Lynel Gear is a recurring set of items in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]
Location and Uses[]
Breath of the Wild[]
Lynel Gear is a type of weaponry made and exclusively carried by Lynels. It consists of three tiers of increasing strength and quality. The first tier is found in the possession of regular Lynels, while the stronger Mighty Lynel Gear is used by Blue-Maned Lynels and the strongest tier, Savage Lynel Gear, is used by White-Maned Lynels, Silver Lynels and Golden Lynels. In Master Mode, Lynels carry Lynel Gear that is a tier below what they typically wield. As a whole, Lynel Gear is distinguished by its high strength and durability. As Lynel Weapons are typically large and composed of heavy stone and metal, many Hylians have difficulty using Lynel Gear as easily as a Lynel does.[2][3][4][5]
The Lynel Sword and its variations are sturdily built, and the most basic kinds rely on physical impact over their slicing edges for damage.[2] Higher-tier swords, however, possess keener edges enhanced by the presence of secondary blades branching off from the primary one, and they can cut foes in two with a passing blow.[6][7]
Lynel two-handed weapons consist of large metal clubs named Lynel Crushers.[8] They are used primarily through powerful downward blows, which can crush armored foes into the dust.[8][9] Lower-tier Lynel Crushers are little more than lumps of metal, but higher-quality Crushers are strengthened with more deliberately fashioned metal reinforcements, which additionally increase their weight and thus the power of their downward swing.[9][10] Savage Lynel Crushers in particular are fitted with a rare kind of metal obtained from the peak of Death Mountain.[10]
Lynel Spears are tipped with crescent-shaped blades designed for swinging blows, but the shape of their blades make them difficult to balance.[3] Higher-tier variants possess larger, axe-like blades, which greatly increase the weight of the weapon and consequently the force of its blows.[4][11] Lynels are known to be able to cleave through rocks with a single blow of these Spears.[4]
Lynel Bows are formed entirely from metal, as are their bowstrings.[5][12][13] Savage Lynel Bows, similarly to Savage Lynel Crushers, are made from a kind of steel obtained from the the peak of Death Mountain.[13] They fire multiple Arrows at once, making them well-suited to taking down swift foes, and they propel them with enough force to pierce conventional Armor.[12][13]
Lynel Shields possess blade-like cutting edges; higher-tier shields possess more such blades than lower-tier ones.[14][15] This trait allows them to deal increased damage to foes when parrying blows, although they are still intended primarily as defensive implements.[14][15][16]
As Lynel Gear is formed out of metal, all Weapons within this archetype sink in Water. They do not burn when exposed to Fire or a Scorching Climate, but they will attract Lightning during Thunderstorms and conduct Electricity. Finally, they and can be manipulated through use of the Magnesis Rune.
List of Equipment[]
Item | Strength | Durability | Description |
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Lynel Sword |
24 | 26 | This Lynel-made sword was designed with smashing in mind rather than slicing. It's on the heavy side compared to what Hylians are used to, but it's very strong. |
Mighty Lynel Sword |
36 | 32 | This Lynel-made sword boasts more blades and more attack power. A skilled Lynel can draw this sword simply in passing and still cut a foe in two. |
Savage Lynel Sword |
58 | 41 | A brutal sword carried by white-haired Lynels. The savage blades are strong enough to cut down any foe, no matter how strong. |
Lynel Crusher |
36 | 20 | This two-handed weapon is favored by the Lynels. It may be more accurate to call it a lump of metal than a weapon, but if wielded by a Lynel, it can pound you into a fine dust. |
Mighty Lynel Crusher |
54 | 25 | This Lynel-made two-handed weapon has been reinforced to increase its durability and striking power. Its overwhelming heft will crush your foe, shield and all. |
Savage Lynel Crusher |
78 | 35 | This Lynel-made two-handed weapon is immensely heavy thanks to a rare metal from Death Mountain's peak. The power of its downward swing is in a class all its own. |
Lynel Spear |
14 | 25 | The crescent-shaped spearhead of this Lynel-made weapon gives it poor balance, making it difficult to wield. Lynels, however, can swing it effectively with a single hand. |
Mighty Lynel Spear |
20 | 35 | The weight and cutting edge of this Lynel-made spear have both been enhanced. It's immensely heavy for a Hylian, but a Lynel can cleave through rock with a single swing. |
Savage Lynel Spear |
30 | 45 | White-haired Lynels favor this brutal spear. Its axe-like spearhead and exceptional weight give it absolute destructive power. |
Lynel Bow |
10×3 | 30 | A Lynel-made bow crafted from rough metal. True to the vicious nature of Lynel weaponry. It fires a spread of multiple arrows at once. Ideal for taking down quick-moving targets. |
Mighty Lynel Bow |
20×3 | 35 | This massive Lynel bow sports a bowstring made from a metal so tough, mere Hylians have trouble drawing it back. |
Savage Lynel Bow |
32×3 | 45 | This Lynel bow is made from a special steel found at the peak of Death Mountain. It has tremendous stopping power and can pierce thick armor as easily as thin paper. |
Lynel Shield |
30 | 12 | A sturdy shield favored by Lynels for its defensive and offensive capabilities. First and foremost a shield, but the bladed edges can deal slashing attacks when deflecting. |
Mighty Lynel Shield |
44 | 15 | This Lynel-made shield has been reinforced with armor and even more blades. Stronger in both defense and offense, it can tear through basic armor when deflecting. |
