Armor Sets

Pieces: Archaic Tunic, Archaic Legwear, Archaic Warm Greaves (Note: This is an incomplete set with no headpiece)

Appearance: Simple, worn clothes Link acquires shortly after awakening. The Archaic Warm Greaves are a second, warmer pair of legwear found in the same place.

Base Defense: Tunic: 1, Legwear: 1, Warm Greaves: 2

Benefits: The Archaic Warm Greaves provide essential Cold Resistance ↑ right at the start of the adventure. The set offers minimal defense and cannot be upgraded.

Acquisition: All three pieces are found in readily accessible chests on the Great Sky Island during the game’s opening tutorial section.

These pieces cannot be upgraded.

Pieces: Champion’s Leathers (Chest piece only – Not part of a set)

Appearance: The iconic blue tunic worn by Link in Breath of the Wild, now slightly repaired and bearing the Master Sword emblem. A symbol of the Champion of Hyrule.

Base Defense: 5

Benefits: This standalone tunic allows Link to fire sword beams when attacking at full health, even without the Master Sword equipped (though the beam visuals differ). It boasts excellent defense potential when fully upgraded.

Acquisition: Uncover this cherished tunic within a hidden chest in the Sanctum (Throne Room) of Hyrule Castle. Light the two large braziers flanking the throne to reveal the compartment (requires progress in the main storyline).

Upgrades: Needs materials symbolizing light and healing, including Silent Princess flowers, Light Dragon parts (scales, claws, fangs, horns), and Sundelions.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Sundelion ×45, Silent Princess ×21, Light Dragon’s Horn ×2, Light Dragon’s Scale ×2, Light Dragon’s Talon ×2, Shard of Light Dragon’s Fang ×2.

Pieces: Hylian Hood, Hylian Tunic, Hylian Trousers

Appearance: The quintessential Hylian traveler’s outfit – practical, durable, and classic. The Hood’s position (up or down) can be toggled after completing a side quest in Hateno Village.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: While lacking inherent special effects or a set bonus, the Hylian Set provides reliable defense right from the start. It’s readily available, affordable, and uses common materials like Bokoblin parts for upgrades via Great Fairies, making it an excellent foundational set for new adventurers.

Acquisition: Easily purchased from Mubs at the armor shop in Lookout Landing shortly after you arrive from the sky.

Upgrades: Primarily requires various Bokoblin horns and fangs across all upgrade levels.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Amber ×150, Bokoblin Guts ×24, Black Bokoblin Horn ×15, Blue Bokoblin Horn ×15, Bokoblin Horn ×15, Silver Bokoblin Horn ×15, Bokoblin Fang ×9.

Pieces: Royal Guard Cap, Royal Guard Uniform, Royal Guard Boots

Appearance: The striking black-and-red ceremonial uniform designated for Princess Zelda’s elite personal guard before the Calamity. Exudes an air of formality and prestige.

Base Defense: 4 per piece (12 total)

Benefits: Each piece individually lessens the stamina drain from performing charge attacks.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Charge Attack Stamina Up (This stacks with the individual piece bonus, drastically reducing the stamina needed for charged attacks).

Acquisition: Embark on a treasure hunt within Hyrule Castle itself! Each piece resides in a specific chest hidden in locations like Zelda’s Study and the Guard’s Chamber.

Upgrades: Requires parts from powerful foes: various Boss Bokoblin horns, Molduga Guts and Fins, and Gleeok Guts for the highest tiers.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Charge Atk. Stamina Up.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Black Boss Bokoblin Horn ×9, Blue Boss Bokoblin Horn ×9, Bokoblin Guts ×9, Boss Bokoblin Guts ×9, Boss Bokoblin Horn ×9, Gleeok Guts ×9, Hinox Guts ×9, Molduga Guts ×9, Silver Boss Bokoblin Horn ×9.

Pieces: Soldier’s Helm, Soldier’s Armor, Soldier’s Greaves

Appearance: Standard-issue metal armor providing the look of a steadfast Hyrulean knight. Offers solid protection with a traditional military aesthetic.

Base Defense: 4 per piece (12 total)

Benefits: A purely defensive set with no special effects or set bonus. Its value lies in its good base defense and relatively common upgrade materials, offering robust protection without needing rare resources initially.

Acquisition: Delve into the Royal Hidden Passage, a tunnel system beneath Hyrule Castle Field accessible near Lookout Landing (further access opens as you progress). The pieces are found within chests along this route.

Upgrades: Utilizes common monster drops like Chuchu Jelly, Keese Eyeballs, and various Lizalfos tails and horns.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Amber ×90, Flint ×90, Chuchu Jelly ×15, Keese Eyeball ×15, Lynel Guts ×15, Lynel Hoof ×15, Bokoblin Guts ×9, Hinox Guts ×9, Lizalfos Tail ×9, Moblin Guts ×9.

