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.
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[]
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
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)
