Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW)

How to Beat Guardian Scout IV: Locations and Spoils

This is a guide to Guardian Scout IV, an enemy in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW). Learn where they can be found, what items they drop, as well as tips and strategies on how to beat them.

Guardian Scout IV Base Info

Guardian Scout IV
HP 3000
Species Guardian
An Ancient civilization originally designed Guardians to combat Ganon but then scaled them down to place in shrines as part of the trials. This model is very resilient and has been outfitted with triple-blade functionality, allowing it to wield three weapons. This will put any would-be hero to the test for sure. A great deal of strength and confidence alike are required to contend with one of these.

Where to Find Guardian Scout IV

Guardian Scout IV Locations

You can find Guardian Scout IV's in the Major Test of Strength shrines. Go to the shrines below to find one.

Shrines
Chaas Qeta Shrine Goma Asaagh Shrine
Hia Miu Shrine Kema Kosassa Shrine
Mozo Shenno Shrine Saas Ko'sah Shrine
Tena Ko'sah Shrine Tutsuwa Nima Shrine

Guardian Scout IV Spoils

Ancient Core IconAncient Core Ancient Gear IconAncient Gear Ancient Screw IconAncient Screw Ancient Shaft IconAncient Shaft
Ancient Spring IconAncient Spring

Guardian Scout IV Tips and Strategies

Use the Pillars to Block Its Spinning Attack

Botw - Destroyed pillar
One of the guardian's first attacks that you should look out for is its spinning attack. It will jump back and from its position, it will start spinning and charge at you. Hide behind the pillars to block the attack before getting in a few hits while the guardian is staggered.

Perfect Parry Its Spinning Attack

Botw - Perfect Parry Spinning Attack
Alternatively, you can parry its spinning attack. It takes some practice though and blocking its attack can quickly lower the durability of your shield. It's best to use a Guardian-type Shield against it as it has higher resistance to attacks from Guardians.

How to Parry (Perfect Guard)

Glide During the Spinning Laser Attack

Botw - Gliding
After the guardian's health drops to about 50%, it will start spinning around while firing a laser. This will create a strong upward wind that you can glide on before approaching the guardian and landing an attack on it.

Watch Out for Its Last Resort

Botw - Charged beam
Once you have whittled the guardian's health down to critical level, it will start charging for several consecutive beams. Dodge these beams while trying to get close to the guardian then quickly attack it while it's recharging. Get back when it's close to firing more beams. Repeat this process until it is defeated.

Botw - Parry its Laser Attack (BotW) - Guardian Scout IV
You can also try perfect parrying one of the beams to end its suffering though you should also be careful as it can kill you instead if you failto parry it.

Zelda: BotW Related Guides

BotW - Enemies

Enemies List

Guardian Stalker Guardian Skywatcher Guardian Turret Sentry
Decayed Guardian Guardian Scout I Guardian Scout II Guardian Scout III
Guardian Scout IV

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