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{{Split|Blue Hinox}}
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  |Model LANS= File:LANS Hinox Model.png
  |Model LANS= File:LANS Hinox Model.png
|Model BotW= File:BotW Hinox Model.png
  |Model PH= File:PH Hinox Model.png
  |Model PH= File:PH Hinox Model.png
  |Model ALBW= File:ALBW Hinox Model.png
  |Model ALBW= File:ALBW Hinox Model.png
  |Model TFH= File:TFH Hinox Model.png
  |Model TFH= File:TFH Hinox Model.png
|Model BotW= File:BotW Hinox Model.png
|Model TotK= File:TotK Hinox Model.png
  |Sprite ALttP= File:ALttP Hinox Sprite.png
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  |Sprite LA= File:LA Hinox Sprite.png
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|race= Cyclops {{Exp Game|LA}}<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LA|publisher= Nintendo|page= 37}}</ref>
|race=  
|game= {{ALttP}}<br>{{LA}}<br>{{FSA}}<br>{{PH}}<br>{{ALBW}}<br>{{TFH}}<br>{{BotW}}
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|other= {{ALttP|Ishinomori|-}}<br>{{LA|Cagiva|-}}<br>{{FS|Himekawa|-}}<br>{{CoH}}<br>{{HWAoC}}
|LA= Cyclops<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LA |guide= Nintendo |page= 37}}</ref>
|habitat= [[Dark World]]<br>[[Bottle Grotto]]<br>[[Eagle's Tower]]<br>{{Term|LANS|Turtle Rock|link}}<br>[[Death Mountain Foothills]]<br>[[Palace of Winds (Four Swords Adventures)|Palace of Winds]]<br>[[Goron Temple]]<br>[[Dee Ess Island]]
}}
|member= [[Hinox Brothers]]<br>[[Hinox (Character)]]<br>[[Giant Brothers]]
|game= ALttP, LA, FSA, PH, ALBW, TFH, BotW, TotK
|health= 600 {{Exp Game|BotW}}
|other= ALttP (Ishinomori), LA (Cagiva), FS (Himekawa), CoH, HWAoC
|habitat=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|ALttP= {{Term|ALttP|Dark World|link}}
|LA= {{Term|LANS|Bottle Grotto|link}}, {{Term|LANS|Eagle's Tower|link}}, {{Term|LANS|Turtle Rock|link}}
|FSA= {{Term|FSA|Death Mountain Foothills|link}}, {{Term|FSA|Palace of Winds|link}}
|PH= {{Term|PH|Goron Temple|link}}, {{Term|PH|Dee Ess Island|link}}
|ALBW= {{Term|ALBW|Lorule|link}}
|TFH= {{Term|TFH|Volcano|link}}, {{Term|TFH|Den of Trials|link}}
|BotW= {{Term|BotW|East Necluda|link}}, {{Term|BotW|West Necluda|link}}
}}
|member= {{List|[[Hinox Brothers]], [[Hinox (Character)]], [[Giant Brothers]]}}
|health=  
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|LA= {{HP|LA|8}}
|BotW= {{HP|BotW|600}}
}}
|attack=  
|attack=  
|weapon= [[Bomb]]<br>[[Bow]]<br>[[Boomerang]]<br>[[Quake Medallion]]
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|LA= {{Damage
|attack1= Grab and Toss
|damage1= 1.00
|attack2= Bomb Throw
|damage2= 1.00
}}
}}
|weapon= {{List|[[Bomb]], [[Bow]], [[Boomerang]], [[Quake Medallion]]}}
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|exp= 15
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|theme=  
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|BotW= "{{Term|BotW|Hinox Battle|link}}"
|HWAoC= "{{Term|HWAoC|Intense Battle against the Hinox|link}}"
}}
}}
}}
{{Term/Store|Hinox|Hinox|Series, ALttP, LA, LADX, LANS, FSA, PH, ALBW, TFH, BotW, CoH|plural}} are recurring enemies and {{Plural|Series|Sub-Boss|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 185 {{Exp Game|ALttP, LADX, FSA, PH, ALBW, TFH}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|'''{{Color|BotW Shrine Quest|Hinox}}'''|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref>{{Note|{{Plural|PH|Hinox}} are referred to as '''Eye Brutes''' in {{Guide|PH|Prima}}.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= PH |publisher= Prima |page= 26 }}</ref> However, as this name contradicts the name given in {{E}}, it is not considered [[Guidelines:Canon|Canon]].}}<ref>{{Cite|Defeated By: Hinox|Game Over|CoH}}</ref> They are {{Wp|Cyclops}}-like ogres that have an affinity for [[Bomb]]s, and commonly use them as weapons against [[Link]]. They typically appear as musclebound, light brown humanoids with a single eye and a ponytail. In most games, they are significantly weak to Bomb explosions.
{{Term/Store|Hinox|Hinoxes|Series, ALttP, LA, LADX, LANS, FSA, PH, ALBW, TFH, BotW, TotK, CoH, HWAoC|plural}},{{Exp Game|ALttP, LA, FSA, PH, ALBW, TFH, BotW, TotK, CoH, HWAoC}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 185 {{Exp Game|ALttP, LADX, FSA, PH, ALBW, TFH}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|'''Hinox'''|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|'''Hinox'''|Hyrule Compendium|TotK}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Defeated By: Hinox|Game Over|CoH}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|'''Hinox'''}}|Game Screen|HWAoC}}</ref> also known as '''One-Eyed Giants'''{{Exp Game|FSA}}<ref>{{Cite|There's an area near the {{Color|FSA Purple|one-eyed giants}} called {{Color|FSA Green|Hebra's Hill}}.|Old Man|FSA}}</ref> and '''Forest Giants''',{{Exp Game|BotW}}<ref name="Kilton">{{Cite|[About monsters...] {{Big|Dya DYAAAAAAAH!}} You want to know about monsters? I just LOOOOOVE talking about monsters! Ooh. OOOOOOOH! Let's talk about the {{Color|BotW Red|huge ones}}! The {{Color|BotW Blue|stone colossus}}? The {{Color|BotW Blue|forest giant}}? The {{Color|BotW Blue|giant sand beast}}?! Which monster do you want to hear about?|Kilton|BotW}}</ref> are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} and {{Plural|Series|Sub-Boss|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}. They are {{Wp|Cyclops}}-like ogres that have an affinity for [[Bomb]]s, and commonly use them as weapons against [[Link]]. They typically appear as musclebound, light brown humanoids with a single eye and a ponytail. In most games, they are significantly weak to Bomb explosions.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
==={{ALttP|-}}===
{{ALttPManual|Hinox|This super-strong monster is rumored to inhabit the Dark World. Although he is amazingly strong, he cannot withstand the very bombs he throws. Aim for the eye if you want to find his weak point.}}
{{Manual|ALttP|Hinox|This super-strong monster is rumored to inhabit the Dark World. Although he is amazingly strong, he cannot withstand the very bombs he throws. Aim for the eye if you want to find his weak point.}}
{{Plural|ALttP|Hinox}} are found in the [[Dark World]] of [[Hyrule]] in {{ALttP}}. They are common to most locations, particularly near the [[Bomb Shop]], and have a seemingly endless supply of {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb|link}} to throw at {{Term|ALttP|Link|link}}. They are very powerful and are able to cause a lot of damage to {{Term|ALttP|Link}} if they come into contact with him. Despite their slow movements, they are extremely dangerous to {{Term|ALttP|Link}} when he first enters the Dark World and should be treated with caution. Striking them with a {{Term|ALttP|Sword|link}} will defeat them, but it takes many hits and puts {{Term|ALttP|Link}} in danger, so it is easier for {{Term|ALttP|Link}} to throw his own {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb}} at them or strike them with his {{Term|ALttP|Bow|link}} from afar.
{{Plural|ALttP|Hinox}} are found in the [[Dark World]] of [[Hyrule]] in {{ALttP}}. They are common to most locations, particularly near the [[Bomb Shop]], and have a seemingly endless supply of {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb|link}} to throw at {{Term|ALttP|Link|link}}. They are very powerful and are able to cause a lot of damage to {{Term|ALttP|Link}} if they come into contact with him. Despite their slow movements, they are extremely dangerous to {{Term|ALttP|Link}} when he first enters the Dark World and should be treated with caution. Striking them with a {{Term|ALttP|Sword|link}} will defeat them, but it takes many hits and puts {{Term|ALttP|Link}} in danger, so it is easier for {{Term|ALttP|Link}} to throw his own {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb}} at them or strike them with his {{Term|ALttP|Bow|link}} from afar.


