarian Set (Attack Up)

Get It: For the offensively minded! Reward for conquering the three Labyrinths: Helm (Tu Ka’loh Shrine – Lomei Labyrinth Island, Akkala), Armor (Dila Maag Shrine – South Lomei Labyrinth, Gerudo Desert), Leg Wraps (Qaza Tokki Shrine – North Lomei Labyrinth, Tabantha).

Use Case: Straight damage boost! Stacks with attack-boosting food/elixirs for massive damage output. Great for taking down tough enemies quickly.

Set Bonus: Charge Attack Stamina Up

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Piece	★	★★	★★★	★★★★
Barbarian Helm (3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20)	1 Lynel Horn	3 Lynel Horn, 2 Lynel Hoof	4 Lynel Hoof, 1 Lynel Guts	2 Lynel Guts, 1 Shard of Dinraal‘s Horn
Barbarian Armor (3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20)	1 Lynel Horn	3 Lynel Horn, 2 Lynel Hoof	4 Lynel Hoof, 1 Lynel Guts	2 Lynel Guts, 1 Shard of Farosh‘s Horn
Barbarian Leg Wraps (3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20)	1 Lynel Horn	3 Lynel Horn, 2 Lynel Hoof	4 Lynel Hoof, 1 Lynel Guts	2 Lynel Guts, 1 Shard of Naydra‘s Horn

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 18 Lynel Hoof, 12 Lynel Horn, 9 Lynel Guts, 1 Shard of Dinraal’s Horn, 1 Shard of Farosh’s Horn, 1 Shard of Naydra’s Horn.

Materials: Prepare for battle! Requires numerous parts from Lynels (increasingly difficult tiers) and one dragon horn shard per piece at ★★★★ (Dinraal’s for the helm, Farosh’s for the armor, Naydra’s for the leg wraps).

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Barbarian Helm	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Attack Up	Tu Ka’loh Shrine, Lomei Labyrinth Island (Akkala)	—
Barbarian Armor	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Attack Up	Dila Maag Shrine, South Lomei Labyrinth (Gerudo Desert)	—
Barbarian Leg Wraps	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Attack Up	Qaza Tokki Shrine, North Lomei Labyrinth (Tabantha)	—

Climbing Gear Set (Climb Speed Up)

Get It: Arguably one of the most useful sets! Found in shrines: Bandana (Ree Dahee Shrine – Dueling Peaks), Gear (Chaas Qeta Shrine – Tenoko Island, requires a Major Test of Strength!), Boots (Tahno O’ah Shrine – Lanayru Range, “Secret of the Cedars” shrine quest).

Use Case: Makes scaling Hyrule’s massive cliffs significantly faster and less stamina-intensive. The set bonus makes jump-climbing much more efficient. A must-have for explorers!

Set Bonus: Climbing Jump Stamina Up

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	3	—	—
★	5	3 Keese Wing, 3 Rushroom	9 Keese Wing, 9 Rushroom
★★	8	5 Electric Keese Wing, 5 Hightail Lizard	15 Electric Keese Wing, 15 Hightail Lizard
★★★	12	5 Ice Keese Wing, 10 Hot-Footed Frog	15 Ice Keese Wing, 30 Hot-Footed Frog
★★★★	20	5 Fire Keese Wing, 15 Swift Violet	15 Fire Keese Wing, 45 Swift Violet

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 45 Swift Violet, 30 Hot-Footed Frog, 15 Electric Keese Wing, 15 Fire Keese Wing, 15 Hightail Lizard, 15 Ice Keese Wing, 9 Keese Wing, 9 Rushroom.

Materials: Hunt various Keese types, gather Rushrooms/Swift Violets on cliffs, catch lizards/frogs (stealth helps!).

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Climber’s Bandanna	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Climb Speed Up	Ree Dahee Shrine, Dueling Peaks	—
Climbing Gear	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Climb Speed Up	Chaas Qeta Shrine, Tenoko Island (Necluda Sea)	—
Climbing Boots	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Climb Speed Up	Tahno O’ah Shrine, Lanayru (Secret of the Cedars)	—

Dark Set (Night Speed Up)

Get It: Purchase from Kilton at the Fang and Bone shop (appears near various locations at night after initial encounter at Skull Lake). Requires trading monster parts for Kilton’s unique currency, Mon. The full set becomes available for purchase only after freeing all four Divine Beasts.

Dark Hood: 1,999 Mon
Dark Tunic: 999 Mon
Dark Trousers: 999 Mon

Use Case: Allows Link to cosplay as Dark Link! Provides a speed boost when traveling at night. Primarily a cosmetic set for fans.

Set Bonus: Night Speed Up (Activates when all three pieces are worn)

Upgrades: Cannot be upgraded.

Defense: Base 3 per piece (Total 9 Fixed Defense)

Materials: Purchased using Mon, which is obtained by trading monster parts (horns, fangs, guts, etc.) to Kilton.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Dark Hood	Head	3 (fixed)	—	Kilton, after all four Divine Beasts	1,999 Mon
Dark Tunic	Body	3 (fixed)	—	Kilton, after all four Divine Beasts	999 Mon
Dark Trousers	Legs	3 (fixed)	—	Kilton, after all four Divine Beasts	999 Mon

Desert Voe Set (Heat Resistance)

Get It: For male Links exploring the desert. Buy from Gerudo Secret Club (Password: GSC♦) or Rhondson in Tarrey Town (after her quest line).

Use Case: Necessary for daytime Gerudo Desert survival. The Shock Resistance bonus is surprisingly useful against Gerudo foes and Electric Lizalfos.

Set Bonus: Shock Damage Resist

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	3	—	—
★	5	3 White Chuchu Jelly	9 White Chuchu Jelly
★★	8	5 White Chuchu Jelly, 3 Ice Keese Wing	15 White Chuchu Jelly, 9 Ice Keese Wing
★★★	12	8 Ice Keese Wing, 3 Icy Lizalfos Tail	24 Ice Keese Wing, 9 Icy Lizalfos Tail
★★★★	20	8 Icy Lizalfos Tail, 5 Sapphire	24 Icy Lizalfos Tail, 15 Sapphire

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 33 Ice Keese Wing, 33 Icy Lizalfos Tail, 24 White Chuchu Jelly, 15 Sapphire.

Materials: Hunt ice-based enemies: White Chuchus, Ice Keese and Ice Lizalfos. Sapphires from ore deposits.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Desert Voe Headband	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Heat Resistance	Gerudo Secret Club or Tarrey Town	450 Rupees
Desert Voe Spaulder	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Heat Resistance	Gerudo Secret Club or Tarrey Town	1,300 Rupees
Desert Voe Trousers	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Heat Resistance	Gerudo Secret Club or Tarrey Town	650 Rupees

Flamebreaker Set (Flame Guard)

Get It: Absolutely required for Death Mountain! Buy Helm/Boots in Goron City armor shop. Get the Armor piece first from Kima at the Southern Mine (“Fireproof Lizard Roundup” side quest).

