Kilton’s Monster Medals: A Comprehensive Guide to Earning Honor in Hyrule

Earning Kilton’s medals in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a testament to your monster-slaying prowess. You obtain them by completing specific tasks assigned by Kilton, the enigmatic monster parts merchant. To earn these coveted awards, you must defeat every single overworld boss of a certain type – Hinox, Talus, and Molduga – at least once. This is not about the total number of a single boss, but about clearing all the spawn locations for each type of boss.

The Path to Honor: How to Claim Your Medals

Seeking Kilton’s Approval

The journey begins with finding Kilton. Initially, he can be found at Skull Lake, located in the northeastern part of Hyrule, specifically in the Akkala region. He only appears at night. After encountering him there, he will begin to travel, showing up in different towns outside during the night, generally near stables.

The Trials: Boss Hunting

Once you can trade with Kilton, you can go about eliminating the bosses for the medal. You must defeat all 40 Hinoxes and Stalnoxes, all 40 Taluses, and all four Moldugas scattered across Hyrule’s vast landscape. Each one must be beaten at least once. If you were hoping to kill the same boss 40 times, that won’t cut it.

Reporting Your Progress

There is no reporting process. Kilton will automatically grant you a medal upon defeating all members of the corresponding boss family.

The Spoils of Victory: Earning Your Medals

After successfully exterminating all members of a given monster type, Kilton will reward you with the corresponding medal. There are three medals in total:

• Medal of Honor: Talus: Awarded for defeating all 40 Taluses.
• Medal of Honor: Hinox: Awarded for defeating all 40 Hinoxes and Stalnoxes.
• Medal of Honor: Molduga: Awarded for defeating all four Moldugas.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kilton’s Medals

1. What exactly are Kilton’s Medals of Honor?

Kilton’s Medals of Honor are three unique items awarded to Link in Breath of the Wild for defeating all members of specific monster families. These medals serve as proof of your monster-slaying abilities and act as a completionist goal for dedicated players. They do not appear to have any impact on gameplay.

2. Where can I find all the Hinox, Talus, and Molduga locations?

There are interactive maps available online that pinpoint the exact locations of all Hinoxes, Taluses, and Moldugas in Hyrule. Searching for “Breath of the Wild interactive map” can provide several options. These maps often allow you to track which bosses you’ve already defeated, making the task much more manageable.

3. Do Stalnox count towards the Hinox medal?

Yes, Stalnox do count towards the Hinox medal. Stalnox are skeletal Hinox variants that only appear at night, but they are part of the Hinox family for the purpose of Kilton’s challenge.

4. Why isn’t there a Lynel medal?

The game doesn’t offer a medal for defeating all Lynels, potentially because Lynels scale in difficulty throughout the game. Red Lynels eventually upgrade to Blue, White-Maned, and Silver Lynels as you defeat more enemies. Talus, Molduga, and Hinox do not level up.

5. Are the medals missable?

No, the medals are not missable. You can earn them at any point in the game after meeting Kilton, even after defeating Calamity Ganon. As long as the bosses are available in your current game mode, you can go ahead and earn your medals.

6. Does Master Mode affect the medals?

No, the process for obtaining Kilton’s medals remains the same in Master Mode. You still need to defeat all the Hinoxes/Stalnoxes, Taluses, and Moldugas to earn the respective medals. Note that the bosses themselves may be stronger (with added ranks), but the fundamental challenge of clearing all spawn locations is unchanged.

7. Do I have to defeat the Golden Lynels in Master Mode to get the medals?

No, Lynels are unaffected by medals, and, as a result, the medals are unaffected by Lynels, including gold Lynels in Master Mode.

8. What are the best strategies for defeating each type of boss?

• Hinox/Stalnox: For Hinoxes, aim for the eye. Use bows and arrows, or climb on them and attack the eye directly. For Stalnoxes, the same strategy applies, but once the skeletal remains are defeated, the eye will roll out. Focus your attacks on the eye until the Stalnox is defeated.

• Talus: Climb onto the Talus and attack the ore deposit on its back. Use a powerful two-handed weapon or bombs for maximum damage. Elemental Taluses are vulnerable to the opposite element (e.g., use fire arrows on a Frost Talus).

• Molduga: Use bombs or throw objects to lure the Molduga out of the sand. When it surfaces, use a powerful weapon or bomb arrows to deal significant damage. Alternatively, if you have the Master Sword, use that, since it never breaks when facing Ganon’s creatures.

9. What do Kilton’s masks do?

Kilton sells masks that allow you to blend in with certain types of monsters. Wearing these masks will often prevent those monsters from attacking you, as they perceive you as one of their own. However, this effect is not foolproof, and some monsters may still become aggressive if you get too close or act suspiciously. Remember, even Majora’s Mask only provides temporary respite from Lynels.

10. What is Mon, and how do I get it?

Mon is Kilton’s unique currency. You earn Mon by trading him monster parts, such as Bokoblin Horns, Lizalfos Tails, and Moblin Fangs. The more valuable the monster part, the more Mon you receive.

11. What does Kilton’s armor do?

Kilton doesn’t sell or wear armor. He does provide a questline that unlocks armor associated with his brother Koltin. The armor includes Rupee Padding, a special protection that makes you lose rupees instead of health until your rupees run out.

12. Where does Kilton eventually settle down?

After completing the questline related to his brother Koltin, Kilton settles down in Tarrey Town. You can find him there, and he can even tell you where his brother Koltin is currently located.

13. Does the Blood Moon affect the medals?

Yes, the Blood Moon will respawn the bosses that you have defeated. The Blood Moon is the way to allow the player to refight the bosses for monster parts.

14. Does the Master Sword work against Lynels?

Yes, the Master Sword works against Lynels.

15. What is the rarest enemy in Breath of the Wild?

One of the rarest enemy in Breath of the Wild is the Molduga. The Molduga can be found in the Gerudo desert.

Conquering Hyrule, One Medal at a Time

Earning Kilton’s Medals of Honor is a challenging but rewarding endeavor for any Breath of the Wild player. It requires dedication, exploration, and a mastery of combat techniques. By following this comprehensive guide, you’ll be well on your way to proving yourself as a true monster hunter and earning the respect of Kilton himself.

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