Which arrows work best on Lynels?

While normal, fire and ice arrows will have little to no effect on a Lynel, lightning and bomb arrows can be used to scrape off a little bit of health, although it'd probably be a good idea to focus on close quarters combat in a fight with a Lynel, so bring a weapon that Link can use to get in a few quick hits with, ...
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What arrows should I use against Lynels?

Send some bomb arrow(s) at the Lynel (plural if you're using the mighty Lynel bow, single if you're not). The reason for the bomb is twofold: first, it deals a chunk of damage, but second (and more importantly), it sets fire to the grass and creates an updraft that you'll need to use.
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What is most effective against Lynels?

Hitting the Lynel in the head with an arrow - especially a powerful one - will do a lot of damage, so use fire updrafts and Zonai Springs to launch yourself into the air for some slow-motion shots, and stick some Gibdo bones on the arrowheads to really make the most of it.
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Do ancient arrows work against Lynels?

Obliterates non-boss/non-Guardian monsters along with any drops those non-boss/non-Guardian monsters have. Most creatures, including Lynels, will be removed from the world with a flash of blue light - but they also will not drop any ingredients or materials when killed this way.
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What is the best weapon for a Lynel?

Shock arrows, preferably a stronger bow with them - Steel Lizal Bow, Knight's Bow, Ancient Bow (if you wanna use for that). Aim for the face as it often stuns them - but no hit stuns them for very long. The perfect dodge or shield parry takes getting used to, but it becomes invaluable against Lynels.
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What are Lynels weak against?

While normal, fire and ice arrows will have little to no effect on a Lynel, lightning and bomb arrows can be used to scrape off a little bit of health, although it'd probably be a good idea to focus on close quarters combat in a fight with a Lynel, so bring a weapon that Link can use to get in a few quick hits with, ...
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Are Lynels fooled by Majora's Mask?

Majora's Mask

Wearing only this mask, players are able to disguise themselves from Bokoblins, Moblins, Lizalfos, Horriblins, Lynels, and even Stal- monsters. Similar to Lynel Mask, however, Lynels will still be able to sus Link out eventually.
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What happens if you shoot a Lynel with a guardian arrow?

TIL if you shoot a lynel with a guardian arrow, it disappears.
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How do you Parry Lynels?

Accepted Answer. You don't need to hold A to keep your shield up, that happens automatically while targeting with ZL (if you are wielding a two-handed weapon, you will need to put it away to use your shield). In order to parry an attack, you need to tap A whilst your shield is up when you are about to be hit.
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Do Lynels have a weak spot?

For players struggling to master Flurry Rush and Parrying, Lynels have a weak point that can be easily abused with arrows.
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Do bombs hurt Lynels?

The Lynel in the Coliseum can be defeated using bombs. Just spent 20 minutes dropping bombs on its head. Hope this doesn't mess up the game but it was an easy way to kill it.
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Do ice arrows freeze Lynels?

Use your bow for up-close headshots, which will stun the Lynel. If you can shoot it in the head with an Ice Arrow, you'll freeze it long enough to climb on top of it and deliver a few more blows to the head. Beating a Lynel in BOTW takes a lot of patience, so be prepared for a lengthy battle.
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Does the Master Sword work against Lynels?

Link can defeat a Lynel in a variety of methods. His standard Master Sword will have no effect on these fearsome beasts. If Link has acquired either the Tempered Sword or the Golden Sword, then his sword can do damage. Alternatively, Link can hit a Lynel with his Master Sword, but only by performing a Spin Attack.
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Where are the easiest Lynels to beat?

The one by the Zora's domain is the easiest type - there are others the same as it but all the others level up as you play the game, the one by Zora's domain never levels up. The one at Ploymus mountain and the other 2 (Blue,White) at Hyrule Castle will never change.
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Can Lynels be tamed?

You can never tame a Lynel (as cool as that would be), but you can mount them. You can ride in from your paraglider, but you'll cut into your stamina to take this safer route, which means you likely won't be able to stay on their backs as long.
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Which color Lynel is the hardest?

Silver Lynels (HCN 150) are the most difficult to defeat and the rarest.
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Are white Lynels harder than Ganon?

In Botw, Lightningblight Ganon was the hardest boss. However, even that doesn't compare to the Lynels. In Totk, the most difficult I've faced so far is the Armored White-Maned Lynels in the Depths.
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Are Lynels worth fighting?

While these brutal monsters can be avoided, players who wish to upgrade one of the best armor sets in the game are encouraged to seek them out, as they provide the necessary materials. Upon their defeat, Lynels reward players with components necessary for upgrading the Barbarian armor set.
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Are Lynels immune to elemental damage?

Every kind of Lynel from red to golden are completely immune to all elemental types. That includes the additional damage and the effect an element would normally inflict. It is therefore pointless to use offensives like elemental arrows and elemental melee weapons whilst fighting them.
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How do you take one shot of Lynel?

You can one shot kill a lynel with an ancient arrow. Downside is it completely obliterates it and there is no weapons to pick up. On the proper Guardians, AA seem to deal % damage, because 3 hits with them will kill even if you miss the eye.
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Why won t stasis work on Lynel?

Any hit during Stasis+ - headshots included - will put the Lynel in a "bad" stun that is NOT the same as the regular headshot stun. It's a lot shorter - the Lynel will get up almost immediately - but most importantly, you can't mount during the Stasis stun. The mount prompt won't indeed show up!
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Can you beat Lynel early game?

You can literally stop them at any point and shoot them anywhere and stun them. They will get back up much faster, regardless if you shot them in the face, but while they're stunned, shoot them in the head again, and hit them, mount them, beat the hell out of them with your most powerful weapon, and repeat.
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