Lizalfos

Games	The Adventure of Link; Ocarina of Time; Twilight Princess; Skyward Sword
Location	The Adventure of Link; Maze Island; Eastern Hyrule; Valley of Death; Ocarina of Time; Dodongo's Cavern; Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly; Fire Temple; Water Temple; Twilight Princess; Hyrule Field; Lakebed Temple; Temple of Time; City in the Sky; Hyrule Castle; Skyward Sword; Earth Temple
Effective; Weapons	Sword

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Lizalfos are lizard-like enemies that appear in four games in The Legend of Zelda series. They are usually experts at combat and sometimes even have body armor.

Appearances

The Adventure of Link

Lizalfos in The Adventure of Link are large armor-clad hulks whose behavior is nearly identical to Iron Knuckles, charging at Link and attacking with spear and mace. Orange and Red Lizalfos are primarily encountered in the forests of Eastern Hyrule around Kasuto and the Hidden Town of Kasuto, though Link first comes across the beasts on Maze Island in the cave where the Kidnapped Child is being held. The more dangerous blue variety are exclusive to the Valley of Death and attack by hurling maces at Link that can only be repelled with an active Reflect Spell. On the path south from Nabooru, Link also comes under attack from rock-throwing Red Lizalfos that sit high atop walls and are unreachable, even with the Jump Spell equipped. They can be destroyed, but by casting Spell or Thunder. Orange, Red, and Blue Lizalfos yield 150, 100, and 200 experience, respectively. Rock-throwing Lizalfos give 50 experience.

Game Data

Orange Lizalfos

Experience Points

150

Item Drop

Red Magic Jar or 200 exp Point Bag

Enemy Habitat

Forests of Southeastern Hyrule
Maze Island
Valley of Death

Combat Data

Red Lizalfos

Experience Points

100

Item Drop

None

Enemy Habitat

Forests of Southeastern Hyrule
Valley of Death

Combat Data

•Mace attack only blockable with Reflect

Blue Lizalfos

Experience Points

200

Item Drop

None

Enemy Habitat

Valley of Death

Combat Data

•Mace attack only blockable with Reflect

Rock-Throwing Lizalfos

Experience Points

50

Item Drop

None

Enemy Habitat

Valley of Death

Combat Data

•Must use Spell or Thunder

Ocarina of Time

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

Lizalfos in Ocarina of Time have little armor, and are very agile. They are not a very common enemy, and are not very powerful either. Link first encounters this enemy in Dodongo's Cavern, Lizalfos being the mini-bosses of that dungeon. The best way for Link to defeat them is to us a shield to block their attack causing the Lizalfos to lose its footing for a short period of time allowing Link to strike. There is only one type of Lizalfos in Ocarina of Time. The Lizalfos can leap over attacks and usually run away to another platform after two strikes. Deku Nuts may stun them for a short period of time allowing Link a window in which he can strike them with the sword.

Twilight Princess

Lizalfos in Twilight Princess are much different than in Ocarina of Time. Link first encounters them in the Lakebed Temple, with the enemy having barely any body armor and a pitiful shield. The Shield Attack and Back Slice are very effective strategies to defeat them, in addition to a later Hidden Skill, the Helm Splitter. After the Master Sword is obtained, they are among the more plentiful enemies in the game.

Skyward Sword

		Target lock: Lizalfos This unmistakable monster is equipped with an arm guard made of hard iron. Great physical prowess makes it difficult to predict its movements. You will need to anticipate the direction of its arm guard to successfully land an attack on the exposed angle.

Lizalfos in Skyward Sword resemble lizards with human-like attributes. They wield stone gauntlets, which they can use to block Link's attacks. These Lizalfos have a very defensive attack strategy. They normally dodge out of the way of any attack tried with the sword unless they are taunting Link. When taunting, they protect themselves with the stone gauntlet. If Link's sword hits the gauntlet, they immediately attack with their tail. They can also breath fire to damage Link. Directional slashes are necessary to hit this enemy, followed by crazed sword slashes. They take 9 hits with the Goddess Sword.

Dark Lizalfos

Main article: Dark Lizalfos

		Target lock: Dark Lizalfos This beast has superb fighting skills and uses an iron arm guard. Watch for quick counterattacks when your attacks are repelled, Master. The creature's breath can cause a curse that will prevent you from using your sword, so I recommend exercising extreme caution.

Found in the Fire Sanctuary, Dark Lizalfos exhibit the same behavior as normal Lizalfos except they are faster and breath dark smoke which curses Link, making him unable to draw the sword or use any items for a short amount of time.