Armor

Template:Item Armor are special Clothes that Link can wear in Breath of the Wild.

Location and Uses

Armor serve a variety of purposes, primarily to provide Link with defensive padding, allowing him to endure more damage. Certain pieces of Armor can also protect Link from the elements. However, Armor can also act as a liability; metallic Armor in thunderstorms will attract lightning, risking Link's health.

List of Armor

Head Gear

Armor	Effect	Description
Amber Earrings	4 Defense Heat Resistance	One of the items sold by the Gerudo jeweler. These earrings are made with amber, a gem that harnesses the power of the land to increase defense when equipped.
Ancient Helm	4 Defense Guardian Resist
Barbarian Helm	3 Defense Attack Up	A helmet once worn by the warriors of an ancient warlike tribe from the Faron region. Wearing it draws out your inner animal, increasing your strength and battle prowess.
Bokoblin Mask	3 Defense	Kilton's handmade Bokoblin headgear. It's almost charming in a cute, monstrous kind of way... Equip it to blend in with Bokoblins.
Cap of the Hero	3 Defense
Cap of the Sky	3 Defense
Cap of Time	3 Defense
Cap of the Wild	4 Defense	According to legend, this cap was crafted for a hero who travels the wild lands. Wearing it just feels so right.
Cap of the Wind	3 Defense
Climber's Bandanna	3 Defense Climb Speed Up	It may look like a regular bandanna, but it's actually infused with ancient technology that enhances core strength to improve your climbing ability.
Dark Hood	3 Defense	This headgear is the product of Kilton's monster research. He crafted it with a monster born from the shadows in mind. The eyes glow an eerie red in the dark.
Desert Voe Headband	3 Defense Heat Resistance	Gerudo armor for males. Contains sapphire, which harnesses the power of ice to make the heat more bearable.
Diamond Circlet	4 Defense Guardian Resist
Fierce Deity Mask	3 Defense Attack Up
Flamebreaker Helm	3 Defense Flame Guard	Stone headgear made by Goron craftsmen to protect tourists visiting Goron City. As if its flame resistance isn't enough of a selling point, it also covers your entire head!
Gerudo Veil	1 Defense	A mask worn by Gerudo women. It protects the skin from the harsh sun, but don't expect it to protect much in combat...
Hylian Hood	3 Defense	A hood woven using traditional Hyrulean methods. It's made from a sturdy material to protect travelers from the harsh sun and weather.
Lizalfos Mask	3 Defense Lizalfos Disguise
Lynel Mask	3 Defense Lynel Disguise
Moblin Mask	3 Defense Moblin Disguise
Opal Earrings	3 Defense Swim Speed Up
Radiant Mask	3 Defense Stal Lure
Ruby Circlet	3 Defense Cold Resistance
Rubber Helm	3 Defense Shock Resistance
Sapphire Circlet	3 Defense Cold Resistance
Sheik's Mask	2 Defense Stealth Up
Snowquill Headdress	3 Defense Cold Resistance	A Rito accessory made from snow-bird feathers. It's adorned with a ruby, a gem that harnesses the power of fire to make cold climates more tolerable.
Soldier's Helm	4 Defense	Headgear made from sturdy metals for frontline soldiers. Praised for their defensive capabilities, the only helms that remain are those that survived the Calamity.
Stealth Mask	2 Defense Stealth Up	It may look like a regular cloth mask, but it was made using Sheikah crafting techniques to suppress the noisy rustling of clothes. Perfect for sneaking about.
Thunder Helm	3 Defense Lightning Proof
Topaz Earrings	3 Defense Shock Resistance
Zora Helm	3 Defense Swim Speed Up, Spin Attack

