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Template:Enemy Lizalfos is a recurring lizard-like enemy in Template:LZS.

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Characteristics

Lizalfos are lizard-like enemies with large tails, usually wielding large swords as weapons. In Skyward Sword, they outfit themselves with large rocky gauntlets. It is common for Lizalfos to confront Link in pairs, but he will usually only have to actually fight with them one at a time. When one gets injured, it steps back and the other one takes charge. They are very agile in combat and tend to swing their weapon at Link whenever they get a chance, but there are always opportunities to attack when they drop their guard. They tend to circle Link first and then approach on the counter attack; they can cover long distances by swiftly hopping.

Appearances

Ocarina of Time

File:OoT Lizalfos.png

In Ocarina of Time, Lizalfos bear swords as weapons and have little armor. They are very agile, as they are able to jump far away from Link's attack range, capable of leaping over young hero's head to deliver a strike from behind. They first appear in Dodongo's Cavern, where two pairs act as the dungeon's mini-bosses. Despite having to face off against a duo, Link does not have to face off against both simutaneously, because one engages the young hero, while the other watches from afar - far away from the young boy's blade. Befitting their tendency to fight in pairs, after one Lizalfos sustains enough damage, the two switch roles with another. They are relatively scarce within the game, only appearing as regular enemies later in the Spirit Temple and in certain other dungeons in Master Quest. A similar enemy known as Dinolfos appears later in the game, as well as in Majora's Mask (in which Lizalfos do not make an appearance).

Twilight Princess

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In Twilight Princess, Lizalfos have an appearance that is more reminiscent of a dinosaur, their tails now roped with an axe blade that they can use as a secondary weapon. They come in two varieties: the normal "Axe-tail" variety and the "Skull-face" variation, which don skulls as helmets. They are easily defeated with Bomb Arrows or Hidden Skills such as the Back Slice and the Mortal Draw. In addition, Wolf Link is able to leap at and bite at their throats. Unlike Ocarina of Time, Lizalfos are much more common - appearing in parts of Hyrule Field, as well as numerous dungeons, including the Lakebed Temple, the Temple of Time, the City in the Sky, Hyrule Castle, and the Cave of Ordeals.

Similar but much larger and heavily armored enemies known as Dinolfos (also known as Dynalfos) appear in the Temple of Time. They are considerably more dangerous opponents capable of frequently dodging the Ending Blow and blocking other Hidden Skills and attacks.

The mini-boss of Snowpeak Ruins, Darkhammer, could possibly be a Lizalfos covered in armor, with the fact that it possesses a tail - which serves as its weak point due to being the only unconcealed part of its body - supporting this theory. It wields the Ball and Chain, which it violently swings in a circular motion, battering Link backwards if he is hit; once slain, the beast leaves behind its weapon of choice for the young hero to obtain.

A winged variety of Lizalfos called the Aeralfos appears later in the game.

Skyward Sword

In Skyward Sword, Lizalfos first appear as regular enemies and as a pair as mini-bosses in the Earth Temple guarding the Bomb Bag, similar to their first appearance in Ocarina of Time. They adorn their forearms with large iron gauntlets that they can utilize in both their offense and defense. For example, the guard prevents them from being knocked over from normal attacks. Besides being adept defenders, Lizalfos are very nimble and can swiftly dodge sword strikes, and they can harm Link by blowing streams of fire and by mashing him with the maces found on their tails. In addition to the Earth Temple]], the saurian creatures can be found at the Lanayru Shipyard, the Pirate Stronghold, and the Volcano Summit. An efficient way to slay a Lizalfos is to use strong attacks that make them fall on the ground such as the Spin Attack. After this happens, Link can use the Fatal Blow to kill them.

Dark Lizalfos

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Dark Lizalfos are dark blue/black Lizalfos that appear as mini-bosses in the Fire Sanctuary, though they also appear in the Sky Keep. They are stronger than normal Lizalfos, as they are also able to curse Link with their dark fire breath, immobilizing the hero. Dark Lizalfos also appear to have large bright orange crests that sit upon the tops of their heads.

Defeating either of the two varieties of Lizalfos will make it drop its tail, which can be collected as Treasure.

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

Hyrule Warriors

In Hyrule Warriors, Lizalfos attack with multiple Tail whip swings, charging and blowing flamethrowers and fireballs. Their design was originally similar to their Skyward Sword appearance, but was then replace by their Ocarina of Time one. They hold a yellow Shield on their left arm to block attacks. They are also shown to be capable of speech in this game.

