Zelda: Unveiling a Sinister Armor Set That Channels Pixar's Iconic Villains

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The armor sets in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom offer distinct appearances in addition to unique abilities and defense stats.

The Phantom Armor set, inspired by Phantoms featured in past Zelda games, bares a remarkable resemblance to Zurg from the iconic Toy Story franchise. Enthusiastic fans have proposed incorporating the cloak from the Evil Spirit set into the Phantom Armor ensemble for a more uncanny Zurg-like appearance.

A debate surrounding Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has shed new light on one of Pixar's most iconic villains, thanks to an armor set featured in the game. This particular armor set, often overlooked, has the potential to become a fan favorite as discussions surrounding the game continue to grow.

The concept of Link being able to wear different armor pieces is not unfamiliar in the Zelda series. However, Tears of the Kingdom takes this concept to a whole new level, offering over 30 distinct armor sets, each providing Link with varying degrees of defense and abilities. Each armor piece can be upgraded up to four times, and by wearing specific sets, Link can gain a "set bonus" that offers significant advantages in battles. For players seeking to survive longer in the game and avoid being defeated too quickly, selecting the right armor set is crucial.

The recent attention on a specific armor set has been sparked by Reddit user _Blupee. They shared a photo of the Phantom Armor suit from Tears of the Kingdom alongside Zurg from Toy Story, pointing out their striking resemblance. It is worth noting that the Phantom Armor suit is actually inspired by the Phantoms in The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. Originally introduced as downloadable content in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, this armor set has carried over to Tears of the Kingdom. The comparison between the Phantom Armor suit and Zurg, particularly their eyes, further enhances the similarity.

For fans of Toy Story, Zurg is recognized as Buzz Lightyear's main antagonist, with his character drawing loose inspiration from Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise. In the "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command" universe, a fictional show within the Toy Story movies, Zurg is portrayed as an evil emperor on a quest for supreme control over the galaxy. It is intriguing that the resemblance between the Phantoms in the Zelda series and Zurg went unnoticed until now, considering the Phantoms predate the reintroduction of the Phantom Armor suit in Tears of the Kingdom.

Zurg's cape is the only thing that the Phantom Armor suit lacks. However, a Reddit user suggested that incorporating the cloak from the Evil Spirit set in Tears of the Kingdom would create the ideal appearance.

You can find The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch.