Ocarina of Time: Enemies

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Ocarina of Time Enemies

Withered Deku Baba	Deku Baba	Big Deku Baba	Deku Scrub	Mad Scrub	Business Scrub
Skulltula	Big Skulltula	Skullwalltula	Gold Skulltula	Gohma Larva	Armos
Keese	Fire Keese	Ice Keese	Beamos	Baby Dodongo	Dodongo
Shabom	Biri	Bari	Stinger	Tailpasaran	Parasitic Tentacle
Red Jelly	Octorok	Blue Tektite	Red Tektite	Peahat	Peahat Larva
Stalchild	Stalfos	Poe	Big Poe	ReDead	Gibdo
Green Bubble	Blue Bubble	Red Bubble	White Bubble	Wallmaster	Floormaster
Blade Trap	Spike	Eye Switch	Flying Jar	Flying Tile	Door Mimic
Wolfos	White Wolfos	Lizalfos	Dinalfos	Moblin	Club Moblin
Cucco	Skull Kid	Torch Slug	Shell Blade	Freezard	Like Like
Guay	Gerudo Guard	Gerudo Thief	Leever	Anubis	Iron Knuckle

Mini-Bosses:

Anubis

Found In:

Kokiri Forest
Inside The Deku Tree
Lost Woods
Sacred Forest Meadow
Forest Temple
Within The Well
Graveyard
Shadow Temple
Death Mountain Trail
Goron City
Dodongo's Cavern
Death Mountain Crater
Fire Temple
Zora's River
Zora's Fountain
Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly
Ice Cavern
Lake Hylia
Water Temple
Gerudo Valley
Gerudo Fortress
Gerudo Training Grounds
Haunted Wasteland
Desert Colossus
Spirit Temple
Hyrule Field
Lon Lon Ranch
Hyrule Town Market
Hyrule Castle
Ganon's Castle

Threat:

Attacks:

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Fiery Breath

Navi:

"Anubis
It's vulnerable to fire!"

This enemy mirrors your every move and will breathe fire at you if you swing your sword. It's only vulnerable to fire, so you have to either use fire within the room or cast Din's Fire.

Armos

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Explosion

Navi:

"Armos
Stop its movement and then
destroy it!"

These statue enemies sit still until you disturb their slumber, after which they'll charge at you in short bursts before returning to their post. On their own, they are invulnerable to your sword. There's two methods to defeating them after you wake them up (by touching them): The first is to use explosives, such as Bombs, Bombchus or Bomb Flowers. The second way is to stun them with Deku Nuts, then slash them with your sword. In either case, they'll spin around, chasing after you before they eventually explode. Simply run away or use your shield until they're done for.

Baby Dodongo

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Explosion

Navi:

"Baby Dodongo
Watch out for its leaping attack!
It will explode after it's defeated!"

These small lizards will surface and chase after you, trying to jump and nip at you if they get close. If you avoid them, they'll burrow back under only to reappear moments afterwards. They're quite weak and will die with a single slash of your sword, but be warned, because they explode shortly afterwards. Perhaps you can use their blast to your advantage?

Bari

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact (Electrocute)

Navi:

"Bari
If you touch it, you will be
electrocuted!"

These larger versions of the Biri (that look very much like a Metroid) are very easy really, their only attack is to sit in one place and spin around. The only catch is they usually appear by falling from the ceiling. A simple sword slash will hurt you, so you're better off using Deku Nuts to stun them or a quick Spin Attack. Once damaged, they will split into three Biri. In general though, it's better to just avoid them altogether.

Beamos

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Laser

Explosion

Navi:

"Beamos
Watch out for its searching beam!
I bet it doesn't like smoke to
get in its eye!"

These immobile statue enemies will slowly cast their gaze in a circle and shoot anything that moves with laser beams. The only way to defeat these menacing statues is to blow them up with something explosive, like Bombs, Bombchus or Bomb Flowers, which will explode on contact. Occasionally, they'll only stun however, so you might have to do it twice.

Big Deku Baba

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Snaps at you

Navi:

"Big Deku Baba
Hit it when it lunges at you, and
it will stand upright. Cut it
quickly to get a Deku Stick!"

These giant Deku Babas are exactly alike their smaller counterpart, just a little stronger and much bigger. Their weak spots are their head or the middle of their vine. A well timed Jump Attack can be most effective.

