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{{Quote|This crystal was made using lost technology. At one time it was the power source for ancient machines. This item is very valuable to researchers.|In-game description}}
{{Quote|This crystal was made using lost technology. At one time it was the power source for ancient machines. This item is very valuable to researchers.|In-game description}}


Ancient Cores can drop as a random loot from certain [[Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardians]]. [[Guardian Stalker]]s, [[Guardian Skywatcher]]s, and [[Guardian Turret]]s will drop this material. The [[Guardian Scout III]] and [[Guardian Scout IV]] will rarely drop this item as well. Additionally, Link can purchase Ancient Cores from the traveling merchant [[Teli]]. While Teli normally only sells an [[Ancient Screw]], [[Ancient Spring]], and [[Ancient Gear]], he has a rainy day special, where Link can purchase an Ancient Core for 130 rupees.
Ancient Cores can drop as a random loot from certain [[Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardians]]. [[Guardian Stalker]]s, [[Guardian Skywatcher]]s, and [[Guardian Turret]]s will drop this material. The [[Guardian Scout III]] and [[Guardian Scout IV]] will rarely drop this item as well. Additionally, Link can purchase Ancient Cores from the [[Wandering Merchant|wandering merchant]] [[Teli]]. While Teli normally only sells an [[Ancient Screw]], [[Ancient Spring]], and [[Ancient Gear]], he has a [[rain]]y day special, where Link can purchase an Ancient Core for 130 rupees.


This material can be used in creating ancient equipment at the [[Akkala Ancient Tech Lab]]. Ancient Cores are used in the manufacturing of the [[Ancient Short Sword]], [[Ancient Shield]], [[Ancient Bladesaw]], and [[Ancient Spear]]. It is also used to purchase all items from the [[Ancient Set]] of [[Breath of the Wild Armor|armor]], such as the [[Ancient Helm]], [[Ancient Cuirass]], and [[Ancient Greaves]]. When Link upgrades the Ancient Set at the [[Great Fairy]], he will need 5 Ancient Cores per item for the ★★★ upgrade. Link can also trade an Ancient Core with [[Kilton]] at his shop, the [[Fang and Bone]], for 40 [[Mon]] each.
This material can be used in creating ancient equipment at the [[Akkala Ancient Tech Lab]]. Ancient Cores are used in the manufacturing of the [[Ancient Short Sword]], [[Ancient Shield]], [[Ancient Bladesaw]], and [[Ancient Spear]]. It is also used to purchase all items from the [[Ancient Set]] of [[Breath of the Wild Armor|armor]], such as the [[Ancient Helm]], [[Ancient Cuirass]], and [[Ancient Greaves]]. When Link upgrades the Ancient Set at the [[Great Fairy]], he will need 5 Ancient Cores per item for the ★★★ upgrade. Link can also trade an Ancient Core with [[Kilton]] at his shop, the [[Fang and Bone]], for 40 [[Mon]] each.
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* 80 Rupees at any [[Age of Calamity Services|shop or stable]]


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Latest revision as of 12:05, April 1, 2025

Ancient Core
Ancient Core.png

Games

Breath of the Wild
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Location

Defeating Guardians

Value

80 Rupees
40 Mon

Uses

Enhancing Armor
Creating Ancient Equipment

Related

Ancient Screw
Ancient Spring
Ancient Gear
Ancient Shaft
Giant Ancient Core

The Ancient Core is a material found in Breath of the Wild and Age of Calamity.

Breath of the Wild

"This crystal was made using lost technology. At one time it was the power source for ancient machines. This item is very valuable to researchers."

— In-game description

Ancient Cores can drop as a random loot from certain Guardians. Guardian Stalkers, Guardian Skywatchers, and Guardian Turrets will drop this material. The Guardian Scout III and Guardian Scout IV will rarely drop this item as well. Additionally, Link can purchase Ancient Cores from the wandering merchant Teli. While Teli normally only sells an Ancient Screw, Ancient Spring, and Ancient Gear, he has a rainy day special, where Link can purchase an Ancient Core for 130 rupees.

This material can be used in creating ancient equipment at the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. Ancient Cores are used in the manufacturing of the Ancient Short Sword, Ancient Shield, Ancient Bladesaw, and Ancient Spear. It is also used to purchase all items from the Ancient Set of armor, such as the Ancient Helm, Ancient Cuirass, and Ancient Greaves. When Link upgrades the Ancient Set at the Great Fairy, he will need 5 Ancient Cores per item for the ★★★ upgrade. Link can also trade an Ancient Core with Kilton at his shop, the Fang and Bone, for 40 Mon each.

Shrine Treasure Chests

Ancient Cores can also be found in Chests in the following Shrines:

Slated for Upgrades

Main article: Slated for Upgrades

In the Slated for Upgrades sidequest, Link will need to acquire three Ancient Cores in order to upgrade his Stasis Rune. After bringing them to Purah, she will upgrade Link's Stasis Rune to Stasis+, which allows Link to use Stasis on enemies, freezing them momentarily.

Age of Calamity

"This crystal was made using lost technology. At one time it was the power source for ancient machines. This item is very valuable to researchers."

— In-game description

Locations

Shops:

  • Merchant Segimo (1 in stock, 320 Rupees each)
  • Merchant Rhodo (5-9 in stock, 320 Rupees each)

Treasure Chests:

First-Clear Rewards:

Drops:

Uses

Quests:

Sell:

Breath of the Wild Materials[edit][hide]
Natural Materials
Creatures
Monster Parts
Miscellaneous
Age of Calamity Materials[edit][hide]
Fruit
Mushrooms
Plants
Meat
Miscellaneous
Fish
Critters
Stones
Monster Parts
Ancient Parts
Trophies
Quest Items
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