Boarblins,(LANS)[1] also known as Pig Warriors,(LA | OoS | OoA)[2] are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series. Another Variant of Boarblins is known as a Spear Moblin.
Characteristics
Link's Awakening
Boarblins are relatives to Moblins in Link's Awakening.[3] Unlike the Bulldog moblins of the forest, Boarblins have a porcine-like appearance, resemble the moblins of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and live primarily in Tal Tal Heights and Ukuku Prairie. They behave in an identical manner to Moblins and also appear in a Sword variant.
Oracle of Seasons
Pig Warriors appear in blue and red variants in Oracle of Seasons. A Sword-wielding variant can also be found. Pig Warriors have less health than Moblins in this game. The Great Moblin is the boss of a gang of Pig Warriors. They operate in Moblin's Keep, where the Great Moblin is fought. After his defeat, the Pig Warriors are driven away to the other land in a Linked Game. After their defeat in Labrynna, they can be found in Sunken City, forced to make and sell Bombs.[4][5]
In a Linked Game, a friendly Pig Warrior will give Link the Tokay Linking Secret.[6][7]
Oracle of Ages
Pig Warriors appear in blue and red variants in Oracle of Ages. A Sword-wielding variant can also be found. Pig Warriors have less health than Moblins in this game. The Great Moblin is the boss of a gang of Pig Warriors. They operate in Great Moblin's Keep, where the Great Moblin is fought. After his defeat, the Pig Warriors are driven away to the other land in a Linked Game.
Echoes of Wisdom
Boarblins return, coming in Club and Boomerang variants, along with Dark versions when in proximity to a rift.
Other Appearances
Link's Awakening (Cagiva)
In the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva, a Boarblin is seen about to execute Tarin for his crimes against Owablin only for Link to save him by defeating the foe using his "Link Dynamite Kick".
Nomenclature
In Japan, the enemy is known as Butablin, spelled as ブタブリン. Buta is the Japanese word for pig.
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Gallery
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A Sword-wielding Pig Warrior from Link's Awakening -
A Sword-wielding Boarblin from Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch -
Concept of Boarblins from Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch -
A red Sword-wielding Pig Warrior from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages -
A blue Sword-wielding Pig Warrior from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages -
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The Club Boarblin dark variant from Echoes of Wisdom -
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The Boomerang Boarblin Lv. 2 dark variant from Echoes of Wisdom -
A Boarblin in the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva
See Also
References
- ↑ Dreamer Art Book, Nintendo Co., Ltd., pg. 29
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 197 (LA | OoS | OoA)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 96
- ↑ "Bwee... Hoom...The poor Great Moblin. Having to make Bombs here..." — Pig Warrior (Oracle of Seasons)
- ↑ "Bwee... We'll overcome these troubles and create a new tomorrow!" — Pig Warrior (Oracle of Seasons)
- ↑ "Bwee! Link! I'm no enemy! I heard a rare secret. Do you want to hear it?" — Pig Warrior (Oracle of Seasons)
- ↑ "This secret is related to the Tokay people in Labrynna!" — Pig Warrior (Oracle of Seasons)
