Tears of the Kingdom – All Armor Set Locations & Best Early Options
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players will need to collect many types of armor to protect themselves in Hyrule.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is filled with items and equipment for players to find and use in their adventures across Hyrule. One of the features that fans can look forward to is the return of armor sets, which provide Link with better defensive capabilities, abilities, and bonuses that can aid them in their adventures.
** This Guide is currently in progress, and will continue to update as new info becomes available**
Tears of the Kingdom will see new and returning armor sets for players to find and use in their journey, each with various bonuses that can aid you on your quest, such as improved resistance to cold or hot weather. With upgrades provided by Great Fairy Fountains, you’ll be able to adapt and take advantage of their unique capabilities and handle any situation you encounter.
In this guide, you can find every armor piece available in Tears of the Kingdom, including their locations and details on how to upgrade them.
Contents
- How to Upgrade Armor
- Great Fairy Fountain Locations
- Every Armor Set in TotK
- Barbarian Set
- Champion’s Leathers
- Charged Set
- Climbing Set
- Dark Set
- Depths Set
- Desert Voe Set
- Ember Set
- Evil Spirit Set
- Fierce Diety Set
- Flamebreaker Set
- Froggy Set
- Frostbite Set
- Glide Set
- Hero Set
- Hylian Set
- Miner Set
- Monster Masks
- Mystic Set
- Phantom Set
- Radiant Set
- Royal Guard Set
- Rubber Set
- Sky Set
- Snowquill Set
- Soldier’s Set
- Stealth Set
- Time Set
- Tingle Set
- Twilight Set
- Wind Set
- Yiga Set
- Zonaite Set
- Zora Set
How to Upgrade Armor in Tears of the Kingdom

To upgrade your armor, you’ll need to find one of the Great Fairy Fountains scattered across Hyrule. These fountains are home to the great fairies, which will upgrade your armor, given you have the suitable material to do so, increasing their defense and providing additional bonuses as they level up.
Every Great Fairy Fountain Location
Below you will find the location of every Fairy Fountain and what you need to do to unlock them, and what level of upgrade they provide.
Fairy Fountain Location | Description |
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![]() | Great Fairy Tera will provide you with one-star upgrades. To unlock Great Fairy Tera, you’ll need to complete the “Serenade to a Great Fairy” side quest. |
![]() | Great Fairy Mija will provide you with two-star upgrades. To unlock Great Fairy Mija, you’ll need to complete the “Serenade to Mija” side quest. |
![]() | Great Fairy Kaysa will provide you with three-star upgrades. To unlock Great Fairy Tera, you’ll need to complete the “Serenade to Kaysa” side quest. |
![]() | Great Fairy Cotera will provide you with four-star upgrades. To unlock Great Fairy Cotera, you’ll need to complete the “Serenade to Cotera” side quest. |
Every Armor Set in Tears of the Kingdom

Below you will find all the armor sets available in Tears of the Kingdom, their locations, abilities, and defensive capabilities.
Archaic Armor Set
These are some of the first armor pieces you can find in the tutorial Sky Island in Tears of the Kingdom. While the tunic and legwear offer no additional set bonuses, the Archaic Warm Greaves will provide the Cold Resistance bonus, protecting you from colder climates.
