Tears of the Kingdom – All Armor Sets in TotK & How To Get Them
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players will need to collect many types of armor to protect themselves in Hyrule.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is filled with items and equipment for players to find and use in their adventures across Hyrule. One of the features that fans can look forward to is the return of armor sets, which provide Link with better defensive capabilities, abilities, and bonuses that can aid them in their adventures.
** This Guide is currently in progress, and will continue to update as new info becomes available**
Tears of the Kingdom will see new and returning armor sets for players to find and use in their journey, each with various bonuses that can aid you on your quest, such as improved resistance to cold or hot weather. With upgrades provided by Great Fairy Fountains, you’ll be able to adapt and take advantage of their unique capabilities and handle any situation you encounter.
In this guide, you can find every armor piece available in Tears of the Kingdom, including their locations and details on how to upgrade them.
How to Upgrade Armor in Tears of the Kingdom
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To upgrade your armor, you’ll need to find one of the Great Fairy Fountains scattered across Hyrule. These fountains are home to the great fairies, which will upgrade your armor, given you have the suitable material to do so, increasing their defense and providing additional bonuses as they level up.
Every Great Fairy Fountain Location
Below you will find the location of every Fairy Fountain and what you need to do to unlock them, and what level of upgrade they provide.
Fairy Fountain Location | Description |
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![]() | Great Fairy Tera will provide you with one-star upgrades. To unlock Great Fairy Tera, you’ll need to complete the “Serenade to a Great Fairy” side quest. |
![]() | Great Fairy Mija will provide you with two-star upgrades. To unlock Great Fairy Mija, you’ll need to complete the “Serenade to Mija” side quest. |
![]() | Great Fairy Kaysa will provide you with three-star upgrades. To unlock Great Fairy Tera, you’ll need to complete the “Serenade to Kaysa” side quest. |
![]() | Great Fairy Cotera will provide you with four-star upgrades. To unlock Great Fairy Cotera, you’ll need to complete the “Serenade to Cotera” side quest. |
Every Armor Set in Tears of the Kingdom
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Below you will find all the armor sets available in Tears of the Kingdom, their locations, abilities, and defensive capabilities.
Ancient Hero Aspect Armor
This is the holy grail of armor sets in TotK as it is a single piece of armor that covers Link from head to toe. When fully upgraded, it offers some impecable defense and it also increases the attack power of the Master Sword beam.
That said, it’s no easy feat to obtain as players will have to complete all 152 shrines in the game to unlock it, making this a major achievement for any player willing to take on the challenge.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Ancient Hero’s Aspect Set | 12 | Complete all 152 shrines, then return to the Temple of Time | TBA |
Archaic Armor Set
These are some of the first armor pieces you can find in the tutorial Sky Island in Tears of the Kingdom, which players will have seen in the trailers and promotional material.
While the tunic and legwear offer no additional set bonuses, the Archaic Warm Greaves will provide the Cold Resistance bonus, protecting you from colder climates. This is especially helpful during the tutorial since you’ll need some protection as you explore the snow-covered areas do the Great Sky Island.
Hero of the Wild Set
Originally a reward for completing every shrine in BOTW, the Hero of the Wild set returns in TOTK as one of the sets scattered around The Depths. However, instead of being found inside abandoned mines, each piece of the Wild Set is found inside the skull of a great skeleton.
Individually, this set offers no perks (other than looking cool), but with a full set you’ll get an increase to your attack power, making this a good set if you want that classic Link look, and to deal out some extra damage.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Cap of the Wild | 4 | In a Dark Skeleton underneath the Hebra Region | TBA |
![]() | Tunic of the Wild | 4 | In a Dark Skeleton underneath the Gerudo Region | TBA |
![]() | Trousers of the Wild | 4 | In a Dark Skeleton underneath the Eldin Region | TBA |
Awakening Armor Set
The Awakening Set is a new amiibo set introduced in TOTK, but players don’t have to own the toys-to-life figurine in order to claim this set. There are a series of puzzles locking the pieces behind stone doors, and we have a guide on how to get the whole set.
