How to Get Zonaite Fast

Break ore deposits in caves to get Zonaite fast in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). Read on to learn more ways to get Zonaite, how to use it, and basic information on the material.

How to Get Zonaite Fast

Zonaite Source and Locations

Zonaite are mostly found in the locations: Depths. Look around these locations to farm for Zonaite.

Dropped By Monsters or Creatures

List of Monsters & Creatures
Little Frox	Frox	Obsidian Frox	Blue-White Frox

Zonaite can be dropped by the monsters or creatures listed above right after you defeat them.

Break Ore Deposits in the Mining Cave in the Early Game

There is a chance that you can get Zonaite when destroying ore deposits. The earliest that you can obtain Zonaite is in the Mining Cave at the Great Sky Island.

List of All Caves and Wells

Find Zonaite in the Depths

Once you reach the surface, you can find plenty of Zonaite in the depths. Make sure to bring items that protect yourself from the Gloom as these locations inflict the Gloom status effect and drain your hearts.

Hyrule Depths Map

How to Use Zonaite

Autobuild Contraptions If There Are No Materials Nearby

Zonaite is the main material that you use when autobuilding a contraption. Note that Autobuild will only consume Zonaite if there are no available parts nearby to create the contraption.

Autobuild Guide

Buy Crystallized Charges to Expand Zonai Energy Cell

Map Image	Overworld Image
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XYZ Coordinates: -0839, -1943, -0523

You can also use Zonaite to purchase Crystallized Charges from the shop in the Great Abandoned Central Mine. These items allow you to upgrade your Zonai Energy Cell and power up Zonai devices for longer period of time.

How to Use and Get Crystallized Charges

Sell Zonaite for Rupees

Sell Price	3

Zonaite can be sold for 3 Rupees each at any shop or traveling merchant.

Armor Upgrades Using Zonaite

Upgrade Rank	Armor Upgrades that Require Zonaite
★	・ Vah Naboris Divine Helm (x5) ・ Vah Rudania Divine Helm (x5) ・ Vah Medoh Divine Helm (x5) ・ Vah Ruta Divine Helm (x5) ・ Ancient Hero's Headgear (x15) ・ Ancient Hero's Armor (x15) ・ Ancient Hero's Trousers (x15)
★★	・ Vah Naboris Divine Helm (x10) ・ Vah Rudania Divine Helm (x10) ・ Vah Medoh Divine Helm (x10) ・ Vah Ruta Divine Helm (x10) ・ Zonaite Helm (x5) ・ Zonaite Shin Guards (x5) ・ Zonaite Waistguard (x5)
★★★	・ Hood of the Depths (x20) ・ Tunic of the Depths (x20) ・ Gaiters of the Depths (x20)
★★★★	Not used in any armor upgrades at this rank.

How to Upgrade Armor

Fuse Zonaite to Weapons

Zonaite can be Fused with weapons and shields, and can be attached to arrows. When fused, the Zonaite increases attack power by 1, and other effects may vary depending on where you fuse them.

Fuse Guide: How to Combine Materials With Weapons, Arrows, and Shields

Use Zonaite for Cooking

Zonaite Recipes

Zonaite can be used as a Cooking Ingredient to make certain recipes and dishes.

List of Dishes
Rock Hard Food

Cooking Guide
List of Food and Dishes

Zonaite Item Overview

Zonaite Flavor Text

Zonaite
An unusual mineral that has many purposes. Ancients extracted energy from it and refined it for the crafting of weapons and armor.
Type	Material Zonai Material
Dye Color	Green
Melee Weapon Fuse Effect	Blunt (Ore Breaking)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Related Guides

List of All Items

List of Item Types

Types of Items
Materials	Zonai Devices	Key Items

List of Other Materials

List of Items
Zonaite	Large Zonaite	Zonai Charge	Large Zonai Charge