Anti-Fairy
Description: Malevolent flashing skulls, often appearing in pairs or groups. They move erratically and drain Link’s hearts on contact instead of causing direct damage. They cannot be destroyed by most conventional weapons.
Location: Dungeons, caves, and sometimes the Overworld.
Strategy: Avoid them if possible. The Boomerang can stun them temporarily or turn them into a helpful recovery Fairy. Magic Powder might also have an effect.
Arm-Mimic
Description: Strange, one-eyed creatures that mimic Link’s movements in reverse. They move horizontally when Link moves vertically, and vice-versa.
Location: Primarily found in dungeons.
Strategy: Predict their mirrored movements to corner them or lure them into traps. Attack with the sword when they get close.
Armos
Description: Stone statues resembling knights that animate when Link approaches or touches them. They hop or slide towards Link to attack.
Location: Guarding entrances or items in dungeons and certain Overworld areas (like the Temple Remains).
Strategy: Most are vulnerable to Bombs. Some may be defeated with the sword or other items after activation. Arrows can sometimes work. Be ready to dodge when they spring to life.
Ball and Chain Soldier
Description: Heavily armored soldiers swinging a large ball and chain around them, creating a dangerous radius.
Location: Found in later dungeons and challenging areas.
Strategy: Keep your distance and observe the swing pattern. Attack with ranged weapons (Arrows, Seed Shooter) or carefully move in for sword strikes when the ball is farthest away. Bombs can also be effective.
Bari
Description: Floating jellyfish-like enemies that drift aimlessly. They release an electrical charge when struck with the sword. Related to Biri.
Location: Primarily found in water-themed dungeons (like Poison Moth’s Lair) and underwater areas.
Strategy: Use ranged attacks like the Boomerang or Seed Shooter to defeat them safely without risking electrical shock. If using the sword, strike quickly and retreat.
Beamos
Description: Cyclopean statues with a rotating eye that scans the room. If their eye spots Link, they fire a damaging laser beam.
Location: Common in many dungeons.
Strategy: Most Beamos are indestructible. Avoid their gaze or use the shield to block the beam. Some might be destroyable with Bombs or specific dungeon items. Move quickly through rooms they guard.
Beetle
Description: Small, harmless insects that scuttle along the ground. They don’t attack Link directly.
Location: Found under bushes or rocks in the Overworld.
Strategy: Can be defeated with the sword or ignored. They sometimes drop recovery hearts.
Biri
Description: Smaller versions of Bari. Like their larger counterparts, they are jellyfish-like creatures that release electricity when hit with the sword.
Location: Water-themed dungeons and underwater areas.
Strategy: Best dealt with using the Boomerang or Seed Shooter to avoid the shock.
Blade Trap
Description: Square, spiked blocks, usually placed in narrow corridors. They remain stationary until Link aligns with them horizontally or vertically, then shoot rapidly across the room.
Variants: Giant Blade Trap (larger, more damaging), Spinning Blade Trap (rotates or moves along a path).
Location: Extremely common in dungeons.
Strategy: Indestructible. Trigger them intentionally from a safe distance or carefully time your movements to pass through their path while they retract. Roc’s Feather can sometimes allow Link to jump over them.
Blue Leever
Description: Shark-finned creatures that burrow underground and emerge to attack Link. Blue Leevers are tougher than their Red counterparts.
Location: Deserts, beaches, and areas with loose soil or sand.
Strategy: Block their spinning attack with the shield, then strike with the sword when they are exposed. They often appear in groups.
Blue Tektite
Description: One-eyed, four-legged spider-like creatures that hop erratically. Blue Tektites are generally stronger than Red Tektites.
Location: Mountainous areas, caves, and some dungeon rooms.
Strategy: Their unpredictable jumping makes them tricky. Time your sword strikes carefully, or use ranged attacks. The shield can block their jumps.
Blue Wizzrobe
Description: Magic-using specters that teleport around the room, briefly becoming visible to fire magical beams before disappearing again. Blue Wizzrobes are often more durable or have different attack patterns than Red Wizzrobes.