Like the Hero of the Wild Set, each piece of armor offers no perks, but together gives players a bonus to their attack power, so if you fancy a more cartoon look while you adventure, this is your set.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Mask of Awakening | 3 | Can be found at noon in the Thundra Plateau by completing a puzzle | TBA |
![]() | Tunic of Awakening | 3 | Find the hidden button that opens a secret passage at Ancient Columns | TBA |
![]() | Trousers of Awakening | 3 | Solve the statue puzzle at the bottom of the Coliseum Ruins in Hyrule Fields | TBA |
Barbarian Armor Set
A fan-favorite set from BOTW, the Barbarian Armor returns in TotK. While the locations can be found by completing the Misko’s Treasure quest, players can find them anytime in a series of caves.
Each piece of this set provides players with an attack buffing effect, making you a more formidable fighter and able to deal more damage. As a bonus, wearing the full set will reduce the stamina used when performing charged attacks, meaning you can use harder-hitting attacks more often.
Cece’s Hat
With all the armor in Tears of the Kingdom, Link is already quite the fashionable fellow, but this rather eccentric piece is undoubtedly the most out there. Cece’s Hat doesn’t offer any bonus other than looking fashionable and comes as a reward for completing the Mayoral Election Side Adventure found in Hateno Village.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Cece’s Hat | 3 | This Hat can be earned in Hateno village for completing the Mayoral Election Side Adventure. Once you have completed the adventure, here to Cece’s shop to claim the Hat. | ![]() |
Champion’s Leathers
The Champion’s Leathers returns in Tears of the Kingdom, this time with some extra flair thanks to extra leather padding and gauntlets. It’s worth picking this up early to give yourself some decent defense when you first enter Hyrule.
Aside from looking awesome, this piece of armor will let players shoot sword beams from the Master Sword, even without being at full health.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Champions Tunic | 5 | Located inside the Hyrule Castle Sanctum behind the throne. Light the candles to reveal its hiding place | ![]() |
Charged Armor Set
The Charged Set offers a bonus unique to Tears of the Kingdom, increasing Link’s attack power during thunderstorms. When wearing all three pieces, players get the Stormy Weather Charge bonus which raises the speed of charged attacks and produces an electric burst at the end of combos.
Now at least the rainy weather and lighting will be a little less of a nuisance and more of a helpful boon.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Charged Headdress | 3 | Behind destructible vines in Dracozu Rive near the lake | TBA |
![]() | Charged Shirt | 3 | Located inside some ruins in Dracozu Lake | TBA |
![]() | Charged Trousers | 3 | Behind destructible rubble leading into a ruin in Damel Forest | TBA |
Climbing Gear Armour Set
The Climbing Gear Armor set makes climbing in Tears of the Kingdom much easier, as it increases your climbing speed and makes traversal quicker. Having the full set reduces Link’s stamina usage when he jumps while climbing, so you can make more jumps, more frequently, and climb any mountain with ease.
Dark Armor Set
For those who want a bit of edge during their playthrough, you will want to locate the Dark Armor set that turns Link into Dark Link. This journey starts by talking to the Bargainer statue in Lookout Landing and then finding five more within The Depths.
This armor provides no bonuses on its own, but as a set, will give Link increased movement speed at night.
The Depths Armor Set
The Dark set isn’t the only armor players can buy from the Bargainer Statues. In fact, a brand new set of armor can be bought after talking to the statue in Lookout Landing and finding all six subterranean Bargainers.
The Depths armor set is especially useful when wandering around underground, as it wards off the effects of gloom for a short period of time. The full set will provide additional Gloom Attack resistance, making it a great choice if you plan to explore and combat enemies in the Depths.
Desert Voe Set
If you want to stay cool while looking cool, the Desert Voe armor is a stylish way to do so. But good looks don’t come cheap, as Link will have to fork up a little over 2,000 rupees to afford this outfit.
