This is a guide to getting the Guardian Potion in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (HD) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn the effects of Guardian Potion, recipe, and how to use Guardian Potion.

Guardian Potion Basic Information

Guardian Potion
Item Type	Potion
Halves any damage you receive. Potion effect lasts for three minutes.

What Does the Guardian Potion Do

After drinking a Guardian Potion, you will receive a defensive buff that halves all incoming damage to Link. This lasts for 3 minutes (or 6 minutes with Potion Medal).

This can help you get through harsh battles and boss fights.

Guardian Potion Recipe and Effects

Purchase from the Bazaar

Guardian Potion can be obtained from the Potion Shop at the Bazaar. Talk to Luv to purchase the Guardian Potion.

Potion	How to Get
Guardian Potion	Purchase from the Bazaar for 200 Rupees. Effects: Halves any damage you receive for three minutes.

Empty Bottle

You need an extra Empty Bottle to acquire a Guardian Potion.

Empty Bottle Locations: How to Get All Empty Bottles

All Guardian Potion Upgrades

Item	Required Materials
Guardian Potion +	・Guardian Potion ・Starry Firefly x3 ・Faron Grasshopper x1 ・Eldin Roller x2 ・Blessed Butterfly x3 ・Upgrade Price: 40 Rupees Effects: Gives you immunity to all damage for three minutes.

List of Upgrades

How to Use Guardian Potion

Press and Hold the R Button

Hold down the R Button on the right Joy-Con to bring up the Pouch menu. Point the controller at the Guardian Potion and let go of the R Button to equip it.

Press A to Use the Guardian Potion

With the Guardian Potion on hand, press the A-button on the right Joy-Con to use it.

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