Despite what the English game manual suggests, a {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}}'s weak point is not usually its eye, unlike similar monsters with a prominent single eye, nor are they weak to their own {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb}}; these are mistranslations of the original Japanese manual, which stated the phrase "{{Romanize|目には目を|Me ni wa Me o}}",<ref>{{Cite manual|quote={{exp|闇の世界の地上をうろつく怪カモンスターです。体力があるうえ、 爆弾も放う投げてきます。弱点は「目には目を…」です。|Mysterious monsters prowl the earth in the World of Darkness. They have lots of stamina, and will also throw bombs. Their weakness is "An eye for an eye..."}}|game=Triforce of the Gods|page=51}}</ref> or in English, "an eye for an eye". The true weakness of a {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}} are {{Term|ALttP|Link}}'s own {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb}}, which can destroy them with a single hit.
Despite what the English game manual suggests, a {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}}'s weak point is not usually its eye, unlike similar monsters with a prominent single eye, nor are they weak to their own {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb}}; these are mistranslations of the original Japanese manual, which stated the phrase "{{Romanize|目には目を|Me ni wa Me o}}",<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote={{Romanize|闇の世界の地上をうろつく怪カモンスターです。体力があるうえ、 爆弾も放う投げてきます。弱点は「目には目を…」です。||Mysterious monsters prowl the earth in the World of Darkness. They have lots of stamina, and will also throw bombs. Their weakness is "An eye for an eye..."|2}}|game= ALttP|version= Japanese|page=51}}</ref> or in English, "an eye for an eye". The true weakness of a {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}} are {{Term|ALttP|Link}}'s own {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb}}, which can destroy them with a single hit.


In the secret ending of {{ALttP&FS}}, obtained after completing the [[Palace of the Four Sword]], {{Plural|ALttP|Hinox}} are shown passing {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb}} to one another, and one appears on top of the [[Pyramid of Power]] playing with a [[Super Bomb]].
In the secret ending of {{ALttP&FS}}, obtained after completing the [[Palace of the Four Sword]], {{Plural|ALttP|Hinox}} are shown passing {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb}} to one another, and one appears on top of the [[Pyramid of Power]] playing with a [[Super Bomb]].
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==={{FSA|-}}===
==={{FSA|-}}===
{{Plural|FSA|Hinox}} appear in large numbers in the [[Death Mountain Foothills]] of [[Hyrule]] in {{FSA}}. They behave similarly to their previous incarnations but instead attack by throwing [[Boulder]]s. They will also attack by attempting to grab one of the {{Term|FSA|Links|link}}. If grabbed by one, it shakes the {{Term|FSA|Link}} and makes him drop his [[Force Gem]]s. Despite their lack of explosives, they are still weak to {{Plural|FSA|Bomb|link}}, so it is recommended that the {{Term|FSA|Links}} find nearby [[Bomb Flower]]s to destroy them with. At some point in the Death Mountain Foothills, a [[Quake Medallion]] can also be found in a nearby cave, which can be used to turn them into weak [[Blue Zol|Zol]]s.
{{Plural|FSA|Hinox}} appear in large numbers in the [[Death Mountain Foothills]] of [[Hyrule]] in {{FSA}}. They behave similarly to their previous incarnations but instead attack by throwing [[Boulder]]s. They will also attack by attempting to grab one of the {{Plural|FSA|Links|link}}. If grabbed by one, it shakes the {{Term|FSA|Links}} and makes him drop his [[Force Gem]]s. Despite their lack of explosives, they are still weak to {{Plural|FSA|Bomb|link}}, so it is recommended that the {{Plural|FSA|Links}} find nearby [[Bomb Flower]]s to destroy them with. If defeated with the Four sword, they will leave behind a Big Green Force Gem. At some point in the Death Mountain Foothills, a [[Quake Medallion]] can also be found in a nearby cave, which can be used to turn them into weak [[Blue Zol|Zol]]s.


==={{PH|-}}===
==={{PH|-}}===
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==={{TFH|-}}===
==={{TFH|-}}===
{{Plural|TFH|Hinox}} appear in {{TFH}}. They typically appear as strong, uncommon enemies that are usually encountered as "mini-bosses" in certain Levels. They first appear in [[Blazing Trail]], where the {{Term|TFH|Links|link}} fight a group of them along with [[Fire Keese]] on an island surrounded by fire spouts. They later appear in the second Stage of the [[Fire Temple (Tri Force Heroes)|Fire Temple]]. One appears riding a {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart|link}} and throws {{Plural|TFH|Bomb|link}} at the {{Term|TFH|Links}}. The {{Term|TFH|Links}} must fight it by picking up its {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} and throwing them back into its {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}}. Alternately, the {{Term|TFH|Links}} can also use Bomb Flowers growing nearby as well. After it is defeated, two more appear and must be defeated using the same method. {{Plural|TFH|Hinox}} also appear in the final Stage of [[The Lady's Lair]].
{{Plural|TFH|Hinox}} appear in {{TFH}} as strong, uncommon {{Plural|TFH|Enemy}} that are usually encountered as a group that must all be defeated in order for the {{Plural|TFH|Links|link}} to progress in a {{Term|TFH|Level|link}}. They first appear in {{Term|TFH|Blazing Trail|link}}, where the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} fight a group of them along with several {{Plural|TFH|Fire Keese|link}} on an island surrounded by fire spouts. They later appear in the second {{Term|TFH|Stage}} of the {{Term|TFH|Fire Temple|link}}, where one appears riding a {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart|link}} and throwing {{Plural|TFH|Bomb|link}} at the {{Plural|TFH|Links}}. The {{Plural|TFH|Links}} must fight it by picking up its {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} and throwing them back into its {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}}. Alternately, the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} can also use {{Plural|TFH|Bomb Flowers|link}} growing nearby as well. After it is defeated, two more {{Plural|TFH|Hinox}} appear and must be defeated using the same method. {{Plural|TFH|Hinox}} also appear in the final {{Term|TFH|Stage}} of {{Term|TFH|The Lady's Lair|link}} and in several {{Plural|TFH|Stage}} of the {{Term|TFH|Den of Trials|link}}.