Use Case: Allows exploration of Eldin region’s extreme heat zones. Fireproof bonus prevents annoying burning damage from fire attacks anywhere.

Set Bonus: Fireproof

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	3	—	—
★	5	1 Fireproof Lizard, 2 Moblin Horn	3 Fireproof Lizard, 6 Moblin Horn
★★	8	3 Fireproof Lizard, 4 Moblin Fang	9 Fireproof Lizard, 12 Moblin Fang
★★★	12	3 Smotherwing Butterfly, 3 Moblin Guts	9 Smotherwing Butterfly, 9 Moblin Guts
★★★★	20	5 Smotherwing Butterfly, 2 Hinox Guts	15 Smotherwing Butterfly, 6 Hinox Guts

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 24 Smotherwing Butterfly, 12 Fireproof Lizard, 12 Moblin Fang, 9 Moblin Guts, 6 Hinox Guts, 6 Moblin Horn.

Materials: Catch lizards/butterflies on Death Mountain (stealth helps!), hunt Moblins/Hinoxes. Beedle sometimes sells Smotherwing Butterflies at Wetland or East Akkala Stables.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Flamebreaker Helm	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Flame Guard	Goron City armor shop	2,000 Rupees
Flamebreaker Armor	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Flame Guard	Kima (Fireproof Lizard Roundup) or Goron City shop	600 Rupees
Flamebreaker Boots	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Flame Guard	Goron City armor shop	700 Rupees

Hero of the Wild Set (Master Sword Beam Up)

Get It: The legendary green tunic! Your ultimate reward for completing all 120 base game Shrines. Claim it from the Forgotten Temple after completing the “A Gift from the Monks” side quest.

Use Case: The ultimate bragging rights armor! Looks amazing, has fantastic defense when fully upgraded. The set bonus enhances the Master Sword‘s ranged beam attack when Link is at full health.

Set Bonus: Master Sword Beam Up

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Piece	★	★★	★★★	★★★★
Cap of the Wild (4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28)	10 Acorn, 2 Farosh’s Scale	5 Courser Bee Honey, 2 Farosh’s Claw	5 Energetic Rhino Beetle, 2 Shard of Farosh’s Fang	1 Star Fragment, 2 Shard of Farosh’s Horn
Tunic of the Wild (4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28)	10 Acorn, 2 Naydra’s Scale	5 Courser Bee Honey, 2 Naydra’s Claw	5 Energetic Rhino Beetle, 2 Shard of Naydra’s Fang	1 Star Fragment, 2 Shard of Naydra’s Horn
Trousers of the Wild (4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28)	10 Acorn, 2 Dinraal’s Scale	5 Courser Bee Honey, 2 Dinraal’s Claw	5 Energetic Rhino Beetle, 2 Shard of Dinraal’s Fang	1 Star Fragment, 2 Shard of Dinraal’s Horn

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 30 Acorn, 15 Courser Bee Honey, 15 Energetic Rhino Beetle, 3 Star Fragment, 2 Dinraal’s Claw, 2 Dinraal’s Scale, 2 Farosh’s Claw, 2 Farosh’s Scale, 2 Naydra’s Claw, 2 Naydra’s Scale, 2 Shard of Dinraal’s Fang, 2 Shard of Dinraal’s Horn, 2 Shard of Farosh’s Fang, 2 Shard of Farosh’s Horn, 2 Shard of Naydra’s Fang, 2 Shard of Naydra’s Horn.

Materials: Requires common forest items (Acorns, Honey, Beetles – use stealth/Sensor+) and parts from all three dragons (scales, claws, fangs, horns – shoot specific body parts!). Also needs rare Star Fragments.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Cap of the Wild	Head	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	—	A Gift from the Monks (all 120 shrines), Forgotten Temple	—
Tunic of the Wild	Body	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	—	A Gift from the Monks (all 120 shrines), Forgotten Temple	—
Trousers of the Wild	Legs	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	—	A Gift from the Monks (all 120 shrines), Forgotten Temple	—

Hylian Set

Get It: Cheap and cheerful! Buy from Kakariko Village or Hateno Village shops early on.

Use Case: Reliable early-game defense. A classic look that upgrades nicely for general use if you gather the materials.

Set Bonus: None

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	3	—	—
★	5	5 Bokoblin Horn	15 Bokoblin Horn
★★	8	8 Bokoblin Horn, 5 Bokoblin Fang	24 Bokoblin Horn, 15 Bokoblin Fang
★★★	12	10 Bokoblin Fang, 5 Bokoblin Guts	30 Bokoblin Fang, 15 Bokoblin Guts
★★★★	20	15 Bokoblin Guts, 15 Amber	45 Bokoblin Guts, 45 Amber

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 60 Bokoblin Guts, 45 Amber, 45 Bokoblin Fang, 39 Bokoblin Horn.

Materials: Common Bokoblin drops, Amber from ore deposits.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Hylian Hood	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Kakariko Village or Hateno Village shop	60 Rupees
Hylian Tunic	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Kakariko Village or Hateno Village shop	120 Rupees
Hylian Trousers	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Kakariko Village or Hateno Village shop	90 Rupees

Rubber Set (Shock Resistance)

Get It: Earned piece by piece. Helm (Lakeside Stable quest “Thunder Magnet“), Tights (Qukah Nata Shrine puzzle), Armor (Toh Yahsa Shrine puzzle – Trial of Thunder on Thundra Plateau).

Use Case: Makes thunderstorms trivial and neuters electric enemies like Wizzrobes and Lynels with shock arrows. Shockproof is amazing.

Set Bonus: Shockproof

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	3	—	—
★	5	3 Yellow Chuchu Jelly	9 Yellow Chuchu Jelly
★★	8	5 Yellow Chuchu Jelly, 5 Voltfruit	15 Yellow Chuchu Jelly, 15 Voltfruit
★★★	12	5 Zapshroom, 5 Yellow Lizalfos Tail	15 Zapshroom, 15 Yellow Lizalfos Tail
★★★★	20	10 Yellow Lizalfos Tail, 10 Topaz	30 Yellow Lizalfos Tail, 30 Topaz

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 45 Yellow Lizalfos Tail, 30 Topaz, 24 Yellow Chuchu Jelly, 15 Voltfruit, 15 Zapshroom.

Materials: Hunt electric enemies, gather Voltfruit in Gerudo, Zapshrooms during storms. Topaz from ore deposits.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Rubber Helm	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Shock Resistance	Thunder Magnet side quest (Lakeside Stable)	—
Rubber Armor	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Shock Resistance	Toh Yahsa Shrine (Trial of Thunder)	—
Rubber Tights	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Shock Resistance	Qukah Nata Shrine (A Song of Storms)	—

Snowquill Set (Cold Resistance)

Get It: Essential for cold regions! Buy at the Rito Village armor shop.

Use Case: Your go-to for Hebra Mountains, Gerudo Highlands, and Mount Lanayru. The Unfreezable bonus is fantastic against Ice Lizalfos and Ice Keese.

