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Water Buffalo
Water Buffalos are an uncommon creature type in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. They're fiercely protective animals with keen senses. They cannot be tamed, and they don't like to be disturbed. Learn where to find Water Buffalos, tips for hunting them, and what materials can be recovered from them in TotK with this creature guide.
Official Description: "These wild cows come equipped with big, strong horns. They live off grass that grows near the waterfront. Their meat is considered to be high quality, so they're a common target among hunters. Fun fact: the domesticated Hateno cow, often raised in villages, was bred through selective breeding using these."
Compendium Number: 17
Where to Find Water Buffalos
Water Buffalos can be found in just a few places around Hyrule. They tend to stick to wetlands and marshes where they can munch on reedy grasses and other plants.
Common Locations:
Specific Sightings:
- A small herd of five Water Buffalo can be found in Lanayru Wetlands at Millenio Sandbar. They move around, but they've been spotted at (1567,-0088,0019). The fastest way there is to head southwest from the Jonsau Shrine.
Tips for Hunting Water Buffalos
- Water Buffalos make large targets, so they're good targets to hit at range.
- Water Buffalos are faster than they look. Even sprinting, you can't keep up with one running at full speed.
- If you spook a Water Buffalo, it will charge you once before running off in a random direction.
Water Buffalo Recoverable Materials
Water Buffalos drop the following materials when defeated:
- Raw Prime Meat
- Raw Gourmet Meat