Three unique {{Plural|TFH|Hinox}}, the [[Hinox Brothers]], appear as the mini-bosses of [[Hinox Mine]] and [[Bomb Storage]]. Two are fought in Hinox Mine, though initially the {{Term|TFH|Links}} face one. The {{Term|TFH|Links}} fight them on moving {{Plural|TFH|Mine Cart}}, and must throw their {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} into their {{Plural|TFH|Mine Cart|display=Carts}}. In Bomb Storage, the {{Term|TFH|Links}} first fight two of the brothers, and use the [[Gust Jar]] to propel their {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} into their balconies. After the pair is defeated, the {{Term|TFH|Links}} then face the third brother, who throws much bigger {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} while summoning [[Hardhat Beetle]]s. As these {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} are too heavy to use the Gust Jar on, one {{Term|TFH|Links|display=Link}} must supply the other two with smaller {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} to continue the strategy.
Three unique {{Plural|TFH|Hinox}}, the {{Plural|TFH|Hinox Brothers|link}}, appear as the {{Plural|TFH|Sub-Boss}} of {{Term|TFH|Hinox Mine|link}} and {{Term|TFH|Bomb Storage|link}}. In {{Term|TFH|Hinox Mine}}, the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} and one of the {{Plural|TFH|Hinox Brothers}} do battle while riding on parallel {{Plural|TFH|Mine Cart}}, where the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} must return the {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} thrown by the {{Plural|TFH|Hinox}}. After he is defeated, he returns with another {{Term|TFH|Hinox Brothers}} continue the battle. In {{Term|TFH|Bomb Storage}}, the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} first fight two of the {{Plural|TFH|Hinox Brothers}}, using the {{Term|TFH|Gust Jar|link}} to propel their {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} across a large gap and into balconies where the brothers appear. After the pair is defeated, the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} then face the third brother, who throws much bigger {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} while summoning {{Plural|TFH|Hardhat Beetle|link}}. As these {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} are too heavy to use the {{Term|TFH|Gust Jar}} on, one {{Term|TFH|Links}} must supply the other two with smaller {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} to continue the strategy.


==={{BotW|-}}===
==={{BotW|-}}===
{{Compendium/Extract|Hinox}}
{{Compendium/Extract|Hinox}}
{{Plural|BotW|Hinox}} appear as bosses found in different locations across {{Term|BotW|Hyrule|link}} in {{BotW}} and Hyrule Warriors:Age of Calamity, typically in a clearing, asleep. In this game, {{Plural|BotW|Hinox}} are found in red, blue, and black varieties, depending on strength. They are depicted as giant {{Term|BotW|Bokoblin|link}}-like creatures with a single eye in their forehead, wearing a necklace strung with several pieces of equipment as decoration (and in some cases, orbs needed to open nearby Shrines); if Link sneaks up on them, he can steal the equipment from the necklace without being detected. They are the largest enemy to be found in the overworld. They spend most of their time sleeping, only engaging {{Term|BotW|Link|link}} when woken. Once awake, they will use physical attacks such as swipes and punches and pull up nearby {{Plural|BotW|Tree|link}} in order to toss them at {{Term|BotW|Link}}. If the hero climbs out of their reach, the lesser variants will throw small boulders at him, while {{Plural|BotW|Black Hinox}} use {{Plural|BotW|Bomb Barrel|link}}. Shooting an {{Term|BotW|Arrow|link}} at the eye will result in the monster being stunned and open to attacks until it recovers. After their health drops to half, they will cover their eye to block further {{Term|BotW|Arrow}} shots, however, there are still chances to hit it during some of their animations or by shooting while falling. Once defeated, they will drop {{Plural|BotW|Weapon|link}} (if they were not already stolen from their necklaces beforehand), {{plural|BotW|Hinox Toenail}}, {{plural|BotW|Hinox Tooth}}, and {{plural|BotW|Hinox Guts}}. In addition, they will drop some variety of {{term|BotW|food}}: reds drop fruits, blues drop fish, and blacks drop meat.
{{Plural|BotW|Hinox}} appear as {{Plural|BotW|Sub-Boss|link}} found in different locations across {{Term|BotW|Hyrule|link}} in {{BotW}}, typically sleeping in a forest clearing.<ref name="Compendium">{{Cite|The largest monster to make its home in Hyrule, the Hinox lives primarily in forested areas. A keen awareness of your surroundings is paramount when facing one, as Hinox are known for tearing entire trees from the ground and using them as weapons. A deft hand can steal weapons off the necklaces they wear.|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref> They come in three varieties: the default red {{Plural|BotW|Hinox}}, {{Plural|BotW|Blue Hinox|link}}, and {{Plural|BotW|Black Hinox|link}}, and they are the largest {{Plural|BotW|Monster|link}} that can be found.<ref name="Compendium"/> A {{Term|BotW|Stal|link}} version of {{Plural|BotW|Hinox}}, known as {{Plural|BotW|Stalnox|link}}, will become active at night. They are depicted as giant {{Term|BotW|Bokoblin|link}}-like creatures with a single eye in their forehead, wearing a necklace strung with several {{Plural|BotW|Weapon|link}} as decoration. If {{Term|BotW|Link|link}} sneaks up on {{Plural|BotW|Hinox}}, he can steal the equipment from their necklaces without being detected.<ref name="Compendium"/>
 
{{Plural|BotW|Hinox}} spend most of their time sleeping, only engaging {{Term|BotW|Link}} when woken.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC|publisher= |page= 152}}</ref> Once awake, they will use physical attacks such as swipes and punches, as well as pulling up nearby {{Plural|BotW|Tree|link}} in order to toss them at {{Term|BotW|Link}}. If {{Term|BotW|Link}} {{Term|BotW|Climbing|link|display=Climbs}} out of their reach, regular {{Plural|BotW|Hinox}} and {{Plural|BotW|Blue Hinox}} will throw small {{Plural|BotW|Boulder|link}} at him, while {{Plural|BotW|Black Hinox}} use {{Plural|BotW|Bomb Barrel|link}}. Shooting an {{Term|BotW|Arrow|link}} at the eye will result in the monster being stunned and open to attacks until it recovers. After their health drops to half, they will cover their eye to block further {{Term|BotW|Arrow|link}} shots. However, they can still be hit during some select actions, or by attacking them from above. Once defeated, {{Plural|BotW|Hinox}} will drop {{Plural|BotW|Hinox Toenail}}, {{Plural|BotW|Hinox Tooth}}, and {{Plural|BotW|Hinox Guts}}. The {{Plural|BotW|Weapon}} on their necklaces will also become available if they have not already been stolen. In addition, they will drop some variety of {{Term|BotW|Roasted Food|link}}: regular {{Plural|BotW|Hinox}} drop {{Plural|BotW|Fruit|link}}, {{Plural|BotW|Blue Hinox}} drop {{Plural|BotW|Fish}}, and {{Plural|BotW|Black Hinox}} drop {{Plural|BotW|Meat|link}}.


Blue and Blaxk Hinoxes wear crude greaves made from wood and metal (respectively) around their ankles to protect them from attack. However, this armor can be used against them with the correct elemental attacks- the wood armor can be set on fire to make them panic until it burns away, and the metal armor conducts electricity and will subsequently stun them if hit by lightning-based attacks.  
{{Plural|BotW|Blue Hinox}} and {{Plural|BotW|Black Hinox}} wear crude greaves made from wood and metal, respectively, around their ankles to protect them from attacks.<ref name="Blue">{{Cite|The largest monster to make its home in Hyrule, the Hinox lives primarily in forested areas. A keen awareness of your surroundings is paramount when facing one, as Hinox are known for tearing entire trees from the ground and using them as weapons. Blue Hinox wear greaves that can be burnt away to expose their feet. A deft hand can steal weapons off the necklaces they wear.|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref><ref name="Black">{{Cite|The largest monster to make its home in Hyrule, the Hinox lives primarily in forested areas. A keen awareness of your surroundings is paramount when facing one, as Hinox are known for tearing entire trees from the ground and using them as weapons. Black Hinox wear metal greaves that conduct electricity rather well. A deft hand can steal weapons off the necklaces they wear.|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref> However, this armor can be used against them with the correct elemental attacks. Wooden greaves can be destroyed by setting them on {{Term|BotW|Fire|link}}, while metal greaves conduct {{Term|BotW|Electricity|link}}, resulting in {{Plural|BotW|Black Hinox}} being stunned if hit by {{Term|BotW|Electricity|display=Electric}} attacks.<ref name="Blue"/><ref name="Black"/>


