amiibo are a product created by Nintendo as accessories for the Wii U and Nintendo Switch home consoles and the Nintendo 3DS family of handheld systems. amiibo are small figures made in the image of various video game characters from games on Nintendo system. A figure's base contains readable (and in some cases, writable) near field communication (NFC) data, which can be scanned using a Nintendo system's dedicated NFC feature to unlock or activate various features in selected games. On the Wii U, the GamePad incorporates an NFC reader, located directly underneath the D-pad and indicated by a special icon. The New Nintendo 3DS features an NFC reader underneath the touch screen, requiring players to place their amiibo on the screen. Other 3DS family devices require the use of a dedicated scanning device, sold separately. On the Nintendo Switch, the NFC reader is hidden within the right Joy-Con, and is reads amiibo by having them held over the analog stick. Since NFC data is stored in a figurine's base, no ill effect will occur should the figure itself somehow become detached from its base.
In Breath of the Wild, Link can use a Rune on his Sheikah Slate, the amiibo Rune. By using an amiibo figures and this Rune function, special characters such as Wolf Link or Epona can be summoned, or several items and a Treasure Chest can appear around Link.
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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U amiibo series[]
The amiibo that originate from the Super Smash Bros. series have a black base with the inner design of a golden Super Smash Bros. symbol.
Link[]
Link amiibo
Link is compatible with Hyrule Warriors, Hyrule Warriors Legends, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Twilight Princess HD, Breath of the Wild and Mario Kart 8. In Hyrule Warriors, if the amiibo is placed on the GamePad, the Spinner will be received as a weapon in the game. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, it can be used to create a Figure Player of Link, a fighter which has data stored on the amiibo, and gains experience the more it battles other opponents. In Mario Kart 8, it can be used to unlock a Mii outfit resembling Link's iconic Hero's Clothes. In Hyrule Warriors Legends, it will give the player a random weapon to be used by Link.
In The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, scanning Link on the Collection Screen will fully replenish Link's stock of arrows, once for every twenty-four hours of real time passed.
Scanning this amiibo in Breath of the Wild, will result in summoning Epona the horse, with all stats and friendship bond at maximum. On subsequent attempts, it has a chance to spawn random weapons and armor, or a rare item (either the Cap of Twilight, the Tunic of Twilight, or the Trousers of Twilight).
Princess Zelda[]
Zelda amiibo
Princess Zelda is compatible with Hyrule Warriors, Hyrule Warriors Legends, Twilight Princess HD, Breath of the Wild and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. In Hyrule Warriors, the amiibo can be placed on the GamePad to receive a random weapon. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, it can be used to create a Figure Player of Zelda, a fighter which has data stored on the amiibo, and gains experience the more it battles other opponents. In Hyrule Warriors Legends, this amiibo will summon a random weapon used by Zelda.
In Twilight Princess HD, scanning Princess Zelda on the Collection Screen will replenish Link's Heart Containers to their maximum capacity, once for every twenty-four hours of real time passed.
Scanning this amiibo in Breath of the Wild will result in a Treasure Chest with a rare item (either the Twilight Bow, the Knight's Bow, or an Opal) as well as a random selection of plants (Hyrule Herbs, Mighty Thistles, or Cool Safflinas) raining down.
Sheik[]
Sheik amiibo
Sheik is compatible with Hyrule Warriors, Hyrule Warriors Legends, The Twilight Princess HD, Breath of the Wild and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. In Hyrule Warriors, the amiibo can be placed on the GamePad to receive a random weapon. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, it can be used to create a Figure Player of Sheik, a fighter which has data stored on the Amiibo, and gains experience the more it battles other opponents. In Hyrule Warriors Legends, it will summon a random weapon for use by Shiek.
In Twilight Princess HD, scanning Sheik on the Collection Screen will replenish Link's Heart Containers to their maximum capacity, once for every twenty-four hours of real time passed.
Scanning this amiibo in Breath of the Wild will result in a chest containing a rare weapon (either the Sheik's Mask, the Shield of the Mind's Eye or the Eightfold Blade) as well as a random selection of mushrooms (Ironshrooms, Hylian Shrooms, or Silent Shrooms) raining down.
Toon Link[]
Toon Link amiibo
Toon Link is compatible with Hyrule Warriors, Hyrule Warriors Legends, Twilight Princess HD, Breath of the Wild and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. In Hyrule Warriors, the amiibo can be placed on the GamePad to receive a random weapon. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, it can be used to create a Figure Player of Toon Link, a fighter which has data stored on the amiibo, and gains experience the more it battles other opponents. In Hyrule Warriors Legends, Toon Link will summon a random weapon for use by Toon Link.
