10 Of The Best Weapons In Breath Of The Wild - Game Rant

Summary

• Breath of the Wild offers a variety of powerful weapons to take on tough enemies, with some weapons excelling in damage and durability.
• Players can strategically use different weapons for different scenarios, like using elemental weapons in specific conditions to gain an advantage.
• Some of the best weapons in the game are rare and require significant effort to obtain, making them highly valuable in tough battles.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a really fun game with a huge open world to explore. There's so much to do and so many enemies to take on that it can suck the player in. It's easy to put a ton of time into the game, collecting all the armor and discovering all the secrets. One thing that irritates some players is the fact that the weapons break so quickly. Luckily, there are a ton of other weapons that players can choose from.

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Some of these weapons are powerful and awesome, and players will enjoy whacking enemies and bosses with numerous powerful weapons in Breath of the Wild, which are truly in a class of their own. The game's combat shines when players use a powerful weapon to wreak havoc and take out some of the toughest enemies in this massive open world, and there's nothing more satisfying than watching these tough enemies be knocked back from the best weapons in BotW after a perfect combo. Since the durability, damage, and usefulness of a weapon's special traits differ quite a bit in Breath of the Wild, it's only a given that some of these armaments fare better than others in combat.

Updated on February 3, 2025 by Stephen LaGioia: Breath of the Wild impressed fans with its blend of classic Zelda gameplay and a more cutting-edge approach with truly open-world, dynamic elements that allowed Link to experiment with different items, actions, and physics. This was outdone by the darker, multi-layered sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, which added floating islands and underground regions. Still, this Switch debut continues to shine for its charming gameplay and novel feel, encapsulated by a wide range of cool armor and weapons. With so many of these breakable yet powerful tools at Link's disposal, it seemed fitting to revisit and flesh out this list, adding a few more of the strongest, most useful weapons.

28 Blizzard Rod

Overwhelm Enemies With This Icy Weapon

Strength	10
Durability	32

Elemental rods can be a bit dicey at times, and often rely on certain circumstances for them to be truly effective. However, this more potent evolution of the Ice Rod, which is found at Herba Peak, can really make an icy impact. Their ability to freeze many foes makes their path great in almost any scenario.

One unique feature with this weapon allows Link to fire off three flurries of ice, rather than the default action of throwing the weapon when pressing 'R'. Players will want to choose their targets wisely, however, as the Blizzard Rod is particularly fragile. Still, being able to shoot bursts of ice at will can be useful in several ways, especially when wielded near open flames or scorching climates.

27 Bow Of Light

Light The Way To Victory

Strength	100
Durability	100

A staple bow of Zelda for many years, the Bow of Light is a particularly alluring long-range weapon, thanks to its highly impressive strength and infinite durability. It fires infinite Light Arrows and proves to be a terrific beast-slayer.

Unfortunately, it's a highly exclusive weapon, only given to Link by Princess Zelda a bit before the final battle against Dark Beast Ganon. Still, it's a great choice in the endgame (it'll remain in the save file before fighting Calamity Ganon, and there is a glitch that enables use in the post-game), making Link even more powerful.

26 Royal Bow

A Royal Pain For Its Targets

Strength	38
Durability	60

Great bows can be particularly fun to use in Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and this bow of royalty is no exception. Good enough to see another appearance in Tears of the Kingdom, the Royal Bow originated as a gift from King Rhoam to the most talented archers in Hyrule.

This swift, accurate-firing bow unleashes a solid 38 strength and is very durable as well. It can be found in treasure chests or higher-tier enemies on the Tabantha Frontier and in the Hebra Mountains.

25 Forest Dweller's Sword

A Decently Powerful Sword Forged By Koroks

Strength	22
Durability	27

Unlike most of the other weapons that players can find in Hyrule, the Forest Dweller's Sword can't be found just anywhere. Despite the sword looking wooden, its durability is on par with most other mid-range weapons in the game.

The sword is a reliable damage dealer that players can rely on against tougher enemies. However, by the endgame, the Forest Dweller's Sword does become rather obsolete, which is a shame.