A skeletal variant called the [[Stalnox]] also can be found.
After defeating {{Term|BotW|Calamity Ganon|link}} for the first time, {{Term|BotW|Link}} will be able to ask {{Term|BotW|Kilton|link}} about {{Plural|BotW|Hinox}}.<ref name="Kilton"/> {{Term|BotW|Kilton}} will request that {{Term|BotW|Link}} kill all of the {{Plural|BotW|Hinox}} in {{Term|BotW|Hyrule}} so he can examine the scents that they leave behind on them. Should {{Term|BotW|Link}} accomplish this task, {{Term|BotW|Kilton}} gives him the {{Term|BotW|Medal of Honor: Hinox|link}} as a reward. From this research, {{Term|BotW|Kilton}} is able to learn that the different types of {{Plural|BotW|Hinox}} have their own food preferences.<ref>{{Cite|I knew there were four types of {{Color|BotW Blue|Hinoxes}}, but I just recently learned that each type has different food preferences. Not me, though. I'll eat anything!|Kilton|BotW}}</ref>
 
====Drops====
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Hinox can drop 5 of:
{{BotWDropTable | Apple | 30.0 | Wildberry | 10.0 | Palm Fruit | 20.0 | Voltfruit | 10.0 | Mighty Bananas | 10.0 | Fortified Pumpkin | 10.0 | Hearty Durian | 10.0 }}
As well as 1 of:
{{BotWDropTable | Hinox Guts | 20.0 }}
As well as between 3 and 5 of:
{{BotWDropTable | Hinox Toenail | 80.0 | Hinox Tooth | 20.0 }}
}}
}}


====Locations====
====Locations====
=====Red=====
=====Red=====
*[[Kamah Plateau]]
* {{Term|BotW|Kamah Plateau|link}}
*[[West Loshlo Harbor]]
* {{Term|BotW|Kincean Island|link}}
*[[Kincean Island]]
* {{Term|BotW|Mount Taran|link}} (Youngest Kin)
*[[Phalian Highlands]]
* {{Term|BotW|Phalian Highlands|link}}
*[[Tobio's Hollow]]
* {{Term|BotW|Purifier Lake|link}}
*[[Mount Taran]] (Youngest Kin)
* {{Term|BotW|Tobio's Hollow|link}}
*[[Purifier Lake]]
* {{Term|BotW|West Loshlo Harbor|link}}


=====Blue=====
=====Blue=====
*[[Ja'Abu Ridge]]
* {{Term|BotW|Aldor Foothills|link}}
*[[Trotter's Downfall]]
* {{Term|BotW|Applean Forest|link}}
*[[Mount Taran]] (Middle Kin)
* {{Term|BotW|Digdogg Suspension Bridge|link}}
*[[Herin Lake]]
* {{Term|BotW|East Ranch Ruins|link}}
*[[Talus Plateau]]
* {{Term|BotW|Eventide Island|link}}
*[[Ralis Pond]]
* {{Term|BotW|Herin Lake|link}}
*[[Aldor Foothills]]
* {{Term|BotW|Ja'Abu Ridge|link}}
*[[Thyphlo Ruins]]
* {{Term|BotW|Mount Taran|link}} (Middle Kin)
*[[South Akkala Plains]]
* {{Term|BotW|North Hyrule Castle|link}}
*[[North Hyrule Castle]]
* {{Term|BotW|Ralis Pond|link}}
*[[West Hyrule Plains]]
* {{Term|BotW|Seres Scablands|link}}
*[[Seres Scablands]]
* {{Term|BotW|South Akkala Plains|link}}
*[[Applean Forest]]
* {{Term|BotW|Trotter's Downfall|link}}
*[[Digdogg Suspension Bridge]]
* {{Term|BotW|Talus Plateau|link}}
*[[East Ranch Ruins]]
* {{Term|BotW|Thyphlo Ruins|link}}
*[[Eventide Island]]
* {{Term|BotW|West Hyrule Plains|link}}


=====Black=====
=====Black=====
*[[Tabahl Woods]]
* {{Term|BotW|East Gut Check Rock|link}}
*[[Giant's Forest]]
* {{Term|BotW|Giant's Forest|link}}
*[[Lake Totori South]]
* {{Term|BotW|Hebra West Summit|link}}
*[[Hebra West Summit]]
* {{Term|BotW|Lake Totori South|link}}
*[[East Gut Check Rock]]
* {{Term|BotW|Mount Taran|link}} (Oldest Kin)
*[[Tempest Gulch]]
* {{Term|BotW|Tabahl Woods|link}}
*[[Mount Taran]] (Oldest Kin)
* {{Term|BotW|Tempest Gulch|link}}
 
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{Stub|TotK}}
{{Plural|TotK|Hinox}} can be found throughout {{Term|TotK|Hyrule|link}}.
 
When pushed into deep bodies of {{Term|TotK|Water (Terrain)|link}}, {{Plural|TotK|Hinox}} gasp for breath while treading {{Term|TotK|Water (Terrain)}}. Though they are capable of swimming after {{Term|TotK|Link|link}}, they eventually drown after some time.{{When}}
 
When slain, {{Plural|TotK|Hinox}} have a chance to drop various {{Plural|TotK|Fruit|link}}, including {{Plural|TotK|Apple|link}}, {{Plural|TotK|Fortified Pumpkin|link}}, {{Plural|TotK|Mighty Bananas|link}}, {{Plural|TotK|Palm Fruit|link}}, {{Plural|TotK|Voltfruit|link}} and {{Plural|TotK|Wildberry|link}}. They may also drop {{Term|TotK|Hinox Guts|link}}, as well as {{Plural|TotK|Hinox Toenail|link}} and {{Plural|TotK|Hinox Tooth|link}}. They always drop one {{Term|TotK|Hinox Horn|link}}.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
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==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
[[File:Hinox (comic).png|thumb|right|130px|Hinox from the {{ALttP|-}} comic]]
[[File:Hinox (comic).png|thumb|right|130px|Hinox from the {{ALttP|-}} comic]]
{{Plural|ALttP|Hinox}} appear several times throughout the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}. {{Term|ALttP|Link}} is first confronted by a {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}} after just arriving to the Dark World; upon leaving a nearby shrine, Link comes across three [[Thief|Thieves]] and a {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}}, who ask him about a [[Fairy]] they are pursuing for her magic powers.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=All right, kid! Did you see a '''faerie''' fly through here? Which way did she go? [...] Yer lyin'!! Don't hide her! We want her magic powers and we want them now!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=12}}</ref> When {{Term|ALttP|Link}} tells them he does not have the Fairy, the {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}} begins to attack by throwing {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb|link}} at him. However, {{Term|ALttP|Link}} manages to catch one of them and throws it back into its mouth, causing the {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}} to explode. His efforts manage to save the Fairy they were pursuing, [[Epheremelda]].
{{Plural|ALttP|Hinox}} appear several times throughout the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}. {{Term|ALttP|Link}} is first confronted by a {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}} after just arriving to the Dark World; upon leaving a nearby shrine, Link comes across three [[Thief|Thieves]] and a {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}}, who ask him about a [[Fairy]] they are pursuing for her magic powers.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=All right, kid! Did you see a '''faerie''' fly through here? Which way did she go? [...] Yer lyin'!! Don't hide her! We want her magic powers and we want them now!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=12}}</ref> When {{Term|ALttP|Link}} tells them he does not have the Fairy, the {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}} begins to attack by throwing {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb|link}} at him. However, {{Term|ALttP|Link}} manages to catch one of them and throws it back into its mouth, causing the {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}} to explode. His efforts manage to save the Fairy they were pursuing, [[Epheremelda]].