Big Poe

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Flame

Navi:

"Big Poe
This Poe won't disappear even
if you stare at it. It moves
fast despite its size!"

In Hyrule Field in the future, there are Big Poes rather than Stalchildren. This, larger and more aggressive version of the Poes hang out in specific parts of the Field and will attack you if you get close. They drop flames from their lanterns rather than hitting you directly and conventional weapons don't work against them. To defeat them, you have to ride at them with Epona and use the Fairy Bow to take them out. After that, you can collect them in bottles and bring them to the Poe Salesman at the entrance to the Hyrule Town Market. If you can bring him all ten, he'll give you an empty bottle as prize. For a full listing of all the Big Poe locations, check out our Big Poe Guide.

Big Skulltula

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Spin

Navi:

"Big Skulltula
Its soft belly is its weak point!"

These giant variety of the skull spiders are very territorial. Although very limited in movement, they pose quite the obstacle and are awkward to defeat. If you attack their front side, it will make them rock back and forth and potentially hit you. Only their backside is vulnerable, so wait until they turn around (a stupid move on their part, no?) and strike them with your weapon of choice. Later on, you can use the Hookshot or Longshot to kill them in one hit from either side!

Biri

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact (Electrocute)

Navi:

"Biri
If you touch it, you will be
electrocuted!"

These floating jellyfish will shock you immediately upon contact and while they can be killed with your sword, it'll also hurt you. To kill them, using Deku Nuts and then your sword is effective, and so is a quick Spin Attack. Once you have the Boomerang, you can use that to easily kill them in a single hit! In general though, you can simply avoid them altogether.

Blade Trap

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Navi:

N/A

These spiked obstacles are invulnerable and come in two varieties: ones that move back and forth and ones that try to slice and dice you if you get close. Either way, they cannot be defeated, so just wait for them to get on the far side of you and sneak past. In some puzzles, you can use blocks or statues to put their path so they don't have much wiggle room.

Blue Bubble

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Navi:

"Blue Bubble
Guard against its blue flame with
your shield!"

These skulls can't be harmed until their flames are extinguished. You can do so by either running into them with your shield or stunning them with Deku Nuts or the Hookshot.

Blue Tektite

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Navi:

"Blue Tektite
It's hard to beat on the water.
Lure it onto the land!"

Alike their red counterpart, these enemies jump at you slowly and are best defeated using a vertical slash of your sword. This variety floats on the surface of water, which is the only difference. Using Deku Nuts may be handy when several of them are near you, or if you're trying to swim past a tricky area, you can shoot them with your bow ahead of time.

Business Scrub

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Deku Nut

Navi:

"Business Scrub
If you get close to it, it will hide
in the grass..."

Another variation of the Deku Scrub, these weak editions will be taken down in a single hit, even their own reflected Deku Nuts. After being vanquished, they will sell various things as a reward for defeating them.

Club Moblin

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Club

Shockwave

Navi:

N/A

This giant foe can be tricky to get close to. His club attack shoots off in your current location, so use it to your advantage and zigzag to get close, then run for his legs quickly and keep slashing until he dies.

Cucco

Found In:

Kokiri Forest
Inside The Deku Tree
Lost Woods
Sacred Forest Meadow
Forest Temple
Kakariko Village
Within The Well
Graveyard
Shadow Temple
Death Mountain Trail
Goron City
Dodongo's Cavern
Death Mountain Crater
Fire Temple
Zora's River
Zora's Fountain
Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly
Ice Cavern
Lake Hylia
Water Temple
Gerudo Valley
Gerudo Fortress
Gerudo Training Grounds
Haunted Wasteland
Desert Colossus
Spirit Temple
Hyrule Field
Lon Lon Ranch
Hyrule Town Market
Hyrule Castle
Ganon's Castle

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Navi:

N/A

Hell hath no fury like a gaggle of chickens... Beat one of these feathered buzzards up enough and it'll call a few friends, which will chase you down and kill you. They cannot be defeated, so the only way to get them to stop is to leave the area or enter a building. Nobody messes with chickens. NOBODY!

Deku Baba

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Snaps at you

Navi:

"Deku Baba
Hit it when it lunges at you, and
it will stand upright. Cut it
quickly to get a Deku Stick!"

