Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW)

Guardian Scout II Locations and Spoils

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Walkthrough Team

Last updated on: April 26, 2023 05:00 AM

This is a guide to Guardian Scout II, 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 tips and strategies on how to beat them.

List of Contents

Guardian Scout II Base Info
Where to Find Guardian Scout II
Guardian Scout II Spoils
Guardian Scout II Tips and Strategies
Related Guides

Guardian Scout II Base Info

Guardian Scout II
HP	375
Species	Guardian
Although originally designed by an ancient civilization to combat Ganon. these scaled-down Guardians were placed inside shrines as part of the trials. in addition to the beam functionality, this particular model was designed to handle weaponry as a means of further testing the combat prowess of one undertaking the trials. it takes some serious skill to go toe-to-toe with one of these.

Where to Find Guardian Scout II

Guardian Scout II Locations

You can find most Guardian Scout II's in the Minor Test of Strength shrines. Go to the shrines below to find one.

Shrines
Dah Hesho Shrine	Dah Kaso Shrine
Noya Neha Shrine	Soh Kofi Shrine
Pumaag Nitae Shrine	Katah Chuki Shrine

Guardian Scout II Spoils

Ancient Screw

Ancient Spring

Guardian Scout II Tips and Strategies

Use the Pillars to Block Its Spinning Attack

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

Deflect Its Short-charged Shots

Botw - Deflecting shots
The other attack that you should look out for in the beginning is the guardian's short-charged shots. Though you can dodge them easily by simply walking around, you can also deflect it back to the guardian with a perfect parry.

How to Parry (Perfect Guard)

Glide During the Spinning Laser Attack

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 beams
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 fail to parry it.