WANTED: Hinox

Key takeaways

Use these points to plan the bounty before leaving Lookout Landing.

• Unlock condition Complete Bring Peace to Hyrule Field before asking Gralens about this bounty.
• Quest giver Speak with Gralens at the Lookout Landing Emergency Shelter to accept the assignment.
• Target area Search around Trilby Plain near the Woodland Stable, where the Hinox is typically found wandering.
• Combat priority Aim arrows at the Hinox's large central eye to stun it and create safer attack opportunities.
• Completion reward Return to Gralens after the Hinox is defeated to receive 100 Rupees.

WANTED: Hinox overview

WANTED: Hinox is an optional monster-hunting quest in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It begins at Lookout Landing and ends when Link defeats the named bounty target and reports back to Gralens.

The quest is issued by Gralens, the head of the monster-control crew stationed at the Lookout Landing Emergency Shelter. It becomes available after Link completes Bring Peace to Hyrule Field, placing it within the wider sequence of monster-control assignments rather than the main story. The mission is straightforward in structure: accept the bounty, travel to the target area, defeat the Hinox, and return to Gralens.

Gralens provides the target's location as part of the briefing. The Hinox is typically found wandering around Trilby Plain near the Woodland Stable, so the search is concentrated in that area rather than spread across Hyrule. Because the target is a giant Hinox, the encounter is primarily a combat challenge; the quest does not require a branching decision or a puzzle solution according to the available information.

The Hinox's large eye is its central vulnerability. Arrows aimed at the eye can stun the monster, creating an opening for Link to reposition or attack. The creature is also physically powerful and can throw objects, so maintaining awareness of the surrounding area matters even when the target is temporarily disabled. Once the bounty is slain, reporting to Gralens completes the assignment and awards 100 Rupees.

Where this sits

Requirements

The only stated unlock requirement is completion of Bring Peace to Hyrule Field. The encounter itself is a combat assignment against a Hinox, so normal preparation for a large monster fight is recommended.

• RequiredComplete Bring Peace to Hyrule FieldThis quest must be completed before Gralens offers WANTED: Hinox.
• RequiredReach the Lookout Landing Emergency ShelterGralens is stationed there and provides the bounty briefing.
• RecommendedPrepare for a Hinox fightThe target has immense strength and can throw objects. Bring a bow and arrows so you can target its eye.
• RecommendedKnow the route to Trilby PlainThe target is typically found around Trilby Plain near the Woodland Stable.

Objectives

1. Accept the bounty from Gralens.Speak with the monster-control crew's leader at the Lookout Landing Emergency Shelter.
2. Find the Hinox near Trilby Plain.Use the location supplied by Gralens and search the area near the Woodland Stable.
3. Defeat the Hinox.Exploit the large eye with arrows to stun the target, then attack while the opening lasts.
4. Report back to Gralens.Return to the Lookout Landing Emergency Shelter after the bounty has been slain.

Walkthrough

1. 01

   Unlock WANTED: Hinox

   Complete the prerequisite quest

   Finish Bring Peace to Hyrule Field before attempting to start this bounty. If Gralens does not offer WANTED: Hinox, check that this prerequisite has been completed rather than searching Trilby Plain first.

   Location: Hyrule Field

   TipThe quest is part of Gralens's monster-control assignments, so return to him after the prerequisite is complete.

2. 02

   Accept the bounty

   Speak with Gralens

   Travel to the Lookout Landing Emergency Shelter and speak with Gralens, the head of the monster-control crew. Listen to the briefing so the target's location is added to the quest information before setting out.

   Location: Lookout Landing Emergency Shelter

   Watch outLeaving before speaking with Gralens does not begin the assignment.

3. 03

   Find the Hinox

   Travel toward Trilby Plain

   Follow the location Gralens provides toward Trilby Plain. The target is typically found wandering in the area near the Woodland Stable, so use that stable as the practical landmark while searching.

   Location: Trilby Plain near Woodland Stable

   TipLook across the open ground around the plain and stable rather than expecting the target to be inside a settlement.

4. 04

   Prepare for combat

   Create a safe opening

   Keep space between Link and the Hinox while observing its movement. The monster has immense strength and can throw objects, making a direct approach hazardous when it has room to attack.

   Location: Trilby Plain

   Watch outDo not assume that distance alone makes the encounter safe; thrown objects can still punish an exposed position.

5. 05

   Stun the target

   Shoot the Hinox's eye

   Aim arrows at the large eye centered in the Hinox's head. A successful hit to this weak point can stun the monster, interrupting its pressure and giving Link a chance to close in or reposition.

