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== Enemies ==
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The appearance of some creatures varies across different titles of the series:

* {{nihongo foot|'''Armos'''|アモス|Amosu|group=lower-alpha}} are animated statues built to guard ancient ruins that come to life and attack when disturbed. They have monstrous appearances and carry a sword and shield. If Link approaches, they will chase after him. They first appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda''.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Archer |first=Callum |date=2020-06-13 |title=The Legend Of Zelda: 10 Most Frequently Recurring Enemies In The Franchise, Ranked |url=https://gamerant.com/legend-zelda-enemies-recurring-frequent-ranked/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=Game Rant |language=en-US |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601150956/https://gamerant.com/legend-zelda-enemies-recurring-frequent-ranked/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Bokoblins'''|ボコブリン|Bokoburin|group=lower-alpha}} are a race of [[goblin]]-like creatures, that first appeared in ''The Wind Waker''. Bokoblins come in a variety of colors. They often appear as standard enemies and wield boko sticks, machetes and clubs. Though their appearance varies from game to game, the one thing that remains consistent is they wear loincloths with a single skull. In ''Twilight Princess'', they are less common and their role as standard enemies is largely taken over by the Bulblins. In ''Skyward Sword'', Bokoblins are common monsters that serve the Demon Tribe, under Demon Lord Ghirahim and the [[List of recurring characters in The Legend of Zelda series#Demise|Demon King Demise]]. The game also introduces Technoblins and Cursed Bokoblins, undead Bokoblins that can curse Link. In ''Breath of the Wild'' and ''Tears of the Kingdom'', Bokoblins are low-level, comical enemies that commonly appear across Hyrule living in camps.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-21 |title=BOTW's Bokoblins Are More Of A Threat To Themselves Than Link In Video |url=https://screenrant.com/breath-wild-bokoblins-kill-ai-link-video/ |access-date=2022-04-28 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US |archive-date=April 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428201019/https://screenrant.com/breath-wild-bokoblins-kill-ai-link-video/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''ChuChus'''|チュチュ|Chuchu|group=lower-alpha}} are jelly-like creatures with squat, translucent bodies, stalk-eyes, and a smiling mouth. They mostly move by bouncing around. ChuChus appear in various colours and some possess specific abilities. Once they are defeated, they will drop ChuChu jelly, which can be used by Link as an ingredient and for upgrading armour.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lott |first=Payton |date=2021-04-11 |title=Breath Of The Wild: Where To Find Chuchu Jelly And Everything It's Used For |url=https://gamerant.com/breath-of-the-wild-chuchu-jelly-location-uses-guide/ |access-date=2022-05-31 |website=Game Rant |language=en-US |archive-date=June 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624091718/https://gamerant.com/breath-of-the-wild-chuchu-jelly-location-uses-guide/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Darknuts'''|タートナック|Tātonakku|group=lower-alpha}} are large armored knights armed with swords and shields. They first appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda'' but are recurring foes that appear in ''Twilight Princess'' and other games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-26 |title=Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Fan Creates Imposing Darknut Cosplay |url=https://screenrant.com/legend-zelda-twilight-princess-darknut-cosplay/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US |archive-date=May 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501141408/https://screenrant.com/legend-zelda-twilight-princess-darknut-cosplay/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Deku'''|デクナッツ|Dekunattsu|group=lower-alpha}} are wooden plant-like creatures introduced in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' that appear mostly in the [[overworld]] and dungeons. Deku are small creatures that have leaves sprouting out from their heads, red glowing eyes and tube-like mouths that can shoot Deku Nuts. They can fly by using large leaves to glide, and some can use the leaves on their head to fly indefinitely after taking off from a Deku Flower. There are four types of Deku depicted in the series: Deku Scrubs, Mad Scrubs, Business Scrubs, and Royal Scrubs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Jessica |date=2020-10-20 |title=The Legend Of Zelda: 10 Things You Never Realized