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In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom you can collect 36 clearly identifiable armor sets and outfits as well as numerous individual masks, helmets, jewelry and tops. In older overviews, 37 sets are sometimes mentioned. The difference usually arises because the unusual old set, the one-piece heroic spirit from ancient times or individual groups of jewelry are counted differently.

Armor pieces increase Link’s defense and give effects such as cold, heat, electric, fire or Gloom protection. Other sets speed up climbing and swimming, improve attacks, or reduce Zonai Devices’s energy consumption.

Many three-piece sets receive an additional bonus as soon as all three parts at least twice both Great Fairies have been improved and can be worn at the same time. Non-reinforceable sets such as Tingle’s Robe, the Dark Set and the Doom Rider Set, on the other hand, activate their effect when fully equipped.

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All 36 armor sets at a glance

The table distinguishes between classic sets of three, the unusual Old Set and the Heroic Spirit from ancient times, which occupies all three equipment slots at the same time.

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Set Components Basic effect Set Bonus Defense Main location
Old set Old toga, Archaic Legwear, old winter trousers Only the old winter trousers offer protection from the cold No set bonus 1 per part; not reinforceable Great Sky Island
Hylia set Hylian Hood, Hylian Robe, Hylian Pants No special effect No set bonus 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Armor Shop in Lookout Landing
Hylian Soldier Set Hylian Helmet, Hylian Armor, Hylian Legguards No special effect No set bonus 12 basic defense, 84 maximum Royal Hidden Passage under Hyrule Castle
Orni set anti-snow feathers, Orni robe, Orni trousers cold protection No freezing due to ice attacks 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Armor Shop in Rito
Anti-fire set anti-fire helmet, anti-fire armor, anti-fire pants fire protection No burning 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Armor Shop in Goron City and YunoboCo HQ
Zora set Zora Helmet, Zora Armor, Zora Leg Guards Swimming speed increased; swimming up waterfalls; Spin attack in water Less endurance during swimming sprints 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Three tasks in the Zora’s Domain
Desert Set Desert Forehead Guard, Desert Shoulder Guard, Desert Leg Guard heat protection Less electrical damage 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Kara-Kara Bazaar and Secret Club in Gerudo Town
Insulation set insulating helmet, insulating armor, insulating pants electrical protection No lightning damage 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Three caves in Faron, Inner Hyrule and Lanayru
Ninja set Ninja mask, ninja suit, ninja pants Sneak improves Increased night speed 6 base defense, 48 maximum Armor Shop in Kakariko Village
climbing set climbing headscarf, climbing gloves, climbing shoes Climbing speed increased Less endurance for climbing jumps 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Three caves in Hyrule and Lanayru
Barbarian Set Barbarian mask, barbarian clothes, barbarian trousers Attack power increases Less stamina for charged attacks 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Robred Dropoff Cave, Crenel Hills Cave and Walnot Mountain Cave
light set luminous mask, luminous suit, luminous trousers No basic effect displayed; lights up optically at night Monster disguise and stronger damage with bone weapons 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Armor Shop in Kakariko Village
Bodyguard Set Bodyguard Cap, Bodyguard Robe, Bodyguard Boots No special effect Less stamina for charged attacks 12 base defense, 72 maximum Hyrule Castle
Toad Set Toad Hood, Toad Suit, Toad Boots Slip reduction Non-slip 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Quest series “In Search of the Truth”
Aero set Aero Mask, Aero Harness, Aero Leg Guard Better control when diving No fall damage 6 base defense, 48 maximum Three dive tests on sky islands
Depths Set Hood of Darkness, Robe of Darkness, Leggings of Darkness Gloom protection Additional Gloom protection 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Mage Statues vs Poes
underground set Underground Mask, Underground Harness, Underground Pants lights Illuminated footprints 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Three Treasure Chests in Depths
Ghost Set Ghost Headdress, Ghost Robe, Ghost Hakama Ruby Shell: Damage consumes Rupees instead of hearts No additional set bonus 9 Total Defense; not reinforceable Koltin vs Bubbulfrog-Signa
Flame set flame headdress, flame doublet, flame trousers In Heat Fire Attack Faster charging of charge attacks in heat 6 base defense, 48 maximum Three caves in Eldin
Flash beam set Lightning Headpiece, Charged Shirt, Lightning Pants Electric attack Faster charging of charging attacks 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Zonai Ruins on Dracozu River
Snowstorm Set Blizzard Headdress, Blizzard Tunic, Blizzard Pants When cold, ice attack Charge attacks faster in cold conditions 6 base defense, 48 maximum Three caves in Hebra
Yiga set Yiga mask, Yiga suit, Yiga pants Improved sneaking and access to Yiga facilities Increased night speed 3 base defense, 36 maximum Three Yiga outposts on the surface
Zonaite set Zonaite helmet, Zonaite armor, Zonaite knee pads Zonai Devices consume less Energy Cell Faster energy charging 12 basic defense, 84 maximum Three challenging sky islands
Tingle set Tingles hood, Tingles shirt, Tingles tights No special effect Increased night speed 6 total defense; not reinforceable Three Misko manuscripts
Phantom set Phantom Helmet, Phantom Armor, Phantom Leg Guard Attack power increases No set bonus 24 total defense; not reinforceable Three hidden caves and ruins
Doom Rider Set Doom Rider Helmet, Doom Rider Armor, Doom Rider Boots Sneak improves Monster disguise and stronger damage with bone weapons 12 Total Defense; not reinforceable Three labyrinth quest lines
Dark Set Dark hood, dark robe, dark trousers No special effect Increased night speed 9 Total Defense; not reinforceable Mage Statues vs Poes
Fierce Deity Set Grim Deity Cap, Grim Deity Mail, Grim Deity Boots Attack power increases Less stamina for charged attacks 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Misko’s Treasure: Grim Deity
Awakening Set Awakening Mask, Awakening Robe, Awakening Pants No special effect Attack power increases 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Three-part Misko puzzle series
Wilderness Set wilderness hat, wilderness garment, wilderness trousers No special effect Attack power increases 12 basic defense, 84 maximum Three dark fossils in the Depths
Original set Origin Cap, Origin Robe, Origin Pants No special effect Attack power increases 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Three mines in Depths
Time set Time Cap, Time Robe, Time Pants No special effect Attack power increases 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Sturnida Lavafalls and two mines in the Depths
Wind set wind cap, wind robe, wind trousers No special effect Attack power increases 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Three remote underground treasures
Shadow Set shadow hat, shadow robe, shadow pants No special effect Attack power increases 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Gleeok Cave and Akkala Underground
Sky set Celestial Cap, Celestial Robe, Celestial Pants No special effect Attack power increases 9 basic defense, 60 maximum Two groves and a mine in the Depths
Heroic spirit from ancient times A single piece of armor covers the head, upper body and legs at the same time Visually transforms Link into the ancient hero Stronger Master Sword beams after two upgrades 12 basic defense, 84 maximum Reward for all 152 shrines

