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Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW)
How to Get the Hero Set
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This is a guide to getting the Hero Set in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW). Read on to see where to get the Cap of the Hero, Tunic of the Hero, and Trousers of the Hero, as well as the set bonus for this armor set.
List of Contents
Hero Set Pieces
Set Pieces
| Hero Set | ||
|---|---|---|
| Headgear | Tunic | Greaves |
| Cap of the Hero | Tunic of the Hero | Trousers of the Hero |
Defense Rating
| Base Defense | 9 |
|---|---|
| Max Defense | 60 |
Hero Set Bonus
| Set Bonus | Master Sword Beam Up |
|---|---|
| Effect | Increased damage when holding R to shoot beams from the Master Sword |
Set Bonuses can only be gained after upgrading each piece of armor in the set to 1★ or higher.
Hero Set Upgrades
| Cap of the Hero | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|
・Ruby (×1) ・Star Fragment (×1)
|
・Ruby (×3) ・Star Fragment (×1)
|
・Ruby (×5) ・Star Fragment (×1)
|
・Ruby (×10) ・Star Fragment (×1)
|
| Tunic of the Hero | |||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|
・Ruby (×1) ・Star Fragment (×1)
|
・Ruby (×3) ・Star Fragment (×1)
|
・Ruby (×5) ・Star Fragment (×1)
|
・Ruby (×10) ・Star Fragment (×1)
|
| Trousers of the Hero | |||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|
・Ruby (×1) ・Star Fragment (×1)
|
・Ruby (×3) ・Star Fragment (×1)
|
・Ruby (×5) ・Star Fragment (×1)
|
・Ruby (×10) ・Star Fragment (×1)
|
How to Get the Hero Set
How to Get the Cap of the Hero
| Location | amiibo |
|---|---|
| Source | 8-Bit Link Amiibo |
| Description | According to legend, this cap was once treasured by an ancient hero. It's quite the simple cap, yet there's something about it that's just so appealing... |
How to Get the Tunic of the Hero
| Location | amiibo |
|---|---|
| Source | 8-Bit Link Amiibo |
| Description | Legend has it this armor was once cherished by a hero from ancient times. Its design is rather simple, but it's such a traditional look. |
How to Get the Trousers of the Hero
| Location | amiibo |
|---|---|
| Source | 8-Bit Link Amiibo |
| Description | Legends say these trousers were favored by a hero from an ancient age. Their simple design is a rare aesthetic these days, but there's something classic about them. |
All BotW Armor Sets
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
How to Get the Hero Set
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