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This guide will show you the best armor sets and equipment in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). Read on to see the list of all the best armor sets, best equipment for combat and exploration, and how to unlock them.
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List of Contents
| Best Armor Sets for Combat | ||
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| Barbarian Set | Fierce Deity Set | Phantom Set |

The Barbarian Set is one the strongest offensive oriented armor sets in the game as its bonus set effect allows Link to deal x1.5 damage to enemies. Use this armor set on Silver enemies and even bosses to maximize Link's damage output. This also works best when using two-handed weapons as the set grants Charge Atk. Stamina Up bonus when used.
| Armor | Stats | Location |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up |
![]() Chest Inside Robred Dropoff Cave, East Necluda |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up |
![]() Chest inside Crenel Hills Cave. |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up |
Burn the ice and then open the chest inside Walnot Mountain Cave, East Necluda |

Similar to the Barbarian Armor Set, the Fierce Deity Set's bonus effect allows Link to deal x1.5 more damage. It is also recommended to use two-handed weapons to fully take advantage of this armor set as it also and provides Charge Atk. Stamina Up bonus when equipped. You can also use this armor set on Silver enemies and even bosses to maximize Link's damage output.
| Armor | Stats | Location |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up |
![]() Inside Skull Lake Cave |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up |
![]() Inside Akkala Citadel Ruins |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up |
![]() Inside Ancient Tree Stump Cave |
How to Get the Fierce Deity Set

The Phantom Set provides a high base defense compared to the Fierce Diety Set and Barbarian Set. You can use this in the early game to withstand attacks from enemies. However, the armor set will fall off late game as you cannot upgrade it unlike the other two armor sets.
If you cannot upgrade the Fierce Diety Set or the Barbarian Set, you can use the Phantom Set as an alternative.
| Armor | Stats | Location |
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Base Defense: 8 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up |
![]() Inside a treasure chest Puffer Beach Overhead Cave. |
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Base Defense: 8 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up |
![]() Inside a Tamio River Downstream Cave. |
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Base Defense: 8 Set Bonus: Attack Power Up |
![]() Inside a treasure chest in Ancient Altar Ruins at the Gerudo Desert. |
| Best Armor Sets for Exploration | ||
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| Zonai Set | Snowquill Set | Climbing Set |
| Desert Voe Set | Flamebreaker Set | Stealth Set |

The Zonai Set is best when using it with the Hover Bike as it increases the operating time for Zonai Devices.
In terms of use in combat, the Zonai Set has the highest Base Defense out of all the exploration armor sets. This means players do not have to switch out armors in the middle of combat.
| Armor | Stats | Location |
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Base Defense: 4 Set Bonus: Energy Up |
![]() Found in Chest in Lightcast Island |
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Base Defense: 4 Set Bonus: Energy Up |
![]() Found in Chest Inside a Floating Globe at Sky Mine in Akkala Sea Sky |
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Base Defense: 4 Set Bonus: Energy Up |
![]() Found in Chest in Zonaite Forge Island, East Necluda Sky |
How to Get the Zonaite Set, Location, and Set Bonus

The Snowquill Set is best used in very cold regions like the Hebra Mountains Region. It's cold resistance will allow Link to traverse cold regions without taking any damage.
| Armor | Stats | Location |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Cold Resistance |
Map Location, size:440x248, mode:scale}] Buy at Brazen Beak in Rito Village |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Cold Resistance |
![]() Buy at Brazen Beak in Rito Village |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Cold Resistance |
![]() Buy at Brazen Beak in Rito Village |
How to Get the Snowquill Set, Location, and Set Bonus

When climbing hard to reach places, the Climbing Armor Set is best used as it makes Link climb faster when equipped. Use this armor set on high mountains and even on sky islands that are hard to reach.
| Armor | Stats | Location |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Climb Speed Up |
![]() Found in Chest Inside Ploymus Mountain Cave |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Climb Speed Up |
![]() Found in Chest Behind the Waterfall Inside North Hyrule Plain Cave |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Climb Speed Up |
![]() Found in Chest Inside Upland Zorana Byroad |
How to Get the Climbing Set, Location, and Set Bonus

The Desert Voe Set allows Link to traverse the Gerudo Desert during the daytime without taking any damage. Not only will its Heat Resistance protect Link from the sun, it will also give Link Shock Damage Resistance. This could be a great armor to use against lightning type enemies like the Thunder Gleeok.
| Armor | Stats | Location |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Heat Resistance Shock Damage Resist |
![]() Buy from Saula at Kara Kara Bazaar in Gerudo Desert |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Heat Resistance Shock Damage Resist |
![]() Purchase From Gerudo Secret Club in Gerudo Town |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Heat Resistance Shock Damage Resist |
![]() Purchase From Gerudo Secret Club in Gerudo Town |
How to Get the Desert Voe Set, Location, and Set Bonus

