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Upgrading is a recurring element in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] Most commonly, items such as the Master Sword or the Arrows can be upgraded into stronger versions, such as the Golden Sword and Silver Arrows, respectively.
Overview[]
While the ability to replace weaker items with stronger variants is prevalent in nearly every Zelda game, some games such as Skyward Sword feature more in-depth systems of upgrading, and it is often necessary to provide Treasures or Materials as the basic ingredients for the relevant upgrade.
Common upgrades throughout the series include: the Magical Boomerang, Magic Hammer, the White Sword, the Mirror Shield, Blue Mail and Red Mail, Light Arrows and Roc's Cape. Several equipment upgrades, such as the Quiver and Bomb Bag are prevalent in games that require ammunition. Wallet upgrades are commonplace, as well.
List of Upgrades[]
Skyward Sword[]
In Skyward Sword, items and Potions can be upgraded in the Skyloft Bazaar to give them added advantages, like extra strength or durability.[2] Gondo will enhance Link's equipment in the Scrap Shop,[3] while Bertie improves Potions at the Infusion Shop. All upgrades are permanent and take a few seconds to complete.[4] As Link progresses, he is able to upgrade more of his items.[5]
In order to fully upgrade all of Link's items, the following quantity of each treasure is required:
Treasures: Materials | |||
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4 Hornet Larvaes | 5 Bird Feathers | 16 Tumbleweeds | 7 Lizard Tails |
7 Eldin Ores | 7 Ancient Flowers | 25 Amber Relics | 13 Dusk Relics |
8 Jelly Blobs | 17 Monster Claws | 8 Monster Horns | 12 Ornamental Skulls |
4 Evil Crystals | 5 Blue Bird Feathers | 4 Golden Skulls | 3 Goddess Plumes |
Item Upgrades
Shields
Wooden Shield
Iron Shield
Sacred Shield
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Banded Shield | Increased durability. | × 2 Amber Relics × 1 Monster Claw × 1 Jelly Blob | 30 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Braced Shield | Further increased durability. | × 3 Amber Relics × 2 Monster Claws × 2 Tumbleweeds × 1 Ornamental Skull | 50 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Banded Shield | |
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Description | Increased durability. |
Materials | × 2 Amber Relics × 1 Monster Claw × 1 Jelly Blob |
Cost | 30 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Braced Shield | |
Description | Further increased durability. |
Materials | × 3 Amber Relics × 2 Monster Claws × 2 Tumbleweeds × 1 Ornamental Skull |
Cost | 50 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Fortified Shield | Further increased durability. | × 3 Eldin Ores × 3 Monster Claws × 3 Tumbleweeds × 1 Blue Bird Feather | 100 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Reinforced Shield | Increased durability. | × 2 Eldin Ores × 2 Monster Claws × 2 Ornamental Skulls | 20 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Fortified Shield | |
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Description | Further increased durability. |
Materials | × 3 Eldin Ores × 3 Monster Claws × 3 Tumbleweeds × 1 Blue Bird Feather |
Cost | 100 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Reinforced Shield | |
Description | Increased durability. |
Materials | × 2 Eldin Ores × 2 Monster Claws × 2 Ornamental Skulls |
Cost | 20 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Divine Shield | Increased durability. | × 1 Dusk Relic × 2 Bird Feathers × 3 Ornamental Skulls | 100 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Goddess Shield | Further increased durability. | × 4 Dusk Relics × 3 Bird Feathers × 3 Monster Horns × 1 Blue Bird Feather | 150 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Divine Shield | |
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Description | Increased durability. |
Materials | × 1 Dusk Relic × 2 Bird Feathers × 3 Ornamental Skulls |
Cost | 100 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Goddess Shield | |
Description | Further increased durability. |
Materials | × 4 Dusk Relics × 3 Bird Feathers × 3 Monster Horns × 1 Blue Bird Feather |
Cost | 150 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Adventure Items
Bug Net
Slingshot
Beetle
Digging Mitts
Bow
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Big Bug Net | Double the size. | × 3 Tumbleweeds × 2 Ancient Flowers × 1 Evil Crystal | 100 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Big Bug Net | |
