There are scores of pieces of armor in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to be found, which can make it tough to find the best equipment. This guide will lead you through acquiring some of the best equipment you can hope to discover early on in Zelda: TOTK, across the categories of Headgear, Chest Armor, and Leg Armor.
Champion’s Leathers Tears of the Kingdom Best Equipment
Base Defense 5
“This garment, worn by those in good standing with Hyrule royalty, has been reworked with the latest improvements, such as a new shoulder guard.”
Launch yourself out of Lookout Landing Skyview Tower and glide your way over to Hyrule Castle, and the Sanctum within. Ascend the short stairway to the throne at -0249, 1086, 0349, where you will find two unlit braziers opposite each other. Proceed to set them alight using the method of your choice. This will play a quick cutscene that slides open a chamber beneath the throne with a chest inside. Open it up to lay claim to the Champion’s Leathers. This effectively completes the side quest “A New Champion’s Tunic” without having been first granted it by Zelda’s Diary in Hateno Village.
Tears of the Kingdom Best Equipment: Royal Guard Cap
Base Defense 4
“This spiffy cap is part of the uniform for Hyrule’s royal guard. It’s lighter than it looks and easy to move around in. Recently reproduced and made available.”
From the throne, leap down and exit the Sanctum through the small door on the right. Head straight and over the edge to land on the tower with the partially broken roof. Once inside, leap down a further level, straight into Princess Zelda’s Room at -0330, 0996, 0301. Behind the screen partition you will find a chest with the Royal Guard Cap.
Best Armor in TOTK: Royal Guard Boots
Base Defense 4
“These boots are part of the uniform for Hyrule’s royal guard. They’re a fine blend of style and function. Recently reproduced and made available.”
Fast travel to Serutobomac Shrine and enter the doorway set in the hill beneath it at -0206, 1169, 0261, to reach Hyrule Castle B3. At the other end of the passageway head left into the Library. Jump over the bannister with the debris pile, to the bottom level of the Library. Directly behind you is a bookcase you can use Ultrahand on. This is the King’s Study and the chest within holds the Royal Guard Boots.
Royal Guard Uniform
Base Defense 4
“The dignified uniform for Hyrule’s royal guard. It’s made of lightweight materials and is both stylish and practical. Recently reproduced and made available.”
Yet again, launch yourself out of Lookout Landing Skyview Tower to glide to the south-west of Hyrule Castle, and the gateway set into the rock at -0321, 0774, 0074. Use Ultrahand to get past two successive gates and go left up the stairs. At the top, follow the hallway to the left, and enter the first doorway on the left. At the bottom of these stairs is the Guards’ Chamber. Navigate to -0392, 0867, 0060 and use Ascend to phase through the ceiling. Up here and across the gap is a chest containing the Royal Guard Uniform.
You now have a full set of Royal Guard armor at your disposal, plus the classic Breath of the Wild chest armor: the Champion’s Leathers. If you want some great weapons to go with all of that, read up on our guide to the best early weapons right here.
