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|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