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{{Infobox Enemy

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|Render TP= File:TP Aeralfos Render.png

|Model TP= File:TP Aeralfos Model.png

|Model TPHD= File:TPHD Aeralfos Model.png

|Model TFH= File:TFH Aeralfos Model.png

{{Term/Store|Aeralfos|Aeralfos|Series, TP, TPHD, TFH, LCT, HW, HWL, HWDE|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} and {{Plural|Series|Sub-Boss|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref name="E 162">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 162 {{Exp Game|TP, TPHD, TFH}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|City in the Sky: Defender}}<br/>Aeralfos can fly high or attack from the ground, so watch your radar!|Stage Select|LCT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Aeralfos|Battlefield Info|HWDE}}</ref> They are winged reptilian enemies armed with swords and shields.<ref name="E 162"/>

==Characteristics==

==={{TP|-}}===

{{Midna

|context1= At the City in the Sky

|quote1= <p>Take a good look at his shield!</p><p>When he holds it up, that's your chance!</p><p>When he's holding his shield up, your arrows will just bounce off...but that's exactly the chance you need!</p><p>If your timing is right, you could use it to pull him down.</p>

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[[File:TP Link Clawshot Aeralfos.png|thumb|left|100px|Link shooting his Clawshot at the Aeralfos's Shield]]

In {{TP}}, the Aeralfos appear as mini-bosses.<ref name="E 162"/> One is first encountered in [[City in the Sky]],<ref name="E 162"/> and later in [[Hyrule Castle (Dungeon)|Hyrule Castle]].<ref name="E 162"/> They also appear in the [[Cave of Ordeals]]. Their wings give them the ability to initially avoid most of [[Link]]'s attacks with the Sword and other weapons. They are lightly armored and bear a tribal loincloth adorned with sharp fangs.

When Link first encounters an Aeralfos, it will hover in the air, far out of his reach. It will frequently make dive attacks but will also raise its Shield before doing so to block any projectiles Link may use to stop him from initiating the attack.<ref name="E 162"/> When its Shield is raised in this fashion, Link can use the [[Clawshot]] to latch onto its Shield and pull the Aeralfos down to the ground so that he can attack it with his Sword.<ref name="E 162"/> As long as Link can maneuver around the Aeralfos' attacks and strike where it is unprotected, it will be unable to get back into the air.

The Aeralfos which Link encounters in the City in the Sky uses slightly different tactics than others of its kind. It will frequently fly through various large holes in the room and try to confuse Link. This forces him to constantly be alert and searching for the opening from which it will strike next. If Link can pinpoint the Aeralfos, he can use his Clawshot before the Aeralfos initiates its dive attack. Once the Aeralfos is on the ground, Link can defeat it in the same fashion as the rest of its kind. The Aeralfos guards the dungeon's item, which is a second Clawshot.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= TP|publisher= Prima|page= 386}}</ref>

In {{TFH}}, Aeralfos appear as enemies in the last Stage of [[Dragon Citadel]]. They fly in the air, breathe gusts of wind and attempt to dive at the {{Plural|TFH|Links|link}} below, and attack them with their sword, finishing off with a [[Spin Attack]]. They can be dangerous enemies to contend with, as their attacks can potentially inflict a lot of damage at once. Their backsides however are unprotected, so the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} can attack it from behind after it dives to attack. This is especially effective if a {{Term|TFH|Links}} provokes an Aeralfos to dive towards him, and the other {{Plural|TFH|Links}} attack it from behind. The {{Term|TFH|Links}} in the path of an Aeralfos' attack can also use a well-timed [[Gripshot]] to grab and discard its shield, leaving it more vulnerable to the {{Plural|TFH|Links}}' strikes.

 

A stronger variant called {{Plural|TFH|Super Aeralfos|link}} appear as enemies in the [[Sky Temple]].

==={{LCT|-}}===

[[File:LCT City in the Sky: Defender Sprite.png|thumb|right|Aeralfos in {{LCT|-}}]]

In {{LCT}}, Aeralfos appear as enemies in Level 7: City in the Sky. Their attack patterns are similar to their {{TP|-}} appearance; they dive-bomb at Link while defending themselves with their shields. However, their attack can be interrupted after being shot by the [[Crossbow]], after which they will fly around the field momentarily. They can be taken out in one shot with a charged up [[Bomb Arrow]].

{{Noncanon|End}}

[[File:HWDE Aeralfos Mini Map Icon.png|left]]

Aeralfos appear as elite enemies in {{HW}}. They move around the battle field by flying close to the ground, and attack their enemies by swooping down at them. Aeralfos possess a number of other attacks as well, including breathing fire. Aeralfos may breathe a stream of fire around them before briefly landing, or stab the ground with a thrust of their sword, creating a small shockwave. Whenever they land, their [[Weak Point Gauge]] is exposed, leaving them open to direct attack. Like the Aeralfos of {{TP|-}}, their shields can also be grappled onto using the [[Hookshot]] while they are in flight. Doing so lets the attacking Warrior strike them midair, and also exposes their Weak Point Gauge. Using the Hookshot while they are creating a fire shockwave also exposes their Weak Point Gauge through [[Extra-Effective Item Attack]]s.

[[File:HWDE Fiery Aeralfos Mini Map Icon.png|left]]

An alternate variant called Fiery Aeralfos also appears. They are red-colored Aeralfos with blue wings.

{{Nomenclature}}

File:TP Aeralfos Sword Model.png|The Sword wielded by the Aeralfos from {{TP|-}}

File:TP Aeralfos Shield Model.png|The Shield wielded by the Aeralfos from {{TP|-}}

File:TP Aeralfos Concept Art.jpg|Aeralfos concept art from {{TP|-}}

File:HW Aeralfos Artwork.png|Render of an Aeralfos from {{HW|-}}

File:HW Aeralfos Model.png|An Aeralfos as seen in-game from {{HW|-}}

File:HW Aeralfos Adventure Mode Icon.png|Aeralfos Adventure Mode icon from {{HW|-}}

File:HW Aeralfos Adventure Mode Credits Sprite.png|Aeralfos Adventure Mode Credits icon from {{HW|-}}

File:HWDE Aeralfos Icon.png|Aeralfos portrait from {{HWDE|-}}

* {{Term|Series|Dinolfos|link}}

* {{Term|Series|Lizalfos|link}}

* {{Term|Series|Super Aeralfos|link}}

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