24 Knight's Broadsword

The Second-Highest Tier Of Weaponry

Strength	26
Durability	27

Once players become powerful enough to challenge most of the enemies in Hyrule without worrying too much about their chances for survival, they'll find the Knight's Broadsword to be a perfect weapon to take out most of the pesky enemies. It's pretty powerful and worth hoarding for Link to use against the toughest enemies he can encounter up till that point.

While some may feel like the Knight's Broadsword outlives its usefulness after a point, this is only achieved after players reach the endgame. This takes quite some time, and this weapon will prove to be quite reliable until then. Scanning one of the many Link Amiibos will open up a chance to obtain this coveted sword in a treasure chest.

23 Meteor Rod

Unleashes Three Balls Of Fire

Strength	10
Durability	32

The Meteor Rod is an upgraded version of the Fire Rod that shoots out three balls of fire that hit for serious damage. What makes this weapon great is its spread effect and the fact that most enemies will panic and stop attacking if they catch fire.

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This means that players can use the Meteor Rod to set enemies ablaze before hitting them with a flurry of attacks without expecting any serious retaliation. It's a simple weapon, but an effective one regardless. Find this weapon on Meteo Wizzrobes, and, at times, Fire Wizzrobes and Blue Bokoblins.

22 Dragonbone Boko Bat

A Weapon Reinforced With Dragonbone

Strength	36
Durability	16

Most people would assume that weapons carried by Bokoblins aren't all that powerful, but this changes once more powerful variants of this enemy join the fray. Soon enough, players who take out these enemies will get their hands on the Dragonbone Boko Bat, a powerful (if somewhat fragile) weapon.

Players can use this weapon against a wealth of powerful enemies to turn the tide of battle in a flash, but it's imperative to avoid relying on this weapon too much. This bat can break at a moment's notice. Players are better off using it against stronger enemies or during thunderstorms since Link won't be at risk of being struck by lightning with this wooden bat.

21 Dragonbone Moblin Club

Hits Like A Truck But Is Pretty Fragile

Strength	45
Durability	24

Moblins can be a pain to deal with. Their annoying kicks have the potential to send Link tumbling to his death if the player isn't careful. This is especially true in the case of tougher Moblins that hit harder and take longer to defeat. However, the weapon they drop is useful.

The Dragonbone Moblin Club is a powerful weapon that hits like a truck and can decimate most enemies in no time. Sure, it may be fragile, but that's a small price to pay for what is otherwise a wonderful weapon. Players will love to whip it out when they're up against the ropes and need a big hitter to knock enemies back.

20 Great Thunderblade

A Heavy Thunder-Infused Blade

Strength	32
Durability	50

The elemental weapons in Breath of the Wild can help the player in a myriad of situations. Not only can players use the raw damage of these weapons to strike for some serious damage, but their elemental properties mean that players can wield these weapons in the appropriate conditions to accomplish some great things.

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The Great Thunderblade is one such heavy weapon that hits for some serious damage, and its effectiveness is enhanced when players use the weapon during rainy conditions. The fact that this weapon shocks enemies and forces them to drop their weapons makes this Thunderblade a blast to use. Annihilating waves of enemies with this weapon becomes a cinch.

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The Thunderblade can be found mainly on the Tabantha Frontier in Hyrule Field. The jutted rocks of Cuho Mountain's summit also holds one, as does a Black Moblin of the Coliseum Ruins.

19 Great Flameblade

A Massive Blade Imbued With Flame

Strength	34
Durability	50

One notable elemental blade that players can use to great effect in Breath of the Wild is the Great Flameblade. It's a massive blade wreathed in fire that can set enemies ablaze while also keeping Link toasty if he's exploring the colder areas of the map. Of course, most people love this weapon for the sheer carnage it can cause the moment players swing their weapon and annihilate most enemies in the game.

There's something oddly cathartic about many enemies flailing in panic as they realize they've been set on fire with a single swing of this weapon. It's a high-damage elemental blade that can destroy enemies before they have any time to react, making it one of the most effective weapons that players should always have in their arsenal while roaming around the dangerous world of Hyrule.

This fiery weapon can be found at the Ancient Tree Stump, Lomei Labyrinth Island, Eldin Great Skeleton, or the Docks of Hyrule Castle.