Location: Later dungeons.
Strategy: Difficult to hit. Anticipate where they will appear and strike quickly with the sword. Ranged attacks can work if timed well. The shield can block their magic bolts.
Boulder
Description: Large rolling rocks, typically falling from cliffsides or triggered by Link’s presence in specific areas.
Location: Mountainous regions like Goron Mountain.
Strategy: These are hazards, not enemies to be fought. Watch for shadows or listen for rumbling sounds and dodge out of their path.
Buzz Blob
Description: Green, blob-like creatures similar to Zols/Gels, but constantly surrounded by an electric field. Touching them, even with the sword, will shock Link.
Location: Overworld fields, caves, and some dungeons.
Strategy: Do NOT use the sword. Use items that don’t conduct electricity or allow ranged attacks: Boomerang (stuns), Seed Shooter, Magic Powder, or Mysterious Seeds.
Cheep-Cheep
Description: Fish commonly seen in side-scrolling underwater sections. They swim back and forth, sometimes in patterns.
Location: Underwater areas accessed via specific portals or dives.
Strategy: Attack with the sword as they swim by. Their patterns are usually predictable.
Color-Changing Gel
Description: Small slime enemies, similar to Gel, but they cycle through different colors (often red and blue). Their properties or weaknesses might change with their color.
Location: Dungeons.
Strategy: Defeated easily with the sword, but pay attention if their color signifies a change in behavior or resistance (though often it’s just visual).
Crow
Description: Black birds often perched in trees. They will fly down and swoop at Link when he approaches.
Location: Forests and fields in the Overworld (e.g., North Horon, Woods of Winter).
Strategy: Can be tricky to hit as they swoop. Use the shield to block, then strike with the sword. Ranged attacks work well.
Cukeman
Description: An enemy resembling a ChuChu or Zol made of cucumber. When defeated, they sometimes leave behind a small, mobile core that resembles a Rupees and damages Link if touched.
Location: Dungeons.
Strategy: Defeat with the sword. Be wary of the deceptive core left behind – avoid it or destroy it quickly.
Dark Link
Description: A shadowy duplicate of Link, mimicking his appearance and wielding a sword and shield. A challenging foe that mirrors Link’s abilities.
Location: Appears as a secret boss in the Hero’s Cave (linked game only).
Strategy: Fights like Link. Use sword techniques, possibly Din’s Fire or Bombs depending on the encounter specifics. Be prepared for a difficult duel. Note: Appearance might vary slightly based on game version/context.
Darknut
Description: Heavily armored knights wielding swords and shields. They patrol set paths or charge at Link. Their shields block attacks from the front.
Variants: Often appear in Red and Blue varieties, with Blue typically being stronger or having more health.
Location: Common in later dungeons (e.g., Dancing Dragon Dungeon, Explorer’s Crypt) and some Overworld areas.
Strategy: Attack from the sides or back to bypass their shield. Wait for an opening after they attack. Bombs can sometimes damage or stun them.
Face Lamp
Description: Wall-mounted fixtures shaped like faces. They periodically shoot fireballs at Link.
Location: Dungeons.
Strategy: Usually indestructible. Dodge the fireballs or block them with the shield. Move past them quickly.
Fire Keese
Description: Bat-like Keese that are engulfed in flames. They fly erratically and can inflict fire damage.
Location: Dungeons with fire or lava elements (e.g., Dancing Dragon Dungeon).
Strategy: Avoid contact. Use ranged attacks like the Seed Shooter or Boomerang. If using the sword, strike carefully to avoid getting burned.
Flame Trap
Description: A variation of the trap family, these often appear as wall-mounted fixtures or small turrets that periodically shoot fireballs in a set direction.
Location: Dungeons.
Strategy: Indestructible hazard. Observe the firing pattern, dodge the projectiles, or block with the shield.
