The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Monster Guide
👹 Monster Overview
Tears of the Kingdom features a diverse monster system spread across Hyrule's surface, sky, and Depths. Each monster has unique attack patterns and drops.
| Monster Type | Quantity | Avg. Attack | Drop Value | Danger Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Common Monsters | 15+ | 5-15 | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 🔵 Elite Monsters | 8+ | 20-40 | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| 🔴 Boss Monsters | 5+ | 50+ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 🐴 Wildlife | 10+ | 0 | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 💀 Depths Monsters | 8+ | 15-30 | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
🟢 Common Monsters
Bokoblin Variants
| Monster Name | Attack | Health | Drops | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokoblin | 5 | 20 | Bokoblin Fang | Plains, Forests |
| Blue Bokoblin | 8 | 30 | Blue Bokoblin Horn | Mountains, Caves |
| Black Bokoblin | 10 | 40 | Black Bokoblin Horn | Ruins, Outposts |
| Silver Bokoblin | 12 | 50 | Silver Bokoblin Horn | Depths |
Combat Strategy
- Weak Point — Head (attacking the head deals extra damage)
- Attack Pattern — Melee attacks, weapon throws
- Counter Strategy — Maintain distance, use bow and arrow to target the head
- Recommended Weapon — One-handed sword + Ice fusion
Moblin Variants
| Monster Name | Attack | Health | Drops | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moblin | 8 | 30 | Moblin Fang | Mountains, Caves |
| Blue Moblin | 12 | 45 | Blue Moblin Horn | Ruins, Outposts |
| Black Moblin | 15 | 60 | Black Moblin Horn | Depths |
| Silver Moblin | 18 | 75 | Silver Moblin Horn | Deep Depths |
Combat Strategy
- Weak Point — Belly (attacking the belly deals extra damage)
- Attack Pattern — Heavy attacks, charges
- Counter Strategy — Dodge charges then counterattack the belly
- Recommended Weapon — Two-handed weapon + Fire fusion
Goblin Variants
| Monster Name | Attack | Health | Drops | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goblin | 3 | 10 | Goblin Fang | Plains, Forests |
| Blue Goblin | 5 | 15 | Blue Goblin Horn | Mountains |
| Red Goblin | 7 | 20 | Red Goblin Horn | Ruins |
Combat Strategy
- Weak Point — Head (one-hit kill)
- Attack Pattern — Quick attacks, group tactics
- Counter Strategy — Prioritize eliminating them to avoid being swarmed
- Recommended Weapon — Bow and arrow + Elemental fusion
🔵 Elite Monsters
Hinox
| Monster Name | Attack | Health | Drops | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinox | 25 | 500 | Hinox Horn | Various regions |
| Fire Hinox | 30 | 600 | Fire Hinox Horn | Volcanic areas |
| Ice Hinox | 28 | 550 | Ice Hinox Horn | Snowy mountain areas |
| Thunder Hinox | 32 | 650 | Thunder Hinox Horn | Thunderstorm areas |
Combat Strategy
- Weak Point — Eye (attacking the eye deals critical damage)
- Attack Pattern — Stomps, throws, area attacks
- Counter Strategy — Climb to attack the eye, exploit elemental weaknesses
- Recommended Weapon — Bow and arrow + Elemental arrows
Golem
| Monster Name | Attack | Health | Drops | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golem | 35 | 800 | Golem Heart | Sky regions |
| Fire Golem | 40 | 900 | Fire Golem Heart | Volcanic sky |
| Ice Golem | 38 | 850 | Ice Golem Heart | Snowy sky |
| Thunder Golem | 42 | 950 | Thunder Golem Heart | Stormy sky |
Combat Strategy
- Weak Point — Back core (requires climbing)
- Attack Pattern — Heavy strikes, area attacks, summon minions
- Counter Strategy — Climb and attack the back core, exploit elemental weaknesses
- Recommended Weapon — Two-handed weapon + Elemental fusion
Dragons
| Monster Name | Attack | Health | Drops | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinraal | 50 | 2000 | Fire Dragon Materials | Volcanic areas |
