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(→‎OoT: Originally stated that iron knuckles could be found in Gerudo Training Grounds (False). Stated that two (three) iron knuckles could be found in Spirit Temple, the second (third) of which is Nabooru before obtaining the Mirror Shield (Boss Fight))
(They do appear in the training grounds, but only in MQ. Please avoid using "you" in articles)
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'''Iron Knuckles''' are a recurring mini-boss in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite book|quote='''Iron Knuckle'''|book=A&A|page=178 {{Exp Game|OoT3D}}}}</ref>
'''Iron Knuckles''' are a recurring miniboss in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= '''Iron Knuckle'''|book= A&A|publisher= |page= 178 {{Exp Game|OoT3D}}}}</ref>


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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==={{OoT|-}}===
==={{OoT|-}}===
{{Navi|Iron Knuckle|'''Iron Knuckle'''
{{Navi|Iron Knuckle|'''Iron Knuckle'''<br>Watch out for its axe attack! It hurts a lot! Strike when it drops its guard!}}
Watch out for its axe attack! It hurts a lot! Strike when it drops its guard!}}
In {{OoT}}, Iron Knuckles appear in the [[Spirit Temple]] 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. Once defeated, Link can proceed outside to receive the [[Mirror Shield]] from a Treasure Chest. An Iron Knuckle also appears directly before the fight against Twinrova. However, this Iron Knuckle is actually the Sage of Spirit, [[Nabooru]], brainwashed by [[Twinrova]] to fight Link in Iron Knuckle armor.<ref>{{Cite|By the way... I really messed up... I was brainwashed by those old witches and used by Ganondorf to do his evil will...|Nabooru|OoT}}</ref> After defeating Nabooru as an Iron Knuckle, Link can walk directly into the boss room.
In {{OoT}}, Iron Knuckles appear in the [[Spirit Temple]] 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. Once defeated, Link can proceed outside to receive the [[Mirror Shield]] from a Treasure Chest. An iron knuckle also appears directly before the fight against Twinrova. However, this Iron Knuckle is actually the Sage of Spirit, [[Nabooru]], brainwashed by [[Twinrova]] to fight Link in Iron Knuckle armor.<ref>{{Cite|By the way... I really messed up... I was brainwashed by those old witches and used by Ganondorf to do his evil will...|Nabooru|OoT}}</ref> After defeating Nabooru as an Iron Knuckle, you can walk directly into the boss room.


An Iron Knuckle also appears in the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]] of the {{MQ}}.
An Iron Knuckle also appears in the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]] and the [[Gerudo Training Ground]] in {{MQ}}.


==={{MM|-}}===
==={{MM|-}}===
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Three Iron Knuckles appear in {{MM}}. 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]] [[Moon (Object)|Inside the Moon]] during the hide and seek game played by Link while in his normal [[Hylian]] form.
Three Iron Knuckles appear in {{MM}}. 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]] [[Moon (Object)|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.
In addition, a 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.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
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File:OoT Iron Knuckle Artwork.png|Artwork of an Iron Knuckle from {{OoT|-}}
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Revision as of 18:44, 17 December 2018

This page is about the Boss named "Iron Knuckle". For the enemy of the same name, see Iron Knuckle. Also not to be confused with Rebonack, the Iron Knuckle Boss in The Adventure of Link.

Template:Boss Iron Knuckles are a recurring miniboss in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]

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.[2] 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 Ocarina of Time, Iron Knuckles appear in the Spirit Temple 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. Once defeated, Link can proceed outside to receive the Mirror Shield from a Treasure Chest. An Iron Knuckle also appears directly before the fight against Twinrova. However, this Iron Knuckle is actually the Sage of Spirit, Nabooru, brainwashed by Twinrova to fight Link in Iron Knuckle armor.[3] After defeating Nabooru as an Iron Knuckle, Link can walk directly into the boss room.

An Iron Knuckle also appears in the Fire Temple and the Gerudo Training Ground in Master Quest.

Majora's Mask

Three Iron Knuckles appear in Majora's Mask. 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, a 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.

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

The Wand of Gamelon

TWoG Iron Knuckle Cutscene Sprite.png

In The Wand of Gamelon, 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.[4] 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.

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese アイアンナック (Aian Nakku) Iron Knuckle
China ChineseSI 铁甲武士 (Tiějiǎ Wǔshì) Armored Warrior
French-speaking countries French Hache-Viande Meat Grinder
Canada FrenchCA Poing de fer (OoT3D)
Germany German Eisenprinz (OoT) Iron Prince
Ironknuckle
Italy Italian Guerriero d'acciaio
Spanish-speaking countries Spanish Nudillo de Hierro
Latin America SpanishLA Nudillo de hierro (OoT3D)

Gallery

  • Artwork of an Iron Knuckle from Ocarina of Time

    Artwork of an Iron Knuckle from Ocarina of Time

  • File:Ironknuckle Nabooru.png

    Artwork of Nabooru as an Iron Knuckle from Ocarina of Time

  • File:IronKnuckle OoT.png

    An Iron Knuckle from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask

  • An early design of an Iron Knuckle from Ocarina of Time

    An early design of an Iron Knuckle from Ocarina of Time

  • The armor of an Iron Knuckle in the Curiosity Shop from Majora's Mask

    The armor of an Iron Knuckle in the Curiosity Shop from Majora's Mask

References

  1. ↑ Template:Cite book
  2. ↑ "You know about the Iron Knuckle, right? Stay away from its ax attack, then look for a chance to retaliate." — Tatl (Majora's Mask)
  3. ↑ "By the way... I really messed up... I was brainwashed by those old witches and used by Ganondorf to do his evil will..." — Nabooru (Ocarina of Time)
  4. ↑ "Oh dear! It looks like everyone has been taken to Tykogi Tower!" — Impa (The Wand of Gamelon)
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