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'''Bokoblins''' are an enemy found in the Zelda series. They appear as large rat-like creatures and come in a variety of colors. These enemies will often wield weapons and will attempt to attack Link if he comes within their range of sight. They appear in the most recent game, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', and is this time more [[Moblin]] looking.

[[File:Bokoblin archer.png|150px|thumb|right|Bokoblin Archer]]Archers are characterized by a skull cap and a bandanna covering its mouth. Every different colored Bokoblin archer behaves generally the same way. When they spot you they will raise an alarm much like the Bokoblin Leaders. Archers attack from a distance. Although the archers range can be dangerous early on in the game, it only takes one hit to take them out.

Archer Bokoblins are often found on towers. Link can use bombs to destroy the towers, bring the Bokoblins down with them. Unlike the other Bokoblins they will not sprint towards Link, but will instead shoot arrows at him. They are pretty much defenseless in close quarter combat, usually only requiring a single sword strike.

A new variation known as cursed bokoblin, are zombified enemies found in the underground section of the [[Ancient Cistern]]. They are slower than the normal variation and do not have a sword to block Link's attacks. However, they're much tougher than they look, as they can take a seemingly endless amount of hits from Link's sword. The most efficient way to kill them is by using the [[Fatal Blow]]. Also, when Link brandishes any of the shields in the [[Sacred Shield]] series, the cursed Bokoblins appear to be afraid of the shield and begin to retreat back from Link. In the battle with [[Koloktos]], it has the ability to summon some Cursed Bokoblins. They are much easier to kill because you can kill them with an ordinary strike, and there is no need for a Fatal Blow. They come in groups of three or four. When you fight them outside the boss room they often appear in huge numbers and, sometimes, if Link does manage to defeat one, another will take its place. They are also able to follow Link across many obstacles, such as climbing ropes.

Technoblins are ancient Bokoblins that had access to high tech weapons. These Bokoblin are often found when a [[Timeshift Stone]] is activated near a Bokoblin Skeleton in Lanayru Desert. The tactics for defeating this variation are the same as any other sword wielding Bokoblin. Link must be extra careful not to hit the sword they carry as it is electric and can be very dangerous to Link. If Link's sword makes contact with this weapon he is shocked and looses one heart.  

When using a [[Shield]] against this type it is best to use the [[Wooden Shield]], [[Sacred Shield]], or [[Hylian Shield]] because one strike from its weapon will disintegrate an [[Iron Shield]]. When fighting a Technoblin that appeared in conjunction with a Timeshift Stone, if you knock it out of the time rift zone it turns back into a skeleton.