The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features elixirs that play a vital role by offering players various benefits. These range from combat stats boosts to resistance against environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and electricity.
With numerous elixirs to choose from, it can be challenging to select the best one for any given situation. Therefore, we have compiled a comprehensive guide that presents the best elixir recipes in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. By following this guide, players can be confident in their elixir choices and well-prepared for whatever challenges may come their way.
Updated by Erin Rice on July 5, 2023: This update was made to include information regarding how to obtain some of the more elusive items needed for the Elixirs. It also added in-texts links for readers who want to dive into where these items are located.
14 Tough Elixir
- Effect: Temporarily Increases Defense
- Recipe: 1x Rugged Rhino Beetle, 1x Monster Part
Tough elixir is a valuable item that can be incredibly useful for temporarily increasing your character's defense and reducing damage taken from incoming enemy attacks.
In order to make this elixir even more effective, add additional ingredients, such as Fortified Pumpkin, Ironshroom, and Ironshell Crab. Additionally, you can extend the duration of your elixir's effects by adding the ingredient Armoranth. These items can be found in tropical places and the Fortified Pumpkin can be found in Hateno Village.
13 Mighty Elixir
- Effect: Temporarily Increases Attack
- Recipe: 1x Bladed Rhino Beetle, 1x Mighty Porgy, 1x Mighty Carp, or 1x Razorclaw Crab and 1x Monster Part
The Mighty Elixir can temporarily increase your attack, making some difficult enemies and boss battles seem easier. Your damage will increase for as long as the elixir is active. This can mean the difference between a win or a defeat.
Considering so many animals can be used to create this elixir, you can easily make it and use it. The more animals you add to it, the longer the effect will last once used. This is one you will certainly want to carry around. While most of these are found in tropical areas, you can also purchase a Bladed Rhino Beetle from Beedle.
12 Sticky Elixir
- Effect: Grants Slip Resistance
- Recipe: 1x Sticky Frog or 1x Sticky Lizard, 1x Monster Part
Link can easily climb slippery surfaces thanks to the Sticky Elixir. This potion is particularly useful when it is raining in the game, as Link will stick to the surface, allowing for a seamless exploration in various conditions.
To create the Sticky Elixir, combine a monster part with a Sticky Frog or Sticky Lizard (found in caves). After acquiring these components, all you require is a cooking pot that can be located in many areas throughout the game.
The Sticky Elixir only helps with Slip Resistance. It lowers the chances of you slipping. However, it does not make you fully Slip Resistant. Therefore, you can still slip even after drinking this Elixir.
11 Sneaky Elixir
- Effect: Boosts Stealth
- Recipe: 1x Sunset Firefly, 1x Monster Part
The Sneaky Elixir is an ideal option for those who seek to master the art of stealth. Players who prefer the ninja-style gameplay will find this invaluable.
With its stealth-boosting properties, it provides a temporary enhancement to Link's abilities, rendering him almost undetectable. It allows for greater ease when launching stealth attacks on unsuspecting enemies. Sunset Fireflies can be purchased from Beedle as well.
10 Bright Elixir
- Effect: Grants Glow
- Recipe: 1x Deep Firefly, 1x Monster Part
The Bright Elixir is an incredibly essential potion within the game, as it offers a radiant glow that illuminates the player's surroundings. It can be especially useful when navigating through dimly lit areas like caves, wells, or the infamous Depths.
Creating this potent elixir is quite simple, as its ingredients are rather common and readily available. Once concocted, players will no longer need to scatter Brightbloom Seeds to illuminate the area. The Deep Firefly can only be found in The Depths.
9 Hasty Elixir
- Effect: Temporary Boost in Speed
- Recipe: 1x Hot-Footed Frog or 1x Hightail Lizard, 1x Monster Part
Speed is a coveted asset that many seek, and Hasty Elixir is the answer to their prayers. This special potion imbues its user with a temporary boost in movement speed, allowing them to swim, run, or climb faster than ever.
This versatile elixir can be used for a variety of purposes, from exploration to escaping dangerous situations. Creating this elixir is a simple process requiring only a Hot-Footed Frog or a Hightail Lizard, along with any monster part. These creatures can be found inside caves closer to the Goron Region of the map. You can also purchase them from Beedle.
8 Fireproof Elixir
- Effect: Fire Guard Increase
- Recipe: 1x Fireproof Lizard or 1x Fireproof Frog and 1x Monster Part
This elixir is the perfect elixir for anyone headed to the Goron area of the game. Here, you will find tons of areas that require a Fire Guard in order to enter. These are areas that contain lava or volcanos. Flame Guard is also a requirement for the Fire Temple.
