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All Hinox, Talus and Molduga Locations Walkthrough

100% Completion Walkthrough21 chapters
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RegionCentral Hyrule

This chapter of the 100% walkthrough covers the Central Hyrule region in a route that collects everything along the way, plus the quests, chests and minibosses you meet. Positions are map coordinates (x grows east, z grows south).

Kilton’s Medal of Honor Quests: How to Start the Molduga, Hinox and Talus Hunts

Warp to Dah Hesho Shrine (x 3900, z -1304) in the Akkala region and glide down toward South Lake Akkala, where the east and west spans of Sokkala Bridge cross the water near (3687, -1004). Reaching the bridge area ticks off the last point of interest on the map, and by the time you reach Kilton your completion figure reads 100%.

Link gliding over green hills toward Hateno Village
Link gliding down a misty cliff with a glowing green glow
Link gliding over grassy autumn slopes in the Akkala region
Link standing on the wooden Sokkala Bridge beside the lake

Kilton, the monster parts merchant, has his wagon on the shore of South Lake Akkala (x 3623, z -1063). Chat with him about monsters and three late-game quests appear in your Adventure Log: Defeat all Moldugas in Hyrule, Defeat all Hinoxes in Hyrule and Defeat all Taluses in Hyrule. He tells you there are only four Moldugas left in the kingdom. Each quest has two tasks: kill every monster of that kind, then return to Kilton for a Medal of Honor. Stalnoxes, the skeleton Hinoxes that rise at night, count toward the Hinox total. This chapter follows one long sweep: the four Moldugas, the Taluses of the Gerudo Wasteland and Highlands, and then the Taluses, Stalnoxes and Hinoxes of the south, the east and the Great Plateau.

Link walking up to Kilton's skull-decorated wagon on the lake shore
Link talking with Kilton at his wagon beside South Lake Akkala
Kilton explaining the giant sand beast, the Molduga
Kilton telling Link how many of them remain in Hyrule

All 4 Molduga Locations in the Gerudo Desert

Molduga 1: Toruma Dunes, beside Tho Kayu Shrine

The first Molduga swims under the Toruma Dunes (x -4763, z 2731) in the far west of the desert. Travel to Tho Kayu Shrine (x -4798, z 2800), whose stone base makes a safe platform: a Molduga cannot sense you on solid ground. Roll a bomb over the sand to draw it up and detonate a Remote Bomb while it is in the air, which stuns it and leaves it open to your strongest weapon. Back out before it recovers, because its spin attack hurts. The same routine works on all four.

Link on the Tho Kayu Shrine base as a Molduga stirs sand in the desert
The Molduga's rocky back sweeping past Link beside the shrine
Link holding a Remote Bomb overhead on the shrine platform
The Molduga thrown into the air and stunned after the bomb blast

When it dies, its remains land as a chest on the sand with Molduga Guts and Molduga Fins inside. Open it before moving on.

Two chests and Molduga Fin drops lying on the sand
Link beside the chests as Molduga Guts and Molduga Fin are collected

Molduga 2: North Dragon’s Exile

The second Molduga lies to the south-east, in the sand north of Dragon’s Exile (x -4661, z 3626); its health bar names the spot North Dragon’s Exile. Keep off the open sand until you are ready and lure it with a rolled bomb. A Lizalfos can wander into the fight, so clear it first. Another chest of Molduga parts sits by the edge of a dune after the kill.

Link crouched on a dune above the Molduga at North Dragon's Exile, its health bar at the top
Link striking the open mouth of the Molduga on the sand near Dragon's Exile
Link running across the sand as the huge Molduga rears up behind him
Two chests glowing beside the edge of a dune after the Molduga falls

Molduga 3: Arbiter’s Grounds

The third Molduga patrols the sand around Arbiter’s Grounds (x -4151, z 3818), where old stone blocks and arches rise out of the dunes. Use one of those blocks as your safe footing, bait it with a bomb and detonate as it leaps. A chest of loot lies in the sand near the ruins once it is down.

Link on a stone slab in Arbiter's Grounds as the Molduga bar appears and a bomb glows ahead
A Molduga leaping overhead as Link braces on a stone block
Link slashing the Molduga's mouth after it crashes down in Arbiter's Grounds
Link beside a golden chest and Molduga parts in the sand after the kill
Link opening a chest in the sand near the arches of Arbiter's Grounds

Molduga 4: Southern Oasis

The last one is at the Southern Oasis (x -3727, z 3616). Climb onto a rock or ledge, lure it with a bomb, stun it in mid-air and strike. Its chest holds more Molduga Guts and Fins, and that completes the Molduga hunt.

The Molduga's head rising against the sky over the Southern Oasis
Link climbing a rock ledge in the Southern Oasis to escape the Molduga
Link striking the stunned Molduga as his scimitar shatters in blue shards
Link standing beside the Molduga chest in the Southern Oasis sand

Stone Talus and Frost Talus Locations in the Gerudo Wasteland and Gerudo Highlands

Stone Talus at Champion’s Gate North

The first Stone Talus of the sweep sits at Champion’s Gate North, in the rock country just north of Champion’s Gate (x -2042, z 3194). A Talus looks like a pile of rubble until you get close. Knock off an arm with a Remote Bomb, climb on and break the ore deposit. It drops two Luminous Stones and an Opal.

