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The Best Items to Use for Elixirs in Tears of the Kingdom

If there’s one major difference we can see from Tears of the Kingdom to Breath of the Wild, it’s that there are a lot more creative ways you can combine…

Jessica KamphouseBy Jessica KamphouseMay 26, 20235 Mins Read
Getting good Elixirs and food items are essential parts of the game.
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If there’s one major difference we can see from Tears of the Kingdom to Breath of the Wild, it’s that there are a lot more creative ways you can combine items. In Breath of the Wild, the only combining you could do was from some fire and a cooking pot. Now you can fuse anything, be it a rock on the ground and your shield or your sword with a log. That being said, the improvements behind the cooking mechanics for Tears of the Kingdom have been excellent. You can cook all kinds of things that are beneficial to Link, including food items and powerful Elixirs. Below, we’ll summarize a few Elixir ingredients in Tears of the Kingdom that you can use to improve your battle situations.

What Are Some of the Best Items for Elixirs in Tears of the Kingdom?

Some of the best items for Elixirs in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom tend to have properties that improve a stat. Whether that be defense, stamina, or otherwise, buffing is the name of the game if you want a quick boost. While only carrying around purely healing items is also a strategy, boosting your stats is always advantageous.

Elixirs are vital because they can help in combat, navigation, and more. They are almost always essential, especially when exploring the Depths and other dangerous areas around Hyrule.

Monster Parts

Monster parts can make Spicy Elixirs and more.
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The Spicy Elixir recipe is one Monster Part and one Warm Darner, or a Summerwing Butterfly. The Spicy Elixir is a great help, especially if you plan on navigating the Gerudo Highlands. Because of the snow and low temperatures, you will need some method of keeping warm. If you aren’t keen on finding armor, a Spicy Elixir will do the trick if you make enough of them.

Winterwing Butterfly or Summerwing Butterfly

Chilly Elixirs can help in hot climates.
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The recipe for Chilly Elixir is a Cold Darner or Winterwing Butterfly plus a Monster Part. Think of this Elixir as a super smoothie. It cools you down in hot climates. So, if you need to go to the Fire Temple or any other area with a hot environment, this is the best Elixir in Tears of the Kingdom. The best items for Elixirs are often butterflies since there is one required for each cold-resistance or heat-resistance Elixir, respectively.

Sticky Frog or Sticky Lizard

Elixirs in Tears of the Kingdom are great for navigation, especially in the rain and over icy climates.
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Another great item to use for Elixirs is the Sticky Frog or Sticky Lizard. These little guys can be sufficiently helpful when it comes to lengthy expeditions. If you’ve ever tried climbing a mountain while it’s raining, you’d know it’s near impossible. 

Rain and ice in Tears of the Kingdom tend to slow you down, especially when moving vertically. With things like the Sticky Elixir, you can travel vertically on surfaces as much as you please without having to worry about a little ice or rain ruining your time.

Deep Firefly

Some Elixirs in Tears of the Kingdom are essential for some areas, like the Depths.
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The Deep Firefly is a great ingredient for one of the best Elixirs in Tears of the Kingdom. Bright Elixirs are an essential item for exploring the Depths. Without light, you won’t get far, but mixing a Deep Firefly with a Monster Part is a quick fix for that problem. One of the reasons the Bright Elixir is one of the best Elixirs in Tears of the Kingdom is because they are easy to make and essential for progress.

Hot Footed Frog

Elixirs in Tears of the Kingdom can make the difference between a quick win or defeat.
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One of the easiest items to use for Elixirs in the game is the Hot Footed Frog. Because you land in the water almost as soon as you start the game, you’ll likely find a bunch of these creatures swimming around in the water. Catching them is easy, and they make great ingredients for the Hasty Elixir. 

The Hasty Elixir is a useful tool in Tears of the Kingdom, as it allows you to boost your movement speed. Great for boss fights, getting across the landscape quicker, or climbing walls as fast as possible.

Restless Cricket

Energizing Elixirs are great for scaling mountians.
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Energizing Elixirs are one of the best Elixirs in Tears of the Kingdom. They grant almost an entire stamina wheel each time you drink one. To make one, you’ll need a creature or ingredient with those properties, and a Restless Cricket is a great example of one. Put one in the cooking pot with a Monster Part, and you have a recipe for success, especially when it comes to navigating great heights.

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Tireless Frog

The best items for Elixirs can help in battle and navigation.
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Tireless Frogs can be used to create some of the best Elixirs in Tears of the Kingdom. Whether for stamina potions or meals, the hopping legs of this creature lend themselves toward improving Link’s energy. You can use Tireless Frogs and Monster Parts to create the Enduring Elixir, which grants four heart capsules of restoration as well as another slice of stamina. Keep in mind that the effect is temporary.

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Jessica is a longtime writer and lover of games, which is why she writes for NerdStash. If she isn't busy evaluating the plotlines of a game or inventing her own, she'll be working on one of her many story projects. If being a nerd about a certain blue hedgehog could pay the bills, she'd be set for life.

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