Moblin

Moblins are foot soldiers created in Ganon's image. They are pig-like beasts and are frequent to the games. They were first introduced in The Legend of Zelda and are making an appearance in Skyward Sword.

Legend of Zelda

Moblins appeared in two varieties, Orange and Blue. The only difference between the two is that the Orange one requires two hits to defeat, while the Blue one requires three. They attack by running into Link and on occasion shoot arrows.

A few Moblins appear in caves and will give Link rupees to keep their hiding place hidden.

Adventure of Link

Moblins appear near the beginning of the game in forests and provide ten experience points.

A Link to the Past

Moblins appear in the Dark World.

Ocarina of Time

Moblins appear in the Sacred Forest Meadow to Link as an adult. They will charge at him should he enter their field of vision. While charging, Link cannot hurt them. They are vulnerable to the Longshot and can be taken down with one hit.

Main article: Club Moblin

A Great Moblin guards the entrance to the Forest Temple and is notably more difficult. It swings a giant club at Link, shooting out clouds of Dust which will knock Link back if he is hit. It is vulnerable to the Bow and the Hookshot, though the Hookshot isn't practical to use until upgraded to the Longshot.

Wind Waker

Moblins appear most notably inside the Forsaken Fortress and patrol the fortress. The first time Link enters the fortress, he is without a sword. Due to this, if a Moblin catches him, they will throw him in prison should they see him. They are quite stupid and can be easily fooled by hiding beneath a barrel. The second time through the Moblins won't be frightened to attack the young hero with their spears. Moblin Spears are among the weapons that Link can use to fight with.

Moblins also appear in Hyrule Castle frozen in time before Link draws the Master Sword. After doing so, they will begin to patrol the castle and will attack Link.

They drop Joy Pendants upon defeat for the Spoils Bag.

Minish Cap

Despite being made in Ganon's image, Ganon does not appear in the Minish Cap. This makes the Moblin's appearance in the game peculiar. They appear partway through the game and frequent the overworld. Two variants appear, Spear Moblins and Bow Moblins. Spear Moblins will charge at Link, and Bow Moblins will fire arrows. They can be easily defeated by stunning them with the boomerang and then slashing them with Link's sword.

Skyward Sword

Moblins return in Skyward Sword and their appearance has changed quite a bit, now they are fat, red and are bigger than Link himself, they hold a wooden square shaped shield that can be cut into very small pieces leaving the Moblin vulnerable to attack. Also you can dash into the shield causing you to jump over the Moblin then slash away at his behind. This time around they look like they will be a more common enemy than they were in other games in the series.

Gallery

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  Orange Moblin Artwork from The Legend of Zelda

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  Blue Moblin Artwork from The Legend of Zelda

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  Orange Moblin Sprite from The Legend of Zelda

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  Blue Moblin Sprite from The Legend of Zelda

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  Moblin Artwork from The Legend of Zelda

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  Moblin Sprite from A Link to the Past

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  Blue Pig Moblin Sprite from Link's Awakening, Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Ages

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  Blue Pig Moblin Sprite from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

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  Red Pig Moblin Sprite from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

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  Red Moblin Sprite from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

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  Blue Pig Moblin Sprite from Link's Awakening, Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Ages

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  Blue Moblin Sprite from Link's Awakening, Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Ages

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  Moblin Artwork from The Wind Waker