Effects come from two systems that stack: cooked food and elixirs give timed buffs, while armor pieces give their effect only while worn — full sets upgraded twice add a set bonus. Food and armor versions of the same effect can run at once, so a dish can top up what your armor is missing.
Effect levels cap at three for most buffs, so there is no benefit in stacking beyond the cap — spend the extra ingredients on a second dish instead.
| Status effects | 63 |
|---|---|
| Groups | Armor / Food 12, Armor 27, Armor / Set Bonus 2, Set Bonus 19, Set Bonus / Weapon 1, Food 2 |
| Effects with 3 levels | 17 |
Armor / Food Effects (12)
Effects that both armor and cooking can provide — attack, defense, speed, stealth and the weather resistances. Stack a dish on top of armor to reach level 3.
| Effect | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Granted by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Attack Up | 20% higher attack power | 30% higher attack power | 50% higher attack power | Barbarian Set, Diamond Circlet, Phantom Set, Fierce Deity Set |
 | Cold Resistance | Endure cold environments up to -10°C | Endure any cold environment | — | Archaic Warm Greaves, Snowquill Set, Vah Medoh Divine Helm, Ruby Circlet |
 | Cold Weather Attack | In cold weather, applies ice AOE to combo finishers and charge attacks with +5 ice attack power | Larger area of effect by 50% for combo finishers and 33% for charge attacks | Larger area of effect x2 for combo finishers and 66% for charge attacks | Frostbite Set |
 | Flame Guard | Endure some scorching environments | Endure any scorching environment | — | Flamebreaker Set, Vah Rudania Divine Helm |
 | Gloom Resistance | 1 Gloom Heart | 2 Gloom Hearts | 3 Gloom Hearts | Depths Set, Midna’s Helmet |
 | Glow | Glow with light intensity of 10 | Glow with light intensity of 30 | Glow with light intensity of 60 | Miner’s Set |
 | Heat Resistance | Endure hot environments up to 50°C | Endure any hot environment | — | Desert Voe Set, Sapphire Circlet, Island Lobster Shirt |
 | Hot Weather Attack | In hot weather, applies fire AOE to combo finishers and charge attacks with +5 fire attack power | Larger area of effect by 50% for combo finishers and 33% for charge attacks | Larger area of effect by x2 for combo finishers and 66% for charge attacks | Ember Set |
 | Shock Resistance | Take 1/3 less damage from electricity | Take 2/3 less damage from electricity | Take no damage from electricity | Rubber Set, Vah Naboris Divine Helm, Topaz Earrings |
 | Slip Resistance | Slip while climbing in rain or climbing ice every 6 seconds | Slip while climbing in rain or climbing ice every 8 seconds | Slip while climbing in rain or climbing ice every 10 seconds | Froggy Set |
 | Stealth Up | Produce 20% less sound | Produce 40% less sound | Produce 70% less sound | Stealth Set, Yiga Set, Evil Spirit Set, Sheik’s Mask |
 | Stormy Weather Attack | In stormy weather, applies electric AOE to combo finishers and charge attacks with +5 electric attack power | Larger area of effect by 50% for combo finishers and 33% for charge attacks | Larger area of effect x2 for combo finishers and 66% for charge attacks | Charged Set |
Armor Effects (27)
Effects that only come from armor pieces — swimming speed, climbing speed, cold and heat resistances and the like.
| Effect | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Granted by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Master Sword Beam does not require full hearts | — | — | Champion’s Leathers, Tunic of Memories | |
| – | Ability to do a spin attack while swimming | — | — | Zora Helm | |
| – | Ability to swim up waterfalls | — | — | Zora Armor | |
| – | Glows at night | — | — | Radiant Set | |
| – | Increases duration of wetness after exposure to water by 25% | Increases duration of wetness after exposure to water by 42% | Increases duration of wetness after exposure to water by x2 | Froggy Set | |
| – | Increases Tulin’s attack power | — | — | Vah Medoh Divine Helm | |
| – | Increases Yunobo’s attack power | — | — | Vah Rudania Divine Helm | |
| – | Increases Sidon’s attack power | — | — | Vah Ruta Divine Helm | |
| – | Increases Riju’s attack power | — | — | Vah Naboris Divine Helm | |
| – | Increases Mineru’s attack power | — | — | Zonaite Helm | |
| – | Sails accelerate faster | — | — | Lobster Island Shirt | |
| – | Climb 70% faster horizontally | — | — | Ravio’s Hood | |
| – | Alerts when near a hidden Korok | — | — | Korok Mask | |
| – | Bokoblins, Stalkoblins, and Boss Bokoblins do not attack unless attacked | — | — | Bokoblin Mask | |
| – | Horriblins do not attack unless attacked | — | — | Horriblin Mask | |
