Tears of the Kingdom pits Link against some of the most iconic monsters in Zelda history. One such foe is the Hinox, a brutish one-eyed boar boss that towers over Link. They’re big, they’re intimidating, and you run into a few as you trek through Hyrule.
With so many of them across Hyrule, finding their locations is challenging. It’s worth taking up, though, since the Hinox drops some rare cooking ingredients and monster parts whenever you drop them. Here’s how to track down every Hinox in Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)
Differences between Red, Blue, and Black Hinox in TotK
The Hinox come in three varieties in TotK, Red, Blue, and Black. Red Hinox are the tamest of the bunch; they’re almost always asleep when you find them and rarely wear armor. Blue Hinox are less narcoleptic and more intelligent, protecting their vulnerable shins with wooden greaves and protecting their eyes with their free hands. Black Hinox take things one step further, arming themselves with metal greaves and surrounding themselves with bomb barrels they love to chuck in your general direction.
Regardless of which variety of Hinox you’re fighting, the strategy is always the same: hit them in their big, vulnerable eye with an arrow and wail on them once they’re down. You can knock them down by hitting their legs and light the Blue Hinox’s greaves with fire, but I’d recommend focusing on hitting their eye so you don’t put yourself in attack range.
Once I completed the Wind Temple and got Tulin’s spirit, Hinox fights became much more manageable. After I got myself a Lynel Bow, even Black Hinoxs weren’t much of a hassle. I recommend using a heavy melee weapon like a Talus Hammer once you’ve brought the big guys to their knees. A few spin attacks will chip away a lot of the Hinox’s health. Once they’re back on their feet, rinse and repeat until they’re dead.
All Hinox Locations in TotK (Surface)
Here’s a list of all the Hinox locations in TotK on the surface of the map:
All Red Hinox Location in TotK (Surface)
1: The first and easiest Red Hinox to find lurks in the Satori Mountain Foothill Cave. You’ll have to defeat it if you want to get into the Usazum Shrine at the base of Satori Mountain. Its coordinates are (-2197, -0811, 0117).
2: Make your way to Ludfo’s Bog, east of Mount Rhoam, and you’ll find a Hinox on the island south of the Thundara Plateau. Its coordinates are (-2198, 0789, 0103).
2: A normal Hinox sleeps smack dab in the middle of the Carok Bridge. The bridge is southeast down the road of the New Serene Stable and the Sinakawak Shrine. Its coordinates are (-1103, 0498, 0035).
3: The next Hinox rests north of the Hyrule Ridge Chasm. Head north, and you’ll find it on the ledge before the canyon drop. Its coordinates are (-2718, 1365, 0157).
4: Head into the Hebra Mountains, and you’ll find another Hinox dozing off in the snow. It’s on the right side bank of the Hebra Headspring. Its coordinates are (-2813, 2455, 0398).
5: You can find a normal Hinox if you make your way to Rodai Lake. Heading inside the Lakefront Tunnel, you’ll find a hole that looks like a chasm. If you jump down, you’ll find a Hinox at the bottom. Its coordinates are (1901, -2951, -0041).
6: You can find a normal Hinox in the clearing on the left bank of Lake Siela, just southeast of the Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower. Its coordinates are (1466, -1356, 0100).
7: Another Hinox can be found northeast of Batrea Lake and directly north of Tear of the Dragon #4. It’s south of the path, hiding on the edge of the trees. Its coordinates are (0701, -1052, 0010).
8: There’s a normal Hinox hiding in the forest in Trillby Plain between Pico Pond and Zelo Pond and west of Tear of the Dragon #3. Its coordinates are (1315, 0892, 0026).
9: Another Hinox can be caught taking a nap at the clearing southwest of the Elma Knolls Chasm. The Hinox’s location is northeast of Tears of the Dragon #1. Its coordinates are (-0812, 1285, 0116).
10: Another Hinox sleeping on the top of the hill can be found just north of Elma Knolls Chasm and east of the Aldor Foothills. Its coordinates are (-0430, 1991, 0176).
