As you make your way through the lands ofHyrule, there are countless types of enemies that you can encounter, but none give off quite the impression that theHinoxdo. From their massive size to the hilarious music that plays behind them when battling against them in a brain versus brawn match, you’ll need to smash through these foes to claim plenty ofHinox Toenails. These are great in elixirs and potions but are also needed to upgrade specific types of armor, so let’s find out where you can find aHinoxand the easiest way to defeat them in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
How To Beat A Hinox In Tears Of The Kingdom
While these creatures are large and intimidating, they’re actually one of the easiermini-bossesfound throughout the lands. To bring them down, you’ll just need to pull aChristmas Story, akashoot their eyes out. It’s a massive area to hit, and while they may occasionally close their massive eyelid to block a shot, this normally only happens if you are too close. Keep your distance and hit them in this weak spot to bring them crashing to the ground.
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You’re going to need to take some advice fromFlo Ridahere and give that big booty a smack. Get around to the rear of theHinoxand start smacking away to whittle down their health. No matter what colorHinoxyou encounter, this is going to do some devastating damage overall. Otherwise, you may attempt to hit themon the feet, but this method doesn’t always work. With the weakerRed Hinoxes, you may only need to do this two or three times before they explode into a pile of goodies.
Once they have been defeated, a smattering of different weapons, alongsideHinox Partswill be available for you to grab. You can repeat this process while hunting downHinox, or you can wait for theBlood Moonto rise once again and go back to a familiar spot. ThisHinox, for example, was found at coordinates(2076, -1985, 0017)nearDueling Peaks Stables, and I can go back to fight it once again after it respawns. Or, if you don’t want to wait, you could always perform theGlider duplication exploitand get as many as you need right away. Visit aGreat Fairyto upgrade your gear, or start cooking with critters to make some powerfulelixirsthat can giveLinka few needed buffs.
Now that you know how to startfarming toenails, make sure that you’re ready to explore the rest ofHyrulewith ourTears of the Kingdomguides below. No matter if you’re searching forKakariko Villageor want to get a set ofTingle Armorof your own, we’ve got you covered in every way.
Shaun Cichacki
As a fan of RPGs, Action & Retro titles, Shaun has been gaming since he was a young boy. With an overwhelming obsession involving Metal Gear Solid and Pizza Tower, you know you’re in for a wild ride when it comes to things he’s writing about.
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