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Description | Double the size. |
Materials | × 3 Tumbleweeds × 2 Ancient Flowers × 1 Evil Crystal |
Cost | 100 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Scattershot | Can be charged by holding to scatter a single Deku Seed over a wide area. | × 2 Dusk Relics × 2 Amber Relics × 3 Jelly Blobs | 20 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Scattershot | |
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Description | Can be charged by holding to scatter a single Deku Seed over a wide area. |
Materials | × 2 Dusk Relics × 2 Amber Relics × 3 Jelly Blobs |
Cost | 20 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Hook Beetle | Ability to grab items. | — | N/A Rupees | Lanayru Desert |
Quick Beetle | Increased flight speed. Hold to further increase the speed. | × 2 Ancient Flowers × 2 Hornet Larvae × 1 Golden Skull | 50 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Tough Beetle | Can fly farther distances. | × 3 Ancient Flowers × 4 Amber Relics × 1 Blue Bird Feather × 1 Goddess Plume | 50 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Hook Beetle | |
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Description | Ability to grab items. |
Materials | — |
Cost | N/A Rupees |
Location | Lanayru Desert |
Quick Beetle | |
Description | Increased flight speed. Hold to further increase the speed. |
Materials | × 2 Ancient Flowers × 2 Hornet Larvae × 1 Golden Skull |
Cost | 50 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Tough Beetle | |
Description | Can fly farther distances. |
Materials | × 3 Ancient Flowers × 4 Amber Relics × 1 Blue Bird Feather × 1 Goddess Plume |
Cost | 50 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Mogma Mitts | Ability to dig and explore underground mazes. | — | N/A Rupees | Fire Sanctuary |
Mogma Mitts | |
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Description | Ability to dig and explore underground mazes. |
Materials | — |
Cost | N/A Rupees |
Location | Fire Sanctuary |
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Iron Bow | Increased power and range. | × 3 Tumbleweeds × 1 Evil Crystal × 3 Monster Claws × 2 Eldin Ores | 50 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Sacred Bow | Further increased power and range. | × 5 Tumbleweeds × 2 Evil Crystals × 3 Lizard Tails × 1 Goddess Plume | 100 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Iron Bow | |
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Description | Increased power and range. |
Materials | × 3 Tumbleweeds × 1 Evil Crystal × 3 Monster Claws × 2 Eldin Ores |
Cost | 50 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Sacred Bow | |
Description | Further increased power and range. |
Materials | × 5 Tumbleweeds × 2 Evil Crystals × 3 Lizard Tails × 1 Goddess Plume |
Cost | 100 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Ammunition Containers
Small Seed Satchel
Small Bomb Bag
Small Quiver
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Large Seed Satchel | Holds 30 extra Deku Seeds. | × 5 Amber Relics × 3 Monster Claws × 1 Golden Skull × 1 Blue Bird Feather | 100 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Medium Seed Satchel | Holds 20 extra Deku Seeds. | × 4 Amber Relics × 3 Monster Claws × 3 Ornamental Skulls | 50 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Large Seed Satchel | |
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Description | Holds 30 extra Deku Seeds. |
Materials | × 5 Amber Relics × 3 Monster Claws × 1 Golden Skull × 1 Blue Bird Feather |
Cost | 100 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Medium Seed Satchel | |
Description | Holds 20 extra Deku Seeds. |
Materials | × 4 Amber Relics × 3 Monster Claws × 3 Ornamental Skulls |
Cost | 50 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Large Bomb Bag | Holds 15 extra Bombs. | × 3 Lizard Tails × 4 Jelly Blobs × 2 Hornet Larvae × 1 Golden Skull | 100 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Medium Bomb Bag | Holds 10 extra Bombs. | × 1 Lizard Tail × 3 Ornamental Skulls × 1 Blue Bird Feather | 50 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Large Bomb Bag | |
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Description | Holds 15 extra Bombs. |
Materials | × 3 Lizard Tails × 4 Jelly Blobs × 2 Hornet Larvae × 1 Golden Skull |
Cost | 100 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Medium Bomb Bag | |