Pieces: Barbarian Helm, Barbarian Armor, Barbarian Leg Wraps

Appearance: Evokes a fierce, tribal warrior look, adorned with imposing skulls, rough-hewn pelts, and aggressive face paint.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: Each piece grants Attack Up ↑, directly increasing Link’s damage output. The effect stacks for a substantial boost with the full set.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Charge Attack Stamina Up (Reduces stamina consumption during charged attacks, perfectly complementing an offensive playstyle).

Acquisition: Each piece is the prize waiting in a chest at the end of a different cave challenge across Hyrule (Crenel Hills Cave, Walnot Mountain Cave, Robred Dropoff Cave). Be prepared for some exploration or minor enemy encounters.

Upgrades: Demands parts from the formidable Lynels (Mane, Hoof, Guts of various tiers) and tough mini-bosses like Molduga (Jaw, Guts).

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Charge Atk. Stamina Up.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Razorshroom ×15, Bladed Rhino Beetle ×9, Blue-Maned Lynel Mace Horn ×9, Blue-Maned Lynel Saber Horn ×9, Mighty Thistle ×9, Razorclaw Crab ×9, White-Maned Lynel Mace Horn ×9, White-Maned Lynel Saber Horn ×9, Lynel Mace Horn ×6, Lynel Saber Horn ×6.

Pieces: Fierce Deity Mask, Fierce Deity Armor, Fierce Deity Boots

Appearance: Channels the immense power and striking appearance of Link’s god-like transformation from Majora’s Mask. Features sharp white and purple armor, unique markings, and piercing white eyes on the mask.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: Each piece grants Attack Up ↑, stacking for a potent damage increase.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Charge Attack Stamina Up (Reduces stamina use for charged attacks). Functionally identical to the Barbarian Set’s bonuses, offering players an aesthetic choice for their attack-boosting gear.

Acquisition: Primarily earned by following Misko’s treasure hunt quests, deciphering riddles that lead to chests in specific locations (Cephla Lake Cave requires help from a dog, Akkala Citadel Ruins Summit Cave, Footrace Check-In involves completing the nearby footrace). The Link (Majora’s Mask) Amiibo also grants these pieces.

Upgrades: Needs various Hinox parts (Toenail, Tooth, Guts) and precious scales, claws, fangs, and horns from the three elemental dragons: Dinraal, Naydra, and Farosh.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Charge Atk. Stamina Up.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Hinox Toenail ×15, Hinox Tooth ×15, Hinox Guts ×6, Lynel Guts ×6, Dinraal’s Claw ×1, Dinraal’s Horn ×1, Dinraal’s Scale ×1, Farosh’s Claw ×1, Farosh’s Horn ×1, Farosh’s Scale ×1, Naydra’s Claw ×1, Naydra’s Horn ×1, Naydra’s Scale ×1, Shard of Dinraal’s Fang ×1, Shard of Farosh’s Fang ×1, Shard of Naydra’s Fang ×1.

Pieces: Cap of the Hero, Tunic of the Hero, Trousers of the Hero

Appearance: A charming, faithful rendition of Link’s original pixelated attire from the 1986 NES classic, The Legend of Zelda. Pure nostalgia!

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: No effects per individual piece.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Attack Up ↑ (Provides a damage boost once the full set is collected and upgraded).

Acquisition: Primarily drops from the Link (8-Bit) Amiibo. Non-Amiibo owners can discover these pieces in chests hidden deep within the Depths, often located beneath landmarks corresponding to the original Hyrule map.

Upgrades: Requires Rubies, Star Fragments, and various Lynel parts (Hoof, Guts).

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Attack Up.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Ruby ×63, Star Fragment ×12.

Pieces: Cap of the Sky, Tunic of the Sky, Trousers of the Sky

Appearance: Replicates the look of the hero from Skyward Sword, featuring the distinct floppy green cap and the practical tunic and trousers worn by the Knights of Skyloft.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: No effects per individual piece.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Attack Up ↑ (Provides a damage boost once the full set is collected and upgraded).

Acquisition: Primarily drops from the Link (Skyward Sword) Amiibo. These pieces can also be found in chests within the Depths, typically located under areas related to sky islands or significant Skyward Sword surface locations.

Upgrades: Requires Sapphires, Star Fragments, and various Lynel parts (Mane, Guts).

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Attack Up.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Sapphire ×63, Star Fragment ×12.

Pieces: Cap of Time, Tunic of Time, Trousers of Time

Appearance: The beloved and instantly recognizable green tunic, cap, and white tights worn by the Hero of Time in Ocarina of Time.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: No effects per individual piece.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Attack Up ↑ (Provides a damage boost once the full set is collected and upgraded).

Acquisition: Primarily drops from the Link (Ocarina of Time) or Young Link (Super Smash Bros.) Amiibo. Can also be discovered in chests within the Depths, often found under ruins related to Ocarina of Time‘s Hyrule Field or Castle Town.

Upgrades: Requires Ambers, Star Fragments, and Hinox parts (Toenail, Guts).

