Red Horriblin

Maren's Tip

Every enemy type has a weakness. Fire enemies melt with ice, ice enemies with fire. Gibdos are vulnerable to fire and lightning — stock those arrows!

Description

The most basic Horriblin variant — a ceiling-dwelling cave monster found in early-game cave systems across Hyrule Field and West Necluda. Red Horribleins introduce the ceiling combat paradigm that escalates dramatically with higher-tier variants. Their jump-drop attack is slow enough that side-dodging is straightforward, and a single well-aimed arrow while it hangs is usually sufficient for a floor stagger. Red Horriblin Horns are essential early-game materials for attack-buffing elixirs.

Weakness

Headshot while on ceiling; bomb arrow knock-down

How to Beat Red Horriblin

The weakest Horriblin tier. It clings to cave ceilings and drops to attack. Headshot it before it reaches the ground for a free stagger — then combo on the floor. A single bomb arrow aimed at the ceiling near it will knock it down without needing a direct hit. Easy to farm early-game for horn materials.

Item Drops

Where to Find

• Hyrule Field caves
• West Necluda caves
• Faron cave systems

Known Variants

• Blue Horriblin
• Black Horriblin
• Silver Horriblin

Related Guides

• Materials & Drops
• Weapons
• Bosses
• Armor & Defense
• Shrines