Description | Holds 10 extra Bombs. |
Materials | × 1 Lizard Tail × 3 Ornamental Skulls × 1 Blue Bird Feather |
Cost | 50 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Large Quiver | Holds 15 extra Arrows. | × 2 Monster Horns × 3 Dusk Relics × 1 Golden Skull × 1 Goddess Plume | 100 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Medium Quiver | Holds 10 extra Arrows. | × 3 Monster Horns × 3 Dusk Relics × 5 Amber Relics | 50 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Large Quiver | |
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Description | Holds 15 extra Arrows. |
Materials | × 2 Monster Horns × 3 Dusk Relics × 1 Golden Skull × 1 Goddess Plume |
Cost | 100 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Medium Quiver | |
Description | Holds 10 extra Arrows. |
Materials | × 3 Monster Horns × 3 Dusk Relics × 5 Amber Relics |
Cost | 50 Rupees |
Location | Scrap Shop |
Potion Infusions
Heart Potion
Revitalizing Potion
Stamina Potion
Air Potion
Guardian Potion
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Heart Potion+ | Restores all Hearts. | × 3 Blessed Butterflies × 1 Woodland Rhino Beetle × 1 Volcanic Ladybug | 20 Rupees | Potion Shop |
Heart Potion++ | Restores all Hearts. Includes two servings. | × 3 Blessed Butterflies × 3 Deku Hornets × 1 Sand Cicada × 1 Eldin Roller | 30 Rupees | Potion Shop |
Heart Potion+ | |
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Description | Restores all Hearts. |
Materials | × 3 Blessed Butterflies × 1 Woodland Rhino Beetle × 1 Volcanic Ladybug |
Cost | 20 Rupees |
Location | Potion Shop |
Heart Potion++ | |
Description | Restores all Hearts. Includes two servings. |
Materials | × 3 Blessed Butterflies × 3 Deku Hornets × 1 Sand Cicada × 1 Eldin Roller |
Cost | 30 Rupees |
Location | Potion Shop |
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Revitalizing Potion+ | Completely restores Shield meter for equipped Shield and activates automatically when the equipped Shield would have broken otherwise. Restores eight Hearts. | × 2 Woodland Rhino Beetles × 2 Skyloft Mantises × 3 Deku Hornets | 20 Rupees | Potion Shop |
Revitalizing Potion++ | Completely restores Shield meter for equipped Shield and activates automatically when the equipped Shield would have broken otherwise. Restores eight Hearts. Contains two servings. | × 2 Woodland Rhino Beetles × 3 Lanayru Ants × 1 Gerudo Dragonfly × 1 Sand Cicada | 30 Rupees | Potion Shop |
Revitalizing Potion+ | |
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Description | Completely restores Shield meter for equipped Shield and activates automatically when the equipped Shield would have broken otherwise. Restores eight Hearts. |
Materials | × 2 Woodland Rhino Beetles × 2 Skyloft Mantises × 3 Deku Hornets |
Cost | 20 Rupees |
Location | Potion Shop |
Revitalizing Potion++ | |
Description | Completely restores Shield meter for equipped Shield and activates automatically when the equipped Shield would have broken otherwise. Restores eight Hearts. Contains two servings. |
Materials | × 2 Woodland Rhino Beetles × 3 Lanayru Ants × 1 Gerudo Dragonfly × 1 Sand Cicada |
Cost | 30 Rupees |
Location | Potion Shop |
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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File:SS Stamina Potion + Icon.png Stamina Potion + | Completely restores Stamina Gauge. Prevents Stamina Gauge from depleting for 3 minutes. | × 3 Volcanic Ladybugs × 2 Sky Stag Beetles × 2 Gerudo Dragonflies × 1 Faron Grasshopper | 20 Rupees | Potion Shop |
File:SS Stamina Potion + Icon.png Stamina Potion + | |
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Description | Completely restores Stamina Gauge. Prevents Stamina Gauge from depleting for 3 minutes. |
Materials | × 3 Volcanic Ladybugs × 2 Sky Stag Beetles × 2 Gerudo Dragonflies × 1 Faron Grasshopper |
Cost | 20 Rupees |
Location | Potion Shop |
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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File:SS Air Potion + Icon.png Air Potion + | Completely restores Oxygen Gauge. Prevents Oxygen Gauge from depleting for 3 minutes underwater. | × 2 Sky Stag Beetles × 2 Skyloft Mantises × 2 Lanayru Ants | 20 Rupees | Potion Shop |
File:SS Air Potion + Icon.png Air Potion + | |
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Description | Completely restores Oxygen Gauge. Prevents Oxygen Gauge from depleting for 3 minutes underwater. |
