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The Ancient Core is one of the materials dropped by monsters in The Legend of Zelda: 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.
Used for Armor Upgrades at Great Fairy Fountains
Ued to purchase Ancient Weapons at Akkala Ancient Tech Lab in the Akkala Region
Dropped by Guardian Stalkers, Guardian Skywatchers, Guardian Turrets, Sentries, Guardian Scout III, and Guardian Scout IV; not found at Decayed Guardians
Found in Treasure Chests inside certain Shrines (see below)
Trade for Mon with Kilton the Monster Parts Merchant - NOT RECOMMENDED - these are too rare to give up
(3) Ancient Cores are needed for the quest Slated For Upgrades at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab in the Hateno Region to upgrade the Stasis Rune
Treasure Chest in Akh Va'quot Shrine in the Tabantha Region
Treasure Chest in Daag Chokah Shrine in the Woodland Region
Treasure Chest in Dah Kaso Shrine in the Central Hyrule Region
Treasure Chest in Dako Tah Shrine in the Gerudo Wasteland Region
Treasure Chest in Hawa Koth Shrine in the Gerudo Wasteland Region
Treasure Chest in Ishto Soh Shrine in the Lake Hylia Region
Treasure Chest in Kaya Wan Shrine in the Lanayru Region
Treasure Chest in Ketoh Wawai Shrine in the Woodland Region
Treasure Chest in Maka Rah Shrine in the Hebra Region
Treasure Chest in Rin Oyaa Shrine in the Hebra Region
Treasure Chest in Shai Utoh Shrine in the Faron Region
Treasure Chest in Tu Ka'loh Shrine in the Akkala Region
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