How to become fireproof in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom (2024)

One does not simply walk into Death Mountain.

Becoming fireproof in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is essential if you want to explore the hot terrain of Death Mountain and the Eldin region.

To help you in your travels across Hyrule, we've went over everything we know about how to become fireproof in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom below, as well as how to make fireproof elixir, and what fireproof armor you can equip.

Keep in mind that even if you are fireproof, your weapons and shields aren't, so don't use any wooden items in combat while exploring the fiery Eldin areas if you want to keep them!

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Flame Guard

  • How to become fireproof in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
  • Fire resistant armor
  • How to make fireproof elixir

If you’d like to learn about Link’s quest above, on and below Hyrule, visit our Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom walkthrough.

How to become fireproof in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

To avoid poor Link taking flame damage while exploring Death Mountain and other areas of Eldin, we know of two ways to become fireproof in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom:

  • Equip fireproof armor
  • Use elixirs with fire resistance

Of the two methods, equipping fireproof armor with the 'flame guard' perk is the best way to become fireproof because you don't have to constantly search for the right ingredients to make elixirs. Equipping the full set of upgraded fireproof armor is also the only way we know of in TOTK that gives Link full fire protection.

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That said, using elixirs with flame guard is good if you don't have the Rupees to get fireproof armor yet, or you don't want to take off armor with perks that raise Link's defence and attack stats.

To help you raise your fire resistance, we've explained everything you need to know about flame guard armor and elixirs below.

Fire resistant armor in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

There are four pieces of fire resistant armor in Tears of the Kingdom:

  • Flamebreaker Helm
  • Flamebreaker Armor
  • Flamebreaker Boots
  • Vah Rudania Divine Helm

All three pieces of the Flamebreaker set are located inside the armor shop in Goron City, and they cost:

  • Flamebreaker Helm - 1,400 Rupees
  • Flamebreaker Armor - 700 Rupees
  • Flamebreaker Boots - 1,200 Rupees
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While this can be pretty pricey at the start of a playthrough, buying every piece of the Flamebreaker set and upgrading is the only way to get complete fire resistance in Tears of the Kingdom, so we recommend purchasing the full set if you plan on exploring Death Mountain a lot.

While it's nice to become entirely fire resistant, it's not essential, so buying one or two pieces of the Flamebreaker set will still help keep the flames at bay while you're traversing the Eldin region.

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If you're after a free piece of armor that provides the flame guard fire resistance perk, the Vah Rudania Divine Helm is located in a chest by the lizard-shaped lake at Death Caldera near Death Mountain. Or, you can get it by scanning the Daruk Breath of the Wild Amiibo if you have one.

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Another free way to get fire resistance is by making fireproof elixirs...

How to make fireproof elixir in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

To make fireproof elixirs you need to combine monster parts with either fireproof lizards or smotherwing butterflies. Be careful with your ingredients, as if you add another one that provides a different effect, your creation won't have any perk, as they cancel each other out.

Hold the ingredient you want to use then toss them in a lit cooking pot to make a fireproof elixir.

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Fireproof lizard location

Fireproof lizards can only be found in the Eldin region, and we've found most of ours in the areas surrounding Goron City. Look out for a black coloured lizard on the ground and climbing rocks while you're searching.

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You can also buy fireproof lizards for 25 Rupees from Beedle at the Woodland and South Akkala Stables.

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Smotherwing butterfly location

Smotherwing butterflies are most commonly found in the Eldin region and they're harder to catch than fireproof lizards. Look out for a black coloured bufferfly in the air while you're searching.

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You can also buy smotherwing butterflies for 10 Rupees from Beedle at the East Akkala Stable.

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All the best exploring the Eldin region in Tears of the Kingdom!

How to become fireproof in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom (2024)

FAQs

How to become fireproof in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom? ›

To avoid poor Link taking flame damage while exploring Death Mountain and other areas of Eldin, we know of two ways to become fireproof in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: Equip fireproof armor. Use elixirs with fire resistance.