Another {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}} appears when {{Term|ALttP|Link}} visits the [[Palace of Darkness]] in disguise. At first the Hinox does nothing, surmising Link for a fellow follower of Ganon. When{{Term|ALttP|Link}} is exposed by a [[Rocklops]], the Hinox then is alerted and is ready to attack, only to be reprimanded by the Rocklops that that is a foolish move and the Hinox must be made aware {{Term|ALttP|}} of what could happen if he set off the [[firecorn]]s in the palace,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=You fool! you know what will happen if you use the firecorn here?!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=10}}</ref> but the young hero disregards his warning and takes a nearby {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}}'s {{Term|ALttP|Bomb}} belt that was wrapped around it.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=We'll all go up in smoke! But if you guys are going to get me...we'll all go together!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=10}}</ref> {{Term|ALttP|Link}} then stumbles upon the imprisoned crystal, but is attacked by a [[Gleeok]] that was called upon by the Rocklops. Although he defeats it easily with the {{Term|ALttP|Master Sword}}, soon more {{Plural|ALttP|Hinox}} riding Gleeoks begin to head towards him.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Link!! There's more on the way!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=12}}</ref> {{Term|ALttP|Link}} gives Epheremelda ones of the {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb}} from the {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}}'s belt, which eventually denotes the firecorn stockpile and destroys the entire palace.
Another {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}} appears when {{Term|ALttP|Link}} visits the [[Palace of Darkness]] in disguise. At first the Hinox does nothing, surmising Link for a fellow follower of Ganon. When {{Term|ALttP|Link}} is exposed by a [[Rocklops]], the Hinox then is alerted and is ready to attack, only to be reprimanded by the Rocklops that that is a foolish move and the Hinox must be made aware of what could happen if he set off the [[firecorn]]s in the palace,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=You fool! you know what will happen if you use the firecorn here?!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=10}}</ref> but the young hero disregards his warning and takes a nearby {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}}'s {{Term|ALttP|Bomb}} belt that was wrapped around it.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=We'll all go up in smoke! But if you guys are going to get me...we'll all go together!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=10}}</ref> {{Term|ALttP|Link}} then stumbles upon the imprisoned crystal, but is attacked by a [[Gleeok]] that was called upon by the Rocklops. Although he defeats it easily with the {{Term|ALttP|Master Sword}}, soon more {{Plural|ALttP|Hinox}} riding Gleeoks begin to head towards him.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Link!! There's more on the way!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=12}}</ref> {{Term|ALttP|Link}} gives Epheremelda ones of the {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb}} from the {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}}'s belt, which eventually denotes the firecorn stockpile and destroys the entire palace.


A {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}} is last seen inside the [[Swamp Palace (A Link to the Past)|Swamp Palace]], where the foe, along with a [[Taros]], shuts the entrance to the rest of the palace and impedes {{Term|ALttP|Link}} from rescuing the [[Maiden]] inside. As [[Sahasrahla's Grandson]] watches the battle between {{Term|ALttP|Link}} and the Taros from a fountain in the [[Light World]], he accidentally activates the statues that cause water to pour into the fountain. This leads to the Swamp Palace in the Dark World to become flooded, washing away both the Taros and the {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}}, who eventually end up sinking as they struggle with each other.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=GLUB! Let me g-g-go! Your armor...too heavy...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=2}}</ref>
A {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}} is last seen inside the [[Swamp Palace]], where the foe, along with a [[Taros]], shuts the entrance to the rest of the palace and impedes {{Term|ALttP|Link}} from rescuing the [[Maiden]] inside. As [[Sahasrahla's Grandson]] watches the battle between {{Term|ALttP|Link}} and the Taros from a fountain in the [[Light World]], he accidentally activates the statues that cause water to pour into the fountain. This leads to the Swamp Palace in the Dark World to become flooded, washing away both the Taros and the {{Term|ALttP|Hinox}}, who eventually end up sinking as they struggle with each other.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=GLUB! Let me g-g-go! Your armor...too heavy...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=2}}</ref>


==={{LA|-}} (Cagiva)===
==={{LA|-}} (Cagiva)===
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==={{FS|Himekawa|-}}===
==={{FS|Himekawa|-}}===
Hinoxes make an appearance in the Four Swords manga, partying with [[Shadow Link]] and a seemingly traitorous Purple, while the former tells him about Ganon, saying that [[Vaati]] is not the only one who wants darkness to reign supreme in Hyrule. When Purple is revealed to have faked friendship with him for information, Shadow Link orders the Hinoxes to throw him into the lava, saying he has betrayed him.
Hinoxes make an appearance in the Four Swords manga, partying with [[Shadow Link]] and a seemingly traitorous Purple, while the former tells him about Ganon, saying that [[Vaati]] is not the only one who wants darkness to reign supreme in Hyrule. When Purple is revealed to have faked friendship with him for information, Shadow Link orders the Hinoxes to throw him into the lava, saying he has betrayed him.
==={{HWAoC|-}}===
Hinoxes reappear in {{HWAoC}}, first appearing in [[The Yiga Clan Attacks!]] [[Scenario]] as part of a trap [[Sooga]] devised for the Champions while he tried to assassinate [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]. Similar to {{BotW|-}}, they attack by slamming down their fists, using a tree trunk for additional attacking, throwing a metal crate, and/or bellyflopping enemies, the latter three of which can be countered with the [[Stasis]], [[Magnesis]], and [[Cryonis]] Runes. In addition to the Blue Hinoxes, Black Hinoxes, and Stalnoxes reappearing in the game, new variants are introduced in the game, being the [[Fire Hinox]], [[Ice Hinox]], [[Electric Hinox]], and the [[Malice Hinox]].
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*As well as being based on the mythical Cyclops, {{Term|Series|Hinox}} also share similarities with Japanese {{Wp|Oni (folklore)|Oni}}. Their loincloths and upturned fangs in particular are similar to the traditional appearance of an Oni, and the red and blue colored {{Term|LADX|Hinox}} in {{LA|-}} may be a reference to the tradition of a red and blue Oni pair.
* In addition to being based on the mythical Cyclops, {{Term|Series|Hinox}} also share similarities with Japanese {{Wp|Oni (folklore)|Oni}}. Their loincloths and upturned fangs in particular are similar to the traditional appearance of an Oni, and the red and blue colored {{Term|LADX|Hinox}} in {{LA|-}} may be a reference to the tradition of a red and blue Oni pair.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}
{{Nomenclature}}
===Other Names===
{{Other Names
|-
| Eye Brute<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= PH |guide= Prima |page= 26 }}</ref>
| {{PH}}
| {{Guide|PH|Prima}}
| {{E}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:LA Hinox Artwork.png|Artwork of a {{Term|LA|Hinox}} from {{LA|-}}
File:LA Hinox Artwork.png|Artwork of a {{Term|LA|Hinox}} from {{LA|-}}
File:LADX Hinox Red Sprite.png|A red {{Term|LADX|Hinox}} from {{LA|DX|-}}
File:LADX Hinox Red Sprite.png|A red {{Term|LADX|Hinox}} from {{LADX|-}}
File:LADX Hinox Blue Sprite.png|A blue {{Term|LADX|Hinox}} lifting Link from {{LA|DX|-}}
File:LADX Hinox Blue Sprite.png|A Blue {{Term|LADX|Hinox}} lifting Link from {{LADX|-}}
File:ALBW Snowball Hinox Model.png|A blue {{Term|ALBW|Hinox}} from {{ALBW|-}}
File:ALBW Snowball Hinox Model.png|A Snowball {{Term|ALBW|Hinox}} from {{ALBW|-}}
File:Hinox Rage ALBW.jpg|The friendly {{Term|ALBW|Hinox}} from {{ALBW|-}} about to rage
File:Hinox Rage ALBW.jpg|The friendly {{Term|ALBW|Hinox}} from {{ALBW|-}} about to rage
File:TFH Dark Hinox Model.png|A dark {{Term|TFH|Hinox}} from {{TFH|-}}
File:TFH Mine Cart Hinox Model.png|A {{Term|TFH|Hinox}} riding a {{Term|TFH|Mine Cart}} from {{TFH|-}}
File:BotW Hinox Model 2.jpg|A {{Term|BotW|Hinox}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:TFH Hinox Model 2.png|A dark {{Term|TFH|Hinox}} from {{TFH|-}}
File:BotW Youngest Kin Battle Promotional Screenshot.jpg|A {{Term|BotW|Hinox}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:LANS Hinox Model 2.png|The red Hinox fought in [[Eagle's Tower]] in {{LANS|-}}
File:LANS Hinox Model 3.png|The [[Blue Hinox]] fought in [[Turtle Rock]] in {{LANS|-}}
File:TotK Hinox Promotional Screenshot.jpg|A Hinox chasing Link in the February 2023 Nintendo Direct trailer for {{TotK|-}}
File:LA (Cagiva) Hinox.jpg|A {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Hinox}} from the {{LA|-}} manga by Ataru Cagiva
File:LA (Cagiva) Hinox.jpg|A {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Hinox}} from the {{LA|-}} manga by Ataru Cagiva
File:ALttP Lynel, Hinox, and Moblin.png|A {{Term|Series|Hinox}} and other {{Plural|Series|Monster}} from {{ALttP|-}} (Cagiva)
File:CoH Hinox Sprite.png|A {{Term|CoH|Hinox}} from {{CoH|-}}
File:CoH Hinox Sprite.png|A {{Term|CoH|Hinox}} from {{CoH|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See Also==
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Black Hinox|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Enemy|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Blue Hinox|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Hinox|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Electric Hinox|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Monster|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Fire Hinox|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Sub-Boss|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Hinox the Elder|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Hinox the Eldest|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Ice Hinox|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Lil' Hinox|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Malice Hinox|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Purple Hinox|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Snowball Hinox|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Stone Hinox|link}}