Set Bonus: Unfreezable

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	3	—	—
★	5	3 Red Chuchu Jelly	9 Red Chuchu Jelly
★★	8	5 Red Chuchu Jelly, 3 Warm Safflina	15 Red Chuchu Jelly, 9 Warm Safflina
★★★	12	8 Fire Keese Wing, 5 Sunshroom	24 Fire Keese Wing, 15 Sunshroom
★★★★	20	10 Red Lizalfos Tail, 5 Ruby	30 Red Lizalfos Tail, 15 Ruby

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 30 Red Lizalfos Tail, 24 Fire Keese Wing, 24 Red Chuchu Jelly, 15 Ruby, 15 Sunshroom, 9 Warm Safflina.

Materials: Hunt fire-based enemies, gather plants in warm areas (Gerudo/Eldin). Rubies from ore deposits.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Snowquill Headdress	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Cold Resistance	Brazen Beak, Rito Village	1,000 Rupees
Snowquill Tunic	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Cold Resistance	Brazen Beak, Rito Village	600 Rupees
Snowquill Trousers	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Cold Resistance	Brazen Beak, Rito Village	550 Rupees

Soldier’s Set

Get It: Purchase from Hateno Village armor shop. Pricey early, but worth it for defense.

Use Case: Highest base defense of purchasable sets. Excellent pure protection if you don’t need environmental or stealth buffs. Great for tough fights before finding specialized gear.

Set Bonus: None

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	4	—	—
★	7	5 Chuchu Jelly, 3 Bokoblin Guts	15 Chuchu Jelly, 9 Bokoblin Guts
★★	12	3 Keese Eyeball, 3 Moblin Guts	9 Keese Eyeball, 9 Moblin Guts
★★★	18	2 Lizalfos Tail, 2 Hinox Guts	6 Lizalfos Tail, 6 Hinox Guts
★★★★	28	2 Lynel Hoof, 2 Lynel Guts	6 Lynel Hoof, 6 Lynel Guts

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 15 Chuchu Jelly, 9 Bokoblin Guts, 9 Keese Eyeball, 9 Moblin Guts, 6 Hinox Guts, 6 Lizalfos Tail, 6 Lynel Guts, 6 Lynel Hoof.

Materials: Requires a variety of common to tough monster parts. Lynel parts are the endgame challenge here!

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Soldier’s Helm	Head	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	—	Ventest Clothing Boutique, Hateno Village	180 Rupees
Soldier’s Armor	Body	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	—	Ventest Clothing Boutique, Hateno Village	250 Rupees
Soldier’s Greaves	Legs	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	—	Ventest Clothing Boutique, Hateno Village	200 Rupees

Stealth Set (Stealth Up)

Get It: A fan favorite for sneaky players! Buy Mask, Chest Guard, Tights from the “Enchanted” armor shop in Kakariko Village.

Use Case: Essential for catching critters (bugs, lizards, fairies), sneaking past enemy camps, and getting sneakstrikes. Night Speed Up bonus is great for traversing Hyrule after dark.

Set Bonus: Night Speed Up

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	2	—	—
★	4	3 Blue Nightshade	9 Blue Nightshade
★★	6	5 Blue Nightshade, 5 Sunset Firefly	15 Blue Nightshade, 15 Sunset Firefly
★★★	9	8 Silent Shroom, 5 Sneaky River Snail	24 Silent Shroom, 15 Sneaky River Snail
★★★★	16	10 Stealthfin Trout, 5 Silent Princess	30 Stealthfin Trout, 15 Silent Princess

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 30 Stealthfin Trout, 24 Blue Nightshade, 24 Silent Shroom, 15 Silent Princess, 15 Sneaky River Snail, 15 Sunset Firefly.

Materials: Gather nocturnal plants/insects/fish, often near forests and water. Silent Princesses are rare, look near Great Fairy Fountains and Master Sword pedestal.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Stealth Mask	Head	2 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 16	Stealth Up	Enchanted, Kakariko Village	500 Rupees
Stealth Chest Guard	Body	2 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 16	Stealth Up	Enchanted, Kakariko Village	700 Rupees
Stealth Tights	Legs	2 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 16	Stealth Up	Enchanted, Kakariko Village	600 Rupees

Radiant Set (Stealth/Bone Atk. Up)

Get It: Unique look and effect! Buy Mask, Shirt, Tights from Gerudo Secret Club (Password: GSC♦). Costs Rupees and Luminous Stones.

Use Case: Stal enemies (skeletons) ignore you until you strike, making them easy to farm or avoid. Bone weapon proficiency is niche but powerful with the right weapon (like Dragonbone Moblin Clubs). Plus, it glows in the dark!

Set Bonus: Disguise (Stals non-hostile); Bone Weap. Prof.

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	3	—	—
★	5	5 Luminous Stone, 3 Bokoblin Guts	15 Luminous Stone, 9 Bokoblin Guts
★★	8	8 Luminous Stone, 3 Moblin Guts	24 Luminous Stone, 9 Moblin Guts
★★★	12	10 Luminous Stone, 2 Molduga Guts	30 Luminous Stone, 6 Molduga Guts
★★★★	20	20 Luminous Stone, 1 Lynel Guts	60 Luminous Stone, 3 Lynel Guts

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 129 Luminous Stone, 9 Bokoblin Guts, 9 Moblin Guts, 6 Molduga Guts, 3 Lynel Guts.

Materials: Needs tons of Luminous Stones (mine deposits at night!), plus Guts from Bokoblins, Moblins, Moldugas (Gerudo Desert bosses) and Lynels.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Radiant Mask	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Gerudo Secret Club, Gerudo Town	800 Rupees, 3 Luminous Stone
Radiant Shirt	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Gerudo Secret Club, Gerudo Town	800 Rupees, 3 Luminous Stone
Radiant Tights	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Gerudo Secret Club, Gerudo Town	800 Rupees, 3 Luminous Stone

Zora Set (Swim Speed Up)

Get It: Deeply tied to the Zora’s Domain main quest. Armor (Gift from King Dorephan), Helm (Chest in Toto Lake above the Domain), Greaves (Complete “Lynel Safari” side quest from Laflat).

Use Case: Transforms swimming from a chore to a breeze. Climbing waterfalls is iconic and useful. Great for exploring Hyrule’s vast waterways.

Set Bonus: Swim Dash Stamina Up

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	3	—	—
★	5	3 Lizalfos Horn	9 Lizalfos Horn
★★	8	5 Lizalfos Talon, 5 Hyrule Bass	15 Lizalfos Talon, 15 Hyrule Bass
★★★	12	5 Lizalfos Tail, 5 Hearty Bass	15 Lizalfos Tail, 15 Hearty Bass
★★★★	20	10 Lizalfos Tail, 15 Opal	30 Lizalfos Tail, 45 Opal

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 45 Lizalfos Tail, 45 Opal, 15 Hearty Bass, 15 Hyrule Bass, 15 Lizalfos Talon, 9 Lizalfos Horn.

