Link's Awakening Enemies: Difference between revisions

These statue-like enemies are common throughout the Zelda games. Armos look like normal statues, but if Link touches one it will begin to randomly move around the area. Armos are only found in the area just outside of [[Southern Face Shrine]]. One of the easiest methods to defeat an armos is to simply shoot it with an arrow. Armos have one of the strongest attacks in the game, dealing two hearts of damage if they contact Link.

Darknuts are armored enemies that live around Kanalet Castle. Unlike in the other Zelda games, these Darknuts are vulnerable all over their body. Darknuts also have the ability to shoot arrows, and will seemingly shoot them at random regardless of where you are. The arrows are not of much threat, however. They can be blocked with your shield just as you would block a rock from an octorok.  

The Octorok is very common enemy in the Zelda series, and one of the most common on Koholint Island. Their only attack is to shoot rocks at you from a distance, which can easily be avoided or blocked with your shield. They seem to have a bad sense of direction but will shoot a rock if link is in sight. Any of your weapons will finish them off in one hit.

Pokeys are cactus enemies in the south-eastern corner of Koholint Island's desert. When you attack a Pokey, one of its sections will break off and ricochet around the area. It is best to avoid these enemies if possible, since they move slowly. Starting off with a spin attack, then slicing the sword rapidly at the Pokey is a good method of defeating them.

There are only two Boo Buddies in the game, and both are located in the Bottle Grotto dungeon. These ghost enemies will weaken after making the room brighter, so Link can light the torches in the room before fighting them. When the room is dark, the Boo Buddies will attack Link and follow him around the room. If the room is completely dark, then only the Magic Rod or Arrows will kill a Boo Buddy. The easiest way to take down a Boo Buddy is to light the torches in the room, then quickly slash them with your sword.  

Keese are flying bat enemies that are stationary until you come near Link walks near them. After approaching they will start to fly for a short distance. Keese are extremely weak enemies and will go down with one hit from any weapon.

Pirahna Plants are only found in a few dungeons on Koholint Island. These carnivorous plants have sharp teeth, and hide in pipes in the side-scrolling sections of dungeons. Pirahna plants will often be found in the same room as Goombas. Either time your jump correctly to miss the Pirahna Plant, or jump towards it while swinging the sword to defeat it in one hit.  

These rocks can be found at the north-western part of Koholint Island, near the entrance to [[Turtle Rock (Link's Awakening)|Turtle Rock]]. Boulders will fall from the top of the screen and bounce around the mountainous terrain. There is no way to defeat a boulder. It may be fastest to let yourself get hit and continue on your way, instead of trying to dodge them.