Zelda: Breath of the Wild has introduced incredible enemies and gameplay features that players didn't before have access to during Link's adventures. Some of these powerful enemies are the Guardians, who are equipped with weapons and tools that make them some of Breath of the Wild's most deadly foes.
Hyrule is home to diverse enemies, and Guardians are no different. The Guardians, who were created thousands of years before the events of Breath of the Wild, come in multiple varieties and are all capable of doing incredible damage to Link. Each of the different Guardians attacks and move in a unique way, and so it can be complicated to know how to go about defeating them. These Guardians can be found in spaces scattered all over the map, including some of Breath of the Wild's shrines.
How to Kill Guardians in Breath of the Wild
The Guardian that comes to mind when most people ponder Breath of the Wild is the Guardian Stalker. The Stalker has multiple metal legs and can move quickly to pursue players. All of the Guardians, though, can pursue Link and fire dangerous projectiles.
There are a few keys to defeating them. First, if Guardians are toppled, they will instantly explode and die. By using the magnesis ability, players can get ahold of metal objects and hurl them at the Guardians to make them fall and explode. It's a great system of combat that is both challenging and rewarding. Indeed, it's no wonder that so many games are held to Breath of the Wild's high standards.
Guardians can also be effectively defeated by using ancient weapons. Ancient arrows in particular can be used to hit Guardians in their 'eyes' to do massive damage. These weapons, however, can be hard to find and expensive to acquire, so it is important for players to use them properly. In addition, dodging and parrying in Breath of the Wild can help defeat Guardians. If players learn to time the blasts from Guardians, they can jump aside in time to launch their own attacks.
All things considered, Guardians are powerful and fun foes that require some practice and creativity to defeat. Some of Zelda's most unique enemies, they are interesting and add a layer of depth to the already expansive world. While they can be tedious at first, Guardians are enemies that challenge players and help make Breath of the Wild the game-changing title that it is.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild is available now on Nintendo Switch and Wii U.