These venus fly trap-like enemies pose more of a threat than their wiggly counterpart. Their long, thin bodies allow them to stretch forward and snap at you quickly. Use your shield to get close and slice them in between strikes, or stand just outside their range and smack their head while it's extended, stunning it momentarily so you can go in for the kill. Depending on how you kill them, they will either drop a Deku Nut or a Deku Stick. [more]

Deku Scrub

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Shoots Deku Nuts

Navi:

"Deku Scrub
It will hide in the grass if you get
close to it. Bounce the nuts it
spits back at it!"

These bushy enemies will burrow into their nests to avoid damage. Use ranged attacks or reflect their nuts back at them with your shield to force them out of their nests. Kill them before they can return to it.

Dinalfos

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Sword Slash

Navi:

"Dinolfos
Use your shield well and fight
with (Z) Targeting techniques!"

This harder version of the Lizalfos is a lot smarter, attacking you two or more at a time and dodging your attacks fairly effectively. They move quickly and will jump in to slash away when they get a chance. Focus on one and defeat it before trying to attack both.

Dodongo

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Fiery Breath

Tail Swipe

Navi:

"Dodongo
Watch out for its fiery breath!
Use (Z) Targeting techniques!"

These giant lizards are slow moving and bulky, but watch out because they do a lot of damage if you're not careful. They're primary attack is to breathe fire at you, which makes them sit still for awhile. By getting close, you can make them do this, then quickly circle around and smack their tail (the only place they're vulnerable). They'll howl and spin around quickly, so get out of the way or else their tail will hit you. Circle around and repeat the process. You can even do a jump attack on their tail with a Deku Stick to take them out in one hit! If you can position yourself right, you can throw a Bomb or Bomb Flower in front of them and they'll swallow it, destroying them in one go! The other way to kill them is to simply... Shoot them with the slingshot between their attacks...

Door Mimic

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Falls on you

Navi:

N/A

These simple enemies look just like regular doors. They do nothing unless you try to "open" them, which will make them fall on top of you. Aggravating as that is, they can be quickly avoided once you see them wiggle after attempting to go through them, and as one of the Gorons earlier mentioned, they die rather simply with a Bomb blast. You can easily tell which doors are real because real ones indent into the wall, while fake ones stick out a little ways. Just keep an eye out for this before you open any and you should easily defeat any trickery that would befall you otherwise.

Eye Switch

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

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Flame

Navi:

N/A

Some of these puppies are fake and will shoot fire at you. Deflect their flames with your shield, then aim your Fairy Bow at it and wait for it to open its eye. One shot will do the trick.

Fire Keese

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Navi:

"Fire Keese
Destroy it before it flies into
you! If you don't, its flames will
burn up your Deku Shield!"

If a regular Keese comes in contact with a flame, it'll become a Fire Keese, which is the same, except it can do additional damage by making you burn after it hits you. Kill them like you would any other Keese, just don't equip your Deku Shield so it doesn't get burned. The Slingshot is a good choice, as is guarding with the Hylian Shield and letting them hit that first. If you do catch on fire, slash your sword or roll to put it out.

Floormaster

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Charge

Life Leach (half heart per second)

Navi:

"Floormaster
When it splits up, destroy all the
pieces before they reunite!"

These spider-like hands will scurry along the floor searching for prey. When they spot you, they'll turn green and rush towards you. While they're green, they're invulnerable. Wait until they're caught off guard and attack quickly. When "defeated" they'll split into three smaller hands that try to latch onto your face and suck the life out of you and potentially reunite to become a full strength Floormaster again! Deku Nuts, Din's Fire or a Spin Attack are all effective ways to kill the little ones...

Flying Jars

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Flies into you

Navi:

N/A

If things weren't bad enough in these dungeons, now you have possessed pottery to worry about! If you approach a jar and it reveals itself to be evil porcelain, just use your shield.

Flying Tile

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Navi:

N/A

This simple enemy will only be seen once in the entire game. The floor tiles themselves float up and fly towards you. They can be killed with just about anything, but probably your sword or Deku Nuts work the best. The better alternative is to simply use your shield, or just dodge them...

Freezard

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

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Icy breath

Navi:

"Freezzard
Watch out for its freezing
breath! Destroy it completely
before it revives."

