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:''This page is about the {{Term|Series|Boss}} named "Iron Knuckle". For the enemy of the same name, see {{Term|Series|Iron Knuckle|link}}. Also not to be confused with {{Term|TAoL|Rebonack|link}}, the Iron Knuckle {{Term| | :''This page is about the {{Term|Series|Boss}} named "Iron Knuckle". For the enemy of the same name, see {{Term|Series|Iron Knuckle|link}}. Also not to be confused with {{Term|TAoL|Rebonack|link}}, the Iron Knuckle {{Term|TAoL|Boss|link}} in {{TAoL}}.'' | ||
{{Boss | {{Boss | ||
|name= Iron Knuckle | |name= Iron Knuckle | ||
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|habitat= | |habitat= | ||
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|weakness= {{Term|Series|Sword|link}}<br>{{Plural|Series|Bomb|link}}<br>{{Plural|Series|Bombchu|link}}<br>{{Term| | |weakness= {{Term|Series|Sword|link}}<br>{{Plural|Series|Bomb|link}}<br>{{Plural|Series|Bombchu|link}}<br>{{Term|OoT3D|Megaton Hammer|link}} {{Exp Game|OoT}}<br>{{Plural|Series|Arrow|link}} {{Exp|Without full armor}} | ||
|reward= {{Term| | |reward= {{Term|OoT3D|Silver Gauntlets|link}} {{Exp Game|OoT}}<br>{{Term|OoT3D|Mirror Shield|link}} {{Exp Game|OoT}}<br>{{Term|MM3D|Piece of Heart|link}} {{Exp Game|MM}} | ||
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Iron | {{Plural|Series|Iron Knuckle}} are large, heavily armored knights, equipped with Swords or axes capable of dealing 4 {{Plural|Series|Heart|link}} of damage to {{Term|Series|Link|link}}. {{Plural|Series|Iron Knuckle}} wear a cloth tunic bearing {{Term|Series|Gerudo|link}} symbols in both {{OoT|-}} and {{MM|-}}. Though quite similar to {{Plural|Series|Darknut|link}}, {{Plural|Series|Iron Knuckle}} are less common across the series, and usually play the role of stoic guardians as opposed to the more aggressive behavior of a {{Term|Series|Darknut}}. The main difference, however, is that they do not share a {{Term|Series|Darknut}}'s traditional weakness to attacks from behind. These foes are dueling elites, incorporating much of the same swordplay techniques that {{Term|Series|Link}} does during battle to great effect. These knights are also known for their unmatched defensive capabilities and long vitality. Their armor allows them to take many hits, but their slow attacks leave them open to retaliation.<ref>{{Cite|You know about the Iron Knuckle, right? Stay away from its ax attack, then look for a chance to retaliate.|Tatl|MM}}</ref> The armor of {{Plural|Series|Iron Knuckle}} can be damaged and removed with {{Term|Series|Sword}} swings, {{Plural|Series|Bomb|link}}, {{Plural|Series|Bombchu|link}}, and the {{Term|Series|Megaton Hammer|link}}. Once enough armor is removed, they become enraged and move quicker, but are then weak to {{Plural|Series|Arrow|link}}, opening up the opportunity long-range attacks. | ||
==={{OoT|-}}=== | ==={{OoT|-}}=== | ||
{{Navi|Iron Knuckle|'''Iron Knuckle'''<br>Watch out for its axe attack! It hurts a lot! Strike when it drops its guard!}} | {{Navi|Iron Knuckle|'''Iron Knuckle'''<br>Watch out for its axe attack! It hurts a lot! Strike when it drops its guard!}} | ||
{{Plural|OoT3D|Iron Knuckle}} appear in the {{Term|OoT3D|Spirit Temple|link}} and {{Term|OoT3D|Ganon's Castle|link}} in {{OoT}}. They are {{Term|OoT3D|Gerudo|link}} warriors covered in armor.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 214}}</ref> The first one that {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} encounters is found at the end of the {{Term|OoT3D|Spirit Temple}} when {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} is a child. After defeating the {{Term|OoT3D|Iron Knuckle}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} can proceed outside to receive the {{Term|OoT3D|Silver Gauntlets|link}} from a {{Term|OoT3D|Treasure Chest|link}}. Once {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} returns to the {{Term|OoT3D|Spirit Temple}} as an adult, he will again encounter an {{Term|OoT3D|Iron Knuckle}} in an identical room on the opposite side of the {{Term|OoT3D|Spirit Temple}}. Once defeated, {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} can proceed outside to receive the {{Term|OoT3D|Mirror Shield|link}} from a {{Term|OoT3D|Treasure Chest}}. An {{Term|OoT3D|Iron Knuckle}} also appears directly before the fight against {{Term|OoT3D|Twinrova}}. However, this {{Term|OoT3D|Iron Knuckle}} is actually the {{Term|OoT3D|Sage of Spirit}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Nabooru|link}}, brainwashed by {{Term|OoT3D|Twinrova|link}} to fight {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} in {{Term|OoT3D|Iron Knuckle}} armor.<ref>{{Cite|By the way... I really messed up... I was brainwashed by those old witches and used by Ganondorf to do his evil will...|Nabooru|OoT}}</ref> After defeating {{Term|OoT3D|Nabooru}} as an {{Term|OoT3D|Iron Knuckle}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} can walk directly into the boss room. | |||
