| Type | Monster (ancient machine) |
|---|---|
| Health | 1,500 |
| Attack | Laser beam (no attack rating listed in the datamine) |
| Found in | Hyrule Field, plus mossy, snowy and sandy areas where weathered variants stand |
| Weakness | Its eye; also its legs, parried beams and Ancient weapons |
| Drops | Ancient Screw, Ancient Spring, Ancient Gear, Ancient Shaft, Ancient Core, Giant Ancient Core |
Where to find it
Stalkers patrol Hyrule Field, and the game also uses recolored versions with moss, snow or sand on them. Every version carries the same 1,500 health.
How to beat it
Stun it
Hit the glowing eye with any arrow. The head spins as it tries to shake the hit off, which gives you a few seconds to move or attack.
Finish it
A bullseye with an Ancient Arrow destroys it outright. Without one, use powerful or Ancient weapons on the body while it is stunned, and fall back before the head turns back to you.
Reflect the beam
When it locks on and begins to charge, raise your shield and parry just as the beam arrives. The beam returns for heavy damage.
Slow it down
Hack its legs off one after another while it is stunned. A Stalker with no legs cannot chase you, and the Master Sword glows with extra power near Guardians, so it cuts them down quickly.
Drops
- Ancient Screw, Ancient Spring, Ancient Gear and Ancient Shaft
- Ancient Core
- Giant Ancient Core (rarer)
