The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom - How To Defeat The Lanmola

As you explore the world with Zelda and Tri in The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom, you'll encounter all sorts of monsters. From giant creatures that can trample you to small zols that will only be an annoyance, there's a lot to handle across Hyrule and the neighboring regions.

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The Gerudo Desert is known for the unforgiving sands and sweltering heat, but the most dangerous feature is the wild sandstorms caused by the Lanmolas. You can defeat these monsters and stop the sandstorms, allowing you to cross the desert in peace. Here's where to find them and how to defeat them!

Where To Find The Lanmola

You may stumble into a dizzying sandstorm while traversing the Gerudo Desert. These storms are caused by a large centipede monster known as the Lanmola.

There are actually three in the desert, but only two are available at the start of the game.

You'll need to defeat them, but they have armor that can't be broken. Additionally, each one will turn the sand around them into quicksand, making it hard to summon echoes and stand for long periods of time. Thankfully, there's a surefire way to defeat them all.

We've broken up each Lanmola location with strategies to help you defeat them!

Be sure to buy the Gerudo Sandals in Gerudo Town for 400 rupees so that you can stand on the quicksand.

The Western Lanmola

East of Gerudo town, towards the center of the desert, you'll notice a sandstorm brewing. Head into the thick of it, northbound, until you find a small spout of sand emerging from the ground.

As you get close, it will erupt and the surrounding area quickly transforms into quicksand. A giant red centipede bursts forth, and the battle begins.

There are some small plots of sand you can stand on so you don't sink!

You'll need to bind Tri to the centipede's tail and pull hard. This will flip the centipede over you can can attack its underbelly. Switch into swordfighter form and unleash your fury!

Watch out for the rocks the Lanmola launches, as they'll do a good deal of damage to you.

Rinse and repeat until the centipede is defeated. It will break apart piece by piece and leave a large sum of rupees behind.

The Eastern Lanmola

In the eastern part of the Gerudo Desert, closer to the Hyrule Fields, you'll find another sandstorm wreaking havoc. Head into it to face off against a giant green centipede.

There will be smaller monsters all around you, so be careful!

The strategy is the same, but there are less safe spots for you to stand on. You'll need to keep moving to avoid sinking into the sands. Bind Tri to the centipede's tail and pull, turning the creature over and exposing its weak points.

Use your sword and echoes to break down this bug into little pieces. Once it's defeated, it will leave behind a sum of rupees and a couple monster stones.

The Final Lanmola

The final Lanmola only appears after the other two are defeated. You'll also need to close the Hyrule Castle rift before the quest becomes available. Head to the barracks west of the Gerudo Palace to speak with the guards. They'll alert you to another Lanmola.

This one is near the eastern Lanmola's location. Head there to face off against this fearsome foe.

This time, there are no safe sandy spots for you to take a break, and there are even more monsters to slow you down.

Thankfully, the strategy is the same. Use your best flying echoes, like the crow or the Peahat, to handle the small monsters while you latch onto the tail of the massive blue centipede.

Unleash everything you have in swordfighter form once the bug is overturned. Keep this up until it erupts into rupees and a heart fragment. After your victory, return to the guards at the barracks to report your success.

They're shocked, but accept your triumph. Facette will reward you with a golden sash that prevents you from being blown around. Not a bad reward for your efforts!

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