Some of the most fearsome monsters inLegend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild,Moldugas can quickly kill those who roam the Gerudo Desert carelessly. They’re vicious, powerful, and hard to defeat. Yet, those who do will receive some fantastic rewards, leading many players to seek out these dangerous battles.
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Even late-game players, though, can easily suffer death in a Molduga’s jaws. Preparation is key – players should know when and where they might come across these creatures, and what to do when they find one. Follow these tips, and emerge victorious with armfuls of shiny weapons and Molduga Guts.
Locations
There are only four Moldugas in the game, all of which respawn every Blood Moon. They reside in theGerudo Desert,south of Gerudo Town. To find them, venture to the following locations:
In addition to Moldugas, plenty of other monsters roam the desert. Be especially wary of Electric Lizalfos here. They can easily disarm Link with their attacks, and won’t stop annoying him if a Molduga appears. Finish off any smaller enemies before taking on the big one.
Best Armor
Before setting out, though, it’s important to gear up. In the Gerudo Desert, temperature ranges from freezing cold at night to blisteringly hot during the day. TheSnowquill Armoris best for nighttime, while theDesert Voe armorwill protect Link from the harsh sun.
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Alternatively, players can purchase items atStarlight Memories in Gerudo Town. Theseare a bit pricey, but easily available.
Jewelry does not offer as much protection as armor; however, they can be upgraded at a Great Fairy Fountain to increase their defensive potential. Be sure to pair them with more protective armor pieces when fighting Moldugas.
Best Weapons
Since players will have limited windows of time to damage the Molduga, it’s best to use powerful weapons. Additionally, getting to close to the creature risks huge damage, so bows tend to be the best options.
By far the best offensive choice against a Molduga is theSavage Lynel Bow. This beast fires three shots while only consuming one arrow, and each shot does a base 32 damage. TheGreat Eagle Bow and Mighty Lynel Bowalso fire three shots each, at 28 and 20 damage respectively. However, these can be hard to come by —Lynels aren’t exactly easy to defeateither. More common, high-damage bows include:
Players should also consider the damage they can do withdifferent types of ammunition. Bomb arrows are unparalleled in their damage potential, but are also the most expensive. Fire and shock arrows work well too.
Preparing Food
With the Gerudo Desert’s extreme temperatures, some players might be tempted tocook temperature-resistant foodfor their Molduga hunts. However, this isn’t the most efficient use of resources. With how long it can take to fight one of these creatures, buffs usually wear off before the fight is over.
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Instead, players should use armor to counteract temperatures and cook food to buff other stats. Defense, attacking power, speed — all are essential against Moldugas. And don’t forget to cook plenty of dishes that give Link a fewbonus hearts, as he’s going to need them.
Baiting The Moldugas
Like the sandworms in theDuneuniverse, Moldugas live under the sand, and will attack Link if they notice his footsteps near them. They cannot be damaged while buried under the sand, so players must bait them into leaping up to attack. There are a couple ways to go about this.
Thrown Objects Method
It is sometimes possible trick these creatures by standing on rocks, and throwing items such as barrels, unwanted shields, etc. onto the sand to catch their attention. Small items, though, won’t make much of an impact, and there aren’t always spare barrels lying around.
Revali’s Gale Method
A riskier (but more effective) option is to stand on the sand and wait for the Molduga to charge Link. Players will see a question mark appear, marking the creature’s location. It will change to an exclamation point once it has determined Link’s location, at which point it will charge. Just before the creature reaches Link,use Revali’s Galeto shoot up into the air and attack it from above with a bow and arrow as it leaps out of the sand.