Improve armor on Great Fairies

Before you can strengthen armor, you have to start the episode “In Search of the Truth” at Lucky Clover Gazette and then solve “A Serenade for the Great Fairy” at Woodland Stable. Each additional Great Fairy awakened unlocks a further level of improvement.

stage Required fairies Cost per piece of armor Result
★ 1 Great Fairy 10 Rupees and materials First defense boost
★★ 2 Great Fairies 50 Rupees and materials For many sets the set bonus becomes available
★★★ 3 Great Fairies 200 Rupees and rarer materials Significantly higher defense
★★★★ 4 Great Fairies 500 Rupees and very rare materials Maximum defense

A complete three-piece set costs 2,280 Rupees for all four levels alone, in addition to the materials required. Therefore, first upgrade equipment that you carry frequently.

Set bonuses usually become active when all three related pieces are at least level ★★. The Bodyguard, Luminous, Climbing, Barbarian, Aero, Toad, Zora, Orni, Insulated and Anti-Fire sets are among the main examples.

Non-reinforceable items include the Old Set, Ghost Set, Dark Set, Tingle Set, Phantom Set, Doom Rider Set, Majora’s Mask, Korok Mask, Midna’s Crown, Zanto’s Helmet and Ravio’s Hat.

You can find the complete activation of all fairies in our guide to the Great Fairies.

