Tears of the Kingdom has a variety of side quests for the players to complete and set out on adventures in the world of Hyrule. Each side quest requires different types of activity, from building or collecting to taking pictures.
The Monstrous Collection is a side quest arc in Tarrey Town, given by Kilton. The whole side quest has to be done in five different parts, and Link will have to submit pictures of five different monsters in each part of the side quest. After getting the pictures, Hudson will create the statue precisely how the monster’s picture was captured.
How To Begin Monstrous Collection
Tarrey Town is a small island in the middle of Lake Akkala and on the eastern side of Torin Wetlands. The only Skyview Tower near Tarrey Town is the Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower. The town is situated on the southeastern side of the Skyview Tower.
However, you must complete Mattison’s Independence and The Search for Koltin side quests before you can begin Monstrous Collection. Once you have completed the Mattison Independence side quest in Tarrey Town, head towards the coordinates 3967,1631,0127.
There you will find Kilton and Hudson talking to each other. Kilton is trying to describe what a Bokoblin looks like so that Hudson can make a statue of a Bokoblin for Kilton. However, Hudson can only create a statue with a reference; that is where Link comes to help.
You don't have to click a new picture of the monsters if you already have them saved in your camera reel.
Monstrous Collection: Part 1 Walkthrough
The first picture required is of a Bokoblin. This one is an easy find. You can find several types of Bokoblin in any place in Hyrule. There is no specific requirement for the type of Bokoblin, so a picture of any type will do.
Once you have spotted a Bokoblin, go to a safe position and click a picture with your camera. Remember that each monster's picture has to be clear, and the whole body of the monster has to be visible.
After you have clicked the picture of a Bokoblin, head back to Kilton and show him the picture. Hudson will create a statue, and then you must place it on the stage behind Kilton. Use your Ultrahand ability to lift and place the statue anywhere on the stage. Kilton will reward you with a Monster Extract for assisting him and Hudson.
Monstrous Collection: Part 2 Walkthrough
The second part of the side quest requires the picture of a Horriblin. After placing the first statue, Kilton will then start describing a Horriblin. You will then have to show him and Hudson a picture of a Horriblin so that Hudson can create the statue from the reference.
Horriblins are usually found in caves. You can look at any nearby cave to see if a Horriblin is hanging inside it. The nearest cave to Kilton’s location is the Tarrey Town Tunnel at the 3926, 1576, 0108 coordinates. Once you have captured a picture of a Horriblin, and then bring it back to Kilton. Hudson will then create the statue, and you must place it on the stage. After you are done, Kilton will give you a Monster Extract and Sneaky Monster Soup.
Monstrous Collection: Part 3 Walkthrough
After you have placed the second statue, approach Kilton and talk with him. As the conversation progresses, select “Got a monster in mind?” and Kilton will ask for a picture of a Battle Talus. There are several Battle Talus around the Hyrule field. To make things easier, you can find a Battle Talus north of the Teniten Shrine near the -0138, -0814, 0033 coordinates.
After you have managed to find a Battle Talus, you will have to go near it. The Battle Talus stands atop a fortress-like structure which will only rise once you are close enough. Once it has risen from the ground, you can move to a safe distance and take a picture. Then head back to Kilton, show him the picture, and place the statue. You will get a Monster Extract and a Monster Briddle as a reward for completing this part of the side quest.
You can create a statue of any type of monster on the stage behind Kilton following the same process. However, the side quest only requires the five monsters Kilton asks for.
Monstrous Collection: Part 4 Walkthrough
The fourth monster that you have to capture is a Frox. Frox usually can be found in the Depths, not on the ground. However, there are plenty of Frox in all the Depths. You can drop from any chasm and find a Frox if you look around in the depths.
You can easily find a Frox in the East Akkala Plains chasm just north of Tarrey Town. The Obsidian Frox is just below the Chasm near 4016, 2174, -0469 coordinates.
Once you have taken a picture of a Frox, get back to Kilton and show him the picture. Hudson will then create the fourth statue, which you must place on the stage. You will then be rewarded with a Monster Extract and a Monster Saddle.
Monstrous Collection: Part 5 Walkthrough
The fifth and the most difficult monster of all is King Gleeok. This will be the last picture you must show Kilton to make a statue, which will complete the Monstrous Collection side quest arc.
There are four specific locations where you can find King Gleeok. There is no King Gleeok on the surface. You can find one in the Depths and three on the Sky Islands.
You can find a King Gleeok just below Thyphlo Ruins. Drop to the Depths from the Drenan Highlands Chasm, then head Northeast until you reach the Gleeok Den. You will find a King Gleeok near the 0334, 3122, -0569 coordinates.
However, flying to the Sky Islands above is the easiest way to get a picture of King Gleeok if you have enough stamina. There are three locations for a King Gleeok in the Sky Islands. First in the sky islands near the coordinates 4652, -3724, 1097 (Necluda Sky Archipelago above Eventide Island), the second on the sky islands near the coordinates -4448, -2627, 1451 (North Gerudo Sky Archipelago) and the third in the sky islands near the coordinates -4471, 2275, 1285 (West Hebra Sky Archipelago).
After you have located a King Gleeok, you will have to get close to it. Be careful, as King Gleeok will attack you if it gets alerted. Quickly get close to it, and take a picture. You can then escape from the place since defeating the Gleeok is not necessary. Return to Tarrey Town and show the picture to Kilton. He will reward you with a Monster Extract and a diamond after you have placed the fifth statue.