Floormaster
Description: Large, ghostly hands that emerge from the floor. They attempt to grab Link and drag him back to the dungeon’s entrance. If defeated, they may split into smaller Mini-Floormasters.
Location: Common in many dungeons.
Strategy: Strike them quickly with the sword before they can grab you. Be ready to defeat the smaller hands if they split.
Floor Spikes
Description: Retractable spikes hidden in the floor panels. They emerge periodically or when Link steps on certain tiles.
Location: Dungeons.
Strategy: Hazard, not an enemy. Observe their pattern and time your movements to cross safely. Roc’s Feather can allow Link to jump over them.
Flying Tile
Description: Ordinary floor tiles that suddenly lift off the ground and fly towards Link when he enters certain rooms.
Location: Specific puzzle rooms in dungeons.
Strategy: Keep moving and use the shield to block them. They break upon hitting the shield or wall. Defeating all tiles often solves a puzzle or opens a door.
Gel
Description: Small, weak slime enemies. They hop towards Link slowly. Often appear when a larger Zol is defeated.
Location: Very common in early dungeons, caves, and some Overworld areas.
Strategy: Easily defeated with a single sword strike.
Ghini
Description: Ghost-like enemies that float through the air, often passing through walls. They try to drift into Link.
Variants: Mini-Ghini (smaller, often appear in groups).
Location: Graveyards (Explorer’s Crypt area) and some dungeons.
Strategy: Use the sword to defeat them. Their intangible nature can make them tricky to hit sometimes.
Gibdo
Description: Mummy-like creatures wrapped in bandages. They move slowly but relentlessly towards Link. Some have a paralyzing scream or gaze.
Location: Dungeons, especially crypts or desert-themed ones (Explorer’s Crypt).
Strategy: Vulnerable to the sword. Can be stunned by the Boomerang. Fire attacks (Ember Seeds) are often very effective against them.
Goponga Flower
Description: Large, hostile flowers that spit projectiles at Link. They inhabit swampy areas.
Location: Goponga Swamp.
Strategy: Invulnerable to most standard weapons like the sword. They must be defeated using Mystery Seeds fed to Dimitri, punched by Ricky, or possibly with specific Seed Shooter ammo.
Goriya
Description: Imp-like creatures that walk around and throw boomerangs or other projectiles at Link.
Variants: Typically Red and Blue, with Blue often being stronger. Some might use different projectiles.
Location: Dungeons and caves.
Strategy: Dodge their projectiles and strike with the sword. The shield can block their boomerangs. The Boomerang can sometimes catch their projectile or stun them.
Guard
Description: Human soldiers found guarding settlements or key locations. Their behavior varies; some patrol, some stand guard, some may attack if Link behaves suspiciously (e.g., enters a restricted area).
Variants: Different types exist, such as the standard Horon Village Guards (non-hostile unless provoked in specific ways) and potentially enemy guards in certain areas/dungeons. The multiple listings might refer to different guard types or behaviors encountered throughout the game.
Location: Horon Village, potentially other settlements or specific dungeon/quest areas.
Strategy: Most guards in towns are best avoided or interacted with peacefully. Hostile guards can be fought with the sword, but sometimes defeating them might have consequences or they may be invincible story elements.
Hardhat Beetle
Description: Smooth, shelled beetles that cannot be damaged by conventional attacks. Instead, they are pushed back when struck.
Location: Dungeons, often in rooms with pits or hazards.
Strategy: Cannot be killed directly with the sword. Use the sword or shield to knock them into pits or onto traps. Roc’s Feather can help maneuver around them or jump over them. The Magnetic Gloves can sometimes interact with them.
Iron Mask
Description: Floating masks with large noses. They fly towards Link, and their masks block attacks from the front.
Location: Dungeons.
Strategy: Attack them from the sides or rear. The Boomerang might stun them. Bombs could potentially work.
Keese
Description: Common bat-like enemies that fly erratically towards Link.
Variants: Fire Keese (engulfed in flames).
