The Legend of Zelda · Game
Rupee
Rupees are the colorful gemstone currency of The Legend of Zelda series, sorted by color from the humble green to the rare orange.
Quick facts
- Value of Rupee
- Green rupee = 1; gold and silver rupees are worth far more
- Source
- The Legend of Zelda · Game
- Type
- soft
- First appearance
- The Legend of Zelda (1986)
- Publisher
- Nintendo
Rupee overview
Rupees turn Hyrule into a place where money literally grows in the grass. Cutting bushes, smashing pots and opening chests rains gems of different colors, each worth a set amount, from the green rupee worth one to silver and gold rupees worth hundreds.
Most games cap how many rupees Link can carry, so the real challenge is often having a wallet big enough rather than finding the rupees themselves.
How to get Rupee
Cut grass, lift rocks, break pots and open chests. Selling treasures to certain shopkeepers is a reliable late-game income.
What Rupee is used for
Spent on equipment, potions, upgrades and the occasional toll. Some games let you gamble rupees in mini-games.
Rupee converted to real money
No real conversion; values range from 1 to 300+ per gem
History of Rupee
Rupees debuted in the original 1986 The Legend of Zelda and have appeared in nearly every entry since, changing shape and color over the decades.
Tips and trivia
Upgrade your wallet as early as possible — a small wallet means you literally cannot pick up larger rupees.
Economy in The Legend of Zelda
Rupees make the world tactile: grass, pots, rocks, chests, enemies and minigames can all become small bursts of money. The economy is usually simple, but wallet limits and color values make every pickup feel readable.
The economy is easiest to understand through practical routes: how currency is earned, which early purchases matter and which expensive goals are worth saving for.
How much Rupee is worth
The value of this money is best understood through in-game prices: basic items, upgrades, rare equipment and late-game services.
Price catalog in The Legend of Zelda
Prices can change between entries, shops, updates or barter systems, so the context column matters as much as the number.
| Item | Price | Category | Context | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylian Hood | 60 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Hylian set |
| Hylian Tunic | 120 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Hylian set |
| Hylian Trousers | 90 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Hylian set |
| Soldier’s Helm | 180 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Soldier set |
| Soldier’s Armor | 250 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Soldier set |
| Soldier’s Greaves | 200 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Soldier set |
| Stealth Mask | 500 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Stealth set |
| Stealth Chest Guard | 700 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Stealth set |
| Stealth Tights | 600 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Stealth set |
| Snowquill Headdress | 650 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Cold-resistance set |
| Snowquill Tunic | 500 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Cold-resistance set |
| Snowquill Trousers | 1,000 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Cold-resistance set |
| Flamebreaker Helm | 2,000 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Heat-resistance set |
| Flamebreaker Armor | 600 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Heat-resistance set |
| Flamebreaker Boots | 700 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Heat-resistance set |
| Desert Voe Headband | 450 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Gerudo-region set |
| Desert Voe Spaulder | 1,300 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Gerudo-region set |
| Desert Voe Trousers | 650 Rupees | Armor | Breath of the Wild shop price | Gerudo-region set |
How to earn Rupee
Players earn rupees by cutting grass, breaking pots, opening chests, defeating enemies, selling treasures, clearing minigames and completing side quests.
Best ways to farm Rupee
Useful routes include repeatable battles, selling extra loot, clearing side content and focusing on rewards that help progression at the same time.
What Rupee buys
Rupees pay for shields, arrows, bombs, potions, upgrades, minigame entries, maps, services and occasional tolls.
Rare items and expensive goals
Large colored rupees, wallet upgrades, rare treasures, special arrows, armor sets and expensive late-game services are frequent money goals.
Economy systems
Key systems include wallets, color-coded rupee values, shop inventories, minigames, treasure chests, sellable loot and upgrade costs.
Practical tips
Do not spend everything on minor upgrades. Keep a reserve for healing, travel and required progression costs.
Common questions
What is the main currency here? It is the money used for the work’s shops, upgrades or economy.
How do you earn it faster? Repeat high-value content, sell unneeded loot and focus on rewards that also improve your character or party.
Is there a real-world conversion? No official fixed conversion is available; item prices inside the work are more useful.