Ball and Chain

The Ball and Chain is a recurring Item in The Legend of Zelda series.^[1]

Location and Uses

Twilight Princess

The Ball and Chain is located in one of the northernmost rooms of Snowpeak Ruins, where the mini-boss Darkhammer is found. Darkhammer uses the Ball and Chain as its main weapon, and once defeated, Link can pick it up and add it to his inventory.

The Ball and Chain can be used to break through ice and rocks and inflict heavy damage on enemies. Link can also swing it to damage any enemy around him. Some enemies, such as Stalfos, can be defeated with a single hit of the Ball and Chain. After being thrown, the Ball and Chain will return to Link, causing damage to any enemy in its path back to him. Enemies like ReDeads and Chilfos can be defeated in one throw this way. The Ball and Chain is the only weapon aside from cannons that can defeat Freezards.

When Link holds the Ball and Chain in his hands, it can be used to deflect incoming projectiles, such as Chilfos' ice spears, as well as avoid being blown away by the City in the Sky's strong winds. However, due to the weight of the item, Link moves considerably slower while it is visibly equipped.

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

Hyrule Warriors

In Hyrule Warriors, the Ball and Chain appears as part of Link's Gauntlets Weapon. It is used for the standard attack string, but put away while the gloves are used for other various attacks. The Ball and Chain can be upgraded through Adventure Mode to a golden ball with additional spikes and to a Chain Chomp.

Silver Gauntlets with the Ball and Chain
Golden Gauntlets with the golden Ball and Chain
Power Gloves with the Chain Chomp

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name	Meaning
	Japanese	チェーンハンマー (Chēn Hanmā)	Chain Hammer
	Chinese^SI	链锤 (liàn chuí)	Chain Hammer
	French	Boulet	Ball
	German	Morgenstern	Morning Star
	Italian	Martello ferrato	Hammer Shod
	Spanish	Mangual	Flail