  this article describes several types of fictional enemy creatures encountered in the legend of zelda series of video games. while many enemies can be killed solely with link's sword, others require the use of specific items to eliminate. in addition, starting with the wind waker, some enemies wield weapons such as swords or lit torches that can be used by link after destroying the enemy. these items serve a single use and eliminate other obstacles by means such as smashing open a doorway or burning down a blocked passage.  specific enemies also hold key items that can be obtained by either killing the monster or using the grappling hook.  ==creation and influence== enemies in the legend of zelda series first appeared as basic, combatant obstacles in the legend of zelda. although initially conveyed as two-dimensional sprites, in the newer games, starting with ocarina of time, they are rendered by 3d computer graphics. ==enemy types== ===armos=== armos are living statue enemies. according to the minish cap, they were created to guard the wind tribe, and there is a minish-sized chamber inside them where they can be turned on or off. they typically pose as statues or suits of armor, but attack when approached. some armos statues are inanimate and can be moved like blocks. there is a larger, stronger variety of armos known a
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