How to become fireproof in Tears of the Kingdom? ›

Using armor to become fireproof

The Flamebreaker Armor, which you can buy from Goron City, will provide you with flame guard, though you only need one piece to make it through these scorching areas. The prices for the pieces are as follows: Flamebreaker Helm: 1,400 rupees. Flamebreaker Armor: 700 rupees.

How to get the heat resistant armor in Tears of the Kingdom? ›

Speak with Saula at the armor shop (tent) there to buy the Desert Voe Headband for 450 rupees. This one piece of the armor set will get you enough heat resistance to get started, but for the full effect, you'll have to go to Gerudo Town.

How to get fire gear totk? ›

The entire Flamebreaker set can be purchased from the Armor Shop located on the south-side of Goron City, and specifically marked on the map once zoomed in completely. The Flamebreaker Helm costs 1,400 Rupees. The Flamebreaker Armor costs 700 Rupees. The Flamebreaker Boots costs 1,200 Rupees.

How to be fireproof in BotW? ›

Breath of the Wild

The Fireproof Armor consists of the Flamebreaker Helm, Flamebreaker Armor, and Flamebreaker Boots. All three pieces can be bought at Ripped and Shredded armor shop in Goron City, though a Flamebreaker Armor is awarded from completing the "Fireproof Lizard Roundup" Side Quest.

How to make yourself fireproof totk? ›

Equipping the full set of upgraded fireproof armor is also the only way we know of in TOTK that gives Link full fire protection.

Is there a fire proof helm in a totk? ›

Sell Value - 350. Stone headgear made for tourists by Goron crafters. Not only is is flame resistant but it also covers your entire head.

How to get Flamebreaker Armor Free in Tears of the Kingdom? ›

The most straightforward way to find all three pieces of the Flamebreaker Armor set — the Flamebreaker Helm, Flamebreaker Armor (chest piece), and the Flamebreaker Boots — in Goron City. Goron City is in the northeast part of Hyrule, close to Death Mountain. The armor store has the coordinates (-1640, 2410, 0384).

Where can I get fireproof lizard ToTK? ›

Fireproof Lizards can be found along the path of the Goronbi River and inside most of the caves in the Eldin Region. However, players can also buy them from Beedle and Nembis, a Traveling Merchant near Kakariko Village.

Where do I get flame armor? ›

Flamebreaker Armors are pieces of Armor that can be purchased in the Ripped and Shredded shop at Goron City. One can also be received from Kima by completing the "Fireproof Lizard Roundup" Side Quest at the Southern Mine.

How to make a Fireproof Elixir in totk? ›

Grants a fireproof effect, which prevents your body from catching fire. Be sure to pack this when venturing out to explore caves in Death Mountain. To prepare Fireproof Elixir, add Fireproof Lizard or Smotherwing Butterfly, and Any Monster Part in a Cooking Pot.

What is the fireproof bonus in tears of the kingdom? ›

Fireproof is a Set Bonus granted by the complete Flamebreaker Set after each piece has been enhanced at least twice by a Great Fairy. Fireproof functions similarly to Flame Guard with the added bonus of making Link totally impervious to flames, viscous lava formations, and fire-based attacks.

How can I make fire in Zelda? ›

The method for creating fire is no different from Zelda: Breath of the Wild. All Link needs to do is acquire Flint and Wood to craft it. Once those items are collected, he simply needs to drop the two materials next to each other and strike them with a metal weapon to create a small fire.

How to make heat resistant Elixir totk? ›

The optimal heat resistance recipes would be the following: Cook together 2 Chillshrooms + 1 Cold Darner + 2 Bokoblin Guts for a level 2 Chilly Elixir with a 13:50 duration +8 HP. Cook together 2 Chillfin Trout + 2 Fairy + 1 Dragon Horn for a level 2 Chilly Fish Skewer with a 30:00 duration +111 HP.

How to make fire elixr? ›

It is an elixir that Link can make by Cooking either Fireproof Lizards or Smotherwing Butterfly with monster parts. Link can purchase it from Gaile at the Foothill Stable near the Maw of Death Mountain or from Offrak in Goron City.

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