Trivia

In Twilight Princess, Arrows will stick to Lizalfos indefinitely and can be retrieved.
Dark Lizalfos have crests on their heads similar to those of Dairas from The Adventure of Link.
While Lizalfos do not appear in games prior to Ocarina of Time, similar enemies known as Geru appear in The Adventure of Link. These enemies may have provided inspiration for Lizalfos.

Gallery

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Lizalfos artwork from Ocarina of Time
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Skull-face Lizalfos from Twilight Princess
Early-development Lizalfos from Twilight Princess
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Lizalfos concept art from Skyward Sword
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Dark Lizalfos concept art from Skyward Sword
Lizalfos from Hyrule Warriors
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Lizalfos Text Box Portrait from Hyrule Warriors
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Early-development Lizalfos from Hyrule Warriors

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name	Meaning
	Japanese	Template:Japanese Template:Japanese	Lizalfos Dark Lizalfos
	French	Lizalfos Lézalfos Template:ExpGame Lézalfos sombre	Dark Lizalfos
	German	Dinofol Echsodorus Echsalfos Lizalfos	Dino from "Dinosaur" Lizodorus Lizalfos Lizalfos
	Spanish^LA	Lizalfos Lizalfos oscuro	Dark Lizalfos

Bosses in The Legend of Zelda series

The Legend of Zelda

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 ==Characteristics==
-Lizalfos are lizard-like enemies with large tails, and usually wield large Swords as weapons. In their {{SS}} appearance, they wield large rocky gauntlets. It is common for Lizalfos to confront [[Link]] in pairs, but he will usually only have to actually fight with them one at a time. When one gets injured, it steps back and the other one takes charge. They are very agile in combat and tend to swing their weapon at Link whenever they get a chance, but there are always opportunities to attack when they drop their guard. They tend to circle Link first and then approach on the counter attack. They sometimes move longer distances by hopping swiftly.
+Lizalfos are lizard-like enemies with large tails, usually wielding large swords as weapons. In {{SS}}, they outfit themselves with large rocky gauntlets. It is common for Lizalfos to confront [[Link]] in pairs, but he will usually only have to actually fight with them one at a time. When one gets injured, it steps back and the other one takes charge. They are very agile in combat and tend to swing their weapon at Link whenever they get a chance, but there are always opportunities to attack when they drop their guard. They tend to circle Link first and then approach on the counter attack; they can cover long distances by swiftly hopping.
 ==Appearances==
 ===''Ocarina of Time''===
 [[File:OoT Lizalfos.png|left|120px]]
-In {{OoT}}, Lizalfos bear Swords as weapons and have little armor. They are very agile, as they are able to jump far away from Link's attack range, and are even able to leap over Link's head to deliver a strike from behind. First appearing in [[Dodongo's Cavern]] in pairs as a mini-boss, they attack one by one, switching to the next in a tag-team style after one sustains enough damage, while the other stays far out of Link's range. They appear once again in Dodongo's Cavern in a later room. Lizalfos are relatively scarce within the game, only appearing as regular enemies later in the [[Spirit Temple]] and in certain other dungeons in {{MQ}}. A similar enemy, [[Dinolfos]], appears later in this game, as well as in {{MM}}.
+In {{OoT}}, Lizalfos bear swords as weapons and have little armor. They are very agile, as they are able to jump far away from Link's attack range, capable of leaping over young hero's head to deliver a strike from behind. They first appear in [[Dodongo's Cavern]], where two pairs act as the dungeon's mini-bosses. Despite having to face off against a duo, Link does not have to face off against both simutaneously, because one engages the young hero, while the other watches from afar - far away from the young boy's blade. Befitting their tendency to fight in pairs, after one Lizalfos sustains enough damage, the two switch roles with another. They are relatively scarce within the game, only appearing as regular enemies later in the [[Spirit Temple]] and in certain other dungeons in {{MQ}}. A similar enemy known as [[Dinolfos]] appears later in the game, as well as in {{MM}} (in which Lizalfos do not make an appearance).
 ===''Twilight Princess''===
 [[File:Twilightlizalfos.png|left|150px]]
