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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)

How to Get the Lightning Helm: Location and Stats

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The Lightning Helm is a Headgear 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 Lightning Helm, its defense stats, armor effects, as well as the required upgrade materials.

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How to Get the Lightning Helm

Finish the 3 Challenges from Yiga Blademaster in Yiga Clan Hideout at Gerudo Highlands

Map Image Overworld Image
TOTK - Lightning Helm LocationEnlarge
TOTK - Lightning Helm LocationEnlarge
XYZ Coordinates - 3560, - 1333, 0347

Infiltrate the Yiga Hideout by Wearing the Yiga Set

TotK Infiltrating the Yiga Clan How to Unlock

In order to infiltrate the Yiga Clan Hideout at Gerudo Highlands, you will need to get all the armor pieces in the Yiga Set and equip all of them.

Once you are inside, go to the room on the right and make your way towards the room with the vehicle creations of the Yiga Clan. There will be a stairs at the room. Take it and then go to the room on the right. Climb up the ladder within the room and talk to the Yiga Blademaster at the top.

Take the Training 3 Times to Get the Lightning Helm

Take the training 3 times and win them to get the Lightning Helm. Take note that the first training will be free of charge but subsequent training will charge you 100 Rupees.

Infiltrating the Yiga Clan Walkthrough and How to Unlock

Lightning Helm Stats and Upgrade Materials

Lightning Helm Overview

Lightning Helm Icon Lightning Helm Base Def. 3 Type Headgear
Armor Set None
Armor Effect
TOTK - Lightning Proof Icon Lightning Proof
Set Bonus None
Description
The Yiga copied a precious heirloom passed down among the Gerudo to craft this helm. Adorned with topaz, it deflects lightning.

The Lightning Helm is a Headgear that has a base defense of 3.

Equipping the Lightning Helm will grant you the effect: Lightning Proof.

Defense and Upgrade Materials

Rank Defense Materials Required
(Base) 3 None

How to Upgrade Armor

Lightning Helm Color Variations

Sayge Kochi Dye ShopHoo-wee! The Lightning Helm cannot be dyed and does not have any color variations.

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 Headgear

Tears of the Kingdom - Hylian Hood
Hylian Hood 		Tears of the Kingdom - Soldier
Soldier's Helm 		Tears of the Kingdom - Snowquill Headdress
Snowquill Headdress 		Tears of the Kingdom - Flamebreaker Helm
Flamebreaker Helm
Tears of the Kingdom - Zora Helm
Zora Helm 		Tears of the Kingdom - Desert Voe Headband
Desert Voe Headband 		Tears of the Kingdom - Rubber Helm
Rubber Helm 		Tears of the Kingdom - Stealth Mask
Stealth Mask
Tears of the Kingdom - Climber
Climber's Bandanna 		Tears of the Kingdom - Barbarian Helm
Barbarian Helm 		Tears of the Kingdom - Radiant Mask
Radiant Mask 		Tears of the Kingdom - Royal Guard Cap
Royal Guard Cap
Tears of the Kingdom - Froggy Hood
Froggy Hood 		Tears of the Kingdom - Glide Mask
Glide Mask 		Tears of the Kingdom - Hood of the Depths
Hood of the Depths 		Tears of the Kingdom - Miner
Miner's Mask
Tears of the Kingdom - Mystic Headpiece
Mystic Headpiece 		Tears of the Kingdom - Ember Headdress
Ember Headdress 		Tears of the Kingdom - Charged Headdress
Charged Headdress 		Tears of the Kingdom - Frostbite Headdress
Frostbite Headdress
Tears of the Kingdom - Yiga Mask
Yiga Mask 		Tears of the Kingdom - Vah Medoh Divine Helm
Vah Medoh Divine Helm 		Tears of the Kingdom - Vah Rudania Divine Helm
Vah Rudania Divine Helm 		Tears of the Kingdom - Vah Ruta Divine Helm
Vah Ruta Divine Helm
Tears of the Kingdom - Vah Naboris Divine Helm
Vah Naboris Divine Helm 		Tears of the Kingdom - Zonaite Helm
Zonaite Helm 		Tears of the Kingdom - Diamond Circlet
Diamond Circlet 		Tears of the Kingdom - Ruby Circlet
Ruby Circlet
Tears of the Kingdom - Sapphire Circlet
Sapphire Circlet 		Tears of the Kingdom - Topaz Earrings
Topaz Earrings 		Tears of the Kingdom - Opal Earrings
Opal Earrings 		Tears of the Kingdom - Amber Earrings
Amber Earrings
Tears of the Kingdom - Well-Worn Hair Band
Well-Worn Hair Band 		Tears of the Kingdom - Cece Hat
Cece Hat 		Tears of the Kingdom - Lightning Helm
Lightning Helm 		Tears of the Kingdom - Bokoblin Mask
Bokoblin Mask
Tears of the Kingdom - Horriblin Mask
Horriblin Mask 		Tears of the Kingdom - Moblin Mask
Moblin Mask 		Tears of the Kingdom - Lizalfos Mask
Lizalfos Mask 		Tears of the Kingdom - Lynel Mask
Lynel Mask
Tears of the Kingdom - Ravio
Ravio's Hood 		Tears of the Kingdom - Zant
Zant's Helmet 		Tears of the Kingdom - Midna
Midna's Helmet 		Tears of the Kingdom - Majora
Majora's Mask
Tears of the Kingdom - Korok Mask
Korok Mask 		Tears of the Kingdom - Tingle
Tingle's Hood 		Tears of the Kingdom - Phantom Helmet
Phantom Helmet 		Tears of the Kingdom - Evil Spirit Mask
Evil Spirit Mask
Tears of the Kingdom - Sheik
Sheik's Mask 		Tears of the Kingdom - Dark Hood
Dark Hood 		Tears of the Kingdom - Fierce Deity Mask
Fierce Deity Mask 		Tears of the Kingdom - Mask of Awakening
Mask of Awakening
Tears of the Kingdom - Cap of the Wild
Cap of the Wild 		Tears of the Kingdom - Cap of the Hero
Cap of the Hero 		Tears of the Kingdom - Cap of Time
Cap of Time 		Tears of the Kingdom - Cap of the Wind
Cap of the Wind
Tears of the Kingdom - Cap of Twilight
Cap of Twilight 		Tears of the Kingdom - Cap of the Sky
Cap of the Sky 		Tears of the Kingdom - Ancient Hero
Ancient Hero's Headgear

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