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==Upgrades==
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'''Upgrading''' is a recurring element in {{LZS|Series}}. Most commonly, items such as the [[Master Sword]] or the [[Arrow]]s can be upgraded into stronger versions, such as the [[Golden Sword]] and [[Silver Arrow]]s, respectively.
 
==Overview==
While the ability to replace weaker items with stronger variants is prevalent in nearly every ''Zelda'' game, some games such as {{SS}} feature more in-depth systems of upgrading, and it is often necessary to provide [[Treasure]]s or [[Material]]s as the basic ingredients for the relevant upgrade.
 
Common upgrades throughout the series include: the [[Magical Boomerang]], [[Magic Hammer]], the [[White Sword]], the [[Mirror Shield]], [[Blue Mail]] and [[Red Mail]], [[Light Arrow]]s and [[Roc's Cape]]. Several equipment upgrades, such as the [[Quiver]] and [[Bomb Bag]] are prevalent in games that require ammunition. [[Wallet]] upgrades are commonplace, as well.
 
==List of Upgrades==
===''Skyward Sword''===
===''Skyward Sword''===
In {{SS}}, items and [[potion]]s can be '''upgraded''' in the [[Skyloft]] [[Bazaar (Skyward Sword)|Bazaar]] to give them added advantages, like extra strength or durability.<ref>{{Cite|I can use the stuff you find to upgrade your gear and make it even stronger!|Gondo|SS}}</ref> [[Gondo]] will enhance [[Link]]'s equipment in the [[Scrap Shop]],<ref>{{Cite|Heyyyyy! Welcome to the Scrap Shop!|Gondo|SS}}</ref> while [[Bertie]] improves potions at [[Luv and Bertie's Potion Shop|his shop]]. All upgrades are permanent and take a few seconds to complete.<ref>{{Cite|All right. You want to upgrade this? There's no going back, y'hear?|Gondo|SS}}</ref> As Link progresses, he is able to upgrade more of his items.<ref>{{Cite|You got it! These are all the items you have that I can upgrade right now.|Gondo|SS}}</ref>
In {{SS}}, items and [[Potion]]s can be upgraded in [[Skyloft]]'s [[Bazaar (Skyward Sword)|Bazaar]] to give them added advantages, like extra strength or durability.<ref>{{Cite|I can use the stuff you find to upgrade your gear and make it even stronger!|Gondo|SS}}</ref> [[Gondo]] will enhance [[Link]]'s equipment in the [[Scrap Shop]],<ref>{{Cite|Heyyyyy! Welcome to the Scrap Shop!|Gondo|SS}}</ref> while [[Bertie]] improves potions at [[Luv and Bertie's Potion Shop|his shop]]. All upgrades are permanent and take a few seconds to complete.<ref>{{Cite|All right. You want to upgrade this? There's no going back, y'hear?|Gondo|SS}}</ref> As Link progresses, he is able to upgrade more of his items.<ref>{{Cite|You got it! These are all the items you have that I can upgrade right now.|Gondo|SS}}</ref>


In order to fully upgrade all of Link's items, the following quantity of each treasure is required:
In order to fully upgrade all of Link's items, the following quantity of each treasure is required:
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Template:UC Template:Ability Upgrading is a recurring element in Template:LZS. Most commonly, items such as the Master Sword or the Arrows can be upgraded into stronger versions, such as the Golden Sword and Silver Arrows, respectively.

Overview

While the ability to replace weaker items with stronger variants is prevalent in nearly every Zelda game, some games such as Skyward Sword feature more in-depth systems of upgrading, and it is often necessary to provide Treasures or Materials as the basic ingredients for the relevant upgrade.

Common upgrades throughout the series include: the Magical Boomerang, Magic Hammer, the White Sword, the Mirror Shield, Blue Mail and Red Mail, Light Arrows and Roc's Cape. Several equipment upgrades, such as the Quiver and Bomb Bag are prevalent in games that require ammunition. Wallet upgrades are commonplace, as well.

