Alabaster Dawn Elements & Damage Types
How the Alabaster Dawn element system works — damage types, boss weaknesses and reaction chains.
Element matchups matter a lot more in Alabaster Dawn than in classic Zelda — a mismatched Divine Weapon doubles boss times.
Element matchup table
| Element | Strong vs | Weak vs |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Frost armour, plants | Fire-aligned bosses |
| Frost | Fire-aura enemies | Frost-aligned bosses |
| Electric | Water-aligned targets | Insulated enemies |
| Holy | Undead, Hollow | Sun-blessed enemies |
| Dark | Holy-armoured enemies | Light-wreathed foes |
| Physical | Unarmoured | Armoured / golems |
Reactions
- Fire + Frost → Shatter (+stagger).
- Electric + Water → Chain (arcing damage).
- Holy + Dark → Cleanse (removes status ticks).
FAQ
Do elements matter on normal enemies?
Yes — on-weakness hits apply a stagger multiplier that cuts routine fights significantly shorter.