As a swordsman wandering Hyrule‘s sprawling frontiers and floating islands for over 200 hours, I‘ve slain countless beasts and monsters on my quest to forge the ultimate weapons. Through arduous trials unlocking ancient secrets, I‘ve finally discovered fusion recipes to craft game-breaking arms for unstoppable power.
In this extended guide, I‘ll share hard-won knowledge for obtaining top-tier swords, rods, bows and more to give you an edge against the fiercest foes. Time to reclaim Hyrule in style!
Top Melee Weapons
Blademasters agree the apex of melee weapons centers around a pair of holy blades enhanced by long-lost Zonai magic…
The Ancient Sword Reborn: Master Sword
Forged by the Goddess Hylia, this legendary sword that seals darkness still reigns supreme as Link‘s most iconic weapon. After a lengthy quest Helper Hinox and the Light Dragon, I upgraded it to Lv. 20 gaining a striking blue glow.
Now the Master Sword is nigh-unbreakable, unleashing multi-hit Mortal Draws and hissatsu techniques surpassing even Royal Guard gear. Against agile opponents like Lynels, its 1H moveset and unique charged spin slashes ensure I‘m never without offense. Add long-range Skyward Strikes and that bassy "shwing" sound effect, and the Master Sword always makes me feel like the hero I‘m destined to be!
Obtaining It
- Finish the Helper Hinox and Light Dragon questlines
- Extract the sword from the petrified dragon‘s head
- Take to Korok Forest and upgrade 20 times
Stats
- Attack: 60
- Durability: 1400+
- Critical Hit Chance: 25%
Truly the Goddess Sword reborn anew!
Dimensional Fusion Sword: Zonaite Sword ★★★★★
If the Master Sword harnesses the light spirit Nayru‘s wisdom…
…then the Zonaite Sword channels Din‘s primal fire energies from her ancient Zonai worshippers!
By merging a Mighty Zonaite Longsword looted from a Sky Island guardian with Captain Construct parts, it gained a blood-red edge overflowing with power.
Each slash rips open reality itself, unleashing devastating dimensional rifts. Even charging my bow through a tear to fire super-powered Ancient Arrows!
In fact, this weapon single-handedly enabled conquering the merciless Ganon illusion in Master Mode. No other armament could dent his titanic health bar so quickly while shrugging off mighty blows.
Truly the Zonaite Sword deserves peak danger rating!
Obtaining It:
- Get Mighty Zonaite Longsword from Necluda Sky Island chest
- Beat Sky Guardian Scout Captain for Horn parts
- Fuse sword and parts at Akkala Ancient Tech Lab
Stats:
- Attack: 45
- Durability: 110
- Reality Rift Chance: 20%
Secret Upgrades
Fuse with Zonai Beam Emitter for added "spicy laser" action!
Swords vs Rods: A Comparison
Swords naturally excel at raw damage from up close. But don‘t underestimate the chaotic powers of Magic Rods enhanced with mystical gems! Let‘s compare pros and cons:
| Weapon Class | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Swords | Strong melee damage | Short range |
| Rods | Elemental mayhem | Physically weak |
My verdict? Keep rods as backup for torches or elemental attacks. But trust in an enhanced Zonaite Sword as your main arm.
Top Ranged Weapons
While Hyrule offers various bow options, these stand above the rest for their unique properties:
Ancient Bow – Piercing Perfection
With the tech upgrades at the Akkala lab, ancient bows fire the fastest and hit hardest by default. Their arrows even phase through targets to strike multiple enemies in one glorious burst!
By merging with Zonai Reflectors, I created the Ancient Gauss Bow to ricochet shots off walls at bizarre angles. Together with bomb or shard arrows, it‘s wonderful for clearing camps before guards can react.
Obtaining It:
- Purchase ancient bows and parts for fusion
- Open Akkala Ancient Tech Lab to upgrade gear
Stats
- Attack: 33
- Durability: 251
- Draw Speed: Quick
Lizalfos Boomerangs: Gone and Back Again! 🔃
While Lizalfos often harass my travels near lakes and springs…they occasionally provide their signature boomerangs as loot!
Unlike arrows, the boomerang actually returns after throwing for free hits. I particularly enjoy using homing boomerangs enchanted with Zonai Mirrors to chase down fleeing Keese.
And by upgrading with Zonai Propellers, it flies even faster while hitting multiple times per throw! Once it even finished off a Hinox tottering on the edge of defeat – what a curved coup de grâce!
Obtaining It:
- Farm blue Lizalfos until one drops its boomerang
- Open chests across watery domains
- Fuse with Zonai parts (mirrors, propellers etc.)
Stats
- Attack: 18
- Durability: 40
- Homing Capability: Yes
So boomerangs exceed expectations as both comical and effective tools. Keep one handy to show beasties who‘s boss!
Rare Fusion Parts for Upgrades
We‘ve covered mighty weapons above, but they further improve by fusing reality-warping Zonai relics. Here are my top recommendations:
Zonai Beam Emitters
- Found inside Ancient Oven shrines
- Adds laser beam attacks
- Disintegrates enemies!
Captain Construct Horns
- Looted from Sky Island guardians
- Major attack boosts
- High sale value
Soldier Construct Propellers
- Defeat flying sentries
- Grants extra weapon speed
- Electrical resistance
Enchanted Gems
- Located using dowsing ability
- Imbues elemental affinities
- Counters specific enemy types
For even more details, see my guide on acquiring rare Zonai parts across the map.
And if you explore Purah‘s secret workshop in the Hateno lab, she‘ll reveal advanced fusion recipes unlocked from the ancient Sheikah‘s research notes!
Closing Thoughts
Whether wielded singly or dually, weapons define our combat capabilities against Hyrule‘s threats in Tears of the Kingdom. Swords let masters like Link control the flow of battle to counter terrifying foes. The boomerang‘s versatile curved flight offers ranged options when outnumbered by monster camps. And magic rods remind that creative solutions using one‘s surroundings often prove most effective.
So study fusion secrets to amplify your arsenal‘s strengths! Test Zonai-infused arms against taluses, guardians and Hesiod himself until discovering your ideal playstyle from my recommendations here. Soon Ganon‘s forces shall flee in fear of your god-slaying might as you reclaim the wilds for Princess Zelda.
Now if you‘ll excuse me, I‘m off to catch some rest by the campfire before another world-saving sortie…Hero‘s Sword and all!
