Armor Upgrade
Armor Upgrades are a recurring mechanic in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][name references needed]
Overview
Breath of the Wild
The four Great Fairies can enhance Link's Armor once Link pays a certain amount of Rupees to restore their Great Fairy Fountains. The restorations cost 100, 500, 1,000, and 10,000 Rupees, increasing with each Great Fairy Fountain that Link unlocks.
Each Armor Upgrade requires a certain amount of Materials.
Each Upgrade increases the Defense value of the Armor. The progression is consistent across Armors—all Armor with the same initial Defense value will also have the same Defense any any given upgrade level. The progressions are as follows:
| Initial | ★ | ★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ |
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2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 16 |
3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 20 |
4 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 28 |
5 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 32 |
Armor Levels
| Armor | Level | Defense | Sell Price | Materials | Description |
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| Earrings made with amber, a gem that harnesses the power of the land to increase your defense. | |||
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| Armor made from ancient Sheikah technology and Guardian parts. Reduces damage from ancient weapons. | |||
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| These greaves use the same technology as Guardians to reduce damage from ancient weaponry. | |||
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| Headgear that uses Guardian parts to decrease the damage from ancient energy attacks. | |||
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| Armor once favored by an ancient warlike tribe from the Faron region. Equipping it boosts your attack power. | |||
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| A helmet once worn by the warriors of an ancient warlike tribe from the Faron region. | |||
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| Leg wraps once favored by a warlike tribe. The traditional design bolsters your fighting spirit to raise your strength. | |||
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| Kilton's handmade Bokoblin headgear. It's almost charming in a cute, monstrous kind of way... Equip it to blend in with Bokoblins. | |||
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| According to legend, this cap was once worn by a hero who traveled through time. A truly timeless item perfect for kids and adults alike! | |||
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| According to legend, this cap was once worn by a hero who battled the monsters of twilight. For one reason or another, it seems to smell of some beast... | |||
★ |
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| According to legend, this cap was once treasured by an ancient hero. It's quite the simple cap, yet there's something about it that's just so appealing... | |||
★ |
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| According to legend, this cap was once worn by a hero who appeared from the sky riding a mighty bird. Perfect for those who long to take to the skies. | |||
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| — | According to legend, this cap was crafted for a hero who travels the wild lands. | |||
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| According to legend, this cap was treasured by a hero who traveled the Great Sea. It flaps quite serenely in a soft sea breeze. | |||
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| — | In ancient Hyrule, only those respected by the royal family could wear this garment. | |||
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| This bandanna uses ancient technology that enhances core strength to improve your climbing ability. | |||
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| The special no-slip toes of these boots make you a more efficient climber. | |||
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★★★ |
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| The ancient technology used in making this gear and its no-slip gloves will make you a better climber. | |||
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★★★ |
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| 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. | |||
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| The result of Kilton's research into monsters. Looks like your average leg wear at first, but these were created based on the image of a monster born of darkness. | |||
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| Kilton developed this jet-black armor as a result of his monster research. A spurious replica of the green outfit once worn by a legendary hero. | |||
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| Gerudo armor for males. Contains sapphire, which harnesses the power of ice to make the heat more bearable. | |||
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| Gerudo armor for males. Contains sapphire, which harnesses the power of ice to make the heat more bearable. | |||
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| Gerudo trousers for men sold in the Gerudo Secret Club. Contain sapphire, which offers protection from the heat. | |||
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★★★★ |
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| A headpiece set with a diamond, which uses the power of light to reduce damage from ancient enemies. | |||
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★★★ |
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★★★★ |
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| Legend has it this armor once belonged to the hero of a world in which the moon threatened to fall. When you wear it, you feel a fierce, godlike power flow through you. | |||
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| According to legend, these boots were once worn by a hero from a world in which the moon threatened to fall. Wearing them provides godlike power. | |||
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★★★★ |
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| Legends say this mask was once worn by a hero from a world in which the moon threatened to fall. It looks scary, but wearing it offers fierce, godlike power. | |||
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| Fire-resistant armor crafted by Gorons for Hylians curious enough to visit Goron City. | |||
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| Goron artisans used flame-resistant rocks to craft these fireproof boots for curious Hylians visiting Goron City. | |||
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★★★★ |
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| Stone headgear made for tourists by Goron crafters. Not only is it flame resistant, but it also covers your entire head. | |||
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| Gerudo favor this traditional sirwal. Its short length allows for ease of movement, and its subtle design is quite fashionable. | |||