Best Armors by Situation

Situation Best choice Why?
Maximum regular defense Hylian Soldier Set, Zonaite Set or Wilderness Set All three achieve a fully improved 84 total defense.
Strongest single chest armor New warrior robe Reaches a maximum of 32 defense and allows Master Sword beams even without full hearts.
Melee and bosses Barbarian or Fierce Deity Set Three levels of attack power and reduced stamina consumption when charging attacks.
Early attack boost without improvements Phantom Set Each piece has 8 defense and attack power, but cannot be strengthened.
Climbing climbing set Faster climbing and less endurance for climbing jumps.
Rain and wet walls Toad Set The twice improved set prevents normal slipping.
Sky and swoop Aero set Better air control and no fall damage after two improvements.
Depths Eclipse or Depths Set Gloom protection or stronger glow.
Zonai vehicles Zonaite set Less battery consumption and faster energy recovery.
Sneak Ninja set Strong stealth bonus and faster running at night.
cold Orni set Two parts protect against extreme cold; the complete set prevents freezing.
Volcano Caves anti-fire set Fire protection and as a set bonus protection against ignition.
Desert desert set or sapphire headband Protection from daytime heat; Protection from the cold is still needed at night.
Koroks collect Korok mask Shakes and makes noise near an undetected Koroks.

Locations of all 36 armor sets

1. Old set

Components: Old toga, Archaic Legwear, old winter trousers
Basic effect: Only the old winter trousers offer cold protection
Set Bonus: No Set Bonus
Defense: 1 per part; not reinforceable

The Archaic Legwear are initially in the room of awakening. You can find the Old Toga in a chest in the Pondside Cave. The Old Winter Pants lie in a hollow tree trunk near Gutanbac Shrine. Since the toga, trousers and winter trousers do not meaningfully cover all three equipment slots at the same time, this is more of an early clothing collection than a classic set of three.

2. Hylia set

Components: Hylia Hood, Hylia Robe, Hylia Pants
Basic effect: No special effect
Set Bonus: No Set Bonus
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

Buy the three pieces from the Scout Post Armor Shop. The hood costs 70, the robe costs 130, and the pants cost 120 Rupees. After the mayoral election in Hateno Village is complete, Cece can pull the hood down or up again if desired. The set is cheap, available early and can be easily improved.

3. Hylian Soldier Set

Components: Hylian Helmet, Hylian Armor, Hylian Legguards
Basic effect: No special effect
Set Bonus: No Set Bonus
Defense: 12 basic defense, 84 maximum

Enter the Royal Secret Passage via Emergency Shelter in Lookout Landing or via Hyrule Castle. Take several hammer weapons and bomb flowers with you. The armor is in a cell behind a boulder that can be moved with the Ultrahand. The helmet is located behind bluish rock near a section of water and a Ice Like. You can find the leg armor behind a red rock wall near a small bridge with monsters. The set has the highest regular total defense together with the Zonaite and Wild set.

4. Orni set

Components: anti-snow feathers, Orni robe, Orni trousers
Basic effect: cold protection
Set Bonus: No freezing from ice attacks
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The complete set is sold in the Rito village. The Orni robe is the cheapest and most important part at 500 Rupees. Two parts are enough for extreme cold. If all three parts are upgraded at least twice, Link can no longer be frozen by normal ice attacks.

5. Anti-fire set

Components: anti-fire helmet, anti-fire armor, anti-fire trousers
Basic effect: fire protection
Set Bonus: No Burning
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The anti-fire armor can already be purchased from the YunoboCo HQ for 700 Rupees. The armor shop sells the full set in Goron City. Two parts provide sufficient fire protection for the hottest volcanic areas. The set bonus prevents Link from catching fire from fire attacks, but does not protect him from direct contact with lava.

6. Zora set

Components: Zora Helmet, Zora Armor, Zora Leg Guards
Basic effect: swimming speed increased; swimming up waterfalls; Spinning attack in water
Set Bonus: Less endurance during swimming sprint
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The Zora Armor is obtained during “Zora Armor Repair” after bringing an Ancient Arowana to Yona. You can find the helmet in “The Endless Punishment” in a cave on the Island of Floating Scales. According to Water Temple, the leg armor is in the Ancient Zora Sanctuary and belongs to “Sacrifice for Friendship”. Only the chest armor allows you to swim up waterfalls, the helmet unlocks the spin attack in the water.

