Can I Buy Ancient Cores?
Yes, you can buy Ancient Cores from the traveling merchant Teli, who can be found on the road between Hateno Village and Fort Hateno, but only during Rainy Day Specials. Additionally, Ancient Cores can also be obtained by defeating certain Guardians, such as Guardian Stalkers, Guardian Skywatchers, and Guardian Turrets, or by purchasing them from other sources for 80 Rupees or 200 Rupees from Cheria.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Ancient Cores
- Where is the guy who sells Ancient Cores? Teli is a traveling treasure hunter and merchant who deals in Ancient Materials and can be found on the road between Hateno Village and Fort Hateno.
- How much do Ancient Cores cost? Ancient Cores can be sold to Cheria for 200 Rupees, though they can be sold elsewhere for 80 Rupees.
- What drops Ancient Cores? Ancient Cores can drop as a random loot from certain Guardians, including Guardian Stalkers, Guardian Skywatchers, and Guardian Turrets.
- Can I farm Ancient Cores? The best location to farm Ancient Cores is in Hyrule Castle and Hyrule Field, where a large number of Guardians can be found.
- Do dead Guardians drop Ancient Cores? Yes, dead Guardians can drop Ancient Cores, but the drop rate is relatively low, at around 2%.
About Teli and Ancient Materials
- Why isn’t Teli selling Ancient Cores? Teli only sells Ancient Cores during Rainy Day Specials, so players need to wait for rainy weather to purchase them from him.
- What does Teli sell? Teli sells Ancient Materials, including Ancient Screws, Ancient Springs, Ancient Gears, and Ancient Cores during Rainy Day Specials.
- Can I buy Giant Ancient Cores from Teli? No, Teli does not sell Giant Ancient Cores, but they can be obtained by defeating Guardian Stalkers, Skywatchers, and Turrets in battle.
- How do I find Teli? Teli can be found on the road between Hateno Village and Fort Hateno, and players can also wait for him to appear at the entrance of Hateno Village at 5 am.
About Ancient Armor and Weapons
- What are Ancient Cores used for? Ancient Cores are used for Armor Upgrades at Great Fairy Fountains and to purchase Ancient Weapons at the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab.
- How do I get full Ancient armor? The Ancient set can be obtained by completing the side quest Robbie’s Research and collecting the required Ancient Materials to be traded in at the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab.
- Can I buy Ancient Gears? Yes, Ancient Gears can be bought from the Slippery Falcon or the traveling merchant Teli.
About Guardian Drops and Respawn
- Do shrine chests respawn? No, shrine chests do not respawn or refill, except for the chests on Eventide Island, which reset after completing the island’s challenge.
- Does the Blood Moon respawn Guardians? Yes, the Blood Moon event respawns all Guardians in the game, allowing players to farm them for Ancient Materials.
- What is the drop rate of Giant Ancient Cores? The drop rate of Giant Ancient Cores is relatively low, at around 5% per Guardian, making them a rare and valuable resource.