Players won’t be able to dive underwater inBreath of the Wild, but they can equip Link with different armor and accessories to increase swimming speed. If they’re followingBotW’s main story, they’ll get the Zora Armor without too much trouble. However, they’ll need to put in some effort for the Zora Helm and Zora Greaves.
Like most armor sets inBreath of the Wild, each piece of the Zora Gear can be upgraded. So if players are on their first playthrough, they’ll want to find the remaining pieces of the Zora Set, especially if they’re still in the beginning stages ofBotW. Equipping the gear’s set bonus (helm, armor, and greaves) is a must-have for swimming.
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Zora Armor
If players meet Sidon atInogo BridgebyLanayru Tower, they’ll unlock theReach Zora’s Domain.Follow the objective marker, andthen speak with King Dorephanto complete the quest. This will also start theDivine Beast Vah Rutamain quest. More importantly, he’ll give Link theZora Armor.
The Zora Armor has a base defense of 3 and allows Link to swim up waterfalls. Unfortunately, Dorephan won’t be handing over the matching helm or greaves. However, the Zora Armor’s special ability is vital to boarding Vah Ruta. It’s also useful in getting the Zora Helm.
Zora Helm
The Zora Helm can be found atToto’s Lake. Once players have received theZora ArmorfromKing DorephaninZora’s Domain, they’ll be able to scale waterfalls. Look north of Zora’s Domain (from theNe’ez YohmaShrine) and there will be two waterfalls.Equip theZora Armorand swim up the first. Swim up the second waterfall to reachToto’s Lake(refer to the red marker on the above image).
Toto’s Lake is littered with submerged ruins, so right away, players should know the Zora Helm is going to be underwater. Equip theMagnesis Runeand stand on one of the walls in the middle. Use Magnesis to spot the sunken chest and haul it ashore. Inside will be the Zora Helm, which has a base defense of 3.
The Zora Helm also allows Link to use theWater Spin Attack. With the Helm equipped,press X while swimmingto perform a spinning attack in water.This will damage any opponents(or fish) in Link’s way.
Zora Greaves
To get theZora Greaves, speak to a Zora woman namedLaflatto get theLynel Safarisidequest. She’s standingby the east bridgeon thesecond floorof Zora’s Domain (one floor above the Ne’ez Yohma Shrine). Refer to the yellow arrow on the above image.
Speak to her, and she’ll want Link to take apictureof theLynelonPolymus Mountain. Show her the picture, and she’ll give him the Zora Greaves as thanks. If players are working on theDivine Beast Vah Rutaquest, they’ll be pushed to go toPolymus Mountainforx20 Shock Arrows. This is the perfect chance for players toget a picture of the Lynel.
Playersneedthe Camera Rune in order to do this sidequest. If they haven’t done so, go toHateno Villageandlight the forge with the blue flameat theHateno Ancient Tech Lab. Head inside and speak to Purah to unlock the Camera Rune.
The Zora Greaves don’t offer any special abilities like its Armor or Helm counterparts. It has a base defense of 3 and will increase Link’s swimming speed. With this,BotWplayers will now have the complete Zora Set, so the next step is to upgrade them.
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Upgrading the Zora Set
There are a total offour Great Fairiesall around Hyrule. The closest one isup the hill ofKakariko Village. The remaining three are in the far southwest ofGerduo Desert, nearLake Akkala, and betweenPiper RideandTabantha Tower.
Link will need to haveall four of the Great Fairy Fountains"restored" in order to upgrade the Zora Set to its max capacity. Here’s the required materials for each upgrade:
1
5
2
8
3
12
4
20
The Zora Set’s ‘set bonus’ isincreased swim stamina. If players are having a hard time finding the materials, they can track the items (as long as they have a picture in the Compendium) using theSheikah Sensor +, which is, as most would expect,an upgrade of theSheikah Sensor"obtainable" from Purah.
Only items that are registered to the Hyrule Compendium can be tracked by the Sheikah Sensor +. Meaning, for example, Linkmusthave taken a picture of a Lizalfos in order to track the Lizalfos Tails and Claws.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis available for Nintendo Switch.