Body Gear

Armor	Effect	Description
Ancient Cuirass	4 Defense Guardian Resist
Barbarian Armor	3 Defense Attack Up
Champion's Tunic	5 Defense	In ancient Hyrule, this garment could only be worn by one who had earned the respect of the royal family. Equipping it will reveal an enemy's life gauge.
Climbing Gear	3 Defense Climb Speed Up Up
Dark Tunic	3 Defense
Desert Voe Spaulder	3 Defense Heat Resistance	Armor for males sold rarely by Gerudo retailers. It contains sapphire, which harnesses the power of ice to make hot climates more tolerable.
Fierce Deity Armor	3 Defense Attack Up
Flamebreaker Armor	3 Defense Flame Guard
Gerudo Top	1 Defense
Hylian Tunic	3 Defense	A common garb that achieved widespread popularity in Hyrule, particularly among travelers. Its light-yet-sturdy fabric doesn't limit movement.
Old Shirt	1 Defense	A thin shirt made long ago. It's coming apart at the seams, but it's better than nothing. The sleeves are a bit on the short side.
Radiant Shirt	3 Defense Stal Lure
Rubber Armor	3 Defense Shock Resistance
Snowquill Tunic	3 Defense Cold Resistance	Lined with molted Rito feathers, this tunic was made by Rito artisans for Hylians visiting cold climates. The feathers are stacked in each layer to retain body heat.
Soldier's Armor	4 Defense	Hyrulean guards praised this armor for its superior defense. Made from sturdy plates of metal, the high level of craftsmanship that went into it is obvious with just a glance.
Stealth Chest Guard	2 Defense Stealth Up	Armor designed for stealth, passed down through the Sheikah tribe. The special fabrics suppress the rustling of clothes even when moving quickly.
Tunic of the Hero	3 Defense
Tunic of the Sky	3 Defense
Tunic of Time	3 Defense	Legend has it this armor was once worn by a hero who traveled through time. Strangely, its special design is fitted for children and adults alike.
Tunic of Twilight	3 Defense	Legend has it this armor was once worn by a hero who battled the monsters of twilight. There still seems to be some hair clinging to it... Looks like it may be from a wolf?
Tunic of the Wild	4 Defense	This armor was apparently crafted for a hero who travels the wilds. Strangely enough, it's just your size.
Tunic of the Wind	3 Defense	Legend has it this armor was once cherished by a hero who sailed the Great Sea. It's said to have been a gift from his grandmother.
Warm Doublet	1 Defense Cold Resistance	A warm pullover typically worn by mountain folk. Its sturdy fabric and thick gloves are great at retaining body heat.
Zora Armor	3 Defense Swim Speed Up	Custom armor painstakingly crafted by each generation's Zora princess for her future husband. Wearing it will give you the ability to swim up waterfalls.

Leg Gear

Armor	Effect	Description
Ancient Greaves	4 Defense Guardian Resist
Barbarian Leg Wraps	3 Defense Attack Up
Climbing Boots	3 Defense Climb Speed Up
Dark Trousers	3 Defense
Desert Voe Trousers	3 Defense Heat Resistance	Gerudo-made trousers for men sold rarely by Gerudo retailers. Sapphire is used in their creation, which harnesses the power of ice to make the heat more tolerable.
Fierce Deity Boots	3 Defense Attack Up
Flamebreaker Boots	3 Defense Flame Guard
Gerudo Sirwal	3 Defense	Gerudo favor this traditional sirwal. Its short length allows for ease of movement, and its subtle design is quite fashionable.
Hylian Trousers	3 Defense	Traditional dress trousers of Hyrule. The plush fabric makes these trousers quite comfortable, and their high durability makes them ideal for travelers.
Radiant Tights	3 Defense Stal Lure
Rubber Tights	3 Defense Shock Resistance
Sand Boots	3 Defense Sand Travel
Snow Boots	3 Defense Snow Speed Up	Bozai was kind enough to lend you these boots. They evenly distribute your body weight so you can maintain your normal walking speed over deep snow.
Snowquill Trousers	3 Defense Cold Resistance	The Rito sell these trousers to Hylians in Rito Village. The inside is lined with Rito feathers, so they excel at retaining body heat.
Soldier's Greaves	4 Defense	Hyrulean guards favored these greaves. They owe their distinctly high defense to the metal plates they're made from, but the added weight takes some getting used to.
Stealth Tights	2 Defense Stealth Up	Members of the Sheikah tribe wear these tights when they need to move stealthily. They're made from noise-suppressing cloth, a hallmark of ancient Sheikah technology.
Trousers of the Hero	3 Defense
Trousers of the Sky	3 Defense
Trousers of Time	3 Defense	Legends say these trousers were once worn by a hero who traveled through time. They were originally made by people who made their home in the forest.
Trousers of Twilight	3 Defense
Trousers of the Wild	4 Defense	Legends says these pants were tailored for a hero who travels the wilderness. Strangely enough, they're the most comfortable pair of pants you've ever worn.
Trousers of the Wind	3 Defense
Well-Worn Trousers	1 Defense	These old trousers are threadbare in spots, but they're surprisingly comfortable. The legs are a bit too short, though.
Zora Greaves	3 Defense Swim Speed Up

Etymology

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name	Meaning
	Japanese	防具 (Bōgu)	Protective Gear

Gallery

• Link without any Armor

  Link without any Armor

• Link wearing the Soldier's Armor

  Link wearing the Soldier's Armor

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  An E3 2016 booth attendant wearing the Champion Shirt and Hylian Trousers

See Also

• Clothes
• Shields in Breath of the Wild
• Weapons in Breath of the Wild