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| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]'' | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]'' | ||
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'''''A Link to the Past'''''<br/>[[Dark Palace (A Link to the Past)|Dark Palace]]<br/>[[Skull Woods (A Link to the Past)|Skull Woods]]<br/>[[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]]<br/>[[Ganon's Tower (A Link to the Past)|Ganon's Tower]] | |||
< | '''''Four Swords'''''<br/>[[Chambers of Insight]] | ||
< | '''''The Minish Cap'''''<br/>[[Mt. Crenel Base]]<br/>[[Mt. Crenel]]<br/>[[Cave of Flames]]<br/>[[Veil Falls]] | ||
'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Lakebed Temple]] | |||
| weapon = '''''A Link to the Past'''''<br/>[[Magic Hammer]]<br/>'''''Majora's Mask'''''<br/>[[Hookshot]]<br/>'''''The Minish Cap'''''<br/>[[Gust Jar]]<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Clawshot]]<br/>'''In General'''<br/>[[Sword]]<br/>[[Bomb]] | | weapon = '''''A Link to the Past'''''<br/>[[Magic Hammer]]<br/>'''''Majora's Mask'''''<br/>[[Hookshot]]<br/>'''''The Minish Cap'''''<br/>[[Gust Jar]]<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Clawshot]]<br/>'''In General'''<br/>[[Sword]]<br/>[[Bomb]] | ||
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'''Helmasaurs''', also known as '''Iron Masks''' and '''Hiploops''', are recurring enemies in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They make use of their hard masks in their front as a defense against most weapons. The easiest way to damage them is from behind or to forcibly remove their masks by various means. | '''Helmasaurs''', also known as '''Iron Masks''' and '''Hiploops''', are recurring enemies in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia]]'', pg. 184}} They make use of their hard masks in their front as a defense against most weapons. The easiest way to damage them is from behind or to forcibly remove their masks by various means. | ||
==''A Link to the Past''== | ==''A Link to the Past''== | ||
[[File:Helmasaur-1.png|left]]Helmasaurs are first encountered within the [[Dark Palace (A Link to the Past)|Dark Palace]], the first dungeon in the [[Dark World]]. These creatures wear an armored green mask on their head, making them invulnerable to sword slashes. The rest of their body is a soft brown color and is susceptible to most weapons. Their only form of attack involves charging directly into [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]], which does a full heart of damage. | [[File:Helmasaur-1.png|left]]Helmasaurs are first encountered within the [[Dark Palace (A Link to the Past)|Dark Palace]], the first dungeon in the [[Dark World]]. These creatures wear an armored green mask on their head, making them invulnerable to sword slashes. The rest of their body is a soft brown color and is susceptible to most weapons. Their only form of attack involves charging directly into [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]], which does a full heart of damage. | ||
Link is able to defeat a Helmasaur with a single slash from his [[Master Sword]]. However, the attack must hit the enemy from the back or the side, as its armored mask prevents damage from the front. If Link has full power, he can shoot his [[Beam Blade]] attack right at the Helmasaur and can defeat | Link is able to defeat a Helmasaur with a single slash from his [[Master Sword]]. However, the attack must hit the enemy from the back or the side, as its armored mask prevents damage from the front. If Link has full power, he can shoot his [[Beam Blade]] attack right at the Helmasaur and can defeat them with two strikes, regardless of where he hits them from. | ||
There are several alternative ways to defeat this creature. Link can sprinkle some [[Magic Powder]] on the Helmasaur, causing it to turn into [[Slime]], making it easy to defeat. After Link acquires the [[Magic Hammer]] from the Dark Palace, | There are several alternative ways to defeat this creature. Link can sprinkle some [[Magic Powder]] on the Helmasaur, causing it to turn into [[Slime]], making it easy to defeat. After Link acquires the [[Magic Hammer]] from the Dark Palace, he can use it to defeat the enemy in one hit. | ||
The boss of the [[Dark Palace (A Link to the Past)|Dark Palace]] is the [[Helmasaur King]], an | The boss of the [[Dark Palace (A Link to the Past)|Dark Palace]] is the [[Helmasaur King]], an oversized version of a Helmasaur. A more difficult variation of this boss is encountered within the [[Palace of the Four Sword]]. | ||
==''Link's Awakening''== | ==''Link's Awakening''== | ||
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==''Four Swords''== | ==''Four Swords''== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', Helmasaur are red creatures that wear a white pointed helmet. This shares a resemblance with the Iron Masks that appear in ''Link's Awakening DX'', ''Oracle of Seasons'', and ''Oracle of Ages''. If a Helmasaur sees Link, they will charge at him, and he must dodge and then slash at their exposed back. | |||
A simpler method employs the [[ | A simpler method employs the [[Magnetic Glove]], which is usually found in areas where Helmasaurs appear. The Magnetic Glove will pull off their helmet, making them vulnerable to all attacks. They will run away, but after a bit they will just move around randomly, hurting Link if he touches them. | ||
==''The Minish Cap''== | ==''The Minish Cap''== |
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