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{{Infobox|Collectible
{{Infobox|item
| image       = [[File:Ancient_Core.png]]
| image = [[File:Ancient_Core.png]]
| game       = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]''
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
| location   = Defeating [[Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardians]]
| location =  
| value      = 80 [[Rupee]]s<br/>40 [[Mon]]
| cost =
| use         = Enhancing Armor<br/>Creating Ancient Equipment
| use = Purchasing Ancient weapons and armour pieces ah the [[Akkala Ancient Tech Lab]].
| related     = [[Ancient Screw]]<br/>[[Ancient Spring]]<br/>[[Ancient Gear]]<br/>[[Ancient Shaft]]<br/>[[Giant Ancient Core]]
| power         =  
| related =  
}}
}}


{{quote|This crystal was made using lost technology.
The '''Ancient Core''' is a material found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' and ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''.
At one time it was the power source for
ancient machines. This item is very valuable
to researchers.|In-Game Description}}


==Gathering Ancient Cores==
==''Breath of the Wild''==
===Guardians===
{{Quote|This crystal was made using lost technology. At one time it was the power source for ancient machines. This item is very valuable to researchers.|In-game description}}
Up to two Ancient Cores can drop as a random loot from [[Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardians]]. Note that only the flying and crawling types can drop Ancient Cores, and not the stationary type.
 
Ancient Cores can drop as a random loot from certain [[Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardians]]. [[Guardian Stalker]]s, [[Guardian Skywatcher]]s, and [[Guardian Turret]]s will drop this material. The [[Guardian Scout III]] and [[Guardian Scout IV]] will rarely drop this item as well. Additionally, Link can purchase Ancient Cores from the traveling merchant [[Teli]]. While Teli normally only sells an [[Ancient Screw]], [[Ancient Spring]], and [[Ancient Gear]], he has a rainy day special, where Link can purchase an Ancient Core for 130 rupees.
 
This material can be used in creating ancient equipment at the [[Akkala Ancient Tech Lab]]. Ancient Cores are used in the manufacturing of the [[Ancient Short Sword]], [[Ancient Shield]], [[Ancient Bladesaw]], and [[Ancient Spear]]. It is also used to purchase all items from the [[Ancient Set]] of [[Breath of the Wild Armor|armor]], such as the [[Ancient Helm]], [[Ancient Cuirass]], and [[Ancient Greaves]]. When Link upgrades the Ancient Set at the [[Great Fairy]], he will need 5 Ancient Cores per item for the ★★★ upgrade. Link can also trade an Ancient Core with [[Kilton]] at his shop, the [[Fang and Bone]], for 40 [[Mon]] each.


===Shrine Treasure Chests===
===Shrine Treasure Chests===
Ancient Cores can also be found in treasure chest in the following [[Shrine of Trials|shrines]]:
Ancient Cores can also be found in [[Treasure Chest|Chests]] in the following [[Shrine of Trials|Shrines]]:
* [[Akh Va'quot Shrine|Akh Va’quot]]
* [[Akh Va'quot Shrine]]
* [[Dah Kaso Shrine|Dah Kaso]]
* [[Dah Kaso Shrine]]
* [[Kaya Wan Shrine|Kaya Wan]]
* [[Kaya Wan Shrine]]
* [[Rin Oyaa Shrine]]
* [[Shai Utoh Shrine]]
* [[Hawa Koth Shrine]]
* [[Dako Tah Shrine]]
* [[Kaam Ya'tak Shrine]]
* [[Maka Rah Shrine]]
* [[Ishto Soh Shrine]]
* [[Daag Chokah Shrine]]
* [[Ketoh Wawai Shrine]]
 
===Slated for Upgrades===
{{Main|Slated for Upgrades}}
In the [[Slated for Upgrades]] sidequest, Link will need to acquire three Ancient Cores in order to upgrade his [[Stasis Rune]]. After bringing them to [[Purah]], she will upgrade Link's Stasis Rune to Stasis+, which allows Link to use Stasis on enemies, freezing them momentarily.
 