Materials: Hunt Lizalfos (especially near water), fish for bass. Opals from ore deposits.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Zora Helm	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Swim Speed Up	Underwater chest in Toto Lake	—
Zora Armor	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Swim Speed Up	King Dorephan, Zora’s Domain	—
Zora Greaves	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Swim Speed Up	Lynel Safari side quest (Laflat)	—

Notable Single Pieces & Accessories

Amber, Opal and Topaz Earrings; Ruby and Sapphire Circlets

Buy from Isha’s jewelry shop, Starlight Memories, in Gerudo Town after giving her 10 Flint. The Amber Earrings add defense only; the Opal Earrings give Swim Speed Up, the Topaz Earrings Shock Resistance, the Ruby Circlet Cold Resistance and the Sapphire Circlet Heat Resistance. All upgrade with their gem plus Flint (Star Fragments for the last two stars of the Topaz Earrings and both circlets); only the Amber Earrings reach 28 defense, the rest stop at 18 or 20. Good substitutes if you only need one resistance type and want to wear different body/leg armor.

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Piece	★	★★	★★★	★★★★
Amber Earrings (4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28)	5 Amber, 3 Flint	10 Amber, 3 Flint	20 Amber, 3 Flint	30 Amber, 3 Flint
Opal Earrings (3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20)	5 Opal, 3 Flint	8 Opal, 3 Flint	16 Opal, 3 Flint	20 Opal, 3 Flint
Topaz Earrings (3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 18)	2 Topaz, 3 Flint	4 Topaz, 3 Flint	6 Topaz, 1 Star Fragment	10 Topaz, 1 Star Fragment
Ruby Circlet (3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20)	2 Ruby, 3 Flint	4 Ruby, 3 Flint	6 Ruby, 1 Star Fragment	10 Ruby, 1 Star Fragment
Sapphire Circlet (3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20)	2 Sapphire, 3 Flint	4 Sapphire, 3 Flint	6 Sapphire, 1 Star Fragment	10 Sapphire, 1 Star Fragment

Total to take all 5 pieces from base to ★★★★: 65 Amber, 49 Opal, 42 Flint, 22 Ruby, 22 Sapphire, 22 Topaz, 6 Star Fragment.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Amber Earrings	Head	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	None (defense only)	Isha, Gerudo Town	100 Rupees, 10 Amber
Opal Earrings	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Swim Speed Up	Isha, Gerudo Town	200 Rupees, 8 Opal
Topaz Earrings	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 18	Shock Resistance	Isha, Gerudo Town	500 Rupees, 5 Topaz
Ruby Circlet	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Cold Resistance	Isha, Gerudo Town	500 Rupees, 3 Ruby
Sapphire Circlet	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Heat Resistance	Isha, Gerudo Town	800 Rupees, 3 Sapphire

Champion’s Tunic

Gift from Impa after recovering a memory. Fantastic defense (Max 32!), shows every enemy’s health gauge – invaluable! Upgrades with Silent Princesses and dragon horn shards. Doesn’t belong to a set.

Upgrades: Defense and materials at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense	Materials
Base	5	—
★	8	3 Silent Princess
★★	14	3 Silent Princess, 2 Shard of Farosh‘s Horn
★★★	22	3 Silent Princess, 2 Shard of Naydra‘s Horn
★★★★	32	10 Silent Princess, 2 Shard of Dinraal‘s Horn

Total to take it from base to ★★★★: 19 Silent Princess, 2 Shard of Dinraal’s Horn, 2 Shard of Farosh’s Horn, 2 Shard of Naydra’s Horn.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Champion’s Tunic	Body	5 / 8 / 14 / 22 / 32	Shows enemy health gauges	Impa, Kakariko Village (Captured Memories)	—

Diamond Circlet

Buy in Gerudo Town jewelry shop. Offers Guardian Resist Up. Upgradeable (Max 28 Def) with Diamonds, Flint and Star Fragments. Good alternative to Ancient Helm if you have spare Diamonds.

Upgrades: Defense and materials at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense	Materials
Base	4	—
★	7	2 Diamond, 3 Flint
★★	12	4 Diamond, 3 Flint
★★★	18	6 Diamond, 1 Star Fragment
★★★★	28	10 Diamond, 1 Star Fragment

Total to take it from base to ★★★★: 22 Diamond, 6 Flint, 2 Star Fragment.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Diamond Circlet	Head	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	Guardian Resist Up	Isha, Gerudo Town	1,500 Rupees, 3 Diamond

Gerudo Veil/Top/Sirwal (Vai Set)

Required for initial Gerudo Town entry, obtained near Kara Kara Bazaar. Provides basic Heat Resistance. Cannot be upgraded. Replaced by Desert Voe set for males wanting upgrades/bonuses.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Gerudo Veil	Head	1 (fixed)	Lets Link enter Gerudo Town	Vilia, Kara Kara Bazaar	600 Rupees for the set
Gerudo Top	Body	1 (fixed)	Lets Link enter Gerudo Town	Vilia, Kara Kara Bazaar	(set)
Gerudo Sirwal	Legs	1 (fixed)	Lets Link enter Gerudo Town	Vilia, Kara Kara Bazaar	(set)

Sand Boots

Reward for “The Eighth Heroine” side quest from Bozai near Gerudo Town. Increases movement speed on sand. Upgradeable to 18 defense with Molduga parts and speed ingredients. Essential for desert traversal.

Upgrades: Defense and materials at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense	Materials
Base	3	—
★	5	5 Molduga Fin, 10 Hightail Lizard
★★	8	10 Molduga Fin, 10 Swift Carrot
★★★	12	2 Molduga Guts, 15 Rushroom
★★★★	18	4 Molduga Guts, 15 Swift Violet

Total to take it from base to ★★★★: 15 Molduga Fin, 15 Rushroom, 15 Swift Violet, 10 Hightail Lizard, 10 Swift Carrot, 6 Molduga Guts.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Sand Boots	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 18	Sand Speed Up	The Eighth Heroine side quest (Bozai)	—

Snow Boots

Reward for “The Forgotten Sword” side quest, find Bozai again running around Gerudo Tower. Increases movement speed in deep snow. Upgradeable to 18 defense with Octorok parts, Naydra’s Scales and speed ingredients. Vital for Hebra/Gerudo Highlands.

Upgrades: Defense and materials at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense	Materials
Base	3	—
★	5	5 Octorok Tentacle, 10 Hightail Lizard
★★	8	5 Octo Balloon, 10 Swift Carrot
★★★	12	5 Octorok Eyeball, 15 Rushroom
★★★★	18	2 Naydra’s Scale, 15 Swift Violet

Total to take it from base to ★★★★: 15 Rushroom, 15 Swift Violet, 10 Hightail Lizard, 10 Swift Carrot, 5 Octo Balloon, 5 Octorok Eyeball, 5 Octorok Tentacle, 2 Naydra’s Scale.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Snow Boots	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 18	Snow Speed Up	The Forgotten Sword side quest (Bozai)	—

Thunder Helm

Reward for completing all Gerudo Town side quests and appeasing Chief Riju. Grants complete immunity to lightning strikes. A unique and powerful effect. Cannot be upgraded. Makes the Rubber Set‘s bonus redundant if you have this.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Thunder Helm	Head	3 (fixed)	Lightning Proof	Riju, Gerudo Town (The Thunder Helm side quest)	—

DLC & Amiibo Armor: Special Gear

Beyond the base game, the DLC Expansion Pass and various Zelda Amiibo figures unlock even more armor!

