I died so many times because a Red Boko had this...

I don't know how the heck you die to that unless you don't know the basics of a perfect dodge\parry and using a shield to protect yourself from attacks.

well, I was on a quarter heart and had no good weapons or armor, had done none of the divine beasts and hadn't even met a Lizalfo yet...

And in botw? I might be wrong...