Stone Talus are among the most common boss enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The huge rock colossi initially disguise themselves as inconspicuous piles of stones and only stand up when Link gets too close to them. Throughout the base game there are exactly 40 major Stone Talus bosses: 11 normal Stone Talus, 11 glowing Stone Talus, eight rare Stone Talus, five Igneo Talus and five Frost Taluss. Anyone who has defeated each of these individual specimens at least once and then defeated Ganon can Kilton the Stone Talus Order pick up.
However, the fights are worth it much earlier. Stone Talus drop large amounts of flint, amber, opals, and other gemstones, while rare variants can even drop sapphires and diamonds. Igneo Talus and Frost Taluss are additionally important opponents for Side Quests and our regional 100% routes. In this guide we will show you all 40 Locations, explain the differences between the variants and reveal how you can quickly defeat even the strongest rock giants.
How many Stone Talus are there in Breath of the Wild?
Kilton’s Stone Talus Order has five different major variants. The small Ishiroks, Magroks and Glaroks belong to the same monster family, but are normal enemies and are not taken into account for the order .
| variant | number | Life Points | Special feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Talus | 11 | 300 | Normal ore vein |
| Stone Talus (luminous) | 11 | 600 | Luminous Stone Chunk |
| Stone Talus (rare) | 8 | 900 | Particularly valuable gemstones |
| Igneo Talus | 5 | 800 | Glowing body, cool down with ice |
| Frost Talus | 5 | 800 | Frozen body, thaw with fire |
| Total | 40 | – | For Kilton’s Stone Talus Order |
All 40 Stone Talus locations at a glance
You don’t have to defeat the 40 rock colossi within a single blood moon cycle. Breath of the Wild permanently remembers which individual copy has already been killed at least once. After the first victory over Ganon, a star or the note “★ Defeated” appears next to a boss who has already been defeated. This makes it much easier for you to identify missing Stone Talus.
Normal Stone Talus – all 11 Locations
| # | Location | Region / Orientation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest of Souls | Great Plateau, east of Hopper Pond |
| 2 | Adeya Lake | At Adeya Village Ruins in West Necluda |
| 3 | North Twin Mountain | Stone Talus “the elder” |
| 4 | Southern Twin Mountain | Stone Talus “the Younger” |
| 5 | Northwest of Southern Lake Nawi | West Necluda |
| 6 | Beehorn Plateau | West of Lake Ciella |
| 7 | East of Dwarven Bay | Small peninsula in East Necluda |
| 8 | Floria Falls | On an island north of the Floria Bridge |
| 9 | Goana Bay | East Necluda |
| 10 | South of Weihe Lake | East Necluda |
| 11 | Narra Plateau | At the highest point of the plateau |
The Stone Talus in the Forest of Souls is for many players the first big overworld boss ever. You can encounter him during your first few hours on the Great Plateau, although Link usually only has weak weapons at this point. The fight is still doable, as a simple iron hammer or two-handed weapon causes enormous damage against the boulder of ore on his back.
Luminous Stone Talus – all 11 Locations
You can recognize glowing Stone Talus by the large chunk of glowing stone on their backs. They have twice as many life points as a normal Stone Talus and leave behind numerous glowstones in addition to ordinary gemstones. This makes them a good additional source of materials if, for example, you want to improve the glow set or collect larger quantities of glow stones.
| # | Location | Region / Orientation |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Maple Peninsula | In the shallow water of the pond in East Necluda |
| 13 | Lake Komolo | On the island in the lake |
| 14 | Gongol Hill | Flat area north of hill |
| 15 | North of the Gates of Perid | Gerudo Highlands |
| 16 | Umetake Highlands | Higher area of the Gerudo Plateau |
| 17 | Naboru Mountain | Just before the southern end of mountain |
| 18 | West of the gorge stable | On a high plateau |
| 19 | Between Rutimala Plateau and Meadela’s Mantle | South of the valley near a steep wall |
| 20 | West of the Ohse Plain | High plateau in the Gerudo Plateau |
| 21 | Kukudja Gorge | North of Tilio Slope in Hyrule Mountains |
| 22 | East of the Eastern Reservoir | Sources from Lanayru |
Rare Stone Talus – all 8 Locations
The rare Stone Talus are the strongest normal rock variant and have 900 life points. You can recognize her by the rare piece of ore on her body. After winning, particularly high-quality gemstones will drop, including topazes, rhodonites, sapphires and, with a bit of luck, diamonds. Anyone who needs Rupees can visit these opponents again after a blood moon and sell their gems.
