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The Lizalfos have been a part of the Legend of Zelda franchise as far back as Ocarina of Time. In Breath of the Wild, players can defeat Lizalfos to farm Lizalfos Tails. The type of Lizalfos will determine the type of tail it can potentially drop. Additionally, there are several armor sets that require different types of Lizalfos Tails for their upgrades.
Breath of the Wild has seven types of Lizalfos: Standard (ie: Green, Black, Blue, or Silver), Ice-Breath, Electric, and Fire-Breath. Most Lizalfos will drop regular Lizalfos Tails. The Ice-Breath, Fire-Breath, and Electric Lizalfos are unique in that they drop different colored tails. Lizalfos may be weaker than Lynels, but they're swift, can swim, and can even attack from a distance. For some players, this makes them a nuisance to farm materials.
Where to Find Lizalfos
Standard/Green Lizalfos can be fond just about anywhere, but they seem to prefer areas near water such as shorelines or sunken ruins. As Link frees more of the Divine Beasts, he'll run into stronger versions of the Green Lizalfos. These are the Blue Lizalfos, Black Lizalfos, and Silver Lizalfos.
- The Silver Lizalfos have the most HP (864). However, they have the better weapons and may have a gem or two for looting.
- Green Lizalfos have the lowest HP (50), making it easier and quicker to farm Lizalfos Tails from them as opposed to their stronger counterparts.
Despite their names, the Blue/Black/Silver Lizalfos all drop Lizalfos Tails. For example, a Silver Lizalfos won't drop a Silver Lizalfos Tail. Although all Lizalfos have tails, there's a chance they won't drop a Lizalfos Tail upon defeat. Instead, they may drop a Lizalfos Horn or Lizalfos Talon. There isn't a way to increase the drop rate of a Lizalfos Tail, so Link will just need to defeat as many as he needs.
The following armor set(s) require Lizalfos Tails in their upgrade(s):
- Zora Set
- Soldier's Set
Where to Find Electric Lizalfos
Players looking for Yellow Lizalfos Tails will need to hunt down Electric Lizalfos. These shocking reptiles can be dangerous when fighting up-close thanks to their ability to generate electricity. If Link's not careful, he can get caught up in one of their electric domes. This will cause him to drop any weapon he's holding (excluding the Master Sword).
Electric Lizalfos live south of Hyrule primarily in the Gerudo Wasteland and the Faron Region. Look along the path between Gerudo Town and Kara Kara Bazaar for Electric Lizalfos. The Electric Lizalfos in Faron Region can be found near the Spring of Courage.
When fighting Electric Lizalfos, shoot an arrow (from a distance) at its horn.
The following armor set(s) require Electric Lizalfos Tails in their upgrade(s):
- Rubber Set
Where to Find Ice-Breath Lizalfos
Ice-Breath Lizalfos can only be found in colder regions of Hyrule. Players will have better luck looking in the Hebra Region or the Gerudo Highlands. There are even some in Lanayru Province near Mount Lanayru.
An Ice-Breath Lizalfos will drop an Icy Lizalfos Tail. Unlike Electric Lizalfos, this type of Lizalfos can fire ice bombs at Link. If struck, Link will be encased in ice. When confronting these frigid beasts, wear armor that has the Unfreezable bonus, such as Zant's Helmet (DLC only) or a level-2 Snowquill Set.
Use fire-weapons (ex: Flamespear or Fire Arrows) to instantly defeat an Ice-Breath Lizalfos. This will cause them to literally disintegrate and allow Link to reap the rewards.
Blue Lizalfos and Ice-Breath Lizalfos are not the same. A Blue Lizalfos won't drop an Icy Lizalfos Tail.
The following armor set(s) require Icy Lizalfos Tails in their upgrade(s):
- Desert Voe Set
Where to Find Fire-Breath Lizalfos
The last of the bunch are the Fire-Breath Lizalfos. As opposites to the Ice-Breath Lizalfos, Fire-Breath Lizalfos prefer hot climates. Players can find them in the Eldin Region of Hyrule, primarily north of Goron City. The Fire-Breath Lizalfos drop Red Lizalfos Tails.
Fire-Breath Lizalfos can shoot flames from their mouth, making it impossible to hit them up-close. Link will have an easier time killing them by using Ice Arrows or a long-ranged ice-weapon like a Frostspear. Fortunately, a Fire-Breath Lizalfos can't keep breathing flames for long, and it'll eventually pause to take a breath. When it does so, that's the perfect time to strike.
The following armor set(s) require Red Lizalfos Tails in their upgrade(s):
- Snowquill Set
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is available for Nintendo Switch.