Ball and Chain Soldier
Ball and Chain Trooper is an enemy in the Zelda Series frequently featured in 2D titles. Similar enemy known as Darkhammer can be found in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
Appearances
A Link to the Past
You first encounter this enemy as the mini boss of the first part of the game in Hyrule Castle's Dungeon, guarding Princes Zelda's cell. This enemy also appears later in the game when Link revisits Hyrule Castle after getting the Master Sword, as well as in Ganon's Tower
An easy way to defeat a Ball and Chain Trooper is to throw pots at it. It takes just two pots to defeat one. You can also incorporate a hit and run tactic. Run to it, hit it, and run before its swinging mace has a chance to hit you. Ball and Chain Troopers take several hits, but taking your time with a hit and run tactic is better than all-out-attacking, since it can quickly kill you if you do this.
Link's Awakening
The Ball and Chain Trooper is a rare enemy, found only once in Kanalet Castle. You need to defeat him because he guards one of the golden leaves that you must retrieve. He can be a difficult enemy because of his long range weapon. Before attacking, he will swing the ball and chain above his head slightly faster than normal. It is best to move in to attack him as soon as he pulls back his weapon. You may find that the spin attack is an effective strategy, since you have plenty of time to charge it while waiting for him to attack.
Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons
Four Swords
Four Swords Adventures
The Minish Cap
Ball and Chain Troopers are called Ball and Chain Soldiers in this game. They can be found in Palace of Winds and Dark Hyrule Castle. They will swing their spiked ball and chain around the room. Link can use his shield to protect himself from the ball. Once they swings it out at Link, he have a few seconds to run up and strike them.
Ball & Chain Soldier | |
Appears in the Palace of Winds and Dark Hyrule Castle. They not fast but that iron ball is a bruiser! Try to hit them after they swing the ball. |
Twilight Princess
- Main article: Darkhammer
There is only one Ball and Chain Trooper found throughout Twilight Princess called Darkhammer, and it serves as the miniboss of the Snowpeak Ruins.
Gallery
Gold Ball and Chain Trooper from A Link to the Past
Ball and Chain Trooper Sprite from Link's Awakening