Bokoblin
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| A Bokoblin from The Wind Waker. | |
| Bokoblin | |
| Type | Imp |
| Debut | The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker |
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 are not nearly as strong as their larger counterparts.
Information
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, particularily on rafts and Pirate Outposts.
Bokoblins seem to possess more intelligence than their larger counterparts. They were used to operate the searchlights at Forsaken Fortress. They are also armed with telescopes that they use for lookout and as a makeshift weapon. On top of that, they often will hide inside pots and other objects in order to ambush their enemies. However, Bokoblins that are guarding areas tend to be sluggish and fall asleep often. In battle they most often wield Machetes, Boko Sticks, or Telescopes. Green Bokoblins also wield shields as well.
Twilight Princess
Bokoblins appear early in the game. Blue Bokoblins wield wooden clubs and are defeated with ease, but Red Bokoblins wield swords and take many more hits to defeat. They are mostly found patrolling the Faron Forest and Hyrule Field. Bokoblins also appear in large numbers outside Hyrule Castle (when it is under Ganondorf's rule).
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.
- Oddly enough, Bokoblins carry Joy Pendants in The Wind Waker.