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Ball and Chain Trooper is an enemy found in found [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]. You first encounter this enemy as the 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]]
'''Ball and Chain Soldiers''', also known as '''Ball and Chain Troopers''', are recurring enemies in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. A similar enemy known as [[Darkhammer]] appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''.


==Strategy==
==Appearances==
===A Link to the Past===
[[Link]] first encounters this enemy as the Mini-Boss of the first part of the game in the [[Hyrule Castle Tower]], guarding [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]'s cell. This enemy also appears later in the game when Link revisits Hyrule Castle after getting the [[Master Sword]].


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.  
The most effective method to defeat a Ball and Chain Soldier is to throw jars at it. It takes just two jars to defeat one. Link can also incorporate a hit and run tactic. Run to it, hit it, and run before its swinging ball and chain has a chance to hit Link. Ball and Chain Soldiers take several hits, but taking his time with a hit and run tactic is better than all-out-attacking, since it can quickly defeat Link if he does this.  


{{Cat|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Enemies}}
===Link's Awakening===
The Ball and Chain Soldier, known as the '''Knight''',{{Ref|pg. 102|'''Knight'''|''[[Link's Awakening Nintendo Player's Guide]]''}} is a Mini-Boss found only once in [[Kanalet Castle]]. Link must defeat him, as he guards one of the [[Golden Leaf|Golden Leaves]] that he must retrieve. This enemy can be a difficult foe due to its long-range weapon. Before attacking, it swings the ball and chain above its head slightly faster than normal. It is best to move in to attack it as soon as it pulls back its weapon. The [[Spin Attack]] is an effective strategy, since Link has plenty of time to charge it while waiting for him to attack. A few other methods to defeat him include the long-range arrows which can do wonders here. Link can also throw a Bomb towards him to defeat him.
 
===Oracle Games===
 
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===Four Swords===
 
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===Four Swords Adventures===
 
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===The Minish Cap===
Ball and Chain Soldiers can be found in the [[Palace of Winds (The Minish Cap)|Palace of Winds]] and [[Dark Hyrule Castle]]. They swing their spiked ball and chain in a circle while slowly walking around and hurls it at Link when he is in range. Link can use the Shield to protect himself from the ball. Once they swing it out at Link, he has a few seconds to run up and strike them.
 
{{Figurine|Ball & Chain Soldier|Ball & Chain Soldier figurine.gif|Appears in the Palace of Winds and Dark Hyrule Castle. They're not fast but that iron ball is a bruiser! Try to hit them after they swing the ball.}}
 
===Twilight Princess===
{{Main|Darkhammer}}
There is only one Ball and Chain Soldier found throughout ''Twilight Princess'' called [[Darkhammer]], and it serves as the Mini-Boss of the [[Snowpeak Ruins]].
 
===A Link Between Worlds===
Ball and Chain Soldiers are first encountered within the upper floors of [[Inside Hyrule Castle|Hyrule Castle]]. They appear like their predecessors from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', in which they whip around a large ball and chain. Link can quickly run in and deliver a sword slash to attack the enemy, or use a long-range weapon to prevent taking damage.
 
In [[Lorule Castle]], more powerful Ball and Chain Soldiers can be found. These soldiers are donned in dark armor and carry a ball and chain that is lit on fire. These enemies are much more difficult to defeat, but the [[Ice Rod]] can be effective in stunning them to get a few hits in at a time.
 
===Tri Force Heroes===
 
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Ball-and-Chain-Trooper-Gold.png|Gold Ball and Chain Soldier from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:BallChainTrooper-LA-Sprite.png|Ball and Chain Soldier Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX|Link's Awakening DX]]''
File:BallChainSoldier.gif|Ball and Chain Soldier Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
</gallery>
 
{{References}}
 
{{Listbox|A Link to the Past Enemies}}
{{Listbox|Link's Awakening Bosses}}
{{Listbox|A Link Between Worlds Enemies}}
 
