Guardian (Skyward Sword)

Guardians are enemies from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. They are incredibly powerful enemies that inhabit the Silent Realms. There are two types of Guardians: walking ones with an enormous weapon and flying ones with two smaller weapons.

When Link enters a Silent Realm, he will need to undergo a trial of a goddess by collecting the Sacred Tears in order to exit the realm with a prize that would aid him in his quest. However, the moment he steps out of the protective barrier, the Guardians will instantly activate and chase after him. Link will have to evade these enemies as he is instantly defeated if he is hit by one of their attacks, and he is unable to use any of his items in the Silent Realm.

When Link collects a Tear, the Guardians will become inactive for ninety seconds, indicated by a heads-up display element shaped like a flower. When the flower's last petal disappears, the Guardians reawaken. Regardless of the remaining time, Guardians can be awakened if Link touches a pool of Waking Water or is spotted by a Watcher.