How to Use Amiibo in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Paraglider Fabrics & Rewards)
Unlock exclusive Paraglider fabrics, ancient materials, and high-level weapons in Tears of the Kingdom using amiibo. Complete rewards guide.
Quick Start
- Unlock Ability: Complete Great Sky Island tutorial (~30 mins).
- Enable: Press (+) > System > Options > Set amiibo to 'Use amiibo'.
- Scan: Hold 'L' > Select amiibo icon > Place amiibo on Right Joy-Con.
Let's be real: The first few hours of Tears of the Kingdom are brutal. You have 3 hearts, a stick for a weapon, and everything one-shots you. This is exactly where amiibo scanning goes from a "fun gimmick" to a survival strategy.
Unlike BOTW where amiibo were mostly about Epona, TOTK shifts the focus entirely to Exclusive Paraglider Fabrics and Material Farming. If you want your glider to look like the Majora's Mask or the Mirror of Twilight, you have to scan.
Amiibo Rewards in Tears of the Kingdom
The loot pool in TOTK is huge, but here are the highlights:
- Paraglider Fabrics: Almost every Zelda amiibo drops a unique fabric skin. These are purely cosmetic but look incredible.
- Legendary Weapons: You can get the Biggoron's Sword, Sea-Breeze Boomerang, and Dusk Claymore. (Note: These can be found in the Depths, but amiibo gives them to you instantly without fighting Gloom Hands).
- Resources: Free herbs, meat, and mushrooms. In the early game, this is basically unlimited food.
Compatible Amiibo List
- All Zelda Series: 100% drop rate for chests. Each specific Link/Zelda unlocks a corresponding fabric.
- Non-Zelda Amiibo: They drop random ingredients. Good for cooking, bad for gear.
Step-by-Step: How to Scan in Tears of the Kingdom
- Unlock the Ability: Finish the tutorial on the Great Sky Island (first ~45 mins). Once you land on Hyrule surface, the ability is yours.
- Equip: Hold
Lto open the ability wheel. Select the amiibo icon (it looks like ana). - Scan: Aim the target circle on flat ground. Tap your amiibo on the NFC reader.
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Fabric RNG: Getting the Paraglider Fabrics can be annoying. The drop rate is random. Save your game before scanning a specific amiibo (like the Majora's Mask Link). If the fabric doesn't drop, reload and try again. It saves you from waiting 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I get Epona in TOTK? A: Yes, scanning the Smash Bros Link or Twilight Princess Link will spawn Epona. If you already have her from a BOTW save file on your Switch, she will actually transfer over automatically at the stable.
Q: Where do I change my Paraglider Fabric? A: Go to Hateno Village and talk to Sayge at the Kochi Dye Shop. It costs 20 rupees to swap fabrics.
Final Thoughts
Customizing your Paraglider is one of the best flexes in Tears of the Kingdom. Plus, having a stock of powerful weapons from previous games makes the Depths way less scary. Whether you're in it for the fashion or the firepower, amiibo are non-negotiable for the complete experience.