Breath of the Wild tips and tricks

Materials

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Food and elixir materials

 NameLocation
Champi d'Hyrule Breath of the Wild Hylian Shroom Almost everywhere, in Hyrule Field, West Necluda
Pomme Breath of the Wild Apple Almost everywhere, in Hyrule Field, East Necluda
glands Breath of the Wild Acorn Almost everywhere, near some trees
Herbes d'Hyrule Breath of the Wild Hyrule Herb Mainly in Hyrule Field, Akkala Highlands
oeuf de volatile Breath of the Wild Bird Egg In the nests on some large trees, on the cliffs west of Necluda Sea
Chickaloo Tree Nut Breath of the Wild Chickaloo Tree Nut In some forests
Wildberry Breath of the Wild Wildberry Mainly in the Gerudo Highlands, Hebra Mountains
Palm Fruit Breath of the Wild Palm Fruit East Necluda, Gerudo Desert
Goron Spice Breath of the Wild Goron Spice To be bought in Goron City
Hylian Rice Breath of the Wild Hylian Rice In the tall herbs of Hyrule Field and elsewhere (by cutting them)
Goat Butter Breath of the Wild Goat Butter To be bought at Rito Village for example
Tabantha Wheat Breath of the Wild Tabantha Wheat To be bought at Rito Village for example
Fresh Milk frais Breath of the Wild Fresh Milk To be bought in the Hateno shops
Cane Sugar Breath of the Wild Cane Sugar To be bought in Goron City for example
Raw Meat Breath of the Wild Raw Meat Dropped by wild boars
Raw Prime Meat Breath of the Wild Raw Prime Meat Dropped by deers, does, foxes...
Raw Gourmet Meat Breath of the Wild Raw Gourmet Meat Sometimes dropped by wolves
Raw Bird Drumstick Breath of the Wild Raw Bird Drumstick Dropped by small birds
Raw Bird Thigh Breath of the Wild Raw Bird Thigh Dropped by rarer birds
Raw Whole Bird Breath of the Wild Raw Whole Bird Sometimes dropped by ostriches
Hyrule Bass Breath of the Wild Hyrule Bass In most lakes and rivers
Chilly
Hydromelon Breath of the Wild Hydromelon Mainly in Gerudo Desert, Faron Grasslands
Chillshroom Breath of the Wild Chillshroom Mainly in Hebra Mountains, Mount Lanayru
Cool Safflina Breath of the Wild Cool Safflina Mainly in Hebra Mountains, Gerudo Highlands
Chillfin Trout Breath of the Wild Chillfin Trout Mainly in Hebra Mountains, Tabantha Frontier
Cold Darner Breath of the Wild Cold Darner In the desert
Winterwing Butterfly Breath of the Wild Winterwing Butterfly In the desert
Electro
champi volt Breath of the Wild Zapshroom Mainly in Deep Akkala, Gerudo Highlands
Voltfruit Breath of the Wild Voltfruit Mainly in Gerudo Desert, Gerudo Highlands
Electric Safflina Breath of the Wild Electric Safflina Mainly in Gerudo Desert, Hyrule Ridge
Voltfin Trout Breath of the Wild Voltfin Trout Mainly in Tabantha Frontier, Hyrule Ridge
Electric Darner Breath of the Wild Electric Darner Mainly in Hyrule Ridge, Gerudo Desert
Thunderwing Butterfly Breath of the Wild Thunderwing Butterfly Mainly in Hyrule Ridge, Gerudo Highlands
Enduring
Carotte vigueur Breath of the Wild Endura Carrot Mainly in Hyrule Ridge, Faron Grasslands, near great fairies' fountains
Endura Shroom Breath of the Wild Endura Shroom In Hyrule forests, Hyrule Field
Grenouille vigueur Breath of the Wild Tireless Frog Near ponds and lakes, specially when it rains (Lanayru, Akkala)
Energizing
Rayon de miel enduro Breath of the Wild Courser Bee Honey In the hives
Champi enduro Breath of the Wild Stamella Shroom Mainly in Hyrule Ridge, Hyrule Field
Staminoka Bass Breath of the Wild Staminoka Bass Mainly in Hyrule Field, West Necluda
crabe enduro Breath of the Wild Bright-eyed Crab Near the shrine in Zora Domain
Restless Cricket Breath of the Wild Restless Cricket On Hateno beaches
Energetic Rhino Beetle Breath of the Wild Energetic Rhino Beetle On tree trunks
Hasty
Champi tempo Breath of the Wild Rush Shroom Mainly in Gerudo Highlands, Hyrule Ridge
Carotte tempo Breath of the Wild Swift Carrot In Kakariko Village
