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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]]. | A '''Ball and Chain Trooper''' is an enemy in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'']] Series frequently featured in 2D titles. Similar enemy known as [[Darkhammer]] can be found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===A Link to the Past=== | ===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 [[Princess 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]] | |||
You first encounter this enemy as the mini boss of the first part of the game in Hyrule Castle's Dungeon, guarding | |||
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. | 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=== | ===Link's Awakening=== | ||
The Ball and Chain Trooper is a rare enemy, found only once in [[Kanalet Castle]]. Link must defeat him, as he guards one of the | |||
The Ball and Chain Trooper is a rare enemy, found only once in Kanalet Castle. | [[Golden Leaf|Golden Leaves]] that he must retrieve. This enemy can be a difficult foe due to its long-range weapon. Before attacking, it will swing 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. | |||
ball and chain above | |||
===Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons=== | ===Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons=== | ||
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===The Minish Cap=== | ===The Minish Cap=== | ||
Ball and Chain Troopers are called Ball and Chain Soldiers in this game. They can be found in [[Palace of Winds (The Minish Cap)|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 and Chain Troopers are called Ball and Chain Soldiers in this game. They can be found in [[Palace of Winds (The Minish Cap)|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. | ||
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===Twilight Princess=== | ===Twilight Princess=== | ||
{{Main|Darkhammer}} | {{Main|Darkhammer}} | ||
There is only one Ball and Chain Trooper found throughout '' | 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== | ==Gallery== | ||
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A 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 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 Princess 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. 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 will swing 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.
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.
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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