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Attack Up.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Amber ×300, Star Fragment ×12.

Pieces: Cap of Twilight, Tunic of Twilight, Trousers of Twilight

Appearance: Modeled after Link’s detailed and somewhat more rugged attire in Twilight Princess, featuring chainmail elements and a longer cap.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: No effects per individual piece.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Attack Up ↑ (Provides a damage boost once the full set is collected and upgraded).

Acquisition: Primarily drops from the Link (Twilight Princess) or Link (Super Smash Bros.) Amiibo. Can also be found in chests within the Depths, often located under landmarks tied to Twilight Princess, such as areas corresponding to Faron Woods or Gerudo Desert surface locations.

Upgrades: Requires Topazes, Star Fragments, and parts from the three elemental dragons (scales, claws, fangs, horns).

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Attack Up.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Topaz ×63, Star Fragment ×12.

Pieces: Cap of the Wind, Tunic of the Wind, Trousers of the Wind

Appearance: Captures the cel-shaded style of Toon Link from The Wind Waker, featuring his characteristic large cap, simple green tunic, and blue undershirt.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: No effects per individual piece.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Attack Up ↑ (Provides a damage boost once the full set is collected and upgraded).

Acquisition: Primarily drops from the Toon Link (The Wind Waker) or Toon Link (Super Smash Bros.) Amiibo. Can also be discovered in chests within the Depths, typically located under islands or coastal landmarks on the surface map, evoking the Great Sea.

Upgrades: Requires Opals, Star Fragments, and various Molduga parts (Fin, Guts).

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Attack Up.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Opal ×165, Star Fragment ×12.

Pieces: Phantom Helmet, Phantom Armor, Phantom Greaves

Appearance: Heavy, imposing black armor modeled after the Phantoms from the DS Zelda titles (Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks), featuring a menacing horned helmet.

Base Defense: 8 per piece (24 total – Cannot be upgraded)

Benefits: Each piece provides Attack Up ↑, stacking for a potent damage bonus. Its extremely high base defense makes it very powerful if acquired early, but it cannot be upgraded at Great Fairy Fountains, limiting its late-game potential compared to other sets. No set bonus possible.

Acquisition: Found by following Misko’s treasure hints to chests hidden within specific locations (Tamio River Downstream Cave, Puffer Beach Overhead Cave, inside the hollow stump near Tabantha Bridge Stable).

These pieces cannot be upgraded.

Pieces: Radiant Mask, Radiant Shirt, Radiant Tights

Appearance: A sleek black outfit covered in bone patterns that glow brightly in the dark, making Link look like a festive skeleton.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: The glow itself is the main per-piece benefit, useful for visibility.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Disguise; Bone Weap. Prof. (Prevents Stal enemies (Stalfos, Stalizalfos, etc.) from attacking Link unless provoked. Also grants a significant damage bonus when using bone-category weapons, like Dragonbone clubs or Lizal Tri-Boomerangs).

Acquisition: Available for purchase at the Enchanted armor shop in Kakariko Village. Note that the prices are initially sky-high; complete the “Gloom-Borne Illness” side quest involving Lasli to restore the shop’s reasonable pricing.

Upgrades: Utilizes Luminous Stones and various undead monster parts like Gibdo Bones, Stalkoblin Horns, and Molduga Fins.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Disguise; Bone Weap. Prof..

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Luminous Stone ×225, Gibdo Bone ×30, Horriblin Guts ×9, Lynel Guts ×9, Molduga Jaw ×9, Moblin Guts ×6, Bokoblin Guts ×3.

Pieces: Charged Headdress, Charged Shirt, Charged Trousers

Appearance: Ancient Zonai garments pulsating with electrical energy, distinguished by vibrant, glowing green circuits.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: Each piece adds electrical damage to Link’s melee attacks during thunderstorms or when Link is otherwise electrically charged (like via enemy attacks while wearing the full set).

Set Bonus (☆☆): Stormy Weather Attack (Unleashes a powerful electrical burst effect with each melee swing during thunderstorms, greatly increasing damage output).

Acquisition: Uncovered in chests hidden within Zonai ruins along the Dracozu River in the Faron region. Often requires navigating the persistent thunderstorm in the area.

Upgrades: Needs Shock Fruits, Electric Lizalfos Horns and Tails, Electric Keese Wings, and Voltfin Trout.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Stormy Weather Charge.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Voltfin Trout ×30, Large Zonai Charge ×24, Electric Darner ×15, Electric Lizalfos Horn ×15, Gleeok Thunder Horn ×15, Shock Like Stone ×15, Shock Fruit ×9, Thunderwing Butterfly ×9.

Pieces: Ember Headdress, Ember Shirt, Ember Trousers

Appearance: Armor seemingly forged with Goron techniques and infused with fiery power, emitting a subtle red-orange glow.

Base Defense: 2 per piece (6 total)

Benefits: Each piece adds fire damage to Link’s melee attacks when worn in hot weather environments (like the Gerudo Desert or Eldin region).