About Deku Scrubs |url=https://www.thegamer.com/legend-of-zelda-deku-scrubs-never-realized/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=TheGamer |language=en-US |archive-date=May 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501140205/https://www.thegamer.com/legend-of-zelda-deku-scrubs-never-realized/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Floormasters'''|フロアマスター|Furoamasutā|group=lower-alpha}} and Wallmasters are ghostly manifestations of giant hands that drag adventurers back to the entrance of a dungeon. Floormasters split up into smaller versions when the original is attacked. Wallmasters first appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda'' while Floormasters first appeared in ''Ocarina of Time''. Floormasters also appear in ''The Wind Waker'' and ''The Minish Cap''.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Rinyu |first=John |date=2020-09-26 |title=Top 10 Scariest Enemies In The Legend of Zelda Series, Ranked |url=https://gamerant.com/nintendo-legend-zelda-best-scary-enemies/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=Game Rant |language=en-US |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601153810/https://gamerant.com/nintendo-legend-zelda-best-scary-enemies/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Gibdos'''|ギブド|Gibudo|group=lower-alpha}} are undead creatures wrapped like [[mummy|mummies]]. They resemble ReDeads in regards to their slow and zombie-like movement; in some games, setting a Gibdo's bandages alight will reveal a Stalfos or a ReDead underneath. They first appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda''.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Bleier |first=Tarah |date=2021-11-06 |title=Spookiest Enemies In Ocarina Of Time |url=https://www.thegamer.com/scary-enemies-in-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=TheGamer |language=en-US |archive-date=May 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530090145/https://www.thegamer.com/scary-enemies-in-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Gohma'''|ゴーマー|Gōmā|group=lower-alpha}} are recurring boss monsters which typically resemble giant arthropods with a single eye. The eye serves as their weak point. The original Gohma first appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda'' game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baird |first=Scott |date=2020-07-16 |title=How To Use Gohma From The Legend Of Zelda As A D&D Boss |url=https://www.thegamer.com/dungeons-dragons-guide-gohma-legend-of-zelda/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=TheGamer |language=en-US |archive-date=April 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425163456/https://www.thegamer.com/dungeons-dragons-guide-gohma-legend-of-zelda/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''Guardians''' are large mechanical foes that can blast enemies with a powerful laser from their single eye. They appear in ''Breath of the Wild''. Guardian Stalkers roam Hyrule by moving on their mechanical legs, whilst Guardian Skywatchers use propellers for locomotion. Producer Eiji Aonuma said that they were based on the octoroks that appear in the original game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shea |first=Cam |date=2022-02-28 |title=Breath of the Wild - 19 Fascinating Facts From The Game's Development |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-development-five-year-anniversary-fascinating-facts |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=IGN |language=en |archive-date=May 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522134947/https://www.ign.com/articles/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-development-five-year-anniversary-fascinating-facts |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Hinox'''|ヒノックス|Hinokkusu|group=lower-alpha}} are a recurring enemy and sub-boss in the Legend of Zelda series. The Hinox's single eye is its most vulnerable place, dealing the most damage to it when hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zelda.com/universe/pedia/h.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050805014404/http://www.zelda.com/universe/pedia/h.