| # | Location | Region / Orientation |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Southeast of Hyrule Stable Ruins | Hill on the Hyrule Field |
| 24 | West of the prison ruins | Hill on the Hyrule Field |
| 25 | Between Meadela’s Mantle and Zabo Snowfield | East of a natural stone arch |
| 26 | Illumeni Plateau | Southern area in Tabanta Borderland |
| 27 | South of Kommori Bridge | Right on the way in the Tabanta borderland |
| 28 | Gissa Crater | Tabanta Frontier |
| 29 | East of Lake Ovo | Tabanta Frontier |
| 30 | East tunnel of Hyrule Castle | Underground area of the castle |
We have already planned the rare Stone Talus in the eastern tunnel of Hyrule Castle during our complete castle tour. It is also one of Kilton’s 40 rock colossi and should therefore not be missed, even if you are otherwise only visiting Hyrule Castle for the final battle.
Igneo Talus – all 5 Locations
Igneo Talus are completely covered in glowing lava and live exclusively in Eldin Gorge. You cannot safely climb her body under normal circumstances because Link immediately catches fire when touched. First, cool down the opponent with a ice arrow, ice weapon, or other ice attack. The lava solidifies briefly, the Igneo Talus turns black and you can climb onto its body.
| # | Location | Region / Orientation |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Lake Darunia | West bank at the level of Kraab Island |
| 32 | South of Lake Darman | Under a large stone arch |
| 33 | Marugo Pond | On the island in the pond |
| 34 | Grogo pond | On the southeast bank |
| 35 | South of the South Mine | On the path in Eldin Gorge |
All five Igneo Talus are great to take down during our 100% route through Eldin with all five Igneo Talus and 45 Koroks.
Frost Taluss – all 5 Locations
The icy counterpart is called Frost Talus. You will only find these rock colossi in very cold regions of the Hebra Mountains and Gerudo Plateau. Its surface is completely frozen and can freeze Link when touched. Therefore, first hit the Frost Talus with fire – for example a fire arrow or a firearm. This causes the ice layer to temporarily melt and the body can be climbed.
| # | Location | Region / Orientation |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Between airfield and Rospro Pass | Hill in the Hebra Mountains |
| 37 | Blizzar Valley | Hebra Mountains |
| 38 | Zuzukiki Snowfield | Rocks above the southeastern snowfield |
| 39 | West of the Sapphia’s Table | Gerudo Highlands |
| 40 | Southern Olpa Plateau | Gerudo Highlands |
Defeat Stone Talus – the ore chunk is the weak point
Regardless of the variant, every Stone Talus only has one real weak point: the ore chunk on its body. Attacks on arms, legs, or the normal rock body do virtually no regular weapon damage. As soon as the supposed pile of stones rises, look for the large chunk of ore on the back, head or occasionally in a side position.
The simplest strategy is to first destroy one of the rocky arms with a remote bomb. The Stone Talus loses its balance and falls to the ground. Immediately sprint to his body, climb up and attack the ore boulder with a strong melee weapon. iron hammer, stone splitter, rock splitter and mountain splitter are particularly effective because they work particularly well against ore and rock. If the weak point is conveniently positioned on the top, you can also equip a two-handed sword and deal enormous damage with a charged spin attack.
Arms with remote bombs destroy
An Stone Talus has two large rock arms that it either swings at Link or throws as projectiles. You can specifically destroy an arm with long-range bombs. If the rock colossus loses an arm, it cannot attack with that side for a short time; If you destroy an arm at the right moment, the entire opponent falls to the ground, giving you an opportunity to climb up.
