Do Zora Spears Respawn in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?
The short answer is yes, Zora spears reliably respawn along with other common weapons and resources after every blood moon in BOTW. But finding the perfect Zora or champion weapon takes strategy regarding respawns, rarity, and power.
As a huge Zelda nut with over 200 hours in BOTW, I‘ve slayed more than my share of Lizalfos with shocking arrows and Zora steel. Let me break down everything you need to know about gear respawns and the best Zora weaponry out there!
Zora Spear Respawn Locations
While Zora spears aren‘t the strongest polearms around, their ornate craftsmanship and versatility make them worthwhile finds early on.
The easiest way to grab one is to set a Teleport Marker just southwest of Zora‘s Domain along the winding river route. There‘s a silver Zora spear that spawns on the small sandy island with trees at the center of this inverted U-shaped pond:
I‘ve marked the exact spot with a blue icon where it regenerates after every blood moon. Set your tracker here right before a blood moon, then whirl back once the red night passes to score this beauty!
Some other solid spots to find consistent Zora spear respawns include:
- Lanayru Great Spring – Check around the goddess statue and pier.
- Lake Hylia – Scour the grassy lakeside and scan underneath the bridge.
- Ne‘ez Yohma Shrine – Nab one from the treasure chest.
With each blood moon, these Zora weapon spawn points will refresh, letting you farm some good polearms. It‘s all about timing!
Comparing Zora & Champion Weapon Stats
Once you befriend the Zora tribe and complete their divine beast, you gain access to some special gear associated with champion Mipha. Here‘s how the Zora armory stacks up:
| Weapon | Attack Power | Durability | Permanent? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zora Spear | 14 | 33 | Yes |
| Lightscale Trident | 20 | 107 | No |
| Ceremonial Trident | 14 | 33 | Yes |
| Silver Longsword | 28 | 10 | No |
| Twilight Bow | 30 | 238 | No |
Lightscale Trident – This weapon with sentimental value packs a punch but breaks permanently if you trash it. Handle with care!
Ceremonial Trident – Though weaker, you can reforge this imitation spear indefinitely with some gems and parts.
As expected, the royal Zora weapons outclass the common spear in power. For bows, the Twilight Bow‘s range and accuracy can‘t be beaten – it dishes devastating blows from afar despite its brittleness.
Of course, the Silver Longsword boasts unmatched attack for its compact single-handed size. It cleaves through foes faster than any Zora steel…if you can get your hands on its limited supply!
Rare Weapon Respawns & Durability
Part of Zelda‘s charm is discovering shiny new toys in chests or by felling foes. But what about reclaiming these arms after they snap or vanish? Let‘s break down the respawn rules.
Common Weapon Respawn Mechanics
For standard gear like Zora spears, Boko clubs, or traveler‘s swords, blood moons reset the world and regenerate their set locations across the map like magic. Pretty convenient for restocking your arsenal over time!
Enemies holding weapons also revive after these crimson evenings, allowing you to keep slaying them for random drops. So blood moons work in your favor for replacing common weaponry.
Rare Gear‘s Limited Supply
However for those unique weapons tied to main quests or mini-games like champion tools, blood moons won‘t resurrect them once broken. This prevents farming superpowered equipment.
Your best bet is using Mipha‘s Grace to revive the Lightscale Trident instead of waiting for a respawn. For the Bow of Light or Sword of the Six Sages, they‘re gone for good…use sparingly!
The exception lies with ancient Sheikah relics – the ancient bow and arrow set will keep materializing around the Akkala Tech Lab after each blood moon. So for this puzzle-filled region, blood moons ensure you have ample ancient ammunition to counter Guardian lasers.
Hylian Shield‘s Durability & Respawns
Lastly, the biggest bait-and-switch is surely the famed Hylian Shield. Its descriptions boast unprecedented sturdiness; however, even this legendary defense can shatter given enough abuse!
Once your Hylian Shield cracks, it won‘t auto-spawn again in the Hyrule Castle lockup chest. You must buy it back from Granté in Tarrey Town after his "The Hero‘s Cache" side quest. This one-time insurance policy for the near-indestructible shield teaches a valuable lesson about conserving its 1800 HP!
My Stance as a Zelda Expert
Given how passionate I am about the Zelda franchise after 20+ years of fandom, I couldn‘t resist geeking out over BOTW‘s weaponry mechanics in-depth. It‘s what gives this open world RPG its addictive loot feedback cycle.
The tension between scavenging new elemental weapons across Hyrule while avoiding devastation from breaking beloved arms makes for super satisfying risk/reward.
Nintendo struck a brilliant balance with common gear respawning after blood moons while introducing rare but fragile trump cards like the Twilight Bow to tantalize us. It just works!
Of course over time, player persistence is rewarded with the almighty Master Sword and Hylian Shield combo persisting as mainstays after you complete the tedious questlines. Eventually you can stock up enough ancient arrows and hearty ingredients to trounce anything Ganon throws your way.
But until then, hopefully this weapons guide gives newer players a head start on intelligently managing their arsenal‘s respawns and long-term capabilities when braving Hyrule‘s wilderness.
Whether you prefer close combat great swords, precise Zora spears, or sniping from afar with bomb arrows doesn‘t matter – just stay cunning about when rare finds will resurface across the kingdom after each blood moon!
Let me know in the comments if you have any other nagging weapons questions, and I‘ll be sure to address them here or in future articles. Happy hunting, brave adventurer!
