How to get and upgrade Cap of the Hero in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). Includes the location and upgrade materials of Cap of the Hero, the effect, and the bonuses.
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Cap of the Hero - Effect & Upgrade Materials
Armor Effect & Stats
| Part | Head |
|---|---|
| Default Defense | 3 |
| Maximum Defense | 20 |
| Armor Effect | None |
| Dye | ✕ |
Set Bonus
| Set Armor | Hero Set |
|---|---|
| Set Bonus | Attack Up |
| Condition | Enhances the full set equipment by 2 levels (★★) |
Attack Up Effect And Strength
Equipping the full set of Hero Armor increases attack by about 20%. This is the same effect as equipping one piece of the Barbarian or Fierce Deity Armor. Equipping the Barbarian or Fierce Deity Armor is better for increasing your attack.
Upgrade Materials
| Level | Def. | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 5 | Ruby x1Star Fragment x1 |
| Level 2 | 8 | Ruby x4Star Fragment x1 |
| Level 3 | 12 | Ruby x6Star Fragment x1 |
| Level 4 | 20 | Ruby x10Star Fragment x1 |
Armor Of The Same Set
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Where To Get Cap of the Hero
Get From Tuft Canyon Mine
| Map | Surface Map |
|---|---|
 |  |
Tuft Canyon Mine is location in the depths of Tuft Mountain. Tuft Mountain is the south mountain of Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower. The closest is Mimufis Lightroot, but if it is not unlocked then head to Meda Mountain Chasm, north of Rabella Welands Skyview Tower, and then go south.
How To Get Cap of the Hero Back
Available From The Bargainer Statue In Depths
| Required Poes | 400 |
|---|
Once the Cap of the Hero is obtained, it will be available in the Bargainer Statue lineup in Depths, and can be reobtained in exchange for Poes. The Bargainer Statue lineup will be restocked during the Blood Moon, so as long as you have Poe, you can get it over and over again.
| Related Guides | |
|---|---|
| Bargainer Statue Locations | Poe Farming Guide |
TotK Equipment Related Articles
Return To Top| Weapons List | Repair Weapons | Reroll Weapons | Best Weapons |
| Armor List | Armor Set | Upgrade Armor | Best Armor |
| Armor Set Effects | Champion's Weapons | Powerful Materials | Best Equipment |
Weapons & Armor List
| Sword | Claymore | Spear | Bow |
| Shield | Wand | Head | Leggings |
Popular Weapons & Armor
| Recommended Weapons | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Sword | Hylian Shield | Savage Lynel Shield | Dusk Bow |
| Recommended Armor | |||
| Majora's Mask | Bokoblin | Korok | Lightning Helm |
Armor Set List
Recommended Gear For Situation
| Recommended For Battle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fierce Deity | Barbarian | Phantom | Ancient Hero's Aspect |
| Recommended For Exploration | |||
| Rito | Desert Voe | Flamebreaker | Climber's |
| Yiga Clan | Glide | Zonaite | Froggy |
Other Armor Set
| Evil Spirit | Ember | Froggy | Depths Armor |
| Royal Guard | Miner | Stealth | Mystic |
| Zora | Zonaite | Dark | |
| Hylian | Soldier's | Frostbite | Radiant |
| Charged | Rubber | ||
| Hero Set | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild | Sky | Wind | Twilight |
| Time | Hero | Awakening | |
Useful Articles of Weapons & Armor
| ▶Best Fusion & Fuse | ▶Rock Octorok Locations & How To Repair Weapons Guide |
| ▶Inventory Expansion/Upgrades Guide | ▶Axe - How To Make & How To Use |
| ▶Best Weapons List & How To Get |
