Unleashing the Power of Zelda's 7 Ultimate Armor Sets

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom boasts a plethora of impressive armor sets, each with their own unique bonuses and buffs. However, the crème de la crème of armor in Tears of the Kingdom distinguishes itself by introducing innovative gameplay mechanics or offering highly valuable bonuses that are unmatched by any other armor set.

As with most video games, the best armor sets in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are situational, with certain buffs proving more useful in specific scenarios. Nevertheless, by acquiring and upgrading the following armor sets, Tears of the Kingdom players can rest assured that they will be well-equipped to handle any challenge that the game presents.

7. The Zora Armor

The Zora Armor has a defense of 60 when fully upgraded and grants the ability to swim up waterfalls by tapping the A button when near them. Additionally, it enhances the player's swimming speed and reduces stamina consumption when performing a swim dash.

To obtain the Zora Armor in Tears of the Kingdom, players must start the Sidon of the Zora main story quest and speak with Yona in Zora's Domain after reuniting with Sidon. Yona will ask Link to catch an Ancient Arowana, which can be found in the fountain at Misha's Court. Once caught and returned to Yona, she will reward Link with the Zora's Armor chest piece.

For the Zora Greaves, players must complete the Sidon of the Zora quest and trigger the A Token of Friendship side quest by speaking with Yona again. This quest leads players to the Ancient Zora Waterworks, where they must defeat a Stone Talus to find the Zora Greaves in a chest located behind a waterfall at coordinates 3586, 0247, -0103).

Those seeking the Zora Helm should seek out Chroma and Khira, who can be located at Zora's Domain after finishing the Water Temple. This will initiate a new side quest titled The Never-Ending Lecture, which requires players to return to Floating Scales Island, previously visited during the Sidon of the Zora main story quest. On the island's edge, players should keep an eye out for a cave cut into the island itself. Inside the cave, they will discover a chest containing the Zora Helm. The coordinates for the cave are 4096, 0527, 0586.

6The Froggy Armor

Nothing is more frustrating than starting to climb a steep cliff or mountain only to be met with rain. Link struggles to maintain his grip in wet conditions, and while there are items that can help with climbing in the rain, players may not always have them on hand. Luckily, the Froggy Armor set makes it nearly impossible for Link to slip while scaling wet surfaces.

To obtain the Froggy Armor set in Tears of the Kingdom, players must finish the Potential Princess Sightings! side quest, initiated by speaking with Traysi and Penn at the Lucky Clover Gazette office in Tabantha Frontier (3257, 1763, 0119). Link will be tasked with investigating potential sightings of the missing princess, leading him to various locations across the map.

Penn will require players to complete a series of side quests at the stables listed below. These side quests are all quite simple and can be completed in just a few minutes. After completing the fourth side quest, players will receive the Froggy Sleeve, and the Froggy Leggings will be awarded after finishing the ninth. Once all twelve side quests are completed, players can return to Traysi at the Lucky Glover Gazette Office, and she will reward them with the final piece of the Froggy Armor set, the Froggy Hood.

Dueling Peaks Stable (1758, -1925, 0039)

Foothill Stable (2583, 1153, 0147)

Gerudo Canyon Stable (-2814, -2237, 0029)

Highland Stable (0507, -3442, 0047)

New Serenne Stable (-1346, 0735, 0085)

Outskirt Stable (-1410, 1291, 0032)

Riverside Stable (0385, 1045, 0015)

Snowfield Stable (-1640, 2581, 0233)

South Akkala Stable (3162, 1716, 0201)

Tabantha Bridge Stable (-2911, 0523, 0169)

Wetland Stable (0874, 0157, 0025)

Woodland Stable (1047, 1146, 0022)

5The Glide Suit

The Paraglider is a useful tool for traveling in Breath of the Wild, but it can drain stamina quickly and hinder long-distance journeys. Fortunately, the Glide Suit offers a solution, allowing players to soar through the air without sacrificing stamina. Additionally, wearing the full set grants the Impact Proof ability, which nullifies fall damage.

To obtain the Glide Suit, players need to venture to different islands. The Glide Shirt can be found atop Courage Island (-2213, 0935, 1640) near Lindor's Brow Skyview Tower. Once there, players must activate a glowing green gateway and complete a mini-game involving falling through green rings. The Glide Tights and Glide Mask can be obtained by completing similar mini-games on Bravery Island (0228, 2014, 0758) and Valor Island (4471, -0840, 2624), respectively.

