In “The Legend of Zelda” for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), players face a series of formidable bosses guarding each dungeon. Below is a guide to these adversaries, including strategies for defeating them and updated visuals to aid in your quest.
Aquamentus
Description: The green dragon shoots fireballs from its mouth.
Strategy: You should use your Magical Shield to block the fireballs. Attack its head with your sword or use bombs for a quicker defeat.
Dodongo
Description: A rhinoceros-like creature with a tough hide.
Strategy: Place a bomb in its path to make it eat it, causing damage. Alternatively, place a bomb near it to stun it, then strike with your sword.
Manhandla
Description: A large, plant-like monster with four snapping mouths.
Strategy: Destroy each of its mouths using bombs or your sword. Be cautious, as it moves faster with each mouth destroyed.
Gleeok
Description: A multi-headed dragon that shoots beams at Link.
Strategy: Focus on attacking its heads with your sword. Detached heads will continue to attack, so remain vigilant.
Digdogger
Description: A large, sea urchin-like creature invulnerable to standard attacks.
Strategy: Play the Recorder to shrink it, then attack the smaller form with your sword or bombs.
Gohma
Description: A giant crab-like monster with a single, vulnerable eye.
Strategy: Wait for its eye to open, then shoot it with an arrow to inflict damage.
Ganon
Description: The final boss, capable of turning invisible and shooting fireballs.
Strategy: Dodge his attacks while striking the area where the fireballs originate. After several hits, he becomes visible; at this point, use the Silver Arrow to defeat him and rescue Princess Zelda.