BotW The Weapon Connoisseur: All 8 Weapons in Order
The Weapon Connoisseur in Breath of the Wild: Nebb’s eight requests in order, where to get the weapons, and why a stronger variant may not count.
What does Nebb want?
Show Nebb eight weapons in a fixed order. The Weapon Connoisseur is a Hateno Village side quest in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. He checks the weapon you brought, rewards that stage, then asks for the next one; you keep the equipment.
Find the boy in Hateno Village during the day and agree to help with his grandfather’s collection of weapon stories. Start with a Traveler’s Sword, even if you already own a later request.
Which eight weapons do you need, and where can you get them?
| Order | Exact weapon | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traveler’s Sword | Use the weapon page’s placement table; keep this basic sword if you find one early |
| 2 | Fire Rod | Defeat a Fire Wizzrobe and pick up its rod |
| 3 | Moblin Club | Look for the plain wooden club carried by Moblins |
| 4 | Duplex Bow | Defeat a bow-wielding Yiga Footsoldier |
| 5 | Windcleaver | Defeat a Yiga Blademaster and collect its sword |
| 6 | Ancient Battle Axe+ | A Guardian Scout carrying the axe in a Modest Test of Strength |
| 7 | Frostspear | Follow the spear’s placement table; the other frost weapons do not count |
| 8 | Ancient Short Sword | Buy it from the ancient oven after Robbie’s Research |
Each stage names a specific item. A Meteor Rod does not replace a Fire Rod, and a Spiked Moblin Club does not replace a Moblin Club. Check the name in the equipment menu before traveling back.
How should you handle the harder requests?
Keep a weapon for a later request as soon as you obtain it. You do not have to carry all eight at once, but using a rare one until it breaks creates another collection trip. A weapon already shown can safely go back into normal use.
For the Windcleaver, the Yiga enemy guide explains Blademaster attacks. Wait for an opening, dodge the heavy slash and counter; collect the dropped sword before leaving. Do not confuse the Footsoldier’s bow with the Blademaster’s weapon.
The axe is the most easily confused request: one plus sign. Look at the reward weapon’s name rather than assuming that any Test of Strength supplies the right version. The Guardian guide covers the different Scouts.
The last request comes from a shop. Restore the Akkala lab’s furnace first, then bring 1,000 rupees, 15 Ancient Springs, 5 Ancient Shafts and 2 Ancient Cores for the Ancient Short Sword. The ancient materials guide lists those parts and the other purchases.
Why is Nebb not accepting a weapon?
| Problem | What to check |
|---|---|
| You brought a later request | Read the current Adventure Log entry and finish that stage first |
| The name is almost right | Compare the full name, including the plus sign; stronger variants are separate items |
| Nebb cannot see it | Dismount your horse, equip the requested item and talk again |
| The final sword is missing from your bag | Purchase the Ancient Short Sword; an Ancient Battle Axe is not a substitute |
After the final showing, Nebb gives you a Diamond and the quest is complete. The other Hateno errands are in the side quest list.
FAQ
What is the weapon order for The Weapon Connoisseur?
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Why does the Ancient Battle Axe not count?
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