Stone Talus

Stone Taluses are mini-bosses in. They appear to be a cluster of boulders at first, but once approached, they assemble into a large golem-like being. Luminous, Rare, Frost, and Igneo variations can also be found all around Hyrule.

Characteristics
Stone Taluses are fairly large compared to Link and can deal huge amounts of damage. They are very slow-moving, so as long as Link can stay behind or beneath them, he will be out of harm's way. Stone Taluses can use their large arm structures to punch and swipe across the ground, dealing heavy damage to the impact area. They can also fall forward and crash their entire body into the ground or launch large fragments of their rocky frame at Link.

To defeat a Stone Talus, Link can climb onto its body and attack the Ore Deposit on its back, usually located on top or at the back of the boss. Link can inflict major damage by using a double-handed weapon or Bomb Arrows. After taking damage, the Stone Talus will attempt to throw Link off by shaking itself. To make climbing easier, Link can use the Remote Bomb Rune to blast apart the Stone Talus' arms, hindering it temporarily. A Stone Talus can regenerate lost body parts shortly after losing them.

Defeating a Stone Talus rewards Link with Gem depending of its type.

Locations

 * Great Plateau
 * Deya Lake
 * North Dueling Peaks (Senior)
 * Dueling Peaks South (Junior)
 * West Nabi Lake
 * North Mable Ridge
 * Martha's Landing
 * Lake Floria
 * Gama Cove
 * Ovli Plain
 * Cliffs of Quince

Luminous

 * Mapla Point
 * Lake Hylia North
 * Lake Kolomo
 * Champion's Gate North
 * South Koukot Plateau
 * Mount Nabooru
 * South Taafei Hill
 * East Mount Granajh
 * Upland Lindor
 * Southern Tal Tal Peak
 * Crenel Hills
 * Rutimala Hill

Rare

 * Hyrule Castle West
 * West Vatorsa Snowfield
 * Illumeni Plateau
 * Kolami Bridge South
 * Gisa Crater
 * Tabantha Hills
 * Hyrule Castle Underground

Trivia

 * Stone Taluses were originally called Steppe Talus in early builds of the game.