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, being the first enemy you fight in the game. They come in 3 variations: Blue, Green, and Pink. They will occasionally drop Joy Pendants after being defeated. Alternatively, you can use your grappling hook to steal their Joy Pendants.

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 and have shields, which they use to block with.

Pink Variation

The pink variation is probably the smallest threat of them all, as the only weapon that it carries is a 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 them have small caps on top of their heads or wear leopard skin underwear, but these do not seem to have an effect on how they battle.

Bokoblins are common enemies, found in many different areas 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.

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. They will move the sword from left to right, or hold it up, blocking directional attacks from Link's blade.

Archer Bokoblin

Archer Bokoblins are found in towers. Link can use bombs to destroy the towers, bring the Bokoblins down with them.

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 are difficult to kill, and 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.