Bokoblin

A Bokoblin from Skyward Sword.
Bokoblin
Type	Imp
Debut	The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

The Bokoblin is a recurring enemy from the Zelda series that seems to be a smaller relative of Moblins. These shorter creatures are also pig-snouted, but lack hoofed legs like pig-moblins. Their size allows for agility, but they are not nearly as strong as their larger counterparts.

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The Wind Waker

A Blue Bokoblin in The Wind Waker.

During The Wind Waker, Bokoblins made up most of Ganondorf's pirate forces. They were scattered around the Great Sea in different locations, particularly on rafts and Pirate Outposts.

Bokoblins seem to possess more intelligence than their larger counterparts. as they were used to operate the searchlights at Forsaken Fortress. They were also armed with telescopes that they used for lookout and as a makeshift weapon. On top of that, they often would hide within pots and other objects in attempts to ambush their enemies. However, Bokoblins on guard duty also tended to be sluggish and fell asleep often. In battle they most often wielded Machetes, Boko Sticks, or Telescopes. Green Bokoblins also had shields as well.

Twilight Princess

Bokoblins appeared early in the game. Blue Bokoblins wielded wooden clubs and were defeated with ease, but Red Bokoblins wielded swords and took more hits to defeat. They were mostly found patrolling the Faron Forest and Hyrule Field. Bokoblins also appeared in large numbers outside Hyrule Castle when it was under Ganondorf's rule.

Skyward Sword

A Cursed Bokoblin.

Bokoblins appeared as the most common enemy making up most of Ghirahim and Demise's hordes of monster forces, and they were around since ancient times. They appeared in all regions with variations that were each at least slightly different in attire, but they were all tied together by their love for "outlandish underpants", which Fi always makes sure to point out in her descriptions. Red Bokoblins were the most basic enemies, while Green Bokoblins appeared in caves and dungeons. The Blue Bokoblins were the most powerful out of them. There were further divisions amongst the Bokoblins due to their weaponry, with some wielding blades while others were archers. Some Red Bokoblins acted as leaders for their groups and would call for Bokoblins by blowing into a Monster Horn, which Link could swipe with the whip. Spoils sometimes dropped by Bokoblins included the Ornamental Skull and Golden Skull.

In addition to the normal variations based on skin color and weaponry, there were also two unique versions. Bokokblins found in past areas through usage of Timeshift Stones wore armor and were armed with electric swords which made them harder to attack. There was also a ReDead-based zombie-like version called the Cursed Bokoblin. These enemies were said to reanimate solely through hatred for the world and their love of outlandish underpants. No matter how many times they were defeated, Cursed Bokoblins would always get back up and could only be completely destroyed by hitting one with a fatal blow while it was down. They were also stunned by the Sacred Shield. The Cursed Bokoblins were primarily found in the Ancient Cistern's basement and a room of the Sky Keep.

Trivia

• Their name is derived from the common Zelda enemy 'Moblin', which gets its name from Goblin. 'Boko' likely refers to Boko Sticks, a common weapon used by Bokoblins; in reality their name is possibly derived from "bokoboko", a Japanese onomatopoeia for burbling noises, or possibly "bokoru", which is Japanese slang for "beating the hell" out of someone.
• Oddly enough, Bokoblins carry Joy Pendants in The Wind Waker.

See Also

• Moblin
• Miniblin
• Bulblin