Hidden deep within the ruins of Hyrule lies a weapon few have ever seen-a blade forged with ancient power that can obliterate enemies in a single strike. Here’s how to track down this elusive treasure and claim it for yourself in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
What is the ancient blade?
The ancient blade is a rare weapon in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, known for its extraordinary power to deal massive damage to any enemy, including bosses. Crafted with mysterious ancient technology, it can destroy most foes in a single strike. Because of its limited availability, many players save it for critical battles or special situations where its strength truly matters.
You’ll spend a lot of the early game getting one-shotted by enemies. Even if you’re incredibly deft with the Switch, chances are, you’ll take a blow at some point that eliminates all of your hearts in one go. It’s annoying, but the ancient blade is your chance to even the odds.
While it is clearly too small to wield as such, this ancient, dagger-like weapon is the perfect size to be used as an arrowhead, or as a weapon attachment. And at 50 Fuse attack power, that makes for some real powerful arrows, and a boon against late-game bosses likeKing Gleeoks.
However, it’s good for more than just bosses. This ultra-powerful weapon will one-shot most enemies too!
Be aware, however, that it is as powerful as it is fragile, and it will break on use – even if you fuse it to an arrow and miss. Plus, anything you kill will be removed from existence – loot and all.
How to find an ancient blade in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Head to the Highland Stable Well in Faron at coordinates (0537, -3429, 0047), drop into the pool, and break the nearby rock wall to reveal a chest with an Ancient Blade. After completing the Spirit Temple, return and speak to the Mining Construct for a free Ancient Blade, then trade 50 Zonaite for more. Alternatively, scan the Link (Archer) amiibo to obtain one quickly.
There is at least one ancient blade that you can find for free in Hyrule. Although there are rumors of more hidden in chests, we’re yet to verify this. This one, however, is certainly available for free.
Head to the Highland Stable in the Faron Grasslands and look for the well.
Jump down it, grab a hammer and smash the nearby wall. Prepare for a fight, because once you go through, you will have two Shock Likes, a Blue Bokoblin, and a Silver Bokoblin waiting for you.
Dispatch (or run past) them and follow the path to the end of the room. The path will veer right, taking you to an exit at the beach. Instead, when you see these boxes, jump down to them.
It’s very faint, but you can make out the chest we’re looking for in the picture above, at the base of the middle wooden box. Hop on down and claim your hard-earned loot!
How to get an ancient blade with amiibo in Tears of the Kingdom
By scanning specific amiibo figures related to The Legend of Zelda series, players can receive treasure chests that may contain an Ancient Blade. Each amiibo offers different rewards, so using characters like Link from various Zelda titles increases the chance of obtaining this powerful item. If the blade doesn’t appear right away, try scanning other amiibo once per day, as daily resets allow more opportunities to receive rare drops such as the Ancient Blade.
The quickest and easiest way to unlock the ancient blade in Tears of the Kingdom is to use an amiibo – specifically the 2017 Archer Link from Breath of the Wild. Back then, it dropped random food items along with a strong bow, so that’s a pretty decent return on investment!
Remember, if you have any amiibo for Legend of Zelda, you can use it one once per day. The ancient blade is such a powerful item that you will definitely want to stock up daily.
How to buy ancient blades in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
After completing the Guidance from Ages Past quest and accessing the Spirit Temple, speak to the Mining Construct inside. This construct trades Ancient Blades for 50 Zonaite each, allowing repeated purchases once the temple opens. Stock up on Zonaite from depths deposits beforehand to acquire multiple blades for fusing onto arrows or weapons.
The ancient blade is undoubtedly a late-game item, given its rarity and power. This is shown, in part, by the fact that while you can buy them in Tears of the Kingdom, you have to jump through several hoops to do so.
Firstly, you need to complete the fifth temple in the game – the Spirit Temple in the Depths – as part of the “Guidance of Ages Past” quest.
Best ways to farm multiple Ancient Blades
The best ways to farm multiple Ancient Blades in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom revolve around repeatable methods after initial discovery. These single-use materials excel for one-hit kills when fused to arrows or weapons.
Zonite Trading
Complete the fifth Regional Phenomena quest (“Guidance from Ages Past”) to access the Spirit Temple in the Depths under Faron Grasslands (coordinates around 1335, -3365, -0737). Speak to the right construct post-clearance; trade 50 Zonite per Ancient Blade unlimited times. Farm Zonite efficiently from Lightroots, deposits, or enemy drops in the Depths for scalable supply.
Amiibo Scanning
Scan the Archer Link amiibo (Breath of the Wild edition) daily for a chance at drops, including Ancient Blades. This provides free, repeatable yields without story progression, though RNG-dependent.
Chest Hunting
Revisit fixed chests like Highland Stable well (0047, -3763, 0004), Gorko Tunnel under Gorko Lake, Great Plateau near Kyokujon Shrine, or Depths spots for initial multiples, but not truly infinite. Combine with shops selling them for
Best zonite farming methods
Farming Zonite efficiently in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom focuses on repeatable routes in the Depths, where ore deposits respawn after Blood Moons. These methods scale well for trading into Ancient Blades after unlocking the Spirit Temple construct [ from prior context].
Top Depths Mine Routes
Prioritize clustered mines like those near Hateno (Ebon Canyon Mine, Kimi-Madanah Shrine area) or Great Abandoned Central Mine (-0728, -1860, -0503) and Lindor Canyon Mine (-2004, 1310, -0715). Use Yunobo’s Charge skill or a fused hammer on Zonite deposits for quick breaks, gathering 200+ per 20-30 minute loop; activate nearby Lightroots for fast travel and visibility.
Deposit Optimization
Equip Mineru’s construct with White Lynel Horns to boost Large Zonite drops from big chunks in caves. Throw bombs or use explosives on clusters, and pair with anti-Gloom meals for sustained runs.
Quick Alternatives
Clear enemy camps in the Depths for scattered drops, or photograph Zonite Deposits in the Hyrule Compendium for sensor targeting during exploration. Return post-Blood Moon for full resets.