DLC Expansion Pass Armor (Found via EX Quests)

Item	Pack	Defense per piece	Effect	Set bonus
Island Lobster Shirt	Champions’ Ballad	1	Heat Resistance	—
Korok Mask	The Master Trials	1	Shakes when a Korok is near	—
Majora’s Mask	The Master Trials	1	Blend in with most enemies	—
Phantom Armor Set	The Master Trials	8	Attack Up	—
Phantom Ganon Set	Champions’ Ballad	4	Stealth Up	Disguise (Stal monsters ignore you), Bone Weapon Attack Up
Royal Guard Set	Champions’ Ballad	4	—	Charge attacks use less stamina (all three worn)
Midna’s Helmet	The Master Trials	7	Guardian Resist Up	—
Ravio’s Hood	Champions’ Ballad	2	Faster sideways climbing	—
Tingle’s Set	The Master Trials	2	—	Night Speed Up

None of these pieces can be upgraded. The Master Trials quests start from Misko’s journal in the Outpost Ruins; the Champions’ Ballad treasures start from his journal in the Deya Village Ruins. See DLC for both packs.

Island Lobster Shirt

How to Obtain: Found via the “EX Treasure: Garb of Winds” quest. The chest is underwater at the source of the Menoat River, near Cora Lake; freeze a Cryonis block under it to raise it within reach.

Effect: Provides Heat Resistance (one level).

Defense: 1

Notes: A nostalgic nod to The Wind Waker. Offers basic heat protection, equivalent to one piece of the Desert Voe set, but without upgrade potential.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Island Lobster Shirt	Body	1 (fixed)	Heat Resistance	EX Treasure: Garb of Winds; source of the Menoat River	—

Korok Mask

How to Obtain: Found via the “EX Strange Mask Rumors” quest. The chest is located inside a hollow tree in the Lost Woods (follow the path torches, then listen for the shaking sound/look for visual cues).

Effect: Shakes and makes a distinct “jingle” sound when Link is close to an undiscovered Korok location. The closer you are, the more it shakes.

Defense: 1

Notes: Absolutely essential for players aiming to find all 900 Korok seeds. Equip it whenever you’re exploring new areas!

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Korok Mask	Head	1 (fixed)	Shakes when a Korok is near	EX Strange Mask Rumors; hollow tree in the Lost Woods	—

Majora’s Mask

How to Obtain: Found via the “EX Treasure: Ancient Mask” quest. The chest is located in the Kolomo Garrison Ruins, on the shore of Lake Kolomo north-west of the Outpost Ruins; pull it out of the rubble with Magnesis.

Effect: Causes most common enemies (Bokoblins, Moblins, Lizalfos, Stal-types) to become non-hostile towards Link until he attacks them. Does not work on stronger foes like Guardians, Lynels, Wizzrobes, Yiga, or bosses.

Defense: 1

Notes: Extremely useful for walking through enemy camps unbothered or setting up sneakstrikes. A must-have for avoiding minor skirmishes.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Majora’s Mask	Head	1 (fixed)	Blend in with most enemies	EX Treasure: Ancient Mask; Kolomo Garrison Ruins	—

Phantom Armor

How to Obtain: Found via the “EX Treasure: Phantasma” quest. Chests are located in the Coliseum Ruins (Helmet – ground floor, along the north-west walls), Sacred Ground Ruins (Armor), and Hyrule Garrison Ruins (Greaves – near a decayed Guardian).

Effect: Each piece grants Attack Up. Wearing all three stacks the Attack Up from each piece.

Defense: 8 per piece (Total 24)

Notes: Incredible defense and attack power very early in the game if you brave the locations. Makes early-to-mid game combat much easier, but offers no environmental protection or stealth.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Phantom Helmet	Head	8 (fixed)	Attack Up	EX Treasure: Phantasma; Coliseum Ruins	—
Phantom Armor	Body	8 (fixed)	Attack Up	EX Treasure: Phantasma; Sacred Ground Ruins	—
Phantom Greaves	Legs	8 (fixed)	Attack Up	EX Treasure: Phantasma; Hyrule Garrison Ruins	—

Phantom Ganon Set

How to Obtain: Found via the “EX Treasure: Dark Armor” quest. The Armor is under Sarjon Bridge, west of Faron Tower; the Skull and Greaves are in the other two Faron chests, at the highest of three waterfalls north of Lake Floria and in Ebara Forest.

Effect: Each piece provides Stealth Up.

Set Bonus: Wearing all three pieces grants Disguise (Stal-enemies won’t attack) and Bone Weapon Atk. Up (increases damage with bone weapons, like the Radiant Set).

Defense: 4 per piece (Total 12)

Notes: A great alternative to the Sheikah Set if you want the stealth and bone weapon benefits, plus it has a menacing look!

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Phantom Ganon Skull	Head	4 (fixed)	Stealth Up	EX Treasure: Dark Armor; Faron	—
Phantom Ganon Armor	Body	4 (fixed)	Stealth Up	EX Treasure: Dark Armor; Sarjon Bridge	—
Phantom Ganon Greaves	Legs	4 (fixed)	Stealth Up	EX Treasure: Dark Armor; Faron	—

Royal Guard Set

How to Obtain: Found via the “EX Royal Guard Rumors” quest. All pieces are hidden within Hyrule Castle. Read the rumor book at Riverside Stable to start it. The Boots are beside a campfire in the guards’ barracks, the Uniform is in a hidden room past the Dining Hall, and the Cap is on the Sanctum’s upper floor next to the knight statue.

Effect: The pieces have no effect on their own; wearing all three reduces the stamina cost of charge attacks, and some sources also list cheaper climbing jumps and swim dashes.

Defense: 4 per piece (Total 12)

Notes: Excellent for heavy weapon users or anyone who loves spin-to-win tactics! Looks very regal too.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Royal Guard Cap	Head	4 (fixed)	— (set bonus only)	EX Royal Guard Rumors; Hyrule Castle, Sanctum upper floor	—
Royal Guard Uniform	Body	4 (fixed)	— (set bonus only)	EX Royal Guard Rumors; Hyrule Castle, past the Dining Hall	—
Royal Guard Boots	Legs	4 (fixed)	— (set bonus only)	EX Royal Guard Rumors; Hyrule Castle, guards’ barracks	—

Midna’s Helmet

How to Obtain: Found via the “EX Treasure: Twilight Relic” quest. The chest is located at the Sage Temple Ruins, west of Giant’s Forest in Central Hyrule.

Effect: Provides Guardian Resist Up (one level).

