#34 (62 points, nominated by Octopus Prime [8], Daikaiju [2])
First Appearance: Legend of Zelda
Knights corrupted by Ganon's demonic energy, Darknuts typically patrol dungeons with incredible defense. In the original game, only their back would take damage, and only from swords or bombs, making rooms full of them incredibly tense encounters. Darknuts would return in the Wind Waker as imposingly large armored warriors whose armor was impervious to "the hero", save dodge roll leaps that cut off the belts that kept their fortifications intact. Twilight Princess evolves them a little bit further, with sword play being a big part of stripping off their protection, but they become much more nimble and cocky without their heavy gear, even throwing their enormous sword at "the hero" like it was nothing! They also appear in Link's Awakening, The Minish Cap, Four Swords and Four Swords Adventures, Cadence of Hyrule and Hyrule Warriors.
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