Materials & Cooking Guide

A common fruit found on trees throughout Hyrule. Minor health recovery when cooked. Best used in bulk dishes as filler — five apples cooked together yield a solid healing meal. Sold by nearly every general store.

A rare tropical fruit from Faron jungles. One of TotK most powerful ingredients — even a single Hearty Durian cooked alone fully restores all hearts and grants bonus temporary hearts. Indispensable before boss encounters.

A cooling melon that grows in hot desert terrain. Provides heat resistance when cooked into any meal — a staple ingredient for Gerudo Desert runs. Sold at Kara Kara Bazaar. Grows wild near dry southern shores.

A cactus fruit with a static charge. Found on cacti in Gerudo Desert and Necluda cliffsides. Grants shock resistance when cooked — essential for Lanayru and Thunderhead Isles runs. Sold in Gerudo Town.

Bright bananas with unusual energy from Faron caves and humid jungle areas. The Yiga Clan is obsessed with them — dropping one near a Yiga agent distracts them instantly. Cooked into meals they grant attack-up.

A tropical fruit from palm trees along Lurelin coast and Faron beaches. Minor health recovery when cooked. Reliable neutral filler ingredient for mixed dishes. Abundant near Lurelin Village and along the southern coast.

Grown by farmers in Hateno Village. Provides defense boost when cooked into any meal — the quintessential tough ingredient. Three cooked together create a strong Level 2 defense-up meal. Purchasable from Hateno general shop.

A bright red fruit from volcanic regions and warm cave entrances in Eldin Canyon. Provides fire resistance when cooked — essential for surviving Death Mountain's extreme heat before Flamebreaker armor is obtained from Goron City. Found growing on trees near the Southern Mine and along the trail leading up to Goron City. Cook three Sizzlefruit together for a Level 2 fire-resistance meal lasting several minutes. Also sold by the Goron City general store for players who prefer buying over foraging.

A rare and sacred carrot that fully restores stamina and grants temporary extra stamina beyond the maximum wheel when cooked into meals. Found near divine horse grazing grounds and specific shrine gardens. The stamina extension — yellow bonus stamina beyond the normal wheel — is crucial for long climbs, extended gliding, or swimming wide bodies of water. Cook multiple Endura Carrots together for maximum stamina extension output.

A Sheikah-cultivated carrot from Kakariko Village fields. Provides speed boost when cooked. Also usable as horse food — horses love these and temporarily boost horse speed. Purchasable from Kakariko merchants.

A fiery red pepper found on warm cliff faces, hot springs, and near lava outflows throughout Hyrule. Provides cold resistance when cooked — the most accessible cold-resistance ingredient available from the Great Plateau onward. The Old Man's cabin on the Great Plateau contains the original Spicy Pepper recipe. Cook five together for a strong cold-resistance meal before tackling Hebra Mountains or Mount Lanayru. Also grows wild near East Akkala Stable and throughout Hyrule Ridge's warmer valleys.

A flower with pale blue petals from icy mountain passes and Hebra caves. Provides heat resistance when cooked — key for Death Mountain runs. Common in Hebra; rare near warm climates. The petals glow faintly in cold air.

An orange-petaled flower from warm grasslands and sunny hillsides. Provides cold resistance when cooked — a reliable alternative to Spicy Peppers. Found throughout Hyrule Field and the Akkala grasslands.

A tougher, rarer relative of the Fortified Pumpkin that provides stronger defense boost when cooked. Harder to find in the wild — check Hateno Farm after the mayoral election quest for a reliable supply.

A steel-grey mushroom with an extremely hard cap found in rocky caves and near ore deposits throughout West Necluda, East Necluda, and the Great Hyrule Forest. Grants defense boost when cooked — the most reliable tough ingredient after Fortified Pumpkin. Three Ironshrooms cooked together produce a Level 2 Tough Mushroom Skewer lasting several minutes. Found abundantly in cave entrances along the road between Kakariko Village and Hateno Village. Sell excess to merchants for modest rupee income.

A bright yellow mushroom that crackles if touched. Grows near electric ore deposits and Lanayru wetland caves. The go-to ingredient for shock resistance meals — three Zapshrooms create Level 2 shock resistance.

An icy blue mushroom from Hebra frozen cave systems and northern sky island grottos. Provides heat resistance when cooked — essential for Death Mountain summit survival before obtaining Flamebreaker armor. Three Chillshrooms cooked together produce a Level 2 heat-resistance meal lasting several minutes. Grows abundantly at cold cave mouths in Hebra and on northern sky islands near ice formations.

A warm orange mushroom that glows faintly in caves near volcanic entrances in Eldin. Provides cold resistance — three Sunshrooms make the most reliable cold-resistance meal. Sold at Rito Village store.

A pale mushroom that causes eerie silence when cooked. Found in forested caves, Korok Forest clearings, and Necluda woodland floors. Provides stealth boost — a solid alternative to Silent Princess flowers.

