Summary
With the recent release ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, fans have been immersing themselves once again in the vast and varied world of Hyrule. The game serves as a direct sequel to the much-lovedThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildand continues the story a few years after the previous game.
Though the gameplay and storyline have changed, there are plenty of elements inTears of the KingdomthatLegend of Zeldafans will find familiar. One such element is the game’s currency system, Rupees, and the relatedmanagement of in-game resources. Players will need to make sure the items they choose to get rid of are the best items to sell.
Updated on Jun 09, 2025 by Renri Seong:There are countless weapons and materials thatTears of the Kingdom (TotK)players will be collecting during their playthrough. Armor upgrades and purchasing armor can swiftly drain Link’s wallet before players even realize it, so selling items can guarantee Link won’t be without any money to spend. Fortunately, certain items are worth selling for extra Rupees thanks to their over-abundance, such as the Brightbloom Seeds. Other items such as Gems and Dragon Parts can fetch a pretty Rupee, butTotKplayers will want to be careful when selling these rare items, as they’re uncommon and difficult to farm. The following list has been updated to include the sales price and uses for each item below.
16Apples
Used for: Cooking
Though they may not fetch the highest price, the sheer abundance of apples across Hyrule makes them an ideal candidate forselling to merchants.Applesare incredibly easy to farm and can be found on trees, in crates, or even lying around outside stables.
Players can chop down trees to get all their apples at once, use arrows to shoot them down, or use Link’s new Ultrahand ability to pluck them from the trees. Any kind of adventuring players choose to undertake in the game will likely see them collect hundreds of apples with little effort.
15Elixirs
Used for: Obtaining Buffs
Elixirs can be incredibly useful duringLink’s many adventures, but some players might find that they end up with more than they could ever hope to use. In this case, selling elixirs is an ideal way to recoup some funds as well as create more space in the inventory.
Different elixirs will sell for different amounts depending on the rarity of the monster parts and bugs used to make them. The most expensive elixirs to sell are ones made with Lynel parts. However, these elixirs are also more powerful and may be worth holding on to.
Varies (depends on the Elixir’s strengths and duration)
14Cooked Food
Used for: Restoring Health, Obtaining Buffs, etc
Like elixirs, many players will soon find their inventory full ofcooked food and dishesif they’re making the most of the new recipe mechanic. Sometimes players may even find themselves eating the excess food just to create more room for one with a specific effect. However, selling excess meals and cooked food is a much more lucrative option.
Meals will sell for different amounts depending on their ingredients, effects, and complexity. It’s a good idea to strategically sell meals so that players avoid having too much of one type. Selling simple cooked meat is also a great option, as all players need to do is go on a short hunting trip and roast the meat on a fire.
Varies (depends on the meal’s recovery power and effects)
13Flint
Used for: Starting Fires, Armor Upgrades
One of the many returning features ofBreath of the Wildis the presence of mineable ore in the mountains, caves, and underground areas of Hyrule. These ore deposits are easily spotted by their shining obsidian-like appearance and can be broken by any kind of blunt weapon.
One of the most common material drops from these rocks isFlint, which players will need if they want to build a campfire. Flint can also be found near stables alongside other common necessities like wood and fruit.
12Amber
Used for: Fusion, Armor Upgrades
Amberis another material that can be found in the ore deposits around the map, as well as in chests and in drops from certain enemies.Legend of Zeldafans may not recognize the mineral at first, asit looks differentfrom that itsBreath of the Wildcounterpart. It has added functionality in fused weaponry but is still useful for selling to merchants.
Finding Amber is difficult in the earlier levels of the game but, as players progress, they will gain more and more access to it. Amber isn’t as useful as some of the other gems when it comes to fusing, so it’s a safer option to sell. Amber sells for less than it used to in Breath of the Wild at the following price inTears of the Kingdom:
11Opals
Used for: Armor Upgrades, Weapon Fusion
Another returning material isOpal, which can be found through several means inTears of the Kingdom. Much like the other gems, Opal is primarily acquired by smashing ore deposits in certain areas ofthe open world map. Opals can also be found in chests and dropped by Talus enemies of varying types.
Like Amber, the selling price of Opals has dropped to half of what it used to go for inBreath of the Wild. However, selling them is still a decent way to get income thanks to how common they are.
10Topaz
Topazis another, more precious gem that can be found withinTears of the Kingdom. Players will find Topaz in chests, rare ore deposits, or in drops from Luminous and Rare Stone Talus enemies. Rare ore deposits can be identified by their different coloration to common ore deposits and are more likely to grant precious gems.
The Topaz sales price has dropped 100 Rupees since the previous game. Players should sell Topaz with more caution than other items, as it is commonly used in armor upgrades and can be harder to come by than other gems.
9Rubies
Continuing the gem trend isRuby, which is another precious gem returning to the latestLegend of Zeldagame. Rubies are found in chests, rare ore deposits, and in drops from a variety of Talus enemies. Rubies are associated with the fire element in the game so can be found fromIgneo Talus enemiesin particular.
Due to their association with the fire element, Rubies do have a specific use in fused weaponry. Players should, therefore, be certain any Rubies they sell are excess. InTears of the Kingdom, Rubies now sell less than their original 210 price inBreath of the Wild.
8Sapphires
In opposition to Rubies is the precious gem ofSapphire, which is associated withthe ice elementwithin the game. Sapphires can also be found in chests and rare ore deposits but are commonly dropped by Frost Talus enemies too.
Sapphires have a similar elemental effect to Rubies when used within fused weaponry, only this time for ice-type enhancements. Equal care should be taken to ensure any Sapphires are not needed before selling them. Sapphires sell for 260 Rupees less than their price inBreath of the Wild.
7Diamonds
Rounding out the list of lucrative items is theDiamond, a rare jewel that can be found only in certain locations of the game. So far, only one chest has been confirmed to contain a Diamond inTears of the Kingdom, and only the higher-level Talus enemies will drop them.
Diamonds are the only gems that haven’t been cut down on selling price. Though they do have a high fuse damage level, they don’t offer any elemental benefit to fused weaponry. Therefore, players can be safe in the knowledge that Diamonds are one of the best items in the game to sell.
