Welcome to the ultimate guide for armor sets in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! As one of the most beloved and immersive open-world adventures, Breath of the Wild offers a vast array of unique armor sets for players to discover and equip. Each set has its own distinct abilities and characteristics, providing Link with a variety of benefits to aid him on his quest to save Hyrule. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer to the realm, our comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to locate, acquire, and utilize these armor sets to their full potential.
The armor sets in Breath of the Wild not only offer protection from various types of damage, but also grant special bonuses, such as increased attack power, stealth, or heat resistance. Some sets even provide unique abilities, like the ability to climb faster or swim up waterfalls. To unlock these additional benefits, players must obtain and wear all the pieces of a particular armor set. Furthermore, upgrading these sets at Great Fairy Fountains will enhance their protective capabilities and may unlock new bonuses, making them indispensable assets during your journey.
Our detailed guide covers the location of each armor set, along with tips on how to obtain them, whether they’re found in treasure chests, bought from vendors, or earned as rewards for completing challenging quests. We also provide in-depth explanations of the benefits and unique abilities offered by each set, as well as instructions on how to upgrade them. With this information at your fingertips, you’ll be well-equipped to face any challenge in the expansive world of Hyrule, and fully prepared to uncover the secrets that await you in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
| Armor Set | Location | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| 🛡️ Hylian Clothes Set | Kakariko Village | Set bonus: None Hylian Hood: Increases your defense Hylian Tunic: Increases your defense Hylian Trousers: Increases your defense |
| 💂 Soldier’s Armor Set | Hateno Village | Set bonus: None Soldier’s Helm: Increases your defense Soldier’s Armor: Increases your defense Soldier’s Greaves: Increases your defense |
| 🌬️ Climbing Gear Set | Ree Dahee Shrine | Set bonus: Increases climbing speed and stamina efficiency Climbing Bandanna: Increases climbing speed and stamina recovery Climbing Gear: Increases climbing speed Climbing Boots: Reduces stamina consumption while climbing |
| ❄️ Snowquill Clothing Set | Rito Village | Set bonus: Unfreezable Snowquill Headdress: Grants a Cold Resistance effect Snowquill Tunic: Grants a Cold Resistance effect and increases your defense Snowquill Trousers: Grants a Cold Resistance effect and increases your defense |
| 🏜️ Desert Voe Set | Naboris | Set bonus: Heat Resistance Desert Voe Headband: Grants a Heat Resistance effect Desert Voe Spaulder: Increases your defense Desert Voe Trousers: Grants a Heat Resistance effect and increases your defense |
| 🔥 Flamebreaker Armor Set | Goron City | Set bonus: Reduces damage taken from fire and lava Flamebreaker Helm: Reduces damage taken from fire and lava and grants a heat resistance effect Flamebreaker Armor: Reduces damage taken from fire and lava Flamebreaker Boots: Reduces damage taken from fire and lava |
| 🌊 Zora Armor Set | Zora’s Domain | Set bonus: Increases swimming speed Zora Helm: Grants a shock resistance effect and increases your swimming speed Zora Armor: Increases your swimming speed and allows you to climb waterfalls Zora Greaves: Increases your swimming speed and allows you to climb waterfalls |
| 🕵️ Stealth Gear Set | Purchased from the armor vendor Claree in Kakariko village. | Set bonus: Increases your stealth Stealth Mask: Increases your stealth and grants a Night Speed Up effect Stealth Chest Guard: Increases your stealth Stealth Tights: Increases your stealth and grants a move speed up at night effect |
| 🌞 Radiant Armor Set | Purchased from the armor vendor Claree in Kakariko village. | Set bonus: Increases your attack power at night and during the day Radiant Mask: Increases your attack power at night Radiant Shirt: Increases your attack power during the day Radiant Tights: Increases your attack power at night and during the day |
| 🦁 Barbarian Armor Set | Akkala Ancient Tech Lab | Set bonus: Increases attack power when worn as a complete set Barbarian Helm: Increases attack power and allows you to charge up a charge attack Barbarian Armor: Increases unarmed attack power and allows you to charge up a spin attack Barbarian Leg Wraps: Increases running speed and grants a longer stamina wheel |
| 🏹 Ancient Armor Set | Akkala Ancient Tech Lab | Set bonus: Increases damage done by Ancient and Guardian weapons Ancient Helm: Grants a night vision effect and increases Ancient and Guardian weapon damage Ancient Cuirass: Reduces damage taken from Ancient and Guardian attacks Ancient Greaves: Allows you to move more quickly when carrying an Ancient or Guardian weapon |
| 💰 Dark Armor Set | Kilton’s Fang and Bone shop | Set bonus: Increases your movement speed at night Dark Hood: Increases your stealth at night and makes you harder to detect by enemies Dark Tunic: Increases your swimming speed and allows you to swim up waterfalls Dark Trousers: Grants a Night Speed Up effect |
| ⚡ Rubber Armor | Various locations. Chest: Found in cave beneath Teniten Shrine | Set bonus: Unshockable Helm: Increases your shock resistance and allows you to move more quickly in water Chest Guard: Increases your shock resistance and grants a shockwave attack when you charge up your spin attack. Tights: Increases your shock resistance and allows you to move more quickly in water |
