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|Model OoT= File:OoT Dinolfos Model.png
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|Model OoT3D= File:OoT3D Dinolfos Model.png
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|Model MM= File:MM Dinolfos Model.png
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|Model MM3D= File:MM3D Dinolfos Model.png
 
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|game= {{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{TP}}
 
|game= {{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{TP}}
 
|other= {{HW}}
 
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|habitat= [[Gerudo's Training Ground]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Woodfall Temple]]<br>[[Snowhead Temple]]<br>[[Ikana Canyon]]<br>[[Secret Shrine]]<br>[[Link Dungeon]]<br>[[Temple of Time (Twilight Princess)|Temple of Time]]
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|habitat= {{Term|Series|Gerudo's Training Ground|link}}<br>{{Term|Series|Ganon's Castle|link}}<br>{{Term|Series|Woodfall Temple|link}}<br>{{Term|Series|Snowhead Temple|link}}<br>{{Term|Series|Ikana Canyon|link}}<br>{{Term|Series|Secret Shrine|link}}<br>{{Term|Series|Link Dungeon|link}}<br>{{Term|Series|Temple of Time (Dungeon)|link}}
 
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{{Term/Store|Dynalfos|Dynalfos|Series, TP, TPHD|plural}},{{Exp Game|TP}} also known as {{Term/Store|Dinolfos|Dinolfos|OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, HW, HWL, HWDE|plural}},{{Exp Game|OoT|MM|HW|HWL}}<ref>{{Cite Text Dump|OoT3D|615}}</ref><ref name="MM3D">{{Cite|{{Color|MM3D Light Blue|A}} Dinolfos{{Color|MM3D Light Blue|. Use targeting methods while defending. And watch out for its fiery breath!}}|Tatl|MM3D}}</ref> are recurring enemies in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Note|In all versions of {{MM|-}} prior to {{MM3D}}, Dinolfos were referred to as '''Dinofols'''.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|MM Light Blue|What?! Don't you know about the}} Dinofols{{Color|MM Light Blue|? Use targeting methods while defending. And watch out for its fiery breath!}}|Tatl|MM}}</ref> This was changed with the release of {{MM3D|-}}.<ref name="MM3D"/>}}
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{{Term/Store|Dynalfos|Dynalfos|Series, TP, TPHD|plural}},{{Exp Game|TP}}<ref name="E 215">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 175 {{Exp Game|OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, TP, TPHD}}}}</ref> also known as {{Term/Store|Dinolfos|Dinolfos|OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, HW, HWL, HWDE|plural}},{{Exp Game|OoT, MM, HW, HWL}}<ref name="E 215"/> are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Note|In all versions of {{MM|-}} prior to {{MM3D}}, Dinolfos were referred to as '''Dinofols'''.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|MM Light Blue|What?! Don't you know about the}} Dinofols{{Color|MM Light Blue|? Use targeting methods while defending. And watch out for its fiery breath!}}|Tatl|MM}}</ref> This was changed with the release of {{MM3D|-}}.}}
   
==Characteristics and Weaknesses==
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==Characteristics==
Dynalfos are armored saurian enemies that serve as a stronger variant of [[Lizalfos]], which they are similar in appearance to. They are, however, physically larger and more menacing than Lizalfos, boasting spikes across their bodies, and the weapons they wield range from blades to axes. Also, they tend to confront Link alone rather than in pairs, as their weaker counterparts do.
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{{Plural|Series|Dynalfos}} are armored saurian enemies that serve as a stronger variant of {{Plural|Series|Lizalfos|link}}, which they are similar in appearance to. They are, however, physically larger and more menacing than {{Plural|Series|Lizalfos}}, boasting spikes across their bodies, and the weapons they wield range from blades to axes. They also tend to confront {{Term|Series|Link}} alone rather than in pairs, as their weaker counterparts do.
   