Location: Caves, dungeons, and sometimes Overworld areas at night or in dark places.
Strategy: Easily defeated with the sword. Their unpredictable flight path can make them annoying in groups.
Kyandokyan
Description: Large, cyclopean enemies with crab-like legs and a large cannon on top. They move side-to-side and periodically fire large cannonballs.
Location: Dungeons.
Strategy: Avoid the cannonballs. Attack their body (usually the lower part) with the sword when it’s safe. Ranged attacks might work. They often take multiple hits.
Leever
Description: Shark-finned creatures that burrow underground and emerge spinning towards Link.
Variants: Red Leever (standard), Blue Leever (stronger).
Location: Deserts, beaches, areas with loose soil.
Strategy: Block their attack with the shield, then strike with the sword when they stop spinning.
Like Like
Description: Tall, cylindrical, slug-like creatures known for swallowing Link whole. If swallowed, they can consume equipped items like shields or tunics permanently (or until repurchased/found again).
Location: Dungeons and some caves.
Strategy: Defeat them quickly from a distance if possible (Arrows, Seed Shooter). If using the sword, strike rapidly and retreat to avoid being engulfed. If swallowed, rapidly press buttons to escape quicker and minimize item loss.
Lynel
Description: Powerful centaur-like beasts wielding swords and often shooting powerful beams or fireballs. Among the strongest overworld enemies.
Variants: Red and Blue Lynels, with Blue typically being much tougher.
Location: High-level Overworld areas, like North Horon near the Tarm Ruins or specific late-game screens.
Strategy: Very dangerous. Use the shield to block projectiles. Attack with the sword during openings, but be prepared to dodge quickly. Master Sword or higher-level swords are recommended. Some seeds might be effective. Spin attacks can be useful.
Mini-Ghini
Description: Smaller versions of Ghinis, often appearing in groups after defeating a larger Ghini or swarming Link on their own.
Location: Graveyards, Explorer’s Crypt, and related areas.
Strategy: Defeat with the sword. Can be overwhelming in numbers, so keep moving and swinging.
Mini-Moldorm
Description: Small, segmented worm-like enemies that move quickly and erratically around an area.
Location: Dungeons and caves.
Strategy: Their speed and random movement make them annoying. Try to trap them against walls or time sword strikes carefully. They usually take only one hit.
Moblin
Description: Pig-like humanoid monsters, a staple Zelda enemy. They come in various forms.
Variants:
- Spear Moblin: Throws spears at Link.
- Sword Moblin: Charges at Link with a sword.
- Bow Moblin: Shoots arrows.
Often appear in different colors (Red, Blue) indicating strength.
Location: Very common in the Overworld (especially forests and plains) and some dungeons.
Strategy: Block projectiles with the shield. Sword Moblins can be parried or dodged. Defeat with the sword. Bombs are also effective.
Moth
Description: Large moth enemies that fly towards Link. They sometimes release smaller damaging spores or scales.
Location: Dungeons (like Poison Moth’s Lair).
Strategy: Attack with the sword or ranged weapons. Be cautious of any projectiles they release upon death or while attacking.
Octorok
Description: Octopus-like creatures that spit rocks at Link.
Variants:
- Land Octorok: Found on land, usually Red or Blue.
- Water Octorok: Found in water, pops up to spit rocks.
Location: Very common in the Overworld, both on land and in water bodies.
Strategy: Block their rocks with the shield and reflect them back (sometimes possible) or defeat them with the sword or ranged attacks.
Peahat
Description: Plant-like creatures with propeller leaves that allow them to fly. They are often invulnerable while flying high but become vulnerable when they descend or stop spinning.
Location: Overworld fields and plains.
Strategy: Wait for them to stop spinning and land or hover low, then strike with the sword. The Boomerang might be able to stun them out of the air.
Pig Warrior
Description: Heavily armored, pig-like soldiers, distinct from Moblins. They often wield large weapons like axes or maces and wear sturdy armor. Seem related to the Great Moblin.
