Dinolfos

Dinolfos, also known as Dinofols or Dynalfos, are enemies found in a number of games in the Zelda series. They are only found in dungeons, the Gerudo Training Ground, and the Secret Shrine. Dinolfos appear to be well suited to fight and tend to be harder to defeat than their less armed counterpart the Lizalfos. Upon sighting Link, this creature will immediately run up to him and start attacking.

Appearances

Ocarina of Time

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

Dinolfos are found sparingly throughout Ocarina of Time, appearing only in the Gerudo Training Ground and Ganon's Tower. They are vulnerable to both Link's sword and arrows. Deku Nuts also work very well against them, as they will be stunned for a short period of time.

Majora's Mask

		What?! Don't you know about the Dinofols? Use targeting methods while defending. And watch out for its fiery breath!

Dinofols in Majora's Mask take the same appearance as the previous game, although they are given the ability to breath fire. They are encountered more frequently than in Ocarina of Time as well as earlier in the game. One is found as a Mini-Boss in the Woodfall Temple, guarding the Hero's Bow. Two are in the Snowhead Temple, three in the Secret Shrine, and one Inside the Moon.

Twilight Princess

Dinolfos from Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, Dinolfos are heavily armed and much more difficult to defeat. Not only do they attack with daggers, but they can turn around and attack with their tails. The Ball and Chain can be used to momentarily stun them, making them an easy target to Link's sword or being hit again with the Ball and Chain. Using the Mortal Draw sword technique right before they attack is also an effective way of killing them. Dinolfos can be found in the Temple of Time, City in the Sky, Hyrule Castle, and Cave of Ordeals. Nine successful strikes with the Master Sword will dispatch them.