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| Standard Gerudo garb popular for its open, breathable design and for the traditional Gerudo markings that adorn it. | |||
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| A mask worn by Gerudo women. It protects the skin from the harsh sun, but don't expect it to protect much in combat... | |||
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| A hood woven using traditional Hyrulean methods, made from sturdy material. | |||
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★★★★ |
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| These trousers are common throughout the Hyrule region. The soft fabric makes them quite comfortable. | |||
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| A common garb popular in Hyrule, especially among travelers. Its light-yet-sturdy fabric doesn't limit movement. | |||
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| The Hero of Winds once wore this shirt on the quaint island he called home. They say he wielded the wind to travel the ocean wide. It's a rather rare find. | |||
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| A mask inspired by those fun-loving Koroks. It shakes when one is hiding nearby. It's a rather rare find. | |||
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| Kilton's handmade Lizalfos headgear. It's designed to replicate the unique tongue and horn of the Lizalfos. Equip it to blend in with Lizalfos. | |||
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| Kilton's handmade Lynel headgear. It's so well crafted, it can deceive a real Lynel. Equip it to blend in with Lynels, but don't linger too long. Those beasts are smart. | |||
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| An eerie mask passed down from ancient times. Wearing it makes it harder for certain enemies to spot you. It's a rather rare find. | |||
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| A helmet much like the one Midna wore when she fought alongside the Hero of Twilight. It's a rather rare find. | |||
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| Kilton's handmade Moblin headgear. It's designed to replicate the Moblin's distinct long nose and large horn. Equip it to blend in with Moblins. | |||
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| 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. | |||
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| Earrings containing opal, a gem that harnesses th epower of water to increase your swimming speed. | |||
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| Myths abound about armored phantoms that terrorized brave heroes. This piece looks just like the armor they supposedly wore. It's a rather rare find. | |||
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| Some believe this armor is inspired by a dark entity resembling the Great King of Evil himself. It's a rather rare find. | |||
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| Some believe these greaves are inspirited by a dark entity resembling the Great King of Evil himself. They're a rather rare find. | |||
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| Some believe this eerie headgear is inspirited by a dark entity resembling the Great King of Evil himself. It's a rather rare find. | |||
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| Myths abound about armored phantoms that terrorized brave heroes. These greaves look just like the ones they supposedly wore. They're a rather rare find. | |||
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| Myths abound about armored phantoms that terrorized brave heroes. This helmet looks just like the ones they supposedly wore. It's a rather rare find. | |||
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| A special mask for members of the Gerudo Secret Club that gives off a lurid, mysterious glow in the dark. | |||
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| A shirt sold at the Gerudo Secret Club. It glows in the dark due to a dye made from luminous stones. | |||
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| Tights sold by the Gerudo Secret Club. Paint made from crushed luminous stones causes them to glow in the dark. | |||
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| The hood of a traveling merchant who had a bracelet that could turn the wearer into a painting. Wearing it increases your sideways climbing speed. It's a rather rare find. | |||
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| This spiffy cap is part of the uniform for Hyrule's Royal Guard. It's lighter than it looks and easy to move around in. It's a rather rare find. | |||
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| These boots are part of the uniform for Hyrule's Royal Guard. They're a fine blend of style and function and a rather rare find. | |||
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| The dignified uniform for Hyrule's Royal Guard. It's made of lightweight materials and is both stylish and practical. It's a rather rare find. | |||
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| This armor owes its electricity resistance to an ancient material called "rubber," which is nearly impossible to find. | |||
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| An electricity-resistant helmet made from an ancient material called "rubber." | |||
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| These invaluable tights are resistant to electricity. They're made with an ancient technology called "rubber." | |||
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| A traditional Gerudo headpiece. It's set with a ruby, which uses the power of fire to make the cold more bearable. | |||
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| [Collaboration: Xenoblade Chronicles 2] Essential gear used by a boy who seeks sunken treasure in the Cloud Sea. It's a rather rare find. | |||
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| [Collaboration: Xenoblade Chronicles 2] | |||
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| [Collaboration: Xenoblade Chronicles 2] | |||
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| These Gerudo-made boots evenly distribute your weight so you can maintain your normal movement speed on sand. | |||
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| A Gerudo headpiece set with a sapphire, which harnesses the power of ice to make the heat more bearable. | |||
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| A mask said to have been worn by a Sheikah who saved a time-traveling hero. Made from the finest of Sheikah stealth fabrics, it is the final word in undercover gear. | |||
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| These boots distribute your body weight so you can maintain your normal movement speed on deep snow. | |||
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| A Rito accessory made from snow-bird feathers. Adorned with a ruby, a gem that harnesses the power of fire. | |||