These enemies are a little tricky when mixed with other foes. They attack very slowly and consistently, blowing frigid air in your direction. If its breath comes in contact with you, you'll be stuck in a block of ice, taking loads of damage. Wait for a gap in their attack and jump in for the kill! A good way to do so is to use your Hookshot for the initial attack. Watch out, cause some of them are invisible and will appear at a distance and slide towards you silently in a sneak attack. If you do get hit, press A as fast as you can to break out of the ice, otherwise, it'll keep hurting you.

Gerudo Guard

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Puts you in brig if they see you

Navi:

N/A

Until you get the Gerudo Membership Card, the Gerudos in the Gerudo Fortress area are not entirely friendly and will toss you in their little brig of sorts if they see you. You can wait until they patrol past you in order to sneak past, or you can use various weapons to stun them easily. The Fairy Bow or Sword are by far the best stuns as they lasts until you leave the area. Strange that they don't "sound the alarm" when they wake up though... Video game logic for ya =)

Gerudo Thief

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Sword

Spinning Jump Attack

Navi:

"Gerudo Thief
When she drops her guard,
attack! If you don't defeat her,
you'll be captured!"

These guards can be tricky. Use Z targeting and your shield to defend. Get close to strike, just be careful for her jumping attack, which will take you out in one hit. After using it though, her defense is down momentarily. Take advantage of that.

Gibdo

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Chilling stare

Sucks the life out of you! (Damage per second)

Navi:

"Gibdo
Its gaze will paralyze you. If it
bites you, tap any button to
escape!"

Another variation of the ReDead, there really isn't anything different. If you get caught in their line of sight, they'll freeze you for a few seconds, giving them a chance to get close and potentially jump on top of you, biting on you. Munch munch... To avoid that, try to sneak up behind them or use Deku Nuts or the Sun's Song to stun them, then simply attack them from behind.

Gohma Larva

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Stabbing pounce

Navi:

"Gohma Larva
Look out when it gets ready to
pounce!

These weird two-legged bug-like enemies change colors shortly before they pounce on you. They hatch from eggs, which can be destroyed with a single slash of your sword before they hatch. If you're not fast enough, two regular swipes or a Jump Attack will dispose of them.

Gold Skulltula

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Navi:

"Gold Skulltula
This is also known as a Spider of
the Curse. If you defeat it, you'll
get a token as proof!"

These spiders are part of a curse that keeps a family in Kakariko in the form of Skulltulas. Defeat them and collect their tokens to get nifty rewards.

Green Bubble

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Navi:

"Green Bubble
Use your sword when its green
fire vanishes!"

These flaming skulls simply stay fairly stationary or follow a specific path, blocking the way or patrolling. In most cases, they're easily avoided, and can be killed quite simply by stunning them with your shield (walking into them) or Deku Nuts, then finish them off with your sword.

Guay

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Navi:

"Guay
Destroy it before it flies into
you!"

These obnoxious enemies are very similar to Keese in that they fly around and will pursue you if you come into their sight. They're only found outdoors and die with one hit from just about anything.

Ice Keese

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

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Freezes you

Navi:

"Ice Keese
Destroy it before it flies into
you!"

As one would expect, if one of these frosty flaming bats touches you, you will become frozen. Try not to let that happen ;)

Iron Knuckle

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Navi:

"Iron Knuckle
Watch out for its ax attack!
It hurts a lot! Strike when it
drops its guard!"

These behemoth warriors clad in armor are quite the force to be reckoned with. Their powerful ax can take a good chunk out of your life in a single swing. The best method is to lure them to attack, then rush in and get a hit between strikes. Bombs and Bombchus can damage them too, but it's harder for the second part of the fight. Halfway through the battle, they lose a layer of armor and run faster, but it also makes them more vulnerable to your sword. If you can time it well, lure them to attack, jump back, and just as they are finishing their attack, use a Jump Attack to deal lots of damage before they can retaliate. Use the Deku Stick + Jump Attack combo or the Biggoron Sword to deal with these enemies quickly. If you're having trouble with them, use Nayru's Love to become invincible for a short period of time; unfortunately they still knock you over when you get hit, but they won't take a good chunk out of your life this way.

Keese

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Navi:

"Keese
When you get close to it, use
(Z) Targeting. Even if it flies
away, you can still target it."

Items Effectiveness / Number of hits:

Stun

These simple bats are in most of the dungeons in the game. They often hang on the walls or ceilings and begin moving when you come close. If there is a torch nearby, they will fly into it to become either Fire or Ice Keese, making them much more deadly. Projectile weapons are effective against them, but so is your sword and shield. Just be ready to Z Target them when they get close.