Savage Lynel Shield |
62 | 20 | This ultimate Lynel shield is used only by the white-haired Lynels. It excels at defending against even the most brutal of attacks and cutting down powerful foes when deflecting. |
Other Appearances[]
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity[]
List of Equipment[]
Item | Min. Base Attack (Lv. 1-20) | Max. Base Attack (Lv. 1-20) | Description |
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Lynel Sword |
27-56 | 37-66 | This Lynel-made sword was designed with smashing in mind rather than slicing. It's on the heavy side compared to what Hylians are used to, but it's very strong. |
Mighty Lynel Sword |
??-?? | ??-?? | This Lynel-made sword boasts more blades and more attack power. A skilled Lynel can draw this sword simply in passing and still cut a foe in two. |
Savage Lynel Sword |
40-?? | 40-?? | A brutal sword carried by white-haired Lynels. The savage blades are strong enough to cut down any foe, no matter how strong. |
Lynel Crusher |
29-58 | 35-64 | This two-handed weapon is favored by the Lynels. It may be more accurate to call it a lump of metal than a weapon, but if wielded by a Lynel, it can pound you into a fine dust. |
Mighty Lynel Crusher |
34-72 | ??-?? | This Lynel-made two-handed weapon has been reinforced to increase its durability and striking power. Its overwhelming heft will crush your foe, shield and all. |
Savage Lynel Crusher |
34-72 | 46-84 | This Lynel-made two-handed weapon is immensely heavy thanks to a rare metal from Death Mountain's peak. The power of its downward swing is in a class all its own. |
Lynel Spear |
32-?? | 32-?? | The crescent-shaped spearhead of this Lynel-made weapon gives it poor balance, making it difficult to wield. Lynels, however, can swing it effectively with a single hand. |
Mighty Lynel Spear |
33-71 | 33-?? | The weight and cutting edge of this Lynel-made spear have both been enhanced. It's immensely heavy for a Hylian, but a Lynel can cleave through rock with a single swing. |
Savage Lynel Spear |
37-?? | 37-?? | White-haired Lynels favor this brutal spear. Its axe-like spearhead and exceptional weight give it absolute destructive power. |
Nomenclature[]
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References
- ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 174
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Lynel Sword
This Lynel-made sword was designed with smashing in mind rather than slicing. It's on the heavy side compared to what Hylians are used to, but it's very strong." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Lynel Spear
The crescent-shaped spearhead of this Lynel-made weapon gives it poor balance, making it difficult to wield. Lynels, however, can swing it effectively with a single hand." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Mighty Lynel Spear
The weight and cutting edge of this Lynel-made spear have both been enhanced. It's immensely heavy for a Hylian, but a Lynel can cleave through rock with a single swing." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Mighty Lynel Bow
This massive Lynel bow sports a bowstring made from a metal so tough, mere Hylians have trouble drawing it back." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ "Mighty Lynel Sword
This Lynel-made sword boasts more blades and more attack power. A skilled Lynel can draw this sword simply in passing and still cut a foe in two." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ "Savage Lynel Sword
A brutal sword carried by white-haired Lynels. The savage blades are strong enough to cut down any foe, no matter how strong." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Lynel Crusher
This two-handed weapon is favored by the Lynels. It may be more accurate to call it a lump of metal than a weapon, but if wielded by a Lynel, it can pound you into a fine dust." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Mighty Lynel Crusher
This Lynel-made two-handed weapon has been reinforced to increase its durability and striking power. Its overwhelming heft will crush your foe, shield and all." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Savage Lynel Crusher
This Lynel-made two-handed weapon is immensely heavy thanks to a rare metal from Death Mountain's peak. The power of its downward swing is in a class all its own." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ "Savage Lynel Spear
White-haired Lynels favor this brutal spear. Its axe-like spearhead and exceptional weight give it absolute destructive power." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Lynel Bow
A Lynel-made bow crafted from rough metal. True to the vicious nature of Lynel weaponry. It fires a spread of multiple arrows at once. Ideal for taking down quick-moving targets." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "Savage Lynel Bow
This Lynel bow is made from a special steel found at the peak of Death Mountain. It has tremendous stopping power and can pierce thick armor as easily as thin paper." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Lynel Shield
A sturdy shield favored by Lynels for its defensive and offensive capabilities. First and foremost a shield, but the banded edges can deal slashing attacks when deflecting." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Mighty Lynel Shield
This Lynel-made shield has been reinforced with armor and even more blades. Stronger in both defense and offense, it can tear through basic armor when deflecting." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ "Savage Lynel Shield
This ultimate Lynel shield is used only by the white-haired Lynels. It excels at defending against even the most brutal of attacks and cutting down powerful foes when deflecting." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)