Look, everyone wants to feel like a god. In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, that isn't just a metaphor. If you’ve spent any time scouring Hyrule, you know the totk fierce deity armor is basically the holy grail for anyone who wants to hit like a truck without having to cook a thousand "Mighty" porgies.
Most people see the attack boost and stop there. They think it’s just a skin swap for the Barbarian armor. But honestly? It’s much more than that. It’s a piece of history—a literal relic from Majora’s Mask—tucked away in caves that most players just glide right over.
If you're still rocking the Hylian Trousers, it's time for an upgrade. Here is exactly how to find it, why it actually beats the Barbarian set, and what you’re probably doing wrong with the upgrades.
Getting the quest started (or skipping it)
Most players stumble into this through a bottle. You head to Cephla Lake Cave—it's north of Foothill Stable—and meet two brothers, Prissen and Domidak. They’re obsessed with Misko’s treasure. Basically, you can feed their dog some apples to find the "Ember Trousers" first, which then triggers a message in a bottle from Misko himself.
This starts the "Misko’s Treasure: The Fierce Deity" side quest.
But here’s the thing: you don't actually need the quest. You can just go to the locations. I’ve done it both ways, and honestly, just going to the caves is faster. Just remember that if you use an Amiibo to spawn the armor, the quest won't mark as "complete" until you find the physical chests in the world.
Where the pieces are actually hidden
Nintendo didn't make these easy to find. They aren't just sitting in a field. You have to work for them.
The Mask: Skull Lake's Secret
Head to the northeast. You’re looking for Skull Lake in Deep Akkala. There are two "eyes" in the lake. One is a hole that goes straight down into the Depths. Don't go in that one. You want the right eye (which is the taller rock pillar).
Drop down into the top of the pillar. You’ll hit the water in Skull Lake Cave. Inside, you’ve got to break through some rocks and deal with a Stalnox. You don't have to kill him, but he’s annoying if you don't. The chest with the Mask is on a central platform.
The Armor: Akkala Citadel Ruins
This one is a pain because of the Gloom Hands. Go to the Akkala Citadel Ruins (southwest of the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab). Near the Domizuin Shrine, there's a collapsed building. You’ll find a small hole in the wall near the floor.
Crawl through it. Drop down the hole inside. This leads to the Akkala Citadel Ruins Summit Cave. The chest is right there in a ruined carriage.
The Boots: Ancient Tree Stump
This is way over in Hyrule Field, north of Mount Daphnes. There’s a massive tree stump in the middle of a lake with a wooden bridge leading to it. Jump into the stump.
It’s a vertical climb. You’ll need to cut through vines and climb up the roots inside. If your stamina is low, bring some elixirs. The chest is tucked behind some vines near the top of the inner chamber.
The secret weapon: Fierce Deity Sword
Once you have all three pieces, do not just go off and fight Ganon. Go back to Cephla Lake Cave where the whole thing started.
Equip the full set.
A secret stone wall will slide open at the back of the cave. Inside is the Fierce Deity Sword. It’s a massive two-handed blade with a base power of 38. It looks incredible. Is it breakable? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. You can always "fix" it by feeding it to a Rock Octorok on Death Mountain to restore its durability, or just buy a new one from a Bargainer Statue later.
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Why this beats the Barbarian Armor
A lot of "pro" guides say the Barbarian set is better because the materials are "easier" to get. I disagree.
The totk fierce deity armor gives you the exact same Attack Up bonus (three levels total). It also gives you the "Charge Attack Stamina Up" set bonus once you upgrade it to level two. The real difference? Style and the upgrade path.
The Barbarian set requires a lot of Lynel parts. If you aren't great at parrying Lynels yet, you’re going to hit a wall. The Fierce Deity set requires dragon parts and Hinox parts.
Upgrade requirements per piece:
- Level 1: 5x Hinox Toenail, 1x Dragon Scale (Dinraal/Naydra/Farosh depending on the piece)
- Level 2: 5x Hinox Tooth, 1x Dragon Claw
- Level 3: 2x Hinox Guts, 1x Shard of Dragon's Fang
- Level 4: 2x Lynel Guts, 1x Dragon Horn
Wait, did I say it was easier? Sorta. You still need Lynel Guts for the final tier, but you only need two per piece. Most of your time will be spent "dragon farming." You have to stand on the back of Dinraal, Naydra, and Farosh and wait ten minutes between harvests.
It’s tedious. It’s boring. But it’s "safe." You aren't getting your head kicked in by a Silver Lynel every five minutes.
The "Hidden" math of Attack Up
Here is what most people get wrong. You cannot stack the armor's attack boost with level 3 attack food.
The game caps your attack bonus at three levels. If you’re wearing the full totk fierce deity armor, eating a "Mighty Simmered Fruit" does nothing. It’s a waste of resources.
Instead, wear the armor and eat food that gives you Defense Up or Speed Up. That makes you a fast, tanky, god-like killing machine.
Actionable next steps
If you want to maximize this set right now, don't just put it on.
- Farm the Dragons first: Land on Naydra (the ice one) near Mount Lanayru. Stay on its back. Every 10 minutes (when its glow returns), hit a different part of its body to get the scale, claw, fang, and horn. Repeat for the others.
- Visit the Great Fairies: You need to unlock at least two to get the "Set Bonus." The first one is near Woodland Stable.
- Fusion is key: Don't use the Fierce Deity Sword "naked." Fuse it with a Silver Lynel Saber Horn. It brings the attack power over 100 and makes the sword look even more terrifying.
This set isn't just about the stats. It’s about the fact that Link looks like a vengeful spirit while he’s dismantling a Hinox in three hits. Go get it.