Breath of the Wild Ancient and Guardian Weapons
The Ancient and Guardian Weapons are a type of weapon in Breath of the Wild. Originally developed by the ancient Sheikah Tribe using the energy of the Blue Flame through the Ancient Furnaces as part of the Sheikah's Ancient Tech, modifications were done by Robbie before the advent of the Calamity to create his own set of alternative, more durable weapons for purchase.
Properties
The weapons are laser-like blue-colored weapons that mostly retract when not in use, like switchblades. Owing to their nature as laser-like weapons, they produce characteristic hums when wielded, and low bell-sounding clangs when striking their target. Unlike elemental weapons, they do not get discharged. Albeit they are luminous, their light is faint enough not to be useful in complete darkness.
The weapons wielded by Guardian Scouts inside the many shrines in Hyrule are among the most useful and readily available early stage weapons Link can encounter.
The weapons developed by Robbie and manufactured by the automaton Cherry, while not being the most powerful in the game, they are among the most durable available. They were developed based on the weapons wielded by the Guardian Scouts.
All weapons in this page are subjects of the Ancient Proficiency boost of the ★★ upgraded Ancient Set, which entails an 80% increase in damage when wielding these weapons. The weapons are non-metallic, so they don't attract lightning.
Weapons Wielded by Guardian Scouts
Weapon | Icon | Type | Base Power/Defense | Base Durability | Source |
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Guardian Sword | One-Handed | 20 | 17 | Guardian Scout I | |
Guardian Sword+ | One-Handed | 30 | 26 | Guardian Scout III | |
Guardian Sword++ | One-Handed | 40 | 32 | Guardian Scout IV | |
Ancient Battle Axe | Two-Handed | 30 | 15 | Guardian Scout I Guardian Scout II | |
Ancient Battle Axe+ | Two-Handed | 45 | 20 | Guardian Scout III | |
Ancient Battle Axe++ | Two-Handed | 60 | 25 | Guardian Scout IV | |
Guardian Spear | Spear | 10 | 20 | Guardian Scout II | |
Guardian Spear+ | Spear | 15 | 25 | Guardian Scout III | |
Guardian Spear++ | Spear | 20 | 35 | Guardian Scout IV | |
Guardian Shield | Shield | 18 | 10 | Guardian Scout II | |
Guardian Shield+ | Shield | 30 | 13 | Guardian Scout III | |
Guardian Shield++ | Shield | 42 | 20 | Guardian Scout IV |
Akkala Ancient Tech Lab Weapons
As part of the Robbie's Research side quest, Link procures a Blue Flame to ignite the Guidance Stone at the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab, activating the automaton Cherry. Once activated, and alongside the Ancient Set, Cherry will offer Link the following weapons to purchase:
Weapon | Icons | Stats | Price |
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Ancient Arrow | 90 Rupees 2 Ancient Screws 1 Ancient Shaft 1 Arrow | ||
Ancient Arrow x3 | 250 Rupees 6 Ancient Screws 3 Ancient Shafts 3 Arrows | ||
Ancient Arrow x5 | 400 Rupees 5 Ancient Springs 5 Ancient Shafts 5 Arrows | ||
Ancient Short Sword | Attack: 40 | 1000 Rupees 15 Ancient Springs 5 Ancient Shafts 2 Ancient Cores | |
Ancient Shield | Defense: 70 | 1000 Rupees 10 Ancient Gears 15 Ancient Springs 1 Giant Ancient Core | |
Ancient Bladesaw | Attack: 55 | 1000 Rupees 15 Ancient Screws 5 Ancient Shafts 2 Ancient Cores | |
Ancient Spear | Attack: 30 | 1000 Rupees 15 Ancient Gears 5 Ancient Shafts 2 Ancient Cores | |
Ancient Bow | Attack: 44 | 1000 Rupees 10 Ancient Gears 15 Ancient Springs 1 Giant Ancient Core |