fruit de lotus tempo Breath of the Wild Fleet-lotus Seeds Mainly in Lanayru Wetlands, Lanayru Great Spring
Swift Violet Breath of the Wild Swift Violet Mainly in Gerudo Highlands, Hebra Mountains
Hot-footed Frog Breath of the Wild Hot-footed Frog Near ponds and lakes, specially when it rains
Hightail Lizard Breath of the Wild Hightail Lizard In large fields, by cutting the grass
Hearty
radis max Breath of the Wild Hearty Radish Almost everywhere including Hyrule Ridge, East Necluda
Gros radis max Breath of the Wild Big Hearty Radish In some forests
truffes max Breath of the Wild Hearty Truffle In some forests, given by Canel after bringing him 3 Sunshrooms
Big Hearty Truffle Breath of the Wild Big Hearty Truffle Mainly in Hebra Mountains, Mount Lanayru
Hearty Durian Breath of the Wild Hearty Durian Mainly in Faron Forest
Hearty Bass Breath of the Wild Hearty Bass Mainly in West Necluda, Akkala Highlands
Hearty Salmon Breath of the Wild Hearty Salmon Mainly in Hebra Mountains, Tabantha Frontier
Hearty Blueshell Snail Breath of the Wild Hearty Blueshell Snail On Lanayru and Faron shores (e.g. Horon Lagoon)
Hearty Lizard Breath of the Wild Hearty Lizard Mainly in Gerudo Desert, Necluda Sea
Mighty
Mighty Thistle Breath of the Wild Mighty Thistle Almost everywhere, including near Akkala great fairy's fountain
Mighty Bananas Breath of the Wild Mighty Bananas Mainly in Faron, and dropped by Yigas
Razorshroom Breath of the Wild Razorshroom In Necluda's forests and elsewhere
Mighty Porgy Breath of the Wild Mighty Porgy Mainly in Necluda Sea, Lanayru Sea, or to be bought at Lurelin Village
Mighty Carp Breath of the Wild Mighty Carp Mainly in Akkala Highlands, Lanayru Great Spring
Razorclaw Crab Breath of the Wild Razorclaw Crab On Lanayru and Faron beaches
Bladed Rhino Beetle Breath of the Wild Bladed Rhino Beetle On tree trunks
Sneaky
oeuf de volatile Breath of the Wild Blue Nightshade Mainly in West Necluda, Lanayru Great Spring, near Kakariko great fairy's fountain
Silent Princess Breath of the Wild Silent Princess Mainly in Hyrule Ridge, near Kakariko great fairy's fountain and in front of the Great Deku Tree
Champi silencio Breath of the Wild Silent Shroom In some forests, including West Necluda
Stealthfin Trout Breath of the Wild Stealthfin Trout In the river around the Great Hyrule Forest, very visible at night (be careful not to get away from the edge)
Sneaky River Snail Breath of the Wild Sneaky River Snail Near ponds and lakes
Luciole de la sérénité Breath of the Wild Sunset Firefly In most forests at night
Spicy
piments Breath of the Wild Spicy Pepper Mainly in the Gerudo Desert, Tabantha Frontier
Sunshroom Breath of the Wild Sunshroom Mainly in Eldin Canyon, Gerudo Highlands
Warm Safflina Breath of the Wild Warm Safflina Mainly in the Gerudo Desert, Hyrule Ridge
Sizzlefin Trout Breath of the Wild Sizzlefin Trout Mainly in Eldin Canyon, Eldin Mountains, can be bought in Zora's Domain
Warm Darner Breath of the Wild Warm Darner Mainly in Akkala Highlands, Hyrule Field
Summerwing Butterfly Breath of the Wild Summerwing Butterfly In the desert
Fireproof Lizard Breath of the Wild Fireproof Lizard Mainly in Eldin Canyon
Smotherwing Butterfly Breath of the Wild Smotherwing Butterfly At Eldin Canyon
Tough
Fortified Pumpkin Breath of the Wild Fortified Pumpkin In Kakariko Village
Armoranth Breath of the Wild Armoranth Mainly in the Akkala region
Ironshroom Breath of the Wild Ironshroom Almost everywhere, including Hyrule Field
Armored Carp Breath of the Wild Armored Carp Mainly in Lanayru Great Spring, East Necluda
Armored Porgy Breath of the Wild Armored Porgy Mainly in Necluda Sea, Lanayru Sea, or to be bought at Lurelin Village
Ironshell Crab Breath of the Wild Ironshell Crab On Lanayru and Faron beaches
Rugged Rhino Beetle Breath of the Wild Rugged Rhino Beetle On tree trunks
Others
Monster Extract Breath of the Wild Monster Extract To be bought at Fang and Bone (Kilton's shop)

