Those attempting to free the Divine Beasts inBreath of the Wildmight want to start looking for armor that can resist certain climates. Link cannot safely traverse the Eldin region unless he’s wearing fireproof armor or has a Fireproof Elixir. While some may prefer to craft and take an Elixir every six minutes, it’s easier to justget the Flamebreaker Set.
The good news about the Flamebreaker armor is that it’s easy to find inBreath of the Wild. The bad news is that two out of three parts fetch a pretty rupee. Fortunately, the Flamebreaker Set can be upgraded to make it sturdier against hard-hitting opponents like Fireblight Ganon. Link only needsonepiece equipped to walk around Eldin without getting burned.
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Flamebreaker Armor
Before heading off to Goron City, players will want to stop by theFoothill Stable southwest of Eldin Tower. There’s an NPC namedGailewho sells Fireproof Elixir for 60 Rupees (two for 110; three for 150). If this is Link’s first time in Eldin territory, he’ll want to pay up. Going near Death Mountain without flame protection will set Link on fire.
At the fork in the road north of Eldin Tower, take a left. Keep going, and it’ll eventually lead to theSouthern Mine. North of the mine isGoron Cityand theShae Mo’Sah Shrine.Before leaving the Southern Mine, look for an NPC wearing a Flamebreaker Helmet. This is Kima, and he’s willing to trade aFlamebreaker Armorforx10 Fireproof Lizards.
There are plenty ofFireproof Lizards crawling about the Southern Mine. Press down on the control stick to crouch and slowly approach the lizards. Moving too fast will scare it away. Search near ore deposits and under rocks or jars.
Players can buyx2 Fireproof LizardsfromBeedle at South Akkala Stable. However, he only has 2 in his inventory and isn’t in any rush to restock them. So, the better choice is to look for them in the Southern Mine.
Give the lizards to Kima, and he’ll fork over the Flamebreaker Armor. Unfortunately, the price for the Helmet and the Boots will have to come out of Link’s pocket. Leave the Southern Mine and follow the path north toGoron City.
Flamebreaker Helm & Flamebreaker Boots
If, by some chance, playersdidn’tget the Flamebreaker Armor from Kima, it can be bought at theRipped and Shreddedarmor shopnear the southern entrance to Goron City.
This is the only way to get the Helmet and Boots, so hopefully, players have enough Rupees. If not,try mining for gemsfrom the Southern Mine or even on the cliffs surrounding Goron City.
Rare Ore Deposits(gold-colored) will always drop at least one rare gem. If players havex10 Luminous Stones, they can give them toLedoinZora’s Domainand receiveone Diamondin return. A single Diamond will sell for500 Rupees.
The price - especially for the Helm - can be discouraging, but as long as Link has enough gemstones to sell, he should have plenty of Rupees to spend on the armor.
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Upgrading the Flamebreaker Set
There are four Great Fairies inBreath of the Wild. The Flamebreaker Set is one of the many armor pieces they’ll upgrade in exchange for materials.
Since the base defense for the Flamebreaker Armor/Helm/Boots isn’t very high, it’s recommended to upgrade at least one of them before boarding Vah Rudania. The alternative is to fight Fireblight Ganon with active Fireproof Elixir buffs.
These are the following materials needed for upgrading each piece of Flamebreaker armor:
1
5
2
8
3
12
4
20
The Flamebreaker Set has aset bonus, which isFlame Guard. As its name indicates, this prevents Link from being immolated, which is a very useful set bonus when fighting Igneo Taluses or Fire Chuchus. It won’t protect Link from lava pits, so avoid diving in. However, since immolation can be a frustrating “status effect,” having gear that prevents this will give players one less thing to worry about.For the set bonus to work, Link needs to haveallpieces equipped, and they need to be at least2 stars or higher.
If players have difficulty finding Smotherwing Butterflies, they can find them onDeath Mountainor alongEldin Canyon. If the butterflies (and other upgrade materials) have been registered to theCompendium, Link can track them with theSheikah Sensor+.
Beedle will also have them in stock at theEast Akkala StableandWetland Stable. Moblins can be found just about anywhere, and Hinoxes can be fought atLake Totori, Phalian Highlands, orGiant’s Forest,to name a few locations.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis available for Nintendo Switch.
