In the vast and adventurous world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the Players often encounter harsh and frigid environments where cold resistance becomes crucial for survival. Navigating icy landscapes and facing frosty adversaries requires the protagonist to acquire the means to withstand extreme temperatures.

In this article, we will provide the Players with valuable insights on obtaining cold resistance in the game, enabling them to explore and conquer the frozen realms with confidence.
How to get Cold Resistance?
To Explore cold areas like the Rito area in Hebra and the Gerudo Desert (cold at night time), the Players will require cold resistance. Which they can get by wearing cold resistant gears, or by consuming food or elixir which provides cold resistance buff.
Here is a list of all the Gears, Foods and Elixir that provide Cold Resistance.
Cold Resistant Gears –

1. The Snowquill armour set, which can be bought in Rito Village –
- The Snowquill Headdress: 650 rupees
- Snowquill Tunic: 500 rupees
- Snowquill trousers: 1,000 rupees
2. The Ruby Circlet which can be bought in Gerudo Village for 1,300. It provides one level of cold protection.
3. A Pair of Archaic Warm Greaves that can be obtained during the tutorial on the Great Sky Islands. It provides one level of cold protection as well.
Food Recipes for Cold Resistance –

The Following are the ingredients that adds warming properties to the food:
- Spicy peppers can be found in Hyrule Field and Gerudo Desert.
- Sizzlefin trout can be found in Eldin Canyon and Hebra Mountains.
- Sunshrooms can be found in Eldin Canyon and Gerudo Highlands.
- Warm safflina can be found in Eldin Canyon and Gerudo Desert.
Using more of these ingredients in the recipe will extend the buff duration. For example, using five spicy peppers to make spicy sautéed peppers gives 12 minutes and 30 seconds of cold resistance.
Elixir Recipes for Cold Resistance –

To make Elixirs, monster parts along with specific lizards and bugs must be added in the cooking pot. It must be known by the Players that the quality of the items does not affect the buff duration. The Following items will be required for the Cold Resistance Elixirs.
1. Warm darner – found in Akkala Highlands or Faron Grasslands, can also be bought from a travelling merchant at gerudo canyon Stable.
2. Summerwing butterfly – found in Eldin Canyon or Gerudo Highlands, or can be purchased at Tabantha Bridge Stable from Beedle.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, with the knowledge and strategies shared in this guide, the Players can now equip themselves with the essential cold resistance needed to challenge the Ice Cold areas found throughout The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Whether it’s seeking out specific garments, consuming special elixirs, or discovering hidden secrets, the Players can now overcome the bitter cold and unlock new areas, quests, and treasures that lie in wait.