Zonai Device
Zonai Devices are recurring Items and Objects in The Legend of Zelda series.(TotKTears of the Kingdom | AoIAge of Imprisonment)[1][2]
Location and Uses
Tears of the Kingdom
Zonai Devices are unique Materials that were created by the Zonai. They have a variety of effects intended to assist with movement throughout the Sky, though they can also be Fused with equipment for combat or used to construct Vehicles with Ultrahand.
Many Zonai Devices require power from an Energy Cell to function; all Zonai Devices that require power feature a circular yellow power symbol on the body of the Device. Some Zonai Devices are single-use while other Zonai Devices that do not use Energy Cells to function will expire over use. Zonai Devices will flash light-green before they expire this way. Various Sub-Bosses have attacks capable of destroying nearby Zonai Devices. For example, a Lynel's roar will cause Zonai Devices to instantly break.
Zonai Devices can be obtained from Device Dispensers, and from Supply Sites in the Depths.
List of Zonai Devices
Additional Information
| Zonai Device | |
|---|---|
| Description | A Zonai device that rises when filled with hot air. The hotter the air, the quicker it rises. |
| Energy Consumption | —Not Applicable |
| Duration | 2:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that holds concentrated Zonai-charge energy. Use it to provide temporary power for other Zonai devices. |
| Energy Consumption | Provides Energy |
| Duration | Yes |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that shoots a light beam from its horn, inflicting damage at great range. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A battery with an improved compression rate. Though disposable, it holds multiple times as much energy as a normal battery. |
| Energy Consumption | Provides Energy |
| Duration | Yes |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A powered Zonai device that wants to move! It's a big, mean wheel that excels at tearing through environments that might challenge smaller wheels. It can handle shallow water. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that fires shots in intervals. The shot explodes when hitting the target. It's a powerful device, but it can be tricky to get the firing angle just right. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device built to move efficiently over flat surfaces. Apply force to get it moving, so long as it has a power source. |
| Energy Consumption | —Not Applicable |
| Duration | —Not Applicable |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that always faces whatever it deems an enemy. Attach a combat Zonai device to the head for homing attacks. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that produces wind with its internal propeller. It's likely that the Zonai made smart use of this wind power to transport objects and generate thrust. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that shoots fire. It's thought to have been originally used as protection from monsters. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that blasts out freezing air, handy for slowing and defeating some monsters. Also, some materials change their properties when exposed to very cold air. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that automatically heads for monsters. It's believed to have been used by the Zonai as a security measure. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that can defy gravity and hang in place. Ages ago, the Zonai may have used this technology to create islands that float in the sky. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that gushes water when struck. According to legend, sky islands saw water shortages long ago but became lush and fertile thanks to this technology. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that can bring some light to dark places. It shines in one direction, and its light doesn't reach too far, but it can come in handy on dark roads or in caves. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that focuses and reflects light. It can provide powerful, long-distance illumination that can ward off some monsters. |
| Energy Consumption | —Not Applicable |
| Duration | —Not Applicable |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device for cooking food almost anytime, anywhere. It lasts for cooking one recipe only. The device is easier to use on flat surfaces. |
| Energy Consumption | —Not Applicable |
| Duration | Single-Use |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that produces powerful thrust. It packs a punch but burns out quickly. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 0:03 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that shoots a shocking bolt from its horn when struck. Oddly, only the horn conducts the bolt. The rest of the head is safe to hold. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device with a slick underside that minimizes friction. Probably used to convey things over grass and sand in ancient times. |
| Energy Consumption | —Not Applicable |
| Duration | —Not Applicable |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A powered Zonai device that spins quickly and is best suited for flat surfaces. It doesn't handle hills, or even bumps, very well. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that contracts and then expands with enough power to bounce objects away from it. |
| Energy Consumption | —Not Applicable |
| Duration | —Not Applicable |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A perfectly balanced Zonai device that stands upright when activated. It was used to secure footholds in unstable places, such as sky islands. |
| Energy Consumption | Yes |
| Duration | 30:00 |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that can be fixed in place in the ground or on a wall. They've been used as footholds and building foundations because of their immovability when planted. |
| Energy Consumption | —Not Applicable |
| Duration | —Not Applicable |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that can control direction when attached to a conveyance. It'll activate all connected Zonai devices at once. |
