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− | + | '''Stalfos''' and '''Stalfos Knights''' are undead warriors that have appeared in every incarnation of the [[Portal: Legend of Zelda|Zelda Series]], including spinoffs. | |
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− | As human-like warriors, they are capable of taking on a wide variety of weaponry. | + | As human-like warriors, they are capable of taking on a wide variety of weaponry. Generally they are armed with a sword, a sword and shield, or two swords - though they have often been seen using maces and bows. Their skeletal form is typically that of a human, though this is not always the case. They are closely associated with [[Gibdos]] and in some games, using a fire attack on a Gibdos will turn it into a Stalfos. According to a [[Kokiri]] child, people who become lost in the [[Lost Woods]] will end up turning into Stalfos, though children apparently turn into a [[Skull Kid (species)|Skull Kid]]. |
− | Not all Stalfos are evil, however. In ''[[Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[ | + | Not all Stalfos are evil, however. In ''[[Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[Ages]]'', Link meets up with a band of Stalfos Pirates led by [[The Captain]], who was in life the lover of Queen [[Ambi]]. Likewise, in ''[[Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]'', [[Tingle]] befriends a gang of Stalfos pirates led by [[Characters in Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland#Stalfos_Pirates|Captain Stalfos]] who allow Tingle to join after he saves them from their greatest fear - a small dog (who likes to chew their bones). |
− | + | Their exist multiple variations of Stalfos, including [[Stalchild]], [[Stalhound]], [[Stal]], [[Stalkin]], and [[Staltroops]]. A large monstrous [[Stallord]] also appears as a boss in ''[[Twilight Princess]]''. | |
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Stalfos make their original appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' as simple skeletal warriors wielding twin swords. They are a common enemy that are encountered in the first dungeon and are easily defeated. A unique trait is that if a Stalfos was carrying a key, it could be seen inside of its ribcage, making it an easily identified target to attack. They also appear as simple enemies in ''[[Zelda Game & Watch]]''. | Stalfos make their original appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' as simple skeletal warriors wielding twin swords. They are a common enemy that are encountered in the first dungeon and are easily defeated. A unique trait is that if a Stalfos was carrying a key, it could be seen inside of its ribcage, making it an easily identified target to attack. They also appear as simple enemies in ''[[Zelda Game & Watch]]''. | ||
Their second appearance in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'' marked the first time Stalfos were distinguished from Stalfos Knights (though such a distinction is never made directly). They appear in both armor and without, though the attack pattern remains the same. They attack with sword and shield, but never protect their legs. They are also capable of jumping to pursue [[Link]]. | Their second appearance in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'' marked the first time Stalfos were distinguished from Stalfos Knights (though such a distinction is never made directly). They appear in both armor and without, though the attack pattern remains the same. They attack with sword and shield, but never protect their legs. They are also capable of jumping to pursue [[Link]]. | ||
− | In ''[[A Link to the Past]]'', normal Stalfos are found in dungeons completely unarmed. To avoid being attacked, they are capable of jumping over sword swings, though red versions will also throw bones in retaliation. A larger version, known as the Stalfos Warrior, first appears in the [[Ice Palace]]. These Stalfos drop from the ceiling and can be disabled by a sword swing, but | + | In ''[[A Link to the Past]]'', normal Stalfos are found in dungeons completely unarmed. To avoid being attacked, they are capable of jumping over sword swings, though red versions will also throw bones in retaliation. A larger version, known as the Stalfos Warrior, first appears in the [[Ice Palace]]. These Stalfos drop from the ceiling and can be disabled by a sword swing, but cannot be destroyed by a bomb while still disabled. |
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− | + | In the [[Gameboy]] games ''[[Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[Oracle of Seasons]]'', and ''[[Oracle of Ages]]'' Stalfos appear in two variations. The first are an unarmed version similar to previous incarnations. The other are shrouded warriors armed with swords and shields that fight in a similar fashion to [[Darknut|Darknuts]]. Some variations also used bows and arrows as well. In ''Link's Awakening'', a sub-boss named [[Master Stalfos]] appears in [[Catfish's Maw]]. Likewise, in ''Oracle of Ages'' there is [[Blue Stalfos]] from the [[Ancient Tomb]]. | |
− | Stalfos | + | Stalfos Knights appear in both ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. They fight with sword and shield and are among Link's most skilled opponents, due to their ability to fight with jump attacks and defend most blows. Though they do not appear as common enemies, in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' Link fights [[Igos du Ikana]] and his two henchmen, who all are similar to the ''Ocarina'' Stalfos, though significantly more powerful. |
− | + | In ''[[The Wind Waker]]'' Stalfos appear infrequently carrying heavy maces. Their skull is more animal-like in shape. Once they have been damaged enough, they will shatter into pieces and the skull will bounce away (similarly to injured [[Bubble|Bubbles]]) until assembling again. Only by destroying the head is the Stalfos destroyed. They have a similar appearance in ''[[Four Swords Adventures]]'' where they are unarmed and generally attack in swarms, save for Big Dark Stalfos, who is armed with a sword. | |
− | + | In ''[[Four Swords]]'' Stalfos appear in their normal form. They have a similar appearance in ''[[The Minish Cap]]'' where they bound around when attacked, with the red versions throwing bones. They can be destroyed normally, but the [[Gust Jar]] can remove their head, leaving the decapitated body to wander around aimlessly until killed. Their appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' is similar to their ''Minish'' appearance, though there also exists a knight variation similar to the Big Dark Stalfos. | |
− | + | Their appearance in ''[[Twilight Princess]]'' is similar to that of their ''Ocarina'' appearance. Weaker versions use wooden shields which can be destroyed, thought the ones with metal shields cannot be disarmed in the same way. Once they are defeated, their shattered remains have to be bombed to finish them off. They appear in ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]'' as well where they can only be destroyed by using a Bomb Arrow. | |
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=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
− | *Prior to ''Twilight Princess'', Octoroks were the only other enemy to appear in every game within the main series. Despite that, Octoroks still did not appear in ''Zelda Game & Watch'', ''Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland'', or ''Link's Crossbow Training'' | + | *Prior to ''Twilight Princess'', Octoroks were the only other enemy to appear in every game within the main series. Despite that, Octoroks still did not appear in ''Zelda Game & Watch'', ''Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland'', or ''Link's Crossbow Training''. |
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[[Category: Zelda Creatures]] | [[Category: Zelda Creatures]] |