Lynel

Lion-headed centaurs, the series' toughest foes.

Lynels are big, strong centaur-like monsters with a lion's head and cattle horns, first seen in the original Legend of Zelda.

Quick Facts

First game: The Legend of Zelda

Lore & Background

They come in red, blue, white and silver, the colour marking how strong each one is. In Breath of the Wild they are extremely powerful and resist attacks.

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