Leever

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Contact

Navi:

"Leever
Watch its movements closely and
let it go by!"

These dumb enemies are huge spinning... Things that pop out of the ground and spin towards you. They're a pain to avoid and even harder to kill. When they first appear, they begin moving towards the direction you're traveling. Use this to your advantage and either zigzag as they're appearing or change the direction you're traveling a little after they appear. You can also get on top of rocks to keep them from attacking.

Like Like

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Eats you!

Navi:

"Like Like
An enemy that eats shields and
certain clothes. Beat it quickly
to get your gear back!"

These obnoxious piles of spam are always hungry. If you get too close, they'll reach out towards you (making their front side invulnerable) and suck you in if you're too close. If they do manage to get you, they'll steal your shield and your special tunics if you're wearing one. If you don't kill them fast enough after that, they'll digest them completely. Slash them between their attacks when they're vulnerable as quick as you can!

Lizalfos

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Sword Slash

Navi:

"Lizalfos
Use your shield well and fight
with (Z) Targeting techniques!"

These lizard-men use swords to swipe at you. They usually come in pairs, but only attack you one at a time and swap every other hit they take. They attack quite slowly and are very vulnerable the rest of the time. Use your shield to get close and slash them. Alternatively, you can shoot them from afar with your Slingshot, or stun them with Deku Nuts. Either way, three hits with the Kokiri Sword will finish them.

Mad Scrub

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Deku Nut

Navi:

"Mad Scrub
If you get close to it, it will hide
in the grass..."

Very similar to the Deku Scrubs, these enemies shoot three Deku Nuts at a time. Either shoot them with your Slingshot, throw down Deku Nuts, or reflect their nuts back at them, then chase them down with your sword.

Moblin

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Spear charge

Navi:

N/A

These pig-like enemies are only found in the Sacred Forest Meadow. Allow they're very weak, they're hard to avoid if they see you and will pummel you into a wall abruptly. Use the slots in the walls to your advantage and inch your way closer. The Hookshot is very effective on both sides, but both your sword and Bombs can only harm them from behind.

Octorok

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Rock

Navi:

"Octorok
Bounce back the rocks they spit
at you!"

These octopus-like enemies surface in the water to shoot rocks at you. If you get to close, they'll submerge themselves, so they can be annoying to conquer. To kill them, any ranged attack will do, but you can also just reflect their rock with your shield.

Parasitic Tentacle

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Tentacle Slap

Navi:

"Parasitic Tentacle?
It seems that the narrow part is
its weak point... You need a
particular item to destroy it!"

These giant tentacles hang from the ceilings in certain rooms within Jabu-Jabu's Belly. They can only be killed using the Boomerang on the narrow part of their body. Simply Z target them and walk in circles, throwing your Boomerang whenever they get low enough.

Peahat

Found In:

Threat:

Attacks:

Slice

Peahat Larva

Navi:

"Peahat
Its weak point is its roots!"

These obnoxious enemies fly around attempting to chop you in half with their spinning propeller blades. They're vulnerable to projectile attacks as well as the soft "root" area underneath, which you can circle around and attack with your sword. Sometimes they will fly up high in the air and make PeaHat Larva, which are miniature versions of itself that are invulnerable, but die quickly. They will also spit these things out if you attack them while they're still in the ground. The best plan is to avoid these large enemies altogether, it's just not worth the trouble.

Peahat Larva

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Slice

Navi:

"Peahat Larva
Defend with your shield!"

If you find yourself in an encounter with these spinning plants of doom, you can either keep running to avoid them, or confront them. They're pathetically weak, but awkward because of the way they fly around quickly and usually in pairs of three. You can defeat them by shooting them with quick ranged weapons, using Deku Nuts, your sword, or simply using your shield and running into them on purpose, causing them to wobble around until they hit the ground.

Poe

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Contact

Lantern

Navi:

"Poe
If you stare at it with (Z)
Targeting, it will disappear..."

These particular enemies are found only in graveyards and will repeatedly become invisible (and invulnerable). They attack by flying towards you and hitting you with the lantern they carry. To defeat them, you must resist the urge to use Z Targeting (because they won't become visible). Get close to taunt them, use your shield to defend, then wait for a gap in their attacks and slash away.

Red Bubble

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Contact (burn)

Navi:

"Red Bubble
Guard against its attack with
your shield!"

