ReDead

ReDeads are zombie-like creatures with fleshy yet skeletal bodies. Their faces may be Spooky Masks. Their gaze paralyzes even the bravest warrior with fear. They can also emit a piercing shriek to stun you if your back is turned.

When they get close enough, they scream at Link and paralyze him. Then they slowly walk over and attack him.

Fortunately, the paralysis they instill is only temporary and can only be executed if they are facing Link. The creatures are quite slow, both in walking and recovering from an attack, making them fairly easy to slay. As an added bonus, if a ReDead is slain, any other ReDeads in the vicinity, will gather around the fallen ReDead until it fades away, ignoring Link and making killing the whole group easier. It is unknown what the "living" ReDeads are doing to the dead one; they may be mourning its death or eating it. Upon gathering around the slain ReDead, there is no further animation, making their intention unclear.

There are many ways to destroy these creatures: attack them from behind, freeze them by shining light on them, wear the Captain's Hat, Gibdo Mask, or Garo's Mask in Majora's Mask to make them dance and ignore Link entirely, or stun them by playing the Sun's Song. These enemies are found in Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, as well as The Wind Waker, and Twilight Princess.

Many people argue that these creatures are the scariest enemies in the The Legend of Zelda series.

They are related to Gibdos.

The Wind Waker
ReDeads also appear in The Wind Waker as turquoise tribal-like zombies. This time, they're even more skeletal, their torso consisting of their bony ribs and spine with no flesh or organs in between their bones and skin. The same applies to their hips as well. Another alteration from the first generation of ReDead are their ears, which bear large golden hoop earrings. Their bodies are covered in white tribal markings, their eyes are black and lifeless and glow red when they unleash their paralyzing screech. Also, their mouth is no longer a black circle, but rather a full set of teeth and gums. Since they do not have masks, as in previous games, they were given their scary facial features.

Their method of attack is the same as usual, the main difference being that they only deal 1 heart of damage before they release Link, only to try to attack him again.

They are immune to most weapons, so they must be shot with an arrow or slashed. Using the Hookshot is unwise bcause it brings Link straight into the grasp of the ReDead. The Mirror Shield can be used to stun them if there is light nearby. They also boast high defense, and a high drop rate of valuable items, but they are still slow, and one can use the same strategy as the previous games to easily finish them off.

They have the same shriek and stare as before. Seeing them scream is arguably more frightening than the scream itself. They are usually found in the Earth Temple and underneath the private cabana. They are also seen in The Ghost Ship and Ganondorf's Castle.

Twilight Princess
In Twilight Princess, ReDeads return as ReDead Knights. They are demonic warrior monsters found in the Arbiter's Grounds and the Cave of Ordeals. They can be killed by two bomb arrows or with a jump strike. At first, they are lying down, and they are invincible. Then, when they stand up, they are vulnerable. they have a paralyzing scream, like in most games, which leaves you open for attack. There is a way to avoid them that few know about. After you gain the Hidden Skill #3, the Back slice, rapidly press the A button, and turn the analog stick in the direction you want to go. Then, as they bring down their sword, you will evade the attack and slice them. That leaves them vulnerable to attack. This technique can be dangerous if there are several Redeads grouped together. Another useful method is by using your ball and chain, keep your distance and throw, you usually don't take any damage. They can also be killed in your wolf form by L-targeting and pressing A towards it and rapidly biting it twice. They have tattered red cloaks, and carry huge, rusty swords that they drag behind them. They are mummified, and their faces are small and round.

Super Smash Bros. Melee
ReDeads appear inside the Hyrule Temple and randomly from broken crates, they suck energy from the player, they are most commonly found in Adventure mode, while trying to find the Triforce to end the stage.