Weapons in Breath of the Wild
Breath of the Wild features several melee weapons, allowing for Link to deviate from the standard Sword and Shield dynamic. Many of these weapons follow a simple series of archetypes, such as "Boko," "Soldier's," and "Traveler's." Certain weapons, depending on their weight, may be able to knock an opponent's Shield out of their hand, opening their defenses.
Link can carry up to eight weapons at a time in his Inventory. If Link takes another weapon while already carrying eight, he will drop the weapon or put it back if it came from a chest. Although he does not actually take the weapon, it will still be identified if it was the first time Link had taken that type of weapon. Each weapon (even duplicate weapons of the same type) occupy its own weapon slot.
Weapons can also have modifiers:
- Enhanced
- Spiked (+8 damage or triple damage; needs more testing)
- Strengthened
| Weapon | Strength | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Boko Bat | ||
 Boko Club |
4 | A crude Bokoblin club made to clobber small prey. It's essentially a stick, so its durability is low. |
 Boko Spear |
2 | A spear recklessly carved from a tree branch. Useful for skewering fish and meat, which can then be cooked over a flame. If it's close to breaking, consider throwing it. |
 Bokoblin Arm |
5 | A skeletal arm that keeps moving even after it's severed from its body. It's kind of gross to strap it to your back, but it'll do in a pinch. It's old and fragile, so it's quick to break. |
 Farmer's Pitchfork |
2 | A farming tool used to collect hay efficiently. It's light enough to be used by anyone. The four prongs are very sharp. |
 Farming Hoe |
16 | A farming tool primarily used for tilling fields. Its fine craftsmanship is sturdy enough to withstand backbreaking fieldwork, but its battle applications are untested. |
 Fire Rod |
5 | A magical rod that can cast fireballs. The rod will break if it strikes something directly, so use it wisely. |
 Iron Sledgehammer |
12 | This large iron sledgehammer was originally used for mining, but it works reasonably well as a weapon too. |
 Korok Leaf |
1 | A single swing of this giant, sturdy leaf can create a gust of wind strong enough to blow away light objects. |
 Lightning Rod |
5 | |
 Lizal Spear |
Judging by the harpoon-like spearhead of this Lizalfos-made spear, the Lizalfos use it for fishing as well as combat. Try not to get caught on the wrong end of its barbs. | |
| Moblin Club | ||
 Rusty Broadsword |
6 | A rusty sword used ages ago by a skilled swordsman. It can do some damage in the right hands but also breaks quickly. |
 Rusty Claymore |
12 | A two-handed sword not properly cared for. Although it can be used as a weapon, its durability is very low. Don't expect it to last for more than a few strikes. |
 Soldier's Broadsword |
14 | A sword brandished by the soldiers who once protected Hyrule Castle. Its durable blade is well tuned for slaying monsters. |
 Soldier's Claymore |
20 | A two-handed sword designed for combat. It's heavy and hard to use but has decent build quality and durability. |
 Soldier's Spear |
7 | |
 Spiked Boko Club |
12 | A reinforced Bokoblin club made to maximize damage. The sharpened bones jabbed into it make it a brutal weapon. |
 Spiked Moblin Club |
27 | Animal bone has been affixed to this Moblin club to greatly improve its damage. |
 Torch |
2 | This torch will stay lit once ignited. If you put it away, the flame will be extinguished until you light it again. |
 Throwing Spear |
6 | A specialized spear weighted to excel as a throwing weapon. It's perfectly balanced to be thrown farther than your average spear, able to pierce targets from a great distance. |
 Traveler's Claymore |
10 | A basic two-handed sword often wielded by aspiring adventurers. Its immense weight can knock enemies' shields right out of their hands. |
 Traveler's Spear |
3 | A spear used mainly by travelers to fend off wolves and other beasts. It's easy to hold and simple to use. |
 Traveler's Sword |
5 | A very common sword often kept by travelers to fend off small beasts. It's fairly durable, but a bit unreliable against monsters. |
 Tree Branch |
2 | Wooden branches such as this are pretty common, but it's surprisingly well-balanced. It doesn't do much damage but can serve as a weapon in a pinch. |
 Woodcutter's Axe |
3 | A woodcutter's tool of choice for felling trees. Its formidable weight and uneven balancing make it a slow, inefficient weapon. |
 Wooden Mop |
5 | Just a mop to the untrained eye, it excels at tidying up the place. But it owes its sturdy construction to a true craftsman, so it actually has some combat merit. |