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Radiant Armor Set

Bone-themed glow-in-the-dark armor. Stal Skeleton disguise + attack boost at night. Crafted by the mysterious stylist using Poes from the Depths.

Rarity: Rare Item Type: Armor (3 Pieces) Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ Early-Mid Game

1. Why This Item Matters

The Radiant Armor Set is one of the most visually distinctive and mechanically unique armor collections in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Comprising three pieces — the Radiant Mask, Radiant Shirt, and Radiant Tights — this bone-themed ensemble transforms Link into a literal walking skeleton, glowing with an eerie luminescence that cuts through the darkest corners of Hyrule. But this is far more than a cosmetic novelty. The Radiant Set is a legitimate combat powerhouse for a very specific and surprisingly effective playstyle: the bone weapon build.

When all three pieces are equipped, the Radiant Set grants the "Bone Attack Up" set bonus. This passive effect significantly increases the damage output of any weapon that has been Fused with a bone-based material — Bokoblin Arms, Moblin Arms, Stal heads, and other skeletal components. In practical terms, this means a simple stick fused with a Bokoblin arm can outperform many mid-tier standard weapons. The damage scaling is substantial enough that bone-fused weapons become competitive with fully upgraded metal weapons, and they are far easier and cheaper to acquire in large quantities.

Beyond the damage boost, the Radiant Set provides a unique utility effect: Stal disguise. When wearing any piece of the set, Stal-type enemies — the dismembered skeletons that rise from the ground at night — will not attack Link on sight. They will regard you as one of their own, allowing you to walk through Stal encampments unmolested, set up ambushes, or simply ignore them while focusing on other threats. This is particularly valuable in regions dense with Stal enemies, such as the Depths and certain nighttime areas of Hyrule Field.

The third major benefit is the nighttime glow. Every piece of the Radiant Set emits a bright green luminescence that acts as a constant light source in dark environments. When exploring the Depths (where darkness is pervasive and dangerous), the caves beneath Hyrule, or any unlit underground area, this built-in illumination saves inventory space on Brightbloom Seeds and reduces the need for the Miner's Armor set. The glow is bright enough to reveal terrain details, enemy positions, and collectible items in a respectable radius around Link.

The FOMO factor: The Radiant Set can only be obtained from a single hidden NPC in the Depths who accepts only Poes as currency. There is no shop in the surface world that sells this armor, no shrine that rewards it, and no quest that gives it as a prize. If you never venture into the Depths — or if you explore them without knowing where to look — you will never see this armor. For players who enjoy unique builds, nighttime combat, or Depths exploration, missing the Radiant Set means losing access to one of the most creative armor concepts in the entire game.

PRO TIP: The Radiant Set's bone damage boost stacks with weapon base damage and any additional Fuse effects. A high-durability base weapon (like a Gnarled Long Stick or Soldier's Claymore) fused with a high-tier Stal skull and wielded with the full Radiant Set equipped can deal damage comparable to endgame weapons. This makes it one of the most cost-efficient damage builds in TOTK, since bone materials are infinitely renewable from Stal enemies that respawn every night.

2. Fuse / Craft Recipe

The Radiant Armor Set is not crafted in the traditional sense, nor is it found in chests or purchased with Rupees. Instead, each of the three pieces must be purchased from a mysterious stylist NPC who resides in a hidden location deep within the Depths. This vendor accepts Poes exclusively — the ghostly spirit currency found only in the Depths. No Rupees, no materials, no barter. Poes only.

Armor Piece	Cost	Poe Currency	Set Bonus Progress
Radiant Mask	150 Poes	Small Poe ×150 OR Large Poe ×30 OR Grand Poe ×8 (mix allowed)	1/3 pieces
Radiant Shirt	200 Poes	Small Poe ×200 OR Large Poe ×40 OR Grand Poe ×10 (mix allowed)	2/3 pieces
Radiant Tights	150 Poes	Small Poe ×150 OR Large Poe ×30 OR Grand Poe ×8 (mix allowed)	3/3 pieces — Set Bonus Unlocked
TOTAL	500 Poes	Mix any combination of Small/Large/Grand Poes to reach 500 total

The purchase location is the Mysterious Stylist found in the Depths, near the Plains Bargainer Statue. This vendor is located in the central region of the Depths, roughly beneath the Hyrule Field area. The exact coordinates are approximately 0000, 0000, -0800 (slight variations depending on your depth measurement). The stylist stands beside a Bargainer Statue — the stone figures that accept Poes in exchange for various goods.

