InThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players will have to venture out to the rocky, scorching region of Eldin if they want to complete the game’s main storyline. Players can find Eldin in the northeastern area of Hyrule. Within this challenging environment lies Goron City, the home of the Goron people, Yunobo, and the formidable Death Mountain.
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This area is particularly dangerous due to its blistering conditions that can set Link on fire if he isn’t properly equipped. Fortunately, there are some ways to become Fireproof inTears of the Kingdom, granting players the freedom to explore without the fear of burning to a crisp. It’s important to notethat Heat Resistanceprovides a different effect to Fireproof, and will not protect players from burning. Here are some of thebest strategies and methods to become Fireproof inTears of the Kingdom.
3Remove Any Wooden Weapons Or Shields
Unfortunately, only Link can gain Fire Resistance, not his weapons. Players who are heading into some of themore fiery areasofTears of the Kingdomshould make sure that they unequip any of their wooden weapons or shields. This is because theseweapons will almost immediately ignite, damaging Link and whatever weapons he has equipped.
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To avoid losing any valuable items, and to make Link a little more Fire-Resistant, players need to remember toput away their wooden weaponswhilst they explore Eldin’s burning landscapes.
2Armor For Fire Resistance
There are various types of armor the player can equip to increase Link’s Fire Resistance inTears of the Kingdom. This armor will protect Link from the blistering conditions around and within Death Mountain.
Flamebreaker Armor
The Flamebreaker Armor can first be purchased in theClothing Store at Goron City. The prices for each piece are as follows:
This armor is a bit pricey, especially considering how difficult it can be to make Rupees inTears of the Kingdom. Luckily, the player only needs to equip one pieceof Flamebreaker Armorto protect themselves from the scorching conditions of Eldin.
However, players who are wanting to collectevery piece of armorinTears of the Kingdomare going to have to stump up their hard-earned Rupees, as there is no other way to acquire this armor.
Vah Rudania Divine Helm
The Vah Rudania Divine Helm, which has a defense rating of 2 and makes Link Fireproof, isobtainable in two different ways. Firstly, it can be found inthe Lizard’s Burrow cavebeneath Death Mountain, as part of ‘The Hidden Treasure at Lizard Lakes’ side quest.
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Alternatively, players can acquire it byscanning the Daruk amiibo. When scanned, the amiibo will summon ores from the sky and a treasure chest. Inside the chest, there is a possibility of finding theVah Rudania Divine Helm, although it may also contain other items.
1Fireproof Elixir
One of the best ways to increase Link’s Fire Resistance inTears of the Kingdomis to make a fireproof elixirFireproof Elixir. This can be done by selecting a monster part, and up to four Smotherwing Butterflies or Fireproof Lizards.
The more insects they add to the recipe, the greater the elixir’s Fire Resistance will be. Unfortunately, these insectsare quite rareand can be difficult to find. Here is where players can locate each of them.
Smotherwing Butterfly Locations
Players can primarily find Smotherwing Butterfliesaround Death Mountain, which actually boasts the greatest abundance of these creatures throughout Tears of the Kingdom. They can also occasionally be found inEldin Canyon. These butterflies can be quite difficult to catch, as they’re quick to startle. To help players sneak up on them better, they canequip some Stealth Armor, or try cooking somerecipes to increase their Stealth.
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Alternatively, players who don’t want to go hunting around for them can always purchase them from Beedle. He offers Smotherwing Butterflies at theEast Akkala and Wetland Stablesfor 10 Rupees each, albeit in limited numbers.
Fireproof Lizard Locations
Fireproof Lizardsare one of the more rare creatures inTears of the Kingdom, and can be quite tricky to catch. Players can find them in theEldin Mountains and Eldin Canyon. They’re speedy little creatures, and players will have to either sneak up on them, or cook some recipes toincrease their speed, so they can catch up to the lizards.
An alternative way to get Fireproof Lizardsis from Beedle. He can be found selling Fireproof Lizards at bothWoodland Stable and South Akkala Stablefor 25 Rupees each. His stock is usually limited though, so players will have to make multiple trips if they’re wanting to create lots of Elixirs.
Fireproof Lizards are also important forupgrading the Flamebreaker Armor, so players should try to gather as many as they can if they want to increase their Flame Resistance.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis available for the Nintendo Switch.
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