Set Bonus (☆☆): Hot Weather Charge Attack Up (Enhances the damage of Link’s charged attacks when performed in hot conditions).

Acquisition: Found within chests secreted away in caves around the Eldin region and Death Mountain (Goronbi River Cave, YunoboCo HQ South Cave, Lake Intenoch Cave).

Upgrades: Needs Fire Fruits, Fire-Breath Lizalfos Horns and Tails, Fire Like Stones, Warm Darners, and Sizzlefin Trout.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Hot Weather Charge.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Large Zonai Charge ×45, Sizzlefin Trout ×30, Fire Like Stone ×15, Fire-Breath Lizalfos Horn ×15, Gleeok Flame Horn ×15, Summerwing Butterfly ×15, Warm Darner ×15, Fire Fruit ×9.

Pieces: Frostbite Headdress, Frostbite Shirt, Frostbite Trousers

Appearance: Icy blue clothing adorned with frost crystals, appearing to constantly radiate a chill.

Base Defense: 2 per piece (6 total)

Benefits: Each piece adds ice damage and a chilling effect to Link’s melee attacks when worn in cold weather environments (like Hebra or Mount Lanayru).

Set Bonus (☆☆): Cold Weather Charge Attack Up (Enhances the damage of Link’s charged attacks when performed in cold conditions).

Acquisition: Discovered in chests hidden within caves, often found in colder mountainous regions or revealed through Misko’s treasure quests (Hebra Headspring Cave, Brightcap Cave, Lake Kilsie Cave).

Upgrades: Needs Ice Fruits, Ice-Breath Lizalfos Horns and Tails, Ice Like Stones, Cold Darners, and Chillfin Trout.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Cold Weather Charge.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Large Zonai Charge ×45, Chillfin Trout ×30, Cold Darner ×15, Gleeok Frost Horn ×15, Ice Like Stone ×15, Ice-Breath Lizalfos Horn ×15, Winterwing Butterfly ×15, Ice Fruit ×9.

Pieces: Desert Voe Headband, Desert Voe Spaulder, Desert Voe Trousers

Appearance: Lightweight Gerudo clothing designed for men, offering excellent breathability for surviving the harsh desert sun.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: Each piece provides Heat Resistance ↑. Equipping two pieces is sufficient for most daytime desert heat.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Shock Damage Resist (Provides a level of protection against electrical attacks and environmental shock hazards).

Acquisition: Can be purchased at the small shop in Kara Kara Bazaar or from the Gerudo Secret Club shop hidden within Gerudo Town (requires access after completing the regional questline).

Upgrades: Requires White Chuchu Jelly, Ice Keese Wings, Ice-Breath Lizalfos Tails, and Sapphires.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Shock Damage Resist.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Ice-Breath Lizalfos Tail ×39, White Chuchu Jelly ×24, Chillshroom ×15, Ice Keese Wing ×15, Ice-Breath Lizalfos Horn ×15, Sapphire ×15, Cool Safflina ×9.

Pieces: Flamebreaker Helm, Flamebreaker Armor, Flamebreaker Boots

Appearance: Heavy-duty, fireproof armor developed by Gorons, essential for navigating the extreme heat around Death Mountain. Looks bulky and protective.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: Each piece provides Flame Guard ↑. Wearing two pieces grants immunity to the superheated air effect in volcanic zones, preventing Link from taking constant damage.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Fireproof (Makes Link completely immune to being set on fire by enemy attacks or environmental flames).

Acquisition: Available for purchase at the armor shop within Goron City. The chest piece might also be obtainable through a local side quest.

Upgrades: Needs Fireproof Lizards, various Moblin parts (Horns, Fangs), Fire Like Stones, Flint, and Rubies.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Fireproof.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Flint ×135, Smotherwing Butterfly ×24, Black Moblin Horn ×15, Blue Moblin Horn ×15, Fireproof Lizard ×15, Moblin Fang ×15, Moblin Horn ×9.

Pieces: Froggy Hood, Froggy Sleeve, Froggy Leggings

Appearance: A peculiar, green, amphibian-themed suit designed to enhance grip on wet surfaces. Looks amusingly like a frog costume.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: Each piece provides Slip Resistance ↑, significantly reducing how much Link slides when climbing wet cliffs or walls during rain. The effect stacks.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Slip Proof (Completely eliminates slipping while climbing in rain or on wet surfaces, making exploration significantly easier in bad weather).

Acquisition: A unique reward structure. Each piece is given to Link by Penn at the Lucky Clover Gazette HQ (near Rito Village) after completing specific numbers of the “Potential Princess Sightings!” stable quests across Hyrule. Requires diligent reporting!

Upgrades: Needs Sticky Lizards and various Horriblin parts (Horns, Claws, Guts).

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Slip Proof.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Horriblin Guts ×30, Opal ×30, Sticky Lizard ×24, Black Horriblin Horn ×15, Blue Horriblin Horn ×15, Horriblin Horn ×15, Sticky Frog ×15.

