Red Bokoblin Enemy Guide: How to Beat Red Bokoblin

This guide will show you how to beat Red Bokoblin, an enemy in the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn where to find Red Bokoblin, drops for beating it, as well as strategy for beating it.

Red Bokoblin Basic Information

Red Bokoblin
Locations	Faron Woods, Eldin Volcano, Earth Temple
HP	12
Rewards	・Monster Horn ・Ornamental Skull

How to Beat Red Bokoblin

Strategy

As Red Bokoblins are one of the first enemies you encounter in the Surface, they serve as a good practice on how combat works in Skyward Sword HD. Learn their basic attacks to learn the basic mechanics of the game.

Red Bokoblin Basic Guard

Bokoblins will ready to block an impending attack with their weapons based on where your sword is pointing. Try to bait their guard by pointing your sword to a given direction then immediately slice from the opposite of that direction.

Red Bokoblin Basic Attack

When they are swinging their weapons, their guards are lowered. Use this opportunity to slash them down.

Use Shield Bash to Stun

Use a Shield Bash by pressing your Left Thumbstick, or shake the Left Joy-Con when using motion controls, at the precise time it attacks. This is your main parry attack and it will stun most enemies, allowing you to freely hack and slash.

Shield Guide: How to Equip and Use A Shield

Red Bokoblin's Attacks

Effective Weapons and Attacks

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