Best Weapons Guide

Weapons in Tears of the Kingdom are disposable — everything eventually breaks. But Fuse transforms disposable weapons into powerhouses. This guide covers the best base weapons to find, the best Fuse materials to use, and how to sustain a strong weapon loadout.

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How Weapons Work in TotK

All weapons have a base attack power and a durability rating (not displayed as a number — they flash red when near breaking). The Fuse ability adds bonus Fuse Attack Power on top.

Total damage = Base Attack + Fuse Attack

A weak starting stick (base 1) + Silver Lynel Saber Horn (Fuse +55) = 56 total attack, outperforming most endgame unfused weapons.

Key rules:

• Fused materials stay with the weapon until it breaks — then both are lost
• Monster Horn/Fang/Claw materials add flat damage
• Elemental materials (gems, Dragon Parts) add element type
• Dragon Parts are the exception — they survive weapon breaks when fused to the Master Sword (unbreakable)

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Best One-Handed Swords

1. Master Sword (Unbreakable)

Base Attack: 30 | Recharge: 10 minutes Location: Pulled from the Light Dragon's head (requires Dragon's Tears questline) Why it's the best: The only unbreakable weapon in the game. When energy depletes, it recharges. When Fused with a Dragon Fang, the elemental bonus is permanent — it never breaks off.

Best Fuse: Zelda's Fang (Light Dragon) — adds light element + 26 attack = 56 total, permanent fuse.

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2. Royal Broadsword

Base Attack: 36 Location: In treasure chests throughout Hyrule Castle, dropped by higher-tier Moblins Why use it: High base attack for a one-handed sword, widely available. Good candidate for Fuse experimentation.

Best Fuse: Silver Lynel Saber Horn (+55) → total 91 attack. Highest one-hand DPS outside Master Sword.

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3. Eightfold Blade

Base Attack: 30 Location: Sold at the Gerudo Town secret shop; found in chest near Korok Forest area Why use it: 7-hit attack combo — more hits per swing equals more Fuse material damage per cycle. With a powerful Fuse material, this delivers exceptional DPS.

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Best Two-Handed Weapons

1. Royal Claymore

Base Attack: 52 Location: Hyrule Castle treasure chests; Colosseum Ruins Why use it: Highest base attack of commonly found two-handers. Excellent for charged spin attacks.

Best Fuse: Dinraal's Horn (+26, fire) or Silver Lynel Mace Horn → 78–86 total attack.

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2. Biggoron's Sword

Base Attack: 50 Location: Rewarded by completing the "Recital at Warbler's Nest" side quest (Rito Village) Why use it: Reliable high-base two-hander with a nostalgic callback to Ocarina of Time. No special properties but solid raw damage.

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3. Cobble Crusher

Base Attack: 20 (low — but breaks rocks and ore) Location: Commonly sold by Goron vendors; found near Goron City Why use it: Rock/ore damage bonus makes it the best mining tool. Breaking ore deposits in The Depths for Zonaite is dramatically faster. Don't use it for combat.

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Best Spears / Polearms

1. Lightscale Trident

Base Attack: 22 Location: Given by Sidon after completing the Water Temple; can be reforged by Dento in Zora's Domain if broken Why use it: The only weapon that can be repaired in TotK (by a specific NPC). High attack for a spear, extended reach advantage.

Best Fuse: Naydra's Fang (ice, +26) → 48 total attack. Appropriate elemental synergy.

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2. Spiked Iron Ball Spear (Fused)

Any spear + Boulder Breaker or Ball → effective mining + combat option for multi-purpose use.

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Best Bows

1. Lynel Bow / Savage Lynel Bow

Base Attack: 12–18 per arrow (multi-shot) Location: Dropped by Blue-Maned, White-Maned, and Silver Lynels Why it's the best: Fires 3–5 arrows per shot without consuming additional arrow ammo. Dramatically multiplies material Fuse damage (each arrow carries the Fuse material = multiple hits per shot).

Best Fuse: Silver Lynel Bow Horn (multi-shot arrows) OR Elemental materials for AoE damage.

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2. Great Eagle Bow

Base Attack: 14 (three arrows) Location: Given by Harth in Rito Village; reforged if broken Why use it: Repairable weapon — Harth in Rito Village will reforge it. Fires 3 arrows per shot. Like the Lightscale Trident, valuable as a renewable resource.

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3. Ancient Bow

Base Attack: 45 Location: Found in locked chests in the most difficult sky island challenges (Akkala Sky Archipelago) Why use it: Fires in a perfectly straight line with no arrow drop at range. Essential for sniping distant targets and hitting Gleeok weak spots from safety.

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Best Shields

1. Savage Lynel Shield

Base Attack/Guard: 68 Location: Dropped by White-Maned and Silver Lynels Why use it: Highest guard power in the game. Blocks Lynel attacks that would break most other shields in a single hit.

Best Fuse: Rocket (launch into sky on ZL + jump) or Flame Emitter (set attackers on fire on block).

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2. Royal Shield

Base Attack/Guard: 55 Location: Common throughout Hyrule Castle; dropped by Black Moblins Why use it: High guard power, widely available. Reliable endgame shield before getting Silver Lynel shields.

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Best Fuse Materials by Category

| Purpose | Best Material | Damage Bonus | Source | |---------|--------------|-------------|---------| | Raw Damage | Silver Lynel Saber Horn | +55 | Silver Lynel | | Heavy Damage | Silver Lynel Mace Horn | +50 | Silver Lynel | | Fire Element | Dinraal's Fang/Horn | +26 + fire | Dragon Dinraal | | Ice Element | Naydra's Fang/Horn | +26 + ice | Dragon Naydra | | Lightning | Farosh's Fang/Horn | +26 + lightning | Dragon Farosh | | Light/Best Perm | Zelda's Fang | +26 + light | Light Dragon | | Budget High Damage | Lynel Saber Horn (White) | +40 | White Lynel | | Explosive | Bomb Flower | Explosion | Environment | | Instakill | Ancient Blade | Kills non-boss | Zonai chests |

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Weapon Sustainability Strategy

Never run out of weapons:

1. Pick up every weapon you encounter — even weak ones serve as Fuse bases
2. Farm Lynels for Lynel-tier weapon drops (most efficient weapon source)
3. Sweep Hyrule Castle for Royal Weapons on each Blood Moon cycle
4. Keep 5–6 weapons with similar attack power so you always have backups
5. Save your Fused high-damage weapons for tough encounters; use unfused weapons against common enemies

Blood Moon cycle farming: Hyrule Castle resets on every Blood Moon. A 15-minute sweep of the outer castle grounds yields:

• 8–12 Royal weapons (swords, claymores, spears, shields, bows)
• Multiple hearty meals from enemies
• Various materials and arrows

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See also: Fusion Calculator | Dragon Parts Farming | Lynel Guide