==''Age of Calamity''==
{{Quote|This crystal was made using lost technology. At one time it was the power source for ancient machines. This item is very valuable to researchers.|In-game description}}
 
===Locations===
'''Shops:'''
* Merchant [[Segimo]] (1 in stock, 320 [[Rupee]]s each)
* Merchant [[Rhodo]] (5-9 in stock, 320 Rupees each)
 
'''Treasure Chests:'''
* [[All Hyrule, United]] Chapter 7 scenario (x10)
 
'''First-Clear Rewards:'''
* [[Mastering Stasis]] Lv. 13 challenge (x5)
* [[Impa's Damage Control]] Lv. 48 challenge (x5)
* [[The Guardians Counterattack]] Lv. 54 challenge (x10)
* [[Terrako's Training]] Lv. 57 challenge (x5)
* [[Invading Terrors]] Lv. 57 challenge (x5)
* [[Guardian Showdown]] Lv. 63 challenge (x5)
* [[The Heart of the Calamity]] Lv. 77 challenge (x10)
* [[Unnatural Disaster]] Lv. 80 challenge (x5)
 
'''Drops:'''
* [[Guardian Scout I]]
* [[Guardian Stalker|Guardian]]
* [[Guardian Skywatcher|Guardian (Flying)]]
* [[Guardian Turret|Guardian (Turret)]]
* [[Fire Guardian]]
* [[Electric Guardian]]
* [[Ice Guardian]]
* [[Malice Guardian]]
 
===Uses===
'''Quests:'''
* [[The Mission of the Sheikah]] (x10)
* [[Research Funding]] (x3)
* [[An Otherworldly Guardian]] (x5)
* [[What Do Guardians Taste Like?]] (x5)
* [[From the Ground Up (Age of Calamity)|From the Ground Up]] (x10)
* [[Terrako, Enlightened]] (x10)
* [[Right under Our Noses]] (x10)
* [[Pursuing Ancient Power]] (x20)
* [[Explosive Endeavors]] (x3)
* [[A Stasis on Research]] (x3)
 
'''Sell:'''
* 200 [[Rupee]]s to [[Cheria]]
* 80 Rupees at any [[Age of Calamity Services|shop or stable]]
 
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Revision as of 22:55, February 21, 2021

Ancient Core
Ancient Core.png

Games

Location

Defeating Guardians

Value

80 Rupees
40 Mon

Uses

Enhancing Armor
Creating Ancient Equipment

Related

The Ancient Core is a material found in Breath of the Wild and Age of Calamity.

Breath of the Wild

"This crystal was made using lost technology. At one time it was the power source for ancient machines. This item is very valuable to researchers."

— In-game description

Ancient Cores can drop as a random loot from certain Guardians. Guardian Stalkers, Guardian Skywatchers, and Guardian Turrets will drop this material. The Guardian Scout III and Guardian Scout IV will rarely drop this item as well. Additionally, Link can purchase Ancient Cores from the traveling merchant Teli. While Teli normally only sells an Ancient Screw, Ancient Spring, and Ancient Gear, he has a rainy day special, where Link can purchase an Ancient Core for 130 rupees.

This material can be used in creating ancient equipment at the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. Ancient Cores are used in the manufacturing of the Ancient Short Sword, Ancient Shield, Ancient Bladesaw, and Ancient Spear. It is also used to purchase all items from the Ancient Set of armor, such as the Ancient Helm, Ancient Cuirass, and Ancient Greaves. When Link upgrades the Ancient Set at the Great Fairy, he will need 5 Ancient Cores per item for the ★★★ upgrade. Link can also trade an Ancient Core with Kilton at his shop, the Fang and Bone, for 40 Mon each.

Shrine Treasure Chests

Ancient Cores can also be found in Chests in the following Shrines:

Slated for Upgrades

Main article: Slated for Upgrades

In the Slated for Upgrades sidequest, Link will need to acquire three Ancient Cores in order to upgrade his Stasis Rune. After bringing them to Purah, she will upgrade Link's Stasis Rune to Stasis+, which allows Link to use Stasis on enemies, freezing them momentarily.

Age of Calamity

"This crystal was made using lost technology. At one time it was the power source for ancient machines. This item is very valuable to researchers."

— In-game description

Locations

Shops:

  • Merchant Segimo (1 in stock, 320 Rupees each)
  • Merchant Rhodo (5-9 in stock, 320 Rupees each)

Treasure Chests:

First-Clear Rewards:

Drops:

Uses

Quests:

Sell: