In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Link has the opportunity to find some really amazing armor sets and individual pieces. There are 36 armor sets in the game. In addition to this, there are 30 individual pieces of armor you can find.
With 137 individual armor pieces, it can take a long time to find them all. It can also be pretty easy to miss a piece or two. This guide is to ensure that not only do you not miss a piece, but you are able to find them with ease.
Updated by Erin Rice on November 6, 2023: This update includes information on which armor sets are the best. It also added some in-text links.
Full Armor Sets
There’s a total of 36 full armor sets. Here they are along with links to their respective guides.
Ancient Hero’s Aspect Set
The Ancient Hero’s Aspect set is obtained by completing all 152 Shrines.
Set Bonus: Master Sword Beam Up
Enhancement Bonus: N/A
This is one of the best sets in the game.
Archaic Set
The Archaic Armor Set is found on The Great Sky Island. There is no set bonus or helmet to the set.
Set Bonus: N/A
Enhancement Bonus: N/A
Armor Of Awakening Set
The Armor of Awakening Set is found by doing certain puzzles around Hyrule. The armor is from Link’s Awakening.
Set Bonus: N/A
Enhancement Bonus: Master Sword Beam Up
Armor Of The Depths Set
The Armor of the Depths Set is found by trading Poes with Bargainer Statues.
Set Bonus: Gloom Resistance
Enhancement Bonus: Gloom Damage Resistance
This is one of the best sets in the game.
Armor Of The Hero Set
The Armor of the Hero Set is found in The Depths.
Set Bonus: N/A
Enhancement Bonus: Master Sword Beam Up
Armor Of The Sky Set
The Armor of the Sky Set is found in The Depths.
Set Bonus: N/A
Enhancement Bonus: Master Sword Beam Up
Armor Of Time Set
The Armor of Time Set is found in The Depths.
Set Bonus: N/A
Enhancement Bonus: Master Sword Beam Up
Armor Of Twilight Set
The Armor of Twilight Set is found in The Depths.
Set Bonus: N/A
Enhancement Bonus: Master Sword Beam Up
Armor Of the Wild Set
The Armor of the Wild Set is found in The Depths.
Set Bonus: N/A
Enhancement Bonus: Master Sword Beam Up
Armor Of The Wind Set
The Armor of the Wind Set is found in The Depths.
Set Bonus: N/A
Enhancement Bonus: Master Sword Beam Up
Barbarian Set
The Barbarian Armor Set is found throughout caves in Hyrule.
Set Bonus: Attack Up
Enhancement Bonus: Charge Attack Stamina Cost Reduction
Charged Set
The Charged Armor Set is found during the search for the fifth Sage.
Set Bonus: Stormy Weather Attack Up
Enhancement Bonus: Stormy Weather Charge Attack Cost Reduction
Climbing Set
The Climbing Armor Set is found in caves throughout Hyrule.
Set Bonus: Climbing Speed Up
Enhancement Bonus: Climbing Stamina Cost Reduction
Dark Set
The Dark Armor Set is found from trading Poes with Bargainer Statues.
Set Bonus: N/A
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Night Speed Up
Desert Voe Set
The Desert Voe Armor Set can be purchased in Gerudo Town.
Set Bonus: Heat Resistance
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Shock Resistance
Ember Set
The Ember Armor Set can be found in caves throughout Hyrule.
Set Bonus: Hot Weather Attack Up
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Hot Weather Charge Attack Cost Reduction
Evil Spirit Set
The Evil Spirit Armor Set can be found by completing the 3 labyrinths around Hyrule.
Set Bonus: Stealth Increase
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Bone Proficiency and Disguise
Fierce Deity Set
The Fierce Deity Armor Set can be found in caves around Hyrule.
Set Bonus: Attack Up
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Charge Attack Cost Reduction
This is one of the best sets in the game.
Flamebreaker Set
The Flamebreaker Armor Set can be purchased in Goron City.
Set Bonus: Flame Guard
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Fireproof
Froggy Set
The Froggy Armor Set is obtained after completing the Lucky Clover Gazette questline.
Set Bonus: Slip Resistance
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Slip Proof
Frostbite Set
The Frostbite Armor Set can be found in the many different caves around Hyrule.
Set Bonus: Cold Weather Attack Up
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Cold Weather Charge Attack Reduction
Glide Set
The Glide Armor Set can be found in the Sky Islands.
Set Bonus: Glide Ability Up
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Impact Proof
This is one of the best sets in the game.
Hylian Set
The Hylian Armor Set can be purchased in Lookout Landing.
Set Bonus: N/A
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: N/A
Miner’s Set
The Miner’s Armor Set can be found in The Depths
Set Bonus: Glow Effect
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Shining Steps
Mystic Set
The Mystic Armor Set can be obtained by trading Bubbul Gems with Koltin.
Set Bonus: Rupee Padding
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: N/A
Phantom Set
The Phantom Armor Set can be found in caves throughout Hyrule.
Set Bonus: Attack Up
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: N/A
Radiant Set
The Radiant Armor Set can be purchased in Kakariko Village.
Set Bonus: N/A
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Bone Proficiency and Disguise
Royal Guard Set
The Royal Guard Armor Set can be found in chests around Hyrule Castle.
