Ancient Material
Ancient Materials,(BotW)[1] also known as Ancient Parts(BotW | HWAoC)[2][3] and Ancient Components,(BotW)[4] are a recurring class of Items in The Legend of Zelda series.
Location and Uses
Breath of the Wild
Ancient Materials are Materials that all source from Ancient Technology, like Guardians. Ancient Materials are a type of Monster Part, and therefore can be exchanged for Mon and used to Cook Elixirs.
When Link defeats Guardians, they will drop several Ancient Materials. A number of Ancient Materials can be found in Treasure Chests in Ancient Shrines and Divine Beasts. They are also sold by the Merchant Teli, who travels between Fort Hateno and Hateno Village.
Armor Upgrades
Ancient Set pieces and Divine Helms require Ancient Materials in order to be upgraded at a Great Fairy Fountain. All pieces of Armor require the same Materials for each tier.
| Tier | ★ |
|---|---|
| Materials Required | 5 Ancient Screw, 5 Ancient Spring |
| Tier | ★★ |
| Materials Required | 15 Ancient Spring, 10 Ancient Gear |
| Tier | ★★★ |
| Materials Required | 15 Ancient Shaft, 5 Ancient Core |
| Tier | ★★★★ |
| Materials Required | 1 Star Fragment, 2 Giant Ancient Core |
| Tier | Materials Required |
|---|---|
★ | 5 Ancient Screw, 5 Ancient Spring |
★★ | 15 Ancient Spring, 10 Ancient Gear |
★★★ | 15 Ancient Shaft, 5 Ancient Core |
★★★★ | 1 Star Fragment, 2 Giant Ancient Core |
Sheikah Slate Upgrades
As part of the "Slated for Upgrades" Side Quest, Purah at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab offers to upgrade Link's Runes in exchange for Ancient Materials.[1]
Ancient Soldier Gear
Ancient Materials can also be brought to the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab, where the Ancient Oven can make Ancient Soldier Gear, so long as the lab's Furnace is ignited.[8] Making Items will cost Link Ancient Materials and Rupees.[9]
List of Ancient Materials
| Material | Description | Value | Additional uses |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ancient Core |
This crystal was made using lost technology. At one time it was the power source for ancient machines. This item is very valuable to researchers. | 80  40 
|
Elixir creation Sold for Rupees and Mon Armor upgrades |
 Ancient Gear |
A gear used in ancient machinery. Despite being incredibly old, its build quality is leaps and bounds above anything built using current technology. | 30 10
|
Elixir creation Sold for Rupees and Mon Armor upgrades |
 Ancient Screw |
A screw used in ancient machinery. It's made of an unknown material, and no matter how many times it's turned, its threads never seem to show signs of wear. | 12 2
|
Elixir creation Sold for Rupees and Mon Armor upgrades |
 Ancient Shaft |
A machine part used in ancient machinery. It's incredibly sturdy, and it's not made of any recognizable material. It may come in handy someday. | 40 20
|
Elixir creation Sold for Rupees and Mon Armor upgrades |
 Ancient Spring |
A spring used in ancient machinery. It is light and buoyant enough to float on water, and no matter how many times it's compressed, it never loses tension. | 15 5
|
Elixir creation Sold for Rupees and Mon Armor upgrades |
 Giant Ancient Core |
A giant energy crystal made using lost ancient technology. Cores this large are an extremely rare find. A researcher would probably know how to use this. | 200 100
|
Elixir creation Sold for Rupees and Mon Armor upgrades |
Other Appearances
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
List of Ancient Parts
| Material | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
 Ancient Screw |
A screw used in ancient machinery. It's made of an unknown material, and no matter how many times it's turned, its threads never seem to show signs of wear. |  12
|
 Ancient Spring |
A spring used in ancient machinery. It is light and buoyant enough to float on water, and no matter how many times it's compressed, it never loses tension. | 15
|
 Ancient Gear |
A gear used in ancient machinery. Despite being incredibly old, its build quality is leaps and bounds above anything built using current technology. | 30
|
 Ancient Shaft |
A machine part used in ancient machinery. It's incredibly sturdy, and it's not made of any recognizable material. It may come in handy someday. | 40
|
 Ancient Core |
This crystal was made using lost technology. At one time it was the power source for ancient machines. This item is very valuable to researchers. | 80
|
 Giant Ancient Core |
A giant energy crystal made using lost ancient technology. Cores this large are an extremely rare find. A researcher would probably know how to use this. | 200
|
 Guardian Claw (PotA) |
A clawed Guardian appendage that's in surprisingly good condition. It's durable and strong yet still light and flexible. | N/A
|
 High-Yield Ancient Furnace (PotA) |
This device is seeminglyused in the creation of ancient relics. It can convert any material into pure energy, though the mechanism it used to do so is shrouded in mystery. | N/A
|
 Robbie's Maintenance Oil (PotA) |
A heat-resistance substance developed by Robbie. It allows ancient machines to utilize greater force when moving, raising their performance metrics. | N/A
|
 Robbie's Machine Lubricant (PotA) |
A friction-reducing substance developed by Robbie. It allows ancient machines to move more smoothly, increasing their offensive capabilities. | N/A
|
 Robbie's Curing Agent (PotA) |
A chemical curing agent developed by Robbie. It hardens and reinforces ancient-machine parts, which greatly increaces their durability. | N/A
|
Nomenclature
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See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "If you bring me some ancient materials, I'll power up your runes!" — Purah (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 201
- ↑ "Ancient Parts" — Material (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
- ↑ "Purah has offered to help you out in exchange for some ancient components." — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You'll need three ancient screws to power up your Sheikah Sensor." — Purah (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You'll need three ancient shafts to power up your Remote Bombs." — Purah (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You'll need three ancient cores to power up Stasis." — Purah (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Cherry...erm, the ancient oven...creates ancient soldier gear. But I fear she's out of sorts at the moment. Hm. I'm afraid someone will have to bring the blue flame from the ancient furnace again..." — Robbie (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Insert materials and rupees.
Receive ancient equipment in exchange." — Ancient Oven (Breath of the Wild)