The Zora Armor is a piece of armor from Zelda: ToTK; it offers a measure of defense against incoming attacks. It is part of the set "Zora Set", and when wearing all 3 pieces of the set offers the bonus effect "Swim Dash Stamina Up", which provides Use 75% less stamina from swim dashes. It can also be upgraded to increase its defense stats by visiting one of Hyrule's Great Fairies, which will require a recipe of materials to do so.
Where to Get Zora Armor
This piece of armor is found a part of a story-based mission. The Zora will gift it to Link and require him to restore the armor in order to use it to climb the waterfalls needed to reach the temple in their region.
How To Upgrade Zora Armor
Most armor within The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can be upgraded. In order to upgrade a specific piece of armor, your must have unlocked one of the four Great Fairy locations within Hyrule. These locations are close to a Stable location which is where you can begin the side quest to unlocking a particular Great Fairy fountain.
Once you are able to speak with one of the Great Fairies, you can request armor upgrades should you have the proper materials required. Each armor upgrade will increase its stats as well as the sale value. If you choose to sell armor, including the seemingly rare sets that you acquire through exploration, they can typically be repurchased at one of Hyrule's vendors after their initial discovery.
For the Zora Armor, the materials required for each upgrade level are detailed below.
Upgrade Level |
Defense |
Value |
Materials Required |
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Upgrade ★ |
5 |
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Upgrade ★★ |
8 |
5x Lizalfos Talon,5x Hyrule Bass |
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Upgrade ★★★ |
12 |
5x Blue Lizalfos Horn,3x Lizalfos Tail,3x Hearty Bass |
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Upgrade ★★★★ |
20 |
5x Black Lizalfos Horn,5x Blue Lizalfos Tail,20x Opal |
The Zora Armor has a specific ability. When equipped, Link obtains the following benefit: Waterfall Dash.