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{{Infobox|enemy
{{Infobox|enemy
|name    = Ball and Chain Trooper
| image = [[File:BallAndChainTrooper.png]]
|image   = [[File:BallAndChainTrooper.png]]
| caption      = Sprite of Ball and Chain Trooper from A Link to the Past
|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]]''
| threat =
| location = [[Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)|Hyrule Castle]]<br>[[Hyrule Castle Tower]]<br>Castle/Dungeon
| attack =
|weapon = [[Sword]]<br>[[Bow]]
| 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]]
| related =
}}
}}


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]]''.
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===
You first encounter 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]], as well as in [[Ganon's Tower]]
[[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 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 [[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 rare enemy, found only once in [[Kanalet Castle]]. Link must defeat him, as he guards one of the
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 Ages Enemies}}
{{Cat|Oracle of Ages Enemies}}
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