Rare Stone Talus
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Rare Stone Talus
Rare Stone Talus
Talus Enemy| Category | Talus |
| HP | 600 |
| Danger Level | 3/5 — Dangerous |
| Weakness | Ore deposit on back — same as Stone Talus, hammer weapons for bonus |
| Locations | Hidden areas, Beneath large boulders, Rare spawn locations throughout Hyrule |
| Drops | Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, Amber, Star Fragment (rare) |
Maren's Tip
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Description
An uncommon Stone Talus variant whose ore deposit glows with embedded precious gems, indicating an unusually rich mineral composition. Combat mechanics are identical to a standard Stone Talus — climb to the deposit and strike repeatedly with heavy weapons. The reward pool is dramatically better: guaranteed Diamond, Ruby, or Sapphire drops, and an extremely rare chance at a Star Fragment. Specific lore suggests Rare Talus locations are linked to ancient Sheikah mineral survey sites.
Weakness
Ore deposit on back — same as Stone Talus, hammer weapons for bonus
How to Beat Rare Stone Talus
Fights identically to a Stone Talus but the ore deposit glows with gemstone luster. The climb-and-smash strategy applies — use heavy fused hammers on the deposit. Prioritize these over standard Stone Talus whenever spotted due to the premium gemstone drop pool. Can drop Star Fragments.
Item Drops
| Item |
|---|
| Diamond |
| Ruby |
| Sapphire |
| Opal |
| Amber |
| Star Fragment (rare) |
Where to Find
Known Variants
- Stone Talus
- Luminous Stone Talus
- Igneo Talus
- Frost Talus
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