Dinolfos: Difference between revisions

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| image = [[File:Dinolfos (Twilight Princess).png]]

| caption = A Dynalfos from ''Twilight Princess''

| attack        = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>{{H|.5}} Sword Slash

| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''

| location = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Gerudo Training Ground]]''<br/>''[[Ganon's Castle]]<br/>'''''Majora's Mask'''''<br/>[[Woodfall Temple]]<br/>[[Snowhead Temple]]<br/>[[Secret Shrine]]<br/>[[Inside the Moon]]<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Hyrule Field]]<br/>[[Temple of Time (Dungeon)|Temple of Time]]<br/>[[City in the Sky]]<br/>[[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]]<br/>[[Cave of Ordeals]]

'''Dinolfos''', also known as '''Dynalfos''', are recurring enemies in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are commonly found throughout the overworld and dungeons. 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 immediately runs up to him and begins its attack.

==''Ocarina of Time''==

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Dinolfos are found sparingly throughout ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', appearing only in the [[Gerudo Training Ground]] and [[Ganon's Castle]]. They are vulnerable to both Link's sword and arrows. [[Deku Nut]]s also work very well against them, as they stun them for a short period of time. Unlike their Lizalfos counterparts, multiple Dinolfos can attack Link at one time, as opposed to taking turns.

==''Majora's Mask''==

Dinolfos in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' take the same appearance as the previous game, although they are given the ability to breathe fire. They are encountered more frequently than in ''Ocarina of Time'' as well as earlier in the game. They take only four hits to defeat with the [[Kokiri Sword]]. They attack by mostly using their flame breath, as well as mixing in some sword strikes. Deku Nuts and bombs can aid Link in these encounters to complement the sword. Later on, the [[Gilded Sword]] or [[Great Fairy's Sword]] make these enemies extremely easy to handle. One is found as a mini-boss in the [[Woodfall Temple]], guarding the [[Hero's Bow]]. Two are found in the [[Snowhead Temple]], three in the [[Secret Shrine]], and one [[Inside the Moon]].

==''Twilight Princess''==

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', Dynalfos 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 [[Hidden Skills#Mortal Draw|Mortal Draw]] sword technique right before they attack is also an effective way of defeating them. Dinolfos can be found in the [[Temple of Time (Dungeon)|Temple of Time]], [[City in the Sky]], [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]], and [[Cave of Ordeals]]. Nine successful strikes with the [[Master Sword]] will dispatch them.

File:DinalfosG Large.png|Dinolfos from ''Ocarina of Time''

File:Dinofols-MM-1.png|Dinolfos from ''Majora's Mask''

File:Dinofols-MM-2.png|Dinolfos from ''Majora's Mask''

File:Dinofols-MM-3.png|Dinolfos from ''Majora's Mask''

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