Players intent on crafting Elixirs inBreath of the Wildshould consider Enduring Elixirs. These will add a Temporary Stamina Wheel to Link’s overall Stamina. to make them, players will need to farm Tireless Frogs.
Unlike Hot-Footed Frogs, Tireless Frogs can’t be found by cutting down grass. These creatures willonly appear when it’s raining, and even then, they only have two spawn areas inBreath of the Wild. Due to their rarity, players would be wise to grab as many as they can in one sitting.
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Where to Find Tireless Frogs
The Tireless Frogs will appearwhen it’s rainingin theSeres Scablands(Hyrule Ridge)and theLanayru Wetlands (Lanayru Great Spring). The worst part about rain inBreath of the Wildis how unexpected it can be. Usually it rains when Link needs to climb a Sheikah Tower or scale a mountain. Since Tireless Frogs only come out when it’s raining, this gives players two options:
Itwon’train in theEldin, Hebra,andGerudo Regions. Since the Tireless Frogs only live in Lanayru Great Spring and Hyrule Ridge, players should already know to avoid those areas.
The best way to wait for rain is to go to theSeres Scablandsor theLanayru Wetlandsand set up camp there. Campfires can be made using Wood and Flint (or a flame weapon or fire arrow). Rain can come at any time, so go through the day cycle until it appears. Keep in mind that if there’s athunderstorm, Link will need to equipnon-metal gearless he gets struck by lightning. Alternatively, he can wear the Thunder Helmif he already has it.
Refer to theyellow outlines on the below imagesfor the exact locations of the Tireless Frog habitats:
Lanayru Wetlands (Lanayru Great Spring)
The quickest way to reach the Lanayru Wetlands is by Fast Traveling to theDaka Tuss Shrine. The Shrine itself doesn’t need to be completed in order for Link to Fast Travel, but he will need to Activate it. If players haven’t found this Shrine, the other way to reach the Wetlands is by paraglidingsouthwest from the Lanayru Tower. Players can also reach the Wetlands from theWetlands Stable(directly west of the Wetlands).
Be careful when farming for Tireless Frogs in the Wetlands.There’s a Guardian prowling around, and it can be dangerous for those on a new playthrough.
Seres Scablands (Hyrule Ridge)
The Seres Scablands is betweenTabantha Bridge Stableand theRidgeland Tower. Link can quite literally take a horse from the stable and gallop on over to the Hyrule Ridge/Seres Scablands. Another way to reach the Seres Scablands is to paraglidesouthwest from Ridgeland Towerorsoutheast from Tabantha Tower.
On the above image, the Tireless Frogs will appear in the placesmarked with the star stickers. While this one is farther away than the Lanayru Wetlands, the Seres Scablands isn’t home to any dangerous enemies like Guardians. Thus, between the two, it’s the preferred location.Players can also farm Thunderwing Butterfliesin the Hyrule Ridge.
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Tireless Frog Farming Tips
If players don’t want to chase around Tireless Frogs, they can be killed with abomb or Shock Arrow. Unlike insects, the Tireless Frogs won’t disappear after dying. This is a good, quick way to farm frogs and lizards inBotW.
As always, be sure Link isn’t within the blast radius when using bombs.If using Shock Arrows, be sure to stand a good distance away before firing one at the frogs. When a Shock Arrow hits a body of water, it creates anelectric domethat zaps or kills anything it touches. The Shock Arrows have a wider reach than bombs, so they’re recommended if players don’t mind using them.
Wear gear thatincreases Link’s Stealth. This can be theSheikah Setor thePhantom Ganon Set(DLC only). If players don’t have the right armor, then they can buy or createstealth-enhancing Elixirs.
Also, players will want to remember thephysical differencesbetween theHot-Footed Frogand theTireless Frog. Hot-Footed Frogs aregreen and can be found in the grasslands; Tireless Frogs arebrown and only reside in water.Cooking a Hot-Footed Froginstead of a Tireless Frog will result in aSpeedy Elixir.
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Where to Buy & Use Tireless Frogs
For those that get impatient waiting for the rain to fall, they can buy Tireless Frogs fromBeedleat the following Stables:
He’ll have5 Tireless Frogsfor100 rupees per Frog. This can potentially total to500 rupeesif players want to buy the entire bundle. Since rupees are so rare in this game (or at least in the beginning), it’s not recommended to buy from Beedle until late-game. Players are better off hunting their own Tireless Frogs in their respective habitats.
Tireless Frogs can’t be used to upgrade armor. However, they are anecessary ingredient for Enduring Elixirs, which can be cooked at a Cooking Pot. An Enduring Elixir will give Link a Temporary Stamina Wheel (yellow), of which he can havetwo at a time. Players will needone monster partandx1-x4 Tireless Frogs. The more Tireless Frogs added, the “stronger” the Temporary Stamina Wheel. Keep in mind that once Link runs out of a Temporary Stamina Wheel,he can’t get it back. He’ll need to take another Enduring Elixir to “regain” it.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis available on Nintendo Switch.