-In {{TP}}, Lizalfos have a more dinosaur-like appearance and have axe blades roped to their tails as a secondary weapon. They come in two varieties, the normal "Axe-tail" variety and the "Skull-face" variation, wearing skull armor. They are fairly easy to defeat with [[Bomb Arrow]]s or [[Hidden Skill]]s such as the [[Back Slice]]. [[Wolf Link]] is able to leap and bite at their throats. A single [[Mortal Draw]] is also able to quickly dispose Lizalfos. Lizalfos are much more common here than in ''Ocarina of Time'' and often appear in parts of [[Hyrule Field]], as well as numerous dungeons, including the [[Lakebed Temple]], the [[Temple of Time (Dungeon)|Temple of Time]], the [[City in the Sky]], [[Hyrule Castle]], and the [[Cave of Ordeals]].
+In {{TP}}, Lizalfos have an appearance that is more reminiscent of a dinosaur, their tails now roped with an axe blade that they can use as a secondary weapon. They come in two varieties: the normal "Axe-tail" variety and the "Skull-face" variation, which don skulls as helmets. They are easily defeated with [[Bomb Arrow]]s or [[Hidden Skill]]s such as the [[Back Slice]] and the [[Mortal Draw]]. In addition, [[Wolf Link]] is able to leap at and bite at their throats. Unlike ''Ocarina of Time'', Lizalfos are much more common - appearing in parts of [[Hyrule Field]], as well as numerous dungeons, including the [[Lakebed Temple]], the [[Temple of Time (Dungeon)|Temple of Time]], the [[City in the Sky]], [[Hyrule Castle]], and the [[Cave of Ordeals]].
 Similar but much larger and heavily armored enemies known as [[Dinolfos]] (also known as Dynalfos) appear in the Temple of Time. They are considerably more dangerous opponents capable of frequently dodging the [[Ending Blow]] and blocking other Hidden Skills and attacks.
-The [[mini-boss]] [[Darkhammer]] is possibly a large Lizalfos covered with armor found in the [[Snowpeak Ruins]]. It wields the [[Ball and Chain]], a weapon Link needs to progress through the game. Darkhammer wears very heavy armor covering its entire body save for its tail, which is its only vulnerable point. It attacks by swinging the Ball and Chain wildly in circles, knocking Link backwards if he is hit. However, its main attack flaw is that as long as it was swinging its weapon it had little in the way of a close range attack.
+The mini-boss of [[Snowpeak Ruins]], [[Darkhammer]], could possibly be a Lizalfos covered in armor, with the fact that it possesses a tail - which serves as its weak point due to being the only unconcealed part of its body - supporting this theory. It wields the [[Ball and Chain]], which it violently swings in a circular motion, battering Link backwards if he is hit; once slain, the beast leaves behind its weapon of choice for the young hero to obtain.
-A winged variety of Lizalfos known as [[Aeralfos]] appear later in the game.
+A winged variety of Lizalfos called the [[Aeralfos]] appears later in the game.
 ===''Skyward Sword''===
-In {{SS}}, Lizalfos first appear as regular enemies and as a pair as mini-bosses in the [[Earth Temple (Skyward Sword)|Earth Temple]] guarding the [[Bomb Bag]], similar to their first appearance in ''Ocarina of Time''. They later appear as enemies at the [[Volcano Summit]]. Lizalfos in ''Skyward Sword'' have a large, iron guantlet that they use to defend and attack with. Their guard prevents them from being knocked over from normal attacks. Apart from defending, Lizalfos are also very nimble and can dodge Link's attacks. They also attack by breathing fire and slamming the maces on their tails. Lizalfos appear at the [[Lanayru Shipyard]], [[Pirate Stronghold]], the Earth Temple, and the Volcano Summit. An efficient way to slay a Lizalfos is to use strong attacks that make them fall on the ground such as the [[Spin Attack]]. After this happens, Link can use the [[Fatal Blow]] to kill them.
+In {{SS}}, Lizalfos first appear as regular enemies and as a pair as mini-bosses in the [[Earth Temple (Skyward Sword)|Earth Temple]] guarding the [[Bomb Bag]], similar to their first appearance in ''Ocarina of Time''. They adorn their forearms with large iron gauntlets that they can utilize in both their offense and defense. For example, the guard prevents them from being knocked over from normal attacks. Besides being adept defenders, Lizalfos are very nimble and can swiftly dodge sword strikes, and they can harm Link by blowing streams of fire and by mashing him with the maces found on their tails. In addition to the Earth Temple]], the saurian creatures can be found at the [[Lanayru Shipyard]], the [[Pirate Stronghold]], and the [[Volcano Summit]]. An efficient way to slay a Lizalfos is to use strong attacks that make them fall on the ground such as the [[Spin Attack]]. After this happens, Link can use the [[Fatal Blow]] to kill them.
 ====Dark Lizalfos====

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Changes: Lizalfos

Revision as of 18:56, 30 July 2015

Characteristics

Appearances

Ocarina of Time

Twilight Princess

Skyward Sword

Dark Lizalfos

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

Trivia

Gallery

See Also