   Location: Trilby Plain

   TipSave your clearest shots for the eye instead of firing randomly into the monster's body.

6. 06

   Defeat the Hinox

   Defeat the bounty

   Attack during the openings created by eye shots and continue managing the Hinox's reach and thrown-object attacks. Repeat the stun-and-attack pattern until the giant Hinox is slain.

   Location: Trilby Plain

   Watch outIf the Hinox recovers, disengage far enough to avoid its next attack and look for another eye shot.

7. 07

   Complete the quest

   Return to Gralens

   After the Hinox is defeated, go back to the Lookout Landing Emergency Shelter and speak with Gralens. Reporting the completed bounty closes the quest and grants the listed Rupee reward.

   Location: Lookout Landing Emergency Shelter

   Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

The defining mechanic is the Hinox's eye weakness. The eye is large and centered in the monster's head, making it the clearest target during the fight. Hitting it with an arrow can stun the Hinox, which changes the encounter from a continuous close-range threat into a series of controlled attack windows.

The Hinox remains dangerous because of its size and strength even when the objective is simple. It can throw objects, so the player must account for incoming projectiles while choosing where to stand. A practical approach is to use the eye to interrupt the monster, take advantage of the stun, and then create distance before the next attack cycle.

The mission's structure is deliberately compact: the main challenge is locating the target and winning the encounter rather than completing a chain of environmental tasks. The completion state is tied to both parts of the assignment: the Hinox must be defeated, and Link must report the result to Gralens at the shelter.

What works and what does not

Encounter phases

1. 1

   Locate and assess

   Starts: Approaching the target area around Trilby Plain.

   Not specified

   Find the wandering Hinox near the Woodland Stable and identify a position from which Link can see the eye and react to thrown objects.

   • Thrown objectsTell The Hinox can throw objects at Link.Answer Maintain awareness of the surrounding area and use the opening after an eye hit to reposition.
   • Do not rush directly into the monster before identifying the eye and nearby escape space.
2. 2

   Eye stun

   Starts: An arrow strikes the large eye centered in the Hinox's head.

   Not specified

   The eye shot can stun the Hinox and briefly create a safer opportunity to attack.

   • Prioritize accurate eye shots over low-value attacks against the body.
3. 3

   Attack and reset

   Starts: The Hinox is stunned or has recovered from the stun.

   Not specified

   Use the stun window to attack, then prepare for the Hinox to resume its powerful attacks. Repeat the cycle until the bounty is defeated.

   • Close-range pressureTell The Hinox is known for immense strength.Answer Avoid staying within danger range after the attack opening ends.
   • The fight is safer when treated as repeated controlled openings rather than one uninterrupted melee exchange.

Hinox encounter

• Location
  Trilby Plain near Woodland Stable
• Health
  Not specified

Use arrows to target the Hinox's eye and stun it. Attack during the resulting opening, then create enough distance to respond to its immense strength and thrown objects before repeating the process.

Completion checklist

• Complete Bring Peace to Hyrule Field.Required to unlock the bounty.
• Speak with Gralens at the Lookout Landing Emergency Shelter.This starts the quest and provides the target location.
• Travel to Trilby Plain near Woodland Stable.Search the stated area for the wandering target.
• Bring a bow and arrows for eye shots.Recommended because the eye is the Hinox's primary weak point.Optional
• Stun the Hinox by hitting its eye.This creates an opening during the encounter.
• Defeat the Hinox.The bounty must be slain before the report can be made.
• Report back to Gralens.Return to the Lookout Landing Emergency Shelter to finish the quest.
• Collect the 100 Rupee reward.Awarded after reporting the completed bounty.

Failure conditions

• The Hinox defeats LinkA death ends the current attempt and requires Link to return to the encounter and defeat the target again.
• Link leaves the bounty unfinishedThe quest does not complete merely by reaching Trilby Plain; the Hinox must be defeated and the result reported to Gralens.
• Link does not report the killAfter defeating the target, return to Gralens at the Lookout Landing Emergency Shelter to receive completion credit and the reward.

Rewards and drops

• 100 Rupees
  Gralens awards 100 Rupees after Link defeats the Hinox and reports back.
• Hinox battle drops
  The available source material does not specify individual material or equipment drops from the defeated Hinox.

Characters in this mission

• LinkThe player character who accepts and completes the bounty.

Aftermath

Trivia

• WANTED: Hinox is one of a six-quest monster-hunting bounty series associated with Gralens.
• The three initial WANTED quests include the Hinox, Stone Talus, and Molduga assignments.
• The Hinox's eye is both its most recognizable feature and the primary weak point specified for this quest.

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