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Like its predecessor,Breath of the Wild,Tears of the Kingdombrings back a classicZeldamonster and turns them into a difficult miniboss for its players. Gleeoks are three-headed dragons, and they serve as the main target for the “Unknown Three-Headed Monster” side quest.
InTears of the Kingdom, there are four types of Gleeoks: Flame, Ice, Thunder, and King Gleeok. For “Unknown Three-Headed Monster,” Link will need to defeat a Flame-Gleeok. However, players may not want to attempt this side quest until they’ve grown stronger and have better weapons/armor.
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How to Unlock “Unknown Three-Headed Monster”
“Unknown Three-Headed Monster” is one of the three tasks in the second half of the Monster-Control Crew quest-line. Speak toGralensin theEmergency ShelteratLookout Landing. If this is the first time speaking to him, players will be assigned the following:
These three questsmust be completedbefore players can grab the “Unknown Three-Headed Monster” side quest. Fortunately, once Link accepts the quests from Gralens, the location of each WANTED monster will be marked on the map.
“Unknown Three-Headed Monster” Walkthrough
Once Link has turned in all the “WANTED” side quests, he can speak to Gralens again for info on new monster sightings. This time, players will want to inquire about the “three-headed monster.” This will add the “Unknown Three-Headed Monster” to the Adventure Log and place a destination marker on the map.
There are reports thata three-headed monsterthat breathes fire is attacking people at theBridge of HylianearFaron. Before rushing off to confront this beast, players would do well to bring the following:
“Unknown Three-Headed Monster” Location
TheBridge of Hyliais a littlesoutheast of the Great Plateau. Players can either walk there from a nearby shrine, or they candive from thePopla Foothills Skyview Tower (0602, -2118, 0098). While not necessary, players may want theGlide Set/Wingsuitto make diving through the air easier.
Being too close to the Flame-Gleeok may cause damage to Link. If players prefer to fight up-close, then they should equip flame-resistant gear (ex: Desert Voe Armor). However, thebest wayto defeat Gleeoks is to keep stunning them. This can be done by using a bow and aiming for their heads.
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Tips for Defeating Flame Gleeok
Players can get a “headstart” against Gleeoks if theyattack from above. For the Great Bridge of Hylia, glide on over from the Popla Foothills Skyview Tower. Then, dive with R-button to get closer to the Gleeok, and then pressZR-buttonto draw the bow. This will slow down time and make iteasier for Link to aim arrowsat each of the Gleeok heads. When the Gleeok is stunned, aim for their heads with a melee weapon.
Phase 1-2
If the Flame Gleeok sweeps Link off the edge, climb up one of the pillars holding the bridge. One of them is broken and gives Link a place to stand wherehe can then use theAscend Ability.
Phase 3
When the Gleeok flies out of Link’s reach,fire Keese Eyeball-arrows before it gets too high. Once it starts charging its attack, move out of the way of themeteor. It will create an updraft once it hits the ground, andopening the paragliderabove this updraft is enough to bring Link close enough to pierce the heads with arrows.
Once all heads are stunned, the Gleeok will fall and crash into the ground.Gleeoks take fall-damage just like Link, so when they drop from this height,they’ll be defeated.
“Unknown Three-Headed Monster” Reward
Return to the Emergency Shelter and report the good news to Gralens. He’ll give Link100 Rupeesas a reward. If Link has already beaten the “Unknown Sky Giant” and “Unknown Huge Silhouette,” Gralens will give him aDiamondin addition to the Rupees.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis available for Nintendo Switch.
