Chilfos
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| Chilfos | |
|---|---|
.png) A pair of Chilfos | |
| First appearance | Twilight Princess (2006) |
| Location(s) | Snowpeak Ruins Cave of Ordeals |
| Attack method | Throwing their spear or stabbing with it |
| Weapon(s) | Icicle spears |
| Effective weapon(s) | Sword Bomb Arrows Ball and Chain |
Chilfoses are enemies from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. They are Stalfos-like creatures who are constructed of ice rather than bones. They are found most prominently in the Snowpeak Ruins, but they also appear in the Cave of Ordeals. Chilfoses wield long, icy spears to throw at their targets. Upon spotting an intruder, they will throw their weapon with great accuracy. Since they are creatures of ice, they can freeze the moisture in the air to create new spears within seconds. The Chilfoses themselves are seen to be "born" out of large icicles that often line the ceilings in the Snowpeak Ruins. When these fall down, Chilfoses are instantly formed.
Chilfoses can be destroyed in one hit by the Ball and Chain, a Bomb Arrow, or a Helm Splitter. A Spin Attack can break their spears while they are holding on to them. However, approaching the Chilfoses is not recommended since their spears offer them an incredible range of attack that is even longer than Link's.
[edit] Etymology
The name Chilfos could have been derived from the word chill, meaning "coldness". The suffix –fos is also present, which is found in the names of many soldier-like enemies such as Stalfos and Lizalfos.