7. Desert Set

Components: Desert Forehead Guard, Desert Shoulder Guard, Desert Leg Guard
Basic effect: heat protection
Set Bonus: Less Electrical Damage
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The merchant sells the desert forehead protector in the Kara-Kara Bazaar. Shoulder guards and leg guards are in the secret club of Gerudo Town. You can reach the shop via the underground water channels and the Ascend. Two parts provide protection from extreme desert heat. The set bonus reduces Electric damage, but does not make Link lightning-proof.

8. Insulation set

Components: insulating helmet, insulating armor, insulating pants
Basic effect: electrical protection
Set Bonus: No Lightning Damage
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The insulating helmet is in the Sarjon Woods Cave. Cut the roots, ride the underground river and follow the waterfall to the treasure room. The isolation armor is located in the Whistling Hill Cave behind several rock walls and a Shock Like. The insulating trousers are in the Calora Lake Cave. The twice-improved complete set makes Link immune to normal lightning strikes.

9. Ninja set

Components: Ninja mask, Ninja suit, Ninja pants
Basic effect: Sneak improves
Set Bonus: Increased Night Speed
Defense: 6 basic defense, 48 maximum

The set is sold in the armor shop of Kakariko Village. Initially the prices are extremely high. Speak to Claree and heal her grandmother with the requested Sun Vegetable Porridge to return normal prices. The set is ideal for catching insects, sneaking up on horses and carrying out surprise attacks.

10. Climbing set

Components: climbing headscarf, climbing gloves, climbing shoes
Basic effect: Climbing speed increases
Set Bonus: Less stamina for climbing jumps
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The climbing glove is behind a waterfall in the North Hyrule Plain Cave. You can find the climbing headscarf at the end of the wet Ploymus Mountain Cave. The climbing shoes are in the Upland Zorana Byroad: Go into the flooded ruin room, lift the gate and enter the low passage under the stairs. The set bonus only becomes active once all three parts have been improved at least twice.

11. Barbarian Set

Components: Barbarian mask, Barbarian clothes, Barbarian trousers
Basic Effect: Attack power increases
Set Bonus: Reduced stamina for charged attacks
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The barbarian clothes lie behind glowstone rubble in the Crenel Hills Cave; the Stone Talus in the main chamber can be bypassed. In the Robred Dropoff Cave you follow the groups of three statues each and use the Ascend at the marked points to reach the barbarian mask. The Barbarian Pants are stuck in a block of ice in the Walnot Mountain Cave. Each piece gives one level of attack power.

12. Light set

Components: luminous mask, luminous suit, luminous trousers
Basic effect: No basic effect displayed; lights up optically at night
Set Bonus: Monster disguise and increased damage with bone weapons
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The light set is sold together with the ninja armor in Kakariko Village. Heal Claree’s Grandmother first to bring the prices down to 800 Rupees each. The set bonus conceals Link from stalking enemies and increases the damage of bone weapons, including arrows and weapons enhanced with Gibdo Bone.

13. Bodyguard Set

Components: Bodyguard Cap, Bodyguard Robe, Bodyguard Boots
Basic effect: No special effect
Set Bonus: Reduced stamina for charged attacks
Defense: 12 basic defense, 72 maximum

The hat is behind a privacy screen in the Zelda’s room. You can find the robe below the First Gatehouse: Lift the bars with the Ultrahand and follow the left corridor to the chest. The boots are in the king’s study behind a sliding bookshelf in the library. The set has high defense and, after two upgrades, a useful charge attack bonus.

14. Toad Set

Components: Toad Hood, Toad Suit, Toad Boots
Basic effect: slip reduction
Set Bonus: Non-Slip
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

Starts the episode at Lucky Clover Gazette and solves Penn’s twelve stable researches. After completing four researches you will receive the toad suit, after nine you will receive the toad boots and after completing all twelve tasks at Traysi you will receive the toad hood. Without the set bonus, each piece only reduces the frequency of slipping. Only the twice-improved complete set completely prevents slipping during normal climbing in the rain.

