10 Strongest Non-Boss Enemies In The Legend Of Zelda Franchise
4. Guardian
Talking of fear - anyone who’s played through Breath Of The Wild will recall that sharp stab of anxiety that hit them the first time - and most subsequent times - they encountered a Guardian. The ruthless corrupted mechanoids are one of the main antagonists of the game, and their aura is so terrifying that they’re given a little introductory cut scene the first time you come across one.
There are several types of Guardian - stationary, walkers, flying, turrets - but they’re all best avoided until you’re seriously well equipped and armoured. Once they catch you in their sights, you’d better hope you’re seriously good at ducking and weaving, or you’re liable to be blown to pieces.
BOTW’s minimalist score turns frantic when Link encounters a Guardian. They appeal to the player’s base instincts- you don’t know just what this spider robot thing is, but you know without a doubt that you need to get away from it, pronto.
When you’re finally armed and dangerous enough to cut them to bits, there’s no better feeling. Link, at full strength, turning the tables on his tormentors, just never gets old.