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Stalfos are recurring enemies in. They are skeletal knights or soldiers common to dungeons and tombs. Stalfos vary differently in appearance and behavior in each installment, but generally share similar traits as undead enemies wielding Swords and sometimes Shields, or as athletic skeletons that attack with their bones or even skulls.

In the 2D Zelda games, Stalfos are usually depicted as common, weak enemies. Often they will jump away when Link attempts to swipe at them with his Sword, and others may even throw their bones at him to attack. In the 3D console Zelda games, Stalfos are often depicted as elite enemies or even mini-bosses, who skillfully wield weapons they use to attack Link with. These Stalfos usually take much more effort to take down.

Numerous variants of Stalfos, and other similar skeletal enemies, have appeared throughout the series. Notable variants include the Parutamu, Stalfos Knights, Shrouded Stalfos, Stalchildren, Big Dark Stalfos, and Staltroop. Several Stalfos bosses have also appeared, including Master Stalfos, Igos du Ikana, Blue Stalfos, Stalmaster, and several others.

In many games, particularly the 2D-styled Zelda games, Gibdos can have their bandages burned away to reveal a Stalfos underneath.

The Legend of Zelda
In, Stalfos appear as common enemies in dungeons that wield dual swords. They are, however, weak monsters that wander in a random path and can be killed in a single strike by even the weakest of Link's Swords. They appear in the Eagle and the Demon dungeons. In the Second Quest, they appear in the Eagle, Manji, and Lion dungeons.

The Adventure of Link
In, Stalfos appear wielding a sword and a basic shield. They use their shield to block Link's attacks from their upper body, however as they do not move their shields, their legs are vulnerable to attacks while crouching. Some Stalfos fall from above and attempt to attack Link with a Down Thrust. Red and blue Stalfos appear, with the blue variant being the stronger one. They appear in the Parapa Palace and Midoro Palace.

An even stronger variant, called a Parutamu, also appears. These warriors look and fight identically to the Stalfos, but wear horned helmets. Red and blue Parutamu appear.

A Link to the Past
In, Stalfos appear in dungeons in both the Light World and the Dark World, with the earliest being the Eastern Palace. Stalfos differ from their previous incarnations as they no longer wield weapons, and instead, most are able to jump into the air whenever Link tries to swipe at them with his Sword, dodging his attack. Stalfos in A Link to the Past also vary with different characteristics, as indicated by the color of their skull.

Blue Stalfos are the most simple, as they will only attempt to jump out of the way of Link's attacks. They can be defeated with very quick Sword strikes, especially when they are cornered to a wall, although it usually takes a couple strikes to defeat them. They can also be defeated instantly by picking up and throwing a nearby pot at them, which they will not dodge.

Yellow Stalfos are much different as they throw their skulls at Link to attack. These skulls fly through the air and cannot be destroyed, and must simply be avoided. These Stalfos will not attempt to jump away from Link's attacks, but will instead crumble to a pile of bones when hit. If let alone, their bodies will fly away.

Red Stalfos behave similarly to blue Stalfos as they will jump from Link's attacks, but will also retaliate by throwing bones at him. Green Stalfos are nothing more but floating skulls. They will slowly float towards Link, but unlike the yellow Stalfos, their heads can be defeated. in Turtle Rock, their heads appear yellow.

A much bigger variant, known as Stalfos Knights, appear in the Ice Palace and the Palace of the Four Sword.

Link's Awakening
In, Stalfos appear in two distinct varities: normal Stalfos and Shrouded Stalfos, the latter which also comes in another variant known as Sword Stalfos. Ordinary Stalfos behave like the Stalfos of A Link to the Past, as they possess the ability to jump away. The most basic Stalfos will only dodge Link's attacks, but other types with different characteristics are later encountered. Other Stalfos will actively pursue Link and jump in an attempt to crash down on him from above. Another type throws their bones at him, in addition to jumping away.

In Catfish's Maw, a Stalfos called Master Stalfos appears as one of the dungeon's mini-bosses, and is encountered four times. This Stalfos moves to a different room each time it is defeated, and drops the Hookshot once it is defeated the fourth time.

Ocarina of Time
In, Stalfos appear as armored soldiers carrying a sword and a shield. They are skilled swordmasters, who are able to block Link's attacks with their shield and retaliate with a powerful Jump Attack. Often they are encountered in pairs or small groups. Link can attack Stalfos by striking their unprotected backsides, especially after dodging their attack which leaves the Stalfos vulnerable. Stalfos are also susceptible to Deku Nuts, which will briefly stun them and allow Link an easy opportunity to strike. They typically take several hits of the Master Sword to defeat.