A yellowish mushroom found on cliffside cave walls throughout Hyrule. Provides speed boost when cooked — one of the most common hasty ingredients. Easy to farm from cave entrances for traversal food preparation.

A sharp-edged dark red mushroom found in rocky caves, ancient ruins, and deep forest floors in East Necluda and the Great Hyrule Forest. Provides attack boost when cooked — the mushroom-based alternative to Mighty Bananas for attack-up dishes. Three Razorshrooms cooked together produce a Level 2 Mighty Mushroom Skewer for challenging combat encounters. Farm efficiently from the caves between Dueling Peaks and Hateno Village. Also required for certain mid-tier armor upgrades at Great Fairy Fountains.

A massive rare truffle from deep forest cave floors. Fully restores all hearts and grants substantial bonus temporary hearts when cooked — even a single one is extremely powerful. Rarer than standard Hearty Truffles.

A bright green mushroom with a visible energy aura. Provides stamina recovery when cooked — ideal for restoring depleted stamina after long climbs or swims. Found in meadows and cave floors across Hyrule.

The most common mushroom in Hyrule with a brown cap. No special effect when cooked alone but adds solid heart recovery to any dish. Found everywhere — fallen logs, cave mouths, forest floors. The ideal filler ingredient.

Cultivated grain from Hyrule wetlands and river deltas. The base of rice ball dishes and porridges. Very common at all merchants. Required for Vegetable Rice Balls, Mushroom Rice Balls, and several hearty porridge recipes.

Laid by wild birds and found in nests on cliffsides, treetops, and rock ledges throughout Hyrule. Adds significant heart recovery to dishes and serves as a binding ingredient in cake-type and custard recipes. Required for Egg Pudding, Egg Tart, and the powerful Creamy Heart Soup recipe when combined with Hearty Radish and Fresh Milk. Cut down trees or climb cliffsides to reach bird nests — eggs respawn after Blood Moons. Found abundantly in the forests around Rito Village and along Tabantha Bridge.

Milk from domesticated cows at Hyrule farms and stables. Sold at most stable shops. Key ingredient for cheese-based dishes, clam chowder, and creamy soups. Adds heart recovery and improves meal quality.

Rich butter churned from Hyrule goat milk, sold at general stores throughout Hyrule including Rito Village, Hateno Village, and most stable merchants. Used in fried dishes, meat sautees, and baked goods as a cooking catalyst that improves the quality and heart recovery of any dish it is added to. Required for Monster Cake, Fried Wild Greens, and several premium recipes. Does not add any special effect on its own but amplifies the base healing of whatever dish it accompanies. Stock up whenever visiting a town.

Premium grain grown in Tabantha fertile fields. Sold in Rito Village and Tabantha Stable. Essential for baked goods — pancakes, cakes, and bread all require it. Produced by Tabantha farmers who maintained fields through the blizzard.

Salt harvested from ore deposits and coastal formations across Hyrule. A universal seasoning that improves the quality and adds hearts to almost any cooked meal. Found nearly everywhere or purchased from merchants.

Crystallized sweetener from sugarcane harvested in tropical Faron and coastal areas. Purchased at Lurelin Village and eastern merchants. Required for Creamy Heart Soup, Honeyed Apple, and several dessert-type recipes.

A unique spice blend from Goron City. Sold at the Goron Shop. Adds a fiery kick and provides minor fire resistance boost in some recipes. A key ingredient for Goron-style dishes and elevates basic meat dishes substantially.

A mysterious viscous substance sold exclusively by Kilton the monster parts merchant. When added to any recipe at a cooking pot, Monster Extract randomizes all effect modifiers — potentially maximizing both potency and duration, or nullifying them entirely. Best used in pure healing recipes where only heart count matters. Never use in dishes where precise buff duration is critical, as the outcome is completely unpredictable.

A horn snapped from a defeated Bokoblin, the most common enemy in Hyrule. Adds +4 fuse attack power to any weapon it is attached to. Sellable for modest rupees but better used as a fuse material or elixir ingredient. Higher-tier Bokoblins — Blue, Black, Silver — drop progressively stronger horns with increased fuse power. Required for early-game Great Fairy armor upgrades. The most abundant monster part in the game.

A sharp fang from a Bokoblin jaw, dropped by Blue Bokoblins and above. More powerful than horns as a fuse material — adds +8 attack per fuse compared to the horn's +4. Higher-tier Bokoblins such as Black and Silver variants drop fangs with greater fuse power. Used for Great Fairy armor upgrades on early sets. Also usable as a monster part ingredient in elixirs for moderate duration extension.

Stomach organs from a strong Bokoblin, typically dropped by Black Bokoblins and above. Best used for elixir-making — provides significant duration boost to any elixir it is added to as a monster part ingredient. Higher-tier Bokoblin variants drop guts with greater elixir extension properties. Also usable as a fuse material adding +12 attack power to weapons. Required for several mid-tier Great Fairy armor upgrades. Farm Black Bokoblins in Hyrule Field camps and Depths monster hordes for consistent drops.

