How to unlock and use the Amiibo rewards in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, much like any other flagship Nintendo first-party title, has some really cool Amiibo figurines inspired by characters and items from the game. Similar to how the toys worked in the previous title, Breath of the Wild, the ones made exclusively for the sequel will allow you to grab some really cool in-game rewards.

The Amiibo rewards for Tears of the Kingdom feature a variety of in-game items, including small resource bundles, cosmetics for Link, exclusive armor pieces, paraglider skins, and more.

Considering that the title does not clearly explain how to collect and use these items, many players are confused about it. Hence, today’s guide will go over how to use Amiibo in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.

Note: This guide is still in progress as we're still working on figuring out every compatible Amiibo for The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. We will be updating the list as we find more compatible Amiibo figurines.

How to unlock the Amiibo rewards in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

Unlocking the Amiibo rewards in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom works precisely the same as it did in the previous franchise entry. For the uninitiated, the Amiibo figurines come equipped with an NFC chip that you can scan on your Nintendo Switch to immediately unlock an in-game reward.

Here are the steps to scan your Amiibo figurine and grab the in-game rewards in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom:

Go to the pause menu and navigate to the 'Save' and 'Load' option in the main menu.
Here, select 'Options' and scroll to the 'Amiibo' section.
Selecting the Amiibo option will activate the Amiibo functionality on your console.
Once you enable Amiibo functionality, get back into the game and scroll through Link's ability selection menu to get to the 'Amiibo' option.
Next, all you need to do is simply scan your Amiibo figurine by gently pressing it on the right controller of your Nintendo Switch (or Nintendo Switch Lite).
It should be mentioned that you can only scan and unlock Amiibo rewards in the handheld mode.

Once you scan a compatible Amiibo, you can immediately unlock the in-game reward associated with it. You can also use homemade Amiibo cards to try and unlock in-game rewards, which usually amount to cooking ingredients and maybe a few rare weapons (generally Ancient weapons). However, these are not guaranteed to work all the time.

Also read: 5 best early-game weapons in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.

All Amiibo rewards in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom so far

Here's a list of all Amiibos that have been announced and are confirmed to be working with The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, as well as the rewards they unlock:

Tears of the Kingdom Link: Champion’s Tunic Fabric, various materials, and weapons
Breath of the Wild Rider Link: Hylian Hood Fabric and various mushrooms
Skyward Sword Zelda and Loftwing: Goddess Fabric, various gems, and herbs
Majora’s Mask Young Link: Majora’s Mask Fabric, Fierce Deity clothing set, Fierce Deity Sword, and various mushrooms
Super Smash Bros. Young Link: Hero of Time clothing set and various meat
Ocarina of Time Link: Lon Lon Ranch Fabric, Hero of Time clothing set, and Biggoron’s Sword
Link’s Awakening Link: Egg Fabric, Hero of Awakening clothing set (based on Link’s Awakening), and various arrows
Breath of the Wild Mipha: Zora-Champion Fabric, Vah Ruta Divine Helm, and Zora Spear
Breath of the Wild Urbosa: Gerudo-Champion Fabric, Vah Naboris Divine Helm, Gerudo Scimitar, and Gerudo Shield
Breath of the Wild Daruk: Goron-Champion Fabric, Vah Rudania Divine Helm, and Cobble Crusher
Breath of the Wild Revali: Rito-Champion Fabric, Vah Medoh Divine Helm, and Swallow Bow
Breath of the Wild Zelda: Hyrule-Princess Fabric, various precious gems, and herbs
Breath of the Wild Link Archer: Tunic of Memories Fabric and various fish and meats
Breath of the Wild Guardian: Ancient-Sheikah Fabric, Ancient Blade, and various rusty weapons
Breath of the Wild Bokoblin: Bokoblin Fabric, Boko Shield, and various meats
Twilight Princess or Super Smash Bros. Link: Hero of Twilight clothing set, Dusk Bow, Knight’s Broadsword, Soldier’s Shield, and various fruits
Twilight Princess Wolf Link and Midna: Various raw meat
Wind Waker Toon Link: King of Red Lions Fabric, Hero of Wind clothing set, Seabreeze Boomerang, Seabreeze Shield, Boomerang, Knight’s Broadsword, and various fish
Super Smash Bros. Toon Link: Hero of Wind clothing set, Boomerang, Knight’s Broadsword, and various fish
Wind Waker Zelda: Bygone-Royal Fabric, various gems, and herbs
Skyward Sword Link: Sword-Spirit Fabric, Hero of Sky clothing set, White Sword of the Sky, and various arrows
8-Bit Link: Pixel Fabric, Sword of the Hero, and Hero clothing set
Super Smash Bros. Zelda: Princess of Twilight Fabric, Soldier’s Bow, various gems, and herbs
Super Smash Bros. Sheik: Sheik’s Mask, Phrenic Bow, Eightfold Blade, and various mushrooms
Super Smash Bros. Ganondorf: Demon King Fabric, Gerudo Claymore, Dusk Claymore, various precious gems, and various meat
Non-Zelda/ Homemade amiibo cards: Various material drops

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is a vast game and arguably the biggest title in Zelda series, boasting an average playtime of 80 hours. The game constantly showers you with new gear, armor, and crafting ingredients. As such, the Amiibo rewards are entirely optional and not at all necessary to enjoy the game to its fullest.

Also read: How long will it take to beat Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom?

However, if you are a fan of the series and plan on grabbing a few of these figurines for yourself, you should definitely not miss out on the rewards.

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FAQs on how to use Amiibo in Tears of the Kingdom

How does Amiibo work in Tears of the Kingdom?

According to Nintendo, players have to scan Amiibo in the Legend of the Zelda series to obtain helpful items, weapons, and paraglider fabrics.

How do I activate my Amiibo in Legend of Zelda?

In order to activate Amiibo, first go to the System Menu by pressing the R button, then select Options to change the Amiibo settings.

How many times can you use an Amiibo in Tears of the Kingdom?

In Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, each unique Amiibo unlock can be done once every 24 hours.