Nintendo confirmed today that the Mineru's Construct amiibo for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is real, it has a release date, and pre-orders are already live. The figure arrives September 17, 2026, priced at $34.99 on Nintendo's US store. For anyone who has been quietly waiting on this one, the wait is almost over.
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The last major Tears of the Kingdom amiibo gets its moment
Mineru has been notably absent from the amiibo lineup despite being one of the most memorable characters in Tears of the Kingdom. As King Rauru's elder sister and the Sage of Spirit, she played a significant role in the game's story, and players spent a good chunk of time piloting her Zonai construct through Hyrule. The collection felt incomplete without her, and Nintendo has finally addressed that.
The figure itself looks solid. Nintendo's product listing confirms the amiibo features articulated arms that you can reposition and pose, which is a step up from the static figures in the same lineup. That alone makes it a more interesting shelf piece than most.
What you actually unlock in-game
Here's what tapping the amiibo does across compatible titles:
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - random item drops, plus a chance to receive a special fabric for Link's paraglider
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - random item drops
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - random item drops
The paraglider fabric is the standout reward for Tears of the Kingdom players. These cosmetic unlocks have always been a solid reason to pick up the Zelda amiibo figures, and a Mineru-themed paraglider design is exactly the kind of thing dedicated fans will want. The random item drops in Breath of the Wild can include high-value gear, so there is practical value beyond the cosmetics.
Timing alongside a broader Zelda push
The announcement lands at an interesting moment. Nintendo has been actively expanding the Tears of the Kingdom ecosystem, with a Switch 2 Edition of the game now available (also accessible through a Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership). The same wave of announcements included a new trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, where Mineru is a playable character. Releasing the amiibo ahead of that game's launch makes sense from a product alignment standpoint.
The amiibo line tends to sell out fast on launch day for popular Zelda characters. The Sages from Tears of the Kingdom have been particularly sought after, and Mineru's Construct, being the final piece of that set, will likely see strong demand.
Official Mineru amiibo box art
Pre-orders are live right now
Nintendo moved fast on this one. The pre-order page on Nintendo's US store went live the same day as the announcement, which is not always the case with amiibo reveals. If you want to lock in a copy at the standard price, now is the time to act.
The September 17 release date gives collectors a few months to plan, but given how quickly the Zelda amiibo tend to disappear from shelves, securing a pre-order is the safer play. For broader context on what else is coming to Nintendo platforms this year, our gaming guides hub has you covered on compatible titles and what to expect from upcoming releases.
