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| caption  = A Red Bokoblin from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''

| location = '''''The Wind Waker'''''

----'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Faron Woods]]<br/>[[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]]<br/>[[Hyrule Field]]<br/>[[Kakariko Gorge]]<br/>[[Cave of Ordeals]]<br/>[[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]]

----'''''Skyward Sword'''''

'''Bokoblins''' are a common enemy found within [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They appear as large rat-like creatures and come in a variety of colors. These enemies will often wield weapons and will attempt to attack [[Link]] if he comes within their range of sight. They appear in the most recent game, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', and are this time more [[Moblin]] looking.

{{Float|left|[[File:WW_Bokoblin.png|130px|thumb|left|Wind Waker Bokoblin Art]]}}Bokoblins make their debut appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. They are a simple enemy that are fairly easy to kill, being the first enemy Link fights in the game. They come in 3 variations: Blue, Green, and Pink. They will occasionally drop [[Joy Pendant]]s after being defeated. Alternatively, Link can use his [[Grappling Hook]] to steal their Joy Pendants.

The Blue Variation is the simplest one, as Link can find them weaponless, and thus, defenseless. If they are holding a weapon, it is either a [[Deku Stick#Boko Stick|Boko Stick]], or a large sword.

The Green Variation is stronger than the blue, as they wield large swords and have shields, which they use to block Link's attacks.

The Bokoblins featured in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' come in two variants: the Red Bokoblins and the Purple Bokoblins. The two versions are mostly identical, the only major difference being that the Red variety can withstand much more damage than their Purple counterparts.   

Purple Bokoblins are fairly weak, and usually can be defeated quite easily, even with the wooden sword. They are encountered frequently in the Faron Woods area near the beginning of the game. They attack with wooden clubs, but do only a small amount of damage. They can generally be defeated in 3-4 hits with the wooden sword, and even less than that once a better sword is obtained. Arrows are also effective against them, and they can be stunned with the [[Slingshot]] or [[Gale Boomerang]]. Later in the game, Purple Bokoblins are almost entirely replaced with Red ones.  

The Red Bokoblins are very similar to the Purple ones, but have a few important differences, most prominently the fact that they can take much more damage. Some of they also carry wide, one-edged swords instead of wooden clubs, increasing their attack power. Despite their increased durability and attack, the Red Bokoblins have the same simplistic attack patterns as their purple counterparts. The recommend method of killing them is to either get them into a prone position with a larger strike, (such as the Jump Attack, Spin Attack, or the [[Hidden Skills#Back Slice|Back Slice]]) and use the [[Hidden Skills#Ending Blow|Ending Blow]]; stun them with a Shield Attack and then use the [[Hidden Skills#Helm Splitter|Helm Splitter]]; or to put away your sword and use the [[Hidden Skills#Mortal Draw|Mortal Draw]]. All of these attacks will finish them off in one hit. When in groups, it is recommended to use the [[Hidden Skills#Jump Strike|Jump Strike]] (if it has been unlocked) to quickly dispatch or stun most of them.

Bokoblins are common enemies, found in almost every location throughout the game. When they detect Link's presence (except for the Archer Bokoblins), they will sprint towards him and strike at him with their weapons. Some also hold horns which they will blow to call out reinforcements. These are the most common enemy in the game, and are found in every region.

{{Float|left|{{Fi|Red Bokoblin}}}}This version of the Red Bokoblin has two black horns on its head and wears a leather vest & loincloth. Normal Bokoblins wield rusty machete-like swords when found in [[Faron Woods]] and a club covered in spiny green vines when found around [[Eldin Volcano]] and block Link's slashes. They will move the sword from left to right, or hold it up, blocking directional attacks from Link's blade.

They will occasionally drop [[Ornamental Skull]]s or [[Golden Skull]]s when defeated.

