The Iron Knuckle is a recurring enemy type in the Legend of Zelda series. They debuted in  The Legend of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987) and returned for the first time in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) and the last time so far in The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (2000).

There were three Iron Knuckle based Boss Characters so far with Rebonack in Zelda II, Naboruu in OoT and General Onox in LoZ: Oracle of Seasons (2001).

The Iron Knuckles are kinda similar to the Darknut enemies, they wear heavy armor and weapons. The 3d Models and faces of the Gerudo were used in OoT and MM but it was never confirmed that they were not just used to save resources. 

 

The Iron Knuckles from the Legend of Zelda Games: an Overview

Charactername:  Iron Knuckle / Iron Knuckles   Developed /Created by Nintendo
Gameseries: The Legend of Zelda   First seen on:  NES
First Game: The Legend of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link   Year first seen:  1987
Last Game: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (2000)   Birthplace:  
Role(s) and Characteristics: Enemy Type   Weapons: Sword & Shield , Heavy Axes
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Official Game Art like promotional Illustrations of the Iron Knuckles from The Legend of Zelda

     
 

Iron Knuckle Zelda OoT Official Game Art Render

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)

 

 


 

The Iron Knuckles in Game-Art-HQ Art Projects

   

 The Iron Knuckles are not yet a part of  Link’s Blacklist

 


 

Selected Fan Art of  the Iron Knuckles

       
       

 


 

Updates and Additions in the Iron Knuckle Gallery and Overview: