How to build a Tank in Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)

Screenshot by PC Invasion

Have you ever felt like you needed more offensive and defensive capabilities in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Building a Tank in the game can unlock those perks for you. Players around the world have gotten creative with their building methods and have discovered unique contraptions to aid in their gameplay. One of the most popular creations has been the Tank, and we’re here to provide you with a guide on how to build it yourself.

How To Build A Tank In Tears Of The Kingdom – TotK

A talented Reddit user first discovered this intricate build. This advanced device is highly defensive and allows Link to take cover while also having some offensive abilities to shoot enemies in his way.

Tutorial for an Advanced Tank Build!Read! It’ll be easy to build the same Tank design I posted yesterday if you follow this!
by u/AlfredoTheImpasta in tearsofthekingdom

If you’re interested in building your own Tank in Tears of the Kingdom, here is a list of Zonai Devices you’ll need:

  • Small Wheels x6
  • Carts x4
  • Sleds x3
  • Beam Emitters x2
  • Construct Heads x2
  • Stake
  • Spring
  • Steering Stick
  • Cannon
How To Build A Tank In Tears Of The Kingdom Totk Combat

Screenshot by PC Invasion

Once you’ve collected all the Zonai Devices you need, you can choose a location to start your build. If you follow the video tutorial, the build process should be a breeze. While building, you may encounter some frustrating moments like when I was struggling to get the wheels even. If any part of the build is slightly off, the Tank may not work as well as it should. However, if you have Autobuild, you can recreate the Tank anytime by spending Zonaite.

While the Tank is an ingenious tool, it comes with its own set of challenges. One of the issues is that some vehicles in Tears of the Kingdom can be hard to steer, including the Tank which can only make wide turns. Be cautious on tight corners and enjoy testing the Tank in battles against Hinox or dangerous Bokoblins.


If you want to try building the Tank in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the game is available on Nintendo Switch.