Tears of the Kingdom maintains several vital elements fans loved from Breath of the Wild. Still, it would be unfair to say the game doesn’t bring something new. Or, in this case, bring something back from an even older title. In Tears of the Kingdom, players will run into an enemy worse than Lynels — the Gleeoks. These three-headed dragons will electrify, frost, and roast Link until players beat them or rage quit.
This guide explains what Gleeoks are, how to beat them, and lists every location they can be found, fought, and killed.
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All Gleeok Locations & Types
The table below lists every type of Gleeok players can encounter while exploring Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom. The location of each one is also included alongside their various weaknesses, which players must take advantage of if they want to have any hope of beating these enemies in combat.
| Name | Element | Weakness | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
 Thunder Gleeok | Thunder | Wind | Coliseum Ruins – -1152, -1261, 0046 Ibara Butte – 1106, -3603, 0069 South Akkala Highlands – 3424, 1324, 0337 |
 Flame Gleeok | Fire | Ice | Bridge of Hylia – -0040, -2508, 0039 Gerudo Canyon – -2118, -2634, 0400 Ancient Columns – -3631, 0416, 0259 |
 Frost Gleeok | Ice | Fire | Gerudo Summit – -4018, -0967, 0707 Hebra Mountains – -3744, 2892, 0331 Tabanath Tundra – -1826, 2997, 0240 |
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Gleeok Locations Map
Below is a map of Hyrule showing all Gleeok locations. The color of the arrows indicated the element of the Gleeok.
- Red = Fire
- Blue = Frost
- Yellow = Lightning
All King Gleeok Locations
King Gleeoks are much more ferocious than regular Gleeoks as each of the three heads is its own element. Players must come ready to deal with Fire, Frost, and Lightning to take down this beast.
| Name | Element | Weakness | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
 King Gleeok | Fire, Frost, & Lightning | Each head is weak to a different element. Fire is weak to Water, Frost is weak to Fire, and Lightning is weak to Wind. | West Hebra Sky Archipelago -4470, 2175, 1252 Above Eventide Island 4652, -3827, 1065 East Gerudo Sky Archipelago -4474, 2282, 1246 |
King Gleeok Locations Map
All King Gleeoks are found on Sky Islands, and their exact locations are marked with purple arrows on the map below.
How to Defeat Gleeoks – Best Strategies
Gleeoks are colossal hydra-like enemies that tower over Link, and most players who encounter them won’t be able to take them on until much later in the game. When Link does encounter a Gleeok, the best strategy for fighting them is avoiding their long-range attacks by soaring over or around their heads, then using arrows to hit those heads.
A successful strategy that seems to be working for several players is building a flying machine with Zonai Devices. They will kit out a Zonai Wing with Zonai Heads, Beam Emitters, Cannons, and fans to circle the Gleeok, taking shots of their own where they can.
To make the fight easier, players can glide towards a Gleeok and aim with elemental arrows that the Gleeok is weak to, maximizing the damage dealt with these initial hits. It’s also worth equipping the correct armor for each Gleeok to avoid as much damage as possible, such as fire-resistant armor for the Flame Gleeok and frost-resistant armor for the Frost Gleeok.
By shooting all three heads quickly, the Gleeok will be stunned and fall to the ground, where Link can pummel it with his most powerful weapon. Repeat this strategy until the Gleeok has been defeated.
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What is a Gleeok?
Gleeoks are the multi-headed menace of The Legend of Zelda. They are snarling, hissing beasts with necks that seem to go on forever and will stop at nothing to thwart Link’s quest. Their razor-sharp teeth and elemental breath make for one formidable foe. These scaly monsters have become a staple of the series, instilling fear in players since their debut. Now, Tears of the Kingdom has brought them back.
And that’s it! Check out our other The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom guides below to help with crafting, exploring, and tackling challenges across Hyrule.
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