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This is a guide to Ancient Greaves, Greaves of the Ancient set in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW). Read on to see information about this armor piece including stats, upgrade materials, effects, and prices.

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Ancient Greaves Stats and Effects

Base Info

Ancient Greaves
Breath of the Wild - Ancient Greaves
Armor Type Greaves
Upgradeable Yes
Base Defense Rating 4
Max Defense Rating 28
Effect Guardian Resist Up
These greaves use the same technology as Guardians to reduce damage from ancient weaponry.

Ancient Set Pieces

The Ancient Greaves is part of the Ancient Set. Equip all pieces for the set bonus to take effect.

Ancient Set
Ancient Cuirass IconAncient Cuirass Ancient Greaves IconAncient Greaves Ancient Helm IconAncient Helm
Set Bonus Ancient Proficiency

Ancient Greaves Upgrades and Required Materials

Upgrade Defense Rating Required Materials
1 7
・Ancient Screw IconAncient Screw (×5)
・Ancient Spring IconAncient Spring (×5)
2 12
・Ancient Gear IconAncient Gear (×10)
・Ancient Spring IconAncient Spring (×15)
3 18
・Ancient Core IconAncient Core (×5)
・Ancient Spring IconAncient Spring (×15)
4 28
・Giant Ancient Core IconGiant Ancient Core (×2)
・Star Fragment IconStar Fragment (×1)

How to Get the Ancient Greaves

How to Get the Ancient Greaves

How to Get the Ancient Greaves
Cherry (Armor Shop)

Locations and Prices

Locations
Akkala Ancient Tech Lab
Buy Price 2000
Sell Price 125

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