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Iron Knuckles, hulking armored knights, first appear in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' as guardians of [[Dungeon|Palaces]], usually defending the Dungeon Item or corridors near the [[Boss]]. They are skilled with sword and shield, attacking [[Link]] relentlessly. Each variety from Orange to Red to Blue is more adept than the last, more adroitly blocking Link's attacks, countering, and absorbing more damage. Blue Iron Knuckles gain the additional ability to fire sword beams as Link does, requiring each of the knight's flurry of attacks, sometimes up to seven swings in a quick succession, to be blocked or evaded. When attacking, if Link squats, then immediately jumps and swings his sword with precise timing, Link can catch the Iron Knuckle in the head before it can raise its shield in defense.

[[Rebonack]], the [[Boss]] of the [[Maze Island Palace]] and [[Mini-Boss|mini-boss]] of the [[Three-Eye Rock Palace]], confronts Link mounted on a horse. Once forced to dismount, Rebonack fights as a Blue Iron Knuckle.

These behemoth warriors clad in armor are quite the force to be reckoned with. Their powerful ax can take a good chunk out of Link's life in a single swing. The best method is to lure them to attack, then rush in and get a hit between strikes. [[Bomb]]s and [[Bombchu]]s can damage them too, but it's harder for the second part of the fight. Halfway through the battle, they lose a layer of armor and run faster, but it also makes them more vulnerable to Link's sword.

The Iron Knuckle despite being one of the tougher enemies, has diverse methods of defeat. In Ocarina of Time, the bombs can be used to help deal with him and awake him allowing you to keep your distance and throw the bombs towards him. Deku Sticks can also strike him for a good bit of damage. Fairies are suggested for this battle, especially if a newer player dealing with this behemoth for the first time. When the Iron Knuckle strikes you, it strikes hard depleting a few hearts. Just avoid his strikes and use any of the strategies implemented above.

There are only three Iron Knuckles in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. The first two can be found [[Beneath the Graveyard]], guarding [[Flat]]'s tomb and in a room where Link battles it. There, Link can learn the [[Song of Storms]]. The third is on the [[Moon]], after Link speaks with the [[Moon Children|Moon Child]] that is wearing [[Twinmold's Remains]]. The Iron Knuckles in this game look and behave almost exactly as they do in ''Ocarina of Time''.

Being Young Link, another way to defeat them is to get right next to one and attack while defending (This doesn't work if you are Z-targeting). When doing this, its horizontal slashes should go right over Link's head; when it swings straight down, just simply take a few steps around it, guard, and keep attacking. Once Link knocks off a piece of its armor and it starts charging at him, just stay where Link is at and keep attacking while defended in its direction (he should hit it right as it goes to attack). The [[Bunny Hood]] is recommended, but not necessary.