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{{Enemy
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|name = Iron Knuckle
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|image = [[File:Ironknuckle-Art1-AOL.png|Ironknuckle-Art1-AOL.png]]<br>'' Artwork from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]<br>
| image   = [[File:Ironknuckle-Art1-AOL.png|200px]]
|game = ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
| caption = Artwork from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
|habitat =  
| threat  = 6
|weapon = [[Sword]]
| attack  = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>{{H|4}} Axe
| game   = ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
| location = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Spirit Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Spirit Temple]]<br/>[[Ganon's Castle]]
| weapon = [[Sword]]
}}
}}


==Appearances==
'''Iron Knuckles''' are recurring enemies in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are most notable for being among the most challenging enemies.


===The Adventure of Link===
==''The Adventure of Link''==
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 (The Legend of Zelda)#The Adventure of Link|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.


Iron Knuckles come in three variations in ''The Adventure of Link''. The orange variation is encountered as early as the first dungeon and is a fairly difficult enemy at that point.  
[[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.


Later, red Iron Knuckles replace the orange ones. They are the same as orange Iron Knuckles except they have more health and are more aggressive. They also sometimes appear when you stab certain Iron Knuckle statues.
===Enemy Data===
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|-
| Item Drop || [[Magic Jar|Red Magic Jar]] or [[Point Bag|200 exp Point Bag]]
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! Attack Level || Hits to Kill |||| Life Level || Contact Container Damage || Projectile Container Damage
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| 1 || 8 |||| 1 || 1.5 || -
|-
| 2 || 6 |||| 2 || 1.25 || -
|-
| 3 || 4 |||| 3 || 1.125 || -
|-
| 4 || 3 |||| 4 || 1 || -
|-
| 5 || 2 |||| 5 || .75 || -
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| 6 || 2 |||| 6 || 1.25 || -
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| 7 || 1 |||| 7 || .5 || -
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| 8 || 1 |||| 8 || .375 || -
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The Blue Iron Knuckle is the most difficult variation. It has the most health, is the most aggressive, and shoots sword beams much like Link does when he has full health, but they can even if you have damaged him. A blue Iron Knuckle on horseback later appears as a boss then a mini boss.
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|+ style="text-align:left;" | <big>Red Iron Knuckle</big>
| rowspan="3" width="25%" |[[File:IronknuckleRed-Sprite-AOL.png]]
| width="25%" | [[Experience Point]]s || width="50%" | 100
|-
| Item Drop || [[Magic Jar|Red Magic Jar]] or [[Point Bag|200 exp Point Bag]]
|-
| Enemy Habitat || height="90px" | [[Midoro Palace]]<br/>[[Island Palace]]<br/>[[Maze Island Palace]]<br/>[[Palace on the Sea]]<br/>[[Three-Eye Rock Palace]]
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! Attack Level || Hits to Kill |||| Life Level || Contact Container Damage || Projectile Container Damage
|-
| 1 || 12 |||| 1 || 3 || -
|-
| 2 || 8 |||| 2 || 2.25 || -
|-
| 3 || 6 |||| 3 || 1.75 || -
|-
| 4 || 4 |||| 4 || 1.5 || -
|-
| 5 || 3 |||| 5 || 1.25 || -
|-
| 6 || 2 |||| 6 || 1 || -
|-
| 7 || 2 |||| 7 || .875 || -
|-
| 8 || 1 |||| 8 || .75 || -
|}
|}


===Ocarina of Time===
{{Clear}}


{{Navi|"Iron Knuckle ...''<br>''
{| class="wikitable" style="float:left; text-align:center; width:500px;"
Watch out for its ax attack! It hurts a lot! Strike when it drops its guard!" - [[Navi]]}}
|+ style="text-align:left;" | <big>Blue Iron Knuckle</big>
| rowspan="3" width="25%" |[[File:IronknuckleBlue-Sprite-AOL.png]]
| width="25%" | [[Experience Point]]s || width="50%" | 200
|-
| Item Drop || [[Magic Jar|Red Magic Jar]] or 200 exp [[Point Bag]]
|-
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! colspan="2" style="text-align:left;" | Defensive Stats |||| colspan="3" style="text-align:left;"| Offensive Stats
|-
! Attack Level || Hits to Kill |||| Life Level || Contact Container Damage || Projectile Container Damage
|-
| 1 || 29 |||| 1 || 3 || 3
|-
| 2 || 19 |||| 2 || 2.25 || 2.25
|-
| 3 || 15 |||| 3 || 1.75 || 1.75
|-
| 4 || 10 |||| 4 || 1.5 || 1.5
|-
| 5 || 7 |||| 5 || 1.25 || 1.25
|-
| 6 || 5 |||| 6 || 1 || 1
|-
| 7 || 4 |||| 7 || .875 || .875
|-
| 8 || 3 |||| 8 || .75 || .75
|}
|}


