Dinolfos

Dinolfos are enemies found in a number of games in the Zelda series. They are only found in dungeons, the Gerudo Training Grounds, and the Secret Shrine. Dinolfos appear to be well suited to fight and tend to be harder to defeat than their less armed counterpart the Lizalfos. Upon sighting Link, this creature will immediately run up to him and start attacking.

Variations

Ocarina of Time

		"Dinolfos... Use your shield well and fight with (Z) Targeting techniques!" - Navi

Dinolfos are found sparingly throughout the game appearing only in the Gerudo Training Grounds and Ganon's Tower. They are vulnerable to both Link's sword and arrows. Deku Nuts also work very well against them as they will be stunned for a short period of time.

Majora's Mask

Dinofols take the same appearance as the previous game although they are given the ability to breath fire. They are encountered more frequently than in Ocarina of Time as well as earlier in the game. One is found as a mini-boss in the Woodfall Temple guarding the Hero's Bow. Two are in the Snowhead Temple, three in the Secret Shrine, and one in Link's Moon Dungeon.

Twilight Princess

Dinolfos from Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, Dinolfos are much more heavily armed and more difficult to defeat. Not only do they attack with daggers, but they can turn around and attack with their tails. The Ball and Chain can be used to momentarily stun them making them an easy target to your sword or being hit again with the Ball and Chain. Using the Mortal Draw sword technique right before they attack is also an effective way of killing them. Dinolfos can be found in the Temple of Time, City in the Sky, Hyrule Castle, and Cave of Ordeals. Nine successful strikes with the Master Sword will dispatch them.