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The Frostbite Armor is a must-have for Tears of the Kingdom players who want to survive the cold. It not only protects Link from low temperatures but also increases his attack power, making it a formidable outfit. While the Snowquill Armor offers better defense and the Unfreezable set bonus, the Frostbite Armor's ability to turn weakness into strength arguably makes it the superior choice. To obtain the Frostbite Armor, players will need to complete the "The Hunter, the Hero" side quest, which can be found in Rito Village.

The Frostbite Shirt, an essential piece of armor, can be found in the Brightcap Cave located in the Tabantha Frontier area. The entrance to the cave is situated around coordinates -3006, 1617, 0195. Once players enter the cave, they will encounter some brambles which can be cleared by using a Fire Fruit arrow. After clearing the way, players will discover a chest containing the coveted Frostbite Shirt.

To obtain the Frostbite Trousers, players must venture into the Hebra Headspring Cave, also located in the Tabantha Frontier at coordinates -2895, 2509, 0393. On entering the cave, players should search for a hole in one of the ice walls and climb inside to find the chest containing the trousers.

The Frostbite Headdress, the final piece of the Frostbite Armor set, can be found in the Lake Kilsie Cave deep in the Hebra Mountains at coordinates -3930, 2860, -0015. To reach the headdress, players need to ride the gust of wind up and look for a blocked-off pathway coming off the side of the vertical shaft. Destroying this wall will grant access to the chest containing the headdress.

The Ember Armor is a valuable asset for adventurers facing extreme weather conditions, especially in warm climates on the surface. Compared to the Desert Voe set, which offers slightly better defense and Shock Damage resistance, the Ember Armor's ability to increase attack power in warmer environments gives it an edge.

To obtain the Ember Shirt in Tears of the Kingdom, players can find it in a chest located in the Goronbi River Cave in the Eldin Canyon area. The entrance to the cave is located at 1412, 2116, 0287 and the chest is positioned at 1378, 2225, 0293. To reach it, players should follow the path to the right and use Recall on the floating platform to cross the lava. They can then create a new floating platform to the right of the Like Like by shooting a Splash Fruit arrow into the lava. After riding it for around fifteen seconds, they can jump over to the path on their right and follow it up to the chest.

For players seeking the Ember Trousers, they can head to the Cephla Lake Cave located in the Eldin Canyon. The cave's coordinates are 2580, 1335, 0153. Upon arrival, players should speak with Domidak and Prissen at the entrance. The trousers can be found within one of the many chests located on the left-hand side of the cave.

To acquire the Ember Headdress, players must visit the YunoboCo HQ South Cave located at 1711, 2715, 0402. Upon entering the cave, players should look for a destructible wall to their right, which is not far from the entrance. Behind the wall, players will find a broken car with a control stick and a few wheels nearby. After repairing the car, players can use the Zonai Device to drive across the lava pool in the previous chamber. This will allow them to reach the chest located at 1589, 2756, 0381. The chest is situated near two glowing turquoise-colored stones.

The Armor of the Wild is another item players may wish to obtain.

The Armor of the Wild in Tears of the Kingdom is one of the best retro armor sets in the game. While there are other sets inspired by previous Legend of Zelda games, the Armor of the Wild is arguably the best in terms of practicality. With a defense of 84 when fully upgraded, it offers great protection in battles.

To acquire the Armor of the Wild, players must venture into the depths and find all three pieces of the set. The Tunic of the Wild can be found in the Gerudo Dark Skeleton area (-4877, -3720, -0458), while the Trousers of the Wild can be found in the Eldin Dark Skeleton area (1672, 3721, -0561). The Cap of the Wild is located in a chest in the Hebra Dark Skeleton area (-3956, 3724, -0858). It is important to note that players will need a heat-resistant armor set to access these areas.

In comparison to other armor sets in the game, such as the Armor of Awakening, which also offers the Attack Up set bonus, the Armor of the Wild stands out as the best choice for those seeking both practicality and style.

The Zonaite Armor set is the best armor set in Tears of the Kingdom, thanks to its ability to improve the efficiency of Zonai Devices and speed up the rate at which Energy Cells recharge. Additionally, the full set grants a massive 84 defense when fully upgraded, making it the most powerful set in the game.

To obtain the Zonaite Waistguard, players must head to the Zonaite Forge Island in the East Necluda Sky and interact with the green gateway at coordinates 2425, -1678, 1475. From there, they will need to use wind turrets and Link's Paraglider to make their way to the top of the island, where they can drop down a Mission Impossible-inspired tunnel and into a pool of water below. Behind the Yansamin Shrine, above a pool of lava, there is a spot where players can use Link's Ascend Ability to reach an area containing a chest. To access this spot, players will need to throw a Splash Fruit into the lava to create a platform on which to stand.