Link climbing onto the back of a Stone Talus at Champion's Gate North
A Stone Talus lumbering over the rocky desert at Champion's Gate North
Link hitting the glowing ore deposit on the Stone Talus
Link running with Luminous Stone and Opal listed as pickups

Stone Talus at Mount Nabooru

Another Stone Talus guards Mount Nabooru (x -1893, z 1943). It dies the same way: stun it, climb up and strike the ore. Its drops are Amber, an Opal and a Luminous Stone.

Link climbing a Stone Talus on Mount Nabooru toward the glowing ore
Link swinging a weapon at the glowing ore on the Mount Nabooru Stone Talus
Fire arrow blazing around the exposed ore of a Stone Talus
Item box showing Amber, Opal and Luminous Stone after the Talus falls

Stone Talus at South Koukot Plateau

Move on to South Koukot Plateau (Koukot Plateau lies at x -2201, z 1823). Hit this Stone Talus with arrows and bombs and finish the ore once it is on the ground.

Link standing on a stunned yellow-glowing Stone Talus at South Koukot Plateau
Bomb explosion bursting on the ore of the South Koukot Plateau Stone Talus
Link picking up Amber and Luminous Stone beside the fallen Stone Talus

Stone Talus at South Taafei Hill

South Taafei Hill (Taafei Hill is at x -2807, z 1819) has a further Stone Talus. Blast the ore until it bursts, then pick up the Flint, Luminous Stone and Opal it leaves.

Link striking the ore of a Stone Talus at South Taafei Hill
Link shooting a fire arrow into a Stone Talus in flames at South Taafei Hill
Link drawing a bow at the Stone Talus as sparks fly
Item box showing Flint, Luminous Stone and Opal on the sandy ground

Frost Talus at Laparoh Mesa

Up in the snow at Laparoh Mesa (x -2940, z 1207), east of Kuh Takkar Shrine, you meet your first Frost Talus. Its ice freezes you on contact, so melt it with a fire arrow or fire weapon before you climb on and break the ore.

Link aiming a bow at an ice-covered Frost Talus on Laparoh Mesa
Frost Talus health bar over the thawed dark rock body at Laparoh Mesa
Link beside a stunned yellow-glowing Frost Talus on the snow
Link running from a fiery blast of the Frost Talus ore

Frost Talus at West Sapphia’s Table

The second Frost Talus waits at West Sapphia’s Table (Sapphia’s Table is at x -3170, z 1574), north of Gerudo Tower. Thaw it in the same way and take its drops, which include an Opal.

Link firing arrows at the Frost Talus as it bursts into flames at West Sapphia's Table
The Frost Talus rising from the snow at West Sapphia's Table with its health bar showing
Link walking past an Opal and Hearty Truffle picked up after the Frost Talus fight
Item box showing Chillshroom and Opal collected from the Frost Talus drops

Stone Talus at West Vatorsa Snowfield

The last Talus of the highlands is a plain Stone Talus at West Vatorsa Snowfield (Vatorsa Snowfield is at x -3474, z 1128). Keep your distance, drop it with arrows, then climb up to the ore.

Link freezing the Stone Talus in place with Stasis at West Vatorsa Snowfield
Link running from the Stone Talus at West Vatorsa Snowfield
Link sprinting past the legs of the Stone Talus in the snowfield
Link standing on the Stone Talus's back beside its glowing ore deposit

How to Get the Medal of Honor: Molduga

With all four Moldugas dead, ride to Kilton‘s wagon on Taobab Grassland (x -1228, z 2726). He sniffs you out, reacts to the scent of a Molduga, and gives you the Medal of Honor: Molduga. Talking to him again is task 2 of the Molduga quest. The Hinox and Talus medals wait until you have cleared every one of those monsters.

Link approaching Kilton's glowing purple wagon on Taobab Grassland at night
Kilton saying he smells a Molduga as Link stands at his wagon
Item box for the Medal of Honor: Molduga from Kilton
Link standing beside Kilton's wagon after receiving the medal

Finding a spare horse on Taobab Grassland

The baobab-dotted grassland is a good place to catch a new horse. Look over the herds with the scope, tame one and ride it to a stable. If the stable is full, it asks which horse you want to release before it registers the new one, and you then enter a name for it.

Wild horses grazing on the grassland seen through the scope
Link riding a newly tamed black horse across the grassland
Link riding up to Highland Stable on a horse
Padok at the stable asking which horse to let go to free up space

Highland Stable Obstacle Course: How to Get the Extravagant Bridle

At Highland Stable (x 530, z 3451), Brynne offers a horseback obstacle course for an entry fee. Ride through every gate and marker in under 1 minute 30 seconds to win the Extravagant Bridle (a run under 1 minute 15 seconds also earns the Extravagant Saddle). Afterwards the stable hand Phanna lets you change your horse’s mane, bridle and saddle.

