What do Golden Lynels drop?
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When defeated, Golden Lynels drop Diamonds, Lynel Guts, Lynel Hooves, Lynel Horns, Rubies, Sapphires, Star Fragments, and Topazes, making them a valuable target for players seeking rare and powerful items. The drop rate of these items, especially Star Fragments, can be quite frequent, with some players reporting a higher drop rate from Golden Lynels compared to Silver Lynels.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- Do Golden Lynels drop Star Fragments?: Yes, Golden Lynels can drop Star Fragments, although the exact drop rate is not specified, players have reported getting them quite often.
- Which Lynel drops the best gear?: White-Maned Lynels drop the powerful Savage Lynel Sword, Spear, Crusher, Shield, and Bow, which are significantly better than the other Lynel gear varieties.
- What is the difference between Gold and Silver Lynels?: Golden Lynels have more health than their Silver counterparts, with 7500 HP, and deal more damage, making them a tougher opponent.
Enemy Mechanics
- What do different Lynels drop?: When defeated, Lynels drop their Hooves, Horns, and Guts, along with their Weapons and a bundle of their Arrows, with Silver and Golden Lynels occasionally dropping Gems and Star Fragments.
- Can Gold Lynels teleport?: Yes, Golden Lynels can teleport back to their initial positions if they travel too far from their territory or lose track of Link.
- Can you fight Gold Lynels in normal mode?: No, Gold Lynels are only available in Master Mode, making them a challenging opponent for experienced players.
Comparison to Other Enemies
- Is a Golden Lynel stronger than Ganon?: In terms of damage output, Gold Lynels can potentially deal more damage than Dark Beast Ganon, with some attacks reaching over 150+108 quarter-hearts of damage.
- What is the rarest Lynel?: Silver Lynels are the rarest and most difficult to defeat, with a higher health pool and damage output compared to other Lynel types.
- What is the rarest enemy in Breath of the Wild?: The Molduga is considered the rarest enemy in the game, with a low spawn rate and limited locations.
Gameplay Mechanics
- Do Ancient Blades work on Lynels?: Yes, Ancient Blades can be used to instantly defeat Lynels, but this method does not provide any drops or rewards.
- Do Lynels drop weapons when killed with Ancient Arrows?: No, Lynels killed with Ancient Arrows do not drop any items or rewards, making it a less desirable method for farming.
- Can you ride Lynels?: Yes, Lynels can be mounted by sneaking up on them or landing on their back using the Paraglider, but they cannot be tamed like other creatures.
Locations and Spawning
- Where can you find Golden Lynels?: Golden Lynels can only be found in Master Mode, and are typically located in the same areas as other Lynel types.
- Does Blood Moon respawn Lynel?: Yes, Lynels will respawn after a Blood Moon, allowing players to continue farming them for rewards.
- How do you unlock Silver Lynels?: Silver-Maned Lynels will spawn in the world after defeating at least one of every other Lynel type, and waiting for a new Blood Moon to respawn them.