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Zelda: Skyward Sword

Staldra Locations and How to Beat

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Skyward Sword HD Staldra

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

Staldra Basic Information

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Staldra
Locations Skyview Temple, Lanayru Mining Facility
Rewards None

Staldra is a 3 headed skeleton hydra monsters found in dungeons and temples. This monster has regeneration abilities so you must destroy all heads before it has a chance to heal.

How to Beat Staldra

Strategy

How to Beat Staldra
Destroy all 3 heads at the same time. If you break only one head, the heads will line up in a straight line at the moment of regeneration, this will give you an opportune time to slash them all at once.

Slash All Heads at Once

The best way to slay Staldra is to wait until all the heads line up. In this short window, players should do a slash attack in the direction of the heads to cut the 3 heads in one swipe.

Shield Bash Strategy

Staldra
The Staldra's eyes turn red right before it attacks so players can use this as an indicator for when to shield bash. With the right timing, the Staldra will be stunned and all the heads will line up. Take this time to slash all the heads and defeat this monster.

Shield Guide: How to Equip and Use A Shield

Place a Bomb Next to It

Zelda Skyward Sword HD - Place a Bomb Next to the Staldra

Another method of defeating a Staldra is to place a bomb next to it. The bomb will instantly defeat the enemy when it detonates.

Bombs Guide: How to Throw and Roll Bombs

Staldra's Attacks

Attack Power Element Knockback
Head attack 4 None Yes

Effective Weapons and Attacks

Weapon/Skill Effectivity
Sword Skyward Strike Spin Attack Bomb
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bow Beetle Gust Bellows Clawshots
Yes No No No
Slingshot Whip
No No

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