 
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Dinolfos<br>{{Color|OoT3D Light Blue|Use your shield well and fight with}} {{Icon|OoT3D L}} Targeting {{Color|OoT3D Light Blue|techniques!}}}}
 
Dinolfos<br>{{Color|OoT3D Light Blue|Use your shield well and fight with}} {{Icon|OoT3D L}} Targeting {{Color|OoT3D Light Blue|techniques!}}}}
 
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In {{OoT}}, {{Plural|OoT|Dynalfos}} appear in the [[Gerudo's Training Ground]] and in [[Ganon's Castle]]. They fight identically to Lizalfos. They can be defeated by using the [[Shield]] to block their hits, and then attacking with the [[Sword]] once they let their guard down.
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{{Plural|OoT3D|Dynalfos}} appear in the {{Term|OoT3D|Gerudo's Training Ground|link}} and in {{Term|OoT3D|Ganon's Castle|link}} in {{OoT}}. In ''Master Quest'', they can also be found in the {{Term|OoT3D|Spirit Temple|link}}. They can be defeated by using the {{Plural|OoT3D|Shield|link}} to block their hits, and then attacking with the {{Plural|OoT3D|Sword|link}} once they let their guard down.
   
 
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{{Color|MM3D Light Blue|A}} Dinolfos{{Color|MM3D Light Blue|. Use targeting methods while defending. And watch out for its fiery breath!}} {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}}
 
{{Color|MM3D Light Blue|A}} Dinolfos{{Color|MM3D Light Blue|. Use targeting methods while defending. And watch out for its fiery breath!}} {{Exp Game|MM3D}}}}
 
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In {{MM}}, a {{Term|MM|Dynalfos}} first appears as the mini-boss of the [[Woodfall Temple]], where [[Link]] must defeat it to receive the [[Bow|Hero's Bow]]. They are slightly different from their {{OoT|-}} incarnation as they use different blades, wear different armor, and are able to breathe fire. They are also slightly weaker.
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A {{Term|MM3D|Dynalfos}} first appears as the {{Term|MM3D|Sub-Boss|link}} of the {{Term|MM3D|Woodfall Temple|link}}, where {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} must defeat it to receive the {{Term|MM3D|Hero's Bow|link}}. {{Plural|MM3D|Dinolfos}} have an entirely new model. They wield a hand axe and are able to breathe fire, the latter trait making them dangerous foes for [[Deku Link|Deku]] and [[Zora Link]].
   
More {{Plural|MM|Dynalfos}} appear in the [[Snowhead Temple]], the [[Secret Shrine]], where Link faces three at once, and in the [[Moon (Object)|Moon]].
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More {{Plural|MM3D|Dynalfos}} appear in the {{Term|MM3D|Snowhead Temple|link}} where Link faces two to rescue [[Stray Fairy]]s, the {{Term|MM3D|Secret Shrine|link}}, where {{Term|MM3D|Link}} faces three at once, and in the {{Term|MM3D|Moon|link}}.
   
 
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In {{TP}}, {{Plural|TP|Dynalfos}} appear in the [[Temple of Time (Twilight Princess)|Temple of Time]]. They can be easily defeated by counterattacking with [[Hidden Skill]]s, and are susceptible to the [[Shield Attack]] and the [[Helm Splitter]]. They can also be pelted with [[Bomb Arrow]]s from a distance. However, this strategy will only work before they can spot Link. The [[Ball and Chain]] can also be used to get through their shields, allowing Link to easily hack away with his Sword.
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{{Plural|TPHD|Dynalfos}} appear in the {{Term|TPHD|Temple of Time (Dungeon)|link}} in {{TP}}. They can be easily defeated by counterattacking with {{Plural|TPHD|Hidden Skill|link}}, and are susceptible to the {{Term|TPHD|Shield Attack|link}} and the {{Term|TPHD|Helm Splitter|link}}. They can also be pelted with {{Plural|TPHD|Bomb Arrow|link}} from a distance. However, this strategy will only work before they can spot {{Term|TPHD|Link}}. The {{Term|TPHD|Ball and Chain|link}} can also be used to get through their shields, allowing {{Term|TPHD|Link}} to easily hack away with his {{Term|TPHD|Sword}}.
   
