The vast world of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild offers players countless secrets, unique challenges, and special equipment to collect. Among the most striking and visually distinctive outfits in the game is the Dark Armor Set, which transforms Link into a shadow-like figure reminiscent of Dark Link. Acquiring this specialized gear requires tracking down a elusive merchant and gathering a specific type of currency derived from monsters.
Finding Kilton and the Fang and Bone Shop
Before you can purchase the Dark Armor Set, you must first locate a mysterious merchant named Kilton, who runs a mobile shop called the Fang and Bone. His initial appearance is always at Skull Lake, situated in the stormy northeastern region of Akkala. You must approach his skull-shaped island at night to initiate a conversation and unlock his business model.
After this initial encounter, Kilton will begin appearing near the outskirts of major towns and villages across Hyrule strictly during the night hours. He sets up his colorful balloon shop after 9:00 PM and vanishes before dawn arrives. You can easily find him outside Kakariko Village, Hateno Village, or Zora's Domain once his journey begins.
Understanding Mon and Farming Monster Parts
Kilton does not accept standard Hyrulean Rupees for his unique inventory items. Instead, he utilizes a specialized currency known as Mon, which can only be acquired by trading your unwanted monster parts. Different materials yield varying amounts of Mon depending on the rarity of the creature you defeated.
Farming high-level materials like Lynel guts, Hinox parts, or dragon horn shards is the most efficient method to quickly accumulate large sums of Mon. Trading basic items like ChuChu jelly or Bokoblin horns provides much smaller returns, making giant beast hunts highly preferable. Planning your routes around recurring mini-boss spawns ensures a steady supply of currency.
Unlocking the Dark Armor Set Pieces
The Dark Armor Set consists of three distinct pieces including the Dark Hood, the Dark Tunic, and the Dark Trousers. Kilton does not offer the entire set immediately when you first discover his shop. Players must successfully conquer all four Divine Beasts scattered across the main storyline to unlock these armor pieces in his inventory.
Once the narrative prerequisites are satisfied, the gear becomes available for purchase at a significant cumulative Mon cost. The Dark Hood requires 1,999 Mon, while the Dark Tunic and Dark Trousers cost 999 Mon each. Saving up approximately 4,000 Mon beforehand allows you to purchase the full uniform in a single transaction.
Stat Boosts and In Game Tactical Advantages
Equipping the full Dark Armor Set grants Link a unique set bonus known as Night Speed Up. This mechanical passive enhancement dramatically increases your movement speed while exploring the wilderness during evening hours. It allows for efficient navigation through dangerous terrain when visibility drops.
It is important to note that this shadowy set cannot be upgraded at the Great Fairy Fountains, leaving its baseline defense value relatively low. Additionally, the armor provokes unique frightened reactions from ordinary town citizens when you walk past them. Balancing this aesthetic appeal with stronger combat gear is vital for surviving major endgame encounters.