By far, the most annoying variation of these skull enemies, the Red Bubbles often appear from bodies of lava and jump towards you, bouncing off the ground and other solid objects until they fall back into the lava only to appear a short time later. They only appear at specific, set points, however, so once you memorize these areas, you can simply avoid them. If you see one, the best course of action is usually to just use your shield, deflecting them and getting rid of their flame, allowing you to slash them with your sword.

ReDead

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+ Life Drain

Chilling Stare

Navi:

"ReDead
Its gaze will paralyze you. If it
bites you, tap any button to
escape!"

These zombie-like creatures move around slowly, freezing you for several seconds if you fall within their sight. This makes it easy for them to get close, and eventually climb atop you and chew on you - mash the A button repeatedly to get them off. They're best defeated by sneaking up behind them and slashing away with your sword. Stunning them with either the Deku Nuts or Sun's Song makes them much easier to handle.

Red Jelly

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Deadly wiggle of doom!

Navi:

N/A

These odd squiggly, hot blocks of angry tofu will start wiggling around like crazy when you draw near. Who knows why they hate us so much? In any case, you can stun them using your Boomerang, thus transforming them into a platform for a short time.

Red Tektite

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Contact

Navi:

"Red Tektite
Lock on to it as it jumps with (Z)
Targeting!"

These crab-like enemies will jump in your direction if you come into view. Get close using your shield, then use vertical sword slashes to work wonders on these very mobile enemies. Alternatively, you can sneak around them, causing them to turn slowly. Using Deku Nuts to stun them can be an effective strategy to getting a good shot at a Jump Attack.

Shabom

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Contact

Navi:

"Shabom
If you try to cut it, it will bounce
off your blade!"

The name of these enemies comes from the Japanese word "Shabondama," meaning "soap bubble." These things are easily avoided, but should you desire to kill them, (they drop goodies often,) your sword and slingshot are good options. Deku Nuts also work great for big groups of them. In fact, they're so weak, you can even kill them with a simple roll (although tricky).

Shell Blade

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Contact

Navi:

"Shell Blade
Its internal muscle is its
weak point!"

These giant clams will spin around and "chomp" towards you, pointing the spikes on their back in your direction. Running away and then turning to face them is usually your best option. Once you get close, they'll reveal their weak mouth for a split second. Shoot them with a ranged weapon or dive in for the kill with your sword. In large groups, it may be wise to use Din's Fire, which can kill them all in one hit...

Skull Kid

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Shooting Needles

Navi:

"Skull Kid
Is this what happens to kids who
wander into the forest? It looks
like he doesn't like grownups."

These mysteriously shy creatures from the past are now wild and hostile. They're only found in the Lost Woods and they disappear as soon as you get close or try to attack them. Watch out for their poison needles, which stick into walls and can still hurt you until they disappear.

Skulltula

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Contact

Spin

Navi:

"Skulltula
Its soft belly is its weak point!"

Although very limited in movement, they pose quite the obstacle and are awkward to defeat. If you attack their front side, it will make them rock back and forth and potentially hit you. Only their backside is vulnerable, so wait until they turn around (a stupid move on their part, no?) and strike them with your weapon of choice. Later on, you can use the Hookshot or Longshot to kill them in one hit from either side!

Skullwalltula

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Contact

Charge

Navi:

"Skullwalltula
Be careful not to touch it!"

These spiders are found only on vertical surfaces. If you get too close, they will rush towards you and knock you off the wall. It's possible to sneak past them when they're turned the other way, but the use of ranged weapons easily shows them who's boss.

Spike

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Contact

Navi:

"Spike
Aim for it when it retracts its
spikes!"

These simple enemies only come after you when you get close, spinning slowly towards you. They're only really deadly underwater and can be easily avoided by running away. If you wait long enough or they hit you, they'll curl into a rock. At any point you can Z target them and use your Hookshot to force them into their cocoon, and then do away with them.

Stalchild

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Swipe

Navi:

"Stalchild
Don't be afraid of the Stalchild!
Just attack it repeatedly!"

These skeletal enemies appear only at night in Hyrule Field as a child. If you walk for a little ways, they will burry themselves back into the dirt, only to reemerge later. While they are easy to defeat with two hits of just about anything, their numbers are endless. Just stay on the roads to avoid confrontation. Also, while it's technically not any different, occasionally a giant one appears!

