Any fans of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom or Breath of the Wild are already aware of the massive variety that the armors of the game can have. Ranging from practical and effective to stylish and cool, Tears of the Kingdom offers a huge catalog for stalwart players to discover. On top of this, many Tears of the Kingdom armor sets act as cameos and references to other Zelda games, giving fans of the series something to look forward to. However, when looking at armor in video games, many players choose style over practicality. In this case, Tears of the Kingdom leaves no shortage of interesting armor sets that players should love. In terms of looks and style, here are some of the best armors in Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
8. Tingle’s Armor
For those familiar with the Legend of Zelda series, Tears of the Kingdom’s Tingle Armor will instantly inspire a reaction. Of course, by donning this armor, Link will resemble the infamous character Tingle, complete with his pointy green suit and red pants. This ridiculously funny-looking armor set will leave any player laughing hysterically, especially those who have dealt with Tingle in the past.
7. The Phantom Armor
Once again, fans of the series should recognize this next set of armor from Tears of the Kingdom as well. This Tears of the Kingdom armor set references that of the Phantoms from Spirit Tracks and the same armor Zelda possesses throughout that game. While the armor doesn’t fit the best in the world of Tears of the Kingdom, for players who have played Spirit Tracks, obtaining the armor is worth it.
6. The Froggy Armor
The Froggy Armor set in Tears of the Kingdom combines both humor and practicality. For some players, dressing up Link in an adorable frog costume is one of the best things that this new game has to offer. Additionally, watching Link fight legions of enemies with webbed feet presents a funny visual. On top of this, the armor makes Link sticky and reduces the chance of slipping while climbing.
5. The Awakening Armor
Yet another cameo armor in Tears of the Kingdom is the Awakening Armor, a reference to the Nintendo Switch remake of Link’s Awakening. While this set of armor isn’t the most stylish, it is the funniest in the entire game. Watching a Link with a normal body and the large bulbous head of Link from Link’s Awakening is a priceless experience. Also, those who don’t want to search for the armor throughout the game can use a Link’s Awakening Amiibo to instantly obtain the armor.
4. The Dark Armor
Moving to less comical designs, the Dark Armor is a Tears of the Kingdom armor set that is bound to bring back some painful memories for veterans of the series. The Dark Armor turns Link into Dark Link, a shadowy version of Link who has appeared as an antagonist throughout the series. Specifically, the Shadows’ incarnation in Ocarina of Time was a frustrating boss fight for many players. Wearing the armor, however, is a very cool experience that gives Link a sleek and shadowy style that may be cathartic for some players.
3. The Glide Suit
The Glide Suit is Tears of the Kingdom’s coolest and most unique armor the game has to offer. Sporting dark leather gear, and a bird mask, this armor gives off an almost steampunk vibe that works perfectly with the semi-mechanical world of Tears of the Kingdoms. Though some may not like the Glide Suit’s mask, the armor stands out from the rest of the crowd.
2. The Fierce Deity Armor
One of the most iconic versions of Link throughout the Legend of Zelda series is Fierce Deity Link from Majora’s Mask. This Tears of the Kingdom armor cameo once again allows Link to don the Fierce Deity mask. With cool face paints, terrifying eyes, and an awesome sword, this armor does the original version of Fierce Deity Link justice. Additionally, like the Awakening Armor, players can use an Amiibo to obtain this armor set.
1. The Mystic Armor
The Mystic Clothing Armor set in Tears of the Kingdom is the most visually stunning and beautiful armor in the game. The armor features a prominent headdress as well as an elegant-looking tunic. On top of this, the light blue and white color scheme of the armor is a breath of fresh air from the usual dark blues and greens that Link has worn in the past.
