10 Strongest Non-Boss Enemies In The Legend Of Zelda Franchise
7. Iron Knuckle
As a rule of thumb, if you’re encountering Iron Knuckles, you’ve probably wandered somewhere you shouldn’t be. In Ocarina Of Time, the metal clad knights show up towards the end of the game, in the Spirit Temple as well as the run up to the final showdown. Link will be an experienced and well armed fighter by this point; all the same, you can expect a serious scrap with these relentless warriors.
Iron Knuckles are more prevalent in The Adventures Of Link, where they have the status of warriors chosen by the king of Hyrule. There are three different types with various abilities and statistical variances, but they have one thing in common: they’ll absolutely destroy Link if he doesn’t have his wits about him.
The Iron Knuckle is one of the sternest tests of pure combat, especially when you have to come across them as child Link. It’s a strategic battle, pitting Link’s swordsmanship and agility against a metallic, lumbering, but extremely strong warrior. There can be few better ways for Link to prove his heroic credentials.