Unleash Your Inner Ninja: How to Get Lightning Immunity in Tears of the Kingdom

The Lightning Helm in Tears of the Kingdom is a counterpart to Breath of the Wild's Thunder Helm, which is a highly coveted headpiece granted by the Gerudo Chief. Functionally, the Lightning Helm is identical to its predecessor, providing Link with 3 defense and the "Lightning Proof" buff, ensuring his immunity to lightning strikes. However, as the Lightning Helm is created by the notorious Yiga Clan, obtaining it requires a certain level of infiltration and skill. This guide will provide a comprehensive walkthrough on how to acquire the Lightning Helm in Tears of the Kingdom.

To gain access to the Lightning Helm, one must first obtain the Yiga Armor Set in Tears of the Kingdom. The Yiga Clan Hideout, located in the Gerudo Desert, holds the key to obtaining this armor set. However, gaining entry to the hideout is no easy feat and requires Link to blend in with the Yiga Clan. After meeting Mimos, another Hylian seeking entry, Link must collect all three pieces of the Yiga Armor: the Yiga Mask, Yiga Armor, and Yiga Tights. This task involves a fair amount of travel and combat, but is necessary to acquire the Lightning Helm.

When it comes to starting the "Infiltrating the Yiga Clan" side quest, Mimos will provide Link with the location for the first piece of the Yiga armor set. A comprehensive guide dedicated to acquiring all three pieces of the Yiga Armor in Tears of the Kingdom can be found for more information.

The Yiga Armor set comprises of three pieces, which can be obtained by engaging in combat and traveling to the following locations:

Once Link has acquired the Yiga Mask, Yiga Armor, and Yiga Tights, he can make his way back to the Yiga Clan Hideout. Upon arrival, the Yiga Clan will grant him access to the hideout, where his next adventure awaits. In order to obtain the Lightning Helm, Link must venture into the Tears of the Kingdom.

Once Link successfully infiltrates the Yiga Clan Hideout, he gains access to special vendors selling rare items, a quest to unlock the Suariwak Shrine, and the next part of the process to obtain the Lightning Helm. To freely roam around the facility, Link needs to keep the full armor set equipped.

Upon entering the workshop, Link will encounter two large Zonai vehicles that he can record with Autobuild if he has it unlocked. After passing through this room, Link will reach a training course that resembles the one he had to sneak around in Breath of the Wild. Here, he will need to locate the Yiga Blademaster, who can be found atop one of the higher ledges.

The Lightning Helm is on display on a pedestal beside the Yiga Blademaster, but obtaining it won't be easy. Link must pass the Blademaster's challenges, which involve defeating a specific number of Yiga Footsoldiers within one minute. The challenge has three levels, each with an increasing number of enemies. To earn the Lightning Helm and other rewards, Link must complete all three levels. However, each attempt costs 100 Rupees, so it's wise to save beforehand and reload to avoid losing money. Here are the three challenges and their respective rewards: Challenge #1: Defeat three enemies in one minute. Reward: Yiga Fabric. Challenge #2: Defeat six enemies in one minute. Reward: Earthwake Manual. Challenge #3: Defeat nine enemies in one minute. Reward: Lightning Helm.

Once Link completes all three challenges presented by the Yiga Blademaster, he can acquire the Lightning Helm which grants immunity to lightning. This means that he will no longer need to wear the entire Rubber Armor set to gain protection from this hazard. Don't forget to check out The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, now available on Nintendo Switch.