Best Armor & Equipment Guide for Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom (TotK). Guide includes list of armor set, early game, tier, how to get armor, locations, effect & appearance, and more!
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Recommended Best Armor
Barbarian Armor Set Increases Attack Power By 1.5
An Armor Set That Boosts Attack Power By 1.5 When Equipped With All Three Pieces
The damage increases by 1.5 times if you equip all three pieces of the "Barbarian Set" or the "Fierce Deity Set". The performance of both is the same, so choose the Armor Set based on your preference for appearance.
Best Weapons List & How To GetPhantom Set Has Highest Stats Before Being Upgraded
The Armor That Cannot Be Upgraded But Has High Base Stats
The "Phantom Armor Set" cannot be upgraded like the previous game, but it is the most powerful armor set that has not been enhanced due to its high initial stats and the effect to Attack Up.
Best Armor For Map Exploration
Armor Series Useful For Exploration
Set | Effect | Set | Effect |
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![]() | Cold Resistance | ![]() | Heat Resistance |
![]() | Climb Speed Up | ![]() | Skydive Mobility Up |
![]() | Stealth Up | ![]() | Fireproof |
How To Get Barbarian Set
Part | Location |
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![]() | Robred Dropoff Cave (Nearest Skyview Tower: Sahasra Slope) |
![]() | Crenel Hills Cave (Nearest Skyview Tower: Lookout Landing Skyview Tower) |
![]() | Walnot Mountain Cave (Forest Skyview Tower: Mount Lanayru) *It is necessary to met the ice |
How To Get Barbarian Helm
Can Be Obtained In The Robred Dropoff Cave
Robred Dropoff Cave is located exactly midway between Sahasra Slope and Mount Lanayru Skyview Tower. Inside the cave, proceed in the direction the stone statues are facing. In the deepest part, there are three stone statues in different locations which you can reach by using Ascend at the location of the stone statue on the right side.
Ascend - How To Use & EffectHow To Get Barbarian Armor
Can Be Obtained In Crenel Hills Cave
Crenel Hills is located northeast of Lookout Landing Skyview Tower. You can access the treasure chest room by using Bomb Flower arrows or similar methods to destroy the Luminous Stone wall near the ceiling inside the cave.
Barbarian Leg Wraps
Can Be Obtained In Walnot Mountain Cave
Walnot Mountain Cave is located to the east of Hateno Ancient Tech Lab. Inside the cave, continue climbing while following the path, and you will reach the deepest part.
How To Get Fierce Deity Set
Part | Location |
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![]() | Skull Lake |
![]() | Akkala Citadel Ruins |
![]() | Ancient Tree Stump |
Obtaining the Fierce Deity Armor Set is one of the objectives in the Side Quest called "Misko's Treasure: The Fierce Deity". It is recommended to complete this Side Quest along with collecting the entire set of Fierce Deity Equipment, as doing so will reward you with the Fierce Deity Sword.
How To Get Fierce Deity Mask
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![]() It's recommended to use Recall on the nearby falling rocks to enter from a higher location. |
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How To Get Fierce Deity Armor
How To Get Fierce Deity Boots
How To Get Phantom Armor Set
Part | Location |
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![]() | Southwest of Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower Puffer Beach Overhead Cave |
![]() | Northeast of Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower Tamio River Downstream Cave |
![]() | East of Gerudo Desert Ancient Altar Ruins |
How To Get Phantom's helmet
Can Be Obtained In Puffer Beach Overhead Cave
The Puffer Beach Overhead Cave is located southwest of the Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower. There is an entrance to the cave overhead, so use the Ultrahand to attach the boulder and nearby rocket to fly to the top.
How To Get Phantom Armor
Can Be Obtained In The Tamio River Downstream Cave
The Tamio River Downstream Cave is located northeast of the Gerudo Highlands Skyview Tower. Once you break the rock wall at the deepest part, there will be a treasure chest ahead.
How To Get Phantom Greaves
Can Be Obtained At The Ancient Altar Ruins
The Ancient Altar Ruins are located to the east of the Gerudo Desert. There are multiple quicksand pits in the area, and by entering the quicksand at the above location, you can reach the treasure chest.
How To Get Head Armor Useful For Exploration
Part | Location |
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![]() | Win 5 battles in the Coliseum from the Chasm south of the Hyrule Field Skyview Tower |
![]() | Win at the Forest Coliseum from Minshi Woods Chasm Achieve victory in the Forest Arena |
![]() | Win 5 Battles at the Lone Island Coliseum in the Eventide Island Chasm |
How To Get Majora's Mask
Surface Map | Depths Map |
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How To Get Korok Mask
Surface Map | Depths Map |
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