Hearty Lizard
Hearty Lizards are rare creatures in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. They look similar to other lizards but can be distinguished by their bright blue scales. Once caught, they can be used in cooking recipes. Learn where to find Hearty Lizards, tips for catching them, and what cooking effects they provide in TotK with this creature guide.
Official Description: "This rare lizard lives deep in the forests. It feeds on high-nutrient foods, giving it great vitality. When used to make elixirs, they temporarily increase your maximum hearts."
Compendium Number: 90
090 Hearty Lizard
Where to Find Hearty Lizards
Hearty Lizards are found in quite a few places around Hyrule, but never in great numbers. They're usually mixed in one or two at a time with other lizards.
Common Locations:
- Gerudo Highlands
- East Necluda
Specific Sightings:
- There are at least four Hearty Lizards in the Mount Nabooru Well in the Gerudo Highlands. To get there, paraglide down from the Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower.
Where to Buy Hearty Lizards
You can purchase Hearty Lizards for 100 Rupees at the following shops:
- Beedle at the Highland Stable.
- Beedle at the Woodland Stable.
- Beedle at the Outskirt Stable.
- Beedle at the Foothill Stable.
Tips for Catching Hearty Lizards
Hearty Lizards stay still for a second or two after being spooked. Then, they fire off in a direction. Once they're running, there's no way you'll catch them without a big speed boost. The best way to avoid spooking them is to sneak up from behind them.
Hearty Lizard Effects
- Hearts Recovered: 0
- Unique Cooking Effect: Extra Hearts
- Value: 20