The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for over a year now, giving players plenty of time to beat the main story and seek out every weapon and piece of armor. For those running out of things to do, some Zelda fans might want to return to, or try for the first time, Breath of the Wild, the game's predecessor, which originally released on the Nintendo Switch over seven years ago.

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Since there's a vast difference in content between Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild, those who are more familiar with the sequel can't rely on all their knowledge to help with its predecesor. Particularly when facing boss battles, these are the weapons in Breath of the Wild that shouldn't be taken for granted, and saved for just the right moment.

6 Guardian Sword++

A Hard-Won Prize For The Strongest Warriors

Guardian Gear should be very valuable to players, as it can only be acquired by completing certain Ancient Shrines. Some Shrines contain Tests of Strength, in which Link has to defeat a Guardian Scout of varying levels. While these challenges can test the player's acquired weapons and armor, they reap rewards in Guardian materials, as well as dropped weapons.

For players who are able to defeat a Guardian Scout IV in a Major Test of Strength, they'll be rewarded with several high-level weapons, including a Guardian Sword++. These weapons are quite useful for players when encountering bosses, since they're immune to lightning and are flame-retardant, but they can be tough to come by, so best not waste them on Stalkoblins.

5 Savage Lynel Spear

Claiming This Loot Is No Easy Feat

It takes quite an experienced player to successfully defeat any Lynel, let alone ones stronger than typical red-maned or blue-maned Lynels. The three highest level Lynels are capable of dropping some pretty powerful weapons, categorized as Savage Lynel weapons. While the Savage Lynel Crusher and Savage Lynel Sword are useful options, the Savage Lynel Spear is a keeper.

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In particular, the Savage Lynel Spear is fast and slightly more durable than its short sword and greatsword counterparts. With charged attacks, players will do heaps of damage without having to worry about the weapon breaking mid-attack (though that is an inevitability with breakable weapons). After defeating a Lynel, it'd be wise not to put this spear to good use against a Boss.

4 Ancient Short Sword

The Perfect Guardian-Killing Weapon

Ancient Gear is a rare commodity in Breath of the Wild. Whether they're Ancient Arrows or the Ancient Short Sword, these weapons are notable for being highly-effective against Guardians, some of the toughest enemies in the game. Similarly, Ancient weapons are also incredibly powerful against Blight Ganons, who are fought after freeing each Divine Beast.

However, these weapons can only be acquired after lighting the Ancient Furnace at the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab, activating the robot Cherry, and spending Ancient materials on forging each one, which can be quite a time sink. It's recommended that players forge the Ancient Short Sword, since it can be paired with a shield to keep Link safe from telegraphed boss attacks.

3 Biggoron's Sword

A Blast From The Franchise's Past

Veteran Zelda fans will recall that Breath of the Wild is not the debut of this weapon. Biggoron originally appeared in the Nintendo 64 gameThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and he bestows players with a sword named after him that's even stronger than the Master Sword, but only after completing a quest. Thanks to amiibo functionality, Biggoron's Sword makes a return in Breath of the Wild.

If players happen to possess the Ocarina of Time Link amiibo, there's a random chance that a Treasure Chest will contain Biggoron's Sword. However, once this weapon breaks, players will only be able to gain another by using their amiibo once a day and hoping for a duplicate. It may not be the smoothest weapon, but its raw strength is incomparable to other weapons in the game.

2 Sword Of The Six Sages

For Those Who Want To Play As Ganondorf

Those who played Twilight Princess will recognize this weapon as belonging to Ganondorf, who stole it from the Six Sages during his execution. However, the weapon can be wielded by Link in Breath of the Wild, although, like Biggoron's Sword, it can only be obtained by hoping for a randomized drop with the Ganondorf from Super Smash Bros for Wii U amiibo.

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With great strength and durability, the Sword of the Six Sages is a great option for Boss fights that will make players feel just a little more epic when they defeat different iterations of Calamity Ganon with his own sword. The weapon even glows in the dark, which will be especially useful when battling Bosses that appear at night, like the Stalnox.

1 Master Sword

It's Only For The Bravest Heroes

The Master Sword is the most iconic weapon in the Zelda franchise, so it makes sense that players would prefer to use it as often as possible. However, it's also the only weapon in Breath of the Wild that cannot break, instead losing its charge after a certain amount of uses. This means that players can't just go swinging it around willy-nilly, especially in the build-up to a Boss fight.

Thankfully, there are ways for players to strengthen the Master Sword, such as wielding it in dungeons or near Malice. In its Awakened state, the Master Sword will deal a whopping 60 damage, compared to its normal power of 40. It can also fire a sword beam when Link is at full health, though this might be a tricky benefit to take advantage of in difficult Boss battles.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Platform(s)

Nintendo Wii U , Switch

Released

March 3, 2017

Developer(s)

Nintendo EPD

Genre(s)

Action , Adventure

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