In Twilight Princess HD, scanning Link on the Collection Screen will fully replenish Link's arrows, once for every twenty-four hours of real time passed.
Scanning this amiibo in Breath of the Wild will result in a chest containing a random amount of a random set of arrows or a rare item (either the Cap of the Wind, the Tunic of the Wind, the Trousers of the Wind, or the Sea-Breeze Boomerang) as well as a random selection of fish (Armored Carps, Mighty Carps, Hyrule Basses, or Chillfin Trouts) raining down.
Ganondorf[]
Ganondorf amiibo
The Ganondorf amiibo is compatible with Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Hyrule Warriors, Hyrule Warriors Legends, Twilight Princess HD and Breath of the Wild. In Hyrule Warriors, this amiibo will summon a random weapon. In Hyrule Warriors Legends, it will summon a weapon for use by Ganondorf.
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, it can be used to create a Figure Player of Ganondorf, a fighter which has data stored on the amiibo, and gains experience the more it battles other opponents.
In Twilight Princess HD, if scanned on the Collection Screen, Link will take twice as much damage and will cause his Heart Containers to turn from red to blue for as long as the game session lasts. If the amiibo is used during Hero Mode, it will quadruple the damage taken by Link.
Scanning this amiibo in Breath of the Wild will result in a chest containing random clay mores and arrows, or a rare item (either the Sword of the Six Sages, or an Opal) as well as several barrels (including explosive barrels) raining down.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo series[]
Young Link[]
Young Link amiibo
This amiibo is compatible with Breath of the Wild. It will drop chests containing swords, claymores, spears / halberds or elemental arrows. The item drop contains various fish and occasionally Arrows.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess amiibo series[]
Wolf Link[]
Wolf Link amiibo
Wolf Link is compatible with Twilight Princess HD, and was released as a special bundle for the game at launch. It unlocks a special mini-dungeon called the Cave of Shadows, and saves progress related to completing it. It can also be "tied" to a specific save file in order to quick-launch the file from the title screen when scanned, thus bypassing the need for the save file selection screen. The figurine represents Midna riding Wolf Link.
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Link's Wolf Link companion in Breath of the Wild
The Wolf Link amiibo is compatible with Breath of the Wild. In the Breath of the Wild E3 Demo, a special amiibo Rune of the Sheikah Slate was revealed which allows Link to scan compatible amiibo and activate their effects in-game. This Rune summons Wolf Link as an AI partner for Link when the Wolf Link amiibo is scanned. By default, Wolf Link will have three hearts. It is possible to increase the number of hearts by completing the Cave of Shadows in Twilight Princess HD. A message appears on floors 6, 20, and 40 asking Wolf Link to save the game. The prompt only appears on floors 6 and 20 once per save file. On floor 40, however, the prompt always appears if Wolf Link has more remaining health than the previous save. The amount of hearts Wolf Link has at the time of saving will be transferable to Breath of the Wild. In order for Wolf Link to have the maximum amount of health, he must have full hearts before saving. Save prompts appear when Wolf Link has more hearts than the previous save. For example, if Wolf Link completes Floor 6 with 20 hearts, then completes Floor 20, the game will not prompt for a transfer of data for the amiibo.
This amiibo is also compatible with Hyrule Warriors Legends, in which it summons a random weapon for use by Midna.
The 30th Anniversary - The Legend of Zelda amiibo series[]
Link from The Legend of Zelda[]
8-Bit Link amiibo
An 8-bit Link amiibo is compatible with Twilight Princess HD, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Hyrule Warriors Legends, Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 and Hyrule Warriors.
This amiibo is compatible with Breath of the Wild and its function is selected from the amiibo Rune of the Sheikah Slate. Link receives a Treasure Chest with a rare item (either the Cap of the Hero, the Tunic of the Hero or the Trousers of the Hero) and a random number of arrows (including Bomb Arrows) and barrels potentially containing Rupees.
In Twilight Princess HD, the amiibo refills Link's quiver to the maximum, once every 24 hours.
In Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, Hyrule Warriors, Hyrule warriors Legends, and Mario Kart 8 it has the same effect as the Super Smash Bros. series Link amiibo.
