What Can I Fuse with a Lynel Horn?

Lynel Horns in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are incredibly valuable resources, sought after for their potent fusion capabilities. They significantly boost weapon attack power and imbue them with unique elemental properties or added effects. In short, you can fuse a Lynel Horn with almost any weapon, shield, or arrow to dramatically enhance its capabilities. The specific effect will depend on the type of Lynel Horn acquired.

Understanding Lynel Horn Fusion

Lynel Horns are dropped by defeated Lynels, formidable centaur-like creatures found throughout Hyrule. There are several types of Lynels, each dropping a different type of horn. These horn variations determine the resulting fused weapon’s attack power boost and secondary effects. Here’s a breakdown:

• Red-Maned Lynel Horns: Offer a solid attack boost and a sharp, cutting edge. Ideal for melee weapons.

• Blue-Maned Lynel Horns: Provide a higher attack boost than Red-Maned horns and retain the sharp cutting edge, making them even better for melee combat.

• White-Maned Lynel Horns: Deliver a substantial attack power increase and maintain the cutting edge. They are highly sought after for crafting powerful melee weapons.

• Silver Lynel Horns: These are the most powerful Lynel Horns, providing the highest attack power boost. They often have unique and powerful additional effects when fused, depending on the Lynel type (Crusher, Saber, or Spear).

• Crusher Horns: These horns are dropped by Lynels wielding Crusher weapons. Fusing these horns typically grants the weapon stunning capabilities, making it easier to stagger enemies.

• Saber Horns: These horns are dropped by Lynels wielding Saber weapons. When fused, these horns often grant enhanced cutting power and can make dealing with armored enemies easier.

• Spear Horns: Dropped by Lynels wielding Spears, these horns are excellent for adding piercing damage when fused to weapons or arrows.

Weapons to Fuse With: Any melee weapon can benefit from a Lynel Horn fusion. Swords, spears, clubs, and axes all receive the attack power boost and the secondary effect based on the horn type. The weapon’s base stats combine with the horn’s properties to create a powerful hybrid.

Shields to Fuse With: Fusing a Lynel Horn with a shield adds attack power to shield parries and shield surfing, and can inflict elemental damage depending on the horn’s type, providing a tactical advantage.

Arrows to Fuse With: Fusing a Lynel Horn with an arrow significantly increases the arrow’s damage output. While it might seem wasteful to use such a valuable resource on a single shot, the resulting damage can be devastating, especially against bosses and other high-health enemies. Silver Lynel Horns on arrows create extremely powerful projectiles.

Maximizing Lynel Horn Fusions

Here are some strategies for getting the most out of your Lynel Horn fusions:

• Pair Strong Horns with Strong Weapons: Don’t waste a Silver Lynel Horn on a weak weapon. Fuse it with your best, most durable weapon for maximum impact.

• Consider Elemental Weaknesses: Experiment with different horn types to exploit enemy elemental weaknesses. Fusing a horn that deals fire damage to an arrow when fighting an ice enemy can be incredibly effective.

• Utilize Shield Fusions Strategically: Think about the environment and enemies you’ll face. A Lynel Horn fused to your shield can provide extra damage when parrying or can apply status effects to enemies who attack.

• Experiment!: Don’t be afraid to try different combinations. The game encourages experimentation, and you might discover unexpected and powerful synergies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Do all Lynels drop horns?

Yes, every defeated Lynel will drop at least one horn, along with other materials such as hooves and guts. The type of horn depends on the Lynel’s color and weapon type.

2. Can I remove a Lynel Horn after fusing it?

Yes, you can detach fused materials at specific locations for a small fee. This allows you to reuse the Lynel Horn on a different weapon or shield if you wish. The NPC required to detach the fusion is found in Lookout Landing.

3. Is it worth using Lynel Horns on arrows?

While it can be costly in terms of resource usage, fusing Lynel Horns with arrows can create extremely powerful ammunition, especially against high-health bosses or tough enemies. It’s a matter of resource management and strategic choice.

4. What’s the best weapon to fuse with a Silver Lynel Horn?

The “best” weapon is subjective and depends on your playstyle. However, generally, fusing it with a high-damage, durable weapon like a Royal Guard’s Claymore or Scimitar of the Seven is recommended for maximum damage output.

5. Do Lynel Horns break down with weapon durability?

Yes, the Lynel Horn will eventually break along with the weapon it is fused to. The durability of the base weapon will affect how long the fusion lasts.

6. How can I farm Lynel Horns efficiently?

Learn the Lynel spawn locations (e.g., near the Floating Coliseum or in the depths) and develop effective combat strategies to defeat them quickly. Some players use specific armor sets or exploit Lynel weaknesses to expedite the farming process.

7. Does the type of Lynel (Red, Blue, White, Silver) affect the horn’s effects?

Yes, absolutely. As mentioned earlier, the color and weapon type of the Lynel determine the horn’s base attack power, and potentially its additional effects.

8. Can I fuse a Lynel Horn to a shield and still parry effectively?

Yes, you can still parry effectively. The fused Lynel Horn will add attack power to the parry, potentially damaging or staggering the enemy.

9. Do Lynel Horns have elemental properties?

While not inherently elemental, fusing certain horns can create weapons that inflict elemental damage. Experiment to discover the unique properties of each horn type.

10. Are there any weapons that cannot be fused with a Lynel Horn?

Generally, you can fuse Lynel Horns with almost any weapon. There may be certain special or unique items that prevent fusion, but these are rare.

11. What’s the difference between a Crusher Horn, Saber Horn, and Spear Horn?

As stated above, Crusher Horns are from Lynels wielding Crushers, Saber Horns are from Lynels wielding Sabers, and Spear Horns are from Lynels wielding Spears. Each will imbue your weapon with an effect related to their origin weapon’s strengths.

12. Does fusing a Lynel Horn affect the weapon’s handling or weight?

No, fusing a Lynel Horn typically does not significantly affect the weapon’s handling or weight.

13. Can I use armor sets to boost the effectiveness of Lynel Horn fusions?

Certain armor sets, such as those that increase attack power, will indirectly boost the damage output of weapons fused with Lynel Horns.

14. How many Lynel Horns can I carry in my inventory?

You are limited by your overall inventory space, not a specific limit on Lynel Horns. Increase your inventory slots by finding and offering Light of Blessings to goddess statues in temples.

15. Are Lynel Horns the best fusion material in the game?

While Lynel Horns, especially Silver Lynel Horns, are among the most powerful fusion materials, there are other valuable resources that can provide unique benefits. Experiment with different materials to find what works best for your playstyle and the situation. Some materials offer different utility, like elemental effects or healing properties, that may be more useful in certain scenarios.