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Dark Lizalfos are saurian enemies characterized by their orange-crests, purple hide and superior strength over normal [[Lizalfos]]. They behave similarly to their regular counterparts, nimbly jumping away from threats and defending themselves with their large gauntlets or striking with their morning star-tipped tails. Also like normal Lizalfos, they are prone to taunting [[Link]] from behind their gauntlets, creating an opening in their defenses. When sufficiently struck, they may fly back and temporarily collapse on the ground, opening themselves to a [[Fatal Blow]]. However, their defense can also be broken by a sufficiently powerful strike to their gauntlets, which also knocks Link off balance. At this moment, they will swipe their gauntlet at Link. They can be knocked off balance themselves by a well-timed [[Shield Bash]] against one of their attacks.
Dark Lizalfos are saurian enemies characterized by their orange-crests, purple hide and superior strength over normal [[Lizalfos]]. They behave similarly to their regular counterparts, nimbly jumping away from threats and defending themselves with their large gauntlets or striking with their morning star-tipped tails. Also like normal Lizalfos, they are prone to taunting [[Link]] from behind their gauntlets, creating an opening in their defenses. When sufficiently struck, they may fly back and temporarily collapse on the ground, opening themselves to a [[Fatal Blow]]. However, their defense can also be broken by a sufficiently powerful strike to their gauntlets, which also knocks Link off balance. At this moment, they will swipe their gauntlet at Link. They can be knocked off balance themselves by a well-timed [[Shield Bash]] against one of their attacks.


Instead of fire, Dark Lizalfos are capable of producing a smoky caliginous breath, which can [[Curse]] Link,<ref>{{Cite|The creature's breath can cause a curse that will prevent you from using your sword, so I recommend exercising extreme caution.|Fi|SS}}</ref> temporarily incapacitating him. Dark Lizalfos wield their gauntlets single-handedly, on either their right or left arms. They can appear in groups of two of opposing handedness, flanking each other to provide additional defense with their gauntlets. When appearing alone, they will always be left-handed to act as a foil for Link's right-handedness. Upon defeat, they may drop any combination of [[Lizard Tail]]s, three [[Heart]]s or [[Rupee]]s.
Instead of fire, Dark Lizalfos are capable of producing a smoky caliginous breath, which can [[Curse]] Link and temporarily incapacitate him.<ref>{{Cite|The creature's breath can cause a curse that will prevent you from using your sword, so I recommend exercising extreme caution.|Fi|SS}}</ref> Dark Lizalfos wield their gauntlets single-handedly, on either their right or left arms. They can appear in groups of two of opposing handedness, flanking each other to provide additional defense with their gauntlets. When appearing alone, they will always be left-handed to act as a foil for Link's right-handedness. Upon defeat, they may drop any combination of [[Lizard Tail]]s, three [[Heart]]s or [[Rupee]]s.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==

Revision as of 11:44, 29 December 2016

Dark Lizalfos are enemies in Skyward Sword. Initially, they appear as mini-bosses in the Fire Sanctuary, though they reappear as regular enemies in the Sky Keep.

Characteristics and Weaknesses

Dark Lizalfos are saurian enemies characterized by their orange-crests, purple hide and superior strength over normal Lizalfos. They behave similarly to their regular counterparts, nimbly jumping away from threats and defending themselves with their large gauntlets or striking with their morning star-tipped tails. Also like normal Lizalfos, they are prone to taunting Link from behind their gauntlets, creating an opening in their defenses. When sufficiently struck, they may fly back and temporarily collapse on the ground, opening themselves to a Fatal Blow. However, their defense can also be broken by a sufficiently powerful strike to their gauntlets, which also knocks Link off balance. At this moment, they will swipe their gauntlet at Link. They can be knocked off balance themselves by a well-timed Shield Bash against one of their attacks.

Instead of fire, Dark Lizalfos are capable of producing a smoky caliginous breath, which can Curse Link and temporarily incapacitate him.[1] Dark Lizalfos wield their gauntlets single-handedly, on either their right or left arms. They can appear in groups of two of opposing handedness, flanking each other to provide additional defense with their gauntlets. When appearing alone, they will always be left-handed to act as a foil for Link's right-handedness. Upon defeat, they may drop any combination of Lizard Tails, three Hearts or Rupees.

Etymology

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ヤミリザルフォス (Yami Rizarufosu) Same as English.
France FrenchEU Lézalfos sombre Same as English.
Italy Italian Lizalfos Malvagio Evil Lizalfos
Latin America SpanishLA Lizalfos oscuro Same as English.

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References

  1. "The creature's breath can cause a curse that will prevent you from using your sword, so I recommend exercising extreme caution." — Fi (Skyward Sword)