| Energy Consumption | —Not Applicable |
| Duration | —Not Applicable |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device for a timed explosion. Its blast can activate other Zonai devices. |
| Energy Consumption | —Not Applicable |
| Duration | Single-Use |
| Zonai Device | |
| Description | A Zonai device that can harness lift to ride the wind. To fly farther, try balancing in the center of the wing. |
| Energy Consumption | —Not Applicable |
| Duration | 1:25 |
| Zonai Device | Description | Energy Consumption | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
A Zonai device that rises when filled with hot air. The hotter the air, the quicker it rises. | —Not Applicable | 2:00 | |
A Zonai device that holds concentrated Zonai-charge energy. Use it to provide temporary power for other Zonai devices. | Provides Energy | Yes | |
A Zonai device that shoots a light beam from its horn, inflicting damage at great range. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A battery with an improved compression rate. Though disposable, it holds multiple times as much energy as a normal battery. | Provides Energy | Yes | |
A powered Zonai device that wants to move! It's a big, mean wheel that excels at tearing through environments that might challenge smaller wheels. It can handle shallow water. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A Zonai device that fires shots in intervals. The shot explodes when hitting the target. It's a powerful device, but it can be tricky to get the firing angle just right. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A Zonai device built to move efficiently over flat surfaces. Apply force to get it moving, so long as it has a power source. | —Not Applicable | —Not Applicable | |
A Zonai device that always faces whatever it deems an enemy. Attach a combat Zonai device to the head for homing attacks. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A Zonai device that produces wind with its internal propeller. It's likely that the Zonai made smart use of this wind power to transport objects and generate thrust. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A Zonai device that shoots fire. It's thought to have been originally used as protection from monsters. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A Zonai device that blasts out freezing air, handy for slowing and defeating some monsters. Also, some materials change their properties when exposed to very cold air. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A Zonai device that automatically heads for monsters. It's believed to have been used by the Zonai as a security measure. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A Zonai device that can defy gravity and hang in place. Ages ago, the Zonai may have used this technology to create islands that float in the sky. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A Zonai device that gushes water when struck. According to legend, sky islands saw water shortages long ago but became lush and fertile thanks to this technology. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A Zonai device that can bring some light to dark places. It shines in one direction, and its light doesn't reach too far, but it can come in handy on dark roads or in caves. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A Zonai device that focuses and reflects light. It can provide powerful, long-distance illumination that can ward off some monsters. | —Not Applicable | —Not Applicable | |
A Zonai device for cooking food almost anytime, anywhere. It lasts for cooking one recipe only. The device is easier to use on flat surfaces. | —Not Applicable | Single-Use | |
A Zonai device that produces powerful thrust. It packs a punch but burns out quickly. | Yes | 0:03 | |
A Zonai device that shoots a shocking bolt from its horn when struck. Oddly, only the horn conducts the bolt. The rest of the head is safe to hold. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A Zonai device with a slick underside that minimizes friction. Probably used to convey things over grass and sand in ancient times. | —Not Applicable | —Not Applicable | |
A powered Zonai device that spins quickly and is best suited for flat surfaces. It doesn't handle hills, or even bumps, very well. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A Zonai device that contracts and then expands with enough power to bounce objects away from it. | —Not Applicable | —Not Applicable | |
A perfectly balanced Zonai device that stands upright when activated. It was used to secure footholds in unstable places, such as sky islands. | Yes | 30:00 | |
A Zonai device that can be fixed in place in the ground or on a wall. They've been used as footholds and building foundations because of their immovability when planted. | —Not Applicable | —Not Applicable | |
A Zonai device that can control direction when attached to a conveyance. It'll activate all connected Zonai devices at once. | —Not Applicable | —Not Applicable | |
A Zonai device for a timed explosion. Its blast can activate other Zonai devices. | —Not Applicable | Single-Use | |
A Zonai device that can harness lift to ride the wind. To fly farther, try balancing in the center of the wing. | —Not Applicable | 1:25 |
Other Appearances
Age of Imprisonment
The Zonai Devices that appear in Tears of the Kingdom can be either seen as Objects or obtained as Items in Age of Imprisonment. As Items, Warriors are capable of collecting Zonai Devices and using them as Special Actions during Battles.[3] While a Zonai Device is active, it will continuously expend Energy. The only exception to this is the Battery, which cannot be used as a Special Action. Instead, Batteries are capable of recharging the Energy Gauge.[4][5] The Knight Construct and Mineru are both able to assign Zonai Devices to use during their Strong Attacks.[6][7]
As Objects, Zonai Devices can be seen in a variety of locations. For example, several can be seen around Camps. Mineru makes use of Zonai Devices alongside other pieces of Zonai Technology as part of her attacks with the Royal Mace.[8]
