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| image = [[File:BallAndChainTrooper.png]] | |||
|image | | caption = Sprite of Ball and Chain Trooper from A Link to the Past | ||
|game | | threat = | ||
| location = [[Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)|Hyrule Castle]]<br>[[Hyrule Castle Tower]]<br>Castle | | attack = | ||
|weapon | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' | ||
| location = '''''A Link to the Past''''' {{Hide|[[Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)|Hyrule Castle]]<br>[[Hyrule Castle Tower]]}} | |||
----'''''Link's Awakening''''' {{Hide|[[Kanalet Castle]]}} | |||
----'''''Oracle of Seasons''''' {{Hide|[[Tarm Ruins]]<br>[[Ancient Ruins]]<br>[[Temple Remains]]<br>[[Sword & Shield Maze]]}} | |||
----'''''Oracle of Ages''''' {{Hide|[[Crown Dungeon]]<br>[[Ancient Tomb]]<br>[[Black Tower]]}} | |||
----'''''Four Swords''''' {{Hide|[[Chamber of Insight]]<br>[[Talus Cave]]}} | |||
----'''''Four Swords Adventures''''' {{Hide|[[Hyrule Castle (Stage)|Hyrule Castle]]<br>[[Tower of Flames]]<br>[[The Field]]<br>[[Temple of Darkness]]<br>[[The Ice Temple]]<br>[[Realm of the Heavens (Stage)|Realm of the Heavens]]<br>[[Palace of Winds (Four Swords Adventures)|Palace of Winds]]}} | |||
----'''''The Minish Cap''''' {{Hide|[[Palace of Winds (The Minish Cap)|Palace of Winds]]<br>[[Dark Hyrule Castle]]}} | |||
| weapon = [[Sword]]<br>[[Bow]]<br>[[Jar]] | |||
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}} | }} | ||
A '''Ball and Chain Trooper''' is an enemy in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'']] Series frequently featured in 2D titles. | A '''Ball and Chain Trooper''' is an enemy in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'']] Series frequently featured in 2D titles. A 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=== | ||
[[Link]] first encounters this enemy as the mini-boss of the first part of the game in Hyrule Castle's Dungeon, 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 | An easy way to defeat a Ball and Chain Trooper is to throw [[jar]]s 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 Troopers take several hits, but taking his time with a hit and run tactic is better than all-out-attacking, since it can quickly kill Link if he does this. | ||
===Link's Awakening=== | ===Link's Awakening=== | ||
The Ball and Chain Trooper is a | The Ball and Chain Trooper, 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 will swing 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 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 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. | ||
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File:BallChainTrooper-LA-Sprite.png|Ball and Chain Trooper Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' | File:BallChainTrooper-LA-Sprite.png|Ball and Chain Trooper Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' | ||
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{{Cat|Oracle of Seasons Enemies}} | {{Cat|Oracle of Seasons Enemies}} | ||
{{Cat|Oracle of Ages Enemies}} | {{Cat|Oracle of Ages Enemies}} | ||
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Sprite of Ball and Chain Trooper from A Link to the Past
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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] Hyrule Castle Tower of Flames The Field Temple of Darkness The Ice Temple Realm of the Heavens Palace of Winds The Minish Cap [show] | |
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A Ball and Chain Trooper is an enemy in the Zelda Series frequently featured in 2D titles. A similar enemy known as Darkhammer can be found 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 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.
An easy way to defeat a Ball and Chain Trooper 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 Troopers take several hits, but taking his time with a hit and run tactic is better than all-out-attacking, since it can quickly kill Link if he does this.
Link's Awakening
The Ball and Chain Trooper, 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 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
References
- ↑ "Knight" — Link's Awakening Nintendo Player's Guide, pg. 102