| Naydra | 45 | 1800 | Ice Dragon Materials | Snowy mountain areas |
| Farosh | 48 | 1900 | Thunder Dragon Materials | Thunderstorm areas |
| Light Dragon | 55 | 2200 | Legendary Dragon Materials | Sky regions |
Combat Strategy
- Weak Point — Dragon horn (shoot the horn for rare materials)
- Attack Pattern — Elemental breath, flight attacks
- Counter Strategy — Ride the dragon and shoot the horn to collect rare materials
- Recommended Weapon — Bow and arrow + Light Arrow
🔴 Boss Monsters
King Gleeok
| Monster Name | Attack | Health | Drops | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Gleeok | 60 | 3000 | Legendary Material Bundle | Deep Depths |
Combat Strategy
- Phase 1 — Human form, attack defensive gaps from the front
- Phase 2 — Giant dragon form, climb and attack the head core
- Phase 3 — Final form, follow Zelda's light to attack weak points
- Recommended Equipment — Master Sword + Legendary armor set
Demon King Ganondorf
| Monster Name | Attack | Health | Drops | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demon King Ganondorf | 80 | 5000 | Completion Rewards | Hyrule Castle |
Combat Strategy
- Phase 1 — Human form, parry and counter sword combos
- Phase 2 — Giant dragon form, climb and attack the head
- Phase 3 — Final form, follow the light's guidance to attack weak points
- Recommended Equipment — Master Sword + Legendary armor set + Full buff elixirs
🐴 Wildlife
Rideable Animals
| Animal Name | Speed | Stamina | Taming Difficulty | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse | Fast | High | ★★☆☆☆ | Plains |
| Wild Horse | Very Fast | Very High | ★★★★☆ | Deep plains |
| Camel | Medium | Medium | ★★★☆☆ | Desert |
| Deer | Fast | Medium | ★★★☆☆ | Forests |
Wildlife Uses
| Use Type | Animal Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Riding | Horse, Camel | Fast travel |
| Materials | Birds, Deer | Cooking ingredients |
| Quests | Specific animals | Side quests |
💀 Depths Monsters
Depths-Exclusive Monsters
| Monster Name | Attack | Health | Drops | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloom Bokoblin | 10 | 40 | Gloom Materials | Depths plains |
| Gloom Moblin | 15 | 60 | Rare Gloom Materials | Depths mountains |
| Gloom Golem | 35 | 800 | Gloom Golem Heart | Deep Depths |
| Phantom Hinox | 30 | 600 | Phantom Hinox Horn | Depths ruins |
Depths Monster Characteristics
- Gloom Attacks — Contact with Gloom causes continuous damage
- High Attack Power — Depths monsters have higher attack than surface variants
- Rare Drops — Drop rare Gloom materials
- Dark Environment — Requires a light source to see
🎯 Combat Strategy
Monster Weakness Summary
| Monster Type | Weak Point | Recommended Weapon | Elemental Counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bokoblin | Head | One-handed sword | Ice |
| Moblin | Belly | Two-handed weapon | Fire |
| Goblin | Head | Bow and arrow | Elemental |
| Hinox | Eye | Bow and arrow | Elemental |
| Golem | Back core | Two-handed weapon | Elemental |
| Dragon | Dragon horn | Bow and arrow | Light Arrow |
Combat Tips
- Observe Attack Patterns — Each monster has a fixed attack pattern
- Exploit Weak Points — Attacking weak points deals extra damage
- Elemental Counters — Use elemental weapons to counter specific monsters
- Maintain Distance — Keep a safe distance from elite monsters
- Use the Environment — Utilize terrain and environmental objects to aid combat
Drop Collection Recommendations
| Drop Type | Primary Use | Collection Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | Weapon fusion | ★★★☆☆ |
| Rare Materials | Equipment upgrade | ★★★★☆ |
| Legendary Materials | Legendary equipment | ★★★★★ |
| Elemental Materials | Elemental weapons | ★★★★☆ |
Related Pages: Materials & Items | Weapons Guide | Cooking Recipes | Armor Collection