Stalfos appear in the Forest Temple, where Link faces a pair in one room, and later a group of three in another. This later group will crumble into a pile of bones once defeated, requiring that Link defeat all of them before they can regenerate. Stalfos also appear in the Shadow Temple, Spirit Temple, Gerudo Training Ground, and Ganon's Castle. In, they also appear in the Fire Temple, Water Temple, and the Ice Cavern.

According to Fado, anyone who gets lost in the Lost Woods becomes a Stalfos.

In addition to the Stalfos soldiers, Stalchildren also appear as enemies in Hyrule Field during the time that Link is a child.



Majora's Mask
In, Stalfos are the long-dead skeleton knights of the Ikana Kingdom. Link faces Igos du Ikana and his his inside Ikana Castle. Both knights fight similarly to the Stalfos of Ocarina of Time, however, when defeated, their bodies will crumble and eventually regenerate. To defeat both soldiers, Link must use Fire Arrows to burn away the curtains that blot out the light, and reflect that light with his Mirror Shield onto their remains. Once they are defeated, Igos du Ikana challenges Link himself.

Skull Keeta, the captain of the Stalchildren, served under Igos du Ikana.

Oracle series
In the, Stalfos, Shrouded Stalfos and Sword Stalfos all appear, and look and behave much like their Link's Awakening counterparts. The ordinary Stalfos are slightly more diverse, and are distinguished by their coloration.

Blue-colored Stalfos are the most basic Stalfos who simply walk around and pose little threat. Orange Stalfos, however, act more like their Link's Awakening counterpart as they will jump to avoid Link's attacks, and have the ability to toss bones at him. Red Stalfos will also jump to avoid Link, but do not throw bones. Green-colored Stalfos are more aggressive and will attempt to jump and land on top of Link. The red and green varieties exclusively appear in, which features all four colored Stalfos. Gibdos can have their bandages burned by Ember Seeds to reveal an orange Stalfos.

In, a unique Blue Stalfos appears as the mini-boss of the Ancient Tomb.

Four Swords
In, Stalfos appear in various stages. They attack by throwing their bones at the Links. Their movement is slow and their defenses are not particularly strong, but they are able to leap out of the way of the Links' attacks. They commonly appear in small groups and are particularly prolific in areas with lava, such as Death Mountain.

The Wind Waker
In, Stalfos appear as large skeletons wielding heavy clubs. Stalfos attack by swinging their clubs around, but because of how heavy they are, they are often left vulnerable while trying to lift it. After attacking them enough times with the Sword, they fall apart to pieces and their head jumps around. Eventually their body will regenerate, but if the head is struck enough times, it will be defeated. Once defeated, their club can be picked up and used against other enemies. Stalfos can be made to immediately crumble if a Bomb is detonated near them, and they can be instantly destroyed by smashing their head with the Skull Hammer.

These Stalfos first appear as the mini-bosses of the Earth Temple, where Link faces a group of three. They also appear inside the Wind Temple, Ghost Ship, Savage Labyrinth, and Ganon's Tower.

Four Swords Adventures
features three types of Stalfos: ordinary Stalfos, as well as two related variants called "" and Big Dark Stalfos; the former being a smaller variant of the Big Dark Stalfos, but has no English name. Like previous incarnations, ordinary Stalfos will jump from the Links' attacks. They can be cornered by the Links to make fighting them easier. Dark Stalfos and Big Dark Stalfos wield large, green swords they use to attack the Links with. Big Dark Stalfos are significantly larger, and are actually the Knights of Hyrule who were cursed and transformed by Ganon.

The Minish Cap
In, Stalfos appear in blue and red varieties. The blue variety jumps to dodge Link's attacks, and will also attempt to jump onto him. The red ones throw bones as their primary weapon. If the Gust Jar is used on them, it will remove their heads and cause the Stalfos to walk blindly. They will stop attacking Link and jumping away from his attacks. If a Gibdo's bandages are burned with the Lantern, they are revealed to be Stalfos underneath.

Twilight Princess
Like Ocarina of Time, Stalfos in wield swords and carry shields. They use their shields to block Link's attacks, leaving only their unprotected sides vulnerable. However, Link can perform a Shield Bash to leave them open for an attack. Once vulnerable, Link can then perform a Helm Splitter to break them apart. When they are defeated, they become a pile of bones and will eventually regenerate if left alone. To completely destroy them, Link must place a Bomb near their remains to demolish them, or shoot a Bomb Arrow at them. It is also possible to destroy a Stalfos while it is whole by shooting a Bomb Arrow at it while it is open to attack. They are frequently encountered in Arbiter's Grounds, and later appear in Hyrule Castle and the Cave of Ordeals.

In addition to these Stalfos, several other skeletal enemies are encountered, including Stalhounds, Stalkins and Staltroops. Stallord is a giant, dragon-like skeletal beast that is fought as the boss of Arbiter's Grounds.