Location: Inside Moblin’s Keep and potentially other guarded/late-game areas.
Strategy: Often tough and heavily armored. Use the shield to block. Look for openings after their attacks. Bombs or specific seeds might be effective depending on the type.
Pincer
Description: Enemies that hide under floor tiles or in walls, revealing only their pincers snapping in a rhythmic pattern. They emerge fully if Link gets too close or crosses their path.
Location: Dungeons.
Strategy: Time your movement to pass when the pincers are retracted. If they emerge, defeat them with the sword.
Podoboo
Description: Fireballs that leap out of lava pits in an arc.
Location: Dungeons with lava (e.g., Dancing Dragon Dungeon).
Strategy: Hazard, generally cannot be defeated. Avoid their trajectory. Sometimes associated with Podoboo Towers.
Podoboo Tower
Description: A structure or enemy formation that periodically launches Podoboos (fireballs). May refer to specific enemy constructs or bosses incorporating this attack.
Location: Dungeons, possibly associated with specific bosses or mini-bosses.
Strategy: If part of a larger enemy, target the main body. If a stationary hazard, avoid the launched Podoboos. Specific strategies depend on the exact context where it appears.
Pols Voice
Description: Rabbit-like ghosts with large ears and whiskers that hop around the room. Famously weak to sound in some Zelda games.
Location: Dungeons.
Strategy: In the Oracle games, their traditional weakness to microphone sound is replaced. Use Bombs, Arrows, or play the Flute near them for significant damage or instant defeat. The sword is generally ineffective.
Red Wizzrobe
Description: Magic-using specters that teleport around the room, firing magical beams. Red Wizzrobes are often the standard variant.
Location: Later dungeons.
Strategy: Anticipate their reappearance and strike quickly with the sword. Use the shield to block their magic.
River Zora
Description: Aquatic creatures resembling the classic Zora. They pop out of the water briefly to shoot fireballs at Link before submerging again.
Location: Rivers, lakes, and watery caves in the Overworld.
Strategy: Block their fireballs with the shield. Attack them quickly with the sword or ranged weapons during the brief moment they surface.
Rope
Description: Small, snake-like enemies that lie dormant, resembling coils of rope or small objects. They charge rapidly at Link in a straight line when he aligns with them horizontally or vertically.
Location: Dungeons and caves.
Strategy: Be ready for their sudden charge. Block with the shield or sidestep, then quickly counterattack with the sword.
Sand Crab
Description: Crabs found in sandy areas that move side-to-side.
Location: Beaches and desert areas.
Strategy: Simple enemies, defeat with the sword. Watch their sideways scuttling pattern.
Shrouded Stalfos
Description: Stalfos (skeletons) covered in purple robes. They often hop around and may throw projectiles or use magic.
Location: Dungeons, particularly crypts or ruins (Explorer’s Crypt).
Strategy: Treat like agile Stalfos. Dodge their attacks and counter with the sword. Ranged weapons can also work.
Spark
Description: Orbs of electricity that travel along the walls of a room. Touching them damages Link. Related to Anti-Fairies/Whisps.
Location: Common in dungeons.
Strategy: Usually cannot be destroyed by the sword. The Boomerang can often defeat them or turn them into Fairies. Avoid contact.
Spiked Beetle
Description: Beetles with spiked shells, similar to Spiny Beetles. They hide under bushes or rocks and charge at Link when disturbed. The spikes damage Link on contact.
Location: Overworld, under rocks and bushes.
Strategy: Cannot be attacked directly from the front or top due to spikes. Use the shield to flip them onto their backs, then strike their vulnerable underside with the sword.
Spiked Thwomp
Description: Large, spiked blocks (similar to Thwomps) that remain stationary or patrol horizontally/vertically. Unlike traditional Thwomps, they don’t usually fall but act as moving spiked obstacles.
Location: Dungeons.
Strategy: Indestructible hazard. Avoid contact. Time movements carefully to pass them. Roc’s Feather might allow jumping over horizontal variants if low enough.
