Doomknocker
Doomknockers are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] Doomknockers go unnamed in Captain N: The Game Master.
Characteristics
The Adventure of Link
Doomknockers are blue-armored, bull-like soldiers, similar in appearance to the Iron Knuckle, that attack by throwing spiked clubs horizontally towards Link.[2] Unusually, these clubs will act like Boomerangs, and fly back towards the Doomknocker after being thrown. These attacks cannot be blocked with Link's shield unless he uses the Reflect magic,[2] so the best technique to destroy a Doomknocker is to use the Down Thrust technique after dodging their projectiles with jumps. They command the Parutamu.[2]
Other Appearances
Captain N: The Game Master
A Doomknocker-like enemy appears in Captain N: The Game Master, during the episode entitled Quest for the Potion of Power. While searching for the Potion of Power, Kevin, Link, Princess Zelda and Game Boy reach the Island Palace and begin to explore. Coming across a huge door, Game Boy accidentally opens it without realizing that a huge and seemingly mechanical knight lay behind it. This giant bolt-covered guardian swings its club at Game Boy but misses, causing it instead to smash a nearby statue. Thinking fast, Kevin shoots the switch above the doorway to cause it to close before the Doomknocker can get past, trapping it behind the door.
Nomenclature
This enemy's Japanese name, ヘルグーマ (Herugūma), implies a connection to Guma, an enemy in the same game which has attacks and movement that are similar to the Doomknocker.
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | ヘルグーマ (Herugūma)[4] | Hell Gūma |
 ChineseSI | 地狱古玛 (Dì yù gǔ mǎ)[6] | Hell Guma |
 FrenchEU | Doomknocker[5] | |
 Italian | Doomknocker[3] | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
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Doomknocker in-game
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The Doomknocker-like enemy from Captain N: The Game Master
See Also
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 175
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "These bull-bodied warriors serve as armor-clad guardians of Hyrulean palaces in The Adventure of Link. They command the Parutamu and wield spiked clubs, jumping and throwing their weapons at Link when he steps beyond their reach. Their attacks cannot be blocked with a shield, making them that much more difficult to fight." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 175)
- ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 175
- ↑ Famicom Dojo of Victory 13—Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987), Kodansha, pg. 7
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 176
- ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 174