{{Cat|A Link to the Past Enemies}}
{{Cat|Link's Awakening Mini-Bosses}}
{{Cat|Oracle of Seasons Enemies}}
{{Cat|Oracle of Ages Enemies}}
{{Cat|Four Swords Enemies}}
{{Cat|Four Swords Adventures Enemies}}
{{Cat|The Minish Cap Enemies}}
{{Cat|A Link Between Worlds Enemies}}
{{Cat|Tri Force Heroes Enemies}}

Revision as of 02:20, February 28, 2021

Ball and Chain Soldier
BallAndChainTrooper.png
Ball and Chain Soldier Sprite from A Link to the Past

Games

Location

A Link to the Past [show]
Link's Awakening [show]
Oracle of Seasons [show]
Oracle of Ages [show]
Four Swords [show]
Four Swords Adventures [show]
The Minish Cap [show]
A Link Between Worlds [show]

Threat

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Attacks

Oracle of Seasons
1-2 Heart.png Ball and Chain
1-2 Heart.png Contact
Oracle of Ages
1-2 Heart.png Ball and Chain
1-2 Heart.png Contact

Effective
Weapons

Link's Awakening
Sword - 8 hits
Bombs - 2 hits
Bow - 2 hits
Oracle of Seasons
Sword - 4 hits
Bombs - 2 hits
Oracle of Ages
Sword - 4 hits
In General
Sword
Bow
Jar

Ball and Chain Soldiers, also known as Ball and Chain Troopers, are recurring enemies in The Legend of Zelda series. A similar enemy known as Darkhammer appears in Twilight Princess.

Appearances

A Link to the Past

Link first encounters this enemy as the Mini-Boss of the first part of the game in the Hyrule Castle Tower, guarding Princess Zelda's cell. This enemy also appears later in the game when Link revisits Hyrule Castle after getting the Master Sword.

The most effective method to defeat a Ball and Chain Soldier is to throw jars at it. It takes just two jars to defeat one. Link can also incorporate a hit and run tactic. Run to it, hit it, and run before its swinging ball and chain has a chance to hit Link. Ball and Chain Soldiers take several hits, but taking his time with a hit and run tactic is better than all-out-attacking, since it can quickly defeat Link if he does this.

Link's Awakening

The Ball and Chain Soldier, known as the Knight,[1] is a Mini-Boss found only once in Kanalet Castle. Link must defeat him, as he guards one of the Golden Leaves that he must retrieve. This enemy can be a difficult foe due to its long-range weapon. Before attacking, it swings the ball and chain above its head slightly faster than normal. It is best to move in to attack it as soon as it pulls back its weapon. The Spin Attack is an effective strategy, since Link has plenty of time to charge it while waiting for him to attack. A few other methods to defeat him include the long-range arrows which can do wonders here. Link can also throw a Bomb towards him to defeat him.

Oracle Games

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Four Swords

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Four Swords Adventures

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The Minish Cap

Ball and Chain Soldiers can be found in the Palace of Winds and Dark Hyrule Castle. They swing their spiked ball and chain in a circle while slowly walking around and hurls it at Link when he is in range. Link can use the Shield to protect himself from the ball. Once they swing it out at Link, he has a few seconds to run up and strike them.

Ball & Chain Soldier
Ball & Chain Soldier figurine.gif Appears in the Palace of Winds and Dark Hyrule Castle. They're 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 Soldier found throughout Twilight Princess called Darkhammer, and it serves as the Mini-Boss of the Snowpeak Ruins.

A Link Between Worlds

Ball and Chain Soldiers are first encountered within the upper floors of Hyrule Castle. They appear like their predecessors from A Link to the Past, in which they whip around a large ball and chain. Link can quickly run in and deliver a sword slash to attack the enemy, or use a long-range weapon to prevent taking damage.

In Lorule Castle, more powerful Ball and Chain Soldiers can be found. These soldiers are donned in dark armor and carry a ball and chain that is lit on fire. These enemies are much more difficult to defeat, but the Ice Rod can be effective in stunning them to get a few hits in at a time.

Tri Force Heroes

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Gallery

References