{{Float|left|{{Fi|Red Bokoblin (Leader)}}}}Red Bokoblin Leaders have the same look and tactics as the sword Bokoblins, the only difference being the blue cap it wears and the [[Monster Horn (Skyward Sword)|horn]] it carries.{{Ref|SS|1970|Fi}} If a Leader spots Link it will utilize its horn as an alarm calling for backup. In the beginning, the only way to get rid of this horn is to kill the leader. However, once Link has completed the [[Ancient Cistern]] and obtained the [[Whip]], he can now use it to steal the horn from the Leader's waist belt. This does not kill the Bokoblin; it simply steals the horn.  

They will occasionally drop a Monster Horn when defeated.

{{Float|right|{{Fi|Red Bokoblin (Archer)}}}}Archers are characterized by a skull cap and a bandanna covering its mouth. Every different colored Bokoblin archer behaves generally the same way. When they spot Link they will raise an alarm much like the Bokoblin Leaders. Archers attack from a distance.{{Ref|SS|1973|Fi}} Although the archers range can be dangerous early on in the game, it only takes one hit to take them out.

Archer Bokoblins are often found atop towers. Link can use bombs to destroy the towers, bringing the Bokoblins down with them. Unlike the other Bokoblins they will not sprint towards Link, but will instead shoot arrows at him. They are pretty much defenseless in close quarter combat, usually only requiring a single sword strike.

{{Float|left|{{Fi|Cursed Bokoblin}}}} A new variation known as the [[Cursed Bokoblin]] are zombified enemies found within the underground section of the [[Ancient Cistern]]. They are much slower than the normal variation and do not have a sword to block Link's attacks. However, they're much tougher than they look, as they can take a seemingly endless amount of hits from Link's sword. The most efficient way to kill them is by using the [[Fatal Blow]] once they have been knocked down. Also, when Link brandishes any of the shields in the [[Sacred Shield]] series, the Cursed Bokoblins appear to be afraid of the shield and begin to retreat back from Link.{{Ref|SS|1980|Fi}}

In the battle with [[Koloktos]], the [[boss]] has the ability to summon a small horde of Cursed Bokoblins. They are much easier to kill because Link can kill them with an ordinary sword strike, and there is no need for a Fatal Blow. They come in groups of three or four. When Link fights them outside the boss room they often appear in huge numbers and, sometimes, if Link does manage to defeat one, another will take its place. They are also able to follow Link across many obstacles, such as climbing ropes.

{{Float|left|{{Fi|Green Bokoblin}}}}Green Bokoblins wield hammers and are seen to be wearing white skull caps and tooth necklaces. They are basically a dungeon version of the Red Bokoblin, but take slightly more damage.{{Ref|SS|1976|Fi}} These also come in an Archer variety which looks exactly the same as a Red Archer, only green.{{Ref|SS|1977|Fi}} They enjoy caves, and because of this the color of their skin has turned green.

Technoblins are ancient Bokoblins that had access to high tech weapons.{{Ref|SS|1972|Fi}} These Bokoblin are often found when a [[Timeshift Stone]] is activated near a Bokoblin Skeleton in [[Lanayru Desert]]. The tactics for defeating this variation are the same as any other sword wielding Bokoblin. Link must be extra careful not to hit the sword they carry as it is electric and can be very dangerous to Link. If Link's sword makes contact with this weapon he is shocked and looses one heart.  

When using a [[Shield]] against this type it is best to use the [[Wooden Shield]], [[Sacred Shield]], or [[Hylian Shield]] because one strike from its weapon will disintegrate an [[Iron Shield]]. When fighting a Technoblin that appeared in conjunction with a Timeshift Stone, if Link knocks it out of the time rift zone it turns back into a skeleton.

File:Bokoblin.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', The first generation of Bokoblins.

File:BokoblinTWW-ConceptArt.jpg|Bokoblin (''The Wind Waker'') Concept Art from [[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]].

File:Bokoblin_%282%29.png|From ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', Both are sword Bokoblins and appear in various areas and dungeons throughout the game.

File:Bokoblin-02.png|A red Bokoblin from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' with his cap on

File:normal_Bokoblin-Archer.jpg|An Archer version from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''

File:Zelda_skyward_art-3.jpg|A Bokoblin that appears to wield an electrical weapon, From ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''

File:Bokoblin-Cursed-Medium.png|Artwork of a Cursed Bokoblin from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''