Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom – How To Defeat Lynels | Overworld Boss Guide

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Not all bosses in Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom get a fancy health bar. Some transcend that formality and strike fear in the hearts of Hylians everywhere. Whilst Gleeoks, Hinox, and Talus may be larger, the quadrupedal Lynel is the king of the wild. Most players will find themselves dead long before they get a chance to defeat their first Lynel. 

Of course, these monsters are not indestructible, they just have a lot of HP and hit like a bus. With a bit of preparation and practice, however, you will be taking these guys out in no time. This guide will walk you through taking down Lynels and what rewards await those who can pull it off. 

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Lynels are a returning enemy from Breath Of The Wild, and they are just as brutal as they were in that game. Basically, a monstrous centaur kitted out with some of the best weapons Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom has to offer, and health bars to match. These guys are easily the most powerful non-boss enemy in the game. Heck, they are harder to defeat than most bosses.

Lynels are comparatively rare in Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom sadly. With the increase in Overworld Bosses, the Lynel population took a bit of a hit. They are not all gone, however, and you can still find them loitering around the place. Like with all bosses, Lynels are found in more open areas (although forests are a popular destination too). You can spot them for quite a distance as they nearly always operate alone and are quite large. 

Lynels also have incredible senses. If you can see one, there is a pretty high chance they can see you too.