Materials | × 2 Sky Stag Beetles × 2 Skyloft Mantises × 2 Lanayru Ants |
Cost | 20 Rupees |
Location | Potion Shop |
Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
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Guardian Potion+ | Prevents Link from sustaining any damage for 3 minutes. | × 1 Faron Grasshopper × 2 Eldin Rollers × 3 Blessed Butterflies × 3 Starry Fireflies | 40 Rupees | Potion Shop |
Guardian Potion+ | |
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Description | Prevents Link from sustaining any damage for 3 minutes. |
Materials | × 1 Faron Grasshopper × 2 Eldin Rollers × 3 Blessed Butterflies × 3 Starry Fireflies |
Cost | 40 Rupees |
Location | Potion Shop |
A Link Between Worlds[]
Item Upgrades[]
Base Item | Upgrade | Requirement(s) and Location | Effect |
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Forgotten Sword |
Master Sword |
Found in the Lost Woods. | Double the strength of the Forgotten Sword. |
Master Sword |
Master Sword Lv.2 |
Giving two pieces of Master Ore to the Blacksmith in Hyrule. | Double the strength of the Master Sword. |
Master Sword Lv.2 |
Master Sword Lv3 |
Giving two pieces of Master Ore to the Blacksmith in Lorule. | Double the strength of the Master Sword Lv2. |
Shield |
Hylian Shield |
Found in Big Chest in Turtle Rock. | Blocks magical attacks, beams and fire. |
Green Tunic |
Blue Mail |
Found in Big Chest in Swamp Palace. | Cuts damage by half. |
Blue Mail |
Red Mail |
Found in Big Chest in Lorule Castle. | Cuts damage by three fourths of the Green Tunic's. |
Lamp |
Super Lamp |
Link must complete the Advanced level of the Treacherous Tower. | Illuminates areas more brightly. Deals 8× more damage. |
Net |
Super Net |
Link must complete the Advanced level of the Treacherous Tower twice. | Damages enemies within its spin radius. |
Power Glove |
Titan's Mitt |
Found in Big Chest in Desert Palace. | Allows Link to lift heavier objects. |
Mother Maiamai Upgrades
Base Item | Upgrade | Effect |
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Boomerang |
Nice Boomerang |
Increased speed and range. Throw three Boomerangs at a time. |
Bomb |
Nice Bomb |
Damage doubled. Increased blast radius. |
Bow |
Nice Bow |
Fire three arrows at a time. |
Hookshot |
Nice Hookshot |
Shoots Faster. |
Hammer |
Nice Hammer |
Damage doubled. Increased shock wave range. |
Fire Rod |
Nice Fire Rod |
Damage doubled. Wider and taller flame pillar. Flame travels farther. |
Ice Rod |
Nice Ice Rod |
Drop four ice blocks at once. |
Tornado Rod |
Nice Tornado Rod |
Deals damage. Increased gust radius. |
Sand Rod |
Nice Sand Rod |
Sand pillars do not disappear until the Sand Rod is used on them again. |
Tri Force Heroes[]
Base Item | Upgrade | Required Outfit | Effect |
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Boomerang |
Nice Boomerang |
Boomeranger |
Turns the Boomerang bigger. |
Bomb |
Big Bomb |
Big Bomb Outfit |
Turns picked up Bombs into Big Bombs. Damage doubles. Increases blast radius. |
Bow |
Nice Bow |
Kokiri Clothes |
Fires three Arrows at once. |
Fire Gloves |
Nice Fire Gloves |
Fire Blazer |
Fires three fire balls at once. |
Gripshot |
Nice Gripshot |
Robowear |
Increases launching speed. Increases distance reached. Pulls enemies toward Link instead of stunning them. Deals damage to enemies when grabbed. |
Gust Jar |
Nice Gust Jar |
Gust Garb |
Increases the distance of the Gust Jar's blasts. Reduces the time between blasts. |
Magic Hammer |
Nice Magic Hammer |
Hammerwear |
Increases the Magic Hammer's shockwave radius. Increases the speed of the Magic Hammer's swing. Damage doubles. |
Water Rod |
Nice Water Rod |
Torrent Robe |
Increases water pillar's radius. |
Nomenclature[]
Names in Other Regions | |||
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Language | Name | Meaning | |
FrenchCA | Améliorer | Upgrade | |
SpanishLA | Mejora | Enhance |
References
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword — Prima Official Game Guide (Collector, 2013), Prima Games, pg. 12
- ↑ "I can use the stuff you find to upgrade your gear and make it even stronger!" — Gondo (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "Heyyyyy! Welcome to the Scrap Shop!" — Gondo (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "All right. You want to upgrade this? There's no going back, y'hear?" — Gondo (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "You got it! These are all the items you have that I can upgrade right now." — Gondo (Skyward Sword)