How do I upgrade the ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

To upgrade the ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you need to understand the gameÔÇÖs armor upgrade mechanics and prepare the necessary materials. The ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic is one of the best armor pieces in the game due to its high defense and unique ability to display enemy health bars. However, upgrading it requires specific steps and resources. HereÔÇÖs a detailed guide to help you through the process.

First, you need to obtain the ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic. This is done by completing the quest ÔÇ£Locked Mementos,ÔÇØ which becomes available after you free Impa from the Yiga Clan in Kakariko Village. Impa will give you the quest to recover the memories tied to the photos on your Sheikah Slate. Once youÔÇÖve completed this quest and recovered at least one memory, return to Impa, and she will reward you with the ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic.

Once you have the ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic, you can upgrade it at a Great Fairy Fountain. There are four Great Fairy Fountains in the game, and you need to unlock at least one to begin upgrading armor. To unlock a Great Fairy Fountain, you must pay a fee of 100 rupees for the first fountain, 500 rupees for the second, 1,000 rupees for the third, and 10,000 rupees for the fourth. Each fountain allows you to upgrade your armor to a higher level, with the fourth fountain enabling the maximum upgrade level.

To upgrade the ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic, you need specific materials. For the first upgrade, you need two Silent Shrooms. These can be found in forests and caves, particularly around Kakariko Village and the Great Hyrule Forest. For the second upgrade, you need five Silent Shrooms and three Fortified Pumpkins. Fortified Pumpkins are rarer and can be purchased from the merchant in Kakariko Village or found in certain areas like the Hateno Village fields. For the third upgrade, you need 10 Silent Shrooms and five Fortified Pumpkins. Finally, for the fourth and final upgrade, you need 15 Silent Shrooms and 10 Fortified Pumpkins.

ItÔÇÖs important to gather these materials in advance. Silent Shrooms are relatively common, but Fortified Pumpkins require more effort to collect. You can grow Fortified Pumpkins in Hateno Village if youÔÇÖve completed the side quest ÔÇ£The StatueÔÇÖs Bargain,ÔÇØ which allows you to plant and harvest crops. This can be a reliable way to gather the necessary pumpkins over time.

When upgrading, visit a Great Fairy Fountain and select the ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic from your inventory. The Great Fairy will show you the required materials and ask if you want to proceed with the upgrade. Confirm, and the upgrade will be applied. Each upgrade increases the defense rating of the ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic, making it one of the most protective pieces of armor in the game.

A common mistake is not preparing enough materials before visiting the Great Fairy. Make sure you have all the required items before attempting to upgrade. Another mistake is not unlocking multiple Great Fairy Fountains. While you can upgrade the ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic to level 2 with just one fountain, youÔÇÖll need all four fountains to reach the maximum level. Plan your rupee spending accordingly, as unlocking all four fountains requires a significant amount of money.

For advanced players, consider pairing the ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic with other high-defense armor pieces, such as the Ancient Armor set, to maximize LinkÔÇÖs survivability in combat. The Ancient Armor set can be upgraded using ancient materials obtained from Guardians, and when combined with the ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic, it provides excellent protection against tough enemies like Lynels and Guardians.

In summary, upgrading the ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic involves obtaining the tunic, unlocking Great Fairy Fountains, gathering the required materials, and visiting the fountains to perform the upgrades. Preparation is key, so collect Silent Shrooms and Fortified Pumpkins in advance, and ensure you have enough rupees to unlock multiple fountains. By following these steps, you can maximize the potential of the ChampionÔÇÖs Tunic and enhance LinkÔÇÖs combat effectiveness in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.