List of Zonai Devices
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| Zonai Device | |
|---|---|
| Attack Power | —Not Applicable |
| Description | A portable device made by condensing Zonai charges. Use it to immediately recover energy. |
| Location | |
| Zonai Device | |
| Attack Power | 10 |
| Description | A Zonai device that produces wind with its internal propeller. It can reflect incoming projectiles and even send enemies flying. |
| Location | |
| Zonai Device | |
| Attack Power | 0 |
| Description | A Zonai device that rises when filled with hot air. It can instantly transport you to any allied outpost. |
| Location | |
| Zonai Device | |
| Attack Power | 25 |
| Description | A Zonai device that lets you move at high speeds, crashing through any enemies in your path until your energy gauge is fully depleted. |
| Location | |
| Zonai Device | |
| Attack Power | 25 |
| Description | A Zonai device for a timed explosion. When it detonates, everything in its radius is caught in the blast. |
| Location | |
| Zonai Device | |
| Attack Power | 55 |
| Description | A Zonai device that shoots fire directly ahead. It can be used to set incoming enemies ablaze. |
| Location | |
| Zonai Device | |
| Attack Power | 40 |
| Description | A Zonai device that blasts frigid air directly ahead. It can be used to freeze incoming enemies in their tracks. |
| Location | |
| Zonai Device | |
| Attack Power | 65 |
| Description | A Zonai device that shoots an electrifying bolt directly ahead. It can be used to shock enemies in its path. |
| Location | Device Dispenser after "Growing Suspicion" |
| Zonai Device | |
| Attack Power | 65 |
| Description | A Zonai device that shoots a light beam from its horn, striking all enemies in its path. |
| Location | |
| Zonai Device | |
| Attack Power | 45 |
| Description | A Zonai device that gushes water directly ahead. It can soak nearby enemies and wash away sludge. |
| Location | |
| Zonai Device | |
| Attack Power | 40 |
| Description | A Zonai device that fires a barrage of powerful shots. It can be fired repeatedly in whatever direction it faces. |
| Location |
| Zonai Device | Attack Power | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
—Not Applicable | A portable device made by condensing Zonai charges. Use it to immediately recover energy. | ||
10 | A Zonai device that produces wind with its internal propeller. It can reflect incoming projectiles and even send enemies flying. | ||
0 | A Zonai device that rises when filled with hot air. It can instantly transport you to any allied outpost. | ||
25 | A Zonai device that lets you move at high speeds, crashing through any enemies in your path until your energy gauge is fully depleted. | ||
25 | A Zonai device for a timed explosion. When it detonates, everything in its radius is caught in the blast. | ||
55 | A Zonai device that shoots fire directly ahead. It can be used to set incoming enemies ablaze. | ||
40 | A Zonai device that blasts frigid air directly ahead. It can be used to freeze incoming enemies in their tracks. | ||
65 | A Zonai device that shoots an electrifying bolt directly ahead. It can be used to shock enemies in its path. | Device Dispenser after "Growing Suspicion" | |
65 | A Zonai device that shoots a light beam from its horn, striking all enemies in its path. | ||
45 | A Zonai device that gushes water directly ahead. It can soak nearby enemies and wash away sludge. | ||
40 | A Zonai device that fires a barrage of powerful shots. It can be fired repeatedly in whatever direction it faces. |
Trivia
- The circular yellow power symbol that appears on the body of Zonai Devices that require power appears to be the internationally recognized standby Power symbol. This is likely to keep in line with Tears of the Kingdom's intuitive design philosophy.[9]
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | |
|---|---|
| Language | Names |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data. | |
Gallery
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Age of Imprisonment
Rauru using a Flame Emitter against a Frost Talus -
Age of Imprisonment
Zelda using a Hydrant against Sludge-covered Bokoblins
See Also
References
- ↑
Zonai Devices
— Inventory (Tears of the Kingdom) - ↑
Zonai Devices
— Allies (Age of Imprisonment) - ↑
Zonai Devices
— Tutorials (Age of Imprisonment)
You can select and assign Zonai devices while the [Right Directional Button]Icon Special Actions menu is displayed.
Use Zonai Device: [R]Icon (hold) + [Y]Icon / [X]Icon / [A]Icon / [B]Icon - ↑
Battery
— Allies (Age of Imprisonment)
A portable device made by condensing Zonai charges. Use it to immediately recover energy. - ↑
Zonai Devices
— Tutorials (Age of Imprisonment)
Using Zonai devices will deplete your energy gauge.
When your energy gauge is fully depleted, its color will change from green to red, and it will begin to recharge automatically. To recharge it instantly, use a battery. - ↑
Zonai Device Strong Attacks
— Tutorials (Age of Imprisonment)
The Knight Construct's strong attacks change depending on which Zonai devices are currently assigned. Attacks that use Zonai devices will consume Zonai energy. Press [Y]Icon on the [Right Directional Button]Icon Special Actions menu to change your assigned strong attacks. - ↑
Reward
— Map (Age of Imprisonment)
Mineru: Unlock Zonai Device Strong Attacks - ↑
Controlling Mineru
— Tutorials (Age of Imprisonment)
The elder sister of Hyrule's king, Mineru possesses both the power of spirit and unparalleled knowledge of the ancient Zonai. She battles with elegance by summoning constructs and using Autobuild to instantly combine Zonai devices. - ↑ "If players are shown something they've never seen in real life, they'll have no idea how to use it. But if it looks similar to an everyday item, they'll understand how it should be used intuitively." —Eiji Aonuma (Ask the Developer Vol. 9, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom—Part 4, web archive, published May 11, 2023, retrieved June 18, 2023.)