After a few seconds, the Stone Talus rams its stumps into the ground and fully regenerates its missing arms. The bomb therefore does not cause permanent damage, but rather a tool to bring the colossus to the ground in a controlled manner.
Urbosa’s Fury versus Stone Talus’s
If you have already freed Vah Naboris, Urbosa’s wrath is one of the best methods against the entire Stone Talus family. Fully charges an attack and triggers the electrical discharge in close proximity to the boss. The enormous area damage can knock an Stone Talus to the ground or severely damage its weak point. With Urbosa’s Fury+ from “The Champions’ Ballad”, the ability is also available again much faster.
Ore chunks on the side or back – insert bow
Not every piece of ore sits comfortably on the highest point of the body. Some Stone Talus have their weak point very low on the back or side. In these cases, a bow may be more practical than constant climbing. Jump from a hill or use Revali’s Gale, draw the bow in the air and fire several arrows at the ore boulder. Normal arrows cause damage there, even if the rest of the rock body is immune to them.
For high-quality bows, this method can be very efficient, especially for bright and rare Stone Talus. If you want to save ammunition, stick with hammers and other heavy melee weapons.
Igneo Talus cool down
With Igneo Talus, an additional step is added before the actual fight. His fiery body makes climbing nearly impossible. A single ice arrow or hit with an ice weapon is enough to temporarily cool its surface. The body visibly darkens and can now be climbed safely. Don’t wait too long, because the Igneo Talus will heat up again after a short time.
If you have improved the anti-fire set accordingly and activated its fireproof bonus, the encounter will become even more comfortable. Ice attacks still remain the easiest way to prepare the surface for ascent.
Thaw Frost Talus with fire
With the Frost Talus the principle works exactly the opposite. His frozen body must be thawed using a fire arrow or a firearm. He then loses his icy aura for a short time and Link can ascend. If the surface begins to freeze white again, you should jump off or immediately use another fire attack.
The shot arms of Igneo Talus and Frost Talus also retain their respective elements. Therefore, keep enough distance when the boulders fly through the air.
Stone Talus Loot – Farming Gems and Diamonds
After its death, an Stone Talus completely disintegrates, leaving behind several ore and gemstones. Which materials can appear depends on the variant. Particularly rare Stone Talus are therefore excellent targets if you need gems for armor upgrades, dealers or Rupees.
| variant | Possible loot |
|---|---|
| Stone Talus | Flint, Amber, Opal, Rhodonite |
| Stone Talus (luminous) | Flint, Amber, Opal, Luminous Stone, Topaz, Diamond |
| Stone Talus (rare) | Flint, Amber, Opal, Topaz, Rhodonite, Sapphire, Diamond |
| Igneo Talus | Flint, Opal, Rhodonite, Diamond |
| Frost Talus | Flint, opal, sapphire, diamond |
After a blood moon, all rock colossi appear again. The progress for Kilton’s Order is still retained, so you can later farm rare Stone Talus you have already defeated for gems as often as you like. However, since the value of the loot fluctuates randomly, a specific diamond per battle is not guaranteed.
Side Quest “Apprenticeship” – Igneo Talus at Lake Darunia
The Igneo Talus at Lake Darunia is required for the Side Quest “tuition money”. In Goron City you meet the Goron Fugo, an apprentice of the blacksmith Rohan. As part of his training, Fugo is supposed to defeat the Igneo Talus at Lake Darunia, but he doesn’t dare approach the difficult-to-reach opponent.
Travel to the western shore of Lake Darunia near Kraab Island and kill the Igneo Talus there. Then return to Fugo and report the victory. He rewards Link with 100 Rupees. Of course, the boss also counts as one of the five Igneo Talus for Kilton’s later Stone Talus Order.
Side Quest “The Frost Talus in Blizzar Valley”
In the village of Rito you can from Gesane the Side Quest “The Frost Talus in the Blizzar Valley” receive. The Rito reports of a huge ice rock colossus in the Hebra Mountains and wants Link to eliminate the danger. Travel to Blizzar Valley west of Hebra Peak and defeat Frost Talus there.
