Unleash Your Inner Archer: How to Get & Use the Great Eagle Bow in Zelda

In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the legacy of the Rito looms large. One of the four Champions of Hyrule's past, Revali left an indelible mark on the kingdom and its people. Fortunately for Link, he can recreate Revali's weapon of choice, the Great Eagle Bow.

To obtain the Great Eagle Bow, Link must first investigate the intense blizzard that assails Rito Village. This is a crucial step in his quest to gather information about Princess Zelda and the Demon King who lurks in the shadows. Once the blizzard has ended, Link can finally lay claim to this coveted weapon. But is it truly worth the effort?

Please note that this guide may contain spoilers related to the aftermath of the blizzard and its related plot details as the quest is only available after the blizzard has ended.

Legacy of the Rito

After giving his original Great Eagle Bow to Tulin, Teba reveals his plans to construct a new bow and offers to make one for Link, provided he has the necessary materials. The required components include a Swallow Bow, five bundles of wood, and three diamonds. While the Swallow Bow and wood can be easily obtained in the vicinity of Rito Village, acquiring the diamonds may prove to be a challenge.

Diamonds can be obtained through a few different methods in the game. They can sometimes be dropped by ore deposits with a golden glow, but players may need to save and reload if they don't get lucky with the drops. Alternatively, diamonds can be found in chests in certain Shrines or purchased for a hefty price of 1000 Rupees each at a shop in Goron City that periodically stocks them. For players without a surplus of Rupees, luck may be their only option for obtaining diamonds.

To get a Swallow Bow, players should head to the Flight Range north of Rito Village and pick one up there. These bows will respawn whenever a Blood Moon occurs, so players can always return to the area to obtain another if needed. Check out this guide for more details on the location of Swallow Bows.

For players looking to obtain wood, the easiest method is to grab an axe and start chopping down trees. The logs can then be converted into wood, making it a readily available resource.

Is the Great Eagle Bow Worth It?

The Great Eagle Bow is a formidable weapon that packs a serious punch. With the ability to fire three arrows simultaneously, it deals a staggering 28 damage per arrow. What's more, it's incredibly efficient, as it can produce three fused arrows from a single arrow and material. This makes it ideal for taking out groups of enemies, especially when combined with triple elemental or bomb arrows.

Players can avoid the eventual breakage of the Bow by utilizing a helpful trick to repair their weapons. To acquire a new Great Eagle Bow, players can simply bring the necessary materials to Teba a second time. This means that even if the Bow breaks, it can still be obtained again as long as players are able to locate the required diamonds. Don't forget, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now available for the Nintendo Switch.