Hero of the Wild Set
Originally a reward for completing every shrine in BOTW, the Hero of the Wild set returns in TOTK as one of the sets scattered around The Depths. However, instead of being found inside abandoned mines, each piece of the Wild Set is found inside the skull of a great skeleton.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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TBA | Cap of the Wild | 4 | In a Dark Skeleton underneath the Hebra Region | TBA |
TBA | Tunic of the Wild | 4 | In a Dark Skeleton underneath the Gerudo Region | TBA |
TBA | Trousers of the Wild | 4 | In a Dark Skeleton underneath the Eldin Region | TBA |
Awakening Armor Set
The Awakening Set is a new amiibo set introduced in TOTK, but players don’t have to own the toys-to-life figurine in order to claim this set. There are a series of puzzles locking the pieces behind stone doors, and we have a guide on how to get the whole set.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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TBA | Mask of Awakening | 3 | Can be found at noon in the Thundra Plateau by completing a puzzle | TBA |
TBA | Tunic of Awakening | 3 | Find the hidden button that opens a secret passage at Ancient Columns | TBA |
TBA | Trousers of Awakening | 3 | Solve the statue puzzle at the bottom of the Coliseum Ruins in Hyrule Fields | TBA |
Barbarian Armor Set
A fan-favorite set from BOTW, the Barbarian Armor returns in TotK with the same attack buffing effect that made it so iconic. While the locations can be found by completing the Misko’s Treasure quest, players can find them anytime in a series of caves.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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TBA | Barbarian Helm | 3 | Inside Robred Dropoff Cave. The entrance is southeast of Kakariko Village, directly south of Phalian Highlands | TBA |
TBA | Barbarian Armor | 3 | Inside Crenel Hills Cave. The entrance is on the west side of Crenel Hills | TBA |
TBA | Barbarian Leg Wraps | 3 | Inside Walnot Mountain Cave. The entrance is east of the mountain next to a small body of water. | TBA |
Champion’s Leathers
The Champion’s Leathers returns in Tears of the Kingdom, this time with some extra flair thanks to extra leather padding and gauntlets. It’s worth picking this up early to give yourself some decent defense when you first enter Hyrule.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Champions Tunic | 5 | Located inside the Hyrule Castle Sanctum behind the throne. Light the candles to reveal its hiding place | ![]() |
Charged Armor Set
The Charged Set offers a bonus unique to Tears of the Kingdom. It heightens attack power during thunderstorms. When wearing all three pieces with a level two upgrade, players get the Stormy Weather Charge bonus which raises the speed of charged attacks and produces an electric burst at the end of combos.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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TBA | Charged Headdress | 3 | Behind destructible vines in Dracozu Rive near the lake | TBA |
TBA | Charged Shirt | 3 | Located inside some ruins in Dracozu Lake | TBA |
TBA | Charged Trousers | 3 | Behind destructible rubble leading into a ruin in Damel Forest | TBA |
Climbing Gear Armour Set
The Climbing Gear Armor set makes climbing in Tears of the Kingdom much easier, as it increases your climbing speed, and having the full set of level 2 gear reduces Link’s stamina usage when he jumps while climbing.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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TBA | Climber’s Bandana | 3 | Located in Polymous Mountain Cave between Zora’s Domain and Lulu Lake | TBA |
![]() | Climbing Gear | 3 | Located northeast of Lookout Landing, inside of the North Hyrule Plain Cave. | ![]() |
TBA | Climbing Boots | 3 | Located in Upland Zorona Byroad, a cave southwest of Zora’s Domain | TBA |
Dark Armor Set
For those who want a bit of edge during their playthrough, you will want to locate the Dark Armor set that turns Link into Dark Link. This journey starts by talking to the Bargainer statue in Lookout Landing and then finding five more within The Depths.
This armor set grants link increased movement speed at night.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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TBA | Dark Hood | 3 | Pray at a second Bargainer Statue in the Depths Costs 150 Poes | TBA |
TBA | Dark Tunic | 3 | Pray at a fourth Bargainer Statue in the Depths Costs 200 Poes | TBA |
TBA | Dark Trousers | 3 | Pray at a sixth Bargainer Statue in the Depths Costs 300 Poes | TBA |
The Depths Armor Set
The Dark set isn’t the only armor players can buy from the Bargainer Statues. In fact, a brand new set of armor can be bought after talking to the statue in Lookout Landing and finding all six subterranean Bargainers.
