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If your Echoes aren’t holding their own against the late-game monsters inEchoes of WIsdom, it may be time to find new ones. After you’ve completed the first three dungeons, you should start exploring more of Hyrule if you haven’t already done so. If you head north of Hyrule Castle Town, you may find one of the strongest Echoes: The Lynel.Breath of the Wildbrought back this classicZeldaenemy, and it’s yours to command inEchoes of Wisdom. Just like it’sBotW/TotKcounterpart, the Lynel is a fearsome foe, and one you’ll want to challenge after you’ve learned level 2/3 Echoes.
Lynel Location in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Where to Find Eternal Forest
The Lynel can be found in the Eternal Forest, which lies between Hebra and Eldin. Before the Lynel can appear, you’ll need to clear therift over theNorthern Sanctuary. It’s possible to do this before the “Still Missing” story quest, but the Lynel won’t appear untilZelda can change outfits.
Once you’ve found Tri’s friends in the Northern Sanctuary rift, go inside the sanctuary and speak to the priest at the podium. Choose the optionOther Tales?and inquire about the beast. He’ll mention sightings of monster tracks in the Eternal Forest.
Following Lynel Tracks
Ignoring the priest’s warnings, headwest to the Eternal Forest. There’s aWaypoint statueright at the entrance. You’ll notice there are no distinct pathways on the Eternal Forest’s map. From the end of the road leading into the forest, head northwest. You should findanother Waypoint statue.
A few feetsouth of the Waypoint statuearehoof tracks in the mud. You will need to follow these around the Eternal Forest until you find the Lynel.
If you’re going in the direction of the hoof prints, but you’renot seeing the prints in the mud, then you’ll have toreset. Return to the Waypoint statue (walk or warp) to find the first set of hoof prints, and restart the process.
Tips for Fighting the Lynel
How Much Does the Lynel Echo Cost to Use?
The Lynel is a difficult opponent that can easily one-hit your weaker Echoes, so use Lv. 3 Echoes if you have them. If not, then you should use Lv. 2 Echoes. Also, while you can obtain the Lynel Echo fairly early in the second-half ofEchoes of Wisdom, it’s recommended youbuild up Tri’s Echoeto where you can summon two Lv. 2 Echoes.
A recommended Echo to use against the Lynel is theLizalfos Lv. 3, which you may find in a cave at thesouthwest of Faron Wetlands, north of the heart-shaped lake. The Lizalfos is quick and can jump around the enemy,making it a better matchfor the Lynel than most monsters. However, the Lizalfos can be stunned if its spear attack is blocked, leaving it vulnerable to counter. If the Lizalfos isn’t working, use another Echo. There’s aSword Moblin Lv. 3near the second set of Lynel tracks.
You can’t use Tri’s Bind Ability to hold the Lynel in place. Just keep Zelda out of the Lynel’s reach, and re-summon your Echo when needed. You can also use Swordfighter Mode’s bow to fire at it from a distance.
Eventually, the Lynel will go down, and you can learn its Echo. This is a powerful beast that is perfect for bosses - including the final boss. The Lynel requires6 triangles of Tri’s power. You can start using the Lynel Echo when Tri islevel 9. If you manage to reach max level/level 11, the cost to summon the Lynel will change to5 triangles.
