5 best weapons to mine ores in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

With the mesmerizing adventure of Link continuing in the beautiful world of Hyrule, The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom chronicles some of the best experiences in modern-day RPGs. As with any title in this genre, you must be attentive toward your character for leveling up. Hence, builds, upgrades, skills, and many more are highly significant for progression in this title.

Tears of the Kingdom is the latest entry in the Zelda franchise. Although it might be one of the best games of 2023, the gameplay mechanics in it might be a tad bit overwhelming for beginners. Mining ores in this game is one such mechanic, as it does not work in the same way as any other RPG. Hence, this article lists five weapons that are the best for breaking down ores in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.

Disclaimer: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's personal opinions.

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Exploring the 5 best weapons to mine ores in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

To mine ores effectively in the game, make sure to equip a blunt, hammer-like weapon that is suitable for striking. Keep in mind that breaking ores will take a toll on your weapon's durability. Hence, it is better to use a fused weapon or a remote bomb instead. You can even opt for using a secondary weapon for mining ores in the game.

1) Rock Hammer

The Rock Hammer as seen in the game (Image via Nintendo)

This is one of the easiest weapons to fuse in early-game. Combine a rock with any one-handed weapon, and you get the Rock Hammer in Tears of the Kingdom. This is also a pretty decent choice for going through the early stages of the game.

Rock Hammer is one of the few one-handed fused hammers that are useful aside from breaking ore deposits. It has a decent base attack that can handle the smaller enemies you encounter early in the game. However, once you have an experience of a few hours in the game, you will be forced to replace this weapon with better options.

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2) Blue Moblin Pounder

Defeat the Blue Moblins and use their horn to craft the Blue Moblin Pounder (Image via Nintendo)

This is also one of the easiest weapons to get in the early stages of Tears of the Kingdom. Once you find a Blue Moblin Horn, your work is mostly done. Combine any two-handed weapon with the horn and acquire the Blue Moblin Pounder. This will grant a +13 boost to your base weapon.

This is a big, two-handed strike weapon capable of dealing massive damage to your enemies. This fused weapon can also break open ore deposits quite easily. Hence, this is a versatile option if you want to have a strong strike weapon in the early stages of the game.

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3) Naydra's Hammer

Naydra's Hammer is one of the best unique weapons in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Forged by one of the Guardians of the Sky, Naydra, this hammer is great for a reasonable amount of playthrough in the game. Combine a Shard of Naydra's Spike and the Traveler's Claymore to make this weapon.

Thanks to its immense durability, Naydra's Hammer can withstand the breaking down of any ore deposit in Tears of the Kingdom. It is ideal for dealing enormous damage to enemies and smashing through rocks and boulders quite easily. This hammer can effortlessly break down enemy shields and armor. Hence, you can use it as a potent tool for combat, aside from breaking ores.

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2) Spiked Iron Ball Hammer

One of the most powerful weapons in the game, the Spiked Iron Ball Hammer is also one of the simplest to make. Just combine any one-handed weapon with a Spiked Iron Ball, and you are good to go.

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom flaunts an extensive arsenal of fused weapons. However, the Spiked Iron Ball Hammer is one of the best in its category. The weapon has a slow swing speed, so use it wisely during combat. But for breaking ore deposits and mining valuable materials, this weapon is one of the best in Tears of the Kingdom.

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1) Flux Core Smasher

Flux Core Smasher as seen in the game (Image via Nintendo)

The Flux Core Smasher is easily one of the most potent weapons in Tears of the Kingdom. Fuse Flux Cores with Zonai equipment to make some of the best weapons in the entire game. You must first defeat the Flux Construct I to acquire its core, the most essential item to make this weapon. Then fuse the core with a one-handed weapon, preferably a Claymore, to make the Flux Core Smasher.

Aside from breaking ores and boulders pretty easily, the best prerogative of this weapon lies in its fast-paced combat. For a hammer, it has one of the fastest swing speeds in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Hence, this is one of the best weapons in the game for all-around versatility.