Lynel - Map Locations and Tips

Lynels are extremely rare enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. They're masterful warriors that use a wide variety of attacks. They're among the most difficult enemies you'll encounter in Hyrule. Some of the most intimidating creatures in Hyrule, they come in four different forms: Red, Blue-Maned, White-Maned, and Silver. Learn where to find Lynels, what materials they drop for weapon fusions, and tips for fighting them in TotK with this monster guide. This guide has been tested by IGN and confirmed to work for all versions of TOTK, including the Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition released in 2025.

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Official Description: "These fearsome monsters have lived in Hyrule since ancient times. They possess intense intelligence and resilience, as well as a piercing horn, making them among the most dangerous monsters in all the land. This is compounded by their natural resistance to all elements. Only challenge a Lynel if you're very well prepared."

Compendium Number: 147

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Where to Find Lynels
Surface Lynels
Depths Lynels
Tips for Fighting Lynels
Lynel Recoverable Materials

Where to Find Lynels

Lynels are only found in particular places around the map, usually in a wide-open area. They're always alone. Remember that while they spawn in specific locations, some areas have a chance to spawn Lynels of different colors.

The color of Lynels will also change depending on your progress in the game.

There are a total of 34 Lynels in Tears of the Kingdom. The Lynel location maps below show what colors the Lynel were when we encountered them, but they may be different depending on how far you've progressed.

Red Lynels (HCN 147) are your basic Lynel.
Blue-Maned Lynels (HCN 148) are one step up from Red.
White-Maned Lynels (HCN 149) are even more difficult to beat and fairly rare.
Silver Lynels (HCN 150) are the most difficult to defeat and the rarest.

You will have to face a gauntlet of Lynel in the Floating Coliseum.

Surface Lynels

Red-Maned Lynel | West Hyrule Plains: -1595, 0187, 0108

Red-Maned Lynel | Upland Lindor: -2173, 1426, 0220

Red-Maned Lynel | Tabantha Hills: -2735, 1868, 0341

Blue-Maned Lynel | Hebra West Summit: 4458, 2657, 0232

Red-Maned Lynel | Lake Illumeni: -3311, -0096, 0092

White-Maned Lynel | Risoka Snowfield: -4366, -0986, 0523

Blue-Maned Lynel | Stalry Plateau: -1522, -2664, 0158

Blue-Maned Lynel | Nautelle Wetlands: -0546, -3744, 0064

Blue-Maned Lynel | Harfin Valley: 0064, -3403, 0026

White-Maned Lynel | Kamah Plateau: 1417, -3064, 0202

Blue-Maned Lynel | Lanaryu Heights: 2740, -0979, 0247

Blue-Maned Lynel | Rabia Plain: 2517, -0593, 0122

Blue-Maned Lynel | Lanaryu Wetlands: 2070, -0350, 0009

White-Maned Lynel | Ukuku Plains: 3931, 0980, 0248

Red-Maned Lynel | North Akkala Valley: 3700, 3006, 0033

Depths Lynels

Armored White-Maned Lynel | Muihcoro Lightroot: -1579, 2579, -0682

Armored Blue-Maned Lynel | Ui-ihcoj Lightroot: 4262, 2765, -0578

Armored Blue-Maned Lynel | Gedihcayam Lightroot: 3107, 1769, -0635

Armored Blue-Maned Lynel | Anonisik Lightroot: 2616, 1198, -0598

Armored White-Maned Lynel | Uihcoke Lightroot: 1025, 1171, -0476

Armored White-Maned Lynel | Korakut Lightroot: 1015, -0274, -0472

Armored Red-Maned Lynel | Korom Lightroot: 1050, -0425, -0480

Armored White-Maned Lynel | Sohse Lightroot: 1703, -1972, -0463

Armored Red-Maned Lynel | Stakijat Lightroot: 0268, -1126, -0467

Armored Blue-Maned Lynel | Kimakarut Lightroot: -2724, -2238, -0468

Armored Red-Maned Lynel | Mu-ustust Lightroot: -1423, -1299, -0485

Coliseum Lynels (Red, Blue, White, Silver, Armored Silver) | Floating Coliseum: -1127, -1159, -0499

Tips for Fighting Lynels

Lynels have several attacks that take advantage of everything they have. They have a bow that fires three arrows, a melee weapon they'll swing at you while they charge, and a horn they'll use to lunge at you. Learn the attack patterns for these different weapons and get used to avoiding them at all costs.
Lynels can spew giant fireballs that deal incredible damage. However, if they start a fire on the ground, you can paraglide the updraft to escape.
Lynels can jump up and smash the ground in a wide area of effect attack. If you see one leap into the air, step back a good distance to avoid damage.
Occasionally, Lynels need to rest between attacks. If you see a Lynel slump forward, take the opportunity to run up and mount it. You'll be able to get in a few attacks before it bucks you off.
Lynels take very little elemental damage, so you'll have to rely on physical attacks to take one down.

Lynel Recoverable Materials

Lynels drop the following recoverable materials, and also drop powerful weapons:

Lynel Hoof
Lynel Saber Horn
Lynel Mace Horn
Arrow x 10