In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, severe weather conditions can pose just as much of a threat as the monsters roaming Hyrule. Acquiring the Rubber Armor set provides Link with crucial shock resistance, making electrical attacks and thunderstorms far less dangerous. Finding all three pieces requires venturing into specific regions and solving unique shrine challenges across the map.
Locating the Rubber Helm and Chest Armor
The Rubber Helm is awarded to players upon completing the Thunder Magnet side quest at the Lakeside Stable in Faron. Speaking with the NPC Cima reveals her fear of frequent lightning strikes, prompting Link to remove an axe lodged at the very top of the stable roof. Removing this metal object completes the quest and earns you the helmet as a direct reward.
To secure the Rubber Armor chest piece, you must travel to the Thundra Plateau located west of Hyrule Ridge. Completing the Trial of Thunder shrine quest by placing four colored orbs onto their corresponding pedestals unlocks the Toh Yahsa Shrine. Opening the treasure chest inside this newly revealed shrine awards the second piece of the set.
Finding the Rubber Tights and Set Benefits
The final piece, the Rubber Tights, is hidden inside the Song of Storms shrine quest located in the Calora Lake region of Faron. Link must summon a strike of lightning to destroy a large stone mound, which reveals the hidden Qukah Nata Shrine underneath. Inside the shrine chest lies the final armor component, fully equipping Link against lightning strikes.
Wearing all three pieces of the set grantsLink base protection against shock damage, preventing weapons from dropping during electric encounters. When each piece is upgraded twice at Great Fairy Fountains, the full set grants the Unshockable set bonus. This makes Link completely immune to all thunder damage and direct lightning strikes.
Upgrading Your Rubber Armor Set
Enhancing the Rubber Armor set requires visiting Great Fairy Fountains with specific crafting materials harvested from monsters and nature. Initial upgrades require Yellow Chuchu Jelly and Voltfin Trout, which can be found in shock-infused encounters or freshwater lakes across Hyrule. Gathering these materials early ensures your gear is ready for higher tier improvements.
For maximum defense stats, higher level upgrades require rare elemental materials including Zapshrooms, Electric Keese Wings, and Topaz gems. Farming Electric Keese in rainy biomes or mining rare ore deposits will supply the necessary items for completion. Upgrading this full set gives players a major defensive advantage when exploring storm-prone landscapes.