The Depths armor set is especially useful when wandering around underground, as it wards off the effects of gloom for a short period of time.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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TBA | Hood of the Depths | 3 | Pray at a third Bargainer Statue in the Depths Costs 150 Poes | TBA |
TBA | Tunic of the Depths | 3 | Pray at a fifth Bargainer Statue in the Depths Costs 200 Poes | TBA |
TBA | Gaiters of the Depths | 3 | Pray at a seventh Bargainer Statue in the Depths Costs 300 Poes | TBA |
Desert Voe Set
If you want to stay cool while looking cool, the Desert Voe armor is a stylish way to negate the effects of hot weather. But good looks don’t come cheap, as link will have to fork over a little over 2,000 rupees to afford this outfit.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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TBA | Desert Voe Headband | 3 | Purchased from Kara Kara Bazaar in Gerudo Desert. Costs 450 Rupees | TBA |
TBA | Desert Voe Spaulder | 3 | Purchased from the secret fashion club in Gerudo Town. Costs 1300 Rupees | TBA |
TBA | Desert Voe Trousers | 3 | Purchased from the secret fashion club in Gerudo Town. Costs 650 Rupees | TBA |
Ember Armor Set
The Ember set is perfect for fighting in the Desert as it grants a bonus to attack damage while in Hot Weather. And when all pieces are worn and leveled up to level two, the set grants the Hot Weater Charge bonus, which makes charge attacks faster and produces a burst of flame at the end of a combo.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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TBA | Ember Headdress | 2 | Found inside the YunoboCo HQ South Cave in Goron City | TBA |
TBA | Ember Shirt | 2 | Located inside the Goronbi River Cave southwest of Goron Hotsprings | TBA |
TBA | Ember Trousers | 2 | Inside Celpha Lake Cave in Eldin Canyon near the back wall | TBA |
Evil Spirit Set
Just because you’re the hero of Hyrule doesn’t mean you can’t use the power of evil to your advantage. With the Evil Spirit set, players can ignore Stal enemies and increase their damage with bone weapons while also taking on the appearance of a villain.
That said, each piece of the armor takes considerable effort to obtain, so clear your schedule and strap on your problem solving hat.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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TBA | Evil Spirit Mask | 4 | Complete South Lomei Prophecy side quest labyrinth | TBA |
TBA | Evil Spirit Armor | 4 | Complete the Lomei Labyrinth Islan Prophecy side quest | TBA |
TBA | Evil Spirit Greaves | 4 | Complete North Lomei Prophecy side quest labyrinth | TBA |
Fierce Deity Link Set
Fierce Deity Link is one of the coolest itterations of Link in the franchise, and players can harness his power once more in TotK. A set once exclusive to amiibo in BotW can now be found in chests scattered around Hyrule. While it’s a chore to piece together, the set grants Link raised attack power and has a bonus that decreases the amount of stamina consumed by charged attacks.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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TBA | Fierce Deity Mask | 3 | Inside Skull Lake Cave located to the west of the Akkala Wilds | TBA |
TBA | Fierce Deity Armor | 3 | Inside a hole in the southwest corner of the Akkala Citadel Ruins | TBA |
TBA | Fierce Deity Boots | 3 | North of Mount Daphnes (southwest of Lookout Landing) inside a large hollow tree trunk | TBA |
Flamebreaker Armor Set
The Flamebreaker Armor set in Tears of the Kingdom comes with the Flame Guard bonus, which protects players from Scorching Climates such as Death Mountain. By wearing the whole set, players will have complete immunity to these climates and can explore them without being damaged by the extreme heat. It should be noted that some areas will require the whole set to be protected.
Froggy Set
BotW taught players to hate climbing in the rain, but the Froggy Set teaches them to embrace it. Granting players the power to climb on slippery surfaces, the Froggy Set is one of the most useful armors in TotK… but it’s going to take some time to get.
