BotW Blue Nightshade: Locations, Cooking Effect, and Armor Upgrades
Blue Nightshade in Breath of the Wild: 131 placed in the world, most of them near Great Fairy Fountain (29); gives a dish Sneaky (strength 1).
Blue Nightshade is a plant or vegetable in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game describes it this way: “A plant that grows in quieter areas of Hyrule. At night, it gives off a soft glow. Cook with it to increase your stealth.” This page shows where it is placed, explains what it does in a dish, and adds up what the armor upgrades need.
Blue Nightshade 潛行草 · 潜行草
- Type
- plant or vegetable
- Cooking effect
- Sneaky · strength 1
- Sells for
- 4 rupees
- Fixed spots in the world
- 131
Where do you find Blue Nightshade?
The map shows all 131 places the game’s world data puts Blue Nightshade. Zoom in, and tick the ones you have picked up.
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The 20 landmarks with the most, largest group first. “Show on map” moves the map above to one of them.
| Nearest landmark | Region | Plants | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Fairy Fountain | Dueling Peaks | 29 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Farosh Hills | Lake | 22 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Korok Forest | Woodland | 9 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Yambi Lake | Faron | 8 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Wetland Stable | Lanayru | 6 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Veiled Falls | Lanayru | 4 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Mekar Island | Woodland | 4 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Hopper Pond | Central | 3 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Hills of Baumer | Dueling Peaks | 3 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Rutala Dam | Lanayru | 3 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Nima Plain | Ridgeland | 3 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Salari Hill | Woodland | 3 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Ukuku Plains | Akkala | 2 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Kakariko Bridge | Dueling Peaks | 2 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Dalite Forest | Gerudo | 2 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Forest of Spirits | Great Plateau | 2 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Zodobon Highlands | Hateno | 2 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Akkala Parade Ground Ruins | Lanayru | 2 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Brynna Plain | Lanayru | 2 | ⌖ Show on map |
| Ruto Mountain | Lanayru | 2 | ⌖ Show on map |
These are the fixed placements only. What you pick grows back after a while, so one or two reliable spots are enough.
What does Blue Nightshade do in a dish?
Cooked into a dish it gives Sneaky (Sneaky recipes). In the game’s cooking data its value for this effect is 1; the strongest ingredient with this effect has 3. To plan a dish from what you carry, use the recipe finder.
Which armor upgrades need Blue Nightshade?
3 pieces of armor. The table gives the amount each level asks for; all of them together cost 24. For every other material, see armor upgrade materials.
| Armor | Set | ★ | ★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stealth Mask | Stealth Set | 3 | 5 | — | — | 8 |
| Stealth Tights | Stealth Set | 3 | 5 | — | — | 8 |
| Stealth Chest Guard | Stealth Set | 3 | 5 | — | — | 8 |
| To take every piece to four stars | 24 | |||||
What else is Blue Nightshade for?
- Selling: 4 rupees each.
See also
FAQ
Where do you find Blue Nightshade?
What does Blue Nightshade do in a dish?
Which armor needs Blue Nightshade?
How much does Blue Nightshade sell for?
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