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| The Rito feathers that line these trousers make them excellent at retaining body heat. | |||
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| Made by Rito artisans, this tunic stacks molted Rito feathers in each layer to help retain body heat. | |||
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| Hyrulean guards praised this sturdy armor for its superior defense. The high level of craftsmanship is obvious. | |||
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| Greaves favored by Hyrulean guards. They owe their distinctly high defense to the metal plates they're made from. | |||
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| Sturdy headgear for protecting frontline soldiers from vicious monsters. Praised for its superior defense. | |||
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| Armor designed for stealth, passed down through the Sheikah tribe. Its special fabric suppresses sound. | |||
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| A Sheikah-made mask that suppresses the noisy rustling of clothes. Perfect for sneaking about. | |||
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| Tights crafted by the Sheikah, laced with ancient technology that suppresses the noisy rustling of clothes. | |||
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| — | A precious heirloom passed down among the Gerudo. It deflects lightning strikes and is traditionally worn only by the Gerudo chief. | |||
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| There was once a man who claimed to be the very reincarnation of a fairy. He treasured this hood, and so will you. After all, it's a rather rare find. Kooloo-Limpah! | |||
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| There was once a man who claimed to be the very reincarnation of a fairy. He treasured this shirt, and so will you. After all, it's a rather rare find. Kooloo-Limpah! | |||
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| There was once a man who claimed to be the very reincarnation of a fairy. He treasured these tights, and so will you. After all, they're a rather rare find. Kooloo-Limpah! | |||
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| Earrings made with topaz, which harnesses the power of lightning to increase electricity resistance. | |||
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| 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. | |||
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| Legends say these trousers were once worn by a hero who battled the beasts of twilight. The insides are lined with cozy wolf fur. | |||
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| Legends say these trousers were favored by a hero from an ancient age. Their simple design is a rare aesthetic these days, but there's something classic about them. | |||
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| Legends say these trousers were once worn by a hero who appeared from the sky riding a mighty bird. It was the official garb of a certain order of knights. | |||
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| — | Legends say these trousers were tailored for a hero who travels the wilderness. | |||
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| Legends say these trousers were cherished by a hero who sailed the Great Sea. They're water-resistant, naturally. | |||
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| 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. | |||
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| 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? | |||
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| Legend has it this armor was once cherished by a hero from ancient times. Its design is rather simple, but it's such a traditional look. | |||
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| Legend has it this armor was once worn by a hero who appeared from the sky riding atop a mighty bird. Apparently it was presented to celebrate the completion of a ceremony. | |||
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| — | This armor was apparently crafted for a hero who travels the wilds. Strangely enough, it's just your size. | |||
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| 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. | |||
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| — | Zora headgear made from dragon scales. Increases swimming speed and allows you to spin to attack underwater. | |||
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| — | Armor crafted by each generation's Zora princess for her future husband. Equip it to swim up waterfalls. | |||
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| — | These greaves have been passed down among the Zora for generations. Equip them to swim faster. | |||
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| A treasure gifted to the one who controls Divine Beast Vah Medoh. It endows its user with enhanced abilities. | |||
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| A treasure gifted to the one who controls Divine Beast Vah Naboris. It endows its user with enhanced abilities. | |||
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| A treasure gifted to the one who controls Divine Beast Vah Rudania. It endows its user with enhanced abilities. | |||
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| A treasure gifted to the one who controls Divine Beast Vah Ruta. It endows its user with enhanced abilities. | |||
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| A warm pullover typically worn by mountain folk. Its sturdy fabric and thick gloves are great at retaining body heat. | |||
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| These old trousers are threadbare in spots, but they're surprisingly comfortable. The legs are a bit too short, though. | |||
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| The ruthless Usurper King of the Twilight Realm wore a helmet much like this one... It's a rather rare find. |
Tears of the Kingdom
Each Armor Upgrade requires a certain amount of Materials and Rupees. The required Rupees are 10 Rupees for ★, 50 Rupees for ★★, 200 Rupees for ★★★, and 500 Rupees for ★★★★ for all Armor except the Ancient Hero's Aspect, which requires triple the amount of Rupees for each upgrade (30, 150, 600, 1500).
List of Armor Upgrades
At any given level, all Armor pieces in an Armor Set have the same Defense value. Most require the same Materials to upgrade and have the same Sell Price as well—these Armor pieces are listed under the name of their Armor Set.
Template:Data Table/Armor Upgrades
Trivia
- In Breath of the Wild, upgrading Barbarian Set pieces to level ★★ reduces their Sell Price by 60 Rupees, and level ★★★ pieces sell for the same price as ★ pieces. All other Armor Upgrades in the game increase the Armor's value.
Nomenclature
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See Also
References
- ↑ (Mini Guide - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by Piggyback Interactive Limited, § Character Progression)