Link from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time[]
Link amiibo
An Adult Link from Ocarina of Time amiibo is compatible with Twilight Princess HD, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Hyrule Warriors Legends, Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 and Hyrule Warriors.
Scanning this amiibo in Breath of the Wild will result in a chest containing a rare item (either the Cap of Time, the Tunic of Time, the Trousers of Time, or the Royal Claymore) as well as a random selection of Raw Meat pieces raining down.
In all other current compatible games, it will have the same effect as the Super Smash Bros. Series Link amiibo.
Toon Link from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker[]
Toon Link amiibo
A Toon Link amiibo is compatible with Twilight Princess HD, Super Smash Bros. 3DS/WiiU, Hyrule Warriors Legends, Breath of the Wild, and Hyrule Warriors. It comes paired with the Toon Zelda amiibo.
This amiibo is compatible with Breath of the Wild and its function is selected from the amiibo Rune of the Sheikah Slate. Link receives a Treasure Chest with a rare item and a random selection of still wriggling fishes.
Scanning this amiibo in Breath of the Wild will result in a chest containing a rare item (either the Cap of the Wind, the Tunic of the Wind, the Trousers of the Wind, or the Boomerang from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker), or a random number of Shock Arrows, as well as a random selection of fish (Armored Carp, Mighty Carp, Hyrule Bass, Sizzlefin Trout, Mighty Porgies, or Voltfin Trout) raining down.
In all other current compatible games, it has the same effect as the Super Smash Bros. Series Toon Link amiibo.
Toon Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker[]
Toon Zelda amiibo
A Toon Zelda amiibo is compatible with Twilight Princess HD, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / WiiU, Hyrule Warriors Legends, Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors. It comes paired with the Toon Link amiibo.
In Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS / WiiU, Hyrule Warriors, and Hyrule Warriors Legends she has the same function of the Princess Zelda amiibo.
This amiibo is compatible with Breath of the Wild and its function is selected from the amiibo Rune of the Sheikah Slate. Link receives a Treasure Chest with a rare item (either the Hero's Shield, the Knight's Shield or the Soldier's Shield) and a random selection of herbs or flowers.
Link from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask[]
Link Majora's Mask amiibo
A Child Link from Majora's Mask amiibo is compatible with Breath of the Wild.
Scanning this amiibo in Breath of the Wild will result in a chest containing a rare item as well as a random selection of items raining down.
In all other current compatible games, it will have the same effect as the Super Smash Bros. Series Link amiibo.
In North America, the Link - Majora's Mask amiibo will be a Best Buy exclusive as currently announced.
Link from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess[]
Link Twilight Princess amiibo
An Adult Link from Twilight Princess amiibo is compatible with Breath of the Wild.
Scanning this amiibo in Breath of the Wild will result in a chest containing a rare item as well as a random selection of items raining down.
In all other current compatible games, it will have the same effect as the Super Smash Bros. Series Link amiibo.
In North America, the Link - Twilight Princess amiibo will be a Gamestop exclusive.
Link from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword[]
Link Skyward Sword amiibo
An Adult Link from Skyward Sword amiibo is compatible with Breath of the Wild.
Scanning this amiibo in Breath of the Wild will result in a chest containing a rare item as well as a random selection of items raining down.
In all other current compatible games, it will have the same effect as the Super Smash Bros. Series Link amiibo.
In North America, the Link - Skyward Sword amiibo will be an Amazon exclusive.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibo series[]
Five compatible amiibo were released: Link (Archer), a Guardian Stalker, Link (Rider), Zelda, and a Bokoblin. A second series of four amiibo have been announced, they consist of the four Champions Daruk, Mipha, Revali and Urbosa. Their functions are selected from the amiibo Rune of the Sheikah Slate.
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Rewards[]
Using them will result in a random selection of various items or ingredient materials being rained down from the sky as well as a treasure chest appearance containing a rare item such as special weapons. They are the following:
- Archer Link
- Royal Bow or Knight's Bow
- Raw Whole Birds
- Sizzlefin Trouts
- Stealthfin Trouts
- Hearty Salmons
- Hyrule Basses
- Raw Meats
- Staminoka Basses
- Rider Link
- Royal Broadsword or Traveler's Bridle
- Hylian Shrooms
- Sunshrooms
- Chillshrooms
- Silent Shrooms
- Rushrooms
- Stamella Shrooms
- Zelda
- Bokoblin
- Guardian
- Guardian Spear or Ancient Battle Axe
- Ancient materials such as: