This is a guide to Amiibos and Amiibo Support in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to see the list of amiibos, as well as how to scan Amiibos and gain their rewards!

How to Use Amiibos

You can use amiibos anytime once you have completed the Oman Au Shrine. These amiibos can be scanned once per day.

How to Scan Amiibos

	Objectives	Guide
1	Press the + Buttom to Open the Menu	Press the + Button to open the menu, then press the R-Button to access the System Menu.
2	Go to the Options Menu and select Use amiibo	On the Options Menu, click Don't use amiibo and change it to Use amiibo.
3	Press the Up-Button to access rune abilities	While in-game, press the Up-Button to access the rune abilities. The amiibo rune can be found by scrolling through the right.
4	Press the L-Button to activate the amiibo rune	A glowing circle will appear indicating where to place the amiibo. Tap the Amiibo on the right Joy-Con controller to scan it. This summons a treasure chest containing random items inside. Tip: If you are using a Pro Controller, you can hold the amiibo over the NFC Touchpoint.

Why Won't the Amiibo Item Drop?

Amiibo Loot is Random

Despite the fact that many Amiibo have exclusive equipment drops like weapons and armor, the things you get from each Amiibo's treasure chest are completely random, and there is no way to increase the drop rate.

Amiibo Loot Pool is Different Depending on Your Game Progress

If you have scanned a single Amiibo repeatedly and still have not found the equipment you are looking for, chances are that you have not progressed far enough in the game to unlock the Amiibo's loot pool. The game uses two conditions to determine the amiibo's loot pool: whether or not you have obtained the Paraglider and if you have freed one Divine Beast.

Exclusive Amiibo items only drop once you free a Divine Beast

Some exclusive Amiibo weapons such as the Biggoron's Sword, Twilight Bow, and Fierce Deity Sword will only drop once you have freed one Divine Beast in your save file.

If you find that you cannot obtain any of these weapons, make sure to progress through the game and free at least one Divine Beast in order to unlock them when you use an Amiibo.

Divine Beast Walkthroughs

Change System Time to Keep Scanning for the Amiibo Item

Each Amiibo can only be scanned once per day, so you will need to change your Switch's system time to keep farming for the Amiibo equipment.

If you plan to scan repeatedly to farm Amiibo equipment, you should first save the game, so you can quickly reload if you don't get the equipment you wanted.

Best Amiibos

Twilight Princess Link Amiibo

Scanning this amiibo for the first time summons Epona, Link's trusty horse from the previous Zelda games. Note that Epona is considered as a wild horse, so be sure to scan the amiibo near a stable in order to register and keep her.

Along with Epona, there is a chance to obtain pieces of the Hero of Twilight Set.

You can also use the Super Smash Bros. Link amiibo to get the same items.

How to Get the Hero of Twilight Set

Majora's Mask Link Amiibo

The Majora's Mask Link amiibo gives you a chance to obtain pieces of the Fierce Deity Set. This set has the same stats as the Barbarian Set, making it one of the best armors in the game.

How to Get the Fierce Deity Set

Guardian Amiibo

While this amiibo does not give you any unique equipment, it drops Ancient Arrows making it a viable option for farming the said arrows. The amiibo also drops Guardian Weapons, Guardian Shields, and Ancient Cores.

How to Beat Guardians

Wolf Link Amiibo

Scanning this amiibo summons Wolf Link as a companion that can accompany you on your journey. He can fight enemies, scavenge for items, and search for nearby shrines.

Wolf Link has three hearts by default. This can be increased by completing and saving your progress in the Cave of Shadows in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD.

Unlike the other amiibos, Wolf Link can be summoned multiple times a day as long as he has hearts remaining. If he is defeated, he can be resummoned again the next day.

List of BoTW Amiibos

amiibo	Equipment / Effect	Game
8-Bit Link amiibo	・ Trousers of the Hero ・ Tunic of the Hero ・ Cap of the Hero ・ Sword	The Legend of Zelda (1986)
Bokoblin amiibo	・Summons a treasure chest with random Boko weapons or materials inside.	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Daruk amiibo	・ Vah Rudania Divine Helm	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Ganondorf amiibo	・ Sword of the Six Sages	Super Smash Bros.
Guardian amiibo	・Summons a treasure chest with random equipment or materials inside.	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Link (Archer) amiibo	・Summons a treasure chest with random equipment or materials inside.	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Link (Rider) amiibo	・ Traveler's Bridle ・ Traveler's Saddle	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Link's Awakening Link amiibo	・Summons a treasure chest with random equipment or materials inside.	The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Majora's Mask Link amiibo	・ Fierce Deity Boots ・ Fierce Deity Armor ・ Fierce Deity's Mask ・ Fierce Deity Sword	The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Mipha amiibo	・ Vah Ruta Divine Helm	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Ocarina of Time Link amiibo	・ Trousers of Time ・ Tunic of Time ・ Cap of Time ・ Biggoron's Sword	The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Revali amiibo	・ Vah Medoh Divine Helm	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Sheik amiibo	・ Sheik's Mask	Super Smash Bros.
Skyward Sword Link amiibo	・ Trousers of the Sky ・ Tunic of the Sky ・ Cap of the Sky ・ Goddess Sword	The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Super Smash Bros. Link amiibo	・ Trousers of Twilight ・ Tunic of Twilight ・ Cap of Twilight ・Summons Epona, who will come on the first scan.	Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros. Zelda amiibo	・ Twilight Bow	Super Smash Bros.
The Wind Waker Link amiibo	・ Trousers of the Wind ・ Tunic of the Wind ・ Cap of the Wind ・ Sea-Breeze Boomerang	The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
The Wind Waker Zelda amiibo	・ Hero's Shield	The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Toon Link amiibo	・ Trousers of the Wind ・ Tunic of the Wind ・ Cap of the Wind ・ Sea-Breeze Boomerang	Super Smash Bros.
Twilight Princess Link amiibo	・ Trousers of Twilight ・ Tunic of Twilight ・ Cap of Twilight ・Summons Epona, who will come on the first scan.	The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Urbosa amiibo	・ Vah Naboris Divine Helm	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Wolf Link amiibo	・Summons Wolf Link who can join Link as a companion.	The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Young Link amiibo	・Summons a treasure chest with random equipment or materials inside.	Super Smash Bros.
Zelda amiibo	・Summons a treasure chest with random equipment or materials inside.	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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