One-Handed Weapons in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are a category of Weapons that have a medium attack rate and damage stat, it can also be charged but will require Stamina, releasing the charge will cause you to spin and attack, it can be used in tandem with Shields. One-Handed Weapons also comes in two types, namely Boomerangs and Rods. Boomerangs can be thrown in a single direction and return to you after going a set distance dealing extra damage. Rods do low melee damage but are best when used at mid to long range, when you perform an attack or throw with it, an elemental effect will happen in a straight line. Rods' charge attacks are replaced by elemental blast instead of a spin. This page lists all One-Handed Weapons available in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
What kind of Weapons are available in Tears of the Kingdom
Weapons in the Zelda series usually encompass a number of equipment types. Basic obtainable weapons include Bats, Hammers, Clubs, Rods, Spears, Axes, and basic one-handed or two-handed swords. They have been sorted into One-Handed Weapons, Two-Handed Weapons, Spears, and Bows and Arrows. However, most objects that can be picked up can be used in combat. Items like sticks, stones, leaves, or even monster parts can be used in combat for melee attacks or for rolling and throwing or by Fusing them to an existing weapon. In Tears of the Kingdom, the weapon possibilities expand with the Fuse ability giving most objects the potential to become a weapon. This encourages players to try new approaches and pick up all objects to experiment with their effects. Other items include elemental weapons and boomerangs. Depending on the type of object it is, other objects can be used on different materials more appropriately than others as tools as well.
Other Equipment Pieces
To further increase your equipment effectiveness, ensure you have the right set of equipment selected or equipped. Players can choose from a combination of different Armor pieces either as a set or as an individual piece. Players can then also Equip Bows and Arrows, a Shield, and additionally some other accessories. These equipment pieces will come in different levels affecting Link's attack level, defense, or elemental resistances. See also:
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom One-Handed Weapons
Zelda TotK All One-Handed Weapons Comparison Table
Quick Search of All One-Handed Weapons
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The legendary sword that seals the darkness. Its corruption was healed by its time with the Light Dragon. The blade gleams with sacred luster that can oppose the Demon King. |
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Wooden branches such as this are pretty common, but it's surprisingly well-balanced. It doesn't do much damage but can serve as a weapon in a pinch. |
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This torch will stay lit once ignited, but if you put it away, the flame will be extinguished until you light it again. |
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A kitchen implement often used for serving delicious soups. It was carved from the wood of a sturdy tree, so it actually packs quite the wallop. |
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A decayed wooden boomerang. A useful tool that comes back after you throw it. Its current state has not lessened its performance. |
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This throwing weapon was originally used by the forest-dwelling Koroks. Its unique shape allows it to return after being thrown. |
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A boomerang said to have been used by a hero who traveled the Great Sea. It smells faintly of salt water. |
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An average sword used largely by travelers. The blade has decayed, but it can still serve its purpose. |
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A very common sword often kept by travelers to fend off small beasts. It's fairly durable but a bit unreliable against monsters. |
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A light, thin metal sword used by the guards of Hyrule Castle. Its light weight makes it easy to handle and enables quicker charged attacks. |
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A sword brandished by soldiers who once protected Hyrule Castle. Its blade is well tuned for slaying monsters as it enables quicker charged attacks. |
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Knights of Hyrule once carried this sword. Even in its decayed state, it shows its true resolve in desperation and can yield powerful attacks when you're down to your last heart. |
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Knights of Hyrule Castle once carried this sword. It can yield powerful attacks when you're down to your last heart. |
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A sword gifted to accomplished knights by the royal family. Crafted for sword masters, it increases the power of flurry rush during perfect dodge. |
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The Hyrulean royal family would award this sword to knights who achieved remarkable feats. It increases the power of flurry rush during perfect dodge. |
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A living, wooden Korok sword with a decayed blade. Bursting materials attached to the tip can be reused again and again. |
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Koroks crafted this wooden sword for Hylians. It might not be the best choice for head-on attacks, but bursting materials attached to the tip can be reused again and again. |
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A long Zora sword with a decaying blade. Made of metal favored by the Zora, it yields high attack power when it gets wet. |
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A unique sword with a thin blade of Zora design that yields high attack power when wet. This blade takes to water like a Zora. |
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A double-edged Rito sword with a decayed blade. Swinging it produces a strong wind. |
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Rito craftsmen forged this lightweight, double-edged sword so Rito warriors could maneuver quickly in midair. Swinging it produces a strong wind. |
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A decaying scimitar from the Gerudo region, it is designed for maximizing force. Attaching a material greatly enhances the material's power but doesn't add as much durability. |
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The most commonly used sword in the Gerudo region. Attaching a material greatly enhances the material's power but doesn't add as much durability. |
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A famous sword once beloved by the Gerudo Champion Urbosa. It is said that when Urbosa swung this sword in battle, her movements resembled a beautiful dance. |
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A single-edged sword of the Sheikah tribe. Its small blade, now decayed, is suited for covert actions and yields more powerful sneakstrikes than ordinary blades. |
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A single-edged sword traditional to the Sheikah tribe. It just may be among the sharpest conventional weapons ever made. It can yield more powerful sneakstrikes. |
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This once-fearsome sword has seen better days. It can do some damage in the right hands but also breaks quickly. |
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A sword once wielded by a hero in an ancient age. When it's grasped, a strange sense of nostalgia washes over you. Take it when going alone would other be dangerous. |
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A prototypical sword for knights. Its metal may not be as durable as others, but the sword yields massive destructive power just before it breaks. |
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A weapon made by the Sheikah using ancient technology. Its low durability is a downside, but it yields massive destructive power just before it breaks. |
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A sword said to have once belonged to a hero from the sky. Its beautiful white blade stands out. When it's wielded, a strange yet heavenly breeze kicks up around you. |
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A tree branch with an added grip and excellent balance. Equip it, and use it as a weapon. |
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A stick made out of a hard tree branch. The tree soaked up lots of sunshine, so it's sturdier than a regular stick and has high durability. |
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A very swingable stick made by honing a dried branch to the proper thickness and length. Its attack power is much greater than that of a normal stick. |
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A curved sword favored by the Lizalfos. It's made of metal so it can safely be used near fire. If you throw it, it will return to you. |
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A Zonai sword made of zonaite. It resonates with attached Zonai devices to slightly increase its attack power. |
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A strong Zonai sword made of zonaite. It resonates with attached Zonai devices to increase some of its attack power. |
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A powerful sword used by Zonai and made of zonaite. It resonates with attached Zonai devices to greatly increase its attack power. |
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A small and intensely magic rod, it's said to have been wielded by an ancient magician who awoke maximum latent power in gems. |
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A skeletal arm that keeps moving even after it's severed from its body. It's kind of gross to strap it to your back, but it'll do in a pinch. It's old and fragile, so it's quick to break. |
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The arm of a Stalizalfos that continues to struggle even in death. It can be used as a weapon, but it's very brittle. You can feel it wiggling when you strap it to your back... |
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This slender sword has an ominous presence. It is said to end the life of anyone it touches. Its gloom will gradually wear down the body of its wielder. |
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Heed my words, Traveller of these accursed lands.
I have left writings within the pages of this category. Comments to guide those who would wield these one-handed weapons in battle.
Use the knowledge well. And attach Gibdo Bones to Forest Dweller Swords.
~Annihilator, Lord of the Phoenix Flame
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