Breath Of The Wild is an expansive open-world game teeming with all kinds of enemies. When Link wakes up from a hundred-year sleep with amnesia, he's forced out into the world with only the clothes on his back. Throughout the game, the player builds up a supply of armor, weapons, and ingredients to survive the harsh reality of Hyrule.
Ancient Soldier weapons are types of weapons that use salvaged parts of the Guardians themselves against them - creating ultra-powerful and durable gear that is a step above the usual. Because of the high value, Ancient Soldier Gear is harder to find and comes at a higher price than most. Here's everything the player needs to know about Ancient Soldier Gear in Breath Of The Wild.
Where To Get Ancient Soldier Gear in Breath Of The Wild
Ancient Soldier Gear is sold by Robbie in the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab, located on the far North-East of the map. In order to access the Ancient Akkala Tech Lab, the player must first activate it by lighting the furnace. Once the player has activated the lab, they'll have access to the robot statue in the middle of the room, which will make Ancient Gear in exchange for Rupees and ancient items.
Where To Find Ancient Parts
Ancient parts are the most time-consuming component the player will need to collect. The most efficient way to collect these parts is to head to the area around Hyrule Castle, which is teeming with Guardians. Upon defeat, Guardians will drop the required Ancient Springs, Shafts, Screws, Gears, Cores, and Giant Cores - the latter two being rarer than the other.
Ancient Soldier Gear Overview
Gear | Name | Cost | Materials | Description |
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 | Ancient Short Sword | 1,000 Rupees | 15 Ancient Springs, 5 Ancient Shafts, 2 Ancient Cores | The blade of this sword was made using an ancient power lost to this modern age. Its blade appears only when drawn, and its cutting power surpasses metal swords. |
 | Ancient Bladesaw | 1,000 Rupees | 15 Ancient Screws, 5 Ancient Shafts, 2 Ancient Cores | This two-handed sword was forged using ancient Sheikah technology. Its unique rotating blades give it impressive cutting power that will slice enemies to shreds. |
 | Ancient Spear | 1,000 Rupees | 15 Ancient Gears, 5 Ancient Shafts, 2 Ancient Cores | This spear is the result of countless hours of research into the ancient technology used by Guardians. The glowing spearhead has high piercing potential. |
 | Ancient Bow | 1,000 Rupees | 15 Ancient Springs, 10 Ancient Gears, 1 Giant Ancient Core | This bow is the result of Robbie's research. Ancient Sheikah technology affords it heightened functionality. Arrows fired from it travel in a perfectly straight line. |
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| An arrow created using ancient technology. To be struck with one is to be consigned to oblivion in an instant. It deals devastating damage—even against Guardians. |
 | Ancient Shield | 1,000 Rupees | 10 Ancient Gears, 15 Ancient Springs, 1 Ancient Core | This shield was made using ancient Sheikah technology. Its surface glows blue when raised in defense. Enhanced functionality allows it to deflect Guardian beams. |
The player will also be able to acquire the Ancient Soldier Set from the same menu, a set of armor with the same base defense stats as the Soldier Set, with added resistance to Guardians.
Breath Of The Wild is available now on Nintendo Switch and Wii U.