There are a remarkable number of weapons and armors in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It's easy to slip into a cycle of using mediocre equipment obtained from enemies, preventing Link from ever reaching his potential.
Below you will find only the best weapons and armors of each type.
Armors
Ancient Armor: 12 Defense (+Guardian Resistance)
Soldier's Armor: 12 Defense
Wild Armor: 12 Defense
Boomerangs
Lizal Forked Boomerang: 24 Power
Bows
Knight's Bow: 26 Power
Great Eagle Bow: 32 Power
Broadswords
Edge of Duality: 50 Power
Royal Claymore: 52 Power
Master Sword: 30 to 60 Power (Can Be Charged)
Hammers
Spiked Moblin Club: 27 Power
Rods
Blizzard Rod: 10 Power
Shields
Knight's Shield: 40 Defense
Savage Lynel Shield: 62 Defense
Spears
Lightscale Trident: 22 Power
Royal Halberd: 26 Power
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