Monster Materials

Monster materials are used to prepare potions. They can also be exchanged by the Great Fairies and Kilton.

 NameLocation
Corne bokoblin Breath of the Wild Bokoblin Horn Dropped by Bokoblins
Croc de Bokoblin Breath of the Wild Bokoblin Fang Dropped by Bokoblins
Bokoblin Guts Breath of the Wild Bokoblin Guts Sometimes dropped by Bokoblins
Gelée chuchu Breath of the Wild Chuchu Jelly Dropped by Chuchus
Red Chuchu Jelly Breath of the Wild Red Chuchu Jelly Dropped by Fire Chuchus
White Chuchu Jelly Breath of the Wild White Chuchu Jelly Dropped by Ice Chuchus
Yellow Chuchu Jelly Breath of the Wild Yellow Chuchu Jelly Dropped by Electric Chuchus
Aile griffue Breath of the Wild Keese Wing Dropped by Keese
Keese Eyeball Breath of the Wild Keese Eyeball Sometimes dropped by Keese
Fire Keese Wing Breath of the Wild Fire Keese Wing Dropped by Fire Keese
Ice Keese Wing Breath of the Wild Ice Keese Wing Dropped by Ice Keese
Electric Keese Wing Breath of the Wild Electric Keese Wing Dropped by Electric Keese
Moblin Horn Breath of the Wild Moblin Horn Dropped by Moblins
Moblin Fang Breath of the Wild Moblin Fang Dropped by Moblins
Moblin Guts Breath of the Wild Moblin Guts Sometimes dropped by Moblins
griffe de Lézalfos Breath of the Wild Lizalfos Talon Dropped by Lizalfos
corne de Lizalfos Breath of the Wild Lizalfos Horn Dropped by Lizalfos
queue de Lizalfos Breath of the Wild Lizalfos Tail Sometimes dropped by Lizalfos
Red Lizalfos Tail Breath of the Wild Red Lizalfos Tail Sometimes dropped by Fire-Breath Lizalfos
Icy Lizalfos Tail Breath of the Wild Icy Lizalfos Tail Sometimes dropped by Ice-Breath Lizalfos
Yellow Lizalfos Tail Breath of the Wild Yellow Lizalfos Tail Sometimes dropped by Sand Lizalfos
Octo Balloon Breath of the Wild Octo Balloon Dropped by Octoroks
Octorok Tentacle Breath of the Wild Octorok Tentacle Sometimes dropped by Octoroks
Octorok Eyeball Breath of the Wild Octorok Eyeball Sometimes dropped by Octoroks
Hinox Toenail Breath of the Wild Hinox Toenail Dropped by Hinox
Hinox Guts Breath of the Wild Hinox Guts Sometimes dropped by Hinox
Hinox Tooth Breath of the Wild Hinox Tooth Sometimes dropped by Hinox
Lynel Hoof Breath of the Wild Lynel Hoof Sometimes dropped by Lynels
Lynel Horn Breath of the Wild Lynel Horn Sometimes dropped by Lynels
Lynel Guts Breath of the Wild Lynel Guts Sometimes dropped by Lynels
Molduga Fin Breath of the Wild Molduga Fin Dropped by Moldugas
Molduga Guts Breath of the Wild Molduga Guts Dropped by Moldugas

Ores

Ores can be sold at good prices in shops and to the merchants. They can also be exchanged by the Great Fairies.