How Poes Work: Poes are spectral orbs that float in the darkness of the Depths. Walking near them automatically collects them and adds to your Poe counter. There are three tiers: Small Poe (blue, worth 1), Large Poe (green, worth 5), and Grand Poe (red, worth 20). Your total Poe count is displayed in your inventory and persists across deaths and sessions. You do not lose Poes when you die. They function identically to Rupees but are only accepted by Depths vendors.

Equipping all three pieces simultaneously unlocks the "Bone Attack Up" set bonus, which is the primary reason to collect the full set. Individual pieces provide only the base defense and the Stal disguise effect — the damage boost requires the complete ensemble. Each piece provides 3 base defense (9 total for the set), which is respectable for early-to-mid game but falls off in the late game. The set cannot be upgraded at Great Fairy Fountains, so plan your build accordingly.

3. Materials & Locations

Poes — The Depths Currency

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Poe Spirits Need: 500 total Found Only: Depths

Poes are the exclusive currency of the Depths — ghostly, glowing spirits that drift through the perpetual darkness below Hyrule. They are not items you pick up in the traditional sense; instead, they are automatically absorbed when Link walks close enough to them. Your Poe total is tracked separately from Rupees and is displayed in your inventory screen. The only way to spend Poes is at Bargainer Statues and special vendors like the Mysterious Stylist.

There are three tiers of Poes, each with a different point value:

Small Poe (Blue): Worth 1 Poe point. The most common variety. These faint blue orbs are scattered throughout the Depths in massive quantities. They appear individually or in small clusters near Lightroots, along travel paths, and around abandoned structures. Easy to spot — they emit a soft blue glow.
Large Poe (Green): Worth 5 Poe points. Less common but noticeably more valuable. Large Poes appear as larger, brighter green orbs and are typically found in slightly more dangerous or out-of-the-way areas. They often spawn near mini-boss encounters, in the center of wide-open Depths plains, and near abandoned mines. A single Large Poe is equivalent to five Small Poes, so prioritize these when routing.
Grand Poe (Red): Worth 20 Poe points. The rarest and most valuable. Grand Poes are brilliant red orbs that stand out dramatically against the dark Depths environment. They are typically found in hard-to-reach locations: atop rock formations, inside half-buried ruins, near boss arenas, and in areas protected by Gloom pools or strong enemies. Finding just 25 Grand Poes covers half your total requirement. Always go out of your way to collect these.

Best farming locations:

Near Lightroots: Every Lightroot in the Depths has a cluster of Small Poes (3-8) in its immediate vicinity. Since Lightroots are your primary fast travel network in the Depths, you will passively collect hundreds of Poes just by activating them. Always circle the area after activating a new Lightroot.
Flat open areas: The wide, flat plains of the central Depths (beneath Hyrule Field and the surrounding regions) are densely populated with Poes of all sizes. These areas are relatively safe, have minimal Gloom coverage, and offer high visibility. Run in a sweeping pattern to collect dozens per pass.
Abandoned mines: The various abandoned mine structures scattered throughout the Depths consistently spawn Large and Grand Poes. These locations often have Zonaite deposits as well, making them dual-purpose farming spots. Check inside buildings, on elevated platforms, and near broken mining equipment.
Gloom edges: The boundaries between Gloom-covered and safe terrain often have higher Poe concentrations, particularly Large Poes. Approach carefully — Gloom reduces your maximum hearts while you stand in it.
Beneath major surface settlements: The Depths directly beneath Kakariko Village, Hateno Village, Gerudo Town, and Rito Village tend to have elevated Poe spawn rates. The area beneath Hyrule Castle is exceptionally dense with Grand Poes but is also extremely dangerous.

Respawn mechanic: Poes respawn after every Blood Moon, just like surface enemies and materials. If you thoroughly clear a farming route, you can return after the next Blood Moon to collect the same Poes again. This makes the 500 Poe target very achievable over multiple sessions — you do not need to marathon-farm them all in one trip.