Brynne at Highland Stable talking to Link on horseback before the obstacle course
Link riding toward an orange and blue gate with the course timer running
Finish banner as Link completes the horseback course at Highland Stable
Phanna asking which part of the horse to change: mane, bridle or saddle

Stone Talus and Stalnox Locations: Mount Granajh, Daval Peak and Harfin Valley

Ride south-west toward the Gerudo foothills for a Stone Talus at East Mount Granajh (Mount Granajh lies at x -1376, z 3361). Break its ore and collect the Amber it drops.

Link striking the Stone Talus at East Mount Granajh with its health bar shown
Link clinging to the Stone Talus as its ore glows on its back
Link walking up to Amber dropped by the defeated Stone Talus
Amber and Luminous Stone scattered on the ground after the Talus falls

The next monster is a Stalnox at Eastern Daval Peak (Daval Peak lies at x -1391, z 3600). A Stalnox is a skeleton Hinox that only rises at night and rebuilds itself until you destroy its eye, so wait until dark and keep shooting the eye.

Link firing at the Stalnox at Eastern Daval Peak at night
Arrow hitting the glowing eye of the Stalnox at Eastern Daval Peak
Link running toward the towering Stalnox skeleton on Eastern Daval Peak
Link sprinting past the Stalnox with its eye close overhead

A second Stalnox is in Harfin Valley (x 95, z 3394), close to Highland Stable. Fight it at night with the same eye-shooting routine; it takes several rounds to bring it down for good.

Link aiming a fire arrow at the Stalnox in Harfin Valley at night
Link crouched beneath the Stalnox skeleton in Harfin Valley
Link shooting the glowing eye of the Stalnox among palm trees
Arrow striking the Stalnox's eye with sparks flying in Harfin Valley

Stone Talus Locations: Deya Lake and South of the Dueling Peaks

Ride north-east to Deya Lake (x 366, z 1883). The Stone Talus stands on the island in the middle of the lake, south-east of Bosh Kala Shrine. Knock it down, climb up and break the ore.

Link climbing the Stone Talus on the island in Deya Lake
Link landing a flurry attack on the Stone Talus at Deya Lake
Link aiming a bow beneath the staggered Stone Talus in Deya Lake
Link collecting ruby and amber ore after the Deya Lake Stone Talus falls

The next one is at Dueling Peaks South, on the plateau south of the peaks. This is a plain Stone Talus with only 300 health, so it falls quickly.

Link climbing onto the downed Stone Talus Junior south of Dueling Peaks
Link striking the ore of the Stone Talus Junior at Dueling Peaks South
The small Stone Talus Junior rising from the grass at Dueling Peaks South

Talus, Stalnox and Hinox Locations: Martha’s Landing, Lake Floria, North Aris Beach, Mount Taran and Gama Cove

In Faron, a Stone Talus stands at Martha’s Landing (x 1207, z 3729), south-west of Lakeside Stable. Pull it into the open, bring it down, and break its ore.

Link clinging to the Stone Talus on the beach at Martha's Landing
Link landing a flurry attack on the Stone Talus at Martha's Landing
Link beside the collapsed Stone Talus rocks on the Martha's Landing beach
Link picking up ruby and amber ore on the Martha's Landing beach

Another Stone Talus is at Lake Floria (x 1738, z 3532), east of Faron Tower and north of Floria Bridge.

Link landing a flurry attack on the Stone Talus at Lake Floria
Link hanging from the Stone Talus in misty Lake Floria
Link standing beside the exposed ore of the Lake Floria Stone Talus
Link walking off with amber and ruby ore at Lake Floria

At North Aris Beach (Aris Beach lies at x 1936, z 3879) there is a Stalnox. Wait for night and shoot its eye every time the bones pull together again.

Link drawing a bow at the Stalnox eye on North Aris Beach at night
Stalnox looming over Link with its glowing green eye exposed
Stalnox struck by a fire arrow in its eye while Link stands close
Link beside a bomb as the Stalnox bones collapse behind him

Mount Taran (x 2484, z 2676) holds three Hinoxes, which the game labels “Oldest Kin”, “Middle Kin” and “Youngest Kin”. “Oldest Kin” comes first. Shoot its eye to topple it, hit it while it lies on the ground, and stay clear when it swings a tree.

Oldest Kin Hinox crashing down in a flash of lightning on Mount Taran
Link striking the leg of the Oldest Kin Hinox with a spear
Link aiming a bow in slow motion at the towering Oldest Kin Hinox
A bow shot hitting the Oldest Kin Hinox from below

The “Middle Kin” Hinox is next, on the same mountain. Beat it the same way, with arrows to the eye and strikes to the head.

Link facing the Middle Kin Hinox on grass at Mount Taran
Link attacking the Middle Kin Hinox foot as flames burst out
Link running from the Middle Kin Hinox stomping nearby

Finish with the “Youngest Kin” Hinox, the third and last of the Mount Taran trio.

