Zonai Devices
Complete Zonai device reference for Tears of the Kingdom. 80 devices with categories, energy costs, best uses, and pro tips.
80 devices found
| Name | Category | Energy | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airplane (Build Template) | Movement | low | A Wing with two rear-mounted Fans and a Steering Stick on top. The most energy-efficient long-distance aerial vehicle. Lower top speed than the hoverbike but dramatically better ra... |
| Anchor Block | Movement | none | A weighted Zonai block that anchors attached constructions via mass rather than terrain piercing. Unlike the Stake, works on water and the Depths metal floors where staking is impo... |
| Ascend (Sage Ability) | Movement | none | Allows Link to swim upward through any solid surface above him, emerging on top. Works through stone, wood, metal, and Ultrahand constructions. Turns every ceiling into a floor — t... |
| Autobuild (Sage Ability) | Utility | medium | A Sage ability that allows Link to recall and automatically reconstruct previously built Zonai constructions using nearby materials or Zonai Charges. The most powerful quality-of-l... |
| Balloon | Movement | low | A large spherical Zonai balloon that inflates and generates lift when exposed to a heat source such as a campfire, Flame Emitter, or natural thermal vent. Without continuous heat, ... |
| Barrel | Utility | none | A standard wooden barrel found near stables, villages, and camps. Empty barrels displace water, providing buoyancy when attached to watercraft platforms. Also usable as an improvis... |
| Battle Wagon (Build Template) | Combat | high | A vehicle combining wheels or fans, a steering stick, and one or more combat devices (Cannon, Beam Emitter, Construct Head). The most iconic combat vehicle archetype in TotK. A Bea... |
| Beam Emitter | Combat | high | Fires a sustained high-damage laser beam that cuts through everything in its path. One of the most powerful combat devices in TotK — it deals continuous damage every frame it conta... |
| Big Battery | Utility | none | A large Zonai battery that provides supplemental energy to attached devices, extending their operation time significantly. Does not replace your Energy Cell but adds a substantial ... |
| Big Battery | Utility | one-use | A large-capacity Zonai energy source that stores significantly more power than a standard Battery. When attached to multi-device constructions, it extends the operational time subs... |
| Big Wheel | Movement | medium | A large motorized wheel that propels ground vehicles when powered. On flat terrain it is faster and more energy-efficient than fans. Mount two Big Wheels on either side of a flat p... |
| Bomb Flower | Combat | none | A naturally occurring explosive plant that detonates on impact. Unlike the Time Bomb device, Bomb Flowers are organic and found throughout caves, Sky Islands, and the Depths. Fuse ... |
| Brightbloom Seed | Utility | none | Seeds from the Brightbloom plant that, when thrown, take root on contact and glow brightly for a significant duration. The primary light source for Depths exploration when Zonai Li... |
| Cannon | Combat | high | A heavy Zonai artillery piece that fires explosive cannonballs dealing massive physical and AoE blast damage. One of the highest single-hit damage devices in the game. Fires in the... |
| Captain Construct Horn | Combat | none | The highest-tier Construct Horn, taken from Captain Construct enemies. Provides a massive attack power bonus when Fused. Among the strongest non-unique Fuse materials available. Ca... |
| Cart | Movement | none | A simple wheeled cart that rolls on its own when placed on slopes. No energy cost on hills. Can be powered by attaching fans or rockets for flat-ground travel. Good base for simple... |
| Construct Head | Combat | medium | A Zonai Construct enemy head that targets nearby enemies with a homing beam when activated. Mount on vehicles or platforms for automated targeting. Functions as an AI-controlled tu... |
| Construct Horn | Combat | none | A horn-shaped part salvaged from defeated Zonai Constructs. When Fused to a weapon, it provides a significant attack power bonus. The most commonly found Construct material in earl... |
| Cooking Pot | Utility | none | A standard iron cooking pot found at stables, villages, and camps throughout Hyrule. The fixed-world version of the Portable Pot. Combining ingredients produces meals that restore ... |
