Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW)

How to Use Amiibos | List of BotW Amiibos

BoTW - How to Use Amiibos | List of BotW Amiibos
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

BotW - Obtaining Random Item from Zelda Amiibo
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

BotW - Twlight 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

BotW - Majora

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

BotW - 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

BotW - 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
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 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Ganondorf amiibo 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 The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Mipha amiibo The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Ocarina of Time Link amiibo The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Revali amiibo The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Sheik amiibo Super Smash Bros.
Skyward Sword Link amiibo The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Super Smash Bros. Link amiibo
・Summons Epona, who will come on the first scan.
Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros. Zelda amiibo Super Smash Bros.
The Wind Waker Link amiibo The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
The Wind Waker Zelda amiibo The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Toon Link amiibo Super Smash Bros.
Twilight Princess Link amiibo
・Summons Epona, who will come on the first scan.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Urbosa amiibo 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

Zelda: BotW Related Guides

BotW - Tips and Tricks

Beginner's Guide and Early Game Tips

Combat Guides
How to Parry How to Perfect Dodge
Weapons and Armor Guides
Weapon Repair Guide Where to Get Fireproof Armor
Cooking and Elixirs
How to Cook Food How to Make Elixirs
Travel Related Tips
How to Shield Surf How to Tame Wild Horses
The Best Recipes How to Get the Paraglider
How to Make it Stop Raining How to Get the Best Horses
Yiga Clan Hideout Location
Rupee-Farming
Early Game Rupee Farming Guide Treasure Chest Gambling Guide
Best Items to Sell
Other Farming Guides
Star Fragment Farming Giant Ancient Core Farming
Ancient Arrow Farming Arrow Farming
Dragon Parts Farming Blood Moon Trigger Guide
Equipment Guides
How to Get the Master Sword How to Get the Hylian Shield
How to Use Amiibos
100% Clear Guides
Master Mode Guide Hyrule Compendium Completion Guide
Post-Game Completion Guide

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