Spinning Blade Trap
Description: A variant of the Blade Trap. These spiked objects rotate around a central point or move along a set path, creating a dangerous spinning hazard.
Location: Dungeons.
Strategy: Indestructible. Observe their movement pattern and carefully navigate around them.
Spiny Beetle
Description: Beetles that hide under objects like bushes or rocks. When Link lifts the object, they attach to him and slow him down or prevent certain actions until dislodged or defeated. May also refer to spiked variants (see Spiked Beetle).
Variants: Likely refers to both the latching-on type and potentially the spiked, flippable type (descriptions can sometimes overlap between Spiny/Spiked Beetles across games).
Location: Overworld, hidden under objects.
Strategy: For latching type: quickly use sword or item to remove. For spiked type: use shield to flip, then attack belly.
Stalfos
Description: Animated skeleton warriors, a classic Zelda enemy.
Variants:
- Standard Stalfos: May hop around and throw bones.
- Sword Stalfos: Wields a sword and shield, fights more directly.
- Shrouded Stalfos: Robed variant, often more agile or uses projectiles/magic.
Location: Dungeons (especially crypts like Explorer’s Crypt) and graveyards.
Strategy: Bone-throwing Stalfos can be blocked with the shield and attacked. Sword Stalfos require dodging or blocking before countering. Bombs are often effective.
Sword Stalfos
Description: A specific variant of Stalfos that actively uses a sword and often a shield for combat, rather than throwing bones.
Location: Dungeons.
Strategy: Engage like fighting a weaker Darknut. Block or dodge their sword attacks and strike when they are open.
Tektite
Description: One-eyed, four-legged spider-like creatures that hop around, often erratically.
Variants: Red Tektite (standard), Blue Tektite (stronger), Water Tektite (skims on water).
Location: Mountainous areas, caves, fields, and some dungeons.
Strategy: Their jumping makes timing attacks tricky. Use the shield to block and strike with the sword, or use ranged attacks.
Wallmaster
Description: Disembodied hands that descend from the ceiling when Link enters certain areas. If they grab Link, they carry him back to the dungeon’s entrance. Distinct from Floormasters which emerge from the floor.
Location: Common in many dungeons.
Strategy: Watch for their shadow appearing on the floor and move out of the way quickly. Strike them with the sword once they land or while descending if possible. If caught, you’ll be returned to the start.
Water Tektite
Description: A variant of Tektite adapted to water. They skim across the surface of water bodies.
Location: Lakes, rivers, flooded dungeon rooms.
Strategy: Difficult to hit with the sword from land. Use ranged attacks (Seed Shooter, Arrows) or attack if Link is also in the water (using Mermaid Suit).
Whisp
Description: Similar to Anti-Fairies, these are skull-like specters surrounded by a faint glow. They move somewhat slowly and may curse Link on contact (e.g., temporarily disable sword use), rather than causing direct damage.
Location: Dungeons.
Strategy: Avoid contact. Cannot be destroyed by the sword. The Boomerang usually stuns or destroys them. Magic Powder might work.
Wizzrobe
Description: Magical specters that teleport around rooms, becoming briefly tangible to shoot beams of magic at Link.
Variants: Red Wizzrobe (standard), Blue Wizzrobe (stronger/different pattern).
Location: Later, more challenging dungeons.
Strategy: Very evasive. Try to predict where they will materialize and attack quickly with the sword. Use the shield to block their magic projectiles. Ranged attacks need precise timing.
Zol
Description: Larger, slime or blob-like enemies. They hop towards Link. When defeated with a standard sword, they often split into two smaller Gel enemies.
Variants: Usually Red or Green. Stronger swords might destroy them without splitting. Related to Gel and Buzz Blob.
Location: Very common in dungeons, caves, and some Overworld areas.
Strategy: Attack with the sword. Be prepared to deal with the two Gels that may appear after defeating a Zol. Ranged attacks can also defeat them.