Players of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can attest that the Mucktorok boss is one of the most frustrating encounters in the game. However, with the right strategy and preparation, taking down this tiny creature won’t be much of a problem. Here’s a guide on how to defeat Mucktorok in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Preparation
The Mucktorok boss fight will take place after completing the Lanaryu Water Temple Puzzle in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. To prepare for the encounter, players should ensure that they have a spear weapon, arrow, and Sidon’s abilities at their disposal. Sidon’s Water Bubble negates one instance of damage and serves as a means of casting a water projectile that can clean the sludge. The fight will require players to take down two enemies, the tiny Mucktorok and the Sludge Shark it’s riding. Players must be prepared for Mucktorok’s attack patterns and the general hazards in the arena.
Best Weapon Type
The spear weapon is the best weapon type to use in the Mucktorok boss fight. When used in conjunction with Sidon’s Water Bubble, players can shoot out a projectile in a straight line with extended range, making it an ideal weapon for hitting the Sludge Shark. Players can hold ZL to stay focused on the shark’s movements and perform normal attacks whenever it’s about to use an ability. The water projectile from the spear will hit it.
Dealing With Phase 1
When the shark gets stunned, Mucktorok will run around. Players can stun it as well by shooting it with an arrow, allowing them to hit it with their melee weapon. If players only have a few spears, they should switch to something else for regular DPS and save the spear for the shark stuns they need to do.
Dealing With Phase 2
Phase 2 of the Mucktorok boss fight occurs when the boss is down to 50% HP. In addition to the shark’s attack patterns, players will have to deal with globules of gunk that will drop in various sections of the arena. These blobs of icky slime will cause damage if players are hit directly and make it hard to move around if they cover most of the arena. Mucktorok will also jump around the sludge, making it harder to hit. The water projectile from the spear has longer range, so players won’t have to worry about hitting the shark reliably.
Additional Suggestions
If players have enough Hydrant Zonai Devices to spare, they can place them around the arena to wash away the gunk quickly. They can also attach Bomb Flowers to their arrows to do some AoE damage if they can’t land a direct hit. Lastly, if players already defeated Colgera to acquire Tulin’s Wind Burst, they can use something that will launch them into the air (i.e., Zonai Fans or a shield + Spring fuse combo). While in mid-air, players can aim with their bow to slow down time, allowing them to get a clear shot. Then, before dropping down, players can use Wind Burst to bypass the sludge and reach the stunned Mucktorok faster.
Conclusion
With a bit of luck and a solid strategy, players should be able to defeat the Mucktorok boss in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Completing this quest will grant players Sidon’s vow, allowing them to use Water Bubble during their travels. Players should also remember to advance further into the campaign by finishing the other regional main quests, visiting Gerudo, Hebra, and Eldin. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is full of mechanics and facets to learn. For more information, players can visit our guides hub.
