Iron Knuckle (Boss)


 * This page is about the Boss named "Iron Knuckle". For the enemy of the same name, see Iron Knuckle.

Iron Knuckles are a recurring mini-boss in.

Characteristics
Iron Knuckles are large, heavily armored knights, equipped with Swords or axes capable of dealing 4 Hearts of damage to Link. Iron Knuckles wear a cloth tunic bearing Gerudo symbols in both Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. Though quite similar to Darknuts, Iron Knuckles are less common across the series, and usually play the role of stoic guardians as opposed to the more aggressive behavior of a Darknut. The main difference, however, is that they do not share a Darknut's traditional weakness to attacks from behind. These foes are dueling elites, incorporating much of the same swordplay techniques that Link does during battle to great effect. These knights are also known for their unmatched defensive capabilities and long vitality. Their armor allows them to take many hits, but their slow attacks leave them open to retaliation. The armor of the Iron Knuckle can be damaged and removed with Sword swings, Bombs, Bombchus, and the Megaton Hammer. Once enough armor is removed, they become enraged and move quicker, but are now weak to Arrows, opening up the opportunity long-range attacks. Link can use Nayru's Love to protect himself from the high amount of damage that Iron Knuckles can inflict.

Ocarina of Time
In, Iron Knuckles appear in the Spirit Temple, Gerudo's Training Ground, and Ganon's Castle. The first one that Link encounters is found at the end of the Spirit Temple when Link is a child. After defeating the Iron Knuckle, Link can proceed outside to receive the Silver Gauntlets from a Treasure Chest. Once Link returns to the Spirit Temple as an adult, he will again encounter an Iron Knuckle in an identical room on the opposite side of the Temple. However, this Iron Knuckle is actually the Sage of Spirit, Nabooru, brainwashed by Twinrova to fight Link in Iron Knuckle armor. After defeating Nabooru as an Iron Knuckle, Link can proceed outside to receive the Mirror Shield from a Treasure Chest.

An Iron Knuckle also appears in the Fire Temple of the.

Majora's Mask
Three Iron Knuckles appear in. Two of them are found within tombs of the Ikana Graveyard, with one on the First Day and one on the Second Day. One is guarding the resting place of Flat and the other is guarding a Piece of Heart. The third Iron Knuckle can be found in the Link Dungeon Inside the Moon during the hide and seek game played by Link while in his normal Hylian form.

In addition, gold Iron Knuckle armor can be seen on display in the Curiosity Shop. This armor is used as a peep hole from the back room where Kafei spies on the Curiosity Shop's dealings. This armor wields a sword instead of an ax.

The Wand of Gamelon
In, an Iron Knuckle appears as the second Boss. He is located in Tykogi Tower, where he had imprisoned the residents of Sakado, including Mayor Cravendish and Harbanno the baker. After freeing Harbanno, Zelda confronts the Iron Knuckle atop the Tower. Upon his defeat, he breaks apart and reveals a beating Life Heart. Two Armos witness his death and quickly decide to leave. Zelda then rescues Mayor Cravendish shortly after. The Iron Knuckle's sole weakness is to the Power Glove, which defeats him in a single strike.