How do I make a dish that grants temporary attack and stealth boost in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

To create a dish in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that grants both a temporary attack boost and a stealth boost, you need to understand the mechanics of cooking and how buffs stack or interact. Cooking in the game involves combining ingredients at a cooking pot, and the effects of the dish depend on the ingredients used. Some ingredients provide specific buffs, while others restore health or stamina. To create a dish with both attack and stealth boosts, you need to carefully select ingredients that provide these effects and combine them in a way that maximizes their benefits.

First, letÔÇÖs discuss the mechanics. Attack-boosting ingredients, such as Mighty Bananas, Razor Shrooms, or Mighty Thistles, grant a temporary increase in attack power when cooked into a dish. Stealth-boosting ingredients, such as Silent Shrooms, Blue Nightshade, or Sneaky River Snails, provide a temporary stealth boost. However, you cannot combine two different buffs in a single dish unless you use a specific type of ingredient called a "buff-stacking" ingredient. In this case, you can use a Dragon Horn shard, which extends the duration of any buff to 30 minutes, but it does not stack multiple buffs. Therefore, to achieve both attack and stealth boosts, you will need to create two separate dishes or use an elixir-based approach.

For a straightforward method, you can cook two separate dishes. For the attack boost, combine four Mighty Bananas and one Razor Shroom in a cooking pot. This will create a dish that grants a high-level attack boost for a significant duration. For the stealth boost, combine four Silent Shrooms and one Blue Nightshade. This will create a dish that grants a high-level stealth boost. Consuming both dishes will give you both buffs simultaneously. However, keep in mind that you can only have one food buff active at a time, so you will need to consume the second dish after the first oneÔÇÖs effect wears off.

An alternative approach is to use elixirs. Elixirs are created by combining monster parts with critters or insects that provide specific buffs. For example, to create an attack-boosting elixir, combine a Lynel Horn or Bokoblin Horn with a Mighty Carp or Mighty Thistle. For a stealth-boosting elixir, combine a Keese Wing or Lizalfos Tail with a Sneaky River Snail or Silent Princess. While elixirs can provide buffs, they are generally less efficient than food dishes for stacking multiple effects, as they require rare monster parts and critters.

One important tip is to always use high-quality ingredients to maximize the duration and potency of the buffs. For example, using four Mighty Bananas instead of three will result in a stronger attack boost. Additionally, cooking during a Blood Moon can sometimes yield critical success, doubling the effects of the dish. However, this is rare and not guaranteed.

Common mistakes to avoid include using too many different types of ingredients in a single dish, which can dilute the effects, or combining ingredients with conflicting buffs, which may result in no buff at all. For example, mixing attack-boosting and defense-boosting ingredients in the same dish will cancel out both effects. Always focus on one buff per dish unless you are using a Dragon Horn shard to extend the duration of a single buff.

Advanced techniques involve optimizing your ingredient usage and preparation. For example, farming Mighty Bananas in the Faron region or Silent Shrooms in the Kakariko Village area can save time. Additionally, using the Sheikah Sensor+ to track specific ingredients can make gathering resources more efficient. If you are preparing for a tough battle, consider cooking multiple dishes in advance and storing them in your inventory for quick access during combat.

In summary, creating a dish that grants both attack and stealth boosts requires careful ingredient selection and preparation. You can either cook two separate dishes or use elixirs, but stacking multiple buffs in a single dish is not possible without advanced techniques like using a Dragon Horn shard. Focus on high-quality ingredients, avoid conflicting buffs, and plan your resource gathering to maximize efficiency. With these strategies, you can effectively enhance your combat and stealth capabilities in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.