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| health = 300<br/>600 (Luminous)<br/>900 (Rare) | | health = 300<br/>600 (Luminous)<br/>900 (Rare) | ||
| weapon = [[Breath of the Wild Bows|Bows]]<br/>[[Remote Bomb (Rune)|Remote Bombs]]<br/>[[Breath of the Wild Two-Handed Weapons|Two-Handed Weapons]] | | weapon = [[Breath of the Wild Bows|Bows]]<br/>[[Remote Bomb (Rune)|Remote Bombs]]<br/>[[Breath of the Wild Two-Handed Weapons|Two-Handed Weapons]] | ||
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]'' | ||
| location = Overworld | | location = Overworld | ||
| reward = [[Flint]], [[Amber]], [[Opal]], [[Ruby]] | | reward = [[Flint]], [[Amber]], [[Opal]], [[Ruby]] | ||
| related = [[Stone Talus (Luminous)]]<br/>[[Stone Talus (Rare)]]<br/>[[Frost Talus]]<br/>[[Igneo Talus]] | | related = [[Stone Talus (Luminous)]]<br/>[[Stone Talus (Rare)]]<br/>[[Frost Talus]]<br/>[[Igneo Talus]] | ||
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'''Stone Talus'' are sub-bosses in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' and ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''. | |||
==Breath of the Wild== | |||
The '''Stone Talus''' is one of the three main overworld sub-bosses found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. It disguises itself in the ground as a collection of rocks, and the boss forms as [[Link]] draws near. The Stone Talus is the first overworld boss Link can encounter in the game, situated in the [[Forest of Spirits]] on the [[Great Plateau]]. | The '''Stone Talus''' is one of the three main overworld sub-bosses found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. It disguises itself in the ground as a collection of rocks, and the boss forms as [[Link]] draws near. The Stone Talus is the first overworld boss Link can encounter in the game, situated in the [[Forest of Spirits]] on the [[Great Plateau]]. | ||
There are 40 of these bosses spread throughout all of [[Hyrule]]. Along with the standard Stone Talus, Link can also encounter the [[Frost Talus]] and [[Igneo Talus]], among others. Defeating all 40 and reporting to [[Kilton]] at the [[Fang and Bone]] rewards Link with the [[Medal of Honor: Talus]]. | There are 40 of these bosses spread throughout all of [[Hyrule]]. Along with the standard Stone Talus, Link can also encounter the [[Frost Talus]] and [[Igneo Talus]], among others. Defeating all 40 and reporting to [[Kilton]] at the [[Fang and Bone]] rewards Link with the [[Medal of Honor: Talus]]. | ||
==Strategy== | ===Strategy=== | ||
There is only one phase of this boss fight, so the strategy is very simple. Exposed on the top, or on the side, or on rare occasions on the back, of all Talus beasts is an [[Ore Deposit]] of some variety, which is the only place the Stone Talus can be damaged. The Stone Talus is otherwise unaffected when attacked, except by [[Remote Bomb (Rune)|Remote Bombs]], which can be used to destroy its arms, or by using [[Urbosa's Fury]]. This does not deal any damage, however, so Link must attack the Ore Deposit to defeat it. | There is only one phase of this boss fight, so the strategy is very simple. Exposed on the top, or on the side, or on rare occasions on the back, of all Talus beasts is an [[Ore Deposit]] of some variety, which is the only place the Stone Talus can be damaged. The Stone Talus is otherwise unaffected when attacked, except by [[Remote Bomb (Rune)|Remote Bombs]], which can be used to destroy its arms, or by using [[Urbosa's Fury]]. This does not deal any damage, however, so Link must attack the Ore Deposit to defeat it. | ||
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Like all Talus variations, it's markedly vulnerable to [[Urbosa's Fury]] strikes, which deal significant damage to it when knocked down. However, the strikes may fail when the Talus is upright. | Like all Talus variations, it's markedly vulnerable to [[Urbosa's Fury]] strikes, which deal significant damage to it when knocked down. However, the strikes may fail when the Talus is upright. | ||
==Rewards== | ===Rewards=== | ||
The Ore Deposit situated on the Stone Talus' body will occasionally drop some of its loot when struck. This includes gemstones such as [[Amber]] or [[Opal]], or basic stones such as [[Flint]]. Upon death, the Stone Talus will drop many gemstones, including the aforementioned, as well as more rare gems, including [[Ruby]]. | The Ore Deposit situated on the Stone Talus' body will occasionally drop some of its loot when struck. This includes gemstones such as [[Amber]] or [[Opal]], or basic stones such as [[Flint]]. Upon death, the Stone Talus will drop many gemstones, including the aforementioned, as well as more rare gems, including [[Ruby]]. | ||
