The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds/Enemies


 * Blob: A basic enemy found on the plains of Hyrule. It's slightly aggressive, with a fearsome waddle attack. Takes two sword hits before death. Found around Hyrule


 * Buzz Blob: The tougher version of a Blob that will deliver a nasty shock if struck with melee weapons. Hit it with with the boomerang or hookshot to stun it or simply shoot it with arrows. Found around Hyrule.


 * Octorok: Red mollusk enemies that spit rocks. It's advised to use a shield when fighting these to block incoming projectiles. There is also a type that shoots rocks in 4 directions. Appears outside the Eastern Palace and alongside rivers and swamps.


 * Crow: This highly original enemy may look like a crow, but is in fact a hyperpowerful killing machine. It swoops down from trees to attack, and is quite weak. It's also normally too high to attack, but can be struck just after it swoops down. Crows often drop hearts and rupees (?), so it's recommended to grind using these enemies.


 * Zora: These are rogue frog-people that dwell in rivers and lakes. They'll pop up in the water, spit a fireball, and submerge and re-emerge elsewhere - these fireballs cannot be blocked with the regular shield (?).They cannot be attacked from the water, so it' best to hit them with the bow or ice rod. Not all are hostile, though - some will gladly stop for a nice chat. Found in the Waterfall of Wishing and Lake Hylia.


 * Tektite: Blue spidery-looking monsters with one large eye. They'll try and jump on Link, but can be easily sliced with three sword hits before they get the chance. They often appear in groups, so try to take on one at a time to stop yourself getting swarmed. Stronger red Tektites also dwell on Lorule's snowy equivalent of Death Mountain. Found outside the Eastern Palace and on Death Mountain.


 * Rat: Another original enemy! Rats are basic foes - they run around aimlessly and take one hit to kill. No real strategy needed, although tougher, yellow-furred Dark Rats appear in the Desert Palace with the same attack pattern. Found in caves.


 * Rope: Rope are just snakes in everything but name. They act nearly identically to Rats, although with slightly more health. Found in various caves.


 * Poe: A ghost in yellow robes carrying a lantern containing the soul of their previous life. Fly around aimlessly, but can still be pretty darn annoying. It's best to watch out in the graveyard, as many gravestones you push will release Poes. Found in the Graveyard.


 * Armos: In and around the Eastern Palace, you may come across certain statues that come to life - these are the Armos. They often show up in pairs and take three hits to kill. It's also best to hit any statues you come across with the sword first to ensure that they're not Armos in disguise. Found in and around the Eastern Palace.


 * Rolling Ball: These invincible obstacles appear in both the Eastern Palace and the Dark Palace. In the first corridor in the former, remember that a large Rolling Ball will appear for every 3 that roll down the pathway. In the Dark Palace, however, it's best to just Wall-Merge to avoid them. The shield will also prove useful when in tight spots.


 * Popo: 'A sentient mass of tentacles' says the Zelda Wiki. A spaghetti monster says I. These little blue and red monsters wriggle slowly towards Link, but are incredibly weak; use a spin attack when surrounded by them on all sides. A red and yellow version appears in Turtle Rock, but is no more dangerous. Found in the Eastern Palace, House of Gales and Turtle Rock.


 * Stalfos: Skeletons that can jump out of the way of incoming sword attacks; it's best to use the bow or nearby pots to take 'em out. Green ones appear in the Eastern Palace, whereas a red variety appears in the Tower of Hera. These crimson skeletons will throw bones after jumping, so keep your shield up at all times!


 * Sword/Trident Soldier: Soldiers formed from paintings created by Yuga. Green ones are the weakest, and the hierarchy then goes to blue to the formidable reds. Sword and Trident Soldiers can block incoming attacks with their weapon, so it's best to attack them with arrows or stun them first, but they're quite quick.


 * Bow/Spear Soldier: These Soldiers will run backwards, shooting projectiles. Use your shield to block incoming attacks and then strike them while they reload!


 * Bomb Soldier: Soldiers wielding bombs. If surrounded by regular Soldiers, and you catch sight of one of these chaps, try to lead the crowd away from them, as their bombs can be deadly. They also have a lovely habit of standing on high ledges, where your attacks can't reach them. However, you can, if you're quick, pick their own bombs up and throw them back up at them! Bomb Soldiers take two bombs to kill.


 * Rupee-Like: Even you aren't safe from Rupees in this day and age. When you notice a patch of suspicious looking Rupees - whether in the Overworld, in caves or in a dungeon - try hitting them with the sword. This will make you pick up regular Rupees, but the sword will bounce off fake ones. Get close enough to these counterfeits and the disguised Rupee-Like will show itself. These tube-shaped enemies will swallow Link and eat his Rupees, but you can recollect them if you kill the thief fast enough (?).


 * Sand Crab: Fast-moving green-clawed crabs. They do minimal damage, but can still be deadly in groups. Because they only dash sideways, try to attack them from the front or behind. Found around Lake Hylia and the Waterfall of Wishing.


 * Keese: Bats that will flap around quickly and noisily. They're annoying, but speedy, so hit them as soon as they get close! Found in the House of Gales and various caves.


 * Bari: Flying jellyfish that come in many colours and can become electrified at certain intervals. If you attack them with the sword while they're electrified, you'll get a nasty shock! In areas full of flying Bari such as the Swamp Palace, try shooting them with the bow. Found in the House of Gales, Skull Woods, the Swamp Palace and the Desert Palace


 * Biri: Red and yellow Bari will split into two tiny Biris after being attacked. They're electrified as soon as they split, so be patient and time your attacks carefully!


 * Eyegore: These are fearsome cyclops statues that come in green, red and blue. They cannot be attacked while their eye is closed, so try to lure them into combat by running near them. It's best to use the sword or fire rod if surrounded by Eyegores, or if at close combat. However, the bow is devastating when it hits the monster's eye. Found in the House of Gales and Thieves' Hideout.


 * Rolling Log: Invincible obstacles that roll along a set path. Jump over them with the Tornado Rod! Found in Turtle Rock and the House of Gales.


 * Bubble: Who named this thing? An absolute bozo. These aren't fun floaty bubbles, but TERRIFYING FLYING SKULLS SHROUDED IN FLAMES. Normally indestructible, their flames can be extinguished with the Tornado Rod, leaving them vulnerable to attack. Found in the House of Gales, while an icy variant is found in the Ice Ruins.


 * Deadrock: Little rock dinosaurs found on Death Mountain. They are VERY fast, so try to kill them as soon as you catch sight of it. If Link strikes a Deadrock with his sword, it will turn into a stone statue. Then, use bombs or the hammer to destroy the statue and kill the Deadrock!


 * Boulders: These will roll down paths in the Death Mountain caves. Try to Wall-Merge away from them, or alternatively strike them with the hammer. The hammer takes a while to use, so make sure to keep a slight distance when attacking them. Certain Boulders have Rupees embedded in them, and will give them up when you smash them.


 * Hardhat Beetle: Despite the name, these guys look more like walking jellyfish wearing blue or red helmets. The blue ones in the Tower of Hera can knock you back when you hit them, which could result in you falling to a lower floor. The hammer will not make them knock you back, however. Take two to three sword hits to kill. The red Hardhat Beetles found in the lower levels of the Ice Ruins will knock you back into a bottomless pit, so try to knock them off the platforms with the fire rod or Hookshot.


 * Terrorpins: What a great pun. Terrorpins are semi-adorable red tortoises found in the Tower of Hera. The sword can't penetrate their tough carapaces, so flip them with the hammer and slash at their vulnerable underbellies.