Cold and Heat Resistance in Zelda Breath Of The Wild (BotW). Learn how to get hot or cold resistance, Fireproof armor sets, Temperature Gauge, Elixirs and Food Resistant Materials.
Table of Contents
How To Counter Heat & Cold
Check The Necessary Measures With A Temperature Gauge
| Status | Required Action |
|---|---|
 | Use Cold Resistance (Cold Resistance) |
| | Use Heat Resistance (Heat Resistance) |
| Use Fireproof (Fire Resistance) |
| Appropriate Temperature |
You can determine which measures are necessary based on the temperature by using Link's Temperature Gauge. When the needle moves to the left or right of the red or blue sections, some sort of action needs to be taken. Be careful not to leave it unattended without taking countermeasures, as it can cause damage to Link.
Shock ResistanceEquip Armor That Has A Resistance Effect
You can protect yourself from the heat and cold by wearing armor with the corresponding temperature resistant effects. When visiting a city to unlock the divine beasts, it's recommended to stop by the armor shop as most of the armor you need in that area will be available.
Armor That Can Be Used For Each Countermeasure
| Countermeasures | Armor |
|---|---|
| Cold | ・Snowquill Set Equipment ・Ruby Circlet ・Warm Doublet |
| Heat | ・Desert Voe Set Equipment ・Gerudo Set Equipment (Set Effect) ・Sapphire Circlet ・Island Lobster Shirt (DLC) |
| Fire (Fireproof) | ・Flamebreaker Set Equipment |
Make Food Or Elixir Using Corresponding Ingredients
By cooking with the suitable ingredients or consuming elixirs, heat and cold can be prevented. Elixirs lasts longer than armor, so it can be a temporary solution until you acquire the proper armor to withstand the temperature.
Materials Required For Each Countermeasure
| Countermeasures | Material |
|---|---|
| Coldness | Spicy Peppers |
| Heat | Chillshrooms |
| Fire Resistance (Heat) | Fireproof Lizard |
It's Also Possible To Take Countermeasures Using Weapons With Elemental Attributes
If you equip a weapon with a flame attribute, your cold resistance level will increase by one. It's possible to use weapons with elemental attributes to protect against the cold or heat. Additionally, using terrain features such as submerging in water at an oasis in a desert region can aid in coping with high temperatures.
Difference Between Heat Resistant And Fireproof (Flame Guard)
Fireproof Is For Volcanic Areas While Heat Resistance Are For Deserts
▲In the volcanic area, the Temperature Gauge is shaking off and burning.
Desert regions will inflict damage on you because of the intense heat, while volcanic regions will cause damage from flames. Keep in mind that the Desert Voe Set, which provides heat resistance, cannot protect you from the heat in volcanic areas. Similarly, the Flamebreaker Set cannot shield you from the heat in desert regions, so make sure to take note of this.
Wooden Weapons Will Catch Fire In Volcanic Areas
In volcanic areas, wooden weapons will ignite and burn. If you use them as they are, they will eventually break. It's best to switch to iron equipment when exploring these areas.
Even Materials And Arrows Will Burn
Some of the materials that come out when you defeat an enemy will catch fire and burn if left unattended. Also, the Arrow when shooting a Bow will naturally catch fire at the tip. Be careful, because the bomb arrow will explode the moment you shoot it.
Lava Cannot Be Prevented With Flame Guard
The Flame Guard effect alone is not enough to prevent damage from lava in volcanic areas. To prevent damage from lava and other fiery hazards, you need to upgrade Fireproof Armor to Level 2 and activate the Fireproof set bonus. However, even with Fireproof, be careful not to enter the magma area.
Best Weapons & ArmorBoTW Useful Guides and Articles
Early Game Guide