==Locations== | ===Locations=== | ||
The Talus beasts are scattered far and wide throughout Hyrule. Frigid, snowy regions are home to the Frost Talus variant, while the [[Eldin (Breath of the Wild)|Eldin]] region features the Igneo Talus. Be sure to check out our [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-interactive-map/ Interactive Map] for all the different locations the Stone Talus and its variants can be found. | The Talus beasts are scattered far and wide throughout Hyrule. Frigid, snowy regions are home to the Frost Talus variant, while the [[Eldin (Breath of the Wild)|Eldin]] region features the Igneo Talus. Be sure to check out our [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/breath-of-the-wild-interactive-map/ Interactive Map] for all the different locations the Stone Talus and its variants can be found. | ||
===Stone Talus=== | ====Stone Talus==== | ||
*[[Great Plateau]] - Just east of the [[Hopper Pond]] within the [[Forest of Spirits]]. | *[[Great Plateau]] - Just east of the [[Hopper Pond]] within the [[Forest of Spirits]]. | ||
*[[West Nabi Lake]] - In the open area between the [[Batrea Lake]] and [[South Nabi Lake]]. | *[[West Nabi Lake]] - In the open area between the [[Batrea Lake]] and [[South Nabi Lake]]. | ||
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*[[Cliffs of Quince]] - At the very top of the cliff, northwest of the [[Hateno Tower]]. | *[[Cliffs of Quince]] - At the very top of the cliff, northwest of the [[Hateno Tower]]. | ||
===Stone Talus (Luminous)=== | ====Stone Talus (Luminous)==== | ||
*[[Lake Hylia North]] - just southeast of the [[Outpost Ruins]] and east of the [[Great Plateau Tower]], in the [[Dueling Peaks]] region. | *[[Lake Hylia North]] - just southeast of the [[Outpost Ruins]] and east of the [[Great Plateau Tower]], in the [[Dueling Peaks]] region. | ||
==Age of Calamity== | |||
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]'', Stone Talus take on a similar appearance as their ''Breath of the Wild'' counterparts, appearing in normal, [[Luminous|Stone Talus (Luminous)]], and [[Rare|Stone Talus (Rare)]] variants. The gems that are on top of the talus once again serve as the enemies weak point and hits to these gems will cause their energy gauge to deplete. Normal attacks will deal more minimal damage, but a special attack can leave a Stone Talus stunned momentarily. This can allow the warrior to leap up onto the Talus body and deliver direct strikes to its gems. | |||
An [[Igneo Talus]] is actually the first talus encountered in the game, appearing during the [[Daruk, the Goron Hero]]. A pair of traditional Stone Talus appear as the final boss during [[The Road Home, Besieged]] scenario. | |||
Other elemental variants of the Stone Talus appear, including a Frost Talus reappear. Additionally, even stronger variants of these Stone Talus appear in the form of a [[Malice Igneo Talus]] and [[Malice Frost Talus]]. | |||
Stone Talus often drop rare gems as rewards, including [[Flint]], [[Amber]], [[Opal]], and [[Ruby]]. After each Stone Talus is defeated, the player will receive a [[Stone Talus Trophy]]. These can be used to complete [[Age of Calamity Quests|quests]] or upgrade weapons of the various warriors. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* As estimated in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRP6a3jdYnc this video], in terms of physical strength alone, Taluses are the strongest enemies in ''Breath of the Wild'' due to their ability to hurl hundred-ton boulders spanning great distances, even if their own resistance is not great. It also estimates that Link is ''extremely'' resilient as a result, as he's able to be pelted with said boulders and remain in one piece even if he's killed by those (especially considering that boulders that size would squish a real-life person beyond recognition), notwithstanding the fact that Link can swat said boulders with a shield shove. | |||
* Taluses in general (including Pebblits) are the only enemies in the game that make no sounds or vocalizations; they also are the only sub-bosses in the game that have elemental variations, as the other sub-bosses ([[Molduga]]s and [[Hinox]]es) have none, and are the only enemies that appear to be non-organic in nature. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
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File:AoC-Talus.png|Stone Talus from ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]'' | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||