Durability

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Durability
Main appearance(s)	Ocarina of Time Majora's Mask Twilight Princess Phantom Hourglass Spirit Tracks Skyward Sword Breath of the Wild Tears of the Kingdom

Durability is a recurring mechanic in The Legend of Zelda series.

Overview

Durability causes Link's equipment to wear down with repeated use, eventually shattering when worn down too much.

Ocarina of Time

In Ocarina of Time, the Giant's Knife will break after 8 hits or upon striking a wall, as it is a less durable version of the Biggoron's Sword.

Skyward Sword

In Skyward Sword, Shields' Durability is measured on the Shield Gauge. The Wooden Shield and Iron Shield will lose durability upon blocking a hit. They can be repaired by bringing them to Gondo in Skyloft's Bazaar or by using a Restoration Potion. The Goddess Shield will automatically restore itself over time, and the Hylian Shield has unlimited durability.

Breath of the Wild

In Breath of the Wild, all Weapons, Shields, and Bows have a limited number of uses before they shatter. If thrown at an Enemy, Weapons will break immediately. The last attack performed by a Weapon before it breaks will always be a Critical Hit that deals twice the Weapon's normal damage. If a Weapon, Shield, or Bow has full Durability, a sparkle can be seen on the top right of their Inventory icons. If the Item has three or less uses left, their icons will flash red, and a message will appear stating that they are badly damaged. The Durability of Weapons and Shields is restored when they are inhaled and spat out by Rock Octoroks.

For shields, durability is lost when being struct by an enemy attack and when shield surfing on rough terrain (sand and snow will not use durability). Lynel shields however, also lose durability when parrying on an enemy.

The Master Sword will not permanently break, instead losing energy on each hit and having a 10-minute recharge period upon depletion. When the Master Sword has three or less uses left, a message appears that states it is low on energy.

For Weapons, Durability will not be consumed if no contact is made, unless it is a melee Weapon that shoots projectiles. This includes swinging at nothing, cutting Grass, hitting Switches, hitting the terrain, and striking Trees with a blunt Weapon.

Tears of the Kingdom

For the most part, Durability is unchanged from Breath of the Wild. However, the Fuse ability can be used to improve the Durability of Weapons. Activating Zonai Devices or hitting any movable Object, such as a Mine Cart, that does not take damage or destroy will also consume no Durability. Durability can be drained by swinging a Weapon while Sidon's Power of Water is active.

If a Shield has a damaging Object Fused to it, such as something sharp, Durability will decrease when Link Parries an Enemy, much like a Lynel shield. Zonai Devices such as Rockets and Cannons are also able to lower Durability.

The Master Sword when being near Gloom Spawn or Phantom Ganon does not lose durability on use, including if it is fused with projectile-related objects (such as a cannon). During the fight against Ganondorf, its durability is set to max throughout the fight.

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