Lynel

Lynels are recurring centaur-like enemies in.

The Legend of Zelda
In, Lynels appear in red and blue variations, with the blue one dealing twice as much damage. They can be found around Death Mountain. Lynels fire beam projectiles at Link, which cannot be blocked with the Wooden Shield, only with the Magical Shield.

A Link to the Past
In, Lynels also appear in Death Mountain. They shoot fireballs at Link, which can only be deflected with the Red and Mirror Shields. They can only be damaged with the Magic Hammer, Silver Arrows, a Spin Attack from the Master Sword, or an attack from any of its upgrades.

Oracle Series
In the, Lynels appear in red and blue variations. They also shoot fireballs at Link. In, a golden variation appears in the Tarm Ruins during winter after talking to the golden-robed Old Man. Defeating the Golden Lynel alongside the other golden monsters rewards Link with the Red Ring.

A Link Between Worlds
In, Lynels appear in two variations, a white maned one found in Death Mountain and a black, orange maned one in the Treacherous Tower. They attack by releasing a flame thrower which can only be blocked with the Hylian Shield.

Breath of the Wild


In, Lynels appear in four different variations, including the standard red Lynels, Blue-Maned Lynels, White-Maned Lynels and Silver Lynels. After spotting Link, Lynels will sometimes refrain from attacking for a short period of time, allowing Link to escape before it initiates a battle. Depending on the area they are found, Lynels can wield a Sword and Shield combo, a spear or a mace. They also wield a Lynel Bow and can be equipped with either Fire Arrows, Ice Arrows or Shock Arrows. Lynels have a variety of attacks, both ranged and melee, such as shooting fireballs, body slamming and dashing. Link can perform a Perfect Dodge or a Perfect Guard on most of their attacks to leave them open for counterattacks. He can also utilize the wind gusts created by their fire attacks to glide up and shoot an Arrow at their head to stun them while inflicting double damage. Link can ride Lynels to deal damage without damaging the weapon used. Lynels can also teleport temporarily out of a fight. When defeated, Lynels drop their Hoofs, Horns, and Guts, along with their weapon, Bow, and a bundle of their Arrows. Silver Lynels occasionally drop ore and Star Fragments as well. A total of 22 Lynels can be found throughout Hyrule.

Link can buy a Lynel Mask for 999 Mon from Kilton's Fang and Bone shop after completing three Divine Beasts. It can be used to temporarily avoid being attacked by Lynels.

Animated Series
Two Lynels appear in the "Sing for the Unicorn" episode of the animated series. Before Link, Princess Zelda and Sing made their way to Ganon's lair, where Link must fight a pair of Lynels, one blue and one red. The hero blocks their attacks and then proceeds to zap both of them, with one of them dropping a Recorder that allows them to escape the Underworld later on in the episode.

The Legend of Zelda Comic
In The Legend of Zelda comic, Lynels appear in the "Day of the Triforce" story. These foes, along with other of Ganon's minions, go to the Water Town of Saria to set fire to the village, as well as capturing and injuring many of its people. When Cassiopia goes to the North Palace to inform Princess Zelda of what has happened, Zelda decides to go to Saria to aid Cassiopia and the rest of the citizens. Upon arrival, Zelda encourages the townsfolk to fight back, and together, the princess along with the Saria people, successfully defeat the Lynels and the rest of the monsters.

Trivia

 * In the Oracle of Seasons book, Lynels are incorrectly identified as "Fire Cats."
 * Even though only three Lynels appear in A Link to the Past, five of them appear in the new ending added to the Game Boy Advance version.