Editing Darknut

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The '''Darknut''' is a type of armored soldier that serves as a powerful recurring enemy within the ''[[Portal: The Legend of Zelda|Zelda'' series]].

=Information=

Darknuts are large armored soldiers that commonly are found in dungeons. These warriors are armed with swords and often have shields as well. Unlike [[Iron Knuckle]]s, Darknuts wear capes and tend to be only vulnerable from the back. 

=Appearances=

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', Darknuts are heavily armored soldiers that usually appear in large groups. They are not very aggressive, but difficult to attack due to their erratic movement.

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', Darknuts are similar to their previous incarnation. They are not as strong, but more aggressive. They also often wield bows or spears instead of swords. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', Darknuts are dangerous opponents that are known to quickly dash and strike their opponent.

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', Darknuts are large warriors that wear colorful and decorated armor. Some wield only swords, whereas some have shields and capes. They are difficult to beat, but often leave themselves vulnerable after attacking. In ''The Wind Waker'', Darknuts left behind the highly prized Knight's Crest. Their powerful swords could also be picked up and used afterwards. Interestingly enough, if their helmets are knocked off, they are revealed to be strange dog-like creatures underneath.

The Darknuts also appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', starting in the [[Temple of Time]] where the Darknut acts as a miniboss. There are also several found in [[Hyrule Castle]] and on the 39th and 49th floors of the Cave of Ordeals. Once again they are difficult to defeat, especially when attacking in groups, and some wield maces rather than swords. After taking enough damage, Darknuts will drop their armor and become more agile.

=Other Appearances=

==Video Games==

*In ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]'', a Darknut is faced as a boss of the eighth level, based on its appearance from ''Twilight Princess''.
*In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', Darknuts can appear as enemies in Smash Run areas. Based on their ''Twilight Princess'' appearance, their swords and shields deflect most attacks, and their armor has to be knocked off before they become vulnerable. Darknuts have also appeared as a trophy and sticker (from ''The Wind Waker'') in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', a trophy in the 3DS ''Smash Bros.'' and an Advanced Primary Spirit in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. The Spirit came with a bonus boost to the player fighter's sword attack power when equipped. When fought in Spirit battles, the Darknut's Spirit would possess a copy of Link (in his [[Dark Link]]) costume) with boosted stats.
*Darknuts appeared as enemy captains in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', based on their ''Twilight Princes'' appearance.

=Trivia=

*In ''The Wind Waker'', there are three different variations (and figurines) of Darknut.
*Darknuts and Iron Knuckles have similar Japanese names. Those being Tatonakku and Aian'nakku respectively.

[[Category: Zelda Creatures]]