Link slashing the leg of the Youngest Kin Hinox in the rain
An arrow hitting the eye of the Youngest Kin Hinox
Link dodging beside the Youngest Kin Hinox in a stormy forest
Master Sword strike landing on the Youngest Kin Hinox leg

Gama Cove (x 3274, z 3412), east of Lurelin Village, has one more Stone Talus. Bring it down, climb on and shatter the ore.

Stone Talus health bar at Gama Cove with Link gliding past the rock body
Link aiming a bow at the glowing ore on the Gama Cove Stone Talus
Link standing under the toppled Gama Cove Stone Talus on the sea floor

Talus, Stalnox and Hinox Locations: Mapla Point, Hateno, Necluda and the Great Plateau

The next leg starts on the east coast at Mapla Point (x 4663, z 2372), where a Stone Talus waits. Topple it with a bomb on a limb, climb on and break the ore.

Link drawing a bow at the glowing ore on the Mapla Point Stone Talus
A Stone Talus limb frozen with Stasis at Mapla Point
Frozen rock at Mapla Point with an Amber prompt and Stop Time
Link facing the Mapla Point Stone Talus on the shore

Ride west to Ovli Plain (x 3060, z 1883), north-east of Hateno Tower, for another Stone Talus.

Link clinging to the legs of the Stone Talus at Ovli Plain
Link on a rock beside the Ovli Plain Stone Talus ore
Link hitting the Ovli Plain Stone Talus with a charged blow
The Ovli Plain Stone Talus dissolving into dark mist with loot on the grass

A Stone Talus also stands on the Cliffs of Quince (x 2601, z 1780), north-west of Hateno Tower.

Stone Talus standing on the Cliffs of Quince with its health bar
Link at the foot of the Cliffs of Quince Stone Talus
Link climbing a rock toward the ore on the Quince Stone Talus
Link gliding past the huge Stone Talus at the Cliffs of Quince

At night a Stalnox rises in Hickaly Woods (x 1951, z 2442). Shoot its eye each time it reassembles.

Link gliding toward the towering Stalnox in Hickaly Woods
Link aiming at the glowing eye of the Stalnox in Hickaly Woods
Link fighting beside the giant Stalnox skeleton in Hickaly Woods

A Hinox sleeps beside Purifier Lake (x 3261, z 1314). Sneak up, shoot the eye and strike it while it is down.

Link gliding down toward a sleeping Hinox beside Purifier Lake
Link striking the downed Hinox at Purifier Lake
Link dodging beneath the Hinox with its name bar at Purifier Lake

Another Hinox is at Trotter’s Downfall (x 3089, z 830), north of the lake.

Link attacking a Hinox with a glowing blade at Trotter's Downfall
A Hinox looming over Link at Trotter's Downfall
Link firing an arrow at the Hinox's eye at Trotter's Downfall

A third Hinox stands in the Phalian Highlands (x 2509, z 1226).

Link crouching before a Hinox in the Phalian Highlands
Arrow flash hitting the Hinox's purple eye in the Phalian Highlands
Link striking a Hinox with a frozen block in the Phalian Highlands

Next, North Mable Ridge (Mable Ridge lies at x 1337, z 1424), between Dueling Peaks Tower and Kakariko Village, has a Stone Talus.

Link climbing the rocky back of a dormant Stone Talus on North Mable Ridge
Shock arrow blast bursting on the Stone Talus at North Mable Ridge
Link standing before the towering Stone Talus with its North Mable Ridge health bar

The Dueling Peaks have a stronger one, a Stone Talus (Senior) at North Dueling Peaks, on the north-west side. This is the rare variant with 900 health, so expect a longer fight.

Link scrambling up the stone body of the Stone Talus Senior at North Dueling Peaks
Stone Talus Senior frozen in gold by Stasis at North Dueling Peaks
Link striking the glowing ore on the Stone Talus Senior while it is frozen in place
Stone Talus Senior towering over Link on the grassy slope of North Dueling Peaks

A Stone Talus stands on the peninsula at West Nabi Lake (Nabi Lake lies at x 1098, z 1163).

Link standing on a mossy boulder that is a sleeping Stone Talus at West Nabi Lake
Link attacking the Stone Talus ore at West Nabi Lake with an amber dropping nearby
Collapsed Stone Talus at West Nabi Lake with Link holding a glowing blue weapon
Purple explosion of rocks as the Stone Talus falls at West Nabi Lake

Another Stone Talus is at Lake Hylia North, on the lake’s northern shore.

Link standing atop a dark boulder that is a Stone Talus near Lake Hylia North
Shock arrow lightning striking the Stone Talus at Lake Hylia North
Link circling the Stone Talus at Lake Hylia North at dusk
Purple explosion as the Lake Hylia North Stone Talus breaks apart

The last Talus of this sweep is on the Great Plateau (x -1120, z 2140), in the clearing east of Hopper Pond, close to where your adventure began.

Link standing on a mossy boulder beside a dark ore deposit east of Hopper Pond
Great Plateau Stone Talus wreathed in yellow chains as its defeated banner appears
Link striking the ore deposit left behind by the Great Plateau Stone Talus

From there, walk up to the ruins of the Temple of Time for the view over the plateau.

