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.

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

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  Ball and Chain Trooper Sprite from A Link to the Past

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  Ball and Chain Trooper Sprite from Link's Awakening