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− | The '''Stalfos''' and its stronger counterparts, the '''Stalfos Knights''', are undead skeletal warriors that have appeared as recurring enemies in | + | The '''Stalfos''' and its stronger counterparts, the '''Stalfos Knights''', are undead skeletal warriors that have appeared as recurring enemies 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. They generally arm themselves 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 [[Gibdo]] | + | As human-like warriors, they are capable of taking on a wide variety of weaponry. They generally arm themselves 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 [[Gibdo]] and in some games, using a fire attack on a Gibdo 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]]. In ''Skyward Sword'', [[Fi]] instead stated that the Stalfos is the undead form of ordinary knights. |
− | Not all Stalfos are evil, however. In ''[[Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[Oracle of Ages|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 | + | Not all Stalfos are evil, however. In ''[[Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[Oracle of Ages|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). |
− | There exist multiple variations of Stalfos, including [[Stalchild]], [[Stalhound]], [[Stal]], [[Stalkin]], [[Staltroops]] and the Stalmaster | + | There exist multiple variations of Stalfos, including [[Stalchild]], [[Stalhound]], [[Stal]], [[Stalkin]], [[Staltroops]] and the Stalmaster. A large monstrous [[Stallord]] also appears as a boss in ''[[Twilight Princess]]''. |
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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 they will reassemble unless they are destroyed by a bomb while still disabled. | 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 they will reassemble unless they are destroyed by a bomb while still disabled. | ||
− | In the [[ | + | 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 Knights appear in ''[[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. | Stalfos Knights appear in ''[[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. | ||
[[Image:Stalfos2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Stalfos as they appear in [[The Wind Waker]].]] | [[Image:Stalfos2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Stalfos as they appear in [[The Wind Waker]].]] | ||
− | In ''[[ | + | 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 ''[[ | + | In ''[[Four Swords]]'' Stalfos appear in their normal form. They have a similar appearance in ''[[The Minish Cap]]'' where they bounce 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. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' has a normal version that throws bones while trying to hop out of Link's way (but can be easily defeated with a single bomb) as well as a Knight version that will try to slash wildly at Link with its sword. In this game, their head must be destroyed after destroying its body to fully destroy it, and Link can also use the whip item to grab and toss a Stalfos skull to potentially harm other enemies. |
− | Their appearance in ''[[ | + | 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. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', the Stalfos appeared in several dungeons, where they dual wielded swords. To defeat them, Link would have to strike the Stalfos from an angle crossing an opening in its defenses. This game also introduced the Stalmaster with two miniboss-like appearances in the entire game. This type of Stalfos had the difference of having four arms which all wielded swords, so it left less openings and attacked more fiercely. It would initially use only two arms for combat and pulls out the other two arms only after it is damaged enough. |
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*They appear as enemies in the Smash Run mode of ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', where their shields are effective at blocking player attacks. The ''Ocarina of Time'' design is used, and their appearance is accompanied by a trophy. In the Wii U version, a shadowy variant of the Stalfos can appear as one of the enemies in the Master Fortress. | *They appear as enemies in the Smash Run mode of ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', where their shields are effective at blocking player attacks. The ''Ocarina of Time'' design is used, and their appearance is accompanied by a trophy. In the Wii U version, a shadowy variant of the Stalfos can appear as one of the enemies in the Master Fortress. | ||
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*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'' while the Stalfos did. | *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'' while the Stalfos did. | ||
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[[Category: Zelda Creatures]] | [[Category: Zelda Creatures]] |