Summary
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’srelease marked another stellar achievement for Japanese gaming giant Nintendo. Based on countless reviews, the sequel has toppedBreath of the Wildin many ways. The return of old abilities and the addition of fresh ones, especially Ultrahand and Fuse, have enhanced gameplay in many new ways. They allow players to create as manytransportation and weapon combinationsas they can dream up, allowing their imagination to run wild while exploring the massive world of Hyrule.
A few examples of the possibilities include a flamethrower, a hammer, a long spear, and so much more. While weapon durability is still a cause for concern, creating fusions allows for increased power and various ways, including elemental, to take down opponents. The opportunities are endless for imaginative players, but some will do more damage than others and are the best choices for Link to use in a fight.
Updated on July 20, 2025, by Connor Wright:Despite The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s multitude of industry-defining gameplay mechanics, the title’s ‘Fuse’ system is the one that has arguably captured players' imaginations the most. Although fusing materials simultaneously increases a weapon’s damage output and alters its durability, the creative uses of Hyrule’s seemingly endless pool of materials to bolster Tears of the Kingdom’s weapon variety have allowed players to utilize some of the series’most devastating weaponry.
20Shield Bomb
Material Fuse Damage: 1 (explosion deals substantial damage)
This option gives new meaning to the idiom, “The best offense is a good defense.” With the help of this fusion inTears of the Kingdom, players can take down enemies very quickly. Not only does the defense protect them, but it deals solid damage as well. Once Linkfuses a Bomb Barrel onto his shield, it will explode when a foe hits it and will, at the very least, throw the enemy backward.
This fusion uses up one Bomb Barrel per hit. It’s a great way for Link to use items lying around in the environment to his advantage, especially since these barrels can’t be carried in the inventory and must be directly fused. While any kind of shield will do, it’s best to pick one withgreat durability and defenseon the off chance that players might find themselves without Bomb Barrels.
19Freeze Spear
Material Fuse Damage: Undisclosed (ice damage upon impact)
A powerful choice, this fusion allows players to immobilize enemies on hit. They can create it bymelting down big icicles into small fusible forms.By attaching them to a long-ranged weapon, ideally a spear, they can keep a safe distance and freeze foes, causing ice damage.
Players can use this elemental combination to get some breathing space when they are outnumbered, though it’s more suitable for taking on a lesser number of enemies. Picking a higher-damage option, such as a Royal Halberd or a Royal Guard’s Spear, is recommended for additional benefit. Gamers can also go the safer route and freeze opponents first, change weapons for another elemental damage pick like fire or thunder, and make short work of any enemies they encounter inTears of the Kingdom.
18Bomb Flower Arrows
This fusion is simple and does not require players to go on a special hunt.Bomb Flowersare quite common in the massive world of Hyrule and make for excellent area-of-effect (AoE) weapons. Byfusing them onto arrows, gamers can fire special variants from a safe distance and cause massive damage, even pushing enemies off cliffs.
Since these can be used quite early in the game, players can create a stockpile of Bomb Flowers in Link’s inventory and use them every chance they get. These are especially useful when clearing out hordes of low-ranked enemies or dealing significant damage in boss fights. Using these with a higher-level bow like the Great Eagle Bow or Royal Bow adds extra benefit.
17Muddle Bud Arrows
Material Fuse Damage: 1 (Enemies Deal Damage to Each Other)
Muddle Bud Arrows are a great combination that is viable for early as well as late phases inTears of the Kingdom. Since this item causes a powerful odor that can disorient foes, it comes in handy when dealing with a group of them. Muddle Buds can be found exclusively in the depths or purchased from bargainer statues using Poes.
The Muddle Bud confuses enemiesand will prompt them to attack each other, providing Link withplenty of time to escapeor have stronger enemies whittle down the weaker crowd. This fusion can come in clutch since there are many locations around Hyrule’s landscape where gamers are ambushed by a horde of enemies.
16Homing Arrows
Material Fuse Damage: 4 (Aerocuda Eyeball)
This ranged fusionallows players to deal a lot of damageto fast-moving enemies. It is crucial in fights that need quick reflexes or for those who can have a rough time aiming on the Nintendo Switch. They can create these special arrows byfusing arrows withKeese Eyeballs, Aerocuda Eyeballs, or Ocotorok Eyeballs.