| – | Moblins and Stalmoblins do not attack unless attacked | — | — | Moblin Mask | |
| – | Lizalfos and Stalizalfos do not attack unless attacked | — | — | Lizalfos Mask | |
| – | Lynels do not attack at close range for 30 seconds | — | — | Lynel Mask | |
| – | Bokoblins, Horriblins, Moblins, Lizalfos, and Lynels do not attack | — | — | Majora’s Mask | |
| – | Triggers Gerudo jail event while in Gerudo Town | — | — | Yiga Mask, No chest armor | |
 | Climb Speed Up | Climb 20% faster | Climb 30% faster | Climb 40% faster | Climbing Set |
 | Energy Up | Consume 20% less energy from devices | Consume 35% less energy from devices | Consume 50% less energy from devices | Zonaite Set |
 | Rupee Padding | Convert up to 12 damage points to 10 rupees per point | Convert up to 24 damage points to 10 rupees per point | Convert up to 36 damage points to 10 rupees per point | Mystic Set |
 | Sand Speed Up | Move at normal speed on sand | — | — | Sand Boots |
 | Skydive Mobility Up | x1.5 better mobility while diving | x2 better mobility while diving | x2.5 better mobility while diving | Glide Set |
 | Snow Speed Up | Move at normal speed on snow | — | — | Snow Boots |
 | Swim Speed Up | Move 30% faster in water | Move 60% faster in water | Move twice as fast in water | Zora Set, Vah Ruta Divine Helm, Opal Earrings |
Armor / Set Bonus Effects (2)
Effects granted either as a set bonus or by individual armor pieces, depending on the item.
| Effect | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Granted by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Lightning Proof | No damage or knockback from lightning strikes | — | — | Rubber Set, Lightning Helm |
 | Unfreezable | Take no damage from ice and cannot be frozen | — | — | Snowquil Set, Zant’s Helmet |
Set Bonus Effects (19)
Bonuses unlocked by wearing a fully upgraded matching set — usually two stars on all three pieces.
| Effect | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Granted by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Stal enemies do not appear at night and Stalnox do not attack temporarily | — | — | Radiant Set, Evil Spirit Set | |
| – | Terrifies NPCs | — | — | Tingle Set, Phantom Set, Evil Spirit Set, Dark Set | |
| – | Yiga do not attack | — | — | Yiga Set | |
| Attack Up | 20% higher attack power | — | — | Awakening Set, Wild Set, Hero Set, Time Set, Wind Set, Twilight Set, Sky Set |
 | Bone Weap. Prof. | 80% higher bone weapon attack power | — | — | Radiant Set, Evil Spirit Set |
 | Climbing Jump Stamina Up | Use 50% less stamina from climbing jumps | — | — | Climbing Set |
 | Cold Weather Charge | Charge attacks charge twice as fast in cold weather | — | — | Frostbite Set |
 | Energy Recharge Up | Recover energy 50% faster | — | — | Zonaite Set |
 | Fireproof | Take no damage from fire and cannot be burned | — | — | Flamebreaker Set |
 | Gloom Attack Resist | 4 Gloom Hearts | — | — | Depths Set |
 | Hot Weather Charge | Charge attacks charge twice as fast in hot weather | — | — | Ember Set |
 | Impact Proof | No damage from falls of any height | — | — | Glide Set |
 | Master Sword Beam Up | 50% higher Master Sword Beam attack power | — | — | Ancient Hero’s Aspect |
 | Night Speed Up | Move 20% faster during the night | — | — | Stealth Set, Yiga Set, Tingle Set, Dark Set |
 | Shining Steps | Produce footprints every 5 seconds in the Depths | — | — | Miner’s Set |
 | Shock Damage Resist | Take 2/3 less damage from electricity | — | — | Desert Voe Set |
 | Slip Proof | Never slip while climbing in rain or climbing ice | — | — | Froggy Set |
 | Stormy Weather Charge | Charge attacks charge twice as fast in stormy weather | — | — | Charged Set |
 | Swim Dash Stamina Up | Use 75% less stamina from swim dashes | — | — | Zora Set |
Set Bonus / Weapon Effects (1)
A set bonus that specifically upgrades a weapon type — here, bone weapon proficiency from the Radiant or Evil Spirit sets.
| Effect | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Granted by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Charge Atk. Stamina Up | Use 50% less stamina from charge attacks | — | — | Barbarian Set, Soldier’s Claymore |
Food Effects (2)
Effects only obtainable by cooking — Gloom Resistance, extra hearts and stamina recovery.
| Effect | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Granted by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Defense Up | Increase defense by 4 / (1 heart) | Increase defense by 12 / (3 hearts) | Increase defense by 24 / (6 hearts) | Food |
 | Speed Up | Move 10% faster | Move 20% faster | Move 30% faster | Food |