{{Clear|left}}


These behemoth warriors clad in armor are quite the force to be reckoned with. Their powerful ax can take a good chunk out of your 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 your sword.  
==''Ocarina of Time''==
{{Navi|Iron Knuckle 2}}
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 (Ocarina of Time)|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.


If you can time it well, lure them to attack, jump back, and just as they are finishing their attack, use a Jump Attack to deal lots of damage before they can retaliate. Use the [[Deku Stick]] + Jump Attack combo or the [[Biggoron's Sword]] to deal with these enemies quickly. If you're having trouble with them, use [[Nayru's Love]] to become invincible for a short period of time; unfortunately they still knock you over when you get hit, but you will not lose any life this way.
If he can time it well, lure them to attack, jump back, and just as they are finishing their attack, use a Jump Attack to deal lots of damage before they can retaliate. Link can also use the [[Deku Stick]] + Jump Attack combo or [[Biggoron's Sword]] to deal with these enemies quickly. If he is having trouble with them, he can use [[Nayru's Love]] to become invincible for a short period of time; unfortunately, they still knock Link over when he gets hit, but he will not lose any life this way.
 
The Iron Knuckle despite being one of the tougher enemies, has diverse methods of defeat. 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.
 
===Nabooru as an Iron Knuckle===
{{Navi}}
The Iron Knuckle just before the boss of the [[Spirit Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Spirit Temple]] is actually [[Nabooru]], after the [[Twinrova]] have brainwashed her.
 
==''Majora's Mask''==
{{Tatl}}
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 (Ocarina of Time)#Majora's Mask|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.
 
The Iron Knuckle in ''Majora's Mask'' remains equal to the ones in ''Ocarina of Time'', if not more difficult, since you remain a child. The Gilded Sword is recommended if you decide to use your sword to slash away at its armor, otherwise throwing bombs is effective, and so is the [[Blast Mask]]. You can even use a [[Powder Keg]] if you have one. Watch out for his attacks, and a [[Fairy]] may be a wise investment as usual for a battle with it. The shortness of Young Link may become an advantage, making you a less hittable target.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Ironknuckle-Art2-AOL.png|Iron Knuckle Artwork (Nintendo Power) from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:Ironknuckle-Art2-AOL.png|Artwork (Nintendo Power) from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:IronknuckleOrange-Sprite-AOL.png|Orange Iron Knuckle Sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:Art-and-Artificats-Iron-Knuckle-Orange.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts]]''
File:IronknuckleRed-Sprite-AOL.png|Red Iron Knuckle Sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:Art-and-Artificats-Iron-Knuckle-Blue.png|Artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts''
File:IronknuckleBlue-Sprite-AOL.png|Blue Iron Knuckle Sprite from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:AoL_futami_ironknuckle_gold.png|Artwork from ''[[Futami The Adventure of Link Strategy Guide]]''
File:IronknuckleOrange-Sprite-AOL.png|Orange Iron Knuckle sprite from ''The Adventure of Link''
File:IronknuckleRed-Sprite-AOL.png|Red Iron Knuckle sprite from ''The Adventure of Link''
File:IronknuckleBlue-Sprite-AOL.png|Blue Iron Knuckle sprite from ''The Adventure of Link''
File:OoT-IronKnuckle.png|Gold Iron Knuckle artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Red Iron Knuckle - OOT64 art.png|Red Iron Knuckle ([[Nabooru]]) artwork from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Darknut-Beta-OOT.png|Iron Knuckle model in an early trailer for  ''Ocarina of Time''
File:DarknutV2-Beta-OOT.jpg|Later Iron Knuckle model in the beta version of ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Iron-Knuckle-Ocarina.png|Model from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Iron-Knuckle.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>
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