The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom - Device Dispensers and How to Use Them

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Device Dispensers and How to Use Them

You likely discovered Device Dispensers while travelling across the enchanting world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game, but what are those and how to use them?

Updated for Season of the Deep on May 28th, 2023, Season 21 | Pixel

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom - Device Dispensers and How to Use Them
Device Dispenser

In the Legend of Zelda, Device Dispensers are remnants of an ancient civilization in Hyrule. Additionally, you will often find next to those mysterious machines one or more Zonai Constructs. This guide will explain more about Zonai Devices. Also, their role in the game and how to activate and use the Zonai Device Dispensers.

Device Dispensers in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom -Activated Device Dispenser
Activated Device Dispenser

Device Dispensers are special Zonai remnants scattered around the Hyrule and can supply Link with various functional Zonai Devices. As a result, you can use them to craft weapons or structures with Ultrahand and Fuse abilities. There are 27 Zonai Devices and 28 Device Dispensers in the game. However, each dispenser can offer different zonai devices. Also, if you used a specific dispenser, you can see exactly which devices it dropped by opening the map and hovering the pointer over the dispenser map location.

All Zonai Devices from Device Dispensers

Device Dispensers can generate the following Zonai Devices:

Zonai DeviceDescription
MirrorFocuses and reflects light. Use it to provide extended-distance illumination.
BalloonWhen filled with hot air ascends to the air. Also, the hotter air, the faster it raises.
SpringA trampoline, when activated, expands and bounces objects into the air.
WingA harness lifts to ride the wind and slowly falls. Furthermore, you can adjust its path by balancing at the centre.
Hover StoneCan control and defy gravity.
FanProduces wind, can transport objects and generate trust.
Portable PotUsed on flat surfaces to cook only one recipe, it can be used as a cooking pot.
Electric FanProduces wind, can transport objects and generate trust. However, it’s stronger than a regular Fan
Small TireWeel that spins, yet designed for flat surfaces.
Big TireWeel that spins, designed for any terrain.
Construct HeadAlways faces the detected enemy.
CartIf powered, it moves efficiently over flat surfaces.
BatteryMaintains Zonai-charge energy, also can extend duration or power other Zonai devices.
LightEmits Light

Zonai Devices from Device Dispensers:

Zonai DeviceDescription
RocketProduces powerful thrust but burns out quickly
Steering StickCan control the direction and activate all connected devices when attached to the ride.
Time BombCreates timed explosion that can activate other Zonai devices.
CannonCannon that shoot projectiles that explode on contact.
Flame EmitterShoots fire and can be used as a weapon against monsters.
Frost EmitterShoots frost and can be used as a weapon against monsters.
Shock EmitterShoots lighting and can be used as a weapon against monsters.
Beam EmitterShoots beam of light can be used as a weapon against monsters.
HydrantGushes water when struck.
SledA slick platform that minimizes friction.
Big BatteryMaintains a big portion of Zonai-charge energy and can extend duration or power other Zonai devices.
StabilizerStands upright when activated and can lift up anything attached to it.
StakeWhen placed in the ground or on a wall is immovable and sturdy.
Homing CartAutomatically detects and charges into monsters.

How to activate and use Device Dispensers

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Zonai Device Example – Portable Pot

To activate the Device Dispensers, place in the bowl any Zonai material, for example, charge or construct horns. You can find all those materials by defeating constructs or inside construct remains.

  • To activate Zonai Device Dispensers, follow the steps:
  • Firstly, enter your inventory by pressing the “+” button.
  • Use “ZR” and “ZL” to find the materials tab and find inside Zonai parts.
  • Press “A” and choose the “hold” option.
  • When Link holds the number of materials, you must exit the inventory (“B”) and place them in the green bowl.
  • The Device Dispenser will generate random Devices for you
  • Don’t forget to collect them!

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