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Best Weapons and Weapon Build for Each Character (All 19 Playable Characters)

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This is a guide to the Best Weapons and Builds of all 21 playable characters in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity for the Nintendo Switch. Prepare your characters for the end-game challenges and battles with our recommended builds below!

List of Contents

Best Weapon Build for Each Character

Character Builds
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Link.pngLink Impa.pngImpa Zelda.pngZelda Mipha.pngMipha
Daruk.pngDaruk Urbosa.pngUrbosa Revali.pngRevali Hestu.pngHestu
Great Fairies.pngGreat Fairies Monk Maz Koshia.pngMonk Maz Koshia Sidon.pngSidon Yunobo.pngYunobo
Riju.pngRiju Teba.pngTeba Master Kohga.pngMaster Kohga King Rhoam.pngKing Rhoam
Terrako.pngTerrako Calamity Ganon.pngCalamity Ganon Age of Calamity - Battle-Tested Guardian IconBattle-Tested Guardian Age of Calamity DLC 2 - Sooga Icon.pngSooga
Age of Calamity DLC 2 - Purah and Robbie IconPurah & Robbie - - -

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Link

Master Sword

Weapon Best seal
Master SwordMaster Sword
Damage at Full Hearts Seal Damage at Full Hearts
Alternative seals
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Explanation
Damage at Full Hearts amplifies the Master Sword's DPS together with the Sword Beam ability. Take note that this weapon skill is only recommended once you unlock the Master Sword's second hidden seal.

You can use either Attack Speed or Regular-Attack Damage for the meantime then just remove it later once you've maxed out the weapon.

One-Handed Sword

Weapon Best seal
Savage Lynel SwordSavage Lynel Sword
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Explanation
After you unlock the combo upgrade where he can force weak-points on enemies, Attack Speed seals will be the best choice of weapon skill to stunlock strong enemies.

Two-Handed Sword

Weapon Best seal
Savage Lynel CrusherSavage Lynel Crusher
Damage at 30% Hearts or Less Seal Damage at 30% Hearts or Less
Alternative seals
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Explanation
Stack Damage at 30% Hearts or Less seals and bring your health down by spamming his unique ability to increase his damage. This technique is quite dangerous so don't forget to heal self-inflicted damage with X or his special attack.

Spear

Weapon Best seal
Savage Lynel SpearSavage Lynel Spear
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Explanation
Spear Link has a decent attack speed and attack range to begin with so it would be best to increase his damage output. Mix in a couple of Attack Speed seals if you need a faster combo execution.

Flail

Weapon Best seal
Ancient Bladed FlailAncient Bladed Flail
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Explanation
Flail Link has a decent attack range and power, thanks to its copy ability. Use Regular-Attack Damage to increase its damage output and add in Attack Speed if you need faster combos when using a copied two-handed weapon.

Impa

Weapon Best seal
Devoted KodachiDevoted Kodachi
Special-Attack Damage Seal Special-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Perfect-Dodge Timing Window Seal Perfect-Dodge Timing Window
Explanation
Impa can basically spam special attacks, thanks to her shadow clones. Stack Special-Attack Damage seals on her weapon to make the most of this ability.

Zelda

Sheikah Slate

Weapon Best seal
Ancient Overclock UnitAncient Overclock Unit
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Explanation
The Sheikah Slate's combo upgrades focuses on extending Zelda's strong attacks so Strong-Attack Damage seals are the best choice for this weapon.

Bow of Light

Weapon Best seal
Sealing BowSealing Bow
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Alternative seals
Special-Attack Charge Rate Seal Special-Attack Charge Rate
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Explanation
Attack Speed and Special-Attack Charge Rate are both safe choices so you can use her Luminiscence form for longer.

Master Cycle

Weapon Best seal
Master Cycle HunterMaster Cycle Hunter
Dash-Attack Damage Seal Dash-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Explanation
Stack a combination of Dash-Attack Damage and Regular-Attack Damage to boost the Master Cycle's effectiveness at clearing mobs and stand against powerful foes.

Mipha

Weapon Best seal
Lightscale TridentLightscale Trident
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Midair-Attack Damage Seal Midair-Attack Damage
Explanation
Increase Mipha's attack speed to force weak-points on enemies more frequently. Midair-Attack Damage is for the attacks following the use of her unique ability.

Mipha DLC 2 Build

Weapon Best seal
Serene ChampionSerene Champion's Spear
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Midair-Attack Damage Seal Midair-Attack Damage
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed

Daruk

Weapon Best seal
Boulder BreakerBoulder Breaker
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Explanation
Daruk needs Attack Speed seals so he can stunlock strong enemies and perform well against mobs inside outposts.

Daruk DLC 2 Build

Weapon Best seal
Steadfast ChampionSteadfast Champion's Greatsword
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage

Urbosa

Weapon Best seal
Scimitar of the SevenScimitar of the Seven
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Explanation
Increase the damage of her lightning attacks by adding Strong-Attack Damage seals. You can add Attack Speed seals for faster lightning gauge charges.

Urbosa DLC 2 Build

Weapon Best seal
Nimble ChampionNimble Champion's Sword
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage

Revali

Weapon Best seal
Great Eagle BowGreat Eagle Bow
Midair-Attack Damage Seal Midair-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Explanation
Revali is much better in aerial combat since most of his upgrades are for his midair combo tree.

