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Stalfos are recurring enemies in Template:LZS. They are skeletal knights or soldiers common to dungeons and tombs. Stalfos vary differently in appearance and behavior in each installment, but generally share similar traits as undead enemies wielding Swords and sometimes Shields, or as athletic skeletons that attack with their bones or even skulls.
In the 2D Zelda games, Stalfos are usually depicted as common, weak enemies. Often they will jump away to evade Link's Sword when he attempts to swipe at them with it, and others may even throw their bones at him to retaliate. In the 3D console Zelda games, Stalfos are instead depicted as elite enemies or even mini-bosses, who skillfully wield weapons they use to attack Link with. These Stalfos usually take much more effort to take down.
Numerous variants of Stalfos, and other similar skeletal enemies, have appeared throughout the series. Notable variants include the Parutamu, Stalfos Knights, Shrouded Stalfos, Stalchildren, Big Dark Stalfos, and Staltroop. Several Stalfos bosses have also appeared, including Master Stalfos, Igos du Ikana, Blue Stalfos, Stalmaster, and several others.
In many games, particularly the 2D-styled Zelda games, Gibdos can have their bandages burned away to reveal a Stalfos underneath.
Characteristics and Weaknesses
The Legend of Zelda
In The Legend of Zelda, Stalfos appear as common enemies in dungeons that wield dual swords. They appear in Level-1 and Level-7. In the Second Quest, they appear in Level-1, Level-3, and Level-8. They are weak monsters that wander in a random path, and can be killed in a single strike with even the weakest of Link's Swords. The Stalfos in the Second Quest are slightly different as they can shoot Sword Beams.
The Adventure of Link
In The Adventure of Link, Stalfos appear wielding a sword and a basic shield. They use their shield to block Link's attacks from their upper body, however as they do not move their shields, their legs are vulnerable to attacks while crouching. Some Stalfos fall from above and attempt to attack Link with a Down Thrust. Red and blue Stalfos appear, with the blue variant being the stronger one. They appear in the Parapa Palace, Midoro Palace and Palace on the Sea.
An even stronger variant, called a Parutamu, also appears. These warriors look and fight identically to the Stalfos, but wear horned helmets. Red and blue Parutamu appear.