The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom / Open World
Tears of the Kingdom Great Fairy Unlock Guide
Why Great Fairies matter, when to unlock armor upgrades, and how beginners should prioritize materials and useful armor sets.
gear Jun 13, 2026 Great FairyArmor UpgradesStablesBeginner
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If enemies hit too hard, unlock Great Fairies and upgrade the armor you actually wear. Armor upgrades greatly improve safety before Regional Phenomena cleanup and deeper Depths exploration.
Unlock Logic
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Follow the early story toward Lookout Landing and stables |
| 2 | Watch for troupe-related stable quests |
| 3 | Prepare basic materials and rupees |
| 4 | Upgrade your main armor first instead of every piece evenly |
Upgrade Priority
| Armor direction | Best use |
|---|
| Cold resistance | Rito, snowy mountains, cold sky routes |
| Heat / desert gear | Gerudo and desert exploration |
| High-defense everyday armor | Story combat and Depths safety |
| Utility sets | Upgrade when a specific route needs them |
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