Defense: 7

Notes: Offers good defense and the same level of Guardian resistance as one piece of the Ancient Set, but without needing Ancient materials. Great substitute headgear for fighting Guardians if you haven’t crafted the Ancient Helm.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Midna’s Helmet	Head	7 (fixed)	Guardian Resist Up	EX Treasure: Twilight Relic; Sage Temple Ruins	—

Ravio’s Hood

How to Obtain: Found via the “EX Treasure: Merchant Hood” quest. The chest is located near the Spring of Courage (Dracozu Lake area), look for the right hand of the stone dragon.

Effect: Increases sideways climbing speed.

Defense: 2

Notes: A reference to Ravio from A Link Between Worlds. Its effect is niche but can be useful for long horizontal climbs where stamina conservation is key.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Ravio’s Hood	Head	2 (fixed)	Faster sideways climbing	EX Treasure: Merchant Hood; Spring of Courage	—

Tingle’s Set

How to Obtain: Found via the “EX Treasure: Fairy Clothes” quest. Chests are located at the Exchange Ruins (Hood – south-west of Central Tower), Castle Town Prison (Shirt – island west of the castle), and Mabe Village Ruins (Tights – south of Hyrule Field).

Effect: No individual piece effect.

Set Bonus: Wearing all three pieces grants Night Speed Up, just like the Sheikah Set.

Defense: 2 per piece (Total 6)

Notes: Provides the same movement bonus as the Sheikah set but without the stealth. Mostly worn for its… unique… and slightly terrifying aesthetic. Kooloo-Limpah!

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Tingle’s Hood	Head	2 (fixed)	—	EX Treasure: Fairy Clothes; Exchange Ruins	—
Tingle’s Shirt	Body	2 (fixed)	—	EX Treasure: Fairy Clothes; Castle Town Prison	—
Tingle’s Tights	Legs	2 (fixed)	—	EX Treasure: Fairy Clothes; Mabe Village Ruins	—

Amiibo Sets

Divine Beast Helm: Vah Medoh (Revali Amiibo)

Get It: Random drop from scanning the Revali Amiibo.

Use Case: Rito Champion’s prowess! Provides Cold Resistance (Level 1) and Guardian Resist Up. Synergizes with the Ancient Set for Ancient Proficiency. Useful for exploring cold regions or aerial combat against Guardians.

Effect: Cold Resistance (Lv1) + Guardian Resist Up + Ancient Proficiency (w/ Ancient Set)

Upgrades: Defense and materials at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense	Materials
Base	4	—
★	7	5 Ancient Screw, 5 Ancient Spring
★★	12	15 Ancient Spring, 10 Ancient Gear
★★★	18	15 Ancient Shaft, 5 Ancient Core
★★★★	28	1 Star Fragment, 2 Giant Ancient Core

Total to take it from base to ★★★★: 20 Ancient Spring, 15 Ancient Shaft, 10 Ancient Gear, 5 Ancient Core, 5 Ancient Screw, 2 Giant Ancient Core, 1 Star Fragment.

Materials: Requires Ancient Parts (Screws, Springs, Gears, Shafts) plus Ancient Cores, 2 Giant Ancient Cores and 1 Star Fragment, the same as an Ancient Set piece.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Vah Medoh Divine Helm	Head	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	Cold Resistance, Guardian Resist Up	Revali amiibo (random)	—

Divine Beast Helm: Vah Naboris (Urbosa Amiibo)

Get It: Random drop from scanning the Urbosa Amiibo.

Use Case: Gerudo Champion’s fury! Provides Shock Resistance (Level 1) and Guardian Resist Up. Synergizes with the Ancient Set for Ancient Proficiency. Excellent protection against electric enemies and Guardians, particularly in stormy weather or the Gerudo region.

Effect: Shock Resistance (Lv1) + Guardian Resist Up + Ancient Proficiency (w/ Ancient Set)

Upgrades: Defense and materials at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense	Materials
Base	4	—
★	7	5 Ancient Screw, 5 Ancient Spring
★★	12	15 Ancient Spring, 10 Ancient Gear
★★★	18	15 Ancient Shaft, 5 Ancient Core
★★★★	28	1 Star Fragment, 2 Giant Ancient Core

Total to take it from base to ★★★★: 20 Ancient Spring, 15 Ancient Shaft, 10 Ancient Gear, 5 Ancient Core, 5 Ancient Screw, 2 Giant Ancient Core, 1 Star Fragment.

Materials: Needs Ancient Parts (Screws, Springs, Gears, Shafts) plus Ancient Cores, 2 Giant Ancient Cores and 1 Star Fragment, the same as an Ancient Set piece.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Vah Naboris Divine Helm	Head	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	Shock Resistance, Guardian Resist Up	Urbosa amiibo (random)	—

Divine Beast Helm: Vah Rudania (Daruk Amiibo)

Get It: Random drop from scanning the Daruk Amiibo.

Use Case: Goron Champion’s protection! Provides Flame Guard (Level 1) and Guardian Resist Up. Synergizes with the Ancient Set for Ancient Proficiency. Excellent for exploring Eldin or fighting fire-based enemies/Guardians.

Effect: Flame Guard (Lv1) + Guardian Resist Up + Ancient Proficiency (w/ Ancient Set)

Upgrades: Defense and materials at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense	Materials
Base	4	—
★	7	5 Ancient Screw, 5 Ancient Spring
★★	12	15 Ancient Spring, 10 Ancient Gear
★★★	18	15 Ancient Shaft, 5 Ancient Core
★★★★	28	1 Star Fragment, 2 Giant Ancient Core

Total to take it from base to ★★★★: 20 Ancient Spring, 15 Ancient Shaft, 10 Ancient Gear, 5 Ancient Core, 5 Ancient Screw, 2 Giant Ancient Core, 1 Star Fragment.

Materials: Requires various common-to-rare Ancient Parts (Screws, Springs, Gears, Shafts) farmed from Guardians, plus Ancient Cores, 2 Giant Ancient Cores and 1 Star Fragment, the same as an Ancient Set piece.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Vah Rudania Divine Helm	Head	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	Flame Guard, Guardian Resist Up	Daruk amiibo (random)	—

Divine Beast Helm: Vah Ruta (Mipha Amiibo)

Get It: Random drop from scanning the Mipha Amiibo.

Use Case: Zora Champion’s grace! Provides Swim Speed Up and Guardian Resist Up. Synergizes with the Ancient Set for Ancient Proficiency. Ideal for aquatic exploration and fighting Guardians near water.

Effect: Swim Speed Up + Guardian Resist Up + Ancient Proficiency (w/ Ancient Set)

Upgrades: Defense and materials at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense	Materials
Base	4	—
★	7	5 Ancient Screw, 5 Ancient Spring
★★	12	15 Ancient Spring, 10 Ancient Gear
★★★	18	15 Ancient Shaft, 5 Ancient Core
★★★★	28	1 Star Fragment, 2 Giant Ancient Core

Total to take it from base to ★★★★: 20 Ancient Spring, 15 Ancient Shaft, 10 Ancient Gear, 5 Ancient Core, 5 Ancient Screw, 2 Giant Ancient Core, 1 Star Fragment.