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=2005-08-05|title=Zelda Universe|date=2005-08-05|access-date=2020-04-15}}</ref> They are [[Cyclopes|cyclops]]-like [[ogres]] and have appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', and most recently ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''. In ''Breath of the Wild'' and ''Tears of the Kingdom'', Hinoxs can be either red, blue or black, depending on their strength. They are the largest monster found within the game and will uproot nearby trees to use as weapons against the player if provoked. '''Stalnox''' are skeletal versions of Hinox that appear in ''Breath of the Wild'' and ''Tears of the Kingdom''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitra |first=Ritwik |date=2020-10-01 |title=Breath Of The Wild: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Hinox |url=https://gamerant.com/zelda-breath-wild-hinox-facts-trivia/ |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=Game Rant |language=en-US |archive-date=May 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529221210/https://gamerant.com/zelda-breath-wild-hinox-facts-trivia/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Keese'''|キース|Kīsu|group=lower-alpha}} are [[bat]] monsters that often lurk in dark places such as caves, waiting to dive bomb unwary travelers attempting to bite off chunks of flesh. Some Keese have the ability to pick up elements they fly through and there are fire, ice, cursed, and electric variants. They first appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda''.<ref name=":8" />
* {{nihongo foot|'''Like Likes'''|ライクライク|Raikuraiku|group=lower-alpha}} are yellowish cylindrical monsters that can suck in creatures as large as humans and consume items they carry. They are known for swallowing the shields and tunics that Link uses. Like Likes dissolve into a puddle when killed, leaving the stolen items. They first appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda''.<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":9" />
* {{nihongo foot|'''Lizalfos'''|リザルフォス|Rizarufosu|group=lower-alpha}} are swift and cunning [[anthropomorphic]] [[lizards]] that often attack in pairs and can parry and dodge oncoming attacks. They first appeared in ''The Adventure of Link''. In ''Breath of the Wild'', Lizalfos can throw weapons and dash toward their target.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cryer |first=Hirun |date=2021-02-22 |title=Breath of the Wild player plays soccer with Lizalfos and a Remote Bomb |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/breath-of-the-wild-player-plays-soccer-with-lizalfos-and-a-remote-bomb/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=gamesradar |language=en |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601072346/https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/breath-of-the-wild-player-plays-soccer-with-lizalfos-and-a-remote-bomb/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Lynels'''|ライネル|Raineru|group=lower-alpha}} are large, strong [[centaur]]-like creatures with a head of a [[lion]] and horns that first appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda''. This creature has multiple variations including red, blue, white, and silver, with each color denoting the Lynel's strength. In ''Breath of the Wild'', Lynels are extremely powerful foes that are resistant to attacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frank |first=Allegra |date=2017-03-30 |title=Breath of the Wild players are killing its toughest enemy in absurd ways |url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/3/30/15125202/breath-of-the-wild-lynel |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=Polygon |language=en-US |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601065312/https://www.polygon.com/2017/3/30/15125202/breath-of-the-wild-lynel |url-status=live }}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Moblins'''|モリブリン|Moriburin|group=lower-alpha}} are [[orc]]-like monsters that serve as Ganon's footsoldiers. In ''The Legend of Zelda'' and ''The Adventure of Link'', Moblins resembled [[bulldog]]s, but are [[pig]]-like in more recent games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-02-02 |title=The History And Evolution Of The Moblins Are No Longer A Secret To Everybody |url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2014/02/the-history-and-evolution-of-the-moblins-are-no-longer-a-secret-to-everybody-thanks-to-this-all-enc/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=Kotaku Australia |language=en-AU |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601073604/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2014/02/the-history-and-evolution-of-the-moblins-are-no-longer-a-secret-to-everybody-thanks-to-this-all-enc/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> They commonly wield spears, swords, bows, or occasionally massive clubs. They are one of the most common enemies in the games and are considered "mighty", but also "dumb".<ref>''The Wind Waker'', Moblin Figurine: "These mighty enemies swing their long spears with the greatest of ease".</ref><ref>''The Minish Cap, Swiftblade: "Those pig-faced Moblins...You see them around the Minish Woods, right? They're big and dumb? Well, they're also rich!"''</ref> They are described as greedy, self-possessed creatures, and the major antagonist will commonly use them as mercenaries or summoned monsters.<ref name="encyclopedia">{{cite web|url=http://www.zelda.com/universe/pedia/m.jsp#Moblin| author=Nintendo| title=The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia – Moblin| publisher=Zelda Universe| date=January 1, 2006| access-date=2007-06-11| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070610001145/http://www.zelda.com/universe/pedia/m.jsp#Moblin| archive-date=June 10, 2007}}</ref>
