Black Boss Horriblin
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Black Boss Horriblin
Black Boss Horriblin
Elite Enemy| Category | Elite |
| HP | 1920 |
| Danger Level | 5/5 — Extreme |
| Weakness | Multiple bomb arrows for ceiling knock, endgame fused weapons on ground phase |
| Locations | Deepest cave systems, Hyrule Castle underground caves, Depths cave boss chambers |
| Drops | Black Boss Horriblin Horn, Horriblin Guts, Horriblin Claw, Ruby, Sapphire |

Maren's Tip
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Description
The apex Boss Horriblin variant found commanding Hyrule Castle underground cave networks and the deepest Depths cave chambers. Its enormous HP pool requires repeated ceiling knockdowns and maximum-DPS ground phases to defeat efficiently. Ruby and Sapphire drops alongside Black Boss Horriblin Horn make these among the most financially rewarding cave encounters. A fully optimized combat approach with Sage abilities and endgame weapons is required for efficient farming.
Weakness
Multiple bomb arrows for ceiling knock, endgame fused weapons on ground phase
How to Beat Black Boss Horriblin
A terrifying black Boss Horriblin with enormous HP and devastating ceiling attacks. Takes three bomb arrows to knock down. The ground phase is brief — it re-climbs within 8-10 seconds. Use Sage abilities during the ground window to maximize burst damage. Black Boss Horriblin Horn is one of the strongest cave-enemy Fuse materials in TotK.
Item Drops
| Item |
|---|
| Black Boss Horriblin Horn |
| Horriblin Guts |
| Horriblin Claw |
| Ruby |
| Sapphire |
Where to Find
Known Variants
- Boss Horriblin
- Blue Boss Horriblin
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