A large curved horn from a defeated Moblin, one of Hyrule's tallest common enemies. Provides +7 fuse attack power — notably stronger than Bokoblin horns. Particularly effective when fused to clubs and two-handed weapons for heavy-hitting melee builds. Higher-tier Moblin horns from Black and Silver variants are among the best non-boss fuse materials. Also usable as a monster part ingredient in elixirs. Farm from Moblin camps scattered across Hyrule Field and Akkala.

A fearsome fang from a Moblin jaw, typically dropped by Blue Moblins and above. Adds +13 fuse attack power — substantial damage when attached to any weapon. Required for many mid-level Great Fairy armor upgrades across multiple sets. Worth saving for important weapon builds rather than selling. Also functions as a strong monster part ingredient in elixirs, providing meaningful duration extension when mixed with critter-based recipes.

Internal organs from a powerful Moblin, dropped by Black Moblins and higher-tier variants. Primarily used for elixir duration enhancement — adding Moblin Guts to an elixir significantly extends its active time beyond what lower-tier monster parts provide. Provides +18 fuse attack power when attached to weapons. Required for mid-tier armor upgrades at Great Fairy Fountains including several Hylian armor set pieces. Farm Black Moblins efficiently at the camps scattered across Akkala Highlands and deep Hyrule Field.

A ridged horn from a Lizalfos found throughout Lanayru Wetlands, Faron coastline, and Gerudo Desert. Adds +5 fuse attack power when attached to a weapon. The real value lies in elemental variants — Fire-Breath, Ice-Breath, and Electric Lizalfos drop corresponding elemental horns that carry matching element damage when fused to weapons or arrows. Fusing a Fire Lizalfos Horn to an arrow creates a fire arrow without consuming a ruby. Common enough to use freely as a basic crafting and elixir ingredient.

A severed Lizalfos tail obtained after defeating a Lizalfos in Lanayru Wetlands, Faron Woods, or any region where Lizalfos congregate. Provides +12 fuse attack power and is valuable for Great Fairy armor upgrades across several sets. Higher-tier Lizalfos drop better quality tails with increased fuse power. Elemental variants — Fire-Breath, Ice-Breath, and Electric Lizalfos tails — carry residual element effects useful both as weapon fuse attachments and as elixir ingredients for creating elemental resistance potions.

A razor-sharp horn from a Lynel — one of the most powerful fuse materials in the game at +24 attack power. Adds massive damage when fused to any weapon, turning even basic swords into devastating tools. A Lynel Horn fused to a Royal Claymore creates one of the best mid-game two-handed weapons. Lynels are found in Akkala, Hyrule Field, and Hebra — defeat them with flurry rushes and mounted archery for consistent horn drops after Blood Moon respawns.

An incredibly durable hoof from a Lynel, one of TotK's most dangerous overworld enemies. Provides +18 fuse attack power when attached to weapons — solid for mid-game builds. Required for several high-level Great Fairy armor upgrades across multiple sets. Exceptionally hard to obtain since every Lynel fight demands mastery of dodge timing and flurry rushes. Farm Lynels in Akkala and Hyrule Field after Blood Moon respawns for consistent hoof drops.

The viscous innards of a Lynel — the rarest and most prized monster upgrade material available without defeating a story boss. Required for upgrading elite armor sets to the maximum tier at Great Fairy Fountains. Defeating a Lynel demands mastery of TotK's full combat system: perfect dodge timing, flurry rush execution, and mounted bow shot windows. A single hunt can yield multiple guts, making regular Lynel farming a cornerstone of endgame preparation.

A warm golden fossilized resin found in ore deposits. The most common gem — sold by many merchants across Hyrule. Used for low-level Great Fairy armor upgrades. Sell excess for rupees during early-game money runs.

A milky luminescent gem with shifting iridescent colors found in ore deposits near rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. Fused to a weapon it adds water elemental splash damage on hit. Required for Zora armor set upgrades at Great Fairy Fountains across multiple tiers. Worth more than Amber when selling to merchants and more important in upgrade recipes. Found more frequently in Lanayru Wetlands and Zora Domain ore deposits than in dry regions.

A blazing red gem radiating intense heat, found in ore deposits throughout Hyrule with higher drop rates in Eldin volcanic regions. Fused to a weapon it creates fire attacks that ignite enemies and grass on contact. Fused to a shield it blocks fire projectiles. Required for high-level Snowquill armor upgrades at Great Fairy Fountains. Worth 210 rupees when sold — a reliable income source from Eldin mining runs.

A deep blue gem that radiates intense cold, found in ore deposits with higher frequency in cold regions like Hebra Mountains and Mount Lanayru. Fused to a weapon it creates ice attacks that freeze enemies solid for follow-up strikes. Required for Flamebreaker armor upgrades at Great Fairy Fountains. Worth 260 rupees when sold. Fusing to arrows creates ice arrows without consuming the gem — a cost-effective alternative to buying ice arrows.