It is difficult to perform an [[Ending Blow]] on {{Plural|TP|Dynalfos}}, as they are quick to jump back onto their feet once knocked down. However, it is still possible to execute the maneuver provided Link is fast enough.
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It is difficult to perform an {{Term|TPHD|Ending Blow|link}} on {{Plural|TPHD|Dynalfos}}, as they are quick to jump back onto their feet once knocked down. However, it is still possible to execute the maneuver provided {{Term|TPHD|Link}} is fast enough.
   
 
==Other Appearances==
 
==Other Appearances==
 
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==={{HW|-}}===
 
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Dinolfos appear as uncommon, elite enemies in {{HW}}, serving as [[Captain (Hyrule Warriors)|Captain]]s in several [[Forces]]. They resemble their {{OoT|-}} and {{MM|-}} incarnations, with the addition of an arm gauntlet they use to defend with. Their attack strategy is identical to their Lizalfos counterparts, including their innate weakness to [[Bomb]]s, except they are significantly stronger and more aggressive. Dinolfos may attack with the swords they carry, or breathe fire either in the form of fireballs or a stream.
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{{Plural|HWDE|Dinolfos}} appear as uncommon, elite {{Plural|HWDE|Enemy|link}} in {{HW}}, serving as {{Plural|HWDE|Captain (Hyrule Warriors)|link}} in several {{Plural|HWDE|Forces|link}}. They resemble their {{OoT|-}} and {{MM|-}} incarnations, with the addition of an arm gauntlet they use to defend with. Their attack strategy is identical to their {{Term|HWDE|Lizalfos|link}} counterparts, including their innate weakness to {{Plural|HWDE|Bomb|link}}, except they are significantly stronger and more aggressive. {{Plural|HWDE|Dinolfos}} may attack with the swords they carry, or breathe fire either in the form of fireballs or a stream.
   
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In the {{Term|HWDE|Scenario|link}} "{{Term|HWDE|The Dragon of the Caves|link}}" of {{Term|HWDE|Cia's Tale|link}}, a {{Term|HWDE|Dinolfos}} appears as a {{Term|HWDE|Captain}} in {{Term|HWDE|Volga's Forces|link}}, called {{Term|HWDE|Dinolfos Chieftain|link}}. He is accompanied by a {{Term|HWDE|Lizalfos Chieftain|link}}, and arrives as reinforcements when {{Term|HWDE|Cia|link}} tries to enlist {{Term|HWDE|Volga|link}} into her army. The {{Plural|HWDE|Dinolfos Chieftain|display=Chieftains}} are much larger and stronger variants of {{Term|HWDE|Dinolfos}} and {{Term|HWDE|Lizalfos}}. They also appear in multiple main story {{Plural|HWDE|Scenario}} that include {{Term|HWDE|Volga}}, such as "{{Term|HWDE|The Sorceress of the Valley|link}}", "{{Term|HWDE|Land in the Sky|link}}", all {{Plural|HWDE|Scenario}} in {{Term|HWDE|Cia's Tale}} except "{{Term|HWDE|The Demon Lord|link}}", and even in a mission in {{Term|HWDE|Linkle's Tale|link}}, "{{Term|HWDE|Powers Collide|link}}". The {{Term|HWDE|Dinolfos Chieftain}} is portrayed as {{Term|HWDE|Volga}}'s loyal servant, and he and the {{Term|HWDE|Lizalfos Chieftain}} both apologize to their master when they must retreat during the battle with {{Term|HWDE|Ganondorf|link}} in the {{Term|HWDE|Scenario}} "{{Term|HWDE|Darkness Falls|link}}".<ref>{{Cite|Master, we fail you! So sssorry!|Dinolfos Chieftain|HWDE}}</ref>
In the Scenario "[[The Dragon of the Caves]]" of [[Cia's Tale]], Dinolfos appear as Captains in [[Volga's Forces]], called Dinolfos Chieftains. They are accompanied by Lizalfos Chieftains, and arrive as reinforcements when [[Cia]] tries to enlist [[Volga]] into her army.
 
