Summary
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis a game that serves as an evolution of the first title, featuring a world that boasts a ton of verticality coupled with new powers that feel more in line with the core spirit of freedom promoted throughout this duology. The temperature mechanic returns and compels players to use items and armor to save them fromthe game’s colder environments.
This is downright mandatory for players who want to experienceevery main quest inTears of the Kingdom. Hoarding enough things to keep Link warm is imperative for players who don’t want the protagonist to die from frostbite.
8Spicy Pepper
Can Be Cooked In A Dish For Substantial Cold Resistance
A classic item that needs no introduction, Spicy Peppers are plentiful across the landscape of Hyrule and do a great job of protecting players from the heat. Of course, they need to be cooked into a dish before players enjoy these benefits.
Depending on the number of peppers Link adds to a dish, their cold resistance can last for a substantial amount of time.If players want a health boostto go along with this cold protection, they can add some meat or other ingredients that will help Link enjoy the best of both worlds.
7Warm Safflina
Adds Some Helpful Cold Resistance To A Dish
The flora ofTears of the Kingdomis diverse and plentiful, allowing players to gather a bunch of herbs with many unique effects. Warm Safflina is one such plant that players can gather during their travels, with its beneficial effects being pretty obvious.
As one would expect, players can add this ingredient to a dish togive it a much-needed burst of heat. The number of Warm Safflinas added to a dish governs the length of the cold resistance buff players can enjoy.
6Summerwing Butterfly
Can Be Used To Create Chilly Elixirs
Along with regular dishes, players can concoct elixirs that accomplish the same feat, even if they may not be accompanied by a health boost. Players who want toengage in a bit of insect-huntingwill love collecting their fair share of butterflies.
Each butterfly is pretty and comes color-coded to make it obvious what its benefits are. The Summerwing Butterfly is one such item that lets players enjoy some much-needed cold resistance if brewed to form a Spicy Elixir.
5Warm Darner
Provides Cold Resistance When Brewed Into An Elixir
Another insect that players can capture in the open world ofTears of the Kingdomare dragonflies. Players need to be silent and creep on their toes so that they can get close enough to capture these insects without scaring them away.
The names given to these insects make their buffs clear. The Warm Darner can be added to a cookpot to form a Spicy Elixir that can help Link explore environments that are usually too cold to traverse.
4Archaic Warm Greaves
Early-Game Equipment That Provides Cold Resistance
The Great Sky Island serves as a decent tutorial areawhere players can re-learn the ropes and familiarize themselves with new gameplay mechanics to make their descent into Hyrule more manageable. There’s a snowed-in area on this Island that houses one of the tutorial shrines, and players must find Spicy Peppers and cook them into a dish to brave this region.
Of course, players can also nullify the need to hoard these peppers if they get their hands on the Archaic Warm Greaves. This valuable piece of equipment is present outside the shrine that lets players access the Ascend ability, rewarding them for being proactive with this power and using it to reach an elevated platform with this piece of valuable equipment present in a treasure chest.
3Ruby Circlet
Expensive But Worth It To Heat Link Up
Most people are aware of the circlets inTears of the Kingdomand how expensive they are. With materials being more important than ever beforebecause of the Fuse mechanic, it’s easy to see why gathering Rupees by selling items forces players to think twice more often than not.
These Rupees should be used wisely, but players who have a decent fortune and are struggling to deal with the cold can buy the Ruby Circlet from Gerudo Town. This piece of headwear provides a simple solution to combat the cold, even if it prevents players from enjoying the bonus of equipping a matching set of equipment.
2Vah Medoh Divine Helm
A Reference To The Previous Game That Warms Link In No Time
The Divine Beasts fromBreath of the Wildare iconic, serving as massive structures that players can see from a distance. They essentially act as natural landmarks for Link to follow. So, it’s nice to see that these beasts are paid homage to in the form of helms, including one that depicts Vah Medoh.
Given how this beast is encountered in the colder regions ofBreath of the Wild, it’s easy to see why this helm provides a cold resistance buff inTears of the Kingdom.It’s a cool helmthat will bring back fond memories of one of the greatest open-world games ever made.
1Snowquill Armor Set
The Full Set Ensures That Link Is Immune To Being Frozen
When it comes to braving the elements inTears of the Kingdom, nothing is better than equipment sets that accumulate to let players enjoy the most powerful buffs in the game. Such is the case with the Snowquill Armor Set, which is a must-have for players who want to explorethe snow-capped peaks inTears of the Kingdom.
Not only is the cold resistance provided by this armor stronger than any other heat source in the game once all three pieces of this set are equipped, but upgrading this armor enough times at a Great Fairy Fountain grants an enhanced buff. The improved Snowquill Armor Set prevents players from being frozen, making it a must-have when facing enemies who like to use ice attacks to irritate players.
