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Zelda: Skyward Sword

How to Get the Guardian Potion +: Recipe and How to Use

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Skyward Sword HD Guardian Potion+

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 +
Guardian Potion + Set
Item Type Potion
If you drink this mighty potion, you will take no damage for three minutes.

What Does the Guardian Potion + Do

Guardian potion - drink
After drinking a Guardian Potion +, Link will become impervious to any incoming damage. This lasts for 3 minutes (or 6 minutes with Potion Medal).

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

Guardian Potion + Recipe and Effects

Upgrade Using Materials

Guardian Potion + can be obtained after upgrading it with the necessary materials.

See the table below to learn which materials are needed to infuse the Guardian Potion +.

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

All Guardian Potion Upgrades

Item Required Materials
Guardian Potion + IconGuardian 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

Zelda Skyward Sword HD - 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 +

Zelda Skyward Sword HD - Press the A Button to Use the Potion

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

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