If you’ve played Breath of the Wild, you’ll recognize the massive, one-eyed giants stomping around Hyrule like it’s their backyard. Yep, Hinoxes are back in Tears of the Kingdom—and not just on the Surface. They’ve made their way into the Depths too, bringing their usual brute strength and oversized attitude with them.
Whether you’re after rare monster parts, some bonus loot, or just ticking another miniboss off your list, here’s everything you need to know about hunting Hinoxes.
🧟♂️ What’s a Hinox?
Hinoxes are towering cyclops monsters known for their strength, durability, and surprisingly goofy charm. They’re slow but dangerous, and they hit hard. You’ll usually find them asleep in open areas, guarding loot or just minding their business—until you show up with a bow.
Their weak spot? That giant eyeball in the center of their face. Hit it with an arrow to stun them and create an opening to do serious damage.
🔺 The Three Hinox Types:
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Red Hinox – Basic version, moderate HP
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Blue Hinox – Stronger, hits harder, more HP
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Black Hinox – The big leagues. Highest HP and most aggressive
🏹 How to Beat a Hinox (Without Getting Squashed)
You can absolutely fight a Hinox with basic weapons—but if you want to make life easier, here’s what helps:
✅ Recommended Gear:
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Armor:
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Soldier’s Set – for taking hits
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Barbarian or Fierce Deity Set – for dishing them out
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Weapons:
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Big two-handers or fast melee weapons work great
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Fuse monster parts for bonus damage
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Bows & Arrows:
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Fuse Keese Eyeballs for homing shots—great for sniping the eye
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Bomb Flowers or other elemental fusions can pack a serious punch
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Pro tip: After a few hits to the eye, Hinoxes start covering it with their hand. Time your shots carefully or wait for an opening.
🧠 Attack Patterns to Watch For
Dodging correctly can turn you into a Hinox-slaying machine. Here’s what to expect:
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Throws Stuff at You: Rocks, trees, whatever’s nearby.
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Dodge or use Recall to throw it back!
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Overhead Slam:
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Jump or dodge to the side, then punish with a flurry rush
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Wide Swipe:
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Long range, horizontal swing. Backstep or perfect-dodge to counter
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Body Slam:
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Gross and painful. Just keep your distance
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📍 Surface Hinox Locations
You’ll find these guys sleeping under trees, guarding caves, or hanging out in open fields. A few standout spots:
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Carok Bridge:
-1054, 0452, 0035 -
Satori Mountain:
-2180, -0846, 0101 -
Hebra Headspring:
-2788, 2462, 0397 -
Ulria Grotto (Blue):
4455, 0736, 0111 -
North Akkala Beach Cave (Black):
4595, 3481, 0053 -
Hinox Trio (Yes, the Brothers are Back!):
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Youngest (Red):
1888, -3122, 0135 -
Middle (Blue):
1679, -3041, 0166 -
Eldest (Black):
2021, -3172, 0180
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…and plenty more scattered across the map.
🔦 Hinox in the Depths (Yup, They’re Down There Too)
Welcome to the Depths—where the dark makes everything creepier and more dangerous. Hinoxes down here hit harder and usually come with better rewards.
Here are some confirmed Depths locations:
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Blue Hinox – Tikanur Lightroot:
-2745, 1327, -0608 -
Black Hinox – Forest Coliseum:
-0117, 2435, -0621 -
Hinox – Oyimay Lightroot:
0356, -0016, -0477 -
Black Hinox – Bubinga Grove:
2087, -2012, -0470 -
Double Trouble (Blue x2) – Sijotu Lightroot:
1210, -2640, -0599&1081, -2863, -0515
Tip: Bring Brightbloom Seeds and activate Lightroots before fighting—battling blind never ends well.
🎁 What You Get for Beating One
Besides the satisfaction of taking down a literal giant, here’s what you’ll walk away with:
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Hinox Parts – Toenails, Fangs, Guts (great for elixirs and weapon fusions)
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Weapons – often hanging around the Hinox’s neck
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Chests – especially in the Depths, sometimes loaded with gear
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Zone Devices – in Depths near Zonai/Yiga locations
🧭 Final Thoughts
Hinox fights in Tears of the Kingdom strike a great balance—challenging, satisfying, and totally doable once you know what you’re doing. Whether you’re hunting them for loot, monster parts, or 100% map completion, tracking down every Hinox is well worth your time.
Just remember:
Aim for the eye. Dodge the swing. Steal the loot.
Happy hunting, hero. 💪
