Where is the King Molduga?
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The King Molduga is found in the East Barrens in the Gerudo Desert, and it is a part of the second DLC pack: The Champions’ Ballad in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, it’s worth noting that in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there isn’t a “king” variation of the Molduga to hunt down, but rather four regular Moldugas to fight.
Overview of the King Molduga
Location and Availability
In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the King Molduga can be found in the Gerudo Desert, specifically in the East Barrens, and is only available in the The Champions’ Ballad DLC pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is there a King Molduga in TotK?
There isn’t a “king” variation of the Molduga in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but rather four regular Moldugas to fight, which can be found around the Gerudo Desert in the southwestern corner of Hyrule.
Q2: Where are all 4 Moldugas in TotK?
The four Moldugas in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can be found in the following locations: Toruma Dunes, near Tho Kaya shrine; Arbiter’s Grounds, east of the Great Fairy Fountain; Southern Oasis, south of the Sand Seal Rally; and north of Dragon’s Exile, west of the Sand Seal Rally.
Q3: Does King Molduga Respawn?
After the Molduking has been defeated, it will reappear in the East Barrens after every Blood Moon.
Q4: What do you get for killing all Molduga?
For defeating every Molduga, you will receive the Medal of Honor: Molduga, a Key Item in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, presented by Kilton.
Q5: Is Molduga hard to beat?
A Molduga can kill you with just one hit, even if you have many hearts, so it’s worth preparing before you even begin the fight by equipping your most powerful armor.
Q6: What is the monster in the Gerudo Desert?
The monster in the Gerudo Desert is the Molduga, with four of them to fight in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Q7: Does the Blood Moon bring back mini-bosses?
Overworld mini-bosses, including Lynels, will respawn after Blood Moons, but dungeon bosses stay dead.
Q8: How many Molduga are there in total in TotK?
There are only four Moldugas in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, all of which respawn every Blood Moon and reside in the Gerudo Desert, south of Gerudo Town.
Q9: Do Moldugas Respawn after Blood Moon?
Yes, the four Moldugas in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom respawn every Blood Moon.
Q10: Where is Malanya?
Malanya can be found inside his fairy fountain on Bloodleaf Lake in the North Akkala region, but he will only come out if you bring him an Endura Carrot.
Q11: Where is Urbosa?
After her death, Urbosa lives on as a spirit trapped within Naboris, and in Breath of the Wild, she acknowledges Link when he enters Divine Beast Vah Naboris.
Q12: How many shrines are in TotK?
There are a total of 152 Shrines in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with 120 on the surface of Hyrule and 32 scattered about the Sky Islands.
Q13: How do you beat Moragia?
To defeat Moragia, players must destroy all three of its heads using Yunobo, who deals massive damage whenever their attacks hit the boss.
Q14: Is Molduking a DLC?
Yes, the Molduking is an overworld boss in Breath of the Wild and is exclusive to The Champions’ Ballad DLC Pack.
Q15: Do Lynels Respawn on Blood Moon?
Yes, Lynels respawn after Blood Moons, making it possible to farm them for their rewards by waiting for the Blood Moon to pass.