The Frox may look unstoppable beneath the Depths’ gloom, but its weak points tell another story. With the right timing, smart use of items, and an eye for its patterns, you can turn this towering monster into a treasure drop in minutes.
Fortunately, the Frox shares a similarities with the Battle Talus and Stone Talus enemies when it comes to strategies, so if you’re already comfortable with the big brutes, you’re already in good stead. It also has less health, which is always great to know.
The biggest issue, of course, is the location – because, to quote Jamiroquai, we’re going deeper underground (than you would for the Talus enemies).
Where to find Frox in Tears of the Kingdom
Frox appear throughout the Depths beneath Hyrule. Access these areas by entering chasms from the surface. Specific spots include east of Granajh Canyon Mine at coordinates -0380, -3195, -0466, south of Great Abandoned Central Mine at -0874, -2872, -0515, and west of South Lomei Depths Labyrinth at -2436, -0470.
There are a total of 39Froxes in the Depth. Froxes only reside in the Depths below Hyrule, so if you’re looking for these huge froglike monsters, make sure to dive into a nearby chasm. Check out the Depths map below to see every Frox location.
How to defeat Frox in Tears of the Kingdom
To defeat a Frox, shoot an arrow at its yellow eye to knock it down, or fuse a Bomb Flower to an arrow and fire it into the Frox’s mouth during its inhale attack for a stun. Climb onto its back once prone and smash the ore deposits with a strong hammer like the Stone Talus Hammer, breaking them all across multiple stuns to drain its health. Dodge its body slams and charges by keeping distance, repeating the cycle until the deposits shatter completely.
First, make sure you’re prepared. At the very least, you’re going to need arrows and a hammer. If you want an easy life, bring some bomb flowers, but this is not essential.
This is really a boss of two parts: stunning it, then walloping it.
The first and easiest way to stun it is to go defensive. Frox has two main attacks: the body slam – simply run out of the way of that – and what can only be described as “the Kirby.”
If you find yourself getting sucked into the Frox’s gaping maw, you can do your best to sprint away, but the chances are you won’t manage. Instead, turn to face it and shoot a bomb arrow into its mouth. You’ll hear a satisfying glug, and you can watch and smirk as the bomb explodes in the belly of the beast.
The second way to stun it is the same as the Hinox. Follow the golden rule of video games: If you see a big yellow eye, shoot it. This will result in the Frox flopping to the floor.
However you choose to stun Frox, the next step is the same. Run up its arm and look for the big black chunks of stone on its back. Remember that hammer we mentioned? It’s time to go Zoanite mining.
Keep smacking those rocks until they break – this is the quickest way to deal massive damage. You have time to take out maybe two chunks with a decent hammer (we used the Stone Talus Hammer) before Frox throws you off and you have to stun it again.
You don’t, strictly speaking, need to break all of the rocks if you hit it in the eye enough times, but you should be able to break them all after just two stuns.
What do you do with Frox fang?
Frox fangs are best saved as high-power Fuse materials, turning basic melee weapons into strong ore-crushing tools thanks to their solid damage bonus. You can also cook them with critters to brew elixirs, extending their duration and giving you more value out of each fang. If you are working toward Depths-focused gear upgrades, hang on to rarer Frox fangs, as certain armor upgrade paths require monster parts from these minibosses.
Unlike the Flux Construct or the Stone Talus, the Frox doesn’t drop anything that you can only Fuse to a weapon – everything it drops can be picked up. However, because of the nature of the fight, you’ll probably find that the items dropped are a little more widespread than usual.
The main item drop here is Zonaite, the vital component you need to refine into crystalized charges, which you in turn trade for an extra energy cell to power your Zonai devices.
But that’s not all, folks. If you’re lucky, you can get a piece of large Zoanite, or if you’re very lucky, the Frox can drop a large crystalized charge.
Best weapons to break Frox Zonaite deposits quickly
Blunt two-handed weapons fused with rocks excel at quickly shattering Frox Zonaite deposits in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Charge up spin attacks for maximum efficiency while the Frox is stunned.
Top Weapons
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Boulder Breaker (from “Soul of the Goron” quest): High durability and power for multiple hits; fuse with Frox fangs for extra damage.
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Cobble Crusher (Daruk amiibo or early-game option): Reliable hammer for ore-breaking with good swing speed.
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Rock-fused clubs or claymores (e.g., Silver Moblin Club + rock): Common fusions that prioritize blunt force over sharpness.
Fusion Tips
Fuse large rocks, Zonaite Ore, or Frox Spikes to any sturdy two-handed base like Traveler’s Claymore for optimal breaking speed. Avoid sharp blades, as they deal no damage to deposits. Stock backups since weapons degrade fast.
Combat Flow
Stun the Frox first with Bomb Flower arrows, climb its back, then unleash charged hammer spins on the glowing ores-two to three hits per cycle before it bucks you off. Yunobo’s ability aids mining if available.
Which weapon attachments boost zonaite break speed most
Large rocks or Zonaite Ore deposits fused to blunt two-handed weapons provide the highest break speed for Frox deposits in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These attachments maximize blunt impact on the glowing ores during charged spin attacks. Frox Fangs or Spikes offer solid alternatives for added damage potential.
Top Fuse Materials
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Large Rock: Highest raw blunt force; breaks deposits in 1-2 hits on smaller Frox.
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Zonaite Ore: Boosts power significantly against Depths ores, often one-shotting chunks.
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Frox Fang/Spike: Adds piercing-blunt hybrid for durability; ideal on Boulder Breaker bases.
Base Weapon Pairings
Pair fusions with high-durability hammers like Boulder Breaker or Cobble Crusher for sustained spins without breaking mid-fight. Avoid sharp materials like swords, as they inflict zero ore damage.
Quick Tips
Stock 5+ fusions per fight, as deposits respawn per stun cycle. Yunobo’s charge assists remote breaking if climbed positioning fails.
