Welcome to NGB and our guide to the Flamebreaker Armor Set in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! If you’re planning to explore the molten landscapes of Eldin or take on the Divine Beast Vah Rudania, fireproof gear is an absolute necessity. The Flamebreaker Set not only protects you from burning alive in extreme heat, but also offers high defense and a powerful set bonus when fully upgraded. In this guide, we’ll break down how to get each piece, what materials are needed for upgrades, and when this armor is most useful during your journey.
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Flamebreaker Armor Set Overview
| Armor Piece | Bonus | Base Def | Max Def | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamebreaker Helm | Flame Guard | 3 | 28 | Fireproof |
| Flamebreaker Armor | Flame Guard | 3 | 28 | Fireproof |
| Flamebreaker Boots | Flame Guard | 3 | 28 | Fireproof |
Flamebreaker Armor Set Guide
How to get the Flamebreaker Armor Set
The Flamebreaker Set can be purchased from the Ripped and Shredded armor shop in Goron City. You can find the city in the Eldin Region near Death Mountain, and at least one piece is needed to survive the extreme heat leading into the city.
You can find Kima at the Southermine along the path leading to Goron City. He will be willing to give you a piece of the Flamebreaker set in exchange for 10 lizards that can be caught around the mine.
Purchase Cost
The table below has the price for each piece of the Flamebreaker set in rupees.
| Piece | Rupee Cost |
|---|---|
| Flamebreaker Helm | 2,000 |
| Flamebreaker Armor | 600 |
| Flamebreaker Boots | 700 |
| TOTAL | 3,300 |
Upgrade Materials for the Flamebreaker Set
| Upgrade Level | Materials |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fireproof Lizard x3 + Moblin Horn x3 |
| 2 | Fireproof Lizard x5 + Moblin Fang x5 |
| 3 | Smotherwing Butterfly x10 + Moblin Guts x5 |
| 4 | Smotherwing Butterfly x10 + Dinraal’s Scale x1 + Starfragment x1 |
When to use the Flamebreaker Armor
The Flamebreaker Set is essential for:
- Exploring Death Mountain, Eldin Canyon, and other superheated volcanic areas
- Completing the Divine Beast Vah Rudania questline
- Fighting Igneo Taluses, Fire Wizzrobes, and other fire-based enemies
- Surviving areas where even Flame Guard food/elixirs aren’t enough
It’s one of the few armor sets in the game that enables access to an entire region—without it, you won’t survive the heat.