Pieces: Rubber Helm, Rubber Armor, Rubber Tights

Appearance: Made of a thick, non-conductive yellowish material, this set looks somewhat strange but is purpose-built for electrical hazards.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: Each piece provides Shock Resistance ↑. Equipping two pieces offers substantial protection against electrical damage.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Unshockable (Grants complete immunity to electricity. Link won’t take damage or drop equipment when hit by electric attacks or natural lightning strikes). Invaluable in stormy regions like Faron.

Acquisition: Pieces are found in chests within three separate caves, often associated with storms or electrical themes (Horon Lagoon Cave, Sarjon Woods Cave, Whistling Hill Cave).

Upgrades: Requires Yellow Chuchu Jelly, Electric Keese Wings, Voltfin Trout, Electric Lizalfos Horns and Tails, and Topazes.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Lightning Proof.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Electric Lizalfos Tail ×39, Yellow Chuchu Jelly ×33, Electric Safflina ×24, Electric Lizalfos Horn ×18, Topaz ×15, Voltfruit ×15, Zapshroom ×15.

Pieces: Snowquill Headdress, Snowquill Tunic, Snowquill Trousers

Appearance: Elegant winter wear crafted by the Rito, featuring warm feathers and layers perfect for braving icy winds and snowy peaks.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: Each piece provides Cold Resistance ↑. Wearing two pieces is enough to handle the cold in most snowy areas like the Hebra Mountains or Mount Lanayru.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Unfreezable (Prevents Link from being encased in ice by enemy attacks like those from Ice Likes or Ice Wizzrobes).

Acquisition: Sold at the Brazen Beak armor shop in Rito Village.

Upgrades: Needs Red Chuchu Jelly, Warm Safflina, Fire Keese Wings, Sun Lizards, Fire-Breath Lizalfos Tails, Rubies, and other warm materials.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Unfreezable.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Fire-Breath Lizalfos Tail ×39, Red Chuchu Jelly ×24, Fire Keese Wing ×15, Fire-Breath Lizalfos Horn ×15, Ruby ×15, Sunshroom ×15, Warm Safflina ×9.

Pieces: Zora Helm, Zora Armor, Zora Greaves

Appearance: Graceful armor designed by the Zora artisans, featuring fin motifs and streamlined shapes ideal for aquatic movement.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: The Zora Armor (Chest) is the key piece, allowing Link to swim directly up waterfalls – essential for navigating Zora’s Domain and other areas. The Helm enables an underwater Spin Attack. The Greaves increase base swim speed.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Swim Dash Stamina Up (Decreases the stamina cost of performing a fast swim dash), making long swims much easier. This set transforms Link into an aquatic master.

Acquisition: The Zora Armor is a gift from Yona during the main Zora regional questline. The Helm is hidden in a chest on Floating Scales Island (Lanayru Sky Archipelago). The Greaves are obtained from Yona after the regional quest by completing the “A Token of Friendship” side quest.

Upgrades: Requires various Lizalfos parts (Horns, Talons, Tails), Hyrule Bass, Hearty Bass, and Opals.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Swim Dash Stamina Up.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Opal ×60, Black Lizalfos Horn ×15, Blue Lizalfos Horn ×15, Blue Lizalfos Tail ×15, Hyrule Bass ×15, Lizalfos Talon ×15, Hearty Bass ×9, Lizalfos Horn ×9, Lizalfos Tail ×9.

Pieces: Hood of the Depths, Tunic of the Depths, Gaiters of the Depths

Appearance: Dark armor seemingly woven from the essence of the Depths itself, marked by glowing blue patterns that react to gloom. Offers unique protection against the underground hazard.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: Each piece grants Gloom Resistance ↑ via a temporary blue “buffer” heart. This heart takes gloom damage first, protecting Link’s real hearts. It regenerates slowly when not in contact with gloom. The effect stacks per piece.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Gloom Attack Resist (Grants one additional buffer heart, totaling four when the full set is equipped and upgraded). Absolutely essential for prolonged survival and exploration within the dangerous Depths.

Acquisition: Exchanged piece by piece from the mysterious Bargainer Statues found throughout the Depths. Requires collecting Poes (glowing blue spirits found in the Depths) and locating multiple statues to unlock the full set.

Upgrades: Uses Deep Fireflies, various Frox parts (Fangs, Fingernails, Guts from regular, Obsidian, and Blue-White variants), Zonaite, Large Zonaite, Boss Bokoblin Horns, and Star Fragments.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Gloom Attack Resist.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Zonaite ×60, Large Zonaite ×30, Blue-White Frox Fang ×15, Dark Clump ×15, Deep Firefly ×9, Frox Fang ×9, Frox Fingernail ×9, Frox Guts ×9, Obsidian Frox Fang ×9.

