I don't know about you, but I hate having to change my outfit anytime I climb a mountain to prevent the cold from wiping away my hearts in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. If you want to save your Spicy Peppers for another time, there is another option other than cooking available to you—elixirs. You'll still whip them up from pots, but instead of using edible ingredients, you can use the critters and monster parts that you don't want to fuse to arrows. Here is a list of all the Elixirs you can make in Tears of the Kingdom, including two new recipes added in the sequel.
All Elixir Recipes in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)
There are 14 total Elixir recipes in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The first two on this list are new for the sequel.
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| Elixir | Ingredients | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Elixir | Any Monster Part x1 1 to 4 Deep Fireflies. | Adds a glow effect to Link. Using more Deep Fireflies extends this effect. |
| Sticky Elixir | Any Monster Part x1 1 to 4 Sticky Frogs or Sticky Lizards. | Allows you to climb wet surfaces without slipping for a set amount of time (finally!) Using more Sticky Frogs or Sticky Lizards extends this effect. |
| Chilly Elixir | Any Monster Part x1 1 to 4 Winterwing Butterflies or Cold Darners. | Adds a heat resistance effect to Link. Using more Winterwing Butterflies or Cold Darners extends this effect. |
| Electro Elixir | Any Monster Part x1 1 to 4 Thunderwing Butterflies or Electric Darners. | Adds an electric resistance effect to Link. Using more Thunderwing Butterflies or Electric Darners extends this effect. |
| Enduring Elixir | Any Monster Part x1 1 to 4 Tireless Frogs. | Temporarily increases Link's max stamina. Using more Tireless Frogs enhances this effect. |
| Energizing Elixir | Any Monster Part x1 1 to 4 Energetic Rhino Beetle or Restless Crickets. | Restores some of Link's Stamina. Using more Energetic Rhino Beetle or Restless Crickets enhances this effect. |
| Fireproof Elixir | Any Monster Part x1 1 to 4 Fireproof Lizard of Smotherwing Butterflies. | Makes Link Flameproof. Using more Fireproof Lizards of Smotherwing Butterflies extends this effect. |
| Hasty Elixir | Any Monster Part x1 1 to 4 Hightail Lizards or Hot-Footed Frogs. | Temporarily increases Link's speed. Using more Hightail Lizards or Hot-Footed Frogs extends this effect. |
| Hearty Elixir | Any Monster Part x1 1 to 4 Hearty Lizards. | Temporarily increases Link's maximum hearts. Using more Hearty Lizards enhances this effect. |
| Mighty Elixir | Any Monster Part x1 1 to 4 Bladed Rhino Beetles. | Temporarily increases Link's attack. Using more Bladed Rhino Beetles extends this effect. |
| Sneaky Elixir | Any Monster Part x1 1 to 4 Sunset Fireflies. | Temporarily increases Link's stealth. Using more Sunset Fireflies extends this effect. |
| Spicy Elixir | Any Monster Part x1 1 to 4 Summerwing Butterflies or Warm Darners. | Adds a cold resistance effect to Link. Using more Summerwing Butterflies or Warm Darners extends this effect. |
| Tough Elixir | Any Monster Part x1 1 to 4 Rugged Rhino Beetles. | Temporarily increases Link's defense. Using more Rugged Rhino Beetles extends this effect. |
| Fairy Tonic | Fairy x 1 | Revives Link once upon death. |
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How Elixir effects work in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Much like cooking recipes, Elixirs will grant Link exploration effects or combat effects for a given period of time. To create an Elixir, add the ingredients to a Pot and cook them as if they were food. The number of Monster Parts you add to the pot does not matter. What does matter is how many critters you throw in. More critters will always enhance an elixir's effect.
Can you tack Elixir Effects in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom?
Nope, you still cannot stack effects; I double checked. Throwing a Summerwing Butterfly in the pot with a Rugged Rhino Beetle will not produce an Elixir that both adds cold resistance and heightens defense. Instead, the effects will cancel out, and you'll be left with Dubious Food.
You also cannot stack Elixir or cooking effects. If you eat a cold resistant food, then drink a Tough Elixir, the cold resistance effect will be overwritten, and you'll just be left with a Defense Boost.
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Michaela Schulte is a Mom, gamer, and Contributing writer for Pro Game Guides. She was hooked on fantasy lands in childhood, during her first trip through Hyrule. She's also been to Pallet Town, Whiterun, and Novigrad. Currently traveling through Sumeru. Her travel partners include her husband, two boys, and their dog, Ellie.