If you are playing Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you might be wondering where to find Bladed Rhino Beetles, a useful material that can boost your attack power. It’s a rare critter that can be found at a few certain locations in Hyrule. They have razor-sharp horns that make them dangerous to handle but also valuable for making elixirs. According to the item description:
This beetle’s razor-sharp horns demand that you handle it with care. Boil the horns alongside monster parts to concoct an elixir that will raise your attack power.
This article provides a detailed breakdown of everything you need to know about these insects, including where to find them, how to use them, and their effects.
Where to find Bladed Rhino Beetles in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Bladed Rhino Beetles are rare, so you might have to search for a while before you find them. They usually cling to trees, especially at night and when it’s not raining. Some possible locations where you can find them are:
- West Necluda
- East Necluda
You can also use the Sensor + feature to track them down more easily. To do this, you need to take a picture of a critter with your Purah Pad and then set it as your target in the Hyrule Compendium. The Sensor + will then beep when you are near one.
Finally, enemies like Evermean drop Bladed Rhino Beetle once you defeat them.
How to use Bladed Rhino Beetles
Bladed Rhino Beetles can be used as an ingredient for making elixirs that increase your attack power. To make an elixir, you need to combine at least one It’s recommended to use it with at least one monster part (such as Bokoblin Horns or Lizalfos Tails) in a Cooking Pot. The more Bladed Rhino Beetles you use, the stronger the effect will be.
You can also mix it with other ingredients that provide the same buff, such as Mighty Bananas or Mighty Thistles. However, do not mix them with ingredients that provide different buffs, such as Hasty Carrots or Sneaky Snails, because they will cancel each other out.
The effects of elixirs made with Bladed Rhino Beetles are:
- Cooked Effects: Boosts attack power
- Fused Effects: No known effects
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