In the past Legend of Zelda games, Link often had a few tunics to choose from, each with different powers intended for use in specific puzzles and scenarios. In Breath of the Wild, however, there are many different armor sets and outfits and other wearable pieces, many of which can be upgraded at a Great Fairy Fountain, if you have the right ingredients in your inventory.
It can get a little overwhelming trying to keep track of how to obtain and upgrade each and every item. To help, we’ve assembled this guide detailing the armor, outfits, jewelry, and masks of Breath of the Wild, with the set bonuses, upgrade components, base defense and prices listed, where applicable. Now get crackin’!
Ancient Set 4 Guardian Resist Up, Ancient Weapon Attack Up (set bonus at upgrade level 2)
This set is available for purchase at the laboratory in East Akkala once the furnace has been relit with blue fire. It can be upgraded with Ancient parts obtained from killing and scavenging Guardians.
Ancient Helm 2,000 Rupees, 20 Ancient Gear, 5 Ancient Spring, and 3 Ancient Core Upgrade Requirements Level 1: 5 Ancient Screw, 5 Ancient Spring Level 2: 15 Ancient Spring, 10 Ancient Gear Level 3: 15 Ancient Shaft, 5 Ancient Core Level 4: 1 Star Fragment, 2 Giant Ancient Core
Ancient Cuirass 2,000 Rupees, 20 Ancient Gear, 5 Ancient Spring, and 3 Ancient Core Upgrade Requirements Level 1: 5 Ancient Screw, 5 Ancient Spring Level 2: 15 Ancient Spring, 10 Ancient Gear Level 3: 15 Ancient Shaft, 5 Ancient Core Level 4: 1 Star Fragment, 2 Giant Ancient Core
Ancient Greaves 2,000 Rupees, 20 Ancient Gear, 5 Ancient Spring, and 3 Ancient Core Upgrade Requirements Level 1: 5 Ancient Screw, 5 Ancient Spring Level 2: 15 Ancient Spring, 10 Ancient Gear Level 3: 15 Ancient Shaft, 5 Ancient Core Level 4: 1 Star Fragment, 2 Giant Ancient Core
Armor of the Wild Set 4 Master Sword Beam Up
The Armor of the Wild armor set is rewarded for completing all 120 shrines.
Cap of the Wild Upgrade Requirements Level 1: 10 Acorn, 2 Farosh’s Scale Level 2: 5 Courser Bee Honey, 2 Farosh’s Claw Level 3: 5 Energetic Rhino Beetle, 2 Farosh’s Fang Level 4: 1 Star Fragment, 2 Farosh’s Horn
Barbarian Set 3 Attack Up, Charge Attack Stamina Up (set bonus at upgrade level 2)
This set is acquired by completing all three labyrinths in Hyrule. The Helm is in the Tu Ka’loh Shrine of Lomei Labyrinth Island in the northeast region of Akkala, which can be reached by gliding from the laboratory. The Armor is in the Dila Maag Shrine of the South Lomei Labyrinth in the Gerudo Desert in the southwest. And the Leg Wraps are in the Qaza Tokki Shrine of the North Lomei Labyrinth in the North Tabantha Snowfield, which is in the Hebra region of the northwest.
Climber’s Set 3 Climb Speed Up, Climbing Jump Stamina Up (set bonus at upgrade level 2)
The three pieces of the Climber’s Set can be found in shrines. The Climber’s Bandanna is in the Ree Dahee Shrine of Dueling Peaks, the Climber’s Gear is in the Chaas Qeta Shrine at Necluda Sea, and the Climbing Boots are gained as part of the Secret of the Cedars shrine quest, which opens up the Tahno O’ah Shrine on Madorna Mountain in the Lanayru Range.
This set is available for purchase from Kilton once all four Divine Beasts have been freed. It cannot be upgraded.
Dark Hood 1,999 Mon
Dark Tunic 999 Mon
Dark Trousers 999 Mon
Desert Voe Set 3 Heat Resistance Up, Shock Damage Resist (set bonus at upgrade level 2)
The Desert Voe set, a special Gerudo outfit for men that is outlawed in Gerudo Town, can only be obtained through purchase from one of two Gerudo vendors. Either complete the Tarrey Town sidequests in Akkala and buy it from Rhondson, or find the Gerudo Secret Club in Gerudo Town and buy it there (take the second left as you pass through the gates and find the plain, closed wood door). You’ll need the secret passcode: GSC, followed by the diamond symbol.
