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Jan 11, 2024

The Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Fuse ability explained

Fusing weapons with precious gems or monster parts in TOTK allows you to create

Fusing weapons with precious gems or monster parts in TOTK allows you to create more powerful Fusion weapons

The Zelda Tears of the Kingdom fuse ability lets people make Fusions, special combinations of weapons, gear or materials that change how things work. All the best Zelda Tears of the Kingdom weapons are Fusions, even the Master Sword itself, so understanding how this system works and how best to use it is the way that you excel when playing Tears of the Kingdom.

If you're looking for the most powerful fusion weapons in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, or you just want to know how much damage an item will add to another, we've got all the information you need right here on this unique Zelda Tears of the Kingdom ability.

The Zelda Tears of the Kingdom fuse ability allows players to merge items into "fusions'' that combine traits of both. There are three types of fusions you can go for:

Here are some of the best weapon fusions or combinations in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, with more to come soon:

Fusions also have an effect on weapon durability in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, allowing you to hang onto your more powerful gear for longer. Certain precious stones might have low Fuse damage, but they really maximize durability and give your weapon or shield a new damage or defence type.

Here are examples of gem fusions in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and what effects they grant:

The Fuse Ability should not be confused with Ultrahand, an ability which is used to create structures and Zelda Tears of the Kingdom vehicles. To use the Fuse ability and create fusions, you need to have it selected from the ability wheel by holding down the L bumper and using the right joystick. Then, make sure the weapon or shield you want to fuse is equipped, run up to an item, and tap ZL to fuse with your shield or Y to fuse with your weapon.

To detach a fused item from a weapon, select the fused weapon in your inventory and select "Destroy fused material". This will retain the weapon, but scrap whatever you've fused to it.

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