Simply put, these variants home in on the target and strike hard, allowing players some leniency with their aim. They’re perfect for flying enemies or bosses like Gleeoks and Flux Constructs. Although the fusion helps them strike true, it is not recommended for group fights as there is a chance it may target the undesired enemy.
15Spiked Iron Ball Hammer
Material Fuse Damage: 15
The Spiked Iron Ball Hammer is quite crucial inTears of the Kingdom,as it helps make quick work of those frustrating armored enemies. It does 29 blunt damage, 14 from the Royal Claymore and 15 from the Spiked Iron Ball. While the damage it does is decent enough – especially in early-game – its primary importance comes with its ability to take down enemy armor, exposing them to other melee attacks.
When in a pinch and without theSpiked Iron Ball, players cancreate a makeshift hammerby fusing the best sword they have to the rocks littered across Hyrule. Any heavy, hammer-like weapon can be used to break armor or easily smash ore deposits. However, Spiked Iron Balls can usually be found in Bokoblin forts and camps, often in some sort of trap designed to squish Link, so players can make a note of where these camps are and teleport to them for a quick fuse.
14Dinraal Hammer
Material Fuse Damage: 16
Dragons are a massive part of this game, and with several flying around Hyrule at any time, it won’t take long for players to realize they can humanely harvest parts of these mythical beasts. Overall, dragon materials are among the rarest and most valuable monster parts, but ultimately, they’re most useful in weapon form.
Dragon shards can be found on the backs of all dragons, and there are usually multiple ready for Link to take. This means landing on a dragon can provide several shards, which can be attached to any weapon for added damage and an elemental power. Dinraal’s Hammer is a great choice since fire damage is strong against ice enemies and can set fire to grass for a quick escape, but the shard from any dragon will make an epic weapon for Link to wield.
13Silver Lynel Reaper
Material Fuse Damage: 28
Although players have to craft the legendary Gerudo Scimitar of the Seven themselves, and"as far as Materials for these Legendary Weapons go, this is the most expensive one", combining the legendary blade with the similarly powerful Silver Lynel Saber Horn creates arguably one of the most impactful early-game weapons.
Despite the hoops that players have to jump through to gain this powerful fusion combination - from the expansive material-gathering required and defeating a boss-like Silver Lynel - the result is a single-handed weapon that can comfortably see players through to Tears of the Kingdom’s very end.
12Gleeok Horn Spear
Material Fuse Damage: 30
Any players looking for a high-damage weapon that’s also elemental need not look further than a Gleeok horn. There are three different kinds: Flame, Frost, and Thunder – each one as formidable as the last. These nasty horns generally have a fuse damage of 30 – one of the highest around – and once paired with a Royal Guard claymore/spear or legendary weapon, players will be unstoppable.
The biggest challenge with this fuse material will be obtaining it. Although there is a chance to win it from the Lucky Treasure Shop in Lurelin Village, players' best bet is to take down a Gleeok. Depending on which one gamers plan to battle, the best course of action is to upgrade the respective armor via a Great Fairy. Either flame-resistant, frost-resistant, or lightning-resistant armor should be worn, as well as a few meals that will boost defense. Stocking up on eyeballs and arrows will also be integral to the fight.
11Silver Boko Reaper
Material Fuse Damage: 31
After players have encountered a certain number ofcommon enemies, namely the Bokoblins and Moblins that are littered around the map, they’ll find these monsters begin to scale in difficulty. Although this might present a problem for those trying to avoid them, it’s a great way to farm monster parts that will make brilliant weapon fusions.
The simplest of all these high-level monster parts is the Silver Bokoblin Horn. After defeating enough Red, Blue, and/or Black Bokoblins, more powerful Silver Bokoblins will spawn, and when defeated, they drop their horns. These silver horns with a yellow bobble add a 31 fuse damage to any weapon they’re fused with. Fusing it with something like aGloom Sword– which has a 41 base damage – creates a weapon able to deal 72 damage. It’s easily one of the most available materials in the game when it comes to making high-damage weapons.
