Breath of the Wild Bosses

Bosses in Breath of the Wild.

Bosses

Master Kohga

Main article: Master Kohga (Boss)

"The leader of the Yiga Clan, a group formed with just a single objective: eliminate Link. He sends his minions all over Hyrule in search of you but tends to spend most of his time napping and generally loafing about. Despite this, his mastery of the esoteric arts has earned him deep respect. Even if he were to die, his followers would never give up on their one and only task."

— In-game description

Thunderblight Ganon

Main article: Thunderblight Ganon

"This phantom of Ganon attacked the Divine Beast Vah Naboris and was responsible for the demise of the Champion Urbosa. It specializes in quick, lightning-based attacks."

— In-game description

Fireblight Ganon

Main article: Fireblight Ganon

"This phantom of Ganon attacked the Divine Beast Vah Rudania and was responsible for the demise of the Champion Daruk. It attacks with a greatsword and fire magic."

— In-game description

Waterblight Ganon

Main article: Waterblight Ganon

"This phantom of Ganon attacked the Divine Beast Vah Ruta and was responsible for the demise of the Champion Mipha. It attacks with a spear and ice magic."

— In-game description

Windblight Ganon

Main article: Windblight Ganon

"This phantom of Ganon attacked the Divine Beast Vah Medoh and was responsible for the demise of the Champion Revali. It specializes in long-ranged wind attacks."

— In-game description

Calamity Ganon

Main article: Calamity Ganon (Boss)

"The source of the darkness that has appeared time and again throughout Hyrule's history. It's been called many names, from "Great King of Evil" to "Calamity." Hibernating within a cocoon, it attempted to regenerate a physical form after Link awoke but was forced to confront him in an incomplete state."

— In-game description

Dark Beast Ganon

Main article: Dark Beast Ganon (Breath of the Wild)

"After Ganon was defeated by Link, the remaining Malice pulled itself together to form this bestial creature. Its appearance and fiendish magic earned it the name of Dark Beast. This form is considered to be Ganon's original, although in this state, his awareness has been consumed entirely by Malice, and all he knows is a desire to rampage and destroy."

— In-game description

Monk Maz Koshia [DLC]

Main article: Monk Maz Koshia (Boss)

"The arbiter of worthiness for the hero who wishes to control a Divine Beast, following a revelation from the Goddess Hylia. As the last part of the final trial, the monk offers a challenge of ancient techniques."

— In-game description

Sub-Bosses

Stone Talus

Main article: Stone Talus

"This enormous monster is naturally camouflaged as a rock formation. Neither sword nor arrow can pierce its stony form, but a cunning adventurer knows to scale its body and attack the ore sprouting from its peak."

— In-game description

Stone Talus (Luminous)

Main article: Stone Talus (Luminous)

"This enormous monster is naturally camouflaged as a rock formation. Neither sword nor arrow can pierce its stony form, but a cunning adventurer knows to scale its body and attack the ore sprouting from its peak. Unlike you average Stone Talus, this type's ore deposit consists mostly of luminous stone."

— In-game description

Stone Talus (Rare)

Main article: Stone Talus (Rare)

"This enormous monster is naturally camouflaged as a rock formation. Neither sword nor arrow can pierce its stony form, but a cunning adventurer knows to scale its body and attack the ore sprouting from its peak. Unlike you average Stone Talus, this type's ore deposit contains a large amount of precious ore."

— In-game description

Igneo Talus

Main article: Igneo Talus

"This enormous monster is naturally camouflaged as molten rock. Neither sword nor arrow can pierce its fiery form. Merely touching its magma-hot body can burn you pretty badly, but you may be able to scale it if you use something to chill its flames."

— In-game description

Frost Talus

Main article: Frost Talus

"This enormous monster is naturally camouflaged as a frozen rock formation. Neither sword nor arrow can pierce its frigid form. Merely touching its frosty body can leave you with severe frostbite, but you may be able to scale it if you use something to thaw its icy exterior."

— In-game description

Hinox

Main article: Hinox

"The largest monster to make its home in Hyrule, the Hinox lives primarily in forested areas. A keen awareness of your surroundings is paramount when facing one, as Hinox are known for tearing entire trees from the ground and using them as weapons. A deft hand can steal weapons off the necklaces they wear."

— In-game description

Blue Hinox

Main article: Blue Hinox

"The largest monster to make its home in Hyrule, the Hinox lives primarily in forested areas. A keen awareness of your surroundings is paramount when facing one, as Hinox are known for tearing entire trees from the ground and using them as weapons. Blue Hinox wear greaves that can be burnt away to expose their feet. A deft hand can steal weapons off the necklaces they wear."

— In-game description

Black Hinox

Main article: Black Hinox

"The largest monster to make its home in Hyrule, the Hinox lives primarily in forested areas. A keen awareness of your surroundings is paramount when facing one, as Hinox are known for tearing entire trees from the ground and using them as weapons. Black Hinox wear metal greaves that conduct electricity rather well. A deft hand can steal weapons off the necklaces they wear."

— In-game description

Stalnox

Main article: Stalnox

"The mere remains of what was once a giant monster known as a Hinox. These skeletal beasts appear at nighttime. Much like their living counterparts, the Stalnox will tear entire trees from the ground to use as weapons. Furthermore, even if it appears defeated at first, it will keep coming back for more as long as its eye is left intact."

— In-game description

Molduga

Main article: Molduga

"This massive monster swims beneath the desert's sand. It spends most of its time submerged, but if it senses sound, it will breach the surface to feast on whatever it can grab. Running around carelessly can be dangerous if you suspect there may be one in the area."

— In-game description

Igneo Talus Titan [DLC]

Main article: Igneo Talus Titan

"This monster is an Igneo Talus subspecies that is camouflaged as molten rock. It lives in lava for many years before emerging at an enormous size. It is wildly powerful and emits a tremendous amount of heat, causing a constant updraft in its vicinity. This monster is so fearsome it has earned the title of Titan."

— In-game description

Molduking [DLC]

Main article: Molduking

"This massive monster swims beneath the desert's sand. It is a subspecies of Molduga that stored up a great deal of energy by sleeping underground for hundreds of years. Its power is superior to Molduga, as its skin is rich with iron and acts as a protective shield."

— In-game description