Champion's Leathers

The Champion's Leathers is Link's main clothing leading up to .
==Location and uses==
The Champion's Leathers are an upgraded version of the Champion's Tunic from , with improvements such as chain-mail under the tunic, a shoulder guard, and some highlights. Zelda made the tunic for Link as a surprise in appreciation for his loyalty, devotion, and friendship. She knew that he would always be there to protect her and Hyrule, and she wanted to give him something special to show her gratitude."No matter where I go, Link remains at my side- a kindness that has taken a visible toll on his clothing. That's why I have put an order for a new and improved Champion's Tunic, just for him. I just can't wait to see the look on his face when I surprise him with it!" - Princess Zelda's Diary, Zelda's Secret Well.
Link is first seen wearing the Champion's Leathers when they visited the Great Deku Tree in Korok Forest. He wore them again when they explored underneath Hyrule Castle, before mysteriously losing them after being attacked by a Mummified Ganondorf, and triggering the Upheaval.
Zelda mentions in her diary that she was going to surprise him with the Champion's Leathers after their investigation under Hyrule Castle,"I'll hide it in the throne room so he won't find out until after our investigation. Even he would never expect the torches are the key." - Princess Zelda's Diary, Zelda's Secret Well. although it seems she gifted it to him earlier as he has it during the investigation in the opening sequence.
The Champion's Leathers can be found in the top of the Throne Room in Hyrule Castle, where the throne is. There is a bird crest statue with two torches nearby, and lighting those torches while open an area beneath the stone bird crest, which will reveal a chest containing the Champion's Leathers. Easiest way to get up to the floating Hyrule Castle is to use the "Lookout Landing Skyview Tower" and glide over. In early game stamina restoring dishes might be needed.
==Relevant quotes==
*In-game text: "This garment, worn by those in good standing with Hyrule royalty, has been reworked with the latest improvements, such as a new shoulder guard."
==References==