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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, Stalchildren, Big Dark Stalfos, and Staltroop. Several Stalfos bosses have also appeared, including Master Stalfos, Igos du Ikana, Blue Stalfos, Scervo, and several others.

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 varieties, with varying characteristics. The most common variety are the ordinary Stalfos. Like the Stalfos of A Link to the Past, these enemies will jump to avoid Link's Sword attacks. The most basic Stalfos will only dodge Link's attacks, but other types with different patterns 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.

The second variety is a cloaked variant known as a Shrouded Stalfos. These Stalfos throw spears or shoot Arrows at Link whenever they see him. The similar Sword Stalfos instead wields a sword and a shield, and charges at Link with its blade much like a Sword Soldier. They behave similarly to the Darknuts in the same game, but are considerbly weaker.

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.

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

Blue-colored Stalfos are the most basic Stalfos who merely 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 green and red varieties exclusively appear in, which features all four colored Stalfos.

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