Stalfos

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Sword

Jump Attack

Navi:

"Stalfos
Lure it close to you and watch its
movement carefully! Attack it when
it drops its guard!"

These skeletal warriors make their return from previous Zelda titles. Watch out for their jump attack, which can do a great deal more damage to you than their regular sword attacks. Use Z targeting to get close while using your shield, then take a quick stab as soon as you see them let their shield down. Try to circle around them when they jump at you. Also, if you get right in their face, you can easily "force them" to attack and get a quick stab in. If done right, you can take them out very quickly this way...

Stinger

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Contact

Dive

Navi:

"Stinger
Destroy it before it flies into you!"

These stingray-like enemies have the ability to float in and out of the water, then dive at you at high speeds. Although weak, they can be unpredictable and are quite dangerous in large groups. Close attacks work, but ranged attacks are much easier to defeat them. Keep Deku Nuts handy so you can stun them if they get too close (such as diving towards you). As long as you're quick and are aware of their location, these enemies pose little danger. When they're in the floor, you can walk over them to lure them out of the ground, then quickly shoot them with your Slingshot.

Tailpasaran

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Contact (Electrocute)

Navi:

"Tailpasaran
Its tail is its weak point!"

These long, floating, glowy enemies are electric, alike almost every enemy in this dungeon. Their head is invulnerable, so their only weak spot is their blue body. Once again, if you use your sword, you'll be harmed, so the only way to really defeat them is to either use Deku Sticks or the Boomerang. They're also pretty easy to avoid, so that may be a better option.

Torch Slug

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Contact

Jumps at you

Navi:

"Torch Slug
When the fire on its back is
extinguished, it will run away.
Destroy it before it relights!"

These flaming puddles of goop have quite the personality. If they see you, they'll relentlessly follow you around, jumping at you until you are out of reach. They can rack up quite a bit of damage, so quickly use any attack you deem appropriate. If you're catching them off guard, your sword will easily do the job, otherwise, Deku Nuts are quite effective. Once they've been hit, their flame will be extinguished, leaving them vulnerable and scared. Chase them down and smack away at them before their flame returns to defeat them. Once you have acquired the Megaton Hammer, you can use it to hit the ground, flipping them and making them completely helpless. Heh heh.

Wallmaster

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Takes you away

Navi:

"Wallmaster
Watch out for its shadow on the
floor. Destroy it before it goes
back up to the ceiling!"

One of the most annoying enemies in the entire series, these giant, evil hands will fall from the ceiling and snatch you away, taking you all the way back to the beginning of the dungeon! You can tell when they're in the room by the sound they make and the shadow that appears below you. To kill them, wait until the shadow is pretty large, then run away. When you hear them thump on the ground, turn back around and slash away at them twice to kill them before they jump back to the ceiling.

White Bubble

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Contact

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"White Bubble
Aim for it when it stops!"

Definitely the weakest variation of the Bubbles, this particular variety simply spins around and moves around the room quickly, staying in place for brief moments. Wait till they stop moving, then attack.

White Wolfos

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Swipe

Navi:

"White Wolfos
Lure it close to you and watch
its movement carefully! Attack it
when it drops its guard!"

This snowy rendition of an old enemy fights the same way. Just Z target it and keep your shield up. Right before it slashes, back up so it turns around, then stab it in the back to deal extra damage! It shouldn't be a problem for you...

Withered Deku Baba

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Contact

Navi:

"Deku Baba
Though it looks withered, it will
hurt you if you touch it!"

These withered versions of the regular Deku Baba are incredibly weak. They don't even attack and a single hit from any attack of your own will kill them. The only way for them to hurt you is if you walk into them. I think we can handle them, don't you? When defeated, they will always drop a Deku Stick, making them often times conveniently placed in rooms with a few unlit torches. Funny how that works, huh?

Wolfos

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Swipe

Navi:

"Wolfos
Draw it close to you and watch
its movement carefully! Attack it
when it drops its guard!"

These wolf like enemies will circle around you, then come in and quickly swipe at you with the long claws on their forepaws. Use Z targeting techniques to get close and avoid their attacks, then slash them when their guard is down. You can kill them quickly by using a Jump Attack (Z + A) when they're back is to you. Also, while Z targeting one, any others nearby won't attack you. Using Deku Nuts or the Hookshot to stun them can be an effective strategy as well.