Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW)

How to Beat Stone Talus (Rare): Locations and Spoils

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

Stone Talus (Rare) Base Info

Stone Talus (Rare)
HP 900
Species Talus
This enormous monster is naturally camouflaged as a rock formation. Neither sword nor arrow can pierce its stony form, but a cunning adventurer knows to scale its body and attack the ore sprouting from its peak. Unlike your average Stone Talus, this type's ore deposit contains a large amount of precious ore.

Where to Find Stone Talus (Rare)

Stone Talus (Rare) Locations

Location Name Region
East Passage Central Hyrule
Castle Town Prison Central Hyrule
Vatorsa Snowfield Gerudo
Tabantha Hills Hebra
Kolami Bridge Hebra
Gisa Crater Hebra

The locations shown here are the closest ones that are labelled on the map. The enemy's precise location may be slightly different, so it is best to go to the location named above, then turn on your sensor to try and find the enemy.

Stone Talus (Rare) Spoils

Amber IconAmber Diamond IconDiamond Flint IconFlint Opal IconOpal
Ruby IconRuby Sapphire IconSapphire Topaz IconTopaz

Stone Talus (Rare) Tips and Strategies

Aim for the Ore!

Aim for the Ore (BotW) - Stone Talus (Rare)
Exploit the Stone Talus (Rare)'s weak point, which is the ore deposit on top of its body. Use a Bow and target its ore to stun it for 2-3 seconds. Take that chance to climb its body and attack the ore.

Hammer and Charged Attack (BotW) - Stone Talus (Rare)
We recommend using a Hammer weapon and then use a charged attack on the ore to deal more damage against it. If you already have Urbosa's Fury, it can be charged to inflict more damage on Stone Talus (Rare).

Hammer Weapons
Lynel Crusher IconLynel Crusher Savage Lynel Crusher IconSavage Lynel Crusher Stone Smasher IconStone Smasher
Mighty Lynel Crusher IconMighty Lynel Crusher Cobble Crusher IconCobble Crusher Boulder Breaker IconBoulder Breaker
Iron Sledgehammer IconIron Sledgehammer

Beware of the Stone it Throws

Stone Throw (BotW) - Stone Talus (Rare)
Stone Talus (Rare) has only one attack: to throw its stone arms on Link. This attack covers a very wide range, so be sure to sprint to your left or right to evade the attack.

Climb From the Back (BotW) - Stone Talus (Rare)
After losing its arms, it will stop and recover them. It will give you a small window to climb its body and wither down its HP. Make sure to climb from its back to prevent yourself from getting hurt as he gets a new pair of arms.

Remote Bombs

Remote Bomb (BotW) - Stone Talus (Rare)
Alternatively, you can use Remote Bombs to destroy its arms. These are especially useful if you want to save your arrows for an easy stun.

Parrying is not an Option

Parrying is not an Option (BotW) - Stone Talus (Rare)
It is not recommended to parry the stones as they can still hurt Link. Even if the parry is perfect, the debris from the stone can still hit and damage Link. We highly suggest that you evade the attack and wait for an opportunity to attack back.

Zelda: BotW Related Guides

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Stone Talus Stone Talus (Luminous) Stone Talus (Rare) Igneo Talus
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