Navigating the Depths — Required Preparation

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Brightbloom Seeds / Miner's Armor Essential

The Depths are pitch black. Without a light source, you cannot see terrain features, enemy positions, or even Poe spirits beyond a few feet from Link. Before attempting to farm 500 Poes, ensure you have at least one of the following:

Brightbloom Seeds (minimum 30-50): Throw these on the ground or fuse them to arrows to create permanent light sources in the Depths. They grow into glowing plants that illuminate a wide radius. Farm them from surface caves (almost every cave has 2-5 seeds) or purchase from Beedle at stables.
Miner's Armor (full set preferred): This armor set provides a constant glow effect when equipped, eliminating the need for Brightbloom Seeds. The pieces are found in chests at various Depths locations. Even one piece (the Mask is easiest to find) provides enough light for basic navigation.
Lightroots as anchors: Each activated Lightroot illuminates a massive circular area around it. Your farming route should hop between Lightroots, collecting Poes in each illuminated zone before moving to the next.

Gloom Resistance

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Gloom Protection Highly Recommended

Gloom is the pervasive dark substance that covers much of the Depths floor. Standing in Gloom slowly reduces your maximum hearts — not just your current health, but your maximum health pool. This reduction persists until you return to the surface or stand in Lightroot illumination. To mitigate Gloom:

Sundelion cooking: Cook meals with Sundelions (found on Sky Islands) to create dishes that restore hearts lost to Gloom. These are essential for extended Depths exploration.
Deep Firefly elixirs: Cook Deep Fireflies (found in the Depths near water) to create Gloom Resistance elixirs that temporarily prevent Gloom damage.
Stick to high ground: Gloom tends to pool in low-lying areas. Stay on elevated terrain, rock formations, and ruins to avoid it entirely.
Lightroot proximity: Standing near an active Lightroot nullifies Gloom in its radius. Plan your route to stay within Lightroot illumination as much as possible.

4. Optimal Route

This route is designed to be completed in the early-to-mid game, as soon as you have access to the Depths and at least one active Lightroot. You do not need any story progression beyond the initial tutorial and the ability to reach a chasm entrance. Total time varies significantly based on how many Poes you have already collected passively.

Preparation — Surface Collection (10-15 minutes)

Start point: Lookout Landing or any stable.

Before descending, gather supplies: 30-50 Brightbloom Seeds (check caves near your starting point — caves almost always have Brightbloom plants inside), 5-10 Sundelions (cook into Gloom-healing meals — farm from nearby Sky Islands if needed), a bow with at least 20 arrows (for attaching Brightbloom Seeds to illuminate distant areas), and any healing items you have stockpiled.

If you have already obtained any piece of the Miner's Armor from previous Depths trips, equip it now. If not, Brightbloom Seeds will carry you through this route.

Recommended entry: The chasm near Hyrule Castle -0253, 1011, 0005 or the one near Lookout Landing itself.

Enter the Depths — First Lightroot (10 minutes)

Fast travel to your chosen chasm entrance and drop in. Use your paraglider to slow descent. As you fall, look for a faint blue-white glow below — this is a Lightroot. Aim for it and land nearby.

Activate the Lightroot immediately. This does three things: illuminates the surrounding area (making navigation possible), adds a fast travel point, and nullifies Gloom in its radius. Circle the Lightroot and collect all nearby Small Poes — there are usually 3-8 per Lightroot.

Throw a Brightbloom Seed in each cardinal direction from the Lightroot to extend your visible range. Look for additional Poes in the illuminated areas and collect them. Mark any Grand Poe or Large Poe you spot but cannot safely reach — you will return later if needed.

Poe Farming Loop — Central Depths (30-60 minutes)

Using your activated Lightroot as a hub, expand outward in a spiral pattern. The goal is to reach and activate additional Lightroots while collecting every Poe along the way. Follow this priority system:

Priority 1 — Grand Poes (red, 20 points): These are unmistakable — bright red orbs visible from great distances. If you spot one, alter your route to collect it immediately. They are rare enough that missing even one is a significant setback. Common locations: atop rock spires, inside ruined structures, near abandoned mine equipment, at the edge of Gloom pools.

