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Guardian Turret

TypeMonster (stationary ancient machine)
Health1,500
AttackLaser beam
Found inHyrule Castle
WeaknessIts eye; parried beams
DropsAncient Screw, Ancient Spring, Ancient Gear, Ancient Shaft, Ancient Core, Giant Ancient Core
Guardian Turret

The Guardian Turret is a Guardian that has been bolted in place to defend Hyrule Castle. It cannot chase you, but it keeps watch from its fixed spot and fires a beam as powerful as other Guardians’. It has 1,500 health.

Where to find it

Turrets sit around Hyrule Castle, covering courtyards, walls and approaches. Plan your route around their lines of sight.

How to beat it

Guardian Turret

Break line of sight

Because it cannot move, you can walk around the edge of its view using walls and ruins as cover. Close the distance while it sweeps the other way.

Link closing in on a Guardian Turret from behind a stone wall

Reflect or shoot

Parry its beam with your shield, or put an arrow in its eye to stun it. An Ancient Arrow to the eye destroys it outright.

Blue glowing eye of a Guardian Turret seen from below
Close view of a Guardian Turret eye locking on with a red targeting beam
Link aiming a bow up at a Guardian Turret on a castle wall as red beams sweep past

Finish it up close

Once stunned, hit it with your strongest weapon. Back away as soon as the head swings to face you again.

Link striking a Guardian Turret at point blank with a bright blue flash
Link standing at the base of a Guardian Turret with its blue eye glowing

Drops

  • Ancient Screw, Ancient Spring, Ancient Gear and Ancient Shaft
  • Ancient Core Ancient Core
  • Giant Ancient Core Giant Ancient Core (rarer)

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