Repairing Weapons and Equipment in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Want to know how to repair weapons and equipment in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? The newest Zelda game introduces a mechanic where your weapons and equipment will break with use, but you can maintain your gear with a bit of ingenuity.
Weapons will break often in Breath of the Wild, but you can repair certain items using a specific enemy. Rusty weapons and the Champions’ weapons can be fixed by throwing them in front of the Rock Octorok found around Death Mountain and the Gerudo Highlands. Throwing a Rusty weapon or Shield in front of a Rock Octorok, or throwing a Rusty weapon into its mouth while it’s inhaling, will get you a brand-new weapon or shield.
Rock Octorok Repair Weapons and Shields
The Rock Octorok may give you a Traveler’s version of the weapon or shield you throw, but there’s a chance you’ll get Soldier, Knight, or even Royal weaponry and shields.
How to Repair the Ceremonial Trident
The Ceremonial Trident, which you need for the Ceremonial Song Shrine Quest, can be repaired by Doron at the Raft Landing in Rito Village. Drop it in front of the Rock Octorok, and it will become brand new again.
How to Repair Champions’ Weapons
The Champions’ weapons, obtained after completing their respective Divine Beasts, can also be repaired at each Champion’s hometown by a certain NPC. Their weapons will break fairly easily, so you’ll need to return to these NPCs to keep their weapons in working order. Do note that their weapons will break fairly easily, so you’ll need to return to these NPCs to keep their weapons in working order.
Here’s where you can find the NPCs that can repair Champions’ weapons:
How to Repair the Hylian Shield
The Hylian Shield is the best shield in the game and can’t be repaired, but you can get a replacement for 3,000 Rupees at Tarrey Town. You’ll need to visit the shop once you’ve cleared Bitterbreeze Cove to get the shield.
When a weapon is “badly damaged,” it’s on the verge of breaking. You won’t be able to repair it, but you can still throw it at enemies for critical damage. This also applies to badly damaged shields and bows.
Here’s a list of all weapons in Breath of the Wild and whether they can be repaired:
The Master Sword is the only weapon that won’t break, but it will require a ten-minute recharge once its durability runs out.
That’s everything you need to know about weapon repair in Breath of the Wild. Staying informed about this mechanic is essential if you want to have a steady supply of weapons and equipment to overcome challenges. Whether it’s repairing Rusty weapons with Rock Octoroks or seeking out NPCs to repair Champions’ weapons, there are options available to help you maintain and extend the lifespan of your gear. And if you thought the Hylian Shield was the best shield in the game, think again – the Master Sword is always going to be the most powerful weapon in Breath of the Wild. Just make sure you know how to get the Master Sword in Breath of the Wild first.
