The Ancient Battle Axe++ is widely considered the strongest weapon in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, dealing 80 base damage when fully upgraded with Ancient Gears and Springs. However, "strongest" can mean different things depending on playstyle. The Royal Guard's Claymore and other Royal Guard weapons offer high damage output and durability, while one-handed swords like the Ancient Short Sword provide faster attack speed. For raw damage potential, the Savage Lynel Crusher from silver or white-maned Lynels delivers up to 78 base damage and has excellent reach. The Thunderblade and other elemental weapons excel in specific situations—the Thunderblade is particularly effective against flying enemies and in storms. Ancient weapons scale well because they can be upgraded multiple times at Cherry, and they deal extra damage to Guardians. Crusher-type weapons hit harder but swing slower, while swords offer better speed. Many players favor weapons based on their unique abilities rather than pure damage numbers: the Savage Lynel Bow allows for powerful arrow combinations, and weapons with special perks like damage boosts or elemental effects often outperform raw damage dealers in practice. Ultimately, the "strongest" weapon depends on whether you prioritize single-hit damage, attack speed, durability, special abilities, or effectiveness against specific enemy types. Most experienced players rotate between several high-tier weapons rather than relying on a single strongest option.