15. Aero set

Components: Aero Mask, Aero Harness, Aero Leg Guard
Basic effect: Better control when diving
Set Bonus: No Fall Damage
Defense: 6 basic defense, 48 maximum

You can get the Aero Armor on the Island of the Test of Courage in the archipelago of Tabantha. The Aero Leg Armor is part of the Island of Valor in the North Hyrule Sky Archipelago. The Aero Mask is waiting on the Island of Daring in the South Lanayru Sky Archipelago. First fly through all the green rings, then pay for a Zonai Charge and beat the allotted time over time. If all three parts are upgraded twice, Link takes no fall damage regardless of the height of the fall.

16. Depths Set

Components: Hood of Darkness, Robe of Darkness, Leggings of Darkness
Basic effect: Gloom protection
Set Bonus: Additional Gloom Protection
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

Discover several Bargainer Statues in Depths. The robe will be available for 150 Poes after the second statue is unlocked, the gaiters will be available for 200 after further statues, and the hood at the end will be available for 300 Poes. The additional blue hearts in the set are consumed first by Gloom and regenerate outside of the harmful area.

17. Underground set

Components: underground mask, underground harness, underground trousers
Basic effect: lights
Set Bonus: Luminous Footprints
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The underground mask is in the Abandoned Abandoned Kara Kara Mine, the harness in the Daphnes Canyon Mine and the trousers in the Hylia Canyon Mine. Ancient maps in the sky can mark the chests, but are not a requirement. Each piece increases Link’s luminous radius. The twice-improved complete set also leaves glowing footprints.

18. Ghost Set

Components: Ghost Headdress, Ghost Robe, Ghost Hakama
Basic effect: Ruby Shell: Damage consumes Rupees instead of hearts
Set Bonus: No additional set bonus
Defense: 9 Total Defense; not reinforceable

Koltin hands over the ghost robe after a total of eight Bubbulfrog signa, the ghost hakama after 21 and the ghost headdress after 46 signa. The more parts you wear, the cheaper the ruby ​​armor becomes. If there are no more Rupees, Link will lose hearts as normal again.

19. Flame set

Components: flame headdress, flame doublet, flame trousers
Basic Effect: In Heat Fire Attack
Set Bonus: Faster charging of charge attacks in heat
Defense: 6 basic defense, 48 maximum

The flame trousers are in the correct, partially buried chest in Cephla Lake Cave; the dog in front of the cave can lead you to it. The flame doublet is at the end of the Goronbi River Cave. Build a path out of cooled lava slabs and later travel upstream on a slab. You can find the flame headdress in YunoboCo HQ South Cave on the other side of a lava lake. The attack only works in hot environments and does not replace fire protection.

20. Flash Beam Set

Components: Lightning Headdress, Charged Shirt, Lightning Pants
Basic effect: Electric attack
during thunderstorms
Set Bonus: Faster charging of charge attacks
during thunderstorms
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The set is required during “Secret of the Ring Ruins”. Tauro opens the first ruin chamber at the top of the Dracoto River; inside lies the Charged Shirt. Follow the serpentine river south. In two other ruin chambers there are lightning bolt trousers and lightning bolt headdress. Destroy rocks or burn roots at the entrance. The effect works during thunderstorms, but does not provide protection against lightning.

21. Snowstorm Set

Components: Blizzard Headdress, Blizzard Tunic, Blizzard Pants
Basic effect: When cold, ice attack
Set Bonus: Faster charging of charge attacks in cold conditions
Defense: 6 basic defense, 48 maximum

The blizzard headdress lies behind a fragile wall above the strong updraft in the Lake Kilsie Cave. You can find the Blizzard Tunic behind combustible thorns in the Brightcap Cave. The snow storm trousers are in the Hebra Headspring Cave; uses ice sheets, Ultrahand and Recall, to reach the upper rear area. The set does not increase protection from the cold, so you will need additional warming food or other equipment.

22. Yiga set

Components: Yiga mask, Yiga suit, Yiga pants
Basic effect: Stealth improved and access to Yiga facilities
Set Bonus: Increased Night Speed
Defense: 3 basic defense, 36 maximum

The Yiga Mask is located in the fenced base southeast of the Forgotten Plateau. You will receive the Yiga suit after the fight on Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. The Yiga Pants are located at the Maritta Branch in Aldor Highlands; In the main room, use the Ascend to reach the captured tailor. With the complete set you can enter the main hideout and start further Yiga trials.

