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

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.

Guardian Scout IV Spoils

Ancient Core	Ancient Gear	Ancient Screw	Ancient Shaft
Ancient Spring

Guardian Scout IV Tips and Strategies

Use the Pillars to Block Its Spinning Attack

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

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

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

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.

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.

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