A set bonus inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis a bonus that applies to the wearer only when the entire set of armor is worn at the same time. Many pieces of armor inTears of the Kingdomoffer significant advantages when put together. Others have none at all, or offer bonuses that might seem a little strange. From straightforward heat resistance to whatever ‘rupee padding’ is, there are dozens of set bonuses and complete armor setsfor players to collect. Here is every set bonus inTears of the Kingdom, and what each bonus actually means.
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Armor Sets With No Bonus
None of the following sets have any bonus when all the pieces are worn together. The last two, however, do have high defense and are still worth wearing in tough fights, particularly theSoldier’s ArmorSet.
Attack Up Armor Sets
The most common armor set bonus inTears of the Kingdomis the Attack Up bonus. Each of the following armor sets will increase Link’s attack when all pieces are worn together
Barbarian Armor Set: Charge Atk. Stamina Up
In addition to boosting attack power, theBarbarian Armorset also reduces the amount of stamina needed for charged attacks.
Disguise & Bone Weapon Proficiency Armor Sets
There are two sets inTears of the Kingdomthat both have the same distinctive effects. The following sets disguise Link so that Skeletal enemies won’t attack. They also increase the damage that he deals with bone weapons.
Night Speed Up Armor Sets
Three sets inTears of the Kingdomincrease Link’s movement speed during nighttime:
Unique Set Bonuses
Each of the remaining armor sets has a bonus unique to that set. Here’s what Link can wear to buff himself.
Charged Set: Stormy Weather Charge
The Charged Set offers a bonus that makes charged attacks faster in stormy weather. It also releases an electric burst at the end of combos or when using charged attacks.
Climbing Gear Set: Climbing Jump Stamina Up
The set bonus forthe Climbing Gear Setreduces the stamina required to jump when climbing.
Depths Armor Set: Gloom Attack Resist
The Depths Armor Set gives Link an extra heart when resisting Gloom Damage.
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Desert Voe Armor Set: Shock Damage Resist
The Desert Voe Armor Setreduces the damage taken from electric attacks.
Ember Armor Set: Hot Weather Charge
The Ember Armor Set lets the player complete faster charged attacks in hot weather. It also produces a burst of flame after combo attacks or charged attacks.
When wearingthe Flamebreaker Armor Set, Link cannot catch on fire.
Froggy Armor Set: Slip Resistance
The Froggy Armor Setprevents Link from slipping when climbing in wet weather.
Frostbite Armor Set: Cold Weather Charge
The Frostbite Armor Set makes charged attacks faster in cold weather, as well as freezing enemies after a combo or charged attack.
Glide Armor Set: Impact Proof
The Glide Armor offers an incredible set bonus: it completely negates all fall damage Link takes.
Miner’s Armor Set: Shining Steps
The Miner’s Armor Setleaves a trail of glowing petals behind Link as he walks, illuminating the area.
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Mystic Armor Set: Rupee Padding
When wearingthe Mystic Armor Set, Link will lose rupees instead of health when hit.
The Snowquill Armor Set ensures Link cannot be frozen.
Zora Armor Set: Swim Dash Stamina Up
The Zora Armor Setdecreases the amount of Stamina used when dashing in the water.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis available for the Nintendo Switch.
