Difference between revisions of "Lizalfos"
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| − | Depending on the appearance, these | + | Depending on the appearance, these reptilian beings prefer to use a sword and shield, mace, or spear in combat. They are very defensive creatures that are agile and quick in combat. Their habitat varies, but in particular they seem most fond of forests or volcanic areas, and they often appear within dungeons. In all of their appearances, they require skill in combat to overcome. |
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| + | They also often bear special abilities, most often the ability to breathe out streams of fire. They have also been shown to attack with long tongues or by spitting streams of water, and some have horns that can blast electricity. | ||
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[[Image:Lizalfos-TAoL.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Lizardmen in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|Zelda II]]'']] | [[Image:Lizalfos-TAoL.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Lizardmen in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|Zelda II]]'']] | ||
| − | In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', Lizalfos are combatants that appear on the overworld in the areas around [[Kasuto]]. They come in three colors that signify their strength and type of weapon. Yellow Lizalfos wield spears and are the weakest type, | + | In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', Lizalfos are combatants that appear on the overworld in the areas around [[Kasuto]]. They come in three colors that signify their strength and type of weapon. Yellow Lizalfos wield spears and are the weakest type, Red Lizalfos use maces that tear through shields, and Blue Lizalfos use spears and are the strongest type. Their attack type was identical to [[Iron Knuckle]]'s, but they never appeared in dungeons. Lizalfos are deeply rooted in the region, and the valley south of Nabooru Village is guarded by Lizalfos who live along the walls and throw rocks down on unsuspecting foes below. They also are the primary foes encountered along the volcanic Path of Fire leading to the [[Great Palace]]. One Lizalfos was responsible for kidnapping a child from Darunia Village and was hiding out south of the Maze Palace until Link defeated it. |
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| + | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the Lizalfos were first encountered in the [[Dodongo Cavern]]. Although they were not the strongest melee-type enemies that [[Link]] encountered, they overcame their limitations by frequently attacking in pairs. Living in the hot volcanoes made them particularly adept at jumping from one platform to another. However, their method of attacking was clumsy and allowed for openings to strike. In the ''Master Quest'' version of the game, Link encountered the Lizalfos in additional locations, including the Water Palace, where Link could encounter the Lizalfos moving freely underwater. In [[Ganon's Tower]], Link also encountered the [[Dynalfos]], which were essentially stronger versions of the the Lizalfos. | ||
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| + | They appeared again in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' with a more dinosaur-like appearance. These Lizalfos used bucklers for protection from melee blows, and some used helmets for additional defensive purposes. Their tails also had axes tied on for an additional advantage in fighting. They appeared in multiple locations in Hyrule, but again were secondary to the full-armored Dynalfos, who were vastly superior in strength. A variation of their kind also appears in the City in the Sky, the winged [[Aerolfos]]. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', Lizalfos eschewed actual weaponry in favor of a powerful gauntlet worn on one arm and a spiked ball on the creature's tail. They still could breathe fire, and they were agile enough that they could only be attacked at certain points. The advanced version in this game was the Dark Lizalfos, which was generally stronger and instead of breathing fire, it had a "cursed" breath that would leave Link temporarily unable to use items. They would sometimes leave behind Lizardtails as spoils. | ||
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| + | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', Lizalfos appeared throughout various areas of Hyrule with several different variations, and they sometimes used camouflage to blend in with their surroundigs. Green Lizalfos were the weakest and most basic type, while the stronger types, in ascending order, where Blue, Black and Silver Lizalfos, and in Master Mode there was an even stronger type known as the Golden Lizalfos. There were also several Lizalfos bearing special abilities: Fire-Breath Lizalfos lived in hot areas and were the only type in this game that could breathe fire; Ice-Breath Lizalfos live in cold environments and could spit out freezing blocks of ice; and Electric Lizalfos lived mostly in desert climates and could generate electricity from the horn on their heads. In this game, it was also possible to buy a Lizalfos Mask that could fool Lizalfos into not noticing Link. Wearing [[Majora's Mask]] would also have the same effect. | ||
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| − | They appeared | + | *They appeared as enemies in one level of ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]'', based on their ''Twilight Princess''' appearance. |
| + | *Lizalfos appear as powerful enemy captains in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', bearing elements of their ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Skyward Sword'' appearances. | ||
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*The Dynalfos was originally called Lizalfos in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. | *The Dynalfos was originally called Lizalfos in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. | ||
*The mini-boss [[Darkhammer]] from ''Twilight Princess'' appears to be a Lizalfos (or Dynalfos) from his reptilian appearance. | *The mini-boss [[Darkhammer]] from ''Twilight Princess'' appears to be a Lizalfos (or Dynalfos) from his reptilian appearance. | ||
| + | *According to ''Breath of the Wild'', Lizalfos never sleep. They do appear to sleep at points within the game, although it may simply be a resting state, as they are quick to spring to action from it. | ||
=See Also= | =See Also= | ||
Revision as of 12:48, 13 August 2018
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| Type | Lizardman |
| Debut | Zelda II: The Adventure of Link |
The Lizalfos are a race of bipedal lizardmen that have appeared as recurring enemies in the The Legend of Zelda series. They are known for their advanced combat abilities.