An Iron Knuckle also appears in the | An {{Term|OoT3D|Iron Knuckle}} also appears in the {{Term|OoT3D|Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|link}} and the {{Term|OoT3D|Gerudo Training Ground|link}} in {{MQ}}. | ||
==={{MM|-}}=== | ==={{MM|-}}=== | ||
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It's an '''Iron Knuckle'''. Stay away from its axe attack, then look for a chance to retaliate. {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}} | It's an '''Iron Knuckle'''. Stay away from its axe attack, then look for a chance to retaliate. {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}} | ||
Three Iron | Three {{Plural|MM3D|Iron Knuckle}} appear in {{MM}}. Two of them are found within tombs of the {{Term|MM3D|Ikana Graveyard|link}}, with one on the {{Term|MM3D|First Day|link}} and one on the {{Term|MM3D|Second Day|link}}. One is guarding the resting place of {{Term|MM3D|Flat|link}} and the other is guarding a {{Term|MM3D|Piece of Heart|link}}. The third {{Term|MM3D|Iron Knuckle}} can be found in the {{Term|MM3D|Link Dungeon|link}} inside the {{Term|MM3D|Moon|link}} during the hide-and-seek game played by {{Term|MM3D|Link}} while in his normal {{Term|MM3D|Hylian|link}} form. | ||
In addition, a gold Iron Knuckle armor can be seen on display in the | In addition, a gold suit of {{Term|MM3D|Iron Knuckle}} armor can be seen on display in the {{Term|MM3D|Curiosity Shop|link}}. This armor is used as a peep hole from the back room where {{Term|MM3D|Kafei|link}} spies on the {{Term|MM3D|Curiosity Shop}}'s dealings. This armor wields a sword instead of an ax. | ||
==Other Appearances== | ==Other Appearances== | ||
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{{Noncanon|Start}} | {{Noncanon|Start}} | ||
[[File:TWoG Iron Knuckle Cutscene Sprite.png|100px|right]] | [[File:TWoG Iron Knuckle Cutscene Sprite.png|100px|right]] | ||
An {{Term|TWoG|Iron Knuckle}} appears as the second {{Term|TWoG|Boss}}. He is located in {{Term|TWoG|Tykogi Tower|link}}, where he had imprisoned the residents of {{Term|TWoG|Sakado|link}}, including {{Term|TWoG|Mayor Cravendish|link}} and {{Term|TWoG|Harbanno|link}} the baker.<ref>{{Cite|Oh dear! It looks like everyone has been taken to Tykogi Tower!|Impa|TWoG}}</ref> After freeing {{Term|TWoG|Harbanno}}, {{Term|TWoG|Princess Zelda|link}} confronts the {{Term|TWoG|Iron Knuckle}} atop the {{Term|TWoG|Tykogi Tower|display=Tower}}. Upon his defeat, he breaks apart and reveals a beating {{Term|TWoG|Life Heart|link}}. Two {{Term|TWoG|Armos|link}} witness his death and quickly decide to leave. {{Term|TWoG|Princess Zelda}} then rescues {{Term|TWoG|Mayor Cravendish}} shortly after. The {{Term|TWoG|Iron Knuckle}}'s sole weakness is to the {{Term|TWoG|Power Glove|link}}, which defeats him in a single strike. | |||
{{Noncanon|End}} | {{Noncanon|End}} | ||
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|zhS= {{Romanize|铁甲武士|Tiějiǎ Wǔshì}} | |zhS= {{Romanize|铁甲武士|Tiějiǎ Wǔshì}} | ||
|zhSM= Armored Warrior}} | |zhSM= Armored Warrior}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:OoT Iron Knuckle Artwork.png|Artwork of an Iron Knuckle from {{OoT|-}} | File:OoT Iron Knuckle Artwork.png|Artwork of an {{Term|OoT|Iron Knuckle}} from {{OoT|-}} | ||
File:Ironknuckle Nabooru.png|Artwork of Nabooru as an Iron Knuckle from {{OoT|-}} | File:Ironknuckle Nabooru.png|Artwork of {{Term|OoT|Nabooru}} as an {{Term|OoT|Iron Knuckle}} from {{OoT|-}} | ||
File:IronKnuckle OoT.png|An Iron Knuckle from {{OoT|-}} and {{MM|-}} | File:IronKnuckle OoT.png|An {{Term|Series|Iron Knuckle}} from {{OoT|-}} and {{MM|-}} | ||
File:21Jan1997IronKnuckle.png|An early design of an Iron Knuckle from {{OoT|-}} | File:21Jan1997IronKnuckle.png|An early design of an {{Term|OoT|Iron Knuckle}} from {{OoT|-}} | ||
File:Iron knuckle shop.jpg|The armor of an Iron Knuckle in the Curiosity Shop from {{MM|-}} | File:Iron knuckle shop.jpg|The armor of an {{Term|MM|Iron Knuckle}} in the {{Term|MM|Curiosity Shop}} from {{MM|-}} | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Revision as of 17:04, 26 August 2019
- This page is about the Boss named "Iron Knuckle". For the enemy of the same name, see Iron Knuckle. Also not to be confused with Rebonack, the Iron Knuckle Boss in The Adventure of Link.