Link running through grass toward the ruined Temple of Time at dusk
Sunbeams falling on the goddess statue inside the Temple of Time ruins
Link on the temple roof looking out over the Great Plateau toward distant mountains
Link on the temple rooftop with Hyrule spread out below and a tower in the distance

Stalnox on Satori Mountain (near Mogg Latan Shrine)

The first skeleton giant of this sweep lies on Satori Mountain (map name at x -2229, z 338), in the pines close to the Mogg Latan Shrine (x -2298, z 462). A Stalnox only rises at night, so come after dark. Shoot arrows (a Shock Arrow works well) into the eye on its head to knock it down, then keep hitting the eye; the bones rebuild until the eye itself is destroyed. It drops a Hinox Tooth, and the kill counts as one of the giants you are hunting for Kilton.

Link aiming a bow at a Stalnox among the pines of Satori Mountain at night
Link loosing an arrow at the Stalnox with an impact burst on its head
Bright flash as an arrow strikes the glowing eye of the Stalnox
Link with sword drawn as the Stalnox falls apart on Satori Mountain
Link picking up a Hinox Tooth left where the Stalnox fell

Stone Talus at Illumeni Plateau (near Mijah Rokee Shrine)

Fast travel to the Mijah Rokee Shrine (x -2744, z 226) and glide west across the cliffs toward Illumeni Plateau (x -3106, z 15). The Stone Talus here sits out in the open and looks like a heap of rock until you get close. Knock it over, climb on and break the ore deposit on its back.

Link standing on the glowing travel pad of the Mijah Rokee Shrine
Link gliding at night over the cliffs toward Illumeni Plateau
Link climbing the side of the Stone Talus on Illumeni Plateau
Stone Talus on Illumeni Plateau with its defeated banner and ore on its back

Hinox at Seres Scablands and West Hyrule Plains

The next Hinox is in the Seres Scablands (x -2324, z -450). Shoot its eye to make it fall, run in for hits while it is on the ground and back away before it stands up. Repeat until it is defeated.

Link slashing a downed Hinox in the Seres Scablands
Link shooting a Hinox in its glowing eye with a bow
Link hitting the Hinox's leg as its health bar runs low
Hinox Tooth and other loot lying on the grass after the Hinox falls

The second Hinox of this leg is on the West Hyrule Plains (map markers around x -1606, z -202). Use the same routine: arrows to the eye, then melee while it is down. A burning patch of grass is a good sign that the fight is going well.

Hinox toppled and engulfed in flames after a fire arrow on the plains
Link with bow drawn before a Hinox as grass burns nearby
Link fighting a Hinox beside burning grass on West Hyrule Plains
Link running under a nearly defeated Hinox on the plains

Tabantha Region: Stone Talus and Hinox Locations

Upland Lindor Stone Talus (Maag No’rah Shrine)

Warp to the Maag No’rah Shrine (x -1940, z -1459) and run west over the grass. The Stone Talus stands in Upland Lindor (map markers x -2231, z -1345 and x -2545, z -1279). Bring it down, climb on and break the ore.

Maag No'rah Shrine entrance with its glowing blue warp pad
Link running west across the grass toward Upland Lindor
Link running beneath the Stone Talus in Upland Lindor
Link climbing the Stone Talus toward its ore deposit

Kolami Bridge South and Gisa Crater Stone Taluses

The next Stone Talus is south of Kolami Bridge (x -3117, z -1288). Beat it on the rocky ground, then warp to Tabantha Tower (x -3614, z -990) and glide off the top toward the next one.

Link standing on a boulder beside the Stone Talus's glowing ore
Link striking the Stone Talus ore amid lightning near Kolami Bridge
Link walking down the slope to collect Amber from the defeated Talus
Link standing on the Tabantha Tower warp platform

The third Talus of the region is in Gisa Crater (x -3931, z -1090), a dry sandy basin under the cliffs. Topple it, climb up and hit the ore, then collect the gems it leaves in the sand.

Link gliding down over the sandy Gisa Crater basin
Link clinging to the underside of the Stone Talus in Gisa Crater
Link striking the glowing ore on top of the Stone Talus
Gems and ore scattered across the sand after the Talus falls

Lake Totori South Hinox

Cross to Lake Totori (x -3608, z -1941) and look along its southern shore. The Hinox here stands on a patch of old tiled paving among the pines. Stun it with arrows to the eye and strike it while it is on the ground. It leaves Roasted Bird Drumsticks.

Link facing the Hinox on old tiled paving beside Lake Totori
Link beside the Hinox as lightning crackles around it
Link attacking the downed Hinox at Lake Totori South
Roasted Bird Drumsticks dropped on the paving after the Hinox falls

Tabantha Hills Stone Talus

Fast travel to the Dunba Taag Shrine (x -2832, z -1577), then climb the cliffs to the north-east to reach the Tabantha Hills (x -2465, z -1843). The Stone Talus walks the dry slope at the top. Freeze it with Stasis to hit it freely, then break the ore. It drops several pieces of Amber.

