Where do I get Ancient Core?

You can obtain Ancient Cores by defeating certain Guardians, such as Walking Guardians, Flying Guardians, Sentry Guardians, and Scout Guardians, or by purchasing them from the traveling merchant Teli on Rainy Days. Additionally, Ancient Cores can be found in chests within certain Shrines and by searching decayed Guardians in ruins, making them a valuable resource for crafting and upgrading equipment in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Obtaining Ancient Cores

To get Ancient Cores, players can try the following methods:

• Defeat Guardians in Hyrule Castle and Hyrule Field, which have a higher concentration of Guardians.
• Search for decayed Guardians in ruins and use Magnesis to knock them over and collect their drops.
• Purchase Ancient Cores from Teli on Rainy Days, but be aware that he only sells a limited number per day.

FAQs

Q1: What is the easiest way to get Ancient Cores?

The easiest way to get Ancient Cores is by defeating Scout Guardians in Major Test of Strength Shrines, as they have a higher drop rate compared to other Guardians.

Q2: Can I buy Ancient Cores?

Yes, you can purchase Ancient Cores from the traveling merchant Teli, but only on Rainy Days and with a limited quantity available per day.

Q3: Where is the guy who sells Ancient Cores?

Teli can be found on the road between Hateno Village and Fort Hateno, and sometimes at the Hateno Inn or the Great Ton Pu Inn.

Q4: How rare is it to get an Ancient Core?

Each Guardian has a 5% chance of dropping an Ancient Core, making them a relatively rare resource.

Q5: What monsters drop Ancient Cores?

Ancient Cores can drop from Guardian Stalkers, Guardian Skywatchers, Guardian Turrets, Guardian Scout III, and Guardian Scout IV.

Q6: Why doesn’t Teli sell Ancient Cores?

Teli only sells Ancient Cores on Rainy Days, so players must wait for the right weather conditions to purchase them.

Q7: Where is Teli when it rains?

Teli wanders the main road between Hateno Village and Fort Hateno and occasionally stops at the Hateno Inn when it rains.

Q8: Where can I farm Guardians?

The best place to farm Guardians is in Hyrule Castle and Hyrule Field, which have a high concentration of Guardians.

Q9: Can dead Guardians drop Ancient Cores?

Yes, dead Guardians can drop Ancient Cores when flipped using Magnesis, with a 2% chance of each drop being an Ancient Core.

Q10: Does Blood Moon respawn Guardians?

Yes, the Blood Moon event respawns all Guardians, allowing players to farm them again for Ancient Cores and other resources.

Q11: Are Ancient Cores important?

Ancient Cores are valuable for crafting and upgrading equipment, and are also sought after by researchers for their historical significance.

Q12: Which Guardian is most likely to drop Ancient Cores?

Scout Guardians in Major Test of Strength Shrines have the highest drop rate of Ancient Cores.

Q13: Does Teli sell Giant Ancient Cores?

No, Teli only sells Ancient Cores, not Giant Ancient Cores, which are required for crafting specific rare items like the Ancient Bow.

Q14: Why am I not getting Ancient Cores from Guardians?

Make sure to defeat the correct types of Guardians, such as Walking Guardians, Flying Guardians, Sentry Guardians, and Scout Guardians, as they are the only ones that can drop Ancient Cores.

Q15: Do shrine chests respawn?

Yes, shrine chests respawn after the Blood Moon event, allowing players to collect Ancient Cores and other resources again.