Pieces: Miner’s Mask, Miner’s Top, Miner’s Trousers

Appearance: Robust work clothes suitable for digging underground, highlighted by the functional headlamp affixed to the mask.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: Each piece provides Glow ↑, projecting a cone of light that illuminates Link’s path. Wearing more pieces increases the brightness and range of the light. Extremely useful for navigating the pitch-black Depths without consuming Brightbloom Seeds constantly.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Shining Steps (Causes Link to leave a trail of temporary glowing footprints, useful for tracking paths or finding your way back in darkness).

Acquisition: Found within chests located in the Depths, usually within or near abandoned mining camps (Daphnes Canyon Mine, Hylia Canyon Mine, Karakar Canyon Mine).

Upgrades: Needs Brightbloom Seeds (regular and Giant), Deep Fireflies, Glowing Cave Fish, Diamonds, Large Zonaite, and Zonaite.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Shining Steps.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Giant Brightbloom Seed ×105, Brightbloom Seed ×90, Deep Firefly ×30, Large Zonaite ×30, Brightcap ×15, Glowing Cave Fish ×15, Diamond ×9.

Pieces: Mystic Headpiece, Mystic Robe, Mystic Trousers

Appearance: Ethereal, flowing garments with intricate patterns and a unique connection to Bubbul Gems and the creature connoisseur Koltin.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: Each piece grants Rupee Guard ↑. This unusual effect causes Link to lose Rupees instead of health hearts when he takes damage. The amount lost scales with the damage taken. It can be a lifesaver if Link is low on health but flush with cash, but it’s easy to go broke quickly if you’re not careful!

Set Bonus (☆☆): None.

Acquisition: Traded piece by piece from Koltin, Kilton’s eccentric brother obsessed with becoming a Satori. Find Koltin near stables at night; he exchanges these pieces (and other monster goods) for increasing quantities of Bubbul Gems, obtained by defeating Bubbulfrogs inside caves.

Upgrades: This set cannot be upgraded at Great Fairy Fountains.

These pieces cannot be upgraded.

Pieces: Climber’s Bandanna, Climbing Gear (Chest), Climbing Boots

Appearance: Lightweight apparel with specialized grips and minimal weight, designed purely to enhance Link’s innate climbing prowess.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: Each piece provides Climb Speed Up ↑. The effect stacks, significantly reducing the time it takes to scale cliffs and walls.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Climbing Jump Stamina Up (Dramatically reduces the stamina cost of jumping upwards while climbing), enabling much longer and more difficult ascents. A must-have for explorers.

Acquisition: Each piece is found in a chest within a specific cave, often presenting a vertical challenge (Ploymus Mountain Cave, North Hyrule Plain Cave, Upland Zorana Byroad).

Upgrades: Requires various Keese Wings (including elemental variants), Rushrooms, Hot-Footed Frogs, Sticky Lizards, and Horriblin Claws.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Climbing Jump Stamina Up.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Swift Violet ×60, Fire Keese Wing ×30, Hot-Footed Frog ×30, Ice Keese Wing ×24, Electric Keese Wing ×15, Hightail Lizard ×15, Keese Wing ×9, Rushroom ×9.

Pieces: Glide Mask, Glide Shirt, Glide Tights

Appearance: Aerodynamic suit reminiscent of Rito designs combined with a wingsuit, featuring membranes to enhance control during freefall.

Base Defense: 2 per piece (6 total)

Benefits: Each piece grants Skydive Mobility ↑. The effect stacks, giving Link superior maneuverability (tighter turns, better directional control) while plummeting through the sky (does not affect paragliding).

Set Bonus (☆☆): Impact Proof (Completely negates all fall damage). Allows Link to dive from any height without fear, perfect for Sky Island hopping and daring descents.

Acquisition: Earned piece by piece as a reward for completing diving ceremony time trials hosted by constructs on specific sky islands (Courage Island in Central Hyrule Sky, Valor Island in Tabantha Sky, Bravery Island in North Hyrule Sky). Reaching these often requires using Skyview Towers.

Upgrades: Needs various Keese parts (Wings, Eyeballs), Aerocuda parts (Eyeballs, Wings), and Gibdo Bones and Guts.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Impact Proof.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Aerocuda Wing ×48, Aerocuda Eyeball ×42, Gleeok Wing ×36, Gibdo Wing ×24, Keese Wing ×24.

Pieces: Stealth Mask, Stealth Chest Guard, Stealth Tights

Appearance: The iconic dark blue Sheikah gear designed for ninjas, covering most of Link’s body and face for maximum concealment.

Base Defense: 2 per piece (6 total)

Benefits: Each piece provides Stealth Up ↑. The effect stacks, making Link much quieter and harder for enemies or critters to detect. Excellent for sneakstrikes, hunting, and catching insects.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Night Speed Up (Increases Link’s running speed during the nighttime hours, roughly 9 PM to 4 AM).

Acquisition: Sold at the Enchanted armor shop in Kakariko Village. Requires completing the “Gloom-Borne Illness” side quest to bring the prices down from their initial exorbitant levels.

