Hylian Soldier Armor

Hylian Soldier Armors offer a level of protection somewhere between Steel Plate and Dragonplate Armors, around that of the Blades Armor. They typically weigh slightly less than Dwarven Armor.
All variants of Hylian Soldier Armor are classified as Heavy Armor, and cannot be altered into Light Armor at an Alteration Table. Hylian Scout Tunics and Hylian Glass Armor have identical variants to the Soldier Armor while still being classified as light armor.
HylianArmor.jpg|Hylian Armor
HylianBlueRingArmor.jpg|Hylian Blue Ring Armor
HylianDarkArmor.jpg|Hylian Dark Armor
HylianEldinArmor.jpg|Hylian Eldin Armor
HylianFaronArmor.jpg|Hylian Faron Armor
GoronArmor.jpg|Hylian Goron Armor
HylianIkanaArmor.jpg|Hylian Ikana Armor
HylianLanayruArmor.jpg|Hylian Lanayru Armor
HylianOoccaArmor.jpg|Hylian Oocca Armor
HylianWoodfallArmor.jpg|Hylian Woodfall Armor
HylianYetiArmor.jpg|Hylian Yeti Armor
== Hylian Armor ==
The standard Hylian Armor is blue and features the Crest of the Royal Family of Hyrule on the back, with the Triforce of Power faded, and the Triforce of Wisdom and Courage filled. A small Triforce mark can be seen on each pauldron.
=== Location ===
The Hylian Armor can be found on Hylian Ghosts, as well as in various places, such as the Kakariko Barracks in the Freezing Caves, and in the Sightless Pit, in the same chest containing the Magic Hammer.
=== Crafting ===
While the armor itself cannot be crafted, it can be used as a base to craft other Hylian Soldier Armor variants. All variants require Level 60 in Smithing, and Ancient Knowledge or the Triforce of Knowledge. Some variants require a volume of A Chronicle of War to be in the player's inventory as well.
=== Lore ===
The Hylian Armor is the standard armor that was used by most of the Hylian soldiers during The Last Great War of Hyrule.
== Hylian Blue Ring Armor ==
Hylian Blue Ring Armor is a brighter blue than the standard Hylian Armor and features the symbols of the Shiekah Tribe on the back of the armor, below the Crest of the Royal Family, on each side.
The armor's enchantment will fortify Illusion spells, the Sneak skill, and reflect damage back at the enemy when hit. This effect can be enhanced if the player is equipped with a Blue Ring or Red Ring.
=== Location ===
The Hylian Blue Ring Armor cannot be found in any guaranteed locations, but may randomly appear in the Dark Chest of Wonders in Morwitijaal, and can be seen being worn by Hylian Ghosts.
=== Crafting (Terminan Forge) ===
Materials 	Requirements 	Requirements (Alt)
Hylian Armor 	Smithing Lv. 60 	Triforce of Knowledge
Frost Mirriam (3)	Ancient Knowledge*	A Chronicle of War Vol. 2
Lavender (3) 	 	
*Requires the player to have completed the quest "Unfathomable Depths."
=== Lore ===
The Hylian Blue Ring Armor was made for soldiers that were skillful at stealth operations and may have been used by Sheikah who were involved with the war.
== Hylian Dark Armor ==
Hylian Dark Armor is black in color and features the symbols of the Spirit Medallion on the back of the armor.
=== Location ===
The Hylian Dark Armor can be found outside Rannveig's Fast in a chest unlocked by a key found within the dungeon. It can also be found in Ganon's Tower, in the basement, alongside other crafting material and other armors. It can also be randomly found in the Dark Chest of Wonders.
The armor can be seen being worn by Hylian Ghosts or by Dark Interlopers.
=== Crafting (Terminan Forge) ===
Materials 	Requirements 	Requirements (Alt)
Hylian Armor 	Smithing Lv. 60 	Triforce of Knowledge
Ectoplasm (2) 	Ancient Knowledge*	A Chronicle in War Vol. 2
Jazbay Grapes (3)	 	
Deathbell (3) 	 	
*Requires the player to have completed the quest "Unfathomable Depths."
=== Lore ===
Hylian Dark Armor was crafted by Gerudo loyal to Hyrule for soldiers adept in magic use, heightening their magic skills. Its protection allowed mages to fight on the front lines.
With Ganondorf as their king, the Gerudo had lost their way and delved into the use of dark magic. The Hylian Dark Armor was based on magic known by the Gerudo who defected and joined the Hylian Army.
== Hylian Eldin Armor ==
Eldin Armor is is a rustic brownish-orange color, and features symbols that represents the Goddess Din.
=== Location ===
The Hylian Eldin Armor is found in Mara's Eye Pond. It can also be found on Hylian Ghosts or crafted.
