Welcome to NGB and our guide to the Snowquill Armor Set in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! When venturing into the icy peaks of Hebra or scaling the snow-covered cliffs of Mount Lanayru, cold resistance is essential. The Snowquill Armor Set not only protects Link from freezing temperatures but also adds a valuable bonus to his survivability in frigid environments. In this guide, we’ll cover where to get each piece, how much it costs, what upgrades are available, and the cold resistance bonuses it provides.
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Snowquill Set Overview
| Armor Piece | Bonus | Base Def | Max Def | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowquill Headdress | Cold Resistance | 3 | 20 | Unfreezable |
| Snowquill Tunic | Cold Resistance | 3 | 20 | Unfreezable |
| Snowquill Trousers | Cold Resistance | 3 | 20 | Unfreezable |
Snowquill Armor Guide
How to get the Snowquill Armor Set
To obtain the Snowquil armor set, you’ll need to travel to the Brazen Beak armor shop in the Riot Village and purchase it there. You can reach Rito Village by heading northwest of Tabantha Tower or following the main road, heading north across the Kolami Bridge to the Rito Stable.
Purchase Cost
The table below reflects the price in rupees you’ll need to pay for each piece of the Snowquill set.
| Piece | Rupee Cost |
|---|---|
| Snowquill Headdress | 1,000 |
| Snowquill Tunic | 600 |
| Snowquill Trousers | 550 |
| TOTAL | 2,150 |
Upgrade Materials for the Snowquill Armor Set
| Upgrade Level | Materials |
|---|---|
| 1 | Red Chuchu Jelly x3 + Warm Safflina x2 |
| 2 | Red Chuchu Jelly x5 + Ruby x3 |
| 3 | Fire Keese Wing x8 + Ruby x5 |
| 4 | Fire Kees Wing x10 + Star Fragment x2 |
When to Use the Snowquill Armor Set
The Snowquill Armor Set is perfect for:
- Exploring Hebra Mountains, Mount Lanayru, and Gerudo Highlands
- Battling cold-weather enemies like Frost Talus and Ice Wizzrobes
- Completing shrine quests in cold areas
- Visiting Naydra, the ice dragon on Mount Lanayru