Flamebreaker Set 3 Flame Guard Up, Fireproof (set bonus at upgrade level 2)
The Armor base of this set is given to Link in Southern Mine on the path to Goron City by completing the sidequest Fireproof Lizard Roundup. The Helm and Boots can be bought in Goron City once you have the Flamebreaker Armor to protect you.
The Gerudo Outfit is obtained in the process of gaining entrance to Gerudo Town (start at the Kara Kara Bazaar, the oasis visible from the nearby cliffs). Each piece can be purchased in Gerudo Town in different colors for 180 Rupees a piece. It cannot be upgraded.
Gerudo Veil Gerudo Top Gerudo Sirwal
Hylian Set 3
The Hylian gear can be bought in both Kakariko Village and Hateno Village. It offers no bonus outside the one hinted at in its description: “It’s made from sturdy material to protect travelers from the harsh sun and weather.”
Radiant Set 3 Blend in with Stal enemies, Bone Weapon Attack Up (set bonus at upgrade level 2)
Find the door to the Gerudo Secret Club (see Desert Voe set, above) and use the password GSC followed by the diamond symbol to enter the shop and purchase the Radiant Set. You’ll need Luminous Stones in addition to rupees.
Rubber Set 3 Shock Resistance Up, Unshockable (set bonus at upgrade level 2)
Head over to the Lakeside Stable in Faron, talk to Cima, and complete the sidequest Thunder Magnet to obtain the Helm part of this set. To get the Armor, teleport to Ridgeland Tower, then paraglide due west until you reach Thundra Plateau, where the quest Trial of Thunders will be triggered. The Armor is in the Toh Yahsa Shrine. The tights meanwhile can be obtained by speaking with Kass at Calora Lake in the Faron Region, northeast of Lake Floria, to start the quest A Song of Storms, revealing the Qukah Nata Shrine where they are being held in a chest.
Alternately, the set can be purchased from Grante in Tarrey Town.
Zora Set 3 Swim Speed Up, Swim Up Waterfalls (Armor only), Attack With Y (Helm only), Swim Dash Stamina Up (set bonus at upgrade level 2)
The Armor of this set is given during the course of the main Zora questline. Speak with the King in Zora’s Domain to obtain it. The Helm can be found in a chest in a pond just above Zora’s Domain in Toto Lake. The Greaves meanwhile are earned as a reward for completing Lynel Safari, which you can begin by speaking with Zora Laflat in Zora’s Domain.
At the entrance to Gerudo Town is a running man named Bozai. Talk to him while wearing the Gerudo Outfit to start the quest The Eighth Heroine, which will award the boots upon completion.
They cannot be upgraded.
Snow Boots 3 Snow Speed Up
At the beginning of the quest The Eighth Heroine (described above), Bozai will “lend” you these boots.
They cannot be upgraded.
Thunder Helm 3 Lightning Guard
One of the more difficult items to obtain, getting this will require helping Riju retrieve the helm from the Yiga Clan, then completing the Divine Beast Vah Naboris quest and all the sidequests in Gerudo Town to win her trust so you can use it. Get the process started by speaking to her in Gerudo Town.
It cannot be upgraded.
Warm Doublet 1 Cold Resistance Up
This piece of clothing is obtained in the tutorial portion of the game. Read the book in the Old Man’s cabin and make him a meal with Hyrule Bass and Spicy Peppers. If you climb to Mount Hylia without it, he’ll give it to you once you reach the top.
It cannot be upgraded.
Jewelry
All items can be purchased at Gerudo Jewelers in Gerudo Town. The shop owner must be given 10 Flint before she can sell to you.
Upgrade Requirements Level 1: 2 Topaz, 3 Flint Level 2: 4 Topaz, 3 Flint Level 3: 6 Topaz, 1 Star Fragment Level 4: 10 Topaz, 1 Star Fragment
Kilton Masks
All masks are bought from Kilton the Monster Merchant, who can be initially found in East Akkala at his shop Fang and Bone, which opens up after 10 PM in the left eye of the skull-shaped lake in Deep Akkala. He will then circle through several towns (Gerudo Town, Hateno Village, Kakariko Village, Lurelin Village, Rito Village, Tarrey Town/Lake Akkala, Zora’s Domain) and appear only at night, selling different items depending on how many Divine Beasts have been defeated. Exchange monsters parts for his currency, Mon, and purchase these items.
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