Tears of the Kingdom – Are ReDead in Totk?

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ReDead are easily the most terrifying enemy players have faced in The Legend of Zelda franchise. These mask-wearing monsters scream at Link, freezing him in place with fear while they slowly walk toward him, intending to eat his face. Given just how vast Tears of the Kingdom is, fans want to know if ReDead have returned. This guide explains what ReDead are in more detail and whether they’re an enemy fans can encounter in the game.

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No, ReDead are not in Tears of the Kingdom. Like the one above, early trailers for the game showed a Blood Moon rising. During the few seconds the Blood Moon appears, with the reanimated enemies rising from the ground, many fans saw something resembling a ReDead. However, that enemy has now been confirmed as a Gibdos. These insect-like undead mummies have faces that make them look like they’re wearing a mask, just like a ReDead, but they’re actually something a lot more tangible and disgusting. They can be found in Hyrule’s hottest and dustiest areas, such as the Gerudo Desert.

If ReDead were to exist in Tears of the Kingdom, they’d likely hide out in the underground, deep inside Chasms. This would give them an advantage, allowing them to paralyze Link from the darkness and attack him slowly without any interruptions. We think this would also make the Chasms even more inhospitable, and they’re already almost impossible to explore without some serious firepower, which is probably why Nintendo didn’t feel the need to add them in.

ReDead are terrifying enemies first introduced in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. They stand still and do nothing while Link is looking their