Should You Give 100 Rupees to the Fairy in Breath of the Wild? An In-Depth Analysis
Yes – giving the fairy 100 rupees to activate the fairy fountain is absolutely worth it. As a passionate Zelda fan whose logged over 200 hours in Breath of the Wild, unlocking the fountains was one of the best decisions I made. Here‘s a deep dive on why:
Unlocking the Fountains Lets You Upgrade Armor
Giving rupees to the fairies fulfills a Great Fairy‘s request, revealing a glowing fountain. This fountain then acts as an armor upgrade shop, letting you spend materials to enhance your gear.
With each new fountain (costing more each time), you can upgrade every armor set one level higher, up to a maximum of four stars. This grant bonuses like:
- Double defense
- Triple defense
- Special set bonuses
For example, upgrading the Champion‘s Tunic to two stars doubled my defense from 5 to 10, drastically improving survivability. Had I not invested those original 100 rupees, I‘d likely still be getting one-shotted by enemies!
The Upgrade Bonuses Are Extremely Valuable
Here‘s a chart showing the massive defensive buffs you can receive from fully-upgraded armor sets:
| Armor Set | Base Defense | 4-Star Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Champion‘s Tunic | 5 | 28 |
| Hylian Tunic | 3 | 20 |
| Soldier‘s Armor | 12 | 48 |
As you can see, the bonuses take your armor‘s effectiveness to whole new levels. Soldier‘s Armor goes from decent protection to near impenetrability. Upgrading armor made combat, even against higher-level enemies, incredibly fun instead of frustrating.
Several Reliable Rupee Income Sources
While 100 rupees might seem steep when you‘re just starting out, there are reliable ways to earn income quickly:
Sell Collectibles
- Gourmet Meat: 150-490 rupees
- Rare Ore: 65-195 rupees
I easily earned over 5,000 rupees solely from selling extra ore I found while exploring Hyrule. You‘ll quickly recover the fountain cost.
Enemy Drops
| Enemy | Rupee Drop |
|---|---|
| Bokoblins | 1-5 |
| Moblins | 5-20 |
| Hinox | 100 |
Farming enemies by an in-game night boosted my wallet exponentially. I never struggled with cash after defeating a few Hinoxes.
So in summary, absolutely pay the Great Fairy. Considering the massive defense bonuses and ample income sources, that 100 rupee investment is a no-brainer! Let me know if this helps – happy to provide any other Breath of the Wild tips!