Information
Depending on the appearance, these reptilian beings prefer to use a sword and shield, mace, or spear in combat. They are very defensive creatures that are agile and quick in combat. Their habitat varies, but in particular they seem most fond of forests or volcanic areas, and they often appear within dungeons. In all of their appearances, they require skill in combat to overcome.
They also often bear special abilities, most often the ability to breathe out streams of fire. They have also been shown to attack with long tongues or by spitting streams of water, and some have horns that can blast electricity.
Appearances
In Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Lizalfos are combatants that appear on the overworld in the areas around Kasuto. They come in three colors that signify their strength and type of weapon. Yellow Lizalfos wield spears and are the weakest type, Red Lizalfos use maces that tear through shields, and Blue Lizalfos use spears and are the strongest type. Their attack type was identical to Iron Knuckle's, but they never appeared in dungeons. Lizalfos are deeply rooted in the region, and the valley south of Nabooru Village is guarded by Lizalfos who live along the walls and throw rocks down on unsuspecting foes below. They also are the primary foes encountered along the volcanic Path of Fire leading to the Great Palace. One Lizalfos was responsible for kidnapping a child from Darunia Village and was hiding out south of the Maze Palace until Link defeated it.
In Ocarina of Time, the Lizalfos were first encountered in the Dodongo Cavern. Although they were not the strongest melee-type enemies that Link encountered, they overcame their limitations by frequently attacking in pairs. Living in the hot volcanoes made them particularly adept at jumping from one platform to another. However, their method of attacking was clumsy and allowed for openings to strike. In the Master Quest version of the game, Link encountered the Lizalfos in additional locations, including the Water Palace, where Link could encounter the Lizalfos moving freely underwater. In Ganon's Tower, Link also encountered the Dynalfos, which were essentially stronger versions of the the Lizalfos.
They appeared again in Twilight Princess with a more dinosaur-like appearance. These Lizalfos used bucklers for protection from melee blows, and some used helmets for additional defensive purposes. Their tails also had axes tied on for an additional advantage in fighting. They appeared in multiple locations in Hyrule, but again were secondary to the full-armored Dynalfos, who were vastly superior in strength. A variation of their kind also appears in the City in the Sky, the winged Aerolfos. In Skyward Sword, Lizalfos eschewed actual weaponry in favor of a powerful gauntlet worn on one arm and a spiked ball on the creature's tail. They still could breathe fire, and they were agile enough that they could only be attacked at certain points. The advanced version in this game was the Dark Lizalfos, which was generally stronger and instead of breathing fire, it had a "cursed" breath that would leave Link temporarily unable to use items. They would sometimes leave behind Lizardtails as spoils.
In Breath of the Wild, Lizalfos appeared throughout various areas of Hyrule with several different variations, and they sometimes used camouflage to blend in with their surroundigs. Green Lizalfos were the weakest and most basic type, while the stronger types, in ascending order, where Blue, Black and Silver Lizalfos, and in Master Mode there was an even stronger type known as the Golden Lizalfos. There were also several Lizalfos bearing special abilities: Fire-Breath Lizalfos lived in hot areas and were the only type in this game that could breathe fire; Ice-Breath Lizalfos live in cold environments and could spit out freezing blocks of ice; and Electric Lizalfos lived mostly in desert climates and could generate electricity from the horn on their heads. In this game, it was also possible to buy a Lizalfos Mask that could fool Lizalfos into not noticing Link. Wearing Majora's Mask would also have the same effect.
Other Appearances
Video Games
- They appeared as enemies in one level of Link's Crossbow Training, based on their Twilight Princess' appearance.
- Lizalfos appear as powerful enemy captains in Hyrule Warriors, bearing elements of their Ocarina of Time and Skyward Sword appearances.
Trivia
- They were originally called Lizardmen in the Zelda II instruction manual.
- The Dynalfos was originally called Lizalfos in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask.
- The mini-boss Darkhammer from Twilight Princess appears to be a Lizalfos (or Dynalfos) from his reptilian appearance.
- According to Breath of the Wild, Lizalfos never sleep. They do appear to sleep at points within the game, although it may simply be a resting state, as they are quick to spring to action from it.