11: Sleeping in the Rowan Plain is the last Hinox on the surface. He’s sleeping to the west of the Kiuyoyou Shrine and east of the Forgotten Temple text on the map. Its coordinates are (-1215, 2105, 0104).
All Blue Hinox Location in TotK (Surface)
1: The first Blue Hinox‘s location is just south of the Usazum Shrine. The Hinox rests in the clearing at the bottom of the Dalite Forest. It’s’s coordinates are (1987, -1211, 0105).
2: The next Blue Hinox can be found at the Hebra North Crest. It’s on the edge of Hyrule, northwest of the Eutom Shrine. Its coordinates are (-3620, 3808, 0230).
3: There’s a Blue Hinox located just south of the Gatanisis Shrine. All you need to do is walk across the ledge south until you find a cave on the wall. You’ll find the Hinox inside. Its coordinates are (4458, 0739, 0110).
4: You can find another Blue Hinox on the Ruto Precipice. It’s east of the East Reservoir Lake and southwest of Zora’s Domain. Its coordinates are (3423, 0270, 0247).
5: There’s another Blue Hinox if you make your way to Ebon Mountain. South of it, there’s a land bridge that goes over the road. On top of the land bridge is the Hinox. Its coordinates are (3158, -2640, 0105).
6: Another Blue Hinox hides in the Corta Lake Cave. You’ll find the cave entrance near the top left of the lake. From there, hop down the hole shooting wind up, and break the far most rock in the room. It’ll expel air, allowing you to make your way to the Hinox’s room. Its coordinates are (1644, -2945, 0154).
7: Just north of Tobio’s Hollow Chasm and to the east of the Popla Foothills is a clearing on the south side of Dueling Peaks. In this clearing is a Blue Hinox. Its coordinates are (1299, -2156, 0251).
All Black Hinox Location in TotK (Surface)
1: For the next location, make your way to the Gerudo Highlands’ Skyview Tower. Once you’re there, run west, and you’ll find a Black Hinox sleeping in the snow. Its coordinates are (-4165, -1302, 0428).
2: There’s a Black Hinox located northeast of the Thyplo Ruins and directly north of Tear of the Dragon #11. Its coordinates are (0840, 3328, 0201).
3: There’s another Black Hinox that sits in the Lomei Labyrinth Island on the northeast corner of the map. Before you can fight it, you need to complete the maze on the surface. When you get through it, drop into the chasm and locate the hole on the south side of the chasm room. Drop down into it to find the Hinox. Its coordinates are (4614, 3569, -0060).
4: You can find a third Black Hinox at the beginning of the Rist Peninsula Spiral. Its coordinates are (4672, 1802, 0029).
5: You can find a Black Hinox in the Calora Lake Cave. It’s right on the shore of the northmost part of Calora Lake, southwest of the Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower. Its coordinates are (2035, -3098, 0095).
6: You can find a Black Hinox on the shores of Aris Beach at the bottom of the map. It’s southeast of the Joju-u-u Shrine. Its coordinates are (1744, -3822, 0003).
7: There’s another Black Hinox on the ledge south of the Dracozu River and east of Harker Lake. Climb up to the ledge and you’ll be able to find it. Its coordinates are (1118, -2901, 0065).
8: In the Jia Highlands, to the east of Tobio’s Hollow Chasm and Northwest of Angel Peak, there’s a clearing with a Black Hinox. Its coordinates are (1535, -2465, 0186).
9: A Black Hinox can be found in the Hyrule Castle Library. To get there, you’ll need to fast travel to the Serutabomac Shrine. Hop down onto the pathway and look at the rocks the shrine is standing on. You’ll see a doorway, and its path takes you to the library. Its coordinates are (-0154, 1073, 0214).
All Hinox Locations in TotK (Depths)
There are Hinox locations in the Depths as well. These fearsome baddies will inflict Gloom if Link gets hit, so they pose a more difficult challenge compared to their surface-dwelling counterparts. Here’s a list of all the Hinox locations in TotK in the Depths.
