How do I upgrade the Ancient Greaves in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

To upgrade the Ancient Greaves in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you need to follow a specific process involving Great Fairy Fountains, materials, and rupees. The Ancient Greaves are part of the Ancient Armor set, which is highly effective against Guardian enemies and provides a significant defense boost when fully upgraded. HereÔÇÖs a detailed guide on how to upgrade them.

First, you need to unlock at least one Great Fairy Fountain. There are four Great Fairy Fountains in the game, and each one requires a payment of rupees to unlock. The first fountain costs 100 rupees, the second 500, the third 1,000, and the fourth 10,000. Each fountain allows you to upgrade your armor to a higher level, with the first fountain enabling level 1 upgrades, the second level 2, and so on. To fully upgrade the Ancient Greaves, you need to unlock all four fountains.

Once you have access to a Great Fairy Fountain, you need to gather the required materials for each upgrade level. The Ancient Greaves require Ancient materials, which are primarily obtained from defeating Guardians or purchasing them from the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. HereÔÇÖs the breakdown of materials needed for each upgrade level:

Level 1: 10 Ancient Springs, 5 Ancient Screws, and 100 rupees.
Level 2: 15 Ancient Springs, 10 Ancient Gears, and 500 rupees.
Level 3: 15 Ancient Shafts, 5 Ancient Cores, and 1,000 rupees.
Level 4: 1 Star Fragment, 2 Giant Ancient Cores, and 5,000 rupees.

Ancient Springs, Screws, Gears, Shafts, and Cores can be obtained by defeating Guardians, particularly the smaller Guardian Scouts found in shrines or the larger Guardian Stalkers and Turrets in the overworld. Star Fragments are rare drops from shooting stars that appear at night, and Giant Ancient Cores are rare drops from Guardians or can sometimes be found in chests in shrines.

To efficiently farm these materials, focus on areas with a high concentration of Guardians, such as Hyrule Field or the area around Hyrule Castle. Using Ancient or Guardian weapons can make these fights easier, as they deal extra damage to Guardians. Additionally, using the Stasis+ rune to freeze Guardians temporarily can give you an advantage in combat.

When upgrading, make sure you have enough rupees and materials before approaching the Great Fairy. ItÔÇÖs also a good idea to upgrade other pieces of the Ancient Armor set simultaneously, as the set bonus (increased damage with Ancient weapons) only activates when all three pieces are worn and upgraded to at least level 2.

A common mistake is not preparing enough materials or rupees before attempting to upgrade. Farming Ancient materials can be time-consuming, so plan your resource gathering accordingly. Another mistake is not unlocking all four Great Fairy Fountains, which limits your ability to fully upgrade the armor.

For advanced players, consider using the Master Sword or Ancient weapons to farm Guardians more efficiently. The Master Sword deals extra damage to Guardians when itÔÇÖs glowing, and Ancient weapons can be purchased from the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. Additionally, using stealth or elixirs to avoid detection can help you approach Guardians more safely.

In summary, upgrading the Ancient Greaves involves unlocking Great Fairy Fountains, gathering Ancient materials, and paying the required rupees. Focus on farming Guardians for materials, prepare adequately, and consider upgrading the entire Ancient Armor set for the set bonus. With careful planning and resource management, you can fully upgrade the Ancient Greaves and enhance your defense against Guardians and other enemies.