Iron Knuckle

Appearances

The Adventure of Link

Iron Knuckles come in three variations in The Adventure of Link. The orange variation is encountered as early as the first dungeon and is a fairly difficult enemy at that point.

Later, red Iron Knuckles replace the orange ones. They are the same as orange Iron Knuckles except they have more health and are more aggressive. They also sometimes appear when you stab certain Iron Knuckle statues.

The Blue Iron Knuckle is the most difficult variation. It has the most health, is the most aggressive, and shoots sword beams much like Link does when he has full health, but they can even if you have damaged him. A blue Iron Knuckle on horseback later appears as a boss then a mini boss.

Ocarina of Time

		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's 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 you will not lose any life this way.

Gallery

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  Iron Knuckle Artwork (Nintendo Power) from The Adventure of Link

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  Orange Iron Knuckle Sprite from The Adventure of Link

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  Red Iron Knuckle Sprite from The Adventure of Link

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  Blue Iron Knuckle Sprite from The Adventure of Link