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Deer Hunting

Dantz in southern Hateno Village asks you to thin out the deer that are overrunning Retsam Forest. You have one minute and your own bow; ten deer are out there, and the more you bring down the bigger your rupee prize.

TypeMinigame
HostDantz
RegionHateno
LocationSouth Hateno Village; the hunt takes place in Retsam Forest
Map positionHateno Village: x 3593, z 2122, height 363 (map square I-7)
Time limit60 seconds
CostFree; you use your own weapons and arrows
RewardGreen to Purple Rupee, more for more deer

How to play

Speak to Dantz

Find Dantz in the south of Hateno Village and accept the hunt. You keep your own gear, so bring a strong bow that kills a deer in one arrow and plenty of arrows.

Stalk the herd

Head into Retsam Forest with 60 seconds on the clock. Sneak up on the deer so they do not bolt. Only deer count towards your total, so ignore boars and other animals, and do not wander far from the forest or Dantz ends the hunt.

Return for payment

When the minute ends, speak to Dantz, who pays you according to how many deer you took. All ten deer return each time, so you can try again.

Dantz paying Link rupees at his shed after the hunt

Chests and rewards

  • 1 to 3 deer: Green Rupee (1 rupee).
  • 4 to 6 deer: Blue Rupee (5 rupees).
  • 7 to 9 deer: Red Rupee (20 rupees).
  • All 10 deer: Purple Rupee (50 rupees).

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