Materials: Needs various Ancient Parts (Screws, Springs, Gears, Shafts) plus Ancient Cores, 2 Giant Ancient Cores and 1 Star Fragment, the same as an Ancient Set piece.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Vah Ruta Divine Helm	Head	4 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 28	Swim Speed Up, Guardian Resist Up	Mipha amiibo (random)	—

Fierce Deity Set (Majora’s Mask Link Amiibo)

Get It: Random drop from scanning the Majora’s Mask Link Amiibo. Contains Fierce Deity Mask, Fierce Deity Armor, Fierce Deity Boots.

Use Case: Unleash Link’s most powerful transformation! Provides Attack Up per piece and the Charge Attack Stamina Up bonus, making it functionally identical to the Barbarian Set but visually distinct and god-like. A top-tier offensive choice.

Set Bonus (★★☆☆+): Charge Attack Stamina Up

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level; each piece uses a different dragon (Dinraal for the mask, Naydra for the armor, Farosh for the boots):

Piece	★	★★	★★★	★★★★
Fierce Deity Mask (3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20)	5 Hinox Toenail, 1 Dinraal’s Scale	5 Hinox Tooth, 1 Dinraal’s Claw	2 Hinox Guts, 1 Shard of Dinraal’s Fang	2 Lynel Guts, 1 Shard of Dinraal’s Horn
Fierce Deity Armor (3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20)	5 Hinox Toenail, 1 Naydra’s Scale	5 Hinox Tooth, 1 Naydra’s Claw	2 Hinox Guts, 1 Shard of Naydra’s Fang	2 Lynel Guts, 1 Shard of Naydra’s Horn
Fierce Deity Boots (3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20)	5 Hinox Toenail, 1 Farosh’s Scale	5 Hinox Tooth, 1 Farosh’s Claw	2 Hinox Guts, 1 Shard of Farosh’s Fang	2 Lynel Guts, 1 Shard of Farosh’s Horn

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 15 Hinox Toenail, 15 Hinox Tooth, 6 Hinox Guts, 6 Lynel Guts, 1 Dinraal’s Claw, 1 Dinraal’s Scale, 1 Farosh’s Claw, 1 Farosh’s Scale, 1 Naydra’s Claw, 1 Naydra’s Scale, 1 Shard of Dinraal’s Fang, 1 Shard of Dinraal’s Horn, 1 Shard of Farosh’s Fang, 1 Shard of Farosh’s Horn, 1 Shard of Naydra’s Fang, 1 Shard of Naydra’s Horn.

(Note: Each piece requires parts from a DIFFERENT dragon – Naydra for the Armor, Farosh for the Boots, Dinraal for the Mask).

Materials: Extremely demanding! Requires parts from all three dragons (Scale, Claw, Fang, Horn – one type per piece per star level, cycling through dragons for each piece), various Hinox parts, and Lynel Guts. Prepare for extensive boss and dragon farming.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Fierce Deity Mask	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Attack Up	Majora’s Mask Link amiibo (random)	—
Fierce Deity Armor	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Attack Up	Majora’s Mask Link amiibo (random)	—
Fierce Deity Boots	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	Attack Up	Majora’s Mask Link amiibo (random)	—

Hero of the Sky Set (Skyward Sword Link Amiibo)

Get It: Random drop from scanning the Skyward Sword Link Amiibo. Contains Cap of the Sky, Tunic of the Sky, Trousers of the Sky.

Use Case: Embrace the style of the earliest hero in the timeline! Features the Master Sword Beam Up bonus and respectable defense.

Set Bonus (★★☆☆+): Master Sword Beam Up

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	3	—	—
★	5	1 Sapphire, 1 Star Fragment	3 Sapphire, 3 Star Fragment
★★	8	3 Sapphire, 1 Star Fragment	9 Sapphire, 3 Star Fragment
★★★	12	5 Sapphire, 1 Star Fragment	15 Sapphire, 3 Star Fragment
★★★★	20	10 Sapphire, 1 Star Fragment	30 Sapphire, 3 Star Fragment

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 57 Sapphire, 12 Star Fragment.

Materials: Requires Sapphires (found in ore deposits, rarer than Amber/Opal, more common in snowy regions) and 12 Star Fragments total for the set.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Cap of the Sky	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Skyward Sword Link amiibo (random)	—
Tunic of the Sky	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Skyward Sword Link amiibo (random)	—
Trousers of the Sky	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Skyward Sword Link amiibo (random)	—

Hero of Time Set (Ocarina of Time Link Amiibo)

Get It: Random drop from scanning the Ocarina of Time Link Amiibo. Contains Cap of Time, Tunic of Time, Trousers of Time.

Use Case: Pure Ocarina of Time nostalgia! Offers solid defense when upgraded and the useful Master Sword Beam Up bonus for fans of the classic ranged attack.

Set Bonus (★★☆☆+): Master Sword Beam Up

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	3	—	—
★	5	3 Amber, 1 Star Fragment	9 Amber, 3 Star Fragment
★★	8	5 Amber, 1 Star Fragment	15 Amber, 3 Star Fragment
★★★	12	15 Amber, 1 Star Fragment	45 Amber, 3 Star Fragment
★★★★	20	30 Amber, 1 Star Fragment	90 Amber, 3 Star Fragment

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 159 Amber, 12 Star Fragment.

Materials: Primarily requires a large amount of Amber (found commonly in ore deposits) and a total of 12 Star Fragments (4 per piece) across the full set upgrade path.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Cap of Time	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Ocarina of Time Link amiibo (random)	—
Tunic of Time	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Ocarina of Time Link amiibo (random)	—
Trousers of Time	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Ocarina of Time Link amiibo (random)	—

Hero of Twilight Set (Twilight Princess / Smash Bros. Link Amiibo)

Get It: Random drop from scanning the Twilight Princess Link or Smash Bros. Link Amiibo. Contains Cap of Twilight, Tunic of Twilight, Trousers of Twilight.

Use Case: A fan-favorite, more rugged hero look. Great defense and the Master Sword Beam Up bonus.

Set Bonus (★★☆☆+): Master Sword Beam Up

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	3	—	—
★	5	1 Topaz, 1 Star Fragment	3 Topaz, 3 Star Fragment
★★	8	3 Topaz, 1 Star Fragment	9 Topaz, 3 Star Fragment
★★★	12	5 Topaz, 1 Star Fragment	15 Topaz, 3 Star Fragment
★★★★	20	10 Topaz, 1 Star Fragment	30 Topaz, 3 Star Fragment

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 57 Topaz, 12 Star Fragment.

Materials: Needs Topaz gems (found in ore deposits, more common in Gerudo/Eldin regions) and 12 Star Fragments total for the set.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Cap of Twilight	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Twilight Princess or Smash Bros. Link amiibo (random)	—
Tunic of Twilight	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Twilight Princess or Smash Bros. Link amiibo (random)	—
Trousers of Twilight	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Twilight Princess or Smash Bros. Link amiibo (random)	—

Hero of the Wind Set (Wind Waker / Toon Link Amiibo)

Get It: Random drop from scanning the Wind Waker / Toon Link Amiibo. Contains Cap of the Wind, Tunic of the Wind, Trousers of the Wind.

