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How To Earn Rupees Quickly In Tears Of The Kingdom

You want it? It's yours, my friend. As long as you've got the Rupees for it.

While materials are fairly easy to come by in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there is something even more important that seems to be hiding away, glimmering in the distance. Finding Rupees in the world is a rite of passage, but you’re going to need to have a fat stash of gems if you’re hoping to survive the elements. Getting new Armor is one of the most exciting things about TotK, especially if you’re looking to freshen up your look, but you’re going to need to have some crazy money to make this happen. Let’s find some of the best ways to make rupees while you’re adventuring in the lands of Hyrule.

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Make And Sell Dishes For Rupees

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If you’re looking for a quick way to make a fast buck, cooking up some tasty dishes is a quick way to also cook up some quick cash. No matter if you’re using a Portable Pot to whip up a dish at a time, or you’ve been lucky enough to come across one of the many cooking pots around the lands of Hyrule and the Sky Islands, you should take a moment every chance you get to whip up some tasty morsels.

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Not only will these be beneficial for you if you’re in the middle of a hectic fight down in the Depths, but they can sell for a good price. You can also whip up a few elixirs and potions while you’re here if you’re hoping to get your hands dirty and make a few extra rupees on the side. Sell these off to any merchant and you’ll be ready to buy whatever you need.

Sell Ore and Jewels from Smashed Cave Rocks for Rupees

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As you make your way through the tunnels and dank caverns, you’ll come across plenty of large glimmering rocks that you can smash and bash open with your blunt weapons. You’ll want to break any of these open that you possibly can, as there is a great chance that Ore or Jewels are inside. Finding some rubies can really make your day a whole lot brighter, especially if you’re trying to save up for a specific set of armor.

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If you see anything glimmering in a cave or cavern, you’ll want to bust it open as quickly as you can. If you’ve unlocked the Fuse ability, make sure to attack a rock to the end of a two-handed weapon to ensure that you can smash through them without an issue.

Sell Your Excess Materials for Rupees

If you find that your inventory space is running a little low, get rid of some of the stuff that you have in it. Speaking to a merchant, you’ll be able to sell off plenty of materials for a great cost, so you can put those rupees toward some more useful items, such as arrows or armor. Yes, it’ll be hard parting with 90 of your 99 Wings, but you can do it. We believe in you.

While there are countless ways that you can make money, these are going to be some of the quickest around. Bracing yourself for the weather has never been easier when you can finally afford some padded clothing to maneuver around through those barren temperatures. Make sure that you’re preparing yourself for this grand adventure by checking out our Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom section below for plenty of helpful tips and tricks on your grand journey.


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Shaun Cichacki
As a fan of RPGs, Action & Retro titles, Shaun has been gaming since he was a young boy. With an overwhelming obsession involving Metal Gear Solid and Pizza Tower, you know you're in for a wild ride when it comes to things he's writing about.