Link arriving in a blue beam of light on stone paving
Link climbing the rocky cliffs toward the Tabantha Hills
Stone Talus frozen in gold under Stasis in the Tabantha Hills
Link picking up Amber beside the Stasis-frozen Stone Talus

Hebra Mountains: Frost Talus, Stalnox and Hinox Locations

West Rospro Pass Frost Talus

Use the Sha Warvo Shrine (x -3822, z -2207) as your fast travel point and walk east to West Rospro Pass (Rospro Pass at x -3581, z -2363). The Frost Talus here is covered in ice. A Fire Arrow melts it and stuns it, so you can climb up and break the ore. It drops an Opal.

The glowing Sha Warvo Shrine entrance in the snow
Link aiming a fire arrow at the ice-covered Frost Talus
Link climbing the dark rock body of the Frost Talus
Link collecting an Opal and Flint in the snow at West Rospro Pass

Hebra snowfield Hinox

Further on, a Hinox lies asleep in a snowy valley between West Rospro Pass and Icefall Foothills. Bomb Arrows and Fire Arrows to the eye keep it staggered; finish it on the ground. Drops include a Hinox Tooth and Seared Steak.

Sleeping Hinox lying in a snowy valley as Link approaches
Link aiming a charged arrow at the Hinox in the snow
Lightning crackling around the Hinox as Link fights it
Hinox Tooth and Seared Steak drops picked up in the snow

Icefall Foothills Stalnox

Another Stalnox rises at Icefall Foothills (x -4345, z -3743). Fight it at night: shoot the eye until it collapses, then destroy the eye before the bones rebuild.

Link shooting an arrow at the Stalnox eye at Icefall Foothills
Stalnox rearing over Link with its Icefall Foothills title bar
Stalnox collapsed with its glowing eye exposed
Link on a stump as the Stalnox bones begin to reassemble

Coldsnap Hollow Frost Talus

The next Frost Talus is in Coldsnap Hollow (x -3066, z -2954), in thick fog. Melt its ice, climb on top and smash the ore on its back.

Link gliding through thick fog toward Coldsnap Hollow
Link beneath the ice-covered Frost Talus
Link aiming a bow as the Frost Talus ice shatters in Coldsnap Hollow
Link climbing the Frost Talus to reach the ore on its back

Pikida Stonegrove Frost Talus

The last giant of this stretch is in Pikida Stonegrove (map markers x -2286, z -3162 and x -2198, z -2901), the rocky snowfield in northern Hebra. Melt its ice with a Fire Arrow, then break the ore. It drops Opal and Sapphire.

Link climbing the ice-covered Frost Talus at Pikida Stonegrove
Link gliding past the Frost Talus with its Pikida Stonegrove title bar
Fire Arrow igniting the ore on the Frost Talus back
Opal and Sapphire drops collected after the Frost Talus falls

Woodland, Eldin and Akkala: Hinox, Stalnox and Igneo Talus Locations

Rowan Plain Stalnox

Start at Rowan Plain (x -1219, z -2026) in the pine woods north-west of Hyrule Castle. A Stalnox rises here at night. Shoot the eye to topple it and keep striking the eye until the skeleton falls apart. A Hinox Tooth is the reward.

Link gliding over dark pine woods toward Rowan Plain at night
Link aiming an arrow at the glowing eye of the Stalnox at Rowan Plain
Stalnox skeleton collapsing in green light at Rowan Plain
Link firing at the Stalnox eye in slow motion at Rowan Plain

North Hyrule Castle Hinox

Next, go to the grass north of Hyrule Castle (castle centre x -254, z -611), where a Hinox is awake in the open. Ice Arrows to the eye stagger it, then you can hit it with melee. The red Guardian beams around the castle are visible on the horizon, so keep out of their path.

Link gliding down onto the grass north of Hyrule Castle
Link facing a Hinox in the open with red Guardian beams behind it
Link beside the defeated Hinox in the North Hyrule Castle field

Aldor Foothills Hinox

Fast travel and walk into the Aldor Foothills (x -736, z -2080). A Hinox sleeps on the green hillside. Bomb Arrows to the eye stun it, then close in with a sword. Drops include Hinox Toenail, Tooth and Guts.

Link approaching a sleeping Hinox on a green hillside at Aldor Foothills
Link close to the Hinox legs after a Bomb Arrow hit at Aldor Foothills
Aldor Foothills Hinox defeated with a Royal Claymore dropped
Link collecting a Hinox Tooth after the fight

Thyphlo Ruins Hinox

The Thyphlo Ruins (x 327, z -3080) are almost pitch dark, so the Hinox inside is hard to see until you are close. Fight it among the ruins, stun it with arrows to the eye and defeat it on the ground.

Link in the nearly pitch dark Thyphlo Ruins lit by torches
Dark ruins with a Hinox being fought in the Thyphlo Ruins
Hinox defeated card at Thyphlo Ruins in the dark

Igneo Talus at Darunia Lake

In Eldin, glide down toward Darunia Lake (x 1405, z -2842). Lava covers much of the ground, so stay on the dark rock. The Igneo Talus burns whatever touches it. Cool it with Ice Arrows, knock it down and break the ore on its back.