Upgrades: Needs Blue Nightshades, Sunset Fireflies, Silent Shrooms, Sneaky River Snails, Sticky Frogs, Silent Princess flowers, and Sundelions.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Night Speed Up.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Stealthfin Trout ×30, Sundelion ×30, Blue Nightshade ×24, Silent Shroom ×24, Silent Princess ×15, Sneaky River Snail ×15, Sticky Frog ×15, Sunset Firefly ×15.

Pieces: Yiga Mask, Yiga Armor, Yiga Tights

Appearance: The unmistakable uniform of the Yiga Clan: a red bodysuit with white accents, beige wraps, and the signature white mask featuring the inverted Sheikah eye symbol.

Base Defense: 1 per piece (3 total – Offers very poor protection!)

Benefits: Each piece provides Stealth Up ↑, stacking to equal the Stealth Set’s effect. Its main utility is allowing Link to peacefully enter Yiga Clan bases and interact with members without being attacked on sight (as long as he doesn’t cause trouble).

Set Bonus (☆☆): Night Speed Up (Increases Link’s running speed during nighttime hours).

Acquisition: Requires tracking down and defeating Yiga Clan members who have taken over specific locations across Hyrule. Each encounter rewards one piece (Akkala Ancient Tech Lab, Yiga Clan Maritta Branch near Tabantha Bridge Stable, the old Woodcutter’s house on the Great Plateau).

Upgrades: Needs Octorok Eyeballs, Puffshrooms, Fire-Breath Lizalfos Tails, Keese Eyeballs, Ice-Breath Lizalfos Tails, Electric Lizalfos Tails, and Black Hinox Horns.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Night Speed Up (hidden: Yiga Disguise).

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Mighty Bananas ×30, Electric Lizalfos Tail ×15, Ice-Breath Lizalfos Tail ×15, Keese Eyeball ×15, Black Hinox Horn ×9, Fire-Breath Lizalfos Tail ×9, Puffshroom ×9, Octorok Eyeball ×6.

Piece Type: Head Armor

Appearance: Zonai-tech helmet styled after the Rito Divine Beast Vah Medoh.

Base Defense: 2

Benefits: Cold Resistance ↑. Slightly enhances Tulin’s Sage ability.

Acquisition: Revali Amiibo scan, or chest in North Biron Snowshelf Cave (Hebra).

Upgrades: Uses Zonaite, Sapphires, Star Fragments.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Sapphire ×21, Dazzlefruit ×15, Large Zonaite ×15, Zonaite ×15.

Piece Type: Head Armor

Appearance: Zonai-tech helmet styled after the Gerudo Divine Beast Vah Naboris.

Base Defense: 2

Benefits: Shock Resistance ↑. Slightly enhances Riju’s Sage ability.

Acquisition: Urbosa Amiibo scan, or chest in West Gerudo Underground Ruins.

Upgrades: Uses Zonaite, Topazes, Star Fragments, Farosh parts.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Topaz ×21, Dazzlefruit ×15, Large Zonaite ×15, Zonaite ×15.

Piece Type: Head Armor

Appearance: Zonai-tech helmet styled after the Goron Divine Beast Vah Rudania.

Base Defense: 2

Benefits: Flame Guard ↑. Slightly enhances Yunobo’s Sage ability.

Acquisition: Daruk Amiibo scan, or chest in Lizard’s Burrow near Death Mountain.

Upgrades: Uses Zonaite, Rubies, Star Fragments, Dinraal parts.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Ruby ×21, Dazzlefruit ×15, Large Zonaite ×15, Zonaite ×15.

Piece Type: Head Armor

Appearance: Zonai-tech helmet styled after the Zora Divine Beast Vah Ruta.

Base Defense: 2

Benefits: Swim Speed Up ↑. Slightly enhances Sidon’s Sage ability.

Acquisition: Mipha Amiibo scan, or chest in a hidden cave behind waterfalls in Zora’s Domain (seek info locally).

Upgrades: Uses Zonaite, Opals, Star Fragments, Naydra parts.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Opal ×55, Dazzlefruit ×15, Large Zonaite ×15, Zonaite ×15.

Pieces: Sheik’s Mask (Headpiece only – Not part of a set)

Appearance: The memorable mask worn by Princess Zelda’s Sheikah disguise in Ocarina of Time, covering the lower face with white wrappings marked by the red Sheikah eye.

Base Defense: 2

Benefits: Provides Stealth Up ↑. Useful for adding a stealth boost when wearing other armor pieces.

Acquisition: Primarily drops from the Sheik Amiibo. Can also be found inside a chest hidden within the Depths, located beneath the Kakariko Village region on the surface map.

Upgrades: Needs Silent Princess flowers and Star Fragments.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Silent Princess ×15, Star Fragment ×10.