This elixir can be cooked up fairly easily. All you need to do is find a Fireproof Lizard or Fireproof Frogs (found in caves on your way to Goron City). You can also purchase them from Beedle. Once you obtain one of those, mix it with a Monster Part. You can then travel all over Death Mountain without needing to change armor.
7 Electro Elixir
- Effect: Grants Temporary Shock Resistance
- Recipe: 1x Thunderwing Butterfly or 1x Electric Darner, 1x Monster Part
The Electro Elixir is a useful potion that can provide you with shock resistance against lightning and other electrical enemies. The benefits of this elixir make it an essential item in areas such as the Gerudo Desert, where thunderstorms are frequent.
This elixir can considerably reduce the damage you take from electric-type enemies, making it a must-have in your inventory. Thankfully, the items needed are pretty easy to find. The easiest way to obtain them is by purchasing them from Beedle.
Just like with the Sticky Elixir, the Electro Elixir only gives you Shock Resistance. This does not mean you are resistant to shocks.
6 Spicy Elixir
- Effect: Grants Cold Resistance
- Recipe: 1x Summerwing Butterfly or 1x Warm Darner, 1x Monster Part
To survive in the colder regions of Hyrule, players must get their hands on the Spicy Elixir. This elixir is a game-changer as it provides temporary cold resistance, which keeps Link safe from freezing temperatures.
To prepare the Spicy Elixir, you will need a monster part and a Warm Darner or a Summerwing Butterfly. So, stock up on these key ingredients, and keep the Spicy Elixir handy for your next icy adventure! Beedle keeps both creatures in stock if you ever need to find some quickly!
5 Chilly Elixir
- Effect: Grants Heat Resistance
- Recipe: 1x Cold Darner or 1x Winterwing Butterfly, 1x Monster Part
If you are planning on exploring some of the hotter parts of Hyrule, like the Gerudo Desert, you'll definitely want to get your hands on a Chilly Elixir. This handy little potion provides temporary heat resistance, which will help you avoid taking damage when you're trekking through hot places.
To make a Chilly Elixir, you'll need a monster part, a Cold Darner, or a Winterwing Butterfly. It's a simple recipe that can make a huge difference when it comes to surviving in some of the harshest environments in the game. Thankfully, the Cold Darner and Winterwing Butterfly are two creatures Beedle keeps in stock at his shop.
4 Fairy Tonic
- Effect: Revives Link once upon death
- Recipe: 1x Fairy
This is an elixir you'll always want on hand when adventuring Hyrule. You never know when you might come across trouble, and this elixir will revive you if you die. However, it will only work once and will revive you whenever you die. You cannot pick when it revives you.
This recipe can ensure that you survive any boss battle or difficult enemy that you face. All you need to do is find a single Fairy and cook it into this elixir. It is recommended that you bring plenty of these anytime you are going to fight a boss.
3 Hearty Elixir
- Effect: Grants Maxed Hearts
- Recipe: 1x Hearty Lizard, 1x Monster Part
In Tears of the Kingdom, the importance of the Hearty Elixir cannot be overstated. This magical concoction can fully restore your hearts and even grant you additional ones. Its unique qualities make it an essential item when facing daunting enemies that could easily take you out with a single blow.
Possessing the Hearty Elixir could mean the difference between life and death. To maximize your chances of survival and progressing further in the game, it is necessary to make this elixir as much as possible. The Hearty Lizards are found in Mount Nabooru Well and sold by Beedle.
2 Energizing Elixir
- Effect: Restores Stamina
- Recipe: 1x Restless Cricket or 1x Energetic Rhino Beetle, 1x Monster Part
Your stamina is a crucial aspect of your gameplay in the vast landscape of Hyrule. Stamina allows you to perform physical actions such as sprinting, swimming, or paragliding.
Fortunately, the Energizing Elixir — a potent concoction capable of replenishing your stamina — is readily available to ensure that you may continue exploring with ease. Indeed, you can craft this elixir effortlessly using a monster part and an Energetic Rhino Beetle or a Restless Cricket. These creatures can also be obtained from Beedle.
1 Enduring Elixir
- Effect: Increase Max Stamina
- Recipe: 1x Monster Part, 1x Tireless Frog
This elixir very well could be the most important elixir in the game. It offers you additional Stamina; in fact, a whole additional wheel of stamina. Considering how important Stamina is, you can certainly use this elixir.
Thankfully, this is an extremely easy elixir to mix up. All you need is any Monster Part and a Tireless Frog. You can find them in caves throughout Hyrule or buy them from Beedle at the many different stables around the game.