Exploring the expansive cliffs and mountains of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild requires significant stamina and patience. Acquiring the full Climbing Gear armor set drastically improves Link's movement speed while scaling vertical surfaces, making exploration far more efficient. This set consists of three individual pieces hidden inside specific shrines across the world.
How to Find the Climber's Bandanna
The headpiece of the set, known as the Climber's Bandanna, is hidden inside the Ree Dahee Shrine located within the Dueling Peaks. Players can reach this shrine early in their journey by traveling through the canyon along the Squabble River. Inside, completing the platform physics puzzle allows access to a raised chest containing the bandanna.
Equipping this headpiece offers an immediate boost to climbing speed, which is helpful when scaling cliffs early in the game. It serves as a vital component for players who enjoy thorough exploration and mountain climbing. Finding this piece early sets a strong foundation for collecting the remaining set items.
Where to Locate the Main Climbing Gear Chestpiece
The torso armor, simply named the Climbing Gear, is located at the Chaas Qeta Shrine on Tenoko Island in the Necluda Sea. To reach this isolated island, Link must glide from the eastern cliffs or use a raft to cross the open water. This shrine presents a Major Test of Strength challenge, requiring players to defeat an advanced Guardian Scout.
Defeating the Guardian requires well-timed dodges, strong weapons, and high-tier defensive gear or food buffs. Once the enemy is eliminated, the inner chamber unlocks, revealing a treasure chest containing the chest armor. Wearing this piece further enhances movement efficiency while climbing towering structures.
Unlocking the Climbing Boots
The final piece of the set, the Climbing Boots, resides within the Tahno O'ah Shrine near Mount Lanayru. Players must navigate the snowy eastern slopes of the mountain to locate a hidden entrance blocked by breakable rock walls. Detonating the cracked rocks with a Remote Bomb reveals the shrine's opening.
This location is classified as a Blessing Shrine, meaning no combat or puzzle obstacles stand between Link and the reward. Players can walk directly inside to open the chest and claim the boots. Equipping all three pieces grants maximum mobility across steep terrain throughout Hyrule.
Set Bonuses and Upgrades
While each piece individually increases climbing speed, upgrading the entire set at a Great Fairy Fountain unlocks a valuable set bonus. Once every item reaches at least a two-star rank, the set grants the Climbing Jump Stamina Extra Bonus, which reduces stamina consumption during climbing jumps. Gathering necessary upgrade materials like Keese Wings and Rushrooms will ensure Link can conquer any peak effortlessly.