Each piece of this armor set will provide protection from hot weather, making it easier to traverse hot climates. With a full set, you will get the Shock Damage Resistance bonus, giving you protection from electric attacks, making this a multi-protection set.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Desert Voe Headband | 3 | Purchased from Kara Kara Bazaar in Gerudo Desert. Costs 450 Rupees | TBA |
![]() | Desert Voe Spaulder | 3 | Purchased from the secret fashion club in Gerudo Town. Costs 1300 Rupees | TBA |
![]() | Desert Voe Trousers | 3 | Purchased from the secret fashion club in Gerudo Town. Costs 650 Rupees | TBA |
Ember Armor Set
The Ember set is perfect for fighting in the Desert as it grants a bonus to attack damage while in Hot Weather. With all pieces equipped, the set grants the Hot Weather Charge bonus, which makes charge attacks faster and produces a burst of flame at the end of a combo.
Evil Spirit Set
Just because you’re the hero of Hyrule doesn’t mean you can’t use the power of evil to your advantage. With each piece of the Evil Spirit set, players get increased stealth, making sneaking by or up to enemies easier. With a full set, Link can ignore Stal enemies and gets increased damage with bone weapons while also taking on the appearance of a villain.
That said, each piece of the armor takes considerable effort to obtain, so clear your schedule and strap on your problem-solving hat.
Fierce Deity Link Set
Fierce Deity Link is one of the coolest iterations of Link in the franchise, and players can harness his power once more in TotK. A set once exclusive to amiibo in BotW can now be found in chests scattered around Hyrule.
While it’s a chore to piece together, each armor piece grants Link increased attack power and has a bonus that decreases the amount of stamina consumed by charged attacks. It’s a great option if you want to dish out big damage and look awesome while doing so.
Flamebreaker Armor Set
The Flamebreaker Armor set in Tears of the Kingdom comes with the Flame Guard bonus, which protects players from Scorching Climates such as Death Mountain. By wearing the whole set, players will have complete immunity to these climates and can explore them without being damaged by the extreme heat. It should be noted that some areas will require the whole set to be protected.
Froggy Set
BotW taught players to hate climbing in the rain, but the Froggy Set teaches them to embrace it. Granting players the power to climb on slippery surfaces, the Froggy Set is one of the most useful armors in TotK… but it’s going to take some time to get.
In order to get the pieces of this set, players have to complete the Potential Princess Sightings side adventure.
Frostbite Armor Set
The Frostbite Armor set in Tears of the Kingdom is perfect for fighting in cold climates, as this armor provides the Cold Weather Attack bonus. This makes Link do more damage in cold weather.
With a full set, you’ll also get the Cold Weather Charge bonus, which makes your charge attacks wind up faster in cold weather.
Glide Armor Set
The Glide Armor set is one of the new armor sets introduced in Tears of the Kingdom, and it’s one of the most helpful players can get. This set has improved mobility when Skydiving, making it easier to maneuver as they jump from Sky Islands.
Having the full set provides one of the best bonus in the game, the Impact Proof bonus. this bonus negates all fall damage, meaning you can jump from any height and not worry about taking damage.
Hero Armor Set
The Hero set allows players to return to the earliest days of Link, a small woodland child taking on Ganon, who wasn’t nearly as roguishly handsome as he is in TotK. In addition to nostalgia, the Hero set gives players an attack bonus, allowing them to deal more damage.
Of course, you can use an amiibo to get this set, or you can find it in various chests scattered throughout The Depths.
Hylian Armor Set
The Hylian Armor set is likely the first armor you get in TotK, and should be your first order of business when you first touch down in Hyrule, since you’ll need that extra protection.
This armor has no additional bonus or set bonus, so it can lose some of its luster as you process in the game.
Midna’s Helmet
Midna’s Helmet is a helpful piece of armor to have when dealing with enemies and Gloom in the Depths. This Helmet resembles everyone’s favorite princess of Twilight and provides players with Gloom Resistance, which protects against losing your heart containers to gloom enemies and areas.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Midna’s Helmet | 7 | Located in the Eventide Island Chasm. Players will need to complete a wave-based combat encounter in order to unlock the chest. | ![]() |
Miner Armor Set
The Miner Armor is an incredibly useful set when exploring The Depths, dark caves, or a few of the pitch-black shrines. This set has the glow effect, offering some light in dark areas like the Depths, and with a full set, you get the Shining Steps bonus, which leaves a trail of glowing petals that help light the area more.