List of Upgrades

Skyward Sword

In Skyward Sword, items and Potions can be upgraded in Skyloft's Bazaar to give them added advantages, like extra strength or durability.[1] Gondo will enhance Link's equipment in the Scrap Shop,[2] while Bertie improves potions at his shop. All upgrades are permanent and take a few seconds to complete.[3] As Link progresses, he is able to upgrade more of his items.[4]

In order to fully upgrade all of Link's items, the following quantity of each treasure is required:

Quantities Required
Treasures: Materials
Hornet Larvae 4 Hornet Larvaes Bird Feather 5 Bird Feathers Tumbleweed 16 Tumbleweeds Lizard Tail 7 Lizard Tails
Eldin Ore 7 Eldin Ores Ancient Flower 7 Ancient Flowers Amber Relic 25 Amber Relics Dusk Relic 13 Dusk Relics
Jelly Blob 8 Jelly Blobs Monster Claw 17 Monster Claws Monster Horn 8 Monster Horns Ornamental Skull 12 Ornamental Skulls
Evil Crystal 4 Evil Crystals Blue Bird Feather 5 Blue Bird Feathers Golden Skull 4 Golden Skulls Goddess Plume 3 Goddess Plumes


Item Upgrades

Shields

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Adventure Items

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Ammunition Containers

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Potion Infusions

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A Link Between Worlds

Item Upgrades

Base Item Upgrade Requirement(s) and Location Effect

Forgotten Sword
Master Sword 		Found in the Lost Woods. Double the strength of the Forgotten Sword.

Master Sword
Master Sword Lv.2 		Giving two pieces of Master Ore to the Blacksmith in Hyrule. Double the strength of the Master Sword.

Master Sword Lv.2
Master Sword Lv3 		Giving two pieces of Master Ore to the Blacksmith in Lorule. Double the strength of the Master Sword Lv2.

Shield
Hylian Shield 		Found in Big Chest in Turtle Rock. Blocks magical attacks, beams and fire.

Green Tunic
Blue Mail 		Found in Big Chest in Swamp Palace. Cuts damage by half.

Blue Mail
Red Mail 		Found in Big Chest in Lorule Castle. Cuts damage by three fourths of the Green Tunic's.

Lamp
Super Lamp 		Link must complete the Advanced level of the Treacherous Tower. Illuminates areas more brightly.
Deals 8× more damage.

Net
Super Net 		Link must complete the Advanced level of the Treacherous Tower twice. Damages enemies within its spin radius.

Power Glove
Titan's Mitt 		Found in Big Chest in Desert Palace. Allows Link to lift heavier objects.

Mother Maiamai Upgrades

Base Item Upgrade Effect

Boomerang
Nice Boomerang 		Increased speed and range.
Throw three Boomerangs at a time.

Bomb
Nice Bomb 		Damage doubled.
Increased blast radius.

Bow
Nice Bow 		Fire three arrows at a time.

Hookshot
Nice Hookshot 		Shoots Faster.

Hammer
Nice Hammer 		Damage doubled.
Increased shock wave range.

Fire Rod
Nice Fire Rod 		Damage doubled.
Wider and taller flame pillar.
Flame travels farther.

Ice Rod
Nice Ice Rod 		Drop four ice blocks at once.

Tornado Rod
Nice Tornado Rod 		Deals damage.
Increased gust radius.

Sand Rod
Nice Sand Rod 		Sand pillars do not disappear until the Sand Rod is used on them again.

Tri Force Heroes

Base Item Upgrade Required Outfit Effect

Boomerang
Nice Boomerang
Boomeranger

Bomb
Big Bomb
Big Bomb Outfit

Bow
Nice Bow
Kokiri Clothes

Fire Gloves
Nice Fire Gloves
Fire Blazer

Gripshot
Nice Gripshot
Robowear

Gust Jar
Nice Gust Jar
Gust Garb
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Hammer
Magic Hammer
Hammerwear

Water Rod
Nice Water Rod
Torrent Robe

References

  1. ↑ "I can use the stuff you find to upgrade your gear and make it even stronger!" — Gondo (Skyward Sword)
  2. ↑ "Heyyyyy! Welcome to the Scrap Shop!" — Gondo (Skyward Sword)
  3. ↑ "All right. You want to upgrade this? There's no going back, y'hear?" — Gondo (Skyward Sword)
  4. ↑ "You got it! These are all the items you have that I can upgrade right now." — Gondo (Skyward Sword)
Names in Other Regions
Language Name Meaning
Canada FrenchCA Améliorer Upgrade
Latin America SpanishLA Mejora Enhance
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