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Nintendo has turned many of its most beloved characters into Amiibos over the years, leaving fans to wonder how they work with each major release, andThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis definitely no exception. Acting much like they did inBreath of the Wild, Amiibo functionality in Tears of the Kingdom rewards collectors with all kinds of loot.
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Your Amiibos offer in-game rewards that include everything from Fabrics for your Paraglider, weapons, ingredients, and more. Check out our guide to what each of the 26 Legend of Zelda Amiibos give you in Tears of the Kingdom!
This Legend of Zelda Amiibo guide contains some spoilers for Tears of the Kingdom.
How To Use Amiibos In Tears Of The Kingdom
Before you may begin using your Amiibos in Tears of the Kingdom, you’ll need toenable Amiibo functionalityin the game.
This can be done in your+ Button menuin theSystem tabby going to theOptionsmenu on the left of your screen. Amiibo functionality is the first option.
If you’re playing on a Switch withsave data from Breath of the Wildin which you had Amiibo functionality enable, you may find that it’s already enabled in Tears of the Kingdom, too.
Once you have Amiibo functionality in Tears of the Kingdom, select theAmiibo optionfrom your skill wheel using theL Button.
You’ll then have control of awhite circle on the ground, which is where your rewards will drop.Leave space for your loot to fall, or you may lose an item or two. If you see awhite flashing X, the space you’ve selected isn’t appropriate for a drop.
Don’t spawn too many Amiibo before picking up the loot.Your loot and chests willrespawnif too many are on the map at once.
When the location looks good,scan your Amiibo on the right joystickand watch your rewards materialize in Hyrule.
Amiibos can be scanned once per day, but beware that theymay not drop their exclusive item the first time.
Keep scanning your Amiibo to continue reaping rewards!
Can I Use Amiibos That Aren’t From Zelda?
Technically speaking, nothing isstoppingyou from scanning any of the hundreds of other Amiibo, but it may not be the best use of your time.
Non-Zelda Amiibos do workin Tears of the Kingdom, but you’ll only receivecooking ingredients and assorted materials. The most special rewards are reserved for Amiibos from the series.
That said, if you’reshort on materialsand don’t have any Legend of Zelda Amiibo, it is a reliable way to get some free stuff when you’re in a pinch!
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All Zelda Amiibos And What They Give You
Below, we’ve broken down each of the26 Amiibothat work with Tears of the Kingdom, organizedby Amiibo collectionto help you keep them straight.
The majority of the Amiibos from assorted Zelda collections of major characters throughout series will drop a handful ofweapons, treasures, and, most typically, specialParaglider Fabrics exclusive to these Amiibothat you can use to change the appearance of your Paraglider in-game.
Anything denoted in theturquoise writingof Tears of the Kingdom’s signature color within thetext description on your screenis a feature of that itemexclusive to Tears of the Kingdom.
These will often haveadditional effectson top of the standard attack power, as the weapons you’ve fused with Zonai technology yourself throughout Tears of the Kingdom often will.
Items thatmay haveTears of the Kingdom-exclusive featuresoccasionally (but are not guaranteed to have said features each time you use the Amiibo), we’ll mark in our tables withan asterisk (*)after the item name.
This means that you may encounter either thestandard editionof the item in question or one withTears of the Kingdom-exclusive bonuses. Alwayscheck your item description on-screenif you’re ever in doubt.
If you don’t get the drop you’re looking for, keepscanning Amiibos every dayto give yourself a regular windfall of free loot.
Cap of the Sky
Trousers of the Sky
Tunic of the Sky
Zelda and her Loftwing
Cap of the Wind
Trousers of the Wind
Tunic of the Wind
Cap of the Hero
Sword of the Hero *
Trousers of the Hero
Tunic of the Hero
Knight’s Bow
Soldier’s Bow
This Tears of the Kingdom Amiibo rewards and features is complete as of launch weekend for Tears of the Kingdom in May 2023. We’ll update our guide if more Amiibos are released, become compatible with Tears of the Kingdom, or if new rewards are discovered.
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