Priority 2 — Large Poes (green, 5 points): Bright green orbs, visible at medium range. These are your workhorse currency — collecting 40 Large Poes covers the entire 500 point requirement with no Small Poes needed. Check near abandoned mines, mini-boss spawn points, and open plain areas.

Priority 3 — Small Poes (blue, 1 point): Abundant but individually weak. Collect them as you pass but do not go far out of your way for individual Small Poes. Clusters of 5+ are worth a detour; single Poes are not.

Route pattern: Move from Lightroot to Lightroot in a chain. At each Lightroot, activate it, circle for nearby Poes, throw Brightbloom Seeds to scout the perimeter, then move to the next visible Lightroot on the horizon. The central Depths (beneath Hyrule Field) has enough Lightroots spaced closely enough that you can hop between them without spending more than a minute in true darkness.

PRO TIP: Bring Zonai charges and a Fan/Wing device. In wide-open Depths areas, you can attach a Fan to a wing and glide long distances at high speed, covering massive areas quickly and spotting Poes from the air. This is the fastest way to farm large regions. Build a simple aircraft at any Zonai Device Dispenser in the Depths.

Locate the Mysterious Stylist (10-15 minutes)

Once you have accumulated 500 Poes, it is time to find the vendor. The Mysterious Stylist is located near the Plains Bargainer Statue in the central Depths. From any central Depths Lightroot, navigate toward the coordinates 0000, 0000, -0800 (approximate — look for the Bargainer Statue icon on your Depths map if you have revealed the area).

Bargainer Statues appear as large stone figures with outstretched hands, visible from a distance even in the dark. They are always illuminated by a soft light. The Mysterious Stylist stands directly beside one of these statues. If you have not revealed the map section yet, follow Lightroots northward from your starting position until the statue comes into view.

Approach the stylist and interact. The purchase menu will show all three Radiant Armor pieces. Buy them in any order, though we recommend Mask → Tights → Shirt to spread the cost evenly. Each purchase is confirmed individually and the armor piece is added to your inventory immediately.

Return to Surface and Test (5 minutes)

Fast travel back to the surface via any activated Lightroot. Find a safe spot, open your inventory, and equip all three Radiant Armor pieces. Observe Link's appearance — he should now look like a glowing skeleton. If you have any bone materials in your inventory (Bokoblin Arm, Moblin Arm, Stal skull), fuse one to a weapon and test the damage output against a nearby enemy. The damage numbers should be noticeably higher than without the set.

Wait until nightfall and approach a Stal enemy spawn point. The Stals should ignore you unless you attack first. The disguise is working. Congratulations — you now have one of the most unique and fun armor sets in Tears of the Kingdom.

Total estimated route time: 60-100 minutes for the full 500 Poe farm and purchase, assuming you start from zero Poes. If you have already collected some Poes from casual Depths exploration, adjust downward accordingly. The route is designed to be done in segments — farm Poes across multiple sessions, returning to the surface to restock Brightbloom Seeds as needed. There is no time pressure.

5. Gotcha Tips

The Depths are unforgiving, and the Radiant Set acquisition has several pitfalls that can waste hours of progress or get you killed. Study this section before your first descent.

⚠️ Depths Survival — The Hard Truths

The Depths are DARK: This cannot be overstated. Without Brightbloom Seeds or the Miner's Armor, you are essentially blind. You will walk into Gloom pools, fall into chasms, stumble into enemy camps, and miss Poes that are inches from your face. Do not enter the Depths without at least 20 Brightbloom Seeds. Ever.
Gloom reduces MAXIMUM hearts: Not current health — maximum health. If you have 10 hearts and stand in Gloom long enough, your maximum might drop to 4 hearts. This effect persists until you either return to the surface, stand in Lightroot light, or eat Gloom-healing food. In the worst case, a single hit from an enemy can kill you because your maximum health has been reduced to almost nothing. Check your heart container count constantly while in the Depths.
No natural light: Unlike the surface world, there is no day/night cycle in the Depths. It is permanently dark. Your only light sources are Brightbloom Seeds, Lightroots, the Miner's Armor, and weapon effects. Plan accordingly.
Falling is fatal: The Depths have bottomless pits just like the surface. Falling into one means death and a respawn at your last surface save point, losing all unsaved progress. Use your paraglider liberally when navigating uncertain terrain in the dark.

