Familiar fans of theLegend of Zeldaseries know Zant as one of the main antagonists ofTwilight Princess. The Usurper King served as the main threat until the last dungeon of the game, but he doesn’t make a return inBreath of the Wild. However, withBotW’s Expansion Pass, Link can find and wearZant’s Helmet.
Zant’s Helmet was one of the many EX Treasures to release from the Champions' Ballad DLC Pack 2 in 2017. Now,Breath of the Wild’sExpansion Pass can be bought as a bundle for $19.99 on the Nintendo eShop for Switch. While it’s not the strongest accessory inBotW, Zant’s Helmet is useful for beginner players thanks to its ability.
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Unlocking Zant’s Helmet
Like all the other EX Treasures and bonus content, Link willneed to leave the Great Plateaubefore the EX Treasures start spawning around Hyrule. This involves activating the Plateau Tower,getting the four main runesfor the Sheikah Slate, and receiving the Paraglider from King Rhoam’s spirit.
Link will be directed toward Kakariko Village, just beyond theDueling Peaks. Fortunately, this is the same direction where players can find Zant’s Helmet.
Where to Find Zant’s Helmet
Zant’s Helmet is located inTobio’s Hollow. Even though Tobio’s Hollow is part of theFaron Province, it’s recommended to activate theDueling Peaks Tower.
Tobio’s Hollow is just south of theDueling Peaks, so it’ll take some climbing before Link can reach it. Alternatively, he can take the longer route and go through Faron to reach it. However,Faron Toweris tricky to climbif Link doesn’t have enough Stamina.
**Refer to the above image for the exact location of the helmet.
Zant’s Helmet is buried betweentwo trees on an island in Tobio’s Hollow. Be careful not to step into the bog, as Link will drown and lose a heart. UseCryonisisto make a bridge to the helmet’s resting place. Switch toMagnesisto locate the chest and dig it up.
Can You Upgrade Zant’s Helmet?
EX Treasures can’t be upgraded, and Zant’s Helmet is no exception. Try to do so, and the Great Fairy will claim how even some upgrades are beyond her power. Given thebase defense of 3, Zant’s Helmet isn’t going to be protecting Link from hard-hitting foes any time soon.
However, wearing it will allow Link to becomeUnfreezable. As the name indicates, ice-based attacks from ice monsters (such as White Chuchus and Frost Taluses/Pebblits) will cause damage, but they won’t inflict the Freeze status effect.
While Zant’s Helmet does prevent freezing via enemies, itwon’tstop Link fromtaking damage from the climate. Freezing areas such as Hebra will still hurt Link over time if he’s not wearing cold-resistant gear. However, wearing a level 2 resistant gear with Zant’s Helmetcanprotect Link from the cold.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis available for Nintendo Switch.