 NameLocation
Rock salt Breath of the Wild Rock salt Found in some black rocks
Flint Breath of the Wild Flint Found in some black rocks
Amber Breath of the Wild Amber Treasure of enemy camps and found in some rocks
Opale brute Breath of the Wild Opal Treasure of enemy camps and found in some rocks
Luminous stone Breath of the Wild Luminous Stone Found in some black rocks, including in Upland Zorana
Topaz Breath of the Wild Topaz Found in some black rocks, treasure of enemy camps and dropped by luminous Lithoroks, rare Lithoroks and white Lynels
Ruby Breath of the Wild Ruby Found in some black rocks, treasure of enemy camps and dropped by some (rare) Lithoroks, Magroks, Migroks and white Lynels
Sapphire Breath of the Wild Sapphire Found in some black rocks, treasure of enemy camps and dropped by rare Lithoroks, Cryoroks, Givroks and white Lynels
Diamond Breath of the Wild Diamond Found in some black rocks, treasure of enemy camps and dropped by luminous and rare Lithoroks, Magrok, Cryorok and white Lynels

Ancient Materials

Ancient materials are mainly used to get pieces of armor and ancient weapons.

 NameLocation
vis antique Breath of the Wild Ancient Screw Sometimes dropped by Guardian Scouts or near dead Guardians
Ancient Spring Breath of the Wild Ancient Spring Sometimes dropped by Guardian Scouts or near dead Guardians
Rouage antique Breath of the Wild Ancient Gear Sometimes dropped by Guardian Scouts or near dead Guardians
Ancien Shaft Breath of the Wild Ancien Shaft Sometimes dropped by Guardian Scouts
Ancient Core Breath of the Wild Ancient Core Found in a few shrines or in Vah'Rudania
Sometimes dropped by Guardian Stalkers, Guardian Skywatchers or Guardian
Giant Ancient Core Breath of the Wild Giant Ancient Core Found in a few shrines
Sometimes dropped by Guardian Stalkers, Guardian Skywatchers or Guardian

Dragon Materials

More information can be found on the Dragons' page.

 NameLocation
Naydra's Scale Breath of the Wild Naydra's Scale Dropped by the blue spirit Naydra when shooting at it
Dinraal's Scale Breath of the Wild Dinraal's Scale Dropped by the red spirit Dinraal when shooting at it - At Hyrule Castle, outside, to the far north and bottom, blow up the cracked rocks
Farosh's Scale Breath of the Wild Farosh's Scale Dropped by the golden (electric) spirit Farosh when shooting at it
Naydra's Claw Breath of the Wild Naydra's Claw Dropped by the blue spirit Naydra when shooting at it
Dinraal's Claw Breath of the Wild Dinraal's Claw Dropped by the red spirit Dinraal when shooting at it
Farosh's Claw Breath of the Wild Farosh's Claw Dropped by the golden (electric) spirit Farosh when shooting at it
Shard of Naydra's Fang Breath of the Wild Shard of Naydra's Fang At Hyrule Castle, in a chest hidden in the Armory
Shard of Dinraal's Fang Breath of the Wild Shard of Dinraal's Fang At Hyrule Castle, in a hidden chest in some kind of office next to a high-ceiling room
Shard of Farosh's Fang Breath of the Wild Shard of Farosh's Fang At Hyrule Castle, in the East Gallery, in a chest above the Lithorok
Shard of Naydra's Horn Breath of the Wild Shard of Naydra's Horn Dropped by the red spirit Dinraal when shooting at it
Shard of Dinraal's Horn Breath of the Wild Shard of Dinraal's Horn Dropped by the red spirit Dinraal when shooting at it
Shard of Farosh's Horn Breath of the Wild Shard of Farosh's Horn Dropped by the blue spirit Naydra when shooting at it

Various

 NameFunctionLocation
Wood Breath of the Wild Wood Used to make fire Chop a tree or find some in villages
Fée Breath of the Wild Fairy Automatically gives back 5 hearts when losing the last one Near Great Fairy Fountains
Star Fragment Breath of the Wild Star Fragment Improves some clothes and improves the length of "effect" recipes Found where a shooting star fell. Given by Shamae at the Woodland Stable after completing the "Balloon Flight" quest and by Aliza at the Outskirt Stable after completing the "My hero" quest. In a buried chest near the Snowfield Stable.