Template:Boss Iron Knuckles are recurring Sub-Bosses in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]
Characteristics
Iron Knuckles are large, heavily armored knights, equipped with Swords or axes capable of dealing 4 Hearts of damage to Link. Iron Knuckles wear a cloth tunic bearing Gerudo symbols in both Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. Though quite similar to Darknuts, Iron Knuckles are less common across the series, and usually play the role of stoic guardians as opposed to the more aggressive behavior of a Darknut. The main difference, however, is that they do not share a Darknut's traditional weakness to attacks from behind. These foes are dueling elites, incorporating much of the same swordplay techniques that Link does during battle to great effect. These knights are also known for their unmatched defensive capabilities and long vitality. Their armor allows them to take many hits, but their slow attacks leave them open to retaliation.[2] The armor of Iron Knuckles can be damaged and removed with Sword swings, Bombs, Bombchus, and the Megaton Hammer. Once enough armor is removed, they become enraged and move quicker, but are then weak to Arrows, opening up the opportunity long-range attacks.
Ocarina of Time
Iron Knuckles appear in the Spirit Temple and Ganon's Castle in Ocarina of Time. They are Gerudo warriors covered in armor.[3] The first one that Link encounters is found at the end of the Spirit Temple when Link is a child. After defeating the Iron Knuckle, Link can proceed outside to receive the Silver Gauntlets from a Treasure Chest. Once Link returns to the Spirit Temple as an adult, he will again encounter an Iron Knuckle in an identical room on the opposite side of the Spirit Temple. Once defeated, Link can proceed outside to receive the Mirror Shield from a Treasure Chest. An Iron Knuckle also appears directly before the fight against Twinrova. However, this Iron Knuckle is actually the Sage of Spirit, Nabooru, brainwashed by Twinrova to fight Link in Iron Knuckle armor.[4] After defeating Nabooru as an Iron Knuckle, Link can walk directly into the boss room.
An Iron Knuckle also appears in the Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time) and the Gerudo Training Ground in Master Quest.
Majora's Mask
Three Iron Knuckles appear in Majora's Mask. Two of them are found within tombs of the Ikana Graveyard, with one on the First Day and one on the Second Day. One is guarding the resting place of Flat and the other is guarding a Piece of Heart. The third Iron Knuckle can be found in the Link Dungeon inside the Moon during the hide-and-seek game played by Link while in his normal Hylian form.
In addition, a gold suit of Iron Knuckle armor can be seen on display in the Curiosity Shop. This armor is used as a peep hole from the back room where Kafei spies on the Curiosity Shop's dealings. This armor wields a sword instead of an ax.
Other Appearances
The Wand of Gamelon
An Iron Knuckle appears as the second Boss. He is located in Tykogi Tower, where he had imprisoned the residents of Sakado, including Mayor Cravendish and Harbanno the baker.[5] After freeing Harbanno, Princess Zelda confronts the Iron Knuckle atop the Tower. Upon his defeat, he breaks apart and reveals a beating Life Heart. Two Armos witness his death and quickly decide to leave. Princess Zelda then rescues Mayor Cravendish shortly after. The Iron Knuckle's sole weakness is to the Power Glove, which defeats him in a single strike.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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Japanese | アイアンナック (Aian Nakku) | Iron Knuckle |
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ChineseSI | 铁甲武士 (Tiějiǎ Wǔshì) | Armored Warrior |
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French | Hache-Viande | Meat Grinder |
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FrenchCA | Poing de fer (OoT3D) | |
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German | Eisenprinz (OoT) | Iron Prince Ironknuckle |
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Italian | Guerriero d'acciaio | |
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Spanish | Nudillo de Hierro | |
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SpanishLA | Nudillo de hierro (OoT3D) | |
Gallery
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Artwork of an Iron Knuckle from Ocarina of Time
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Artwork of Nabooru as an Iron Knuckle from Ocarina of Time
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An Iron Knuckle from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask
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An early design of an Iron Knuckle from Ocarina of Time
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The armor of an Iron Knuckle in the Curiosity Shop from Majora's Mask
References
- ↑ "Iron Knuckle" (Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 178 (OoT3D))
- ↑ "You know about the Iron Knuckle, right? Stay away from its ax attack, then look for a chance to retaliate." — Tatl (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 214
- ↑ "By the way... I really messed up... I was brainwashed by those old witches and used by Ganondorf to do his evil will..." — Nabooru (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "Oh dear! It looks like everyone has been taken to Tykogi Tower!" — Impa (The Wand of Gamelon)
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