Revali DLC 2 Build

Weapon Best seal
Soaring ChampionSoaring Champion's Bow
Midair-Attack Damage Seal Midair-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage

Hestu

Weapon Best seal
Shakalaka MaracasShakalaka Maracas
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Explanation
Strong-Attack Damage is top priority seal for his strong combo finishers especially if he has the maximum number of Koroks summoned.

Great Fairies

Weapon Best seal
Extravagant BanglesExtravagant Bangles
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Alternative seals
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Explanation
Combine Attack Speed and Strong-Attack Damage seals to increase the effectiveness of their vacuum attack, a combo upgrade you will unlock later on.

Monk Maz Koshia

Weapon Best seal
Bands of TruthBands of Truth
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Explanation
Attack Speed seals are important for his combos so he can create more relics to absorb for his unique ability.

Sidon

Weapon Best seal
Ceremonial TridentCeremonial Trident
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Explanation
Sidon's unique ability specializes on his strong attacks. Put in Strong-Attack Damage seals in his weapon to supplement the boost from his ability.

Sidon DLC 2 Build

Weapon Best seal
Gallant HeroGallant Hero's Spear
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed

Yunobo

Weapon Best seal
Rock Roast FlambéRock Roast Flambé
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Alternative seals
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Explanation
Even though his unique ability is focused on his strong attacks, you need to increase his attack speed high enough to increase the chances of completing his combos with upgraded strong attacks.

Yunobo DLC 2 Build

Weapon Best seal
Stalwart HeroStalwart Hero's Feast
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Alternative seals
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage

Riju

Weapon Best seal
Bridle of the SevenBridle of the Seven
Dash-Attack Damage Seal Dash-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Explanation
Riju is good at clearing mobs with her dash attacks but not that good against strong enemies. Add in Regular-Attack Damage seals to increase her effectiveness on both types of enemies.

Riju DLC 2 Build

Weapon Best seal
Thunderous HeroThunderous Hero's Bridle
Dash-Attack Damage Seal Dash-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed

Teba

Weapon Best seal
Falcon BowFalcon Bow
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Explanation
Strong-Attack Damage for his "spam X" ability. You can increase his attack speed if your combo always gets interrupted.

Teba DLC 2 Build

Weapon Best seal
Swift HeroSwift Hero's Bow
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage

Master Kohga

Weapon Best seal
Demon CarverDemon Carver
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Explanation
His Big Glowy Blast can only be used by spamming strong attacks. Give him attack speed boosts and make sure you end each combo with strong attacks so you can use his unique ability more frequently.

King Rhoam

Weapon Best seal
Royal ClaymoreRoyal Claymore
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Explanation
Since he can unleash two consecutive strong attacks with his unique ability, give him Strong-Attack Damage seals and just add in a couple of Attack Speed seals for faster combos.

Terrako

Weapon Best seal
Gear of the ProtectorGear of the Protector
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Explanation
Some of Terrako's strong attacks are great for crowd controls. You would want to increase his attack speed so you can unleash this sooner.

Calamity Ganon

Weapon Best seal
Heart of AnnihilationHeart of Annihilation
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Explanation
Increase his attack speed so he can perform more combos, produce more Malice, and enter Calamity form much faster.

Battle-Tested Guardian

Weapon Best seal
Battle-Tested GearBattle-Tested Gear
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Alternative seals
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Explanation
Although the Battle-Tested Guardian's combos are great for clearing mobs, you need to add in Attack Speed seals to increase the chances of completing its combos without getting interrupted.

Sooga

Weapon Best seal
Swords of ValianceSwords of Valiance
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Attack Speed Seal Attack Speed
Explanation
Sooga's stacked unique action can boost regular attacks significantly. However, this is dependent on countering consecutively so boosting his strong attacks would be the safer choice. On top of this, his regular attacks are not the fastest which can be offset with opting for Attack Speed seals

Purah & Robbie

Weapon Best seal
Ultimate Sheikah ArmsUltimate Sheikah Arms
Strong-Attack Damage Seal Strong-Attack Damage
Alternative seals
Regular-Attack Damage Seal Regular-Attack Damage
Perfect-Dodge Timing Window Seal Perfect-Dodge Timing Window
Explanation
Purah and Robbie have pretty slow regular attacks so boosting their strong attacks would be the best seal for them. Faster enemies would be difficult for them to fight against so defensive seals could be an option as well such as boosting the perfect dodge timing window.

Related Guides

HW - List of Weapons
List of All Weapons

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One-Handed Weapons Two-Handed Weapons Spears
Bows Kodachi Sheikah Slates
Maracas Bridles Rock Roasts
Bands Ancient Parts Flails
Master Cycles Dual Swords Sheikah Arms
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22 Anonymous Anonymous over 2 years

I know this is a very late reply, but you may have noticed by now that different quality of weapons have different ranges of damage. For the highest possible damage, you’ll want to farm levels under the effect of a Blood Moon. During those stages, even lower quality weapons can have higher damage output than their higher tier weapons that have their lower damage ranges.

21 Anonymous Anonymous about 3 years

Sooga is playable along with Purah and robbie.

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