Pieces: Mask of Awakening, Tunic of Awakening, Trousers of Awakening

Appearance: Whimsically styled after Link’s appearance in the Link’s Awakening remake. The mask, with its large, cartoonish eyes, is particularly distinctive.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: Each piece provides Attack Up ↑, stacking for increased damage.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Charge Attack Stamina Up (Reduces stamina use for charged attacks). Functions like the Barbarian and Fierce Deity sets, offering another aesthetic choice for attack power.

Acquisition: Primarily drops from the Link (Link’s Awakening) Amiibo. Can also be obtained by following Misko’s treasure hints to chests hidden in specific locations (Thundra Plateau Cave, Ancient Columns Cave, Coliseum Ruins Cave).

Upgrades: Requires Luminous Stones, Star Fragments, and parts from the three elemental dragons (scales, claws, fangs, horns).

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Attack Up.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Luminous Stone ×225, Star Fragment ×12.

Pieces: Dark Hood, Dark Tunic, Dark Trousers

Appearance: A shadowy version of Link’s traditional green tunic, inspired by the recurring Dark Link antagonist. Features red eyes glowing from within the hood.

Base Defense: 3 per piece (9 total)

Benefits: No special effects per piece, offering standard defense with a unique look.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Night Speed Up (Increases Link’s running speed during nighttime hours).

Acquisition: Exchanged piece by piece from Bargainer Statues in the Depths for Poes. Requires locating several statues to acquire the full set.

Upgrades: This set cannot be upgraded.

Set bonus (wear every piece): Night Speed Up (hidden: Frighten People).

These pieces cannot be upgraded.

Pieces: Evil Spirit Mask, Evil Spirit Armor, Evil Spirit Greaves

Appearance: Based on the striking armor worn by Phantom Ganon in Ocarina of Time 3D. Features a horned helmet, flowing cape, and skeletal details for a menacing look.

Base Defense: 4 per piece (12 total – Cannot be upgraded)

Benefits: Each piece provides Stealth Up ↑, stacking for excellent sneaking capabilities.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Disguise; Bone Weap. Prof. (Prevents Stal enemies from attacking Link unless provoked. Also increases damage dealt with bone weapons). This set provides the Bone Weapon Proficiency bonus without needing upgrades, unlike the Radiant Set, but cannot be upgraded for higher defense.

Acquisition: A significant undertaking! Each piece is rewarded for completing the immense Labyrinth challenges (Surface, Sky, and Depths layers) in three separate regions: Akkala (NE), Hebra (NW), and Gerudo Desert (SW).

Set bonus (wear every piece): Disguise; Bone Weap. Prof. (hidden: Frighten People).

These pieces cannot be upgraded.

Pieces: Tingle’s Hood, Tingle’s Shirt, Tingle’s Tights

Appearance: The infamous full-body green suit, red shorts, and pointed hood worn by the eccentric, fairy-obsessed map-maker Tingle. Unmistakable and utterly unique. Kooloo-Limpah!

Base Defense: 2 per piece (6 total)

Benefits: No special effects per piece. Primarily a cosmetic set that often elicits unique reactions from NPCs.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Night Speed Up (Increases Link’s running speed during nighttime hours).

Acquisition: Primarily drops from a Tingle Amiibo, if one exists and is compatible. Can also be found by following Misko’s treasure hints to chests in specific locations (Dueling Peaks South Cave, Cape Cales Cliffbase Cave, Eighth Heroine Statues Cave in Gerudo Highlands).

Upgrades: This set cannot be upgraded.

Set bonus (wear every piece): Night Speed Up (hidden: Frighten People).

These pieces cannot be upgraded.

Pieces: Zonaite Helm, Zonaite Waistguard, Zonaite Shin Guards

Appearance: Intricately designed armor forged from Zonaite, echoing the style and technology of the ancient Zonai civilization. Features prominent glowing green elements.

Base Defense: 4 per piece (12 total)

Benefits: Each piece provides Energy Up ↑, improving the efficiency of Zonai Devices by making them consume Link’s Energy Cell battery charge more slowly. The effect stacks.

Set Bonus (☆☆): Energy Recharge Up (Greatly accelerates the recharge rate of the Energy Cell battery after it has been depleted). Indispensable for players who frequently use complex Zonai builds.

Acquisition: Located in chests on specific Zonai-related Sky Islands and structures, often requiring significant exploration or puzzle-solving in the sky (Zonaite Forge Island in Necluda Sky, Sky Mine high above Akkala, Lightcast Island puzzle in Tabantha Sky).

Upgrades: Requires various tiers of Soldier Construct Horns and Captain Construct Horns, Large Zonaite, Zonaite, and Zoanite Shards/Minerals.

Set bonus (wear every piece, upgraded to ★★): Energy Recharge Up.

Materials for every piece to ★★★★: Large Zonaite ×45, Captain Construct I Horn ×15, Captain Construct II Horn ×15, Captain Construct III Horn ×15, Soldier Construct Horn ×15, Soldier Construct II Horn ×15, Soldier Construct III Horn ×15, Soldier Construct IV Horn ×15, Zonaite ×15.