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Zelda: Skyward Sword

Cursed Bokoblin Enemy Guide: How to Beat Cursed Bokoblin

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Skyward Sword HD Cursed Bokoblin

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

Cursed Bokoblin Basic Information

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Cursed Bokoblin
Locations Ancient Cistern, Sky Keep
HP 100
Rewards

Cursed Bokoblin are the undead version of their living counterparts, Bokoblin. These zombies have no weapons and attack by latching themselves on to you.

How to Beat Cursed Bokoblin

Cursed Bokoblin attack

Strategy

How to Beat Cursed Bokoblin
Knock Cursed Bokoblins down then use Fatal Blow. They will also run away if they see the Hylian Shield.

While they may look scary, Cursed Bokoblin are actually easier to beat than a regular Bokoblin.

Finish With a Fatal Blow

Cursed Bokoblin  Final blow
While the Cursed Bokoblin has fairly high HP, it has no defense so you are free to slash away. After a few slash attacks you can knock the Cursed Bokoblin down and finish it with a Fatal Blow.

How to Do a Fatal Blow

Equip the Sacred Shield or Hylian Shield

Cursed Bokoblin Sacred shield
If players equip and ready the Hylian Shield or Sacred Shield in front of the Cursed Bokoblin, they will back away in fear leaving them open to attacks.

Using the Whip to Stun

Cursed Bokoblin Whip
If players attack with the Whip, they can then pull then foe and spin it around till it becomes dizzy and stunned. While stunned, slash away till the Cursed Bokoblin is no more.

You can also use the whip to take Monster Horns from Bokoblins! Make sure that the Bokoblins are visibly carrying monster horns in their pockets.

Monster Horn Farming Guide and How to Use

Cursed Bokoblin's Attacks

Attack Power Element Knockback
Hugging 4 Demon -

Effective Weapons and Attacks

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

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