23. Zonaite set

Components: Zonaite helmet, Zonaite armor, Zonaite knee pads
Basic effect: Zonai Devices consume less Energy Cell
Set Bonus: Faster Energy Recharge
Defense: 12 basic defense, 84 maximum

The Zonaite helmet lies on the Island of Light in the airspace of Tabantha. Turn the mirror beam through the system and follow the light to the chest. The Zonaite armor can be found deep inside the Zonaite Forge Island; activates the external switches and descends through the central shaft. The knee pads are located in the lower half of the large sphere at the Akkala Sky Mine. The set is the best choice for air motorcycles and other continuously operating Zonai vehicles.

24. Tingle set

Components: Tingles hood, Tingles shirt, Tingles tights
Basic effect: No special effect
Set Bonus: Increased Night Speed
Defense: 6 total defense; not reinforceable

Tingle’s shirt is in the Dueling Peaks South Cave. Transfer the statue pattern from the north cave to the switches in the south cave. You can find the tights in the Cape Cales Cliffbase Cave: Slide to the opening on the north side, whistle in front of the stone gate and defeat the pirates on the ship. The hood lies Statue of the Eighth Heroine Cave in the Gerudo highlands. Directs sunlight onto the Sensor + using mirrors and opens access.

25. Phantom set

Components: Phantom Helmet, Phantom Armor, Phantom Leg Guard
Basic Effect: Attack power increases
Set Bonus: No Set Bonus
Defense: 24 Total Defense; not reinforceable

The Phantom helmet is in the Puffer Beach Overhead Cave. Reach the high opening with a Rocket Shield or a Campfire Updraft. The Phantom Armor can be found deep in the Tamio River Downstream Cave behind rock walls and Gloom hands. The Phantom Legguard is located in the Old Altar Ruins under a sand whirlpool in the eastern Gerudo area. Each piece offers high base defense and one level of attack power.

26. Doom Rider Set

Components: Doom Rider Helmet, Doom Rider Armor, Doom Rider Boots
Basic effect: Sneak improves
Set Bonus: Monster disguise and increased damage with bone weapons
Defense: 12 Total Defense; not reinforceable

The boots belong to the North Lomei Labyrinth, the armor belongs to the Lomei Labyrinth Island in Akkala, and the helmet belongs to the South Lomei Labyrinth. Each series consists of the maze on the surface, a trial in the sky and the final area in Depths. Activate the four terminals in the sky and defeat the Flux Construct III below. The complete set camouflages Link from stalking enemies and strengthens bone weapons.

27. Dark Set

Components: dark hood, dark robe, dark trousers
Basic effect: No special effect
Set Bonus: Increased Night Speed
Defense: 9 Total Defense; not reinforceable

The Dark Robe will be offered early for 150 Poes. With further Bargainer Statues discovered, dark trousers for 200 and dark hood for 300 Poes appear in the range. The full set makes Link look like Shadow Link and increases his movement speed at night.

28. Fierce Deity Set

Components: Grim Deity Cap, Grim Deity Mail, Grim Deity Boots
Basic Effect: Attack power increases
Set Bonus: Reduced stamina for charged attacks
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

Open the correct chest with the flame trousers in the Cephla Lake Cave and then read Misko’s message in a bottle. The hat is in the Skull Lake Cave. Jump through the right eye of the skull and climb to the chest in the large chamber. You can find the tank in a low opening in the Akkala Fortress ruins. The boots are in the Ancient Tree Stump Cave. Return to the Cephla Lake Cave with all three pieces and open the final room with the Grim Deity Sword.

29. Awakening Set

Components: Awakening Mask, Awakening Robe, Awakening Pants
Basic effect: No special effect
Set Bonus: Attack power increases
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

Read the first stone tablet behind the flaming doublet in Goronbi River Cave. To get the Awakening Robe, press the switch on the southwest pillar at the Ancient Stone Pillars and enter the opened cave. For the awakening trousers, use the soldier’s two-handed sword lying there correctly on the statue in the Coliseum Ruins. For the awakening mask, on the Thundra Plateau at noon, extend the shadow of the southern pillar with connected tree trunks to the northern pillar.

