Editing Bokoblin

{{species infobox
|image=[[File:TotK Bokoblins Artwork.png|250px]]<br>Artwork for ''The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom''
|first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'' (2002)
|latest_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom]]'' (2023)
|variants=[[Bomb Bokoblin]]<br>[[Boss Bokoblin]]<br>[[Cursed Bokoblin (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild)|Cursed Bokoblin (''Breath of the Wild'')]]<br>[[Cursed Bokoblin (The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword)|Cursed Bokoblin (''Skyward Sword'')]]<br>[[Skull Bokoblin]]<br>[[Stalkoblin]]<br>[[Technoblin]]
|relatives=[[Bulblin]]<br>[[Miniblin]]<br>[[Moblin]]
|comparable=[[Hinox]]
}}
'''Bokoblins''' are small and weak, yet versatile imp or goblin-like enemies. They are related to [[Moblin]]s, which are usually depicted as being larger and stronger whenever they appear together. Due to their weakness, Bokoblins frequently appear in groups, and commonly exhibit crude social behaviors between each other.

==History==
===''The Legend of Zelda'' series===
====''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''====
Bokoblins debut in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]''. Here, they come in slate, green, and pink colors. They are small and skinny, wear pirate-like garb, and have short, pig-like noses with a prominent horn over them. Like many entities in the game, they are heavily stylized to be expressive, in their case having large mouths. They generally appear standing posted in specific spots, often yawning or even slightly napping. Sometimes, they can be found curled up in [[pot]]s; while rare early on, this is the primary way they appear in most later dungeons, where they are otherwise replaced with stronger enemies.

Slate-colored Bokoblins typically wield Boko Sticks, or more rarely large machetes, and are quite weak. One is initially encountered in the Fairy Woods on Outset Island, with two more being dropped there by [[Kargaroc]]s. Later, they man the giant searchlights in the [[Forsaken Fortress]]. Green ones wield machetes and wooden shields, and are slightly stronger, with more defensive ability from the shield. One is initially encountered as a mini-boss in the Forsaken Fortress, with two later appearing as a group mini-boss atop [[Dragon Roost Cavern]] before being replaced by a Moblin. Slate and green ones continue to appear as common dungeon enemies throughout the game, and can pick up and use other enemies' dropped weaponry. If no weapons are available, they instead attack Link with a flying kick. Pink ones carry [[telescope]]s that they peer through, and are found primarily on rafts and stacks on the [[Great Sea]]. This type can only carry weaponry if dropped by another type, though they only rarely appear near other colors. If this type picks up a weapon in the same hand as its telescope, the two objects will simply clip through one another. If a Bokoblin is hit with the [[Grappling Hook]], it will revoke a [[Joy Pendant]] to Link, which otherwise occasionally drop from them upon defeat. If a Bokoblin is pushed off a ledged it is facing towards, it may grab on to pull itself back up.

====''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''====
Bokoblins reappear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''. Here, they are native to [[Faron (region)|Faron province]]. They are purple with bat-like faces and white hair, and wield wooden club. They simply run at Link and attempt to hit him when they spot him. When not pursuing him, they walk around with their weapons slung over their shoulders, and sometimes two will stand still next to each other and seemingly talk between each other. They initially appear quite early in the game, where they take [[Talo]] hostage after he chases a [[monkey]] into [[Faron Woods]]. They later appear throughout the [[Forest Temple]] and the Faron, southern [[Eldin (region)|Eldin]], and western (eastern in the [[Wii]] version) [[Lanayru (region)|Lanayru]] sections of [[Hyrule Field]]. The latter two locations introduce stronger and tougher pink ones with metal weapons, which become common in Faron and Eldin following [[Midna]]'s restoration from near-death midway through the game, and appear throughout the first half of [[Hyrule Castle]]. However, their role instead goes to the more aggressive [[Bulblin]]s elsewhere.

An unused model depicts what potentially is a Twilight-corrupted version of Bokoblins, though it is not implemented into the final game.

====''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'', Bokoblins' role is expanded greatly, now being the most common type of enemy. They are depicted as nomadic and social, having adopted many of the Bulblins' traits. They have large noses, sagging cheeks, floppy pierced ears, and tall, conical heads with a pair of black horns near the top. As noted by [[Fi]] in her comments on each variety, they all wear leopard-patterned undergarments. They primarily appear in red, and have a number of behaviors associated with them. Basic Bokoblins will simply attack and guard with clubs, but the archer Bokoblins, told apart by their face wraps and hats, fire arrows. Some Bokoblins in [[Eldin (region)|Eldin]] throw an endless supply of [[boulder]]s down the mountainside. The leader Bokoblins, told apart from their bandanas, can call upon other Bokoblins by blowing into a horn. Bokoblins set up large camps, disturbing many of the local people and wildlife. They are seemingly terrified of certain flying insects, as if they see the [[Beetle (item)|Beetle]], they will attempt to flee in a panic, even if that kills them in the process, such as falling off a [[tightrope]] or dropping a held boulder onto their own head. Archers will instead attempt to shoot it down. Bokoblins sometimes drop [[Ornamental Skull]]s, and rarely [[Golden Skull]]s. The [[Whip]] can also be used to take [[Small Key]]s and the summoning horns from them.

Aside from Red Bokoblins, Green Bokoblins appear in underground areas, with their complexion apparently being due to the lack of sun exposure. They tend to wear skulls on their heads. Blue Bokoblins are the strongest coloration, and appear outside and in dungeons in later parts of the game. Other varieties include the ancient electricity-using [[Technoblin]] and the zombified [[Cursed Bokoblin (The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword)|Cursed Bokoblin]].

