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BotW Fireproof Lizard: Locations, Cooking Effect, and Armor Upgrades

Fireproof Lizard in Breath of the Wild: 28 placed in the world, most of them near Southern Mine (15); gives a dish Fireproof (strength 1).

10/16/2026 1.6.0 QuestFern Team Last updated: 10/16/2026 2 min read

Fireproof Lizard is a critter in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This page shows where it is placed, explains what it does in a dish, and adds up what the armor upgrades need.

Fireproof Lizard Fireproof Lizard 耐火蜥蜴 · 耐火蜥

Type
critter
Cooking effect
Fireproof · strength 1
Sells for
5 rupees
Fixed spots in the world
28

Where do you find Fireproof Lizard?

The map shows all 28 places the game’s world data puts Fireproof Lizard. Zoom in, and tick the ones you have picked up.

Found 0 / 28
Shown on the map: 28

Drag to move and zoom in to tell the points apart; on a computer, click the map first and the mouse wheel zooms it. Ticks are saved in this browser only; no account is needed.

The same places summed by nearest landmark, largest group first. “Show on map” moves the map above to one of them.

Nearest landmark Region Plants Location
Southern Mine Eldin 15 ⌖ Show on map
Shadow Hamlet Ruins Eldin 4 ⌖ Show on map
Maw of Death Mountain Eldin 3 ⌖ Show on map
Stolock Bridge Eldin 3 ⌖ Show on map
Foothill Stable Eldin 1 ⌖ Show on map
Goron City Eldin 1 ⌖ Show on map
Lake Intenoch Eldin 1 ⌖ 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 Fireproof Lizard do in a dish?

Cooked into a dish it gives Fireproof (Fireproof recipes). In the game’s cooking data its value for this effect is 1; the strongest ingredient with this effect has 2. To plan a dish from what you carry, use the recipe finder.

1 recipe names Fireproof Lizard outright:

  • Fireproof Elixir

Which armor upgrades need Fireproof Lizard?

3 pieces of armor. The table gives the amount each level asks for; all of them together cost 12. For every other material, see armor upgrade materials.

Armor Set ★★★★★★★★★★ Total
Flamebreaker Helm Flamebreaker Set 13—— 4
Flamebreaker Boots Flamebreaker Set 13—— 4
Flamebreaker Armor Flamebreaker Set 13—— 4
To take every piece to four stars12
Link wearing the full Flamebreaker set, front and back
The Flamebreaker Set: its upgrades ask for Fireproof Lizard.

What else is Fireproof Lizard for?

  • Selling: 5 rupees each.

See also

FAQ

Where do you find Fireproof Lizard?
The game places 28 in the world. The largest groups are near Southern Mine (15), Shadow Hamlet Ruins (4), and Maw of Death Mountain (3).
What does Fireproof Lizard do in a dish?
In a dish it gives Fireproof at strength 1.
Which armor needs Fireproof Lizard?
Flamebreaker Set: 12 in all to take every piece to four stars.
How much does Fireproof Lizard sell for?
5 rupees each.

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