⚠️ Poe Farming Efficiency — Common Mistakes

Farming without a route: Wandering randomly in the Depths is inefficient and dangerous. Always move from Lightroot to Lightroot in a planned pattern. This ensures you have fast travel points, Gloom protection, and illuminated areas for safe collection.
Ignoring Grand Poes: Many players focus on collecting every Small Poe they see and skip risky-looking Grand Poe locations. This is backwards. A single Grand Poe is worth 20 Small Poes. Spending two minutes climbing a rock spire for one Grand Poe is vastly more efficient than spending two minutes collecting 20 individual Small Poes. Always prioritize Grand Poes, even if they look out of the way.
Not using Zonai vehicles: The central Depths are wide-open plains perfect for Zonai aircraft. A simple Fan+Wing glider lets you cover 10x the ground area in the same time, spotting Poes from the air that would be invisible on foot. If you are not using vehicles, you are farming inefficiently.
Forgetting Blood Moon respawns: If you clear a farming area and do not have enough Poes, remember that ALL Poes respawn on the next Blood Moon. There is no need to search for "fresh" areas — just re-run your previous route after the Blood Moon cutscene plays.

⚠️ Stylist Location & Purchase Issues

The stylist is NOT marked on your map: There is no quest marker, no map icon, and no NPC indicator for the Mysterious Stylist until you are practically standing next to him. You must navigate to the Plains Bargainer Statue manually. The statue itself is visible on the Depths map once you have activated nearby Lightroots — look for the stone hand icon.
Bargainer Statues look similar: There are multiple Bargainer Statues throughout the Depths. The Mysterious Stylist is specifically at the Plains statue in the central region. Other statues have different vendors or no stylist at all. Do not waste Poes at the wrong statue.
Poes are NOT Rupees: You cannot use Rupees to buy the Radiant Set. You cannot use Zonaite, materials, or any other currency. Only Poes count. If you do not have enough Poes, the purchase option will be grayed out. Farm more and return.
Individual piece purchases: Each armor piece must be bought separately with its own confirmation. There is no "buy all" option. Make sure you have 500 Poes total before committing to purchases — if you buy the Mask and Shirt first (150 + 200 = 350 Poes) but only had 400 Poes, you will be 50 short for the Tights and need to farm again.

⚠️ Armor Set Limitations

Cannot be upgraded: The Radiant Set has fixed stats and cannot be enhanced at Great Fairy Fountains. The 3 defense per piece (9 total) is all you get. This makes it less viable for late-game hard content where enemy damage scales up significantly. Treat it as a specialized build piece, not your main tank armor.
Bone Attack Up requires all 3 pieces: The set bonus ONLY activates when wearing the complete Mask, Shirt, and Tights simultaneously. Wearing one or two pieces gives you the Stal disguise and glow but NOT the damage boost. Do not buy individual pieces expecting partial benefits — commit to the full set.
Stal disguise breaks on attack: Stal enemies will ignore you while you walk past, but the moment you attack ANY enemy (Stal or otherwise), all nearby Stals will aggro. Use the disguise for positioning and ambush setup, not as a permanent immunity.
Bone weapons have low durability: Even with the damage boost, bone-fused weapons tend to break faster than metal weapons. Bring multiple backup weapons for extended combat. The good news is that bone materials are infinitely renewable — every night, new Stals rise from the ground.

6. Free Benefits

Farming 500 Poes in the Depths is not a single-purpose errand. The journey to acquire the Radiant Set will inevitably reward you with far more than just the armor. Every minute spent in the Depths yields permanent upgrades, new abilities, and valuable materials. Here is everything else you will walk away with:

Lightroots — Permanent Fast Travel Network

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Lightroot Activation

Every Lightroot you activate during your Poe farming route becomes a permanent fast travel point in the Depths. This is arguably the most valuable secondary benefit. The Depths are massive — roughly the same size as the surface map — and without Lightroots, navigation is agonizingly slow. By the time you have collected 500 Poes, you will likely have activated 10-20 new Lightroots, giving you comprehensive fast travel coverage of the central and surrounding Depths regions.

