Weapons in Breath of the Wild have durability and will eventually break. This encourages experimentation and resource management. There are three main types:
- One-Handed Weapons (Swords): Fast attacks, allows shield use. Examples: Soldier's Broadsword, Royal Broadsword, Master Sword.
- Two-Handed Weapons (Greatswords): Slow but powerful attacks, cannot use shield. Examples: Claymore, Royal Claymore, Ancient Bladesaw.
- Spears: Fast, long-range attacks, good for keeping enemies at bay. Examples: Soldier's Spear, Royal Halberd, Zora Spear.
Always carry several weapon types to adapt to different combat situations. Elemental weapons (Flameblade, Frostspear, Thunderstorm Rod) are excellent for crowd control and environmental interactions.