Use Case: Sail the winds of Hyrule in style! Brings the cel-shaded hero’s look to BotW. Offers good defense and the Master Sword Beam Up bonus.

Set Bonus (★★☆☆+): Master Sword Beam Up

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	3	—	—
★	5	3 Opal, 1 Star Fragment	9 Opal, 3 Star Fragment
★★	8	5 Opal, 1 Star Fragment	15 Opal, 3 Star Fragment
★★★	12	10 Opal, 1 Star Fragment	30 Opal, 3 Star Fragment
★★★★	20	20 Opal, 1 Star Fragment	60 Opal, 3 Star Fragment

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 114 Opal, 12 Star Fragment.

Materials: Needs plenty of Opal (common from ore deposits, especially near water) and 12 Star Fragments total for the set.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Cap of the Wind	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Toon Link amiibo (random)	—
Tunic of the Wind	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Toon Link amiibo (random)	—
Trousers of the Wind	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	Toon Link amiibo (random)	—

Hero Set (8-Bit Link Amiibo)

Get It: Random drop from scanning the 8-Bit Link Amiibo. Contains Cap of the Hero, Tunic of the Hero, Trousers of the Hero.

Use Case: The original classic! Pixel perfect nostalgia. Features the Master Sword Beam Up bonus.

Set Bonus (★★☆☆+): Master Sword Beam Up

Upgrades: Defense and materials per piece at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense per piece	Materials per piece	For all 3 pieces
Base	3	—	—
★	5	1 Ruby, 1 Star Fragment	3 Ruby, 3 Star Fragment
★★	8	3 Ruby, 1 Star Fragment	9 Ruby, 3 Star Fragment
★★★	12	5 Ruby, 1 Star Fragment	15 Ruby, 3 Star Fragment
★★★★	20	10 Ruby, 1 Star Fragment	30 Ruby, 3 Star Fragment

Total to take all 3 pieces from base to ★★★★: 57 Ruby, 12 Star Fragment.

Materials: Requires Rubies (found in ore deposits, rarer, more common in Eldin region) and 12 Star Fragments total for the set.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Cap of the Hero	Head	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	8-Bit Link amiibo (random)	—
Tunic of the Hero	Body	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	8-Bit Link amiibo (random)	—
Trousers of the Hero	Legs	3 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 20	—	8-Bit Link amiibo (random)	—

Sheik’s Mask (Sheik Amiibo)

Get It: Random drop from scanning the Sheik Amiibo.

Use Case: Perfect for aspiring Sheikah! Provides a Stealth Up bonus, allowing for sneaky maneuvers or combining stealth with other armor effects.

Effect: Stealth Up (Single piece)

Upgrades: Defense and materials at each Great Fairy level:

Level	Defense	Materials
Base	2	—
★	4	1 Silent Princess, 1 Star Fragment
★★	6	2 Silent Princess, 2 Star Fragment
★★★	9	3 Silent Princess, 3 Star Fragment
★★★★	16	4 Silent Princess, 4 Star Fragment

Total to take it from base to ★★★★: 10 Silent Princess, 10 Star Fragment.

Materials: Requires the rare Silent Princess flower (found near Great Fairy Fountains, Master Sword pedestal, specific mountain spots) and a total of 10 Star Fragments.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Sheik’s Mask	Head	2 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 16	Stealth Up	Sheik amiibo (random)	—

Important Notes on Special Gear

Most base DLC armor pieces (Phantom, Tingle, Royal Guard, etc.) cannot be upgraded at Great Fairy Fountains. Their stats are fixed.

Major masks (Majora’s, Korok, Midna’s, Ravio’s Hood) are not upgradeable.

Amiibo “Hero” sets and Fierce Deity set are upgradeable, but often cap at lower defense (20) than top-tier base game sets (28). Their upgrade materials often include Star Fragments (usually 1 per piece per level).

Strategy & Tips for the Discerning Hero

Mix and Match

Don’t be afraid to combine pieces! Champion’s Tunic + Climbing Boots + Snowquill Headdress can be great for exploring cold mountains while seeing enemy HP. Prioritize the effect you need most.

Prioritize Upgrades

Early on, getting the Hylian or Soldier’s set to ★★☆☆ offers a solid defense boost. The Stealth and Climbing sets are game-changers for exploration – upgrading them early makes traversal much smoother. Focus on sets that suit your playstyle or current objective.

Material Hoarding

Don’t sell all your gems and monster parts! Check the upgrade requirements before selling valuable materials like Diamonds, Star Fragments, Ancient Cores, and Lynel Guts. They are much harder to reacquire than Rupees.

More Armor Pieces

A few more wearable pieces round out the armor in the game: starter clothes, monster masks and two tie-in or bonus outfits.

Worn Set

The two pieces Link wakes up next to in the Shrine of Resurrection. One defense each and no effect, so swap them out at the first shop.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Old Shirt	Body	1 (fixed)	—	Shrine of Resurrection	—
	Well-Worn Trousers	Legs	1 (fixed)	—	Shrine of Resurrection	—

Warm Doublet

A gift from the Old Man on the Great Plateau, and later sold in Hateno Village. It gives one level of cold resistance and cannot be upgraded.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Warm Doublet	Body	1 (fixed)	Cold Resistance	The Old Man, Great Plateau; Hateno Village shop	80 Rupees

Kilton’s Monster Masks

Kilton sells four monster masks for Mon. Each lets Link walk among that monster type until he attacks; none of them can be upgraded.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Bokoblin Mask	Head	3 (fixed)	Blend in with Bokoblins	Kilton, from the first meeting	99 Mon
Moblin Mask	Head	3 (fixed)	Blend in with Moblins	Kilton, after one Divine Beast	199 Mon
Lizalfos Mask	Head	3 (fixed)	Blend in with Lizalfos	Kilton, after two Divine Beasts	299 Mon
Lynel Mask	Head	3 (fixed)	Blend in with Lynels, only for a while	Kilton, after three Divine Beasts	999 Mon

Salvager Set

A Xenoblade Chronicles 2 tie-in side quest sends Link after red shooting stars to three chests. The set is a non-upgradeable swimming outfit with 5 defense per piece.

Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
Salvager Headwear	Head	5 (fixed)	Swim Speed Up	Bridge of Hylia	—
Salvager Vest	Body	5 (fixed)	Swim Speed Up	Skull Lake	—
Salvager Trousers	Legs	5 (fixed)	Swim Speed Up	Hebra Peak	—

Zant’s Helmet and Nintendo Switch Shirt

Two more expansion pass pieces the sections above leave out. Zant’s Helmet stops Link from being frozen; the Nintendo Switch Shirt is purely cosmetic.

	Piece	Slot	Defense (base / ★ / ★★ / ★★★ / ★★★★)	Effect	Where to get it	Price
	Zant’s Helmet	Head	—	Unfreezable	EX Treasure: Usurper King; island in Tobio’s Hollow	—
	Nintendo Switch Shirt	Body	—	None (cosmetic)	EX chest on a wall by Ja Baij Shrine	—