Monster Masks
Monster Armor is obtained by seeking out Koltin and Kilton near Woodland Stable. They’re a pair of monster brothers who give Link a couple of quests before Koltin sets up show as a unique Monster Armor vendor. The armor pieces offer unique benefits, such as letting Link blend in with Moblins.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Bokoblin Mask | 3 | Allows Link to blend in with Bokoblins. You’ll need to find Kilton and Koltin and complete their quests in order to purchase this armor. Cost: 1 Bubbul Gem | This varies from night to night. Speak to Kilton in Tarrey Town for details. |
![]() | Moblin Mask | 3 | Allows Link to blend in with Moblins. You’ll need to find Kilton and Koltin and complete their quests in order to purchase this armor. Cost: 2 Bubbul Gems | This varies from night to night. Speak to Kilton in Tarray Town for details. |
Mystic Armor Set
By now, you’ve likely collected a few Bubbul Gems and are looking for a way to spend them. Luckily, Kilton’s Satori-obsessed brother, Koltin, will take them off your hands in exchange for Monster gear. And after spending so many Gems, Koltin will add pieces of the Mystic Set to his inventory.
Why is this set so valuable? Well, for one, it resembled the Lord of the Mountain, a mythical beast you could ride in BotW. And two, when Link is hit while wearing this armor, it allows him to lose Rupees instead of hearts.
Koltin is located on Ulri Mountain at night after completing Kilton’s first quest.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Mystic Headpiece | 3 | Purchase from Koltin for 5 Bubbul Gems | TBA |
![]() | Mystic Robe | 3 | Purchase from Koltin for 3 Bubbul Gems | TBA |
![]() | Mystic Trousers | 3 | Purchase from Koltin for 4 Bubbul Gems | TBA |
Phantom Armor Set
The Phantom Armor is one of the more cartoony-looking armor sets in TotK and is scattered across Hyrule, and will take a bit of time to find. Wearing this armor will provide players with the Attack Up bonus, making them deal more damage to enemies with their attacks.
Radiant Armor Set
The Radiant Armor is a set that gives a Link a unique look, with bone like patterns that glow in the dark. This full set provides players with a disguise against skeleton enemies as well as making bone weapons deal more damage, making for a power set with the right gear and weapons.
Royal Armor Set
The Royal Armor Set is a helpful collection you can acquire early on during your playthrough in Tears of the Kingdom. You’ll need to head to Hyrule Castle and the surrounding area to find them, but they can be helpful at the start of you adventure.
With the full set, you will get the Charge Attack Stamina Up bonus, which decreases your stamina used when doing charged attacks.
Rubber Armor Set
The Rubber Armor set will give players Shock Resistance, which will mitigate the damage done by shock weapons and enemies. Like other armor sets, the more pieces you have equipped, the better the effect. With a full set, you’ll get Lighting Proof, making you completely immune to lighting strikes and effects.
Hero of the Sky Set
Link’s Hero of the Sky outfit from Skyward Sword is once again obtainable via an amiibo, but it can also be found in chests scattered throughout The Depths of Hyrule. It’s nothing too fancy, but it does give players an attack-up bonus when wearing the set.
Shielk’s Mask
Sheik’s Mask is not only armor based on one of the series’ best characters, but It’s also a helpful item for when you want to take a stealthy approach to encounters. This stylish mask grants players the Stealth Up bonus, which increases their sneaking and makes it easier to get close to enemies, or bypass them completely. It also looks really cool.
Snowquill Armor Set
The Snowquill Armor set will give players the Cold Resistance bonus, which protects them from cold weather at locations like the Hedra Mountains. With a complete set, you’ll also gain the Unfreezable bonus, which makes Link immune to the freeze effect. However, Link will still take damage from freeze-based attacks such as Ice Keese.
