The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Armor Collection Guide

🛡️ Armor Overview

Tears of the Kingdom features a comprehensive armor system covering head, body, and leg slots. Each armor piece has unique defense stats and special effects.

Armor Type	Quantity	Avg. Defense	Primary Effect	Acquisition Difficulty
🏪 Shop Armor	15+	5-15	Basic defense	★★☆☆☆
🎭 Quest Armor	10+	10-20	Special effects	★★★☆☆
🏛️ Shrine Armor	8+	15-25	Advanced effects	★★★★☆
⭐ Legendary Armor	5+	25+	Top-tier effects	★★★★★

🏪 Shop Armor

Lookout Landing Shop

Armor Name	Slot	Defense	Price	Special Effect
Cloth Tunic	Body	5	50 Rupees	None
Leather Armor	Body	8	100 Rupees	None
Iron Armor	Body	12	200 Rupees	None
Cloth Cap	Head	3	30 Rupees	None
Leather Cap	Head	5	60 Rupees	None

Rito Village Shop

Armor Name	Slot	Defense	Price	Special Effect
Rito Headband	Head	5	150 Rupees	Glide Speed +10%
Rito Tunic	Body	8	200 Rupees	Wind Resistance
Rito Greaves	Legs	5	150 Rupees	Movement Speed +5%

Zora's Domain Shop

Armor Name	Slot	Defense	Price	Special Effect
Zora Helm	Head	5	150 Rupees	Water Breathing
Zora Armor	Body	8	200 Rupees	Swim Speed +20%
Zora Greaves	Legs	5	150 Rupees	Swim Speed +10%

Goron City Shop

Armor Name	Slot	Defense	Price	Special Effect
Goron Mask	Head	8	200 Rupees	Fire Resistance
Goron Armor	Body	12	300 Rupees	Fireproof Level 1
Goron Boots	Legs	8	200 Rupees	Rock Resistance

Gerudo Town Shop

Armor Name	Slot	Defense	Price	Special Effect
Gerudo Veil	Head	5	150 Rupees	Heat Res. Level 1
Gerudo Armor	Body	8	200 Rupees	Heat Res. Level 2
Gerudo Boots	Legs	5	150 Rupees	Desert Movement Speed +10%

🎭 Quest Armor

Side Quest Reward Armor

Armor Name	Slot	Defense	Quest Source	Special Effect
Stealth Mask	Head	10	Kakariko Village quest	Stealth +50%
Stealth Tunic	Body	15	Kakariko Village quest	Stealth +75%
Stealth Tights	Legs	10	Kakariko Village quest	Stealth +50%
Gale Garb	Head	12	Rito Village quest	Glide Speed +20%
Splash Armor	Body	15	Zora's Domain quest	Swim Speed +30%
Flamebreaker Armor	Body	18	Goron City quest	Fireproof Level 2
Desert Voe Headband	Head	15	Gerudo quest	Lightning Resistance

Quest Armor Acquisition Tips

1. Prioritize Village Quests — Village quest rewards typically include armor with special effects
2. Collect Rare Materials — Some quests require rare materials to trigger
3. Talk to NPCs — Multiple conversations may unlock hidden quests
4. Check Quest Boards — The quest board at Lookout Landing displays available quests

🏛️ Shrine Armor

Shrine Challenge Reward Armor

Armor Name	Slot	Defense	Shrine Source	Special Effect
Ancient Helm	Head	15	Ancient Ruins shrine	Armor Penetration +20%
Ancient Cuirass	Body	20	Ancient Ruins shrine	Armor Penetration +30%
Ancient Greaves	Legs	15	Ancient Ruins shrine	Armor Penetration +20%
Sky Helm	Head	12	Sky shrine	Glide Speed +30%
Sky Armor	Body	18	Sky shrine	Aerial Movement +20%
Depths Helm	Head	15	Depths shrine	Night Vision
Depths Armor	Body	20	Depths shrine	Gloom Resistance +50%

Shrine Armor Acquisition Tips

1. Complete Shrine Challenges — Shrine challenges are the primary source of advanced armor
2. Find Hidden Shrines — Hidden shrines offer better rewards
3. Collect Lights of Blessing — Lights of Blessing can be exchanged for rare materials
4. Explore the Depths — Shrines in the Depths yield special armor

⬆️ Armor Upgrades

Great Fairy Fountain Upgrade System

At the Great Fairy Fountains, you can use materials to upgrade armor, enhancing defense stats and special effects.

Upgrade Levels

Upgrade Level	Required Materials	Defense Boost	Effect Boost
Basic	Basic Materials x 5	+3	+10%
Mid-Tier	Mid-Tier Materials x 10	+5	+20%
Advanced	Advanced Materials x 15	+8	+30%
Ultimate	Rare Materials x 20	+12	+50%

Upgrade Material Requirements

Armor Type	Basic Materials	Mid-Tier Materials	Advanced Materials	Ultimate Materials
Shop Armor	Iron Ore x 5	Amber x 10	Sapphire x 15	Diamond x 20
Quest Armor	Monster Materials x 5	Rare Monster Materials x 10	Ancient Core x 15	Legendary Materials x 20
Shrine Armor	Ore x 5	Elemental Ore x 10	Rare Ore x 15	Legendary Ore x 20
Legendary Armor	Legendary Materials x 5	Legendary Materials x 10	Legendary Materials x 15	Legendary Materials x 20

Upgrade Priority Recommendations

Priority	Armor Type	Reason	Recommended Timing
1	Legendary Armor	Highest defense	Late game
2	Shrine Armor	Strong special effects	Mid game
3	Quest Armor	Practical special effects	Mid game
4	Shop Armor	Basic defense	Early game

🎯 Set Bonuses

Full Set Bonuses

When equipping all three pieces (head, body, legs) of the same armor set, an additional set bonus is activated.

Set Name	Pieces	Set Bonus	Acquisition Difficulty
Rito Set	3	Glide Speed +30%	★★☆☆☆
Zora Set	3	Swim Speed +50%	★★★☆☆
Goron Set	3	Fireproof Level 3	★★★☆☆
Gerudo Set	3	Heat Res. Level 3	★★★☆☆
Stealth Set	3	Stealth +100%	★★★★☆
Ancient Set	3	Armor Penetration +50%	★★★★☆
Sky Set	3	Aerial Movement +50%	★★★★★
Legendary Set	3	All Stats +30%	★★★★★

Set Combination Recommendations

Exploration Set

Slot	Recommended Armor	Effect
Head	Sky Helm	Glide Speed +30%
Body	Sky Armor	Aerial Movement +20%
Legs	Rito Greaves	Movement Speed +5%

Combat Set

Slot	Recommended Armor	Effect
Head	Ancient Helm	Armor Penetration +20%
Body	Ancient Cuirass	Armor Penetration +30%
Legs	Ancient Greaves	Armor Penetration +20%

Survival Set

Slot	Recommended Armor	Effect
Head	Goron Mask	Fire Resistance
Body	Goron Armor	Fireproof Level 1
Legs	Goron Boots	Rock Resistance

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