Using the Flamebreaker Set is the only way players will be able to explore Death Mountain, Eldin Canyon Depths, and Fire Temple; places with unbearable heat, without taking any damage. Using this armor set is also the only way to safely go onto Dinraal's back.
| Armor | Stats | Location |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Flame Guard] |
![]() Buy at Armor Shop in Goron City |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Flame Guard |
![]() Buy at Armor Shop in Goron City |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Flame Guard |
![]() Buy at Armor Shop in Goron City |
How to Get the Flamebreaker Set, Location, and Set Bonus

The Stealth Set allows Link to have a faster movement speed during night. This armor set also makes Link less noticeable to enemies allowing for him to land sneakstrikes. Finally, the stealth set can also be used to tame wild horses as it makes it easier for Link to sneak up horses.
| Armor | Stats | Location |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Stealth Up |
![]() Buy at Enchanted in Kakariko Village |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Stealth Up |
![]() Buy at Enchanted in Kakariko Village |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus:Stealth Up |
![]() Buy at Enchanted in Kakariko Village |
How to Get the Stealth Set, Location, and Set Bonus

The Glide Set allows you to dive efficiently and cancel any fall damage you take regardless of height. This is a good set to equip when chasing Star Fragments and Dragons due to its improved mobility.
| Armor | Stats | Location |
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Base Defense: 2 Set Bonus:Skydive Mobility Up |
![]() Participate in the Dive Ceremony at Valor Island. |
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Base Defense: 2 Set Bonus:Skydive Mobility Up |
![]() Participate in the Dive Ceremony at Courage Island |
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Base Defense: 2 Set Bonus:Skydive Mobility Up |
![]() Buy at Enchanted in Kakariko Village |
How to Get the Stealth Set, Location, and Set Bonus

The Depths Set is one of the recommended armor sets to have when exploring the Depths as it provides Gloom Resistance when equipped. It is also a good set to wear when fighting Gloom Hands and Phantom Ganon to prevent Link from getting inflicted with Gloom.
| Armor | Stats | Location |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Gloom Resistance |
![]() Pray at sixth Bargainer Statue and Buy for 300 Poes |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Gloom Resistance |
![]() Pray at second Bargainer Statue and Buy for 150 Poes |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: Gloom Resistance |
![]() Pray at fourth Bargainer Statue and Buy for 200 Poes |
How to Get the Stealth Set, Location, and Set Bonus
| Armor | Stats | Location |
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Base Defense: 1 Effect: Less likely to be noticed by monsters |
![]() Defeat the five Lynels at the Floating Coliseum |
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Base Defense: 1 Effect: Detects nearby Koroks |
![]() Inside a treasure chest in Forest Coliseum |
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Base Defense: 7 Effect: Gloom Resistance |
Win 5 battles in the Lone Island Coliseum |
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Base Defense: 3 Effect: Lightning Proof |
![]() Defeat 9 enemies in the Yiga Clan Minigame at the Yiga Clan Hideout |
Each of these helms can affect playstyle and in turn be an effective exploration tool.
Majora's Mask in particular makes Link less noticeable to monsters. Midna's Helmet is also great for exploring the depths as it makes Link gloom resistant. When looking for Korok Seeds, the Korok Mask can detect nearby Koroks.
Finally, the Lightning Helm makes Link lightning-proof. This is best used against lightning-type enemies or those that use lightning weapons.
The Hylian Set is probably the first full armor set players can get since it is located at Lookout Landing and can simply be bought. It is also one of the easiest upgradable armor sets needing only variations of Bokoblin parts, Ambers, and Rupees.
| Armor | Stats | Location |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: None |
![]() Buy at the Armor Shop in Lookout Landing. |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: None |
![]() Buy at the Armor Shop in Lookout Landing. |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: None |
![]() Buy at the Armor Shop in Lookout Landing. |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: None |
![]() Buy at the Armor Shop in Gerudo Town. |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: None |
![]() From a Chest in Hyrule Castle's Throne Room. |
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Base Defense: 3 Set Bonus: None |
![]() Buy at the Armor Shop in Lookout Landing. |
This set is a mix of early game armor pieces that you can get a easily. These pieces also don't require rare items to fully upgrade which allows you to max all of them early in the game.
You can upgrade the Amber Earrings with Amber and Flint, and Amber and Bokoblin Fangs for the Hylian Trousers.
The Champion's Leathers will require Light Dragon Parts, Sundelions, and Silent Princesses to upgrade. Although the latter two are easy to farm, getting the Light Dragon parts can be a challenge to get if you haven't encountered it yet. Make sure to do the Recovering the Hero's Sword Main Quest first to find the Light Dragon and lower its path.

Fully upgrading each of these armor pieces can give you a total of 80 defense boost. This provides more defense power compared to other complete armor sets such as Hero of Time when fully upgraded.

You can also get the 80 defense power with the Diamond Circlet. However, this will require several diamonds to fully upgrade.

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The best armor set is diamond circlet which has attack damage and champion’s leathers and trousers of the wild