Soldier’s Armor Set
The Soldier Armor was one of the best sets from BotW due to its high defense when fully upgraded, and it’s still a pretty decent find in TotK. While it doesn’t offer any additional perks, this battle-ready set will keep Link safe in his fight to reclaim Hyrule.
The entire set is found in multiple chests in the Royal Hidden Passage beneath Hyrule Castle. This can be accessed via the Emergency Shelter in Lookout Landing.
Stealth Armor Set
The Stealth Armor set will give players the Stealth Up bonus, making them quieter and able to sneak around enemies much easier for sneak attacks or to bypass them. The more pieces of the set you wear, the better the bonus. With the whole set, you’ll get faster movement at night
Hero of Time Set
Players can easily get Link’s outfit from Ocarina of Time by using an amiibo, but there’s also a method to obtaining this set that doesn’t require toys-to-life. The Hero of Time set can be found in various chest in the Depths of TotK. Like the other armor sets styled after previous games, this set provides no bonus individually, but with all pieces, gives an attack-up bonus.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Cap of Time | 3 | In a chest in Sturnida Lavafalls in the Hebra Mountain Depths | TBA |
![]() | Tunic of Time | 3 | In a chest in Lindor Canyon Mine in the Hyrule Ridge Depths | TBA |
![]() | Trousers of Time | 3 | In a chest in Gerudo Canyon Mine in the Gerudo Highlands Depths | TBA |
Tingle Costume
Everyone’s favorite greedy elf is once again absent from TotK, but that doesn’t stop Link from cosplaying as him. And while the Tingle set offers little in the way of protection, the full set of armor increases Link’s movement speed at night.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Tingle’s Hood | 2 | Under a pile of sand after completeing the Statue of the Eighth Heroine puzzle in the Gerudo Highlands | TBA |
![]() | Tingle’s Shirt | 2 | Behind a gate in the Dueling Peaks South Cave | TBA |
![]() | Tingle’s Tights | 2 | Whistle in front of the big gate at Cape Cales Cliffbase Cave to find the chest | TBA |
Yiga Clan Set
The Yiga Mask is the headwear of the Yiga Clan, a secret organization bent on the destruction of Hyrule and loyal servants to Ganondorf. This mask will give players the Stealth up bonus. As with the Stealth Armor set, this will make Link quieter and able to sneak around enemies easier. It also will increase Link’s movement speed at night with a full set.
Zonaite Set
Even with maxed-out batteries, there’s still a way to make energy consumption of Zonai vehicles even more efficient. Introducing the Zonaite armor, a set that slows energy consumption while also doubling the recharge speed for Batteries with a full set, making this perfect for players who like to invent and use Zonai devices.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Zonaite Helm | 4 | In a chest on Lightcast Island in the Tabanatha Frontier Sky | TBA |
![]() | Zonaite Wastguard | 4 | A chest inside the Zonaite Forge Island in East Necluda Sky | TBA |
![]() | Zonaite Shin Guards | 4 | Complete the giant block puzzle in Near Sky Mine in Akkala Sea Sky | ![]() |
Zora Armor Set
You can get part of the Zora Armor Set by completing a quest in Tears of the Kingdom, but the rest you’ll need to locate in Zora’s Domain. Wearing this armor will increase your Swim Speed, making it easier to traverse water. The full set will reduce the stamina used when you swim dash, so you can get across water faster, and worry less about drowning.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Zora Helm | 3 | Located on the Floating Scales Island. It is part of the “The Never-Ending Lecture” side quest. | |
![]() | Zora Armor | 3 | Rewarded for completing the Restoring The Zora Armor quest at Mipha Court. | ![]() |
![]() | Zora Greaves | 3 | Located in the Ancient Zora Waterwork in East Resviror Lake after completing the Water Temple. It is part of the “Token of Friendship” side quest. | ![]() |
And that’s it! Check out our other The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom guides below to help with crafting, exploring, and tackling challenges across Hyrule.
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