In one late return trip to Eldin, Link is caught in severe weather from an eruption, and is then raided by Bokoblins before being locked up. At this point, his inventory items are all replaced by icons of Bokoblin heads. With help from a [[Mogma]] named [[Plats]], Link needs to sneak around the mountain to get his items back while avoiding the Bokoblins and their newly-fortified security measures, lest they catapult boulders onto him, killing him instantly.

An enormous horde of Bokoblins with a few scattered other monsters is summoned by [[Ghirahim]] in the [[Sealed Grounds]] in a last ditch effort to stall Link. This horde contains several hundred Bokoblins of various types, though they do not attempt to guard like they normally would. Some with summoning horns here run extremely fast, and play the tune the [[Ocarina|Flute]] plays in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''.

====''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'', Bokoblins are once again the most common enemy. They are also the first enemy Link will meet after leaving the [[Shrine of Resurrection]]. Bokoblins have long ears and short heads with a single small horn on top. Bokoblins have a variety of weapons associated with them, such as clubs, bats, spears, and bows. They also sometimes will wield Moblin weapons or long-dropped [[Hylian]] weapons. Most of their gear is wooden, and as such catches fire easily. Bokoblins are commonly found milling around, sometimes dancing in their encampments. They also sometimes are seen hunting, either by running around looking for food, hiding in grass to ambush, or even riding on the backs of [[horse]]s or even [[bear]]s on occasion. Generally, they have poor eyesight, but when on horseback, they can see extremely far. If weaponless, Bokoblins will fight with their fists, throwing rocks when Link is unable to be reached. In some encampments, some Bokoblins will be stationed upon high platforms, and will blow into a horn if they see Link to alert their comrades. If a Bokoblin sees a [[bomb]], it will usually investigate it before whacking it away. If they see a swarm of [[bee]]s, they will run away in a panic. Defeated Bokoblins, depending on their color, may leave behind their horns, fangs, or various internal organs. Link can also purchase a [[Bokoblin Mask]] from [[Kilton]], which causes them to instead react to Link with curiosity rather than aggression.

Aside from the normal red Bokoblins, stronger blue and black ones appear quickly as well. After Link has defeated an extremely large amount of enemies, silver-colored ones will start appearing, having an extremely large amount of strength and health. DLC modes include an even stronger gold-colored variety. At night, Bokoblins will usually be asleep, aside from the horn-wielding and mounted ones. At this time, the skeletal [[Stalkoblin]]s may come out of the ground. Additionally, [[Cursed Bokoblin (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild)|Cursed Bokoblin]]s appear, being a floating skull spawned by a [[malice]] eye.

====''The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom]]'', Bokoblins use a variation of their design from ''Breath of the Wild'', with longer and more jagged horns. They are shown to be led by colossal, obese chieftains.

===''Hyrule Warriors'' series===
====''Hyrule Warriors''====
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', Bokoblins use their design from ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword'', and appear as basic troops. Bokoblin captains and archers look like their respective counterparts from ''Skyward Sword'' as well, though the former are far larger. Bokoblin [[summoner]]s have large antelope-like skulls on their heads.

====''Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity''====
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'', Bokoblins in their ''Breath of the Wild'' design appear as the most basic enemy troop. They can use a number of different weapons, primarily Boko weapons from said game. Slightly large ones sometimes lead small groups of them and may command them to attack in tandem by blowing a horn. Additionally, giant ones occasionally defend [[outpost]]s. Very often, they assist a [[Moblin]] acting as their [[captain (Hyrule Warriors)|captain]]. Red and blue ones appear throughout the game, black ones start appearing in chapter 4, while silver ones start appearing in chapter 5.

===''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''===
[[File:CoH Bokoblin green.png|frame]]
In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'', Bokoblins appear in green, red, black, and purple, using their design from ''Breath of the Wild'', but with clothes like the ones in ''Skyward Sword''. They are basic enemies that move toward the player character on every other beat. When not moving, they dance. Their behavior is based on the Skeleton enemy in the original ''{{wp|Crypt of the NecroDancer}}''.

In the future Hyrule included in updated versions of the original release and the base version of the physical release, a stronger teal type was added, along with the masked [[Skull Bokoblin]]s and [[bomb]]-carrying [[Bomb Bokoblin]]s. Both types can be of any of the aforementioned colors.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Bokoblin TWW artwork.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'' artwork
TWW Bokoblin.png|''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'' data render
TP Bokoblin art.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'' artwork
SS Bokoblin archer art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'' artwork (archer)
SS Bokoblin leader art.jpg|''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword'' artwork (leader)
Bokoblin HW artwork.jpg|''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' artwork
TP manga Blin army splash page.png|[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (manga)|''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' manga]]
CoH Bokoblin red.png|''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]''
CoH Bokoblin black.png|''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''
CoH Bokoblin purple.png|''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''
CoH Bokoblin teal.png|''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''
Bokoblin BotW artwork.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'' artwork
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ボコブリン
|JapR=Bokoburin
|JapM=Bokoblin
|Fre=Bokoblin
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|Spa=Bokoblin
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|Ita=Boblin
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|Ger=Bokblin
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[[Category:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker enemies]]
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[[Category:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword enemies]]
[[Category:Hyrule Warriors troops]]
[[Category:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild enemies]]
[[Category:Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda enemies]]
[[Category:Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity troops]]
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