Embarking on a journey through the vast, unpredictable world of Hyrule in "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" often leads to discovering hidden treasures and powerful equipment. One such coveted find is the Soldier's Armor Set, a robust and stylish ensemble that offers excellent protection. This guide will help you locate each piece of the Soldier's Armor Set, making your adventure a little safer and more fashionable.

Soldiers of Hyrule are briefed before battle.
Soldiers of Hyrule are briefed before battle.

Understanding the Soldier's Armor Set

Link in his soldier armor.
Link in his soldier armor.

The Soldier's Armor Set consists of five pieces: the Soldier's Helmet, Soldier's Armor, Soldier's Greaves, Soldier's Waistguard, and Soldier's Boots. Each piece provides a defense bonus and can be upgraded using materials found throughout the game. Let's dive into finding each piece.

Soldier's Helmet Location

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The Soldier's Helmet is the first piece you'll likely encounter, located in the Dueling Peaks Tower. To reach it, climb the tower and defeat the Guardians patrolling the area. The helmet is on a pedestal in the tower's upper room.

Soldier's Armor Location

A soldier of Hyrule draws his sword.
A soldier of Hyrule draws his sword.

The Soldier's Armor can be found in the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. Head to the Akkala region and look for a small, ruined building near the Akkala Tower. Inside, you'll find the armor on a pedestal, guarded by a Guardian Scout.

Soldier's Greaves Location

The Soldier's Greaves are located in the Lanayru Tower. To reach them, climb the tower and defeat the Guardians patrolling the area. The greaves are on a pedestal in the tower's upper room.

Soldier Armor in Tears of the Kingdom
Soldier Armor in Tears of the Kingdom

Soldier's Waistguard Location

The Soldier's Waistguard is found in the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab. Head to the Hateno region and look for a small, ruined building near the Hateno Tower. Inside, you'll find the waistguard on a pedestal, guarded by a Guardian Scout.

Soldier's Boots Location

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Zelda breath of the wild link

The Soldier's Boots are located in the Duelling Peaks Stable. Head to the Duelling Peaks region and look for a stable near the Duelling Peaks Tower. Inside, you'll find the boots on a shelf, guarded by a Guardian Scout.

Upgrading the Soldier's Armor Set

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Link and Hylian soldiers gaurd Zelda in a war-torn village.
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an image of some character designs from the video game overwatcher's set
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what botw/totk race are you ? ( sorry if it said character on Pinterest )
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a woman in armor looking out over the city
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BOTW scs: 32
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two different views of the armor worn in an animated video game, one with pink hair
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The BOTW Art Reference Collective
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Soldier Link
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Once you've collected all pieces of the Soldier's Armor Set, you can upgrade them using materials found throughout the game. Upgrading the armor increases its defense bonus and changes its appearance. Here's a table summarizing the upgrade materials and defense bonuses:

Armor Piece Upgrade Material Defense Bonus
Soldier's Helmet 3x Ancient Shaft 3
Soldier's Armor 3x Ancient Core 4
Soldier's Greaves 3x Ancient Spring 3
Soldier's Waistguard 3x Ancient Shaft 3
Soldier's Boots 3x Ancient Spring 3

Upgrading the Soldier's Armor Set requires exploring Hyrule to find the necessary materials, but the increased protection and stylish appearance make it well worth the effort. Happy hunting!