Link gliding over a lava field toward Darunia Lake
Igneo Talus glowing with lava on dark rock at Darunia Lake
Link striking the Igneo Talus as rock shards burst, Darunia Lake
Link standing on the stasis-frozen Igneo Talus to hit its ore

Goronbi Lake North Igneo Talus

Fast travel to Eldin Tower (x 2174, z -1557) and head west toward Goronbi Lake (x 1712, z -1515). The Igneo Talus is on the north side. Cool it with Ice Arrows and break the ore.

Link gliding past lava channels in the Eldin hills
Link gliding above a wide lava lake near Goronbi Lake
Igneo Talus rising in a cloud of smoke with glowing lava cracks
Ancient arrow burst on the Igneo Talus at Goronbi Lake North, Opal drop

Gorko Lake Igneo Talus

Glide over the lava to Gorko Lake (x 2097, z -2150), where an Igneo Talus stands among the lava channels. Fight it the same way. It drops Flint and a Luminous Stone.

Link gliding between lava falls and rock toward Gorko Lake
Link climbing the Igneo Talus above a lava stream at Gorko Lake
Link aiming a bow in slow motion at the Igneo Talus, Gorko Lake
Flint and Luminous Stone drops collected after the Gorko Lake fight

Darb Pond Igneo Talus

At Darb Pond (x 2336, z -2043) the fourth Igneo Talus waits on dry, rocky ground. Shoot it with Ice Arrows, then use a heavy weapon on the ore. Opal and Flint are among the drops.

Link on the Igneo Talus cracked with lava at Darb Pond
Igneo Talus standing before Link at Darb Pond
Bright flash as Link hits the ore on the Darb Pond Igneo Talus
Opal, Flint and ruby drops on the ground after the Darb Pond Talus

Lake Darman Igneo Talus

Go north to Lake Darman (map markers x 1830, z -2960 and x 2145, z -3129) for the last Igneo Talus of Eldin. Use Stasis on it to hit the ore freely. It drops Opal.

Link gliding over cracked rock and glowing lava toward Lake Darman
Link facing the Igneo Talus at Lake Darman with its health bar shown
A bright Opal drop glowing where the Igneo Talus fell
Link on the golden stasis-frozen ore deposit of the Igneo Talus

Gorae Torr Shrine and the Hinox nearby

Warp to the Gorae Torr Shrine (x 2663, z -3457) and glide down into the dry valley below. A Hinox walks here among dead trees. Stun it with arrows aimed at the eye and attack when it falls. Royal Broadsword and Royal Halberd weapons can be taken from its drops.

Link standing on the travel pad at the Gorae Torr Shrine
Link gliding down over the dry valley below Gorae Torr
Link striking a Hinox's foot among dead trees in the dry valley
Royal Broadsword and Royal Halberd dropped beside the fallen Hinox

Hinox near Tempest Gulch

A second Hinox stands in the autumn woods near Tempest Gulch (x 3455, z -3255). Arrows to the eye and a few bombs bring it down. It leaves Hinox Guts, Toenails and a Tooth.

Link gliding toward a sleeping Hinox in the autumn woods
Hinox stunned and crackling with lightning after a hit to the eye
Hinox Toenail among the picked-up drops in the autumn woods

East Akkala Plains Stalnox

Move on to East Akkala Plains (x 4096, z -2149). A Stalnox rises here at night. Shoot the eye to knock it down, then destroy the eye. It leaves two Hinox Teeth.

Stalnox rising on the hillside of East Akkala Plains at night
Link beneath the towering Stalnox skeleton in the rain
Two Hinox Teeth picked up after the Stalnox falls

South Akkala Plains Hinox

The last Hinox of this stretch is in the South Akkala Plains (x 3276, z -1323), under red autumn leaves. Glide in, shoot the eye and fight it while it is stunned.

Link gliding over autumn trees and ruins toward the South Akkala Plains
Link striking the stunned Hinox among red autumn trees
South Akkala Plains Hinox defeated beside Link and a dropped weapon

Eastern Hyrule: Hinox, Stone Talus and Stalnox Locations

Talus Plateau Hinox

Travel to the far east, where a Hinox stands on Talus Plateau (x 4443, z 355). Shoot the eye, then attack while it is down.

Link drawing a bow with a bright shock arrow on a grassy slope
Link approaching a towering Hinox among pines
Hinox on Talus Plateau burning at the feet as Link attacks
Talus Plateau Hinox defeated, Link beside its huge foot

Ja’Abu Ridge Hinox

The Hinox of Ja’Abu Ridge (x 3910, z 58) is on the green slopes among pines. Arrows to the eye stun it; strike and back off again.

Link sneaking up on a Hinox in the pine forest
Arrow bursting on the Hinox eye
Link running from the Hinox of Ja'Abu Ridge
Link striking the Hinox of Ja'Abu Ridge with flames at its feet

Southern Tal Tal Peak Stone Talus

Climb the river valley to Tal Tal Peak (x 4147, z -339). The Stone Talus on its southern side stands beside the river. Topple it, climb on top and hit the ore until it collapses.

