{"id":32892,"date":"2023-05-17T14:21:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T12:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1831980"},"modified":"2023-05-17T16:48:27","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T14:48:27","slug":"best-armour-in-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-early-late-game-options","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/best-armour-in-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-early-late-game-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Best armour in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom \u2013 early &#038; late game options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Check out our top picks! <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Ben Huxley\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>You won\u2019t get very far in <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-review\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/a> without a decent set of armour. Like in <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/best-armour-zelda-breath-of-the-wild\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Breath of the Wild<\/a>, armour is an important aspect. And not only for combat, but scaling terrain, resisting the elements and, let\u2019s face it, looking badass.<\/p>\n<p>So what\u2019s the best armour setup in Tears of the Kingdom? There\u2019s no right answer, of course. It depends on the scenario. Unfortunately there aren\u2019t any full set bonuses this time, but it\u2019s still worth wearing a complete set. For the stats and the looks.<\/p>\n<p>Still, we don\u2019t think it\u2019ll hurt to share some of our favourites. From the fanciest looking set to the completely practical, we\u2019ll also offer advice for those just starting out\u00a0<em>and<\/em> those who are a bit further along. Keep reading for our top armour picks for Tears of the Kingdom.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best early game Armour in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>So you\u2019ve just started a new game, and the enemies aren\u2019t\u00a0<em>too<\/em> challenging. Still, you\u2019ll need suitable armour for your early adventures in Hyrule. Before we get started on our favourite starter packs, we\u2019ll recommend here that the shop in Rito Village has some pretty affordable stuff (not to mention a few handy cold resistant items).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Zora Armour<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe title=\"&quot;Zelda:\" tears=\"\" of=\"\" the=\"\" kingdom=\"\" zora=\"\" armor=\"\" set=\"\" location=\"\" width=\"&quot;200&quot;\" height=\"&quot;113&quot;\" src=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1p9JB3a2cJU?feature=oembed&quot;\" frameborder=\"&quot;0&quot;\" allow=\"&quot;accelerometer;\" autoplay=\"\" clipboard-write=\"\" encrypted-media=\"\" gyroscope=\"\" picture-in-picture=\"\" web-share=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>A great set for many reasons, but it\u2019s perfect for gliding through the early parts of the game with ease. For starters, it lets you swim up waterfalls. It\u2019s easy to obtain, too, as you\u2019ll grab it as part of the main storyline.<\/p>\n<p>To begin the search for this armour, investigate the \u2018Regional Phenomena\u2019 quest to the east (right-hand) side of the map. Once you\u2019re there, keep doing the Zora quests \u2013 including \u2018A Token of Friendship\u2019 and \u2018The Never-Ending Lecture\u2019 \u2013 to complete the set.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hylian Armour\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Does exactly what it says on the tin. The Hylian Armour set offers quality protection for your early travels, and shouldn\u2019t set you back too much. There\u2019s no elemental protection, or any other unique quirks, but the defensive stats alone make this worth it.<\/p>\n<p>You can get the complete Hylian Armour set from the Armour Shop in Lookout Landing. This is the main base, just south of Hyrule Castle, where there are various vendors and characters to chat to.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Miner\u2019s Armour<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A new (and slightly terrifying) dimension to Tears of the Kingdom is Depths. When you first go down there, we recommend getting properly kitted up. And what better suit for navigating an underground wilderness in than a miner\u2019s outfit?<\/p>\n<p>The Helm, top, and trousers make up the complete set. It\u2019ll make your early (and late) journeys in the dark a bit less blood-curdling. As a cruel twist of fate, all of these items can only be found in the Depths, so you\u2019ll need to bravely explore in your normal clothes for a while. You can <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=teZ-HdufDDo&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">see the exact locations on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best Late Game Armour in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A bit further into Tears of the Kingdom? Great, now it\u2019s time to get serious. Located in the same location as it was in Breath of the Wild, the Kakariko Village shop has some expensive gear. Worth every penny, we should add. But let\u2019s have a look at our favourite late game sets\u2026<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dark Set<\/strong><\/h3>\n<iframe title=\"&quot;Zelda\" totk=\"\" dark=\"\" link=\"\" armor=\"\" location=\"\" how=\"\" to=\"\" get=\"\" tunic=\"\" hood=\"\" trousers=\"\" in=\"\" tears=\"\" of=\"\" kingdom=\"\" width=\"&quot;200&quot;\" height=\"&quot;113&quot;\" src=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9syS_hYDBHk?feature=oembed&quot;\" frameborder=\"&quot;0&quot;\" allow=\"&quot;accelerometer;\" autoplay=\"\" clipboard-write=\"\" encrypted-media=\"\" gyroscope=\"\" picture-in-picture=\"\" web-share=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>Tears of the Kingdom is a pretty dark sequel, so you may as well look edgy. This set, which comprises the Dark Tunic, Dark Trousers, and Dark Hat, will offer an impressive stat boost. Hell, the Dark Tunic on its own is worth it for the stats and badass look.<\/p>\n<p>You can nab the Dark Tunic by trading Poes with the Bargainer Statue in The Depths. Check out the video above to see the exact location.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Flamebreaker Armour<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Now for the purely pragmatic. If you\u2019re well acquainted with Breath of the Wild, you\u2019ll know that you\u2019ll need fire resistant armour for a lot of scenarios. Especially if you don\u2019t have any Fireproof Elixirs, you\u2019ll need Flamebreaker Armour for any volcanic area. It\u2019s pricey though, so make sure you save up!<\/p>\n<p>The Flamebreaker Armour can be bought from an Armour Shop to the west (left) of Death Mountain. Check out the exact location on <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lDZUU9vVckk&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Barbarian Set<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>While there are a lot more practical sets to mention \u2013 Snowquill, climbing, and stealth \u2013 we thought we\u2019d finish with something a tad more badass. The Barbarian Set comprises a chest piece, helmet, and leg wraps.<\/p>\n<p>You can grab them pretty early on, but when they\u2019re fully upgraded they offer impressive stats. And who doesn\u2019t crave the catharsis of a barbarian rage? The main part of this armour can be found in a cave not far from Lookout Landing, and you can <a href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lp_HWtVxnjc&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">check out the exact location on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Those are our top armour picks for Tears of the Kingdom. 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