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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)

How to Get the Archaic Tunic: Location and Stats

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The Archaic Tunic is a Body Armor that players can equip in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). Read on to learn the location and how to get the Archaic Tunic, its defense stats, armor effects, as well as the required upgrade materials.

All Archaic Set Pieces
- Tears of the Kingdom - Archaic Tunic
Archaic Tunic 		Tears of the Kingdom - Archaic Legwear
Archaic Legwear

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How to Get the Archaic Tunic

Found in Chest In Pondside Cave in one of the Sky Islands

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TOTK - Archaic Tunic Location
TOTK - Archaic Tunic Location
XYZ Coordinates 0239, - 1558, 1354

Get the Archaic Tunic in Pondside Cave

Archaic Tunic Location

From the In-isa Shrine, head southwest and you will be able to reach the Pondside Cave in the coordinates: 0239, - 1558, 1354.

Head inside the cave and continue following the path until you see the Cracked Rock. Destroy the rock and open the chest inside to get the Archaic Tunic.

The Closed Door Walkthrough

Rebuy from Cece for 50 Rupees

TOTK - Cece Armor Shop

You can rebuy the Archaic Tunic from Cece in Hateno Village for 50 Rupees after obtaining the armor beforehand in the game.

You must complete The Mayoral Election Side Adventure first before you can access Cece's shop, the Ventest Clothing Store.

The Mayoral Election Walkthrough

Archaic Tunic Stats and Upgrade Materials

Archaic Tunic Overview

Archaic Tunic Preview
Archaic Tunic Icon Archaic Tunic Base Def. 1 Type Body Armor
Armor Set Archaic Set
Armor Effect
None
Set Bonus None
Description
Old-fashioned upper-body wear. It's got some holes, but the soft cloth feels so good to the touch. It's hard to keep it wringkle-free.

The Archaic Tunic is a Body Armor that has a base defense of 1.

Defense and Upgrade Materials

Rank Defense Materials Required
(Base) 1 None

How to Upgrade Armor

Archaic Tunic Color Variations

All Color Variations
Archaic Tunic Blue Dye
Blue
Archaic Tunic Red Dye
Red
Archaic Tunic Yellow Dye
Yellow
Archaic Tunic White Dye
White
Archaic Tunic Black Dye
Black
Archaic Tunic Purple Dye
Purple
Archaic Tunic Green Dye
Green
Archaic Tunic Light Blue Dye
Light Blue
Archaic Tunic Navy Dye
Navy
Archaic Tunic Orange Dye
Orange
Archaic Tunic Peach Dye
Peach
Archaic Tunic Crimson Dye
Crimson
Archaic Tunic Light Yellow Dye
Light Yellow
Archaic Tunic Brown Dye
Brown
Archaic Tunic Gray Dye
Gray

Change Armor Color at the Dye Shop

You can change the color of your Archaic Tunic by going to the Kochi Dye Shop at Hateno Village and talking to Sayge.

Kochi Dye Shop Guide: How to Recolor Armor

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Related Guides

Tears of the Kingdom - Armor Partial Banner
List of All Armor

List of Armor By Type

Tears of the Kingdom Armor Types
Headgear Body Armor Legwear Armor Sets

List of All Body Armor

Tears of the Kingdom - Archaic Tunic
Archaic Tunic 		Tears of the Kingdom - Hylian Tunic
Hylian Tunic 		Tears of the Kingdom - Soldier
Soldier's Armor 		Tears of the Kingdom - Snowquill Tunic
Snowquill Tunic
Tears of the Kingdom - Flamebreaker Armor
Flamebreaker Armor 		Tears of the Kingdom - Zora Armor
Zora Armor 		Tears of the Kingdom - Desert Voe Spaulder
Desert Voe Spaulder 		Tears of the Kingdom - Rubber Armor
Rubber Armor
Tears of the Kingdom - Stealth Chest Guard
Stealth Chest Guard 		Tears of the Kingdom - Climbing Gear
Climbing Gear 		Tears of the Kingdom - Barbarian Armor
Barbarian Armor 		Tears of the Kingdom - Radiant Shirt
Radiant Shirt
Tears of the Kingdom - Royal Guard Uniform
Royal Guard Uniform 		Tears of the Kingdom - Froggy Sleeve
Froggy Sleeve 		Tears of the Kingdom - Glide Shirt
Glide Shirt 		Tears of the Kingdom - Tunic of the Depths
Tunic of the Depths
Tears of the Kingdom - Miner
Miner's Top 		Tears of the Kingdom - Mystic Robe
Mystic Robe 		Tears of the Kingdom - Ember Shirt
Ember Shirt 		Tears of the Kingdom - Charged Shirt
Charged Shirt
Tears of the Kingdom - Frostbite Shirt
Frostbite Shirt 		Tears of the Kingdom - Yiga Armor
Yiga Armor 		Tears of the Kingdom - Zonaite Waistguard
Zonaite Waistguard 		Tears of the Kingdom - Tunic of Memories
Tunic of Memories
Tears of the Kingdom - Champion
Champion's Leathers 		Tears of the Kingdom - Island Lobster Shirt
Island Lobster Shirt 		Tears of the Kingdom - Tingle
Tingle's Shirt 		Tears of the Kingdom - Phantom Armor
Phantom Armor
Tears of the Kingdom - Evil Spirit Armor
Evil Spirit Armor 		Tears of the Kingdom - Dark Tunic
Dark Tunic 		Tears of the Kingdom - Fierce Deity Armor
Fierce Deity Armor 		Tears of the Kingdom - Tunic of Awakening
Tunic of Awakening
Tears of the Kingdom - Tunic of the Wild
Tunic of the Wild 		Tears of the Kingdom - Tunic of the Hero
Tunic of the Hero 		Tears of the Kingdom - Tunic of Time
Tunic of Time 		Tears of the Kingdom - Tunic of the Wind
Tunic of the Wind
Tears of the Kingdom - Tunic of Twilight
Tunic of Twilight 		Tears of the Kingdom - Tunic of the Sky
Tunic of the Sky 		Tears of the Kingdom - Ancient Hero
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