Tracking down dark-themed gear in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild allows players to gain unique stealth boosts and intimidate enemies across Hyrule. Whether you are searching for the menacing Phantom Ganon set from the DLC expansion or buying the classic dark outfit from Kilton, knowing where to search saves significant time. This guide highlights the primary treasure spots and requirements needed to secure every piece of dark armor.
Unlocking Miskos Clues in the Deya Village Ruins
Before hunting down the Phantom Ganon set, players must first activate the EX Treasure: Dark Armor side quest. Head toward the Deya Village Ruins located south of Dueling Peaks to find a ruined house containing Misko's EX Journal 2. Reading this journal reveals subtle riddles pointing to three hidden chests buried throughout the Faron region.
Preparing your inventory with the Magnesis Rune is essential before setting off on this scavenger hunt. Each chest is either submerged underwater or buried beneath dense terrain, requiring magnetic force to pull it into reach. Equipping the Zora Armor can also make navigating the surrounding riverways much easier.
Finding the Phantom Ganon Helmet and Chest Piece
The first piece, known as the Phantom Ganon Skull, is located near the waterfalls north of Lake Floria. Glide over to Corta Lake and use your Magnesis Rune at the base of the highest waterfall to retrieve the chest from the water. Opening this chest awards Link the skull helmet, which provides a stealth bonus.
To secure the Phantom Ganon Armor chest piece, head west along the Floria River toward Sarjon Bridge. Drop below the bridge and scan the riverbed using Magnesis to locate the sunken treasure chest. Drag the container onto dry land to claim the upper torso gear.
Locating the Phantom Ganon Greaves in Faron
The final piece of the DLC set, the Phantom Ganon Greaves, is hidden further east near Ebara Forest. Travel past Floria Bridge and search the surrounding woodland for a broken stone bird statue. The treasure chest is buried in the ground directly beside this ancient avian monument.
Using Magnesis near the base of the bird statue will pull the chest right out of the soil. Equipping all three pieces together grants Link a disguised effect against certain skeletal foes alongside increased movement stealth. This complete set stands out as one of the most stylish armor options in the game.
Purchasing the Classic Dark Series from Kilton
Aside from the DLC questline, players can also obtain the classic Dark Armor set from the secret merchant Kilton. To unlock this iconic dark outfit, Link must first defeat all four Divine Beasts across Hyrule. Once this milestone is achieved, Kilton will offer the Dark Hood, Dark Tunic, and Dark Trousers at his Fang and Bone shop in exchange for Mon.
Wearing the full classic dark outfit increases Link's movement speed during nighttime hours. Additionally, passing villagers and townspeople will react with fear whenever Link approaches them in this shadowy garb. Combining both sets gives players full flexibility for night exploration and tactical combat.