{{Notes}}
{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}


{{Bosses|LA}}
{{Bosses|LA}}
{{HumanEnemy}}
{{Enemies}}
{{Categories
{{Categories
  |Guardians, Hinox
  |Guardians, Hinox, Humanoid Enemies
  |characters= ALttP (Ishinomori)
  |characters= ALttP (Ishinomori)
  |enemies= ALttP, FSA, PH, ALBW, TFH, BotW
  |enemies= ALttP, FSA, PH, ALBW, TFH
  |sub-bosses= LA, LADX, LANS, CoH
  |sub-bosses= LA, LADX, LANS, BotW, TotK, CoH
}}
}}

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Hinoxes,(ALttP | LA | FSA | PH | ALBW | TFH | BotW | TotK | CoH | HWAoC)[2][3][4][5][6] also known as One-Eyed Giants(FSA)[7] and Forest Giants,(BotW)[8] are recurring Enemies and Sub-Bosses in The Legend of Zelda series. They are Cyclops-like ogres that have an affinity for Bombs, and commonly use them as weapons against Link. They typically appear as musclebound, light brown humanoids with a single eye and a ponytail. In most games, they are significantly weak to Bomb explosions.

Characteristics

A Link to the Past

Hinoxes are found in the Dark World of Hyrule in A Link to the Past. They are common to most locations, particularly near the Bomb Shop, and have a seemingly endless supply of Bombs to throw at Link. They are very powerful and are able to cause a lot of damage to Link if they come into contact with him. Despite their slow movements, they are extremely dangerous to Link when he first enters the Dark World and should be treated with caution. Striking them with a Fighter's Sword will defeat them, but it takes many hits and puts Link in danger, so it is easier for Link to throw his own Bombs at them or strike them with his Bow from afar.

Despite what the English game manual suggests, a Hinox's weak point is not usually its eye, unlike similar monsters with a prominent single eye, nor are they weak to their own Bombs; these are mistranslations of the original Japanese manual, which stated the phrase "目には目を (Me ni wa Me o)",[9] or in English, "an eye for an eye". The true weakness of a Hinox are Link's own Bombs, which can destroy them with a single hit.

In the secret ending of A Link to the Past & Four Swords, obtained after completing the Palace of the Four Sword, Hinoxes are shown passing Bombs to one another, and one appears on top of the Pyramid of Power playing with a Super Bomb.

Link's Awakening

Hinox appear in certain dungeons of Koholint Island as mini-bosses in Link's Awakening. A yellow one first appears as the mini-boss of Bottle Grotto, and later a red and blue Hinox appear in Eagle's Tower and Turtle Rock, respectively. The blue Hinox of Turtle Rock is not the dungeon's "true" mini-boss, as it will respawn when Link leaves and later re-enters the room.

The Hinoxes are much larger than those in A Link to the Past. They attack Link by throwing Bombs at him, as well as charging at him to grab him. If grabbed, the Hinoxes will lift Link off the ground and throw him to the sides of the room, causing him damage and leaving him stunned. In the first and second battles, the boss rooms have cracked floors and holes, respectively. If Link is grabbed, the Hinoxes may throw Link down one of these holes, which will reset the battle and restore the Hinoxes to full health the next time Link enters their room. After being struck by Link's Sword, the Hinoxes will throw a Bomb in retaliation.

All three Hinoxes retain their weaknesses to Bombs, but now takes two explosions to destroy one. Once Link obtains the Magic Rod from Turtle Rock, he can make short work of them, like many other enemies in the game.

A Stone Hinox appears as a mini-boss of the Color Dungeon in Link's Awakening DX. While similar in form to a Hinox, its behavior is quite different, and it drops boulders as opposed to throwing Bombs.

Four Swords Adventures

Hinoxes appear in large numbers in the Death Mountain Foothills of Hyrule in Four Swords Adventures. They behave similarly to their previous incarnations but instead attack by throwing Boulders. They will also attack by attempting to grab one of the Links. If grabbed by one, it shakes the Link and makes him drop his Force Gems. Despite their lack of explosives, they are still weak to Bombs, so it is recommended that the Links find nearby Bomb Flowers to destroy them with. If defeated with the Four sword, they will leave behind a Big Green Force Gem. At some point in the Death Mountain Foothills, a Quake Medallion can also be found in a nearby cave, which can be used to turn them into weak Zols.

Phantom Hourglass

Hinoxes can be found on Dee Ess Island and in the Goron Temple. They look significantly different to their previous incarnations; they are now blue and have a fuse-like ponytail, giving them a Bomb-like appearance. Their eyes are also more prominent on their featureless faces, surrounded by a gold eyelid. They attack by throwing punches and Bombs; if Link throws a Bomb at them, they will throw it back. Because these creatures cannot be attacked from the front with a Sword, it is better to use the Boomerang from behind or to shoot them in the eye with the Bow to stun them for a short time, opening them up for attack.

A Link Between Worlds

Hinoxes appear throughout Lorule in A Link Between Worlds in a similar role to those in A Link to the Past, although their Bombs now do more damage and they no longer have a weakness to Link's Bombs. A variety also appears in Lorule's snowy Death Mountain, which wear coats and throw Snowballs. The Snowballs are not as damaging as the standard variety's Bombs, but Link will be frozen briefly if hit, leaving him open to physical attacks. Both varieties of Hinoxes will also charge at Link, causing a large amount of damage. They can withstand many hits before being defeated.

A lone, friendly Hinox can also be found inside a cave behind a waterfall in eastern Lorule. It bribes Link with the offer of Rupees if he promises to leave it alone.

Tri Force Heroes

Hinoxes appear in Tri Force Heroes as strong, uncommon Enemies that are usually encountered as a group that must all be defeated in order for the Links to progress in a Level. They first appear in Blazing Trail, where the Links fight a group of them along with several Fire Keese on an island surrounded by fire spouts. They later appear in the second Stage of the Fire Temple, where one appears riding a Mine Cart and throwing Bombs at the Links. The Links must fight it by picking up its Bombs and throwing them back into its Mine Cart. Alternately, the Links can also use Bomb Flowers growing nearby as well. After it is defeated, two more Hinoxes appear and must be defeated using the same method. Hinoxes also appear in the final Stage of The Lady's Lair and in several Stages of the Den of Trials.

