Gleeoks are three-headed elemental dragons. They breathe fire, ice, and lightning. In Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, King Gleeoks are different from normal Gleeoks. They are masters of all three elements: flame, Frost, and Thunder. Each head is specialized in one element. They are more challenging to take down than normal Gleeoks.
In this guide, we will tell you how to locate a King Gleeok and take it down with proper preparations. Facing this apex monster without a sound strategy is a confirmed death sentence for the players.
King Gleeok locations
There are four King Gleeoks in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Three are in the Sky Region, while one is in the Depths.
The Gleeoks in the Sky Region are spread across the map and are hidden well, so you won’t encounter them by chance (unless you are extremely curious).
The first King Gleeok can be found in the extreme northwest of Sky Map in the West Hebra Sky Archipelago. Its exact coordinates are (-4470, 2176, 1252).
The second King Gleeok can be found on an isolated island in Gerudo Sky, in the southwest corner of the sky map (-4444, -2729, 1419).
The third King Gleeok in the sky region can be found on an island right above the Eventide Island. It is in the Southeast corner of the map (4652, -3825, 1420).
It is impossible to reach these islands using a Skyview Tower or jumping from any height. The only way to reach them is by crafting a flying vehicle that can take you across the large gap.
The final King Gleeok can be found in the Gleeok Den inside the Great Hyrule Forest of the Depths (0140, 3125, -0622).
How to Prepare for the King Gleeok Fight
The battle with King Gleeok is the culmination of all the experience you have gained. We recommend taking down other Gleeoks first so you can understand how elemental resistances and attacks work in the game.
As King Gleeok has three heads, each with different elemental powers, wearing any armor that can protect you from all is impossible. However, we recommend finding and upgrading Barbarian armor to survive the onslaught and deal the maximum damage p[possible.
Fuse weapons with Silver Lynel Horns to increase their damage. Find a multi-shot bow and collect some Keese Eyeballs. You can also purchase them from Beedle at various stables.
Collect some zonai springs and rockets. Fuse the rockets to a couple of your shields and attach springs to one another. This will prove extremely handy during the second phase of the fight.
The most important part is cooking meals that restore at least 10 Heart Containers. Meat Skewers, while difficult to cook, are the best options here. Complete a lot of shrines so you can increase your heart containers with the help of the Goddess Statue.
How to defeat King Gleeoks in Zelda: TotK
The fight with King Gleeok has two phases. During the first phase, King Gleeok is closer to you, while the second one sees the monster go airborne, far out of your reach.
During the first phase, target Gleeok’s heads with arrows fused with Keese Eyeballs. Unlike other Gleeoks, you must hit each head twice to stun it. This is where the multi-shot bow comes in. If you don’t have Keese Eyeballs, drop the Springs on the ground and use them to get in the air.
Shooting your bow in the air slows down time and gives you ample room to target each head of Gleeok individually. Hit the Frost Head with Fire Arrows (Arrows + Fire Fruit) and target the Flame Head with arrows fused to Ice Fruit. For the Thunder Head, you can use Gibdo Bones.
Once you hit all the heads twice, King Gleeok will fall to the ground. This is your chance to take out your most potent weapon and hit its head as much as possible. Keep an eye out for King Gleeok’s movement, as it will throw you away, causing some damage.
Rinse and repeat until you have taken down half of King Gleeok’s health. This is where the real fun begins. King Gleeok will take the flight and be well out of your range for the rest of the fight.
During this phase, he will throw icicles, thunderbolts, and fireballs at you. Look on the ground for the indicators. A white mark represents the ice attack, while the yellow mark is a sign of the Lightning Bolt. Take out your Rocket Shield and use it to get airborne. You can also use the springs on the ground for the same purpose.
The objective remains the same. Hit the heads multiple times. Once you stun King Gleeok, it will fall to the ground. King Gleeok also takes fall damage, making the fight a bit easier for you.
Get close to it and make sure to finish the fight this time around. Keep an eye out for your health and restore it as soon as you are hit by an attack. Repeat this strategy repeatedly, and the victory will be yours in no time.
Rewards
After defeating King Gleeok in Zelda: TotK, you can find a Sage’s Will. You can upgrade one of your Sage Companions by gathering 4 of these Sage’s Wills and taking them to the Goddess Statue. The drops from the King Gleeoks in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are Five Gleeok Wings, a Gleeok Gut, and each of the three elemental horns: a Gleeok Flame Horn, a Gleeok Frost Horn, and a Gleeok Thunder Horn.
