Bokoblin

The Bokoblin is an enemy found in the Zelda series. They appears 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 it's range of sight.

The Wind Waker

Bokoblins had their debut appearance in The Wind Waker. They are a simple enemy that is pretty easy to kill, as it is the first enemy you fight in the game. They come in 3 variations: Blue, Green, and Pink.
=== Blue Variation ===
The blue variation is the simplest one, as you may find them weaponless. If they are holding a weapon, it's either a Boko Stick, or a large sword.
=== Green Variation ===
The green variation is stronger than the blue, as they wield large swords, but they also have shields, which they use to block with.
=== Pink Variation ===
The pink variation is probably the smallest threat of them all, as they have no weapon they can attack you with. They just hold a simple telescope. These bokoblins are only found on watch towers or rafts around the Great Sea.

Twilight Princess

The Bokoblins also make an apperance in Twilight Princess, although there are only two varations. They are just as short but are much less intellegent. They are common in the southern and eastern parts of Hyrule Field as well as Faron Woods. There they are with their blue skinned variants and use a stick to fight. Later in the game you meet their purple variations which wield swords and take many more hits to kill than their previous form.

Although the Bokoblins aren't the smartest creatures in the Zelda series, they are not completely brainless, as shown in the beginning of the game where two can be seen talking.

Skyward Sword

Bokoblins have a much different visual look this time around, taking on a more moblin-like appearance. Some of the orange moblins have a small cap on top of their head and also have leopard skin underwear, but it does not seem to have an effect on how they battle.

They wield small swords and will use them to block Link's attacks. They will move the sword from left to right, or hold it up, blocking directional attacks from Link's blade. Three successful hits from the sword will defeat a Bokoblin.

Bokoblins are commonly found in both field and fire areas of the game. When they detect Link's presence, they will sprint towards him and strike at him with their sword.

Later on in the game, Bokoblins will be armed with bows and arrows, making them even more dangerous. As you progress through the game they will also be able to take more strikes from your sword. Projectile weapons will be a more efficient way to take down this variation.

Green Variation

Green Bokoblins wield hammers and are seen to be wearing skull caps. Some are found on tightropes, where link must make them fall off to continue.

Orange Variation

This variation of the Bokoblin has three different types. Sword wielding, Club wielding and Archer.

Sword Bokoblin

Sword Bokoblins wield machete-like swords and block Link's slashes.

Zombie Variation

A new variation known as zombie bokoblin, are zombified enemies found in the underground section of the ancient cistern. They are slower than the normal variation and do not have a sword to block Link's attacks. However, they come at Link endlessly, are difficult to kill, and a new one comes as soon as Link kills one. They are also able to follow Link across many obstacles, such as climbing ropes.