Three unique Hinoxes, the Hinox Brothers, appear as the Mini-Bosses of Hinox Mine and Bomb Storage. In Hinox Mine, the Links and one of the Hinox Brothers do battle while riding on parallel Mine Carts, where the Links must return the Bombs thrown by the Hinoxes. After he is defeated, he returns with another Hinox Brother continue the battle. In Bomb Storage, the Links first fight two of the Hinox Brothers, using the Gust Jar to propel their Bombs across a large gap and into balconies where the brothers appear. After the pair is defeated, the Links then face the third brother, who throws much bigger Bombs while summoning Hardhat Beetles. As these Bombs are too heavy to use the Gust Jar on, one Link must supply the other two with smaller Bombs to continue the strategy.

Breath of the Wild

Hyrule Compendium Entry
145 (150) Hinox
BotW Hyrule Compendium Hinox.png
Description
The largest monster to make its home in Hyrule, the Hinox lives primarily in forested areas. A keen awareness of your surroundings is paramount when facing one, as Hinox are known for tearing entire trees from the ground and using them as weapons. A deft hand can steal weapons off the necklaces they wear.
Common Locations
East Necluda
West Necluda
Recoverable Materials
Hinox Toenail Hinox Tooth Hinox Guts Apple Wildberry Palm Fruit Voltfruit Mighty Bananas Fortified Pumpkin Hearty Durian

Hinoxes appear as Sub-Bosses found in different locations across Hyrule in Breath of the Wild, typically sleeping in a forest clearing.[10] They come in three varieties: the default red Hinoxes, Blue Hinoxes, and Black Hinoxes, and they are the largest Monsters that can be found.[10] A Stal version of Hinoxes, known as Stalnoxes, will become active at night. They are depicted as giant Bokoblin-like creatures with a single eye in their forehead, wearing a necklace strung with several Weapons as decoration. If Link sneaks up on Hinoxes, he can steal the equipment from their necklaces without being detected.[10]

Hinoxes spend most of their time sleeping, only engaging Link when woken.[11] Once awake, they will use physical attacks such as swipes and punches, as well as pulling up nearby Trees in order to toss them at Link. If Link Climbs out of their reach, regular Hinoxes and Blue Hinoxes will throw small Boulders at him, while Black Hinoxes use Bomb Barrels. Shooting an Arrow at the eye will result in the monster being stunned and open to attacks until it recovers. After their health drops to half, they will cover their eye to block further Arrow shots. However, they can still be hit during some select actions, or by attacking them from above. Once defeated, Hinoxes will drop Hinox Toenails, Hinox Teeth, and Hinox Guts. The Weapons on their necklaces will also become available if they have not already been stolen. In addition, they will drop some variety of Roasted Food: regular Hinoxes drop Fruits, Blue Hinoxes drop Fish, and Black Hinoxes drop Meats.

Blue Hinoxes and Black Hinoxes wear crude greaves made from wood and metal, respectively, around their ankles to protect them from attacks.[12][13] However, this armor can be used against them with the correct elemental attacks. Wooden greaves can be destroyed by setting them on Fire, while metal greaves conduct Electricity, resulting in Black Hinoxes being stunned if hit by Electric attacks.[12][13]

After defeating Calamity Ganon for the first time, Link will be able to ask Kilton about Hinoxes.[8] Kilton will request that Link kill all of the Hinoxes in Hyrule so he can examine the scents that they leave behind on them. Should Link accomplish this task, Kilton gives him the Medal of Honor: Hinox as a reward. From this research, Kilton is able to learn that the different types of Hinoxes have their own food preferences.[14]

Drops

Drops of Hinox
Normal

Hinox can drop 5 of:

Drop Table
Item Percentage
BotW Apple Icon.png
Apple 		30.0 %
BotW Wildberry Icon.png
Wildberry 		10.0 %
BotW Palm Fruit Icon.png
Palm Fruit 		20.0 %
BotW Voltfruit Icon.png
Voltfruit 		10.0 %
BotW Mighty Bananas Icon.png
Mighty Bananas 		10.0 %
BotW Fortified Pumpkin Icon.png
Fortified Pumpkin 		10.0 %
BotW Hearty Durian Icon.png
Hearty Durian 		10.0 %

As well as 1 of:

Drop Table
Item Percentage
BotW Hinox Guts Icon.png
Hinox Guts 		20.0 %

As well as between 3 and 5 of:

Drop Table
Item Percentage
BotW Hinox Toenail Icon.png
Hinox Toenail 		80.0 %
BotW Hinox Tooth Icon.png
Hinox Tooth 		20.0 %

Locations

Red
Blue
Black

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Hinoxes can be found throughout Hyrule.

When pushed into deep bodies of Water, Hinoxes gasp for breath while treading Water. Though they are capable of swimming after Link, they eventually drown after some time.[when?]

When slain, Hinoxes have a chance to drop various Fruits, including Apples, Fortified Pumpkins, Mighty Bananas, Palm Fruits, Voltfruits and Wildberries. They may also drop Hinox Guts, as well as Hinox Toenails and Hinox Teeth. They always drop one Hinox Horn.

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

Hinox from the A Link to the Past comic

Hinoxes appear several times throughout the A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori. Link is first confronted by a Hinox after just arriving to the Dark World; upon leaving a nearby shrine, Link comes across three Thieves and a Hinox, who ask him about a Fairy they are pursuing for her magic powers.[15] When Link tells them he does not have the Fairy, the Hinox begins to attack by throwing Bombs at him. However, Link manages to catch one of them and throws it back into its mouth, causing the Hinox to explode. His efforts manage to save the Fairy they were pursuing, Epheremelda.

Another Hinox appears when Link visits the Palace of Darkness in disguise. At first the Hinox does nothing, surmising Link for a fellow follower of Ganon. When Link is exposed by a Rocklops, the Hinox then is alerted and is ready to attack, only to be reprimanded by the Rocklops that that is a foolish move and the Hinox must be made aware of what could happen if he set off the firecorns in the palace,[16] but the young hero disregards his warning and takes a nearby Hinox's Bomb belt that was wrapped around it.[17] Link then stumbles upon the imprisoned crystal, but is attacked by a Gleeok that was called upon by the Rocklops. Although he defeats it easily with the Master Sword, soon more Hinoxes riding Gleeoks begin to head towards him.[18] Link gives Epheremelda ones of the Bombs from the Hinox's belt, which eventually denotes the firecorn stockpile and destroys the entire palace.

A Hinox is last seen inside the Swamp Palace, where the foe, along with a Taros, shuts the entrance to the rest of the palace and impedes Link from rescuing the Maiden inside. As Sahasrahla's Grandson watches the battle between Link and the Taros from a fountain in the Light World, he accidentally activates the statues that cause water to pour into the fountain. This leads to the Swamp Palace in the Dark World to become flooded, washing away both the Taros and the Hinox, who eventually end up sinking as they struggle with each other.[19]

Link's Awakening (Cagiva)

In the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva, while fighting some Stalfos inside Bottle Grotto, Link is attacked by a Hinox. After distracting it with a Bomb and blocking its attack with his Shield, Link manages to defeat the Hinox with a Sword slash.

Four Swords (Himekawa)

Hinoxes make an appearance in the Four Swords manga, partying with Shadow Link and a seemingly traitorous Purple, while the former tells him about Ganon, saying that Vaati is not the only one who wants darkness to reign supreme in Hyrule. When Purple is revealed to have faked friendship with him for information, Shadow Link orders the Hinoxes to throw him into the lava, saying he has betrayed him.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Hinoxes reappear in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, first appearing in The Yiga Clan Attacks! Scenario as part of a trap Sooga devised for the Champions while he tried to assassinate Zelda. Similar to Breath of the Wild, they attack by slamming down their fists, using a tree trunk for additional attacking, throwing a metal crate, and/or bellyflopping enemies, the latter three of which can be countered with the Stasis, Magnesis, and Cryonis Runes. In addition to the Blue Hinoxes, Black Hinoxes, and Stalnoxes reappearing in the game, new variants are introduced in the game, being the Fire Hinox, Ice Hinox, Electric Hinox, and the Malice Hinox.

