The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an adventure-packed game that features a variety of unique weapons and powerful items, one of which is the Ancient Blade. The Ancient Blade is a vital Fuse material in the game that provides a significant attack power when fused with other weapons or fused with arrows. Fusing has been one of the most well-received gaming mechanics of all time.
This guide will share every possible method of obtaining Ancient Blades in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, as well as how to effectively use them to enhance your gameplay.
Updated by Chad Thesen on July 2, 2023: Tears of the Kingdom's fusion mechanic is not only a game changer for the franchise but the entire genre as a whole. This guide has been updated to add embedded links to key parts of this guide that readers will now have an easier time navigating. These links include some of the best fusions for arrows, and why the mechanic itself is such a big deal for the genre.
What Are Ancient Blades?
The Ancient Blade stands out as a prized possession due to its incredible potential as a Fuse material. Once it's infused, it can bring up an impressive +50 attack power to any weapon Link possesses. With this upgrade, you can take down even the challenging enemies with ease, sometimes even in a single strike. Despite its many advantages, the Ancient Blade is a one-time-use item that breaks irreparably upon impact, regardless of whether it is fused with a sword or an arrow.
How To Acquire Ancient Blades
There are several methods to obtain Ancient Blades in Tears of the Kingdom, including finding them in treasure chests scattered all over the game world, scanning specific Amiibo, and purchasing them from an NPC. We will explore each method in detail, helping you acquire these powerful items throughout your journey.
Archer Link Amiibo Reward
You can obtain the Ancient Blades by scanning the Archer Link Amiibo from Breath of the Wild. The Amiibo used to drop random food items and other things, but now it offers a chance to get your hands on this coveted item. The best part is that you can scan the Amiibo once per day and reap the rewards. So, you must use it and collect its rewards every day.
Purchase From NPC
One of the best ways to obtain Ancient Blades in the game is by purchasing them from an NPC in the Spirit Temple. This Temple is unlocked after completing the "Guidance from Ages Past" main quest, and it's the fifth Temple in the game. Once you've completed this quest, you will be able to enter the Spirit Temple. Upon entering, you will find two Constructs, one of which will sell Ancient Blades for 50 Zonaite each. Therefore, if you have enough Zonaite, you can purchase as many Ancient Blades as you desire.