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Red Bokoblin (Archer) Enemy Guide: How to Beat Red Bokoblin (Archer)

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Skyward Sword HD Red Bokoblin Archer

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

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Red Bokoblin (Archer) Basic Information

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Red Bokoblin (Archer)
Locations Eldin Volcano, Lanayru Sand Sea, Sandship, Volcano Summit, Sky Keep
HP 1
Rewards
・Ornamental Skull

How to Beat Red Bokoblin (Archer)

Strategy

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How to Beat Red Bokoblin (Archer)
Bokoblin Archers attack from a long distance, so it is effective to use the bow and arrow as well. If they attack with fire arrows, try not to guard wth a wooden shield.

Red Bokoblins (Archer) are Bokoblin variants that shoot with a bow and arrow. Deflect their shots with a shield, and attack them like normally.

Use Ranged Attacks

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Fight fire with fire! Use Slingshots to stun them or Bows to instantly defeat them.

Red Bokoblin's (Archer) Attacks

Attack Power Element Knockback
Normal Attack 4 Fire -

Effective Weapons and Attacks

Weapon/Skill Effectivity
Sword Skyward Strike Spin Attack Bomb
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bow Beetle Gust Bellows Clawshots
Yes Okay Okay Okay
Slingshot Whip
Okay Okay

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