=== Crafting (Terminan Forge) ===
Materials 	Requirements 	Requirements (Alt)
Hylian Armor 	Smithing Lv. 60 	Triforce of Knowledge
Dragon Tongue (1) 	Ancient Knowledge*	A Chronicle of War Vol. 1
Red Mountain Flower (2)	 	
Elves Ear (3) 	 	
*Requires the player to have completed the quest "Unfathomable Depths."
=== Lore ===
The armor may have been named after the Dragon God Eldin, once worshiped by the Goron tribe.
== Hylian Faron Armor ==
The armor is a bright cyan color, and bears symbols that represent the Goddess Farore. 
The armor offers some resistance to fire and frost magic, but weakness to shock magic.
=== Location ===
The Hylian Faron Armor can be found in the wreck of the Pride of Tel Vos. It can also be found on Hylian Ghosts or crafted
=== Crafting (Terminan Forge) ===
Materials 	Requirements 	Requirements (Alt)
Hylian Armor 	Smithing Lv. 60 	Triforce of Knowledge
Giant Lichen (1) 	Ancient Knowledge*	A Chronicle of War Vol. 1
Blue Mountain Flower (2)	 	
Mubcrab Chitin (3) 	 	
*Requires the player to have completed the quest "Unfathomable Depths."
=== Lore ===
The armor may have been named after the Dragon God Faron, worshiped by the Zora tribe. 
== Hylian Goron Armor ==
The armor is red in color and bears the symbol of the Goron Tribe. It offers 100% resistance to fire magic.
=== Location ===
The Hylian Goron Armor can be found in Kakariko Barracks, in Broken Fang Cave, and some Hylian Ghosts may be encountered wearing it. A set may also be found in Morwitijaal's Dark Chest of Wonders, or crafted from the Hylian Armor.
=== Crafting (Terminan Forge) ===
Materials 	Requirements 	Requirements (Alt)
Hylian Armor 	Smithing Lv. 60 	Triforce of Knowledge
Red Mountain Flower (3)	Ancient Knowledge*	A Chronicle of War Vol. 1
Fire Salts (3) 	 	
*Requires the player to have completed the quest "Unfathomable Depths." 
=== Lore ===
The armor was made using the expertise of the Goron Tribe of Death Mountain. It was one of the first suits of armor made for the Hylian Army to help soldiers fight against magical threats.
== Hylian Ikana Armor ==
The armor is brown in color, and has the symbol of the Ikana Kingdom on the back.
The armor offers immunity to all magic, but reduces Magicka by 50 points. It also offers 75% damaged heal rate, and 10% on Alchemy damage.
=== Location ===
The Hylian Ikana Armor can be found in the Deserted Inn in the Freezing Caves. It is also found and worn by Hylian Ghosts, and can be randomly found in the Dark Chest of Wonders in Morwitijaal.
=== Crafting (Terminan Forge) ===
Materials 	Requirements 	Requirements (Alt)
Hylian Armor 	Smithing Lv. 60 	Triforce of Knowledge
Creep Cluster (2)	Ancient Knowledge*	A Chronicle of War Vol. 2
Giant Lichen (2) 	 	
Nirnroot (4) 	 	
*Requires the player to have completed the quest "Unfathomable Depths."
=== Lore ===
The Hylian Ikana Armor was armor crafted using skills of those from Ikana Valley in Termina. It allowed soldiers to be completely immune to all magic attacks, thus equalizing battle between soldiers and mages.
== Hylian Lanayru Armor ==
The Hylian Lanayru Armor is gold-colored armor that bears the symbols of the Gerudo. It provides full immunity to all forms of lightning magic, but makes the wearer susceptible to ice magic.
The armor offers immunity to shock damage, but giving a 20% weakness to frost damage.
=== Location ===
The Hylian Lanayru Armor can be found in Sightless Pit, as well as a random drop in the Dark Chest of Wonders. It can also be seen worn on Hylian Ghosts or crafted.
=== Crafting (Terminan Forge) ===
Materials 	Requirements 	Requirements (Alt)
Hylian Armor 	Smithing Lv. 60 	Triforce of Knowledge
Void Salts (2) 	Ancient Knowledge*	A Chronicle of War Vol. 2
Dragon's Tongue (3)	 	
*Requires the player to have completed the quest "Unfathomable Depths."
=== Lore ===
Hylian Lanayru Armor is named for the Dragon God Lanayru, once worshiped by the Gerudo. It bears the symbols of the Gerudo as a reminder of the tribe's past.
== Hylian Oocca Armor ==
The Hylian Oocca Armor is a gray-colored armor that bears the symbol of the Winds. It provides the the wearer some protection against ice and lightning magic, but a weakness to fire magic.
The armor provides 30% resistance to frost and shock damage, but 30% weakness to fire damage.
=== Location ===
The Hylian Oocca Armor can be found in a Minish Dungeon in Arkngthamz. It can also be found on Hylian Ghosts or crafted.
