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Lizalfos in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' are large armor-clad hulks whose behavior is nearly identical to [[Iron Knuckle]]s, charging at Link and attacking with spear and mace. Orange and Red Lizalfos are primarily encountered in the forests of [[Eastern Hyrule (The Adventure of Link)|Eastern Hyrule]] around [[Kasuto]] and the [[Hidden Town of Kasuto]], though Link first comes across the beasts on [[Maze Island (The Adventure of Link)|Maze Island]] in the cave where the [[Kidnapped Child]] is being held. The more dangerous blue variety are exclusive to the [[Valley of Death]] and attack by hurling maces at Link that can only be repelled with an active [[Reflect Spell]]. On the path south from [[Town of Nabooru|Nabooru]], Link also comes under attack from rock-throwing Red Lizalfos that sit high atop walls and are unreachable, even with the [[Jump Spell]] equipped. They can be destroyed, but by casting [[Spell Spell|Spell]] or [[Thunder Spell|Thunder]]. Orange, Red, and [[Blue Lizalfos]] yield 150, 100, and 200 experience, respectively. Rock-throwing Lizalfos give 50 experience.  

| Enemy Habitat || height="90px" | Forests of [[Eastern Hyrule (The Adventure of Link)|Southeastern Hyrule]]<br/>[[Valley of Death]]

Lizalfos in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' have little armor, and are very agile. They are not a very common enemy, and are not very powerful either. [[Link]] first encounters this enemy in [[Dodongo's Cavern]], with Lizalfos serving as the mini-bosses of that dungeon. The best way for Link to defeat them is to use a shield to block their attack causing the Lizalfos to lose its footing for a short period of time allowing Link to strike. The Lizalfos can leap over attacks and usually run away to another platform after taking two strikes. Even when there are multiple Lizalfos, they will not attack Link at the same time, instead, they will run away, alternating which Lizalfos is attacking Link at any given time. Deku Nuts may stun them for a short period of time allowing Link a window in which he can strike them with the sword.  

Lizalfos in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' are much different than in ''Ocarina of Time''. Link first encounters them in the [[Lakebed Temple]], with the enemy having barely any body armor and a pitiful shield. The Shield Attack and Back Slice are very effective strategies to defeat them, in addition to a later Hidden Skill, the Helm Splitter. After the Master Sword is obtained, they are among the more plentiful enemies in the game.

Lizalfos in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' resemble lizards with human-like attributes. They wield stone gauntlets, which they can use to block Link's attacks. These Lizalfos have a very defensive attack strategy. They normally dodge out of the way of any attack tried with the sword unless they are taunting Link. When taunting, they protect themselves with the stone gauntlet. If Link's sword hits the gauntlet, they immediately attack with their tail. They can also breathe fire to damage Link. Directional slashes are necessary to hit this enemy, followed by crazed sword slashes. They take 9 hits with the [[Goddess Sword]].

Lizalfos in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' have adapted to their environment by being able to camouflage in with their surroundings, even adhering to walls. They use this new ability to ambush an unsuspecting Link. Using a bow is among one of the most reliable strategies to defeat them, as one or two shots to their heads will take them out. There are many different types of Lizalfos in ''Breath of the Wild'', such as the standard Green Lizalfos, or [[Fire-Breath Lizalfos]]; with 10 distinct types, they're the enemies in the game with the most variations. If meat is dropped on the ground in front of them, they will pick it up and eat it, restoring 100 percent of their health.