Discover how to find the Champion's Leathers in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! Learn the exact location and steps to acquire this powerful armor piece.
Alright, so you're looking to snag the Champion's Leathers in Tears of the Kingdom? Awesome choice! These are a sweet upgrade from the basic Hylian set you get early on. You'll need to make a trip to Hyrule Castle, but don't sweat it too much if you're worried about hearts or enemies. You can totally speedrun this part if you play it smart.
If Hyrule Castle still feels a bit out of reach in the game's story, don't worry! You can actually get there pretty early. The trick is to use the Lookout Landing Skyview Tower. Launch yourself from there and aim straight for the castle. If you've got about two full stamina wheels, you should be able to glide all the way to the entrance. If your stamina is a bit low, just whip up an Energizing Elixir – any kind will do – to give you that extra boost for the flight. It makes landing at the castle entrance a breeze.
Once you've made it to Hyrule Castle, getting the Champion's Leathers is actually pretty straightforward. Head inside the castle and make your way to the big, circular Sanctum. If you played Breath of the Wild, this place will look familiar. You're looking for the stairs that lead up to the throne itself. Go on up!
At the top of the stairs, you'll see two big braziers, one on each side of you. You need to light both of them. The easiest way to do this is probably by fusing a Fire Fruit to an arrow and shooting them. Once both braziers are lit, a secret panel behind the throne will slide open, revealing a chest. Climb up, open it, and voilà! Champion's Leathers!
These leathers give you a base defense of 5, which is pretty sweet considering the Hylian set only starts at 3. Plus, you can upgrade them even further!
Want to upgrade your Champion's Leathers?
To make them even better, you'll need to visit one of the four Great Fairies scattered across Hyrule. Upgrading costs Rupees and monster parts, but it's totally worth it to boost your armor's defense all the way up to level 20. Each piece of armor has the same upgrade requirements, and here's what you'll need:
- Level 5: 3x Silent Princess, 10 Rupees
- Level 8: 2x Light Dragon’s Talon, 3x Silent Princess, 10x Sundelion, 50 Rupees
- Level 12: 2x Light Dragon’s Fang, 5x Silent Princess, 15x Sundelion, 200 Rupees
- Level 20: 2x Light Dragon’s Horn, 10x Silent Princess, 20x Sundelion (Rupee cost not specified for this final level)
Just remember, you need to find and unlock all four Great Fairies to get the full upgrade potential for your armor.
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