* {{nihongo foot|'''Octoroks'''|オクタロック|Okutarokku|group=lower-alpha}} are [[octopus]] monsters that have appeared in almost every ''Legend of Zelda'' game (except for ''Twilight Princess''). Octoroks produce rocks within their body that they can fire from their snout via compressed air with the force of a [[musket]] shot. Some species of Octorok are land-dwelling while others are mostly aquatic. '''Big Octos''' are a very large ocean-dwelling breed sometimes known to attack ships. They first appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda''.<ref name=":8" />
* {{nihongo foot|'''Poes'''|ポウ|Pou|group=lower-alpha}} are lantern-carrying [[ghost]]s formed from concentrated hatred toward the living that freely roam graveyards and other haunted locales. They always carry their signature lanterns. In some editions, they can go invisible when Link is doing a certain action or in a certain form. In ''Tears of the Kingdom,'' they appear in the Depths as obtainable items and a currency for Bargainer Statues. They first appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda''.<ref name=":10" />
* {{nihongo foot|'''ReDeads'''|リーデッド|Rīdeddo|group=lower-alpha}} are undead creatures resembling zombies with dark brown skin and flat mask-like faces that can paralyze enemies with a scream, and cling to them to drain health away.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/the-scariest-villains-ever/|title=The scariest villains EVER|publisher=GamesRadar|first=Mikel|last=Reparaz|date=2008-06-13|access-date=2008-08-01|archive-date=September 2, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120902013517/http://www.gamesradar.com/the-scariest-villains-ever/|url-status=live}}</ref> They first appeared in ''Ocarina of Time''.
* {{nihongo foot|'''Skulltulas'''|スタルウォール|Sutaruwōru|group=lower-alpha}} are giant [[spider]]s, named for the bony plate in the shape of a human [[Human skull symbolism|skull]] that forms their [[carapace]]. They are most commonly found in dark places, such as forests, caves, and dungeons but can also sometimes be found in towns at night. Skulltulas and Giant Skulltulas hang from ceiling surfaces, suspended by a strand of silk waiting to drop on unwary prey.<ref name=":10" />
* {{anchor|stalfo}}{{nihongo foot|'''Stalfos'''|スタルフォス|Sutarufosu|group=lower-alpha}} are animated skeletons mostly from the remains of dead warriors who still have a strong will to fight, and serve evil powers such as [[Ganon]] or [[Vaati]]. In ''Ocarina of Time'', by using the Mask of Truth, the player learns from a Gossip Stone that humans that get lost while in the Lost Woods will become Stalfos.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |title=The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia |publisher=Dark Horse Books |author=Gombos, Michael |year=2013 |isbn=9781616550417 |edition=First English |location=Milwaukie, OR |page=84 |oclc=808413518}}</ref> They first appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda''.<ref name=":8" />
* {{nihongo foot|'''Tektites'''|テクタイト|Tekutaito|group=lower-alpha}} are cyclopean four-legged [[insect]]oid creatures who use their powerful legs to leap upon and attack prey. Blue Tektites can walk on water, and both Blue and Red Tektites can jump up cliffs. They first appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda''.<ref name=":8" />
* {{nihongo foot|'''Wizzrobes'''|ウィズローブ|Wizurōbu|group=lower-alpha}} are [[Magician (fantasy)|magician]]-like creatures that wear [[Magician (fantasy)|wizard]] robes and often use fire and ice magic. They first appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''.<ref name=":8" /> ''Breath of the Wild'' introduced elemental Wizzrobes, who use various magical rods to summon elemental attacks, elemental enemies and even change the weather accordingly. The regular types are the Fire, Electric and Ice Wizzrobes, but each has a more powerful variant. These are known as Meteo and Thunder Wizzrobes, and Blizzrobes respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Archer |first=Callum |date=2021-02-07 |title=The 10 Rarest Enemies In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild |url=https://gamerant.com/breath-of-the-wild-rarest-enemies/ |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=Game Rant |language=en-US |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601160832/https://gamerant.com/breath-of-the-wild-rarest-enemies/ |url-status=live }}</ref>