How to Beat Hinox in Tears of the Kingdom

Learn how to defeat the mighty Hinox in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Discover its weaknesses, attack patterns, and the best strategies to overcome this giant foe.

Alright, so you've stumbled upon a Hinox and it looks pretty intimidating, right? Don't sweat it! These big guys might seem tough with their massive size and powerful tree-trunk swings that can one-shot you, but they're actually pretty manageable once you know their deal. Their biggest advantage is their sheer size and strength, but their biggest weakness is their slow movement and, more importantly, their eye!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weak Point: The Hinox's eye. Hitting it with an arrow will stun it.
• Attack Pattern: Swings tree trunks, stomps, and can grab you.
• Movement: Very slow, making it easy to outrun.
• Tiers: Hinox come in different colors indicating their strength: Red (weakest), Blue, Black, and White (strongest).

Phases:

1. Initial Encounter: The Hinox is usually sleeping. You can get a few hits in or prepare your strategy.
2. Awake and Attacking: Once alerted, it will use its tree trunks and stomps.
3. Stunned State: After hitting its eye with an arrow, it will fall to the ground, vulnerable to melee attacks.
4. Repeat: The Hinox will recover, and you'll need to repeat the process of hitting its eye and attacking.

Strategy:

• Target the Eye: This is your golden ticket. Keep your distance and aim for the eye with an arrow whenever it's open. A direct hit will make the Hinox stumble and fall, leaving it wide open for a flurry of melee attacks.
• Melee Rush: As soon as it's stunned, rush in and get as many hits as you can with your strongest weapons. Don't get greedy, though!
• Retreat and Repeat: Once the Hinox starts to get back up, back away to a safe distance. You'll need to create space again to line up another arrow shot to its eye.
• Outrun and Recover: If you get into trouble or need to heal, just run! Hinox are surprisingly slow, so you can usually outrun their attacks and find a safe spot to recover or prepare your next move.
• Use the Environment (Optional): Sometimes, you can use elevated terrain to get a better angle on the eye, or to avoid its ground-based attacks.

Drops:

• Hinox Guts
• Hinox Horn
• Hinox Toenail
• Hinox Tooth
• Elixirs and Cooking Ingredients (like meat)

These monster parts are super useful! You can sell them for a good chunk of Rupees, or use them to upgrade your armor sets. So, don't shy away from these fights – they're great for stocking up!