Then return to Gesane. This task also gives you 100 Rupees and at the same time kills one of the five Frost Taluss for Kilton’s order.
Stone Talus in the east tunnel of Hyrule Castle
One of the eight rare Stone Talus is hidden in the East Tunnel of Hyrule Castle. This enemy is particularly easy to miss since many players enter the castle via the upper walls or the direct path to the sanctuary. For our 100% score, the complete castle route deliberately leads through the eastern tunnel.
Be sure to defeat the rare Stone Talus there before leaving the area for good. Because of its rare ore chunk, it is also one of the more interesting bosses for high-quality gem loot.
Stone Talus, bright and rare Stone Talus photograph
The different Stone Talus types each have their own entries in the Hyrule Compendium. To complete the game, you don’t just have to take a photo of any rock colossus, but rather record a total of five basic game variants.
| Manual entry | For complete manual |
|---|---|
| Stone Talus | Photograph |
| Stone Talus (luminous) | Photograph |
| Stone Talus (rare) | Photograph |
| Igneo Talus | Photograph |
| Frost Talus | Photograph |
It’s best to take photos of the opponents before you start the actual fight. Once the boss’s name appears in the frame of the Camera Rune, the image can be saved to the manual.
Stone Pebblit, Igneo Pebblit and Frost Pebblit do not count towards Kilton
In Hyrule you will also encounter tiny variants of the rock colossi. A Stone Pebblit disguises itself as a small rock and starts running around as soon as Link approaches. Since it is still light enough, you can pick it up and throw it on the ground, which will cause it to break immediately. Bombs also work great.
In Eldin these are called small variants Igneo Pebblit, in ice areas Frost Pebblit. Magroks must first be cooled down and Glaroks must be warmed up if you want to pick them up safely. All three minor enemies have their own or related entries in the Hyrule Handbook, but count not to the 40 bosses for Kilton’s Stone Talus Order.
Stone Talus Order at Kilton
After you have defeated the Calamity Ganon and the demon beast Ganon at least once and then loaded the save game marked with a star, Kilton expands its offering to include the evaluation of the large monsters. Ask him about the Stone Talus and he will tell you how many of the 40 individual rock colossi have already been defeated.
For the Stone Talus Order you need all 30 normal or special Stone Talus, five Igneo Talus and five Frost Taluss. The group of 30 is made up of eleven normal, eleven glowing and eight rare Stone Talus. Killing an already defeated enemy again after a Blood Moon does not increase the counter.
| For the Stone Talus Order | number |
|---|---|
| Stone Talus | 11 |
| Stone Talus (luminous) | 11 |
| Stone Talus (rare) | 8 |
| Igneo Talus | 5 |
| Frost Talus | 5 |
| Total | 40 |
Once all 40 are actually done, Kilton gives Link the Stone Talus Order as a key item. It is noted on the medal that 40 rock giants were killed.
Does the Trial of the Sword count for the Stone Talus Order?
No. Within the test of the sword you will also encounter several rock colossi, including a normal Stone Talus, a Igneo Talus and a Frost Talus. However, these enemies are in a separate trial area and are not part of Kilton’s 40 fixed boss locations in the overworld.
Mega Igneo Talus from “The Champions’ Ballad”
With DLC 2 “The Champions’ Ballad”, another unique representative of the Stone Talus family is added: the Mega-Igneo Talus. You encounter him during “EX: The Ballad of Daruk” on the northern shore of Lake Darman. The huge boss spends part or all of the fight in the lava and is significantly larger and stronger than the normal Igneo Talus.
Its heat constantly creates updrafts. Use it with the Paraglider, cool the Mega Igneo Talus with ice arrows and then land on its body. His ore weakness can also be hit with arrows from the air. After the victory, the Kamia Omuna Shrine, one of the three trials from Daruk’s Ballad, appears.
Does the Mega Igneo Talus count towards Kilton’s Stone Talus Order?
