Lynel

Lynels are recurring enemies in the Legend of Zelda series. It is usually portrayed as a centaur-type beast, with the body of a horse, the torso of a human and the head of a lion, complete with long hair meant to resemble a mane.

The Legend of Zelda
The Lynels in the Legend of Zelda are found in two different varieties: blue and red. The blue Lynel is often regarded as the strongest enemy found outside of dungeons. Lynels attack by hurling swords at Link. These swords can pass through walls and can only be deflected once Link has obtained the Magical Shield. The red Lynels are pretty much identical to the regular blue ones, however, it is more nimble and requires fewer hits from Link's sword to be defeated and contact with its body deals less damage. They are primarily found in the Death Mountain area.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Similar to the Lynels in The Legend of Zelda, the Lynels in A Link to the Past are considered to be among the hardest enemies in the game, however, only three in total can be found. Lynels spew fireballs at Link rather than throwing swords at him, and they also maintain their distance. The sword and Magic Hammer are one of the few items able to defeat them, and the Mirror Shield can block their fireballs.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages & The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
The Lynels in Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are very similar to those in The Legend of Zelda, with minor discrepancies in their appearance. Once again, they appear in the blue and red variety, with the blue variety being more powerful than the red. Their main methods of attack are charging at Link and firing swords in his direction. Among the enemies in the game, they are generally considered the most dangerous. There is a special Lynel in Oracle of Seasons known as the Golden Lynel, one of the four golden beasts Link must defeat in order to obtain the Red Ring. The Golden Lynel appears only in the Tarm Ruins during a certain season.