   
When defeated, they may drop [[Dinolfos Fang]]s as Bronze [[Material]], or occasionally [[Dinolfos Arm Guard]]s as Silver Material.
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When defeated, they may drop {{Plural|HWDE|Dinolfos Fang|link}} as bronze {{Term|HWDE|Material|link}}, or occasionally {{Plural|HWDE|Dinolfos Arm Guard|link}} as silver {{Term|HWDE|Material}}.
 
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{{Noncanon|End}}
   
 
==Nomenclature==
 
==Nomenclature==
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{{Nomenclature}}
{{Names
 
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|enBr=
 
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|ja= {{Romanize|ダイナフォス|Dainafosu}}
 
|jaM= Dinafos
 
|esS= Dinofols {{Exp Game|MM}}<br>Dinolfos {{Exp Game|MM3D}}
 
|esSM=
 
|esL= Dinolfos {{Exp Game|OoT3D|MM3D}}
 
|esLM=
 
|frF= Dinolfos
 
|frFM=
 
|frC= Dinolfos {{Exp Game|OoT3D|MM3D}}
 
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|de= {{de|Dinodorus}}
 
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|it= Dinolfos {{Exp Game|OoT3D|MM3D}}
 
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|ko=
 
|koM=
 
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|zhTM=
 
|zhS= {{Romanize|恐龙战士|Kǒnglóng Zhànshi}}
 
|zhSM= Dinosaur Fighter}}
 
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Dinalfos.png|A Dinolfos from {{OoT|-}}
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File:MM Dinofol(Attack).png|A {{Term|MM|Dinofols}} attacking from {{MM|-}}
File:MM Dinofol(Stance).png|A Dinofols from {{MM|-}}
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File:MM Dinofol(Intro).png|A {{Term|MM|Dinofols}} preparing to attack from {{MM|-}}
File:MM Dinofol(Attack).png|A Dinofols attacking from {{MM|-}}
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File:HW Dinolfos Artwork.png|Render of a {{Term|HW|Dinolfos}} from {{HW|-}}
File:MM Dinofol(Intro).png|A Dinofols preparing to attack from {{MM|-}}
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File:HW Dinolfos Icon.png|Icon of a {{Term|HW|Dinolfos}} from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Dinolfos Artwork.png|Artwork of a Dinolfos from {{HW|-}}
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File:HWDE Dinolfos Icon.png|Icon of a {{Term|HWDE|Dinolfos}} from {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Dinolfos Portrait.png|Dinolfos portrait from {{HW|-}}
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File:HWDE Dinolfos Mini Map Icon.png|VS {{Term|HWDE|Dinolfos}} icon from {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Dark Dinolfos Portrait.png|Dark Dinolfos portrait from {{HW|-}}
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File:HW Dinolfos Adventure Mode Icon.png|{{Term|HW|Dinolfos}} {{Term|HW|Adventure Mode}} sprite from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Dinolfos Mini Map Icon.png|VS Dinolfos icon from ''Hyrule Warriors'
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File:HW Dinolfos Adventure Mode Credits Sprite.png|{{Term|HW|Dinolfos}} {{Term|HW|Adventure Mode}} credits sprite from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Dark Dinolfos Mini Map Icon.png|VS Dark Dinolfos icon from {{HW|-}}
 
File:HW Dinolfos Adventure Mode Icon.png|Dinolfos Adventure Mode Sprite from {{HW|-}}
 
File:HW Dinolfos Adventure Mode Credits Sprite.png|Dinolfos Adventure Mode Credits Sprite from {{HW|-}}
 
 
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</gallery>
   
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
* [[Aeralfos]]
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* {{Term|Series|Dinolfos Chieftain|link}}
* [[Lizalfos]]
 
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Dynalfos,(TP)[1] also known as Dinolfos,(OoT | MM | HW | HWL)[1] are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[note 1]

Characteristics

Dynalfos are armored saurian enemies that serve as a stronger variant of Lizalfos, which they are similar in appearance to. They are, however, physically larger and more menacing than Lizalfos, boasting spikes across their bodies, and the weapons they wield range from blades to axes. They also tend to confront Link alone rather than in pairs, as their weaker counterparts do.