Cadence of Hyrule

Ambiguously Canon Information

Hinoxes appear as Minibosses in Cadence of Hyrule. They possess five Hearts and can throw Bombs. If they have sustained enough damage, their hair will ignite, turning them red. When this happens, they will barrel towards their opponents, exploding a short while afterwards.

Trivia

  • In addition to being based on the mythical Cyclops, Hinox also share similarities with Japanese Oni. Their loincloths and upturned fangs in particular are similar to the traditional appearance of an Oni, and the red and blue colored Hinox in Link's Awakening may be a reference to the tradition of a red and blue Oni pair.

Nomenclature

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LanguageNames
Japan
Japanese
ヒノックス (Hinokkusu) (ALttP | LA | BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[24][25][26][27]
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
西諾克斯 (Xīnuòkèsī) (BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[30]
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
西诺克斯 (Xīnuòkèsī) (BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[29]
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Hinox (BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[34][35]
Canada
FrenchCA
Hinox (BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[38]
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Hinox (BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[28]
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Hinox (BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[32]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Hinox (ALttP | LA | LADX | FSA | ALBW | BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[20][21][22][23]
The Republic of Korea
Korean
히녹스 (Hinokseu) (BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[33]
The Russian Federation
Russian
Хинокс (Hinoks) (BotW)[31]
Latin America
SpanishLA
Hinox (BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[36][37]
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Hinox (BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[39][40]
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Eye Brute[41]
Applies to
Phantom Hourglass
Source

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass—Prima Official Game Guide by Prima Games

Superseded by
Encyclopedia
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Eye Brute[41]
Phantom Hourglass

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass—Prima Official Game Guide by Prima Games

Encyclopedia

Gallery

  • Artwork of a Hinox from Link's Awakening

    Artwork of a Hinox from Link's Awakening

  • A red Hinox from Link's Awakening DX

    A red Hinox from Link's Awakening DX

  • A Blue Hinox lifting Link from Link's Awakening DX

    A Blue Hinox lifting Link from Link's Awakening DX

  • A Snowball Hinox from A Link Between Worlds

    A Snowball Hinox from A Link Between Worlds

  • The friendly Hinox from A Link Between Worlds about to rage

    The friendly Hinox from A Link Between Worlds about to rage

  • A Hinox riding a Mine Cart from Tri Force Heroes

    A Hinox riding a Mine Cart from Tri Force Heroes

  • A dark Hinox from Tri Force Heroes

    A dark Hinox from Tri Force Heroes

  • A Hinox from Breath of the Wild

    A Hinox from Breath of the Wild

  • The red Hinox fought in Eagle's Tower in Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

    The red Hinox fought in Eagle's Tower in Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

  • The Blue Hinox fought in Turtle Rock in Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

    The Blue Hinox fought in Turtle Rock in Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

  • A Hinox chasing Link in the February 2023 Nintendo Direct trailer for Tears of the Kingdom

    A Hinox chasing Link in the February 2023 Nintendo Direct trailer for Tears of the Kingdom

  • A Hinox from the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva

    A Hinox from the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva

  • A Hinox and other Monsters from A Link to the Past (Cagiva)

    A Hinox and other Monsters from A Link to the Past (Cagiva)

  • A Hinox from Cadence of Hyrule

    A Hinox from Cadence of Hyrule

See Also

References

  1. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 37
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 185 (ALttP | LADX | FSA | PH | ALBW | TFH)
  3. ↑ "Hinox" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  4. ↑ "Hinox" — Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom)
  5. ↑ "Defeated By: Hinox" — Game Over (Cadence of Hyrule)
  6. ↑ "Hinox" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  7. ↑ "There's an area near the one-eyed giants called Hebra's Hill." — Old Man (Four Swords Adventures)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "[About monsters...] Dya DYAAAAAAAH! You want to know about monsters? I just LOOOOOVE talking about monsters! Ooh. OOOOOOOH! Let's talk about the huge ones! The stone colossus? The forest giant? The giant sand beast?! Which monster do you want to hear about?" — Kilton (Breath of the Wild)
  9. ↑ "闇の世界の地上をうろつく怪カモンスターです。体力があるうえ、 爆弾も放う投げてきます。弱点は「目には目を…」です。 (Mysterious monsters prowl the earth in the World of Darkness. They have lots of stamina, and will also throw bombs. Their weakness is "An eye for an eye...")" (A Link to the Past manual, Japanese version, pg. 51)
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "The largest monster to make its home in Hyrule, the Hinox lives primarily in forested areas. A keen awareness of your surroundings is paramount when facing one, as Hinox are known for tearing entire trees from the ground and using them as weapons. A deft hand can steal weapons off the necklaces they wear." — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  11. ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 152
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "The largest monster to make its home in Hyrule, the Hinox lives primarily in forested areas. A keen awareness of your surroundings is paramount when facing one, as Hinox are known for tearing entire trees from the ground and using them as weapons. Blue Hinox wear greaves that can be burnt away to expose their feet. A deft hand can steal weapons off the necklaces they wear." — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "The largest monster to make its home in Hyrule, the Hinox lives primarily in forested areas. A keen awareness of your surroundings is paramount when facing one, as Hinox are known for tearing entire trees from the ground and using them as weapons. Black Hinox wear metal greaves that conduct electricity rather well. A deft hand can steal weapons off the necklaces they wear." — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  14. ↑ "I knew there were four types of Hinoxes, but I just recently learned that each type has different food preferences. Not me, though. I'll eat anything!" — Kilton (Breath of the Wild)
  15. ↑ "All right, kid! Did you see a faerie fly through here? Which way did she go? [...] Yer lyin'!! Don't hide her! We want her magic powers and we want them now!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 12)
  16. ↑ "You fool! you know what will happen if you use the firecorn here?!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 10)
  17. ↑ "We'll all go up in smoke! But if you guys are going to get me...we'll all go together!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 10)
  18. ↑ "Link!! There's more on the way!" (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 12)
  19. ↑ "GLUB! Let me g-g-go! Your armor...too heavy..." (A Link to the Past manga, VIZ Media, pg. 2)
  20. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 185
  21. ↑ "Hinox" — N/A (A Link Between Worlds, Italian localization)
  22. ↑ "147 Hinox" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  23. ↑ "Hinox" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Italian localization)
  24. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 127A Link to the Past manual, pg. 51Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 21
  25. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Certain Victory Strategy Guide (1993), Futabasha, pg. 25
  26. ↑ "147 ヒノックス" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  27. ↑ "ヒノックス" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Japanese localization)
  28. ↑ "Hinox" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, European French localization)
  29. ↑ "西诺克斯" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Simplified Chinese localization)
  30. ↑ "西諾克斯" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Traditional Chinese localization)
  31. ↑ "147 Хинокс" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  32. ↑ "Hinox" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, German localization)
  33. ↑ "히녹스" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Korean localization)
  34. ↑ "Hinox" — Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom)
  35. ↑ "Hinox" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Dutch localization)
  36. ↑ "Hinox" — Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom, Latin American Spanish localization)
  37. ↑ "Hinox" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Latin American Spanish localization)
  38. ↑ "Hinox" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Canadian French localization)
  39. ↑ "Hinox" — Hyrule Compendium (Tears of the Kingdom, European Spanish localization)
  40. ↑ "Hinox" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, European Spanish localization)
  41. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 26
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