| Crystallized Charge | Utility | none | A highly compressed Zonai energy crystal that permanently upgrades Link's Energy Cell capacity when traded at the Crystal Refinery in Tarrey Town. Accumulating enough Crystallized ... |
| Depths Explorer Kit (Build Template) | Utility | low | Not a single device — the recommended loadout for Depths exploration: hoverbike (2 Fans + Steering Stick) with 2 Zonai Lights attached, 20+ Brightbloom Seeds, 10+ Sundelion meals, ... |
| Dragon Scale (Fuse Material) | Combat | none | A shimmering scale shed by one of Hyrule's four Dragons as they fly their circuits. When Fused to a weapon, it grants a substantial attack bonus and a unique elemental aura (fire, ... |
| Electric Keese Wing | Combat | none | A wing from a Thunder Keese that retains an electric charge. Fused to an arrow it grants Thunder element, causing a small AoE electric pulse on impact. A cheap, renewable alternati... |
| Fan | Movement | low | A spinning Zonai fan that generates directional airflow when activated. The single most important propulsion device in the game — it powers the meta hoverbike, sailboats, airplanes... |
| Fire Keese Wing | Combat | none | A wing from a Fire Keese infused with fire energy. Fused to arrows it creates Fire Arrows — burning enemies on hit and igniting terrain. More renewable than Ruby Fuse arrows for pl... |
| Flame Emitter | Combat | medium | Emits a continuous directional stream of fire when powered. One of the most versatile Zonai combat devices — devastating against ice-type enemies like Frost Gleeoks, Freezard Zonai... |
| Flat Rock | Utility | none | A heavy, flat Zonai stone slab that serves as a building platform or foundation. It remains stable even when attached to moving constructions, making it ideal as a base for vehicle... |
| Flux Construct Core | Combat | none | The crystallized energy core of a defeated Flux Construct boss. When Fused to a weapon, it grants a massive attack bonus and delivers a burst of Zonai energy on each hit, briefly s... |
| Frost Emitter | Combat | medium | Emits a continuous high-pressure stream of ice that freezes enemies solid and creates ice surfaces on water. A frozen enemy is immobilized completely and takes double damage from t... |
| Fuse (Sage Ability) | Utility | none | The core weapon-crafting ability. Attaches any Zonai device, material, or found object to Link's weapon, shield, or arrow. The absolute foundation of TotK's combat system — a weak ... |
| Glider | Movement | none | A personal hang-glider device that allows controlled descent from heights. Lighter and more maneuverable than the Wing but cannot carry additional passengers or cargo. Good for sol... |
| Gondola | Movement | none | A suspended platform that hangs from an overhead attachment point. Designed for vertical or angled cable-line traversal. Combine with stakes and a rope or chain for a traversal sys... |
| Homing Cart | Movement | low | A self-propelled cart that automatically moves toward the nearest rail or track. When placed near mine rails in the Depths, it locks on and follows the track. Provides free guided ... |
| Hot Air Balloon (Build Template) | Movement | low | Balloon on top, Flame Emitter below, platform in the middle. Activate the Flame Emitter to ascend; deactivate to descend. Near-infinite altitude gain with patience. Zero combat cap... |
| Hover Stone | Utility | none | A large Zonai stone that hovers in place when activated. Unlike most devices, it does not drain energy — it stays in place indefinitely. Excellent for building stable elevated plat... |
| Hoverbike (Build Template) | Movement | low | The meta traversal vehicle in TotK: two Fans angled slightly downward on a flat base with a Steering Stick in the center. Provides the fastest, most energy-efficient aerial transit... |
| Hydrant | Utility | low | A Zonai water-release device that sprays a continuous stream of water when activated. The Hydrant is one of the best enabler devices in TotK — not powerful on its own, but it makes... |
| Hylian Pine Cone | Utility | none | A large pine cone found near coniferous trees throughout Hyrule's forests and mountain regions. When thrown into fire or placed near a Flame Emitter, it generates a powerful updraf... |
| Ice Keese Wing | Combat | none | A wing from an Ice Keese crackling with frozen energy. Fused to an arrow creates an Ice Arrow that freezes enemies solid on hit. Frozen enemies receive doubled physical damage from... |