=== Crafting (Terminan Forge) ===
Materials 	Requirements 	Requirements (Alt)
Hylian Armor 	Smithing Lv. 60 	Triforce of Knowledge
Deathbell (1) 	Ancient Knowledge*	A Chronicle of War Vol. 1
Bone Meal (2) 	 	
Hagraven Feathers (3)	 	
*Requires the player to have completed the quest "Unfathomable Depths."
=== Lore ===
The Hylian Oocca Armor is named after the Oocca of the City in the Sky. The gray color and use of the symbol of winds serve to honor the memory of the City after it fell. The latter may be reference to the Hero of Winds.
== Hylian Woodfall Armor ==
The Hylian Woodfall Armor is a purple-colored armor with the symbols of Woodfall. It provided full immunity to diseases and poison, but gave the wearer a weakness to anything magic based.
The armor provides 100% resistance to disease and poison, but adds weakness to magic.
=== Location ===
The Hylian Woodfall Armor can be found in Moss Mother Cavern.
It can also be worn by Hylian Ghosts.
=== Crafting (Terminan Forge) ===
Materials 	Requirements 	Requirements (Alt)
Hylian Armor 	Smithing Lv. 60 	Triforce of Knowledge
Purple Mountain Flower (3)	Ancient Knowledge*	A Chronicle of War Vol. 2
Deathbells (3) 	 	
Nightshades (3) 	 	
*Requires the player to have completed the quest "Unfathomable Depths."
=== Lore ===
The Woodfall Armor represents a contribution to the war from Termina. Its resistance to poison references the swamp of Woodfall, the waters of which were poisoned and tinted purple until they were cleansed by the efforts of the Hero of Time.
== Hylian Yeti Armor ==
The Hylian Yeti Armor is a white-colored armor and bears the symbols of Snowhead. It provided full immunity to all forms of ice magic, but made the wearer weak to fire magic.
The armor adds 100% resistance to frost damage, but 35% weakness to fire damage.
=== Location ===
The Hylian Yeti Armor can be found at Snowpoint Beacon, inside a chest that can be opened by obtaining the key that is held by a large Frost Troll close by.
It is also worn by Hylian Ghosts.
=== Crafting (Terminan Forge) ===
Materials 	Requirements 	Requirements (Alt)
Hylian Armor 	Smithing Lv. 60 	Triforce of Knowledge
Bone Meal (3) 	Ancient Knowledge*	A Chronicle of War Vol. 2
Frost Salts (3)	 	
*Requires the player to have completed the quest "Unfathomable Depths."
=== Lore ===
The armor is named for the Yeti tribe of Snowpeak, and uses the symbols of Snowhead. As such, it represents a connection between Termina and Hyrule. While the magic used for the armor comes from Snowpeak, the Yetis refused to take part in the war. The name of the armor honored their pacifism and was intended to remind soldiers that there were innocents living in Hyrule who needed protection.
== Background and Inspiration ==
Prior to version 6.6.0, most Hylian Soldier Armor variants could be found in the Freezing Caves or Kakariko Village. JKalenad removed them from these locations and spread them throughout Skyrim. Of them, only the Hylian Blue Ring Armor was outright removed from any guaranteed location, but it will be given one in the future.
All variants of the Hylian Soldier Armor other than Oocca, Eldin, and Faron variants were included in a standalone mod before being integrated into Relics of Hyrule. Oocca, Eldin, and Faron armor variants were added in version 6.3.
Lore concerning many sets of armor is outlined in the Chronicles of War, three of which were included in the standalone mod. Certain variants require various volumes of the Chronicles for crafting, the implication being that the player learns of a variant by reading a certain volume of the Chronicles of War.
The Hylian Soldier Armor and its variants were made to provide heavy armor options for players as well as to establish lore for the Last Great War of Hyrule. They serve to illustrate the nuances of the Hylian Army and to establish the roles and desperation of Hyrule's soldiers.
Hylian Blue Ring Armor was originally called Hylian Sheikah Armor, but the name was changed to avoid confusion.
Hylian Lanayru Armor bears the symbol of the Gerudo because the symbol associated with the Dragon God Lanayru is used by the Zora. The opportunity was used to connect Gerudo Desert and Lanayru Desert, and to allude to a history for the Gerudo tribe. 
The Hylian Dark Armor serves as a counterpart to the Hylian Lanayru Armor. While the motifs of the Hylian Dark Armor represent the state of the Gerudo during the Last Great War of Hyrule, the motifs of the Lanayru Armor represent the Gerudo's past.
The Hylian Oocca Armor bears the symbol of the Winds, which is seen on the Sail in The Wind Waker. This was likely to establish the connection with the Oocca being beings from the sky, and the City in the Sky dungeon in Twilight Princess also shared the theme of the wind.
== See Also ==
Hero's Armor
A Chronicle of War Volume I
A Chronicle of War Volume II
A Chronicle of War Volume III
A Chronicle of War Volume IV
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