30. Wilderness Set

Components: wilderness hat, wilderness robe, wilderness trousers
Basic effect: No special effect
Set Bonus: Attack power increases
Defense: 12 basic defense, 84 maximum

The Wilderness Hat is located at Hebra Dark Skeleton in the extreme northwest. You can find the Wilderness Garb at Gerudo Dark Skeleton on the southwest edge of the map. The Wilderness Pants are located at Eldin Dark Skeleton north of the Fire Temple. The chests stand between the huge bones. The set has the highest regular maximum defense and an attack bonus after two upgrades.

31. Original set

Components: Origin Cap, Origin Robe, Origin Pants
Basic effect: No special effect
Set Bonus: Attack power increases
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The source cap lies in the Corvash Canyon Mine in the southeastern Faron subsurface. You can find the original garment in the Dueling Canyons Mine directly under the twin mountains. The source trousers lie in the Tuft Canyon Mine in the northwestern Hebra underground. Old cards can mark the three chests. Alternatively, matching pieces can appear randomly via the 8-bit Link amiibo.

32. Time set

Components: Time cap, Time robe, Time trousers
Basic effect: No special effect
Set Bonus: Attack power increases
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The Time Cap lies behind Shutar’s Lava Falls in the western Hebra Underground. You can find the period garment in the Lindor Canyon Mine under the Hyrule Ridge. The time pants are in the mine in the Gerudo Canyon, which is easiest to reach with the Gerudo Summit Chasm. The set can alternatively appear via Ocarina of Time Link or Young Link as an amiibo reward.

33. Wind set

Components: wind cap, wind robe, wind trousers
Basic effect: No special effect
Set Bonus: Attack power increases
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The Windmütze lies beneath the Rist Peninsula. Jump into the abyss on one of the outer islands and work your way through the long rock tunnel. You can find the wind robe in the Cuho Canyon Mine in the western Depths. The wind pant is located in the Cresia Pit Mine far to the southeast below the Cape Cales. Alternatively, the Toon Link amiibo can deliver the parts randomly.

34. Shadow Set

Components: shadow hat, shadow robe, shadow pants
Basic effect: No special effect
Set Bonus: Attack power increases
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

For the Shadow Hat you have to defeat the King’s Gleeok in the Gleeok’s Cave under the Thyphlo Ruins. The Shadow Robe lies in the Rist Mine under the spiral Rist Peninsula. You can find the Shadow Pants in the Ancient Underground Fortress directly below the Akkala Fortress. Alternatively, Twilight Princess Link, Smash Link or Wolf Link can provide parts of the set.

35. Sky set

Components: Celestial Cap, Celestial Robe, Celestial Pants
Basic effect: No special effect
Set Bonus: Attack power increases
Defense: 9 basic defense, 60 maximum

The sky cap lies in a hollow tree trunk in the Retsam Grove under Hateno Village. You can find the Celestial Robe in Minshi Grove below the Hyrule Forest. The sky pants are in the Crenel Canyon Mine under the Crenel Hills. Alternatively, the Skyward Sword Link amiibo can randomly drop the three pieces from Treasure Chests.

36. Heroic spirit from ancient times

Components: A single piece of armor covers the head, upper body and legs at the same time
Basic effect: Visually transforms Link into the ancient hero
Set Bonus: Stronger Master Sword Beams after two upgrades
Defense: 12 basic defense, 84 maximum

Complete all 152 shrines and return to the Goddess Statue in the Time Temple on Great Sky Island. A chamber with the chest opens behind the statue. The heroic spirit occupies all three equipment slots at the same time and therefore counts as its own one-piece set in many overviews. To improve, you need, among other things, large quantities of Zonaite and rare monster horns.

Individual masks, helmets and special clothing

The following pieces of armor either do not belong to a complete combination of three or have an independent effect. Some individual headgear can be improved, but many specific masks cannot.

