Unleashing the Power of Rock Octoroks in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Octoroks, the iconic enemy from the Legend of Zelda series, have made a return in the latest installment, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Known for their burrowing and rock-spewing abilities, they now serve a new purpose in the game. Instead of being mere nuisances, they offer a way to repair Link's weapons and shields, which is a much-needed improvement for dealing with the frustrating weapon durability mechanic introduced in Breath of the Wild.

To utilize this new trick, players must seek out the Rock Octorok enemies. These creatures can be difficult to spot as they are often disguised by the large rock on their heads when they are submerged underground. Once they emerge, they will aggressively launch rocks at Link until he gets very close, so it is advised to approach them with caution. To make things easier, we have compiled a guide that outlines the most convenient and accessible locations where the helpful yet bothersome Rock Octorok can be found in Tears of the Kingdom.

There are various locations in Tears of the Kingdom where Rock Octoroks can be found. These enemies are capable of repairing a single weapon or shield, and as such, Link may have to hunt down multiple Rock Octoroks or wait for a Blood Moon for them to respawn. The majority of Hyrule's Rock Octorok population can be found on the cliffs and peaks of the Eldin Mountains, as well as around Death Mountain and Goron City.

To reach this area with ease, players can teleport to the Sitsum Shrine at the peak of Death Mountain and use their paraglider to descend to the ledges below where Rock Octoroks can be found. For additional fast travel options, the Marakugac Shrine near Goron City is an excellent location to find multiple Rock Octoroks at that altitude.

Rock Octoroks are immobile foes that remain above ground until they detect Link's presence. Once they've locked onto him, they'll hurl massive boulders at him, unless he approaches them close enough to make them submerge. Link will need to get in proximity to a Rock Octorok to drop a weapon for repair, so the player should exercise caution to avoid the projectiles on the way to close combat.

The following is a compilation of identified Rock Octorok spawn locations in the northeastern Hyrule regions of Eldin Canyon and Eldin Mountains. While Rock Octoroks can be found in other mountainous areas, this region has the highest concentration of these enemies, which can be a valuable asset for players carrying multiple weapons in need of repair.

Coordinates

Rock Octorok Location

1886, 2716, 0396

Near skull-shaped rock north of Goro Cove

1635, 2748, 0398

Southeast of Darunia Lake on map

1377, 3215, 0408

Northwest of Isle of Rabac on map

1641, 3412, 0316

North of Isle of Rabac on map

1625, 3426, 0301

North of Isle of Rabac on map

1866, 1473, 0276

Near Goronbi Lake on map

1627, 1438, 0297

On ledge southwest of Bedrock Bistro

1451, 1691, 0319

West of Timawak Shrine

1441, 2180, 0294

At foot of waterfalls of Golow River

1414, 2349, 0324

East of Golow River

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available for the Nintendo Switch