In order to get the pieces of this set, players have to complete the Potential Princess Sightings side adventure.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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TBA | Froggy Hood | 3 | Complete all of Penn’s Side Adventures in different stables | TBA |
TBA | Froggy Sleeve | 3 | Complete 14 of Penn’s Side Adventures in different stables | TBA |
TBA | Froggy Leggings | 3 | Complete 9 of Penn’s Side Adventures in different stables | TBA |
Frostbite Armor Set
The Frostbite Armor set in Tears of the Kingdom will give players an increase to Cold Weather Attack.
Glide Armor Set
The Glide Armor set gives Tears of the Kingdom players improved mobility when Skydiving, making it easier to maneuver as they jump from Sky Islands.
Hylian Armor Set
The Hylian Armor set offers no additional set bonuses, but should be the first armor you get in order to provide you with some protection when you first touch down in Hyrule.
Monster Masks
Monster Armor is obtained by seeking out Koltin and Kilton near Woodland Stable. They’re a pair of monster brothers who give Link a couple of quests before Koltin sets up show as a unique Monster Armor vendor. The armor pieces offer unique benefits, such as letting Link blend in with Moblins.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Bokoblin Mask | 3 | Allows Link to blend in with Bokoblins. You’ll need to find Kilton and Koltin and complete their quests in order to purchase this armor. Cost: 1 Bubbul Gem | This varies from night to night. Speak to Kilton in Tarrey Town for details. |
![]() | Moblin Mask | 3 | Allows Link to blend in with Moblins. You’ll need to find Kilton and Koltin and complete their quests in order to purchase this armor. Cost: 2 Bubbul Gems | This varies from night to night. Speak to Kilton in Tarray Town for details. |
Phantom Armor Set
The Phantom Armor is scattered across Hyrule and will take a bit of time to find. Wearing this armor will provide players with the Attack Up bonus, making them deal more damage to enemies with their attacks.
Radiant Armor Set
The Radiant Armor set provides players with a disguise against skeleton enemies found in Hyrule, as well as making bone weapons deal more damage if players have the pieces of armor.
Royal Armor Set
The Royal Armor Set is a helpful collection you can acquire early on during your playthrough in Tears of the Kingdom.
Rubber Armor Set
The Rubber Armor set will give players Shock Resistance, which will mitigate the damage done by shock weapons and enemies. Like other armor sets, the more pieces you have equipped, the better the effect.
Snowquill Armor Set
The Snowquill Armor set will give players the Cold Resistance bonus, which protects from cold weather at locations like the Hedra Mountains. With a complete set, you’ll also gain the Unfreezable bonus, which makes Link immune to the freeze effect. However, Link will still take damage from freeze-based attacks such as Ice Keese.
Stealth Armor Set
The Stealth Armor set will give players the Stealth Up bonus, making them quieter and able to sneak around enemies much easier for sneak attacks or to bypass them. The more pieces of the set you wear, the better the bonus.
Yiga Clan Set
The Yiga Mask is the headwear of the Yiga Clan, a secret organization bent on the destruction of Hyrule and loyal servants to Ganondorf. This mask will give players the Stealth up bonus. As with the Stealth Armor set, this will make Link quieter and able to sneak around enemies easier.
Zora Armor Set
You can get part of the Zora Armor Set by completing a quest in Tears of the Kingdom, but the rest you’ll need to locate in Zora’s Domain. Wearing this armor will increase your Swim Speed, making it easier to traverse water.
Appearance | Name | Base Defense | Location | Map |
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![]() | Zora Helm | 3 | Located on the Floating Scales Island. It is part of the “The Never-Ending Lecture” side quest. | |
![]() | Zora Armor | 3 | Rewarded for completing the Restoring The Zora Armor quest at Mipha Court. | ![]() |
![]() | Zora Greaves | 3 | Located in the Ancient Zora Waterwork in East Resviror Lake after completing the Water Temple. It is part of the “Token of Friendship” side quest. | ![]() |
And that’s it! Check out our other The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom guides below to help with crafting, exploring, and tackling challenges across Hyrule.
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