Link gliding down a river valley beneath cliffs and a waterfall
Link running through the river toward the Stone Talus
Stone Talus glowing with chains as Link attacks
Link running past the collapsing Stone Talus rocks

Dagah Keek Shrine and the Ralis Pond Hinox

Use the Dagah Keek Shrine (x 3149, z -417) to fast travel, then walk to Ralis Pond (x 2933, z -250). A Hinox waits among the blue flowers. Stun it with an arrow to the eye and strike it on the ground.

Link standing at the Dagah Keek Shrine entrance
Link drawing a bow at a Hinox near blue flowers by Ralis Pond
Link striking the Hinox's foot while it is down
Ralis Pond Hinox title card beside blue flowers

Crenel Hills Stone Talus

Warp to the Namika Ozz Shrine (x 760, z -821) and walk to Crenel Hills (x 681, z -909). A Stone Talus roams the hills. Break the ore on its back; a Luminous Stone is among the drops.

Namika Ozz Shrine entrance with its warp light
Link climbing the back of a glowing Stone Talus
Link striking ore on the Stone Talus in Crenel Hills
Luminous Stone drop beside the defeated Stone Talus

East Hyrule Castle Stalnox

Climb the hillside east of Hyrule Castle at night. A Stalnox rises on the grass here. Shoot its eye to knock it down, then finish the eye.

Link on a grassy hillside at night with Hyrule Castle ahead
Stalnox title card as Link runs up the grassy hill
Link shooting an arrow at the eye of the Stalnox
Arrow bursting on the Stalnox's eye

Applean Forest Hinox

In Applean Forest (x 553, z -289) a Hinox sleeps among the trees. Arrows to the eye stun it, then attack on the ground.

Link beside a Hinox among the trees of Applean Forest
Link fighting the Hinox with the Applean Forest title card
Link attacking the downed Hinox's foot
Hinox Tooth pickups lying on the forest floor

Hinox on open grassland

One more Hinox stands on an open meadow with scattered trees. Eye shots stagger it; bombs and melee finish it. A Guardian walks the same meadow.

Link facing a Hinox among meadow trees as fire burns near its feet
Link fighting a Hinox up close in the meadow with an explosion at its leg
Link dodging a Hinox while a Guardian stands behind in the meadow
A Guardian with a glowing blue eye on the grassy meadow

Hyrule Castle: Stone Talus and Stalnox Locations

Hyrule Castle West Stone Talus

Fast travel to the Noya Neha Shrine (x -952, z -624) and walk to the grass west of Hyrule Castle (castle at x -254, z -611). A Stone Talus stands on a rocky ridge there. Break the ore on its back. Amber and Opal are among the drops.

Link standing at the entrance of Noya Neha Shrine
Link running up the rocky ridge west of Hyrule Castle
Stone Talus Hyrule Castle West name bar as Link slides on the ridge
Amber, Opal, Topaz and Ruby gems scattered on the rock

Entering Hyrule Castle through the moat

Cross the Hyrule Castle Moat (markers near x -584, z -947) on your shield, climb the castle wall and go through the West Passage into the lower levels. Stasis and Magnesis help on the way down.

Link shield-surfing across the Hyrule Castle moat
Link climbing a rock wall by the castle
Link using Stasis near the castle wall
Link climbing inside the dark West Passage with the moat visible

Hyrule Castle Underground Stalnox

In the Hyrule Castle Underground, a Stalnox rises from a pool of malice in a barred stone hall. Shoot its eye, then smash the eye on the ground.

Link facing a pool of malice in a barred stone hall
Stalnox skeleton rising in the dark underground hall
Link beside Stalnox with its Hyrule Castle Underground name bar

Hyrule Castle Underground Stone Talus

The last Stone Talus is in the underground levels too. Hit the ore until it falls; it drops Amber and Opal. A Sheikah Slate warp from the dungeon takes you back to the surface.

Link striking the glowing ore on the Stone Talus in the Hyrule Castle Underground
Link shooting the Stone Talus ore weak point in the underground
Amber and Topaz dropping from the fallen Stone Talus
Link about to pick up an Opal beside the defeated Talus

Kilton’s Medals of Honor: Hinox and Stone Talus

Selling the gems in Hateno Village

Warp to the Myahm Agana Shrine in Hateno Village and sell your gems to Pruce. Amber, Opal, Topaz, Ruby, Sapphire, Luminous Stone and Diamond all sell for good money.

Myahm Agana Shrine entrance in Hateno Village with Link's warp hologram
Link running down the hillside toward the houses of Hateno Village
Link facing Pruce behind the counter of his Hateno Village shop

Talking to Kilton

After dark, Kilton sets up his stall on the hillside outside Hateno Village. Speak to him about monsters. He hands you the Medal of Honor: Hinox for defeating every Hinox, then the Medal of Honor: Talus for defeating every Stone Talus. Both quests finish with “Talk to Kilton”.

Link approaching Kilton's glowing monster-shop stall on the hillside at night
Kilton handing over the Medal of Honor: Hinox with its description box
Kilton giving the Medal of Honor: Talus with its description box
Link standing in front of Kilton's stall after receiving both medals

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