No. The Mega Igneo Talus was only added with the expansion pass and is not one of the original 40 rock colossi. For Kilton’s order, the 30 Stone Talus, five Igneo Talus and five Frost Taluss from the base game are still sufficient.
For a complete DLC save, you should still defeat and photograph the Mega Igneo Talus. It has its own additional entry in the Hyrule Handbook. You can find all other additional content in our guide to the DLC content for Breath of the Wild.
The best Stone Talus for gem farming
If you continue to fight rock colossuses after completing the Stone Talus Order, these are especially the ones eight rare Stone Talus interesting. Their ore chunks can provide the most valuable mixture of gemstones, including sapphires, rhodonites, and diamonds. The bosses respawn after each Blood Moon, allowing you to defeat the same easily accessible specimens repeatedly.
The rare Stone Talus southeast of the Hyrule Stable Ruins and the enemy west of the Prison Ruins are particularly convenient, as both are relatively centrally located on the Hyrule Plains. If you are visiting Hyrule Castle anyway, you can also kill the rare Stone Talus in the eastern tunnel.
For Rupees, however, it is worth checking before selling whether you still need the gemstones for armor or their improvements to the Great Fairies.
The simplest Stone Talus strategy in the endgame
With a strong two-handed weapon, Stone Talus fights hardly last long in the late game. First blow up an arm with a remote bomb, wait for the fall and climb onto the body. Equip an iron hammer, stone splitter, rock splitter, mountain splitter, or other powerful two-handed weapon and launch a charged whirl attack directly on the ore boulder. With a normal Stone Talus, just one opportunity is often enough.
With Igneo Talus and Frost Talus, you use the appropriate elemental arrow immediately beforehand. Urbosa’s Fury can also speed up the process. This means that the last missing rock colossi for Kilton’s order can be processed very quickly.
Stone Talus Order does not count towards the 100% card display
The Stone Talus Order itself does not increase the official percentage on the world map. Individual boss victories also do not count as map items for this display. For our complete 100% walkthrough of Breath of the Wild, Kilton’s three awards are still part of the final score.
In addition to all 40 Stone Talus, you also have to defeat all 40 Hinoxes and Stalnoxes as well as the four Molduga of the Gerudo Desert at least once.
All Stone Talus – Collectibles
| Target | Target position |
|---|---|
| Normal Stone Talus | 11 out of 11 defeated |
| Luminous Stone Talus | 11 out of 11 defeated |
| Rare Stone Talus | 8 out of 8 defeated |
| Igneo Talus’s | 5 out of 5 defeated |
| Frost Taluss | 5 out of 5 defeated |
| Rock colossuses in total | 40 out of 40 defeated |
| Stone Talus photographs | Hyrule Compendium |
| Shining Stone Talus photographed | Hyrule Compendium |
| Rare Stone Talus photographed | Hyrule Compendium |
| Igneo Talus photographs | Hyrule Compendium |
| Frost Talus photographs | Hyrule Compendium |
| “Tuition money” | Defeat Igneo Talus at Lake Darunia |
| “The Frost Talus in Blizzar Valley” | Defeat Frost Talus in Blizzar Valley |
| Stone Talus in the east tunnel | Defeat the rare Stone Talus in Hyrule Castle |
| Mega Igneo Talus | Defeat |
| Mega Igneo Talus photographs | DLC Hyrule Compendium |
| Stone Talus Order | After picking up Ganon at Kilton |
Defeated all 40 Stone Talus
Once you have defeated all eleven normal and eleven glowing Stone Talus, all eight rare variants as well as the five Igneo Talus and five Frost Taluss, the entire rock colossus population of the base game has been killed at least once. After defeating Ganon for the first time Kilton Confirm your progress and present you with the Stone Talus Order. At the same time you have two Side Quests completed, collecting large amounts of valuable gems and covering five important entries for the Hyrule Handbook.
Expansion Pass owners also take the Mega Igneo Talus from Daruk’s Ballad with them. Together with all Hinoxen and Molduga, all monster groups for Kilton’s three orders are complete.