Lizalfos

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Lizalfos are lizard-like enemies that appear in some Zelda games. They are usually experts at combat and sometimes even have body armor.

Appearances

The Adventure of Link

Ocarina of Time

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

Lizalfos in Ocarina of Time have little armor, and are very agile. They aren't a very common enemy, and aren't 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.

Twilight Princess

Lizalfos in Twilight Princess, however, are much different than in Ocarina of Time. Link fist 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

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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 will 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
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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 his sword or use any items for a short amount of time.

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