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Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW)

How to Beat Molduga: Locations and Spoils

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How to Beat Molduga (BotW) - Top Image
This is a guide to Molduga, 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.

Molduga Base Info

Molduga
HP 1500
Species Molduga
This massive monster swims beneath the desert's sand. It spends most of its time submerged, but if it senses sound, it will breach the surface to feast on whatever it can grab. Running around carelessly can be dangerous if you suspect there may be one in the area.

Where to Find Moldugas

Molduga Locations

Location Name Region
Toruma Dunes Gerudo
Southern Oasis Gerudo
Dragon's Exile Gerudo
Arbiter's Grounds Gerudo

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.

Molduga Spoils

Molduga Fin IconMolduga Fin Molduga Guts IconMolduga Guts

Molduga Tips and Strategies

Let it eat a Remote Bomb

Detonate a Remote Bomb (BotW) - Molduga
Remote Bombs are the best item to use against a Molduga. Lure it out and leave a Remote Bomb and let him have it. You can stop Molduga's movement if you manage to detonate a Remote Bomb inside its mouth.

Charged Attack using Two-Handed Weapon (BotW) - Molduga
Once Molduga stops moving and shows itself from the ground, use a charged attack with a Two-Handed weapon. If you manage to have Urbosa's Fury, it can be charged to deal more damage on Molduga.

Use Bow and Arrow to hit its Stomach

Aim for its Stomach (BotW) - Molduga
Another way to attack the Molduga is to aim for its stomach with an arrow once it jumps out of the sand. A perfect hit on the stomach can stun it and leave it open.

However, this method is only optional. It is still more efficient to use Remote Bombs against it instead of wasting precious arrows.

Look for a Solid Platform

Look for a Solid Platform
Standing on the sand is suicide when fighting a Molduga. It can find you as long as you stand on the sand, so be sure to look for a solid ground near it before fighting.

Use Upgraded Armors

Use Upgraded Armor (BotW) - Molduga
Make sure to use 3-4 star armor when fighting a Molduga. It may seem like an easy opponent to beat, but it can kill you in just one shot. Be sure that you equip whatever high defense armor you have, or go to the Great Fairy to level up first.

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