The Cap of the Hero is one one three armor pieces that make up the Armor of the Hero Set in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The Cap of the Hero has a base defense of 3 and can be upgraded to increase it's defense to 20.

On this page, we will give you all the information you need regarding the Cap of the Hero, including where to find it and all of its stats and upgrade requirements.

The Cap of the Hero

Official description: According to legend, this cap was once treasures by an ancient hero. It’s quite the simple cap, yet there is something about it that’s just so appealing…

The Armor of the Hero Set is comprised of three armor pieces:

• Tunic of the Hero - Body Gear (Base Defense 3)
• Trousers of the Hero - Leg Gear (Base Defense 3)
• Cap of the Hero - Head Gear (Base Defense 3)

How to Get the Cap of the Hero

There are two ways to get your hands on the three pieces that make up the Armor of the Hero.

Scan the 8-Bit Link Amiibo

If you own the 8-Bit Link Amiibo, hold L to open your abilities wheel, then select the Amiibo icon. Get Link to an open area, then place your Amiibo near the NFC touchpoint on your Switch or controller, and you'll have the chance to unlock the Armor of the Hero.

Where to Find the Cap of the Hero

Cap of the Hero coordinates: 2517, -3602, -0626.

The Cap of the Hero can be found in the in the Tuft Canyon Mine south of the Ancient Observation Deck. To get there, enter the Meda Mountain Chasm, which is northwest of the?Meda Mountain and north of the?Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower.

Meda Mountain Chasm coordinates: 2515, -2373, 0012.

As you descend, paraglide to the west to reach the?Yikot Lightroot.?Activate that to illuminate the area and get your bearings before heading south to the Tuft Canyon Mine.

Yikot Lightroot coordinates: 2303, -2378, -0617.

There are two other Lightroots that you should activate on your way south. There are the?Mimufis Lightroot?and the?Kotimab Lightroot?located north of the Abandoned Lurelin Mines. Mimufis Lightroot is the closest to the Tuft Canyon Mines, but since the Lightroots are so close together, it is best to activate them both at once before proceeding.?

Mimufis Lightroot coordinates: 2825, -3269, -0526.

Kotimab Lightroot coordinates: 3092, -3209, -0624.

The Tuft Canyon Mine is a little ways southwest from the Abandoned Lurelin Mines. As you make your way closer and see the Tuft Canyon Mine location pop up on your screen, start looking for a small stone structure in the center of the mine.

There, sitting right in the middle of the stone structure, will be the chest containing the Cap of the Hero.

Cap of the Hero Upgrade Requirements

The Cap of the Hero cannot be dyed, but it can be upgraded at the Great Fairy Fountain. If you upgrade each piece of the Armor of the Hero Set twice and wear them all at once, you will unlock an Attack Up Set Bonus.