Armor part Effect Location
Old hair band No effect In Zelda’s secret well behind her house in Hateno Village.
New warrior robe Highest defense of a single top Read Zelda’s Diary in the Well from Hateno Village. Then light the two fire bowls in front of the throne in the Sanctum of Hyrule Castle and open the hidden chest.
Commemorative Robe No effect; high defense Discover all the Bargainer Statues and then buy it for 400 Poes.
Cece Deluxe Pure fashion Reward after completing the mayoral election in Hateno Village.
lightning protection helmet No lightning damage Wearing the full Yiga set, enter the A Place of Shelter and defeat nine Yiga within one minute in the third training stage.
sand boots Run faster on sand Buy it from the Secret Club of Gerudo Town after completing the Gerudo main quest.
snow boots Run faster in the snow Buy it from the Secret Club of Gerudo Town after completing the Gerudo main quest.
Ruby headband cold protection Jewelry shop in Gerudo Town after the main regional quest.
Sapphire headband heat protection Jewelry shop in Gerudo Town after the main regional quest.
Diamond Headband Attack power increases jewelry store in Gerudo Town; expensive, but can be strengthened up to 28 defense.
Topaz earrings electrical protection jewelry store in Gerudo Town.
Opal earrings Swimming speed increases jewelry store in Gerudo Town.
Amber earrings High defense jewelry store in Gerudo Town; Defense can be strengthened up to 28.
Medoh helmet cold protection; strengthens Tulin’s attack In the North Biron Snowshelf Cave. After the Wind Temple, Tulin gives a clue.
Rudania helmet fire protection; strengthens Yunobo’s attack In the Lizard’s Burrow cave between the two lizard-shaped lakes in Eldin. After the Fire Temple, Yunobo gives a hint.
Ruta helmet swimming speed; strengthens Sidon’s attack In a cave under the Zora village, accessible behind the large waterfall. After the Water Temple, Sidon gives a hint.
Naboris helmet electrical protection; strengthens Riju’s attack In the West Gerudo Underground Ruins. After the Lightning Temple, Riju gives a clue.
Bokoblin mask Camouflages from Bokoblins First reward from Koltin for a Bubbulfrog Signum.
Moblin Mask Camouflages from Moblins Koltin’s second mask reward.
Lizalfos mask Camouflages from Lizalfos Koltin’s exchange series.
Horriblin mask Hides from Horriblins Koltin’s exchange series.
Lynel mask Deceptive Lynels only for a short time Koltin’s Last Monster Mask.
Majora’s Mask Camouflages from several common monster types Floating Coliseum; defeats five waves of Lynel.
Korok mask Responds to undetected Koroks Forest Coliseum; defeats the black Gloom-Hinox.
Midnas Crown Gloom protection Lone Island Coliseum; Defeats five waves of Bokoblin.
Zantos helmet No freezing Scorching Coliseum; Defeats five waves of Moblin.
Shiek mask Sneak improves Desert Coliseum; defeats five waves of Horriblin.
Ravios cap Faster side climbing Secluded Coliseum; defeats five Lizalfos waves.
Blue lobster shirt heat protection; faster sailing with Korok compartment From a sunken chest in Lurelin Village; is required for a Side Quest.

amiibo, Ancient Maps and Underground Treasures

The historical hero sets from The Legend of Zelda, Ocarina of Time, The Wind Waker, Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword can be found completely without amiibo in Depths. Matching amiibo simply provide an additional random option.

Old maps from Treasure Chests in the sky mark many of these Locations with a red X. The map is not necessary: If you know the location, you can open the underground chest immediately. You can find all the markings in our guide to the Old Maps and Treasures.

Majora’s Mask, Korok-Mask, Midna’s Crown, Zanto’s Helmet, Shiek Mask and Ravio’s Hat come from special underground arenas. You can find enemy waves and tactics in the overview all arenas and rewards.

Dark and Depths Set are purchased from Mage Statues with Wisps. Our guide to the will-o’-the-wisps and Bargainer Statues provides further information.

A complete list of characters and possible Treasure Chests can be found on our amiibo in Tears of the Kingdom page.

Sold or lost armor replaces

After the mayoral election is over, Cece resells many special armor pieces that have already been found in Hateno Village. Historical hero clothing, special weapons and underground treasures are also unlocked at Bargainer Statues after the first discovery.

You can purchase normal shop armor again from the original dealer at any time. Not all unique quest rewards are offered by every merchant. Therefore, only sell rare equipment if you are sure that it appeared in Sagonos or in the Mage Statue range.

The three early cave treasures marked by Meeshy are described in detail in our guide to Misko’s Treasure.

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