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==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 of all Talus beasts is an [[Ore Deposit]] of some variety, which is its weak point (and the only place where the Talus can actually be damaged). The Stone Talus is otherwise unaffected when attacked, except by [[Remote Bomb (Rune)|Remote Bombs]], which can be used to destroy the "hand" boulders at the end of each arm; this does not damage its health, however, so the player must attack the Ore Node 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 of all Talus beasts is an [[Ore Deposit]] of some variety, which is its weak point (and the only place where the Talus can actually be damaged). The Stone Talus is otherwise unaffected when attacked, except by [[Remote Bomb (Rune)|Remote Bombs]], which can be used to destroy the "hand" boulders at the end of each arm; this does not damage its health, however, so the player must attack the Ore Deposit to defeat it.


The standard Stone Talus has simple but strong melee attacks. It rears back to swing hard with its left arm or pounds Link into the ground with its right arm <span id="tooltip" style="cursor:help; border-bottom:1px dotted;" title="Damage to Link wearing no armor">('''Melee punch''' {{H|6}})</span>. At range, the Stone Talus will throw the "hand" of its arms <span id="tooltip" style="cursor:help; border-bottom:1px dotted;" title="Damage to Link wearing no armor">('''Boulder throw {{H|0.25}}-{{H|2.25}}''')</span>, losing the arm in the process. After it loses both arms, it will slam one side down to replenish its arm, then the other. At this point, and at any time when the Talus' body is at ground level, Link has a window of opportunity to climb atop the Talus.
The standard Stone Talus has simple but strong melee attacks. It rears back to swing hard with its left arm or pounds Link into the ground with its right arm <span id="tooltip" style="cursor:help; border-bottom:1px dotted;" title="Damage to Link wearing no armor">('''Melee punch''' {{H|6}})</span>. At range, the Stone Talus will throw the "hand" of its arms <span id="tooltip" style="cursor:help; border-bottom:1px dotted;" title="Damage to Link wearing no armor">('''Boulder throw {{H|0.25}}-{{H|2.25}}''')</span>, losing the arm in the process. After it loses both arms, it will slam one side down to replenish its arm, then the other. At this point, and at any time when the Talus' body is at ground level, Link has a window of opportunity to climb atop the Talus.

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Stone Talus
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A Stone Talus near the Ocean

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Attacks

Damage to Link wearing no armor
1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1 Heart.png Melee punch
1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1 Heart.png Crushed by body
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1-4 Heart.png-1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1-4 Heart.png Boulder throw

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Overview

Stone Talus is one of the many overworld bosses found in 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 the player can encounter in the game, situated in the Forest of Spirits on the Great Plateau.

There are 40 of these creatures spread throughout all of Hyrule. Along with the standard Stone Talus (featuring an Ore Deposit on its back), there are also the Frost Talus, the Igneo Talus, the Stone Talus (Luminous), and the Stone Talus (Rare). Defeating all 40 and reporting to Kilton at his Monster Shop rewards the Medal of Honor: Talus.

Locations

The Talus beasts are scattered far and wide throughout Hyrule. Frigid, snowy regions are home to the Frost Talus variant, while the Eldin Tower region features the Igneo Talus. Be sure to check out our Interactive Map for all the different locations the Stone Talus and its variants can be found.

Strategy

There is only one phase of this boss fight, so the strategy is very simple. Exposed on the top or on the side of all Talus beasts is an Ore Deposit of some variety, which is its weak point (and the only place where the Talus can actually be damaged). The Stone Talus is otherwise unaffected when attacked, except by Remote Bombs, which can be used to destroy the "hand" boulders at the end of each arm; this does not damage its health, however, so the player must attack the Ore Deposit to defeat it.

The standard Stone Talus has simple but strong melee attacks. It rears back to swing hard with its left arm or pounds Link into the ground with its right arm (Melee punch 1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1 Heart.png). At range, the Stone Talus will throw the "hand" of its arms (Boulder throw 1-4 Heart.png-1 Heart.png1 Heart.png1-4 Heart.png), losing the arm in the process. After it loses both arms, it will slam one side down to replenish its arm, then the other. At this point, and at any time when the Talus' body is at ground level, Link has a window of opportunity to climb atop the Talus.

Two methods are available to topple the Talus through direct combat. The player may choose to strike the Ore Deposit directly with a ranged attack (such as with a bow), which will stun the Talus and cause it to fall forward, providing a few precious seconds to rush forward and climb up the beast. Alternatively, Remote Bombs can be used to demolish the "hand" boulder of each arm. Destroying one arm with a bomb knocks the Talus down briefly; removing the Talus' only remaining arm with a bomb will cause it to drop for a few moments longer before it attempts to pick itself up again.

When on top of the Talus, the player should equip a strong two-handed weapon and use their charged spin attack to deal maximum damage. The player should be careful not to fall from the Talus during their attack, as it will continue to move around for a few moments and Link may slip off due to the changing slopes. The Talus will only put up with the player's mounted presence for a few strikes before shuddering and throwing Link off, damaging him in the process (Thrown from top of body 1-2 Heart.png).

The Talus' Ore Deposit will occasionally drop some of its loot when struck. Quick-handed players wielding one-handed weapons or spears (not recommended) to damage the Talus have an opportunity to pick these items up before they roll away and are potentially flung away by a future Talus slam or a Remote Bomb detonation.