All Red Hinox Location in TotK (Depth)
1: A normal Hinox hangs out southwest of the Hylia Canyon Mine. It sleeps next to one of the ghosts that give Link weapons. Its coordinates are (-1395, -2383, -0556).
2: Another Hinox can be found southeast of the Netinet Lightroot. It’s within walking distance from the Zonai build station. Its coordinates are (0014, -1313, -0469).
3: There’s another Hinox that can be found West of the Nihcaym Lightroot. It’s in a clearing all on its own, so it’s not hard to miss. Its coordinates are (-1022, -0844, -0475).
4: You’ll find a Hinox south of the Oyimay Lightroot, and northeast of the Nisoij Lightroot. Check the edge of the wall that makes up the Mabe Prairie Pond on the surface. Its coordinates are (0384, -0025, -0475).
All Blue Hinox Location in TotK (Depths)
1: The next Hinox rests northeast of the Tikanur Lightroot and north of the Hyrule Ridge Chasm. This Blue Hinox‘s coordinates are (-2740, 1335 -0609).
2: Another Blue Hinox can be found directly between the Kasari Lightroot and the Gonatoyrim Lightroot. Its coordinates are (-4336 -3431, -0479).
3: You can find a Blue Hinox directly southeast of the Uihcoke Lightroot. You’ll have to walk around the wall that makes up Pico Pond on the surface before you can get to it. You’ll also pass by an enemy camp on your way to the location. The Hinox sits between two Zonai platforms, and its coordinates are (1288, 0943, -0479).
4: You can find a Blue Hinox directly south of the Sijotu Lightroot. It’s so close that you can take a couple steps outside in that direction and you’ll spot it. Its coordinates are (1210, -2669, -0594).
5: There’s another Blue Hinox that can be found east of the Sijotu Lightroot. To reach it quickly, make your way down Tobio’s Hollow Chasm and glide to the east. It’s sitting in a pile of gloom between three Zonai platforms. Its coordinates are (1564, -2422, -0640).
6: You’ll find one more Blue Hinox northeast of the Spirit Temple’s entrance. You’ll see this next to an enemy Zonaite camp. Its coordinates are (1656 -2907, -0707).
7: The final Blue Hinox lurks northwest of the Spirit Temple entrance. It’s located in the same spot south of the Dracozu River as its surface counterpart. Its coordinates are ( 1113, -2934, -0516).
All Black Hinox Location in TotK (Depths)
1: The first Hinox can be found northwest of the Muotue Lightroot. It’s in the same location as the Hinox in the Hebra North Crest. This Black Hinox‘s coordinates are (-3618, 3808, -0678).
2: The next Black Hinox can be found in the alcove made by the Hebra Plunge on the Surface. It’s west of Aduon Lightroot. You’ll have to work around the wall to get there. Its coordinates are (-2800, 2067, -0757).
3: A Black Hinox can be found west of the Umamustor Lightroot and south of the Mustuoto Lightroot. It’s also south of the perfect circle formation on the map screen. Its coordinates are (-4211, -1242, -0871).
4: If you make your way into the Depths of the Korok Forest, you should come across the Forest Coliseum. It’s hard to miss on the map, but it’s northeast of the Ramobnukas Lightroot. Once you head inside and pick up the banana in the middle of the arena, the battle with a Black Hinox will begin. Its coordinates are (-0114, 2433, -0620).
5: Moving toward a familiar location, there’s a Black Hinox located at the entrance to the Rist Mine, much like the one on the surface. It’s northeast of the Kawkatisar Lightroot. You’ll have to do a bit of climbing thanks to the inverted altitude of the Depths. Its coordinates are (4640, 1783, -0482).
5: Another Black Hinox is found north of the Sohse Lightroot and southeast of the Korom Lightroot. You should be able to see the Hinox from both Lightroots. Its coordinates are (1461, -1326, -0549).
6: There’s a Black Hinox that can be found inside Bubinga Grove directly east of the Sohse Lightroot. Just be warned that a Lynel and a Bokoblin camp stand in the way. Its coordinates are (2044, -1988, -0472).
Published: Nov 16, 2024 10:50 pm