Lightroots also: illuminate massive areas (making future exploration trivial), nullify Gloom in their radius (creating safe zones for healing and restocking), and reveal the Depths map in their light circle. Each one is a permanent upgrade to your account that persists across all future play sessions.

Zonaite — Energy Cell Upgrades

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Zonaite Ore and Crystals

The Depths are the only source of Zonaite — the green crystalline ore used to upgrade your Energy Cell at crystal refining stations. An upgraded Energy Cell means more Zonai device usage time, which means longer flight durations, more powerful vehicle builds, and extended combat with Zonai-powered weapons.

While farming Poes, you will pass dozens of Zonaite deposits. Mine them all. By the end of your farming route, you will likely have enough Zonaite for 2-3 Energy Cell upgrades, effectively doubling or tripling your Zonai operational time. This alone is worth the trip — the Radiant Set is almost a bonus by comparison.

Also collect Large Zonaite deposits (distinguished by their larger size and brighter glow) — these refine into more crystal charges per unit.

Schema Stones — Autobuild Unlock

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Autobuild Blueprints

Scattered throughout the Depths, particularly near abandoned mines and ruins, are Schema Stones — stone tablets that unlock blueprints for the Autobuild ability. Autobuild lets you instantly construct pre-designed Zonai vehicles and structures without manual assembly, saving massive amounts of time.

While Poe farming, keep an eye out for these tablets. Each one unlocks a new blueprint: simple boats, hot-air balloons, combat vehicles, and more. The convenience of Autobuild cannot be overstated — instead of spending 5 minutes attaching parts, you press one button and a functional vehicle materializes in seconds. Depths exploration is the primary source of Schema Stones, and your farming route will take you past several guaranteed spawn points.

Bomb Flowers and Depths-Exclusive Materials

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Rare Combat Materials

The Depths are the sole source of Bomb Flowers — the most powerful explosive material in the game. When fused to arrows or weapons, Bomb Flowers create massive area-of-effect explosions capable of destroying rock walls, blasting enemy camps, and dealing heavy damage to bosses. Surface farming yields only a handful; a single Depths trip can net you 20-30+ Bomb Flowers.

Additionally, you will collect: Puffshrooms (create smoke clouds for stealth), Muddle Buds (confuse enemies), Dark Clumps (crafting material for dark-themed items), and various rare ores. All of these are either unavailable or extremely scarce on the surface.

Purah Pad Sensor Upgrade

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Sensor+ from Robbie

In the Depths beneath Hateno Village, you can find Robbie (yes, that Robbie from Breath of the Wild). Speaking with him here unlocks the Sensor+ upgrade for your Purah Pad — an incredibly useful tool that lets you search for ANY material in your Hyrule Compendium, not just shrines. Want to find Silent Princess? Set the sensor to detect it and follow the beeping. Need more Razorshroom? The sensor will lead you directly to the nearest spawn.

Robbie's Depths location is a short detour from most central farming routes. The Sensor+ is a permanent account upgrade that fundamentally changes how you gather materials for the rest of the game. Do not skip this.

Additional Depths Discoveries

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Hidden Treasures and Bosses

Depths exploration inevitably leads to unexpected discoveries: treasure chests containing high-tier weapons and bows (Depths chests have unique loot tables with better gear), mini-boss encounters that reward valuable Fuse materials, Yiga Clan hideouts with their own questlines and rewards, and secret areas accessible only through creative Zonai vehicle use.

The Depths also contain the Forge Construct stations, where you can exchange Zonaite for rare Zonai capsules (Fan, Rocket, Cannon, Beam Emitter, etc.). These capsules are the building blocks of vehicle creation, and stocking up on them while farming Poes is highly efficient.

PRO TIP: Treat your Radiant Set farming trip as a full Depths expedition, not a quick errand. Bring extra weapons, maximum healing items, and all the Brightbloom Seeds you can carry. Spend 2-3 hours fully exploring each region rather than rushing from Poe to Poe. You will emerge with the Radiant Set, a fully upgraded Energy Cell, 20+ Lightroots activated, a dozen Schema Stones, hundreds of Bomb Flowers and rare materials, the Sensor+ upgrade, and permanent fast travel coverage of the entire Depths. The armor is just the beginning.