Set Bonus: N/A
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus:​​​​​​​ N/A
Rubber Set
The Rubber Armor Set can be found in caves throughout Hyrule.
Set Bonus: Shock Resistance
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Shock Proof
Snowquill Set
The Snowquill Armor Set can be purchased in Rito Village.
Set Bonus: Cold Resistance
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Freeze Proof
Soldier’s Set
The Soldier Armor Set can be found in the Royal Hidden Passage.
Set Bonus: N/A
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: N/A
Stealth Set
The Stealth Armor Set can be purchased in Kakariko Village.
Set Bonus: Stealth Up
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Night Speed Up
Tingle’s Set
Tingle’s Armor Set can be found in chests all around Hyrule.
Set Bonus: N/A
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Night Speed Up
Yiga Set
The Yiga Armor Set can be found in the Yiga Clan Hideouts around Hyrule.
Set Bonus: Stealth Up
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Disguised as Yiga Clan member
Zonaite Set
The Zonaite Armor Set can be found in the Sky Islands.
Set Bonus: Battery Charge Up
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: N/A
Zora Set
The Zora Armor Set is found around the Zora region.
Set Bonus: Swim Speed Up
​​​​​​​Enhancement Bonus: Swim Stamina Charge Reduction
Individual Armor Piece
There are 30 individual pieces of armor. Some have some pretty great effects. Here they are with their respective guides.
Amber Earrings
This earring can be purchased from the Gerudo Town Jewelry Store.
Effect: Defense Increase
Archaic Warm Greaves
The Archaic Warm Greaves can be found on the Great Sky Island.
Effect: Cold Resistance
Bokoblin Mask
This Monster Mask can be obtained by trading Bubbul Gems to Koltin.
Effect: Disguised as Bokoblin
Cece’s Hat
Cece’s Hat can be obtained by finishing the Mayor Election questline in Hateno Village.
Effect: N/A
Champion’s Leathers
Champion’s Leathers can be found in Hyrule Castle’s Throne Room.
Effect: N/A
Diamond Circlet
This earring can be purchased from the Gerudo Town Jewelry Store.
Effect: Attack Up
Horriblin Mask
This Monster Mask can be obtained by trading Bubbul Gems to Koltin.
Effect: Disguised as Horriblin
Island Lobster Shirt
The Island Lobster Shirt can be found in Lurelin Village.
Effect: Heat Resistance
Korok Mask
The Korok Mask is found in the Forest Coliseum in The Depths.
Effect: The mask will move when a Korok is around.
Lightning Helm
The Lightning Helm can be found in the Yiga Clan’s main Hideout.
Effect: Shock Proof
Lizalfos Mask
This Monster Mask can be obtained by trading Bubbul Gems to Koltin.
Effect: Disguised as Lizalfos
Lynel Mask
This Monster Mask can be obtained by trading Bubbul Gems to Koltin.
Effect: Disguised as Lynel
Majora’s Mask
Majora’s Mask can be found in the Floating Coliseum in The Depths.
Effect: Disguised
Midna’s Helmet
Midna’s Helmet can be found in the Lone Island Coliseum in The Depths.
Effect: Gloom Resistance
Moblin Mask
This Monster Mask can be obtained by trading Bubbul Gems to Koltin.
Effect: Disguised as Moblin
Opal Earrings
This earring can be purchased from the Gerudo Town Jewelry Store.
Effect: Swim Speed Up
Ravio’s Hood
Ravio’s Hood can be found in the Secluded Coliseum in The Depths.
Effect: Increases your sideway climbing speed
Ruby Circlet
This earring can be purchased from the Gerudo Town Jewelry Store.
Effect: Cold Resistance
Sand Boots
The Sand Boots can be purchased in Gerudo Town.
Effect: Sand Speed Up
Sapphire Circlet
This earring can be purchased from the Gerudo Town Jewelry Store.
Effect: Heat Resistance
Sheik’s Mask
Sheik’s Mask can be found in the Desert Coliseum in The Depths.
Effect:​​​​​​​ Stealth Up
Snow Boots
The Snow Boots can be purchased in Gerudo Town.
Effect: Snow Speed Up
Topaz Earrings
This earring can be purchased from the Gerudo Town Jewelry Store.
Effect: Shock Resistance
Tunic of Memories
The Tunic of Memories can be obtained by trading Poes with Bargainer Statues.
Effect: N/A
Vah Medoh Divine Helm
This Divine Beast Helmet can be found in the Rito region.
Effect: Cold Resistance
Vah Naboris Divine Helm
This Divine Beast Helmet can be found in the Gerudo region.
Effect: Shock Resistance
Vah Rudania Divine Helm
This Divine Beast Helmet can be found in the Goron region.
Effect: Flame Guard
Vah Ruta Divine Helm
This Divine Beast Helmet can be found in the Zora region.
Effect: Swim Speed Up
Well-Worn Hair Band
The Well-Worn Hair Band can be found in Zelda’s Secret Well behind Link’s old house in Hateno Village.
Effect: N/A
Zant’s Helmet
Zant’s Helmet can be found in the Scorching Coliseum in The Depths.
Effect: Unfreezable