Ocarina of Time

Dinolfos appear in the Gerudo Training Ground and in Ganon's Castle in Ocarina of Time. In Master Quest, they can also be found in the Spirit Temple. They can be defeated by using the Shields to block their hits, and then attacking with the Swords once they let their guard down.

Majora's Mask

A Dinolfos first appears as the Mini-Boss of the Woodfall Temple, where Link must defeat it to receive the Hero's Bow. Dinolfos have an entirely new model. They wield a hand axe and are able to breathe fire, the latter trait making them dangerous foes for Deku and Zora Link.

More Dinolfos appear in the Snowhead Temple where Link faces two to rescue Stray Fairys, the Secret Shrine, where Link faces three at once, and in the Moon.

Twilight Princess

Dynalfos appear in the Temple of Time in Twilight Princess. They can be easily defeated by counterattacking with Hidden Skills, and are susceptible to the Shield Attack and the Helm Splitter. They can also be pelted with Bomb Arrows from a distance. However, this strategy will only work before they can spot Link. The Ball and Chain can also be used to get through their shields, allowing Link to easily hack away with his Sword.

It is difficult to perform an Ending Blow on Dynalfos, as they are quick to jump back onto their feet once knocked down. However, it is still possible to execute the maneuver provided Link is fast enough.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

Dinolfos appear as uncommon, elite Enemies in Hyrule Warriors, serving as Captains in several Forces. They resemble their Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask incarnations, with the addition of an arm gauntlet they use to defend with. Their attack strategy is identical to their Lizalfos counterparts, including their innate weakness to Bombs, except they are significantly stronger and more aggressive. Dinolfos may attack with the swords they carry, or breathe fire either in the form of fireballs or a stream.

In the Scenario "The Dragon of the Caves" of Cia's Tale, a Dinolfos appears as a Coliseum Receptionist in Volga's Forces, called Dinolfos Chieftain. He is accompanied by a Lizalfos Chieftain, and arrives as reinforcements when Cia tries to enlist Volga into her army. The Chieftains are much larger and stronger variants of Dinolfos and Lizalfos. They also appear in multiple main story Scenarios that include Volga, such as "The Sorceress of the Valley", "Land in the Sky", all Scenarios in Cia's Tale except "The Demon Lord", and even in a mission in Linkle's Tale, "Powers Collide". The Dinolfos Chieftain is portrayed as Volga's loyal servant, and he and the Lizalfos Chieftain both apologize to their master when they must retreat during the battle with Ganondorf in the Scenario "Darkness Falls".[3]

When defeated, they may drop Dinolfos Fangs as bronze Material, or occasionally Dinolfos Arm Guards as silver Material.

Nomenclature

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageNameMeaning
JapanJapaneseダイナフォス (Dainafosu) (OoT)[4]Dinofos
GermanyGermanDinodorus (HWDE)[5]
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Gallery

See Also

Notes

  1. In all versions of Majora's Mask prior to Majora's Mask 3D, Dinolfos were referred to as Dinofols.[2] This was changed with the release of Majora's Mask 3D.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 175 (OoT | OoT3D | MM | MM3D | TP | TPHD)
  2. "What?! Don't you know about the Dinofols? Use targeting methods while defending. And watch out for its fiery breath!" — Tatl (Majora's Mask)
  3. "Master, we fail you! So sssorry!" — Dinolfos Chieftain (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  4. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Shogakukan) pg. 144
  5. "Dinodorus" — Battlefield Info (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
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