| Large Zonai Charge | Utility | none | A high-capacity crystallized energy capsule that fully restores Link's Energy Cell when consumed. Much rarer than standard Zonai Charges. Found in Zonai Ruins treasure chests and a... |
| Large Zonaite | Utility | none | Premium-quality Zonaite ore much larger than standard nodes. Provides significantly more material when smelted at Crystal Refineries. Found in Depths boss rooms, hidden treasure va... |
| Light of Blessing | Utility | none | The reward for completing each of the 152 Shrines in Hyrule. Four Lights of Blessing can be exchanged at a Goddess Statue for a Heart Container or Stamina Vessel upgrade. The core ... |
| Metal Plate | Utility | none | A flat iron or steel plate found in Goron-region mines, abandoned structures, and Depths manufacturing areas. Conducts electricity — pairs with Shock Emitter for area-coverage stun... |
| Mine Cart | Movement | none | A heavy-duty rail cart built for the Depths underground mining networks. Locks onto existing rail systems and follows tracks automatically. Far more stable than the standard Cart o... |
| Mineru's Construct | Utility | high | The massive mechanical body of the Sage of Spirit, Mineru. After completing the Spirit Temple, Link can summon Mineru's Construct as a rideable mech suit. The Construct can accept ... |
| Mirror | Combat | none | Reflects and redirects light beams. Used primarily in shrine puzzles that involve directing light to targets. Can also reflect Beam Emitter lasers, creating bounced beam paths for ... |
| Octorok Eyeball (Fuse) | Combat | none | A rubbery eyeball dropped by Rock Octoroks. When attached to an arrow via Fuse, it creates a homing arrow that tracks the nearest enemy. One of the few Fuse materials that provides... |
| Portable Pot | Utility | one-use | A compact Zonai cooking pot that deploys and functions identically to fixed cooking pots found at stables and villages, allowing Link to cook meals and elixirs anywhere in the worl... |
| Portable Pot / Light | Utility | low | A Zonai light source that illuminates dark areas when activated. Essential for Depths exploration where visibility is severely limited. Attach to vehicles or platforms to light up ... |
| Power Sail | Movement | low | A large Zonai sail that harnesses directional airflow from Fan devices to propel watercraft. Mount on a raft or boat and aim a Fan at it for high-speed water travel. More energy-ef... |
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Zonai Devices FAQ
What are Zonai devices in Tears of the Kingdom?
Zonai devices are ancient technology items left behind by the Zonai civilization. They serve as modular building blocks that Link can attach to objects using Ultrahand to create vehicles, weapons, and contraptions. Examples include Fans for thrust, Wheels for ground vehicles, Rockets for vertical launch, and Beam Emitters for combat.
How many Zonai devices are in Tears of the Kingdom?
There are over 25 unique Zonai devices spanning three main categories: Movement (Fans, Rockets, Wings, Springs, Wheels, Big Wheels, Sleds, Cart, Steering Stick), Combat (Beam Emitters, Cannons, Flame Emitters, Frost Emitters, Shock Emitters), and Utility (Portable Pots, Lights, Time Bombs, Stabilizers, Batteries, Mirrors, Stakes, Hydrants).
Where can I find Zonai device dispensers?
Zonai device dispensers are large capsule machines found across Sky Islands and the Surface of Hyrule. Major clusters exist on the Great Sky Island, Zonaite Forge Island, and sky archipelagos above each major region. Insert Zonai Charges or Zonaite into the spherical slot on top to receive random capsules. Each dispenser has a fixed pool of device types it can output.
What are the best Zonai devices for combat?
The best combat devices are Beam Emitters (consistent ranged damage, great fused to shields), Cannons (high burst damage on vehicles), and Flame Emitters (area denial). For boss fights, multiple Beam Emitters on a platform with a Steering Stick creates an automated turret. Shock Emitters excel against enemies in water, and Frost Emitters can freeze enemies for follow-up attacks.
How do you recharge Zonai devices?
Zonai devices draw power from Link's Energy Cell, which recharges automatically when not in use. To increase capacity, collect Crystallized Charges by trading Large Zonaite at Crystal Refineries in the Depths (100 charges per full ring). You can also attach Big Batteries to builds for extra energy, or use regular Battery devices to extend runtime.
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