How to Beat Master Kohga at Abandoned Lanayru Mine

Struggling with Master Kohga in the Abandoned Lanayru Mine? This guide breaks down his phases, weaknesses, and the best strategies to defeat him in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Alright, so you've made it to the Abandoned Lanayru Mine and Master Kohga's waiting for another round. Don't worry, this fight isn't too bad once you know what to do. We'll get you through it!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Master Kohga is fought on water, so boats are essential.
• He has two Yiga Footsoldiers with bows on his boat, but they respawn and disappear when Kohga is hit, so focus on him.
• In phase two, he gains a shield and throws a spherical object; use 'Recall' on this object.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Kohga moves constantly on his boat. Your goal is to get close enough to hit him. The Yiga Footsoldiers will shoot arrows, but they're a minor nuisance.
2. Phase 2 (starts at half health): Kohga erects a shield and throws a spherical object. Use 'Recall' on the object to stun him.

Strategy:

• First off, you'll need to get to Kohga's boat. There are pre-built boats near the docks, so hop into one of those. If you want to deal with the Yiga Footsoldiers, a single arrow will take them out, but they'll just respawn. Honestly, it's probably easier to just ignore them and focus on Kohga.
• Get as close as you can to Kohga's boat. Once you're right up next to him, you can board his vessel and get in some good hits. Use your strongest weapons here; you want to end this fight quickly. Kohga will be moving around a lot in this phase, so try to anticipate his movements and get in front of him, or just hope for a lucky shot as he passes.
• When Kohga hits about half health, he'll start Phase 2. He'll put up a shield, making him harder to hit directly. The key here is the spherical object he throws. When he throws it, don't dodge! Instead, use your 'Recall' ability on it. If you time it right, you'll send the projectile right back at him, stunning him just like in the previous fights. If you miss, don't worry, he'll just throw another one.
• If you happen to be on your boat when Kohga recovers from a stun, he'll summon a new boat and his old one will stick around. You can use these spare boats if you need them.
• Once you finally defeat him, Kohga will make his usual dramatic exit. He'll leave behind a chest containing a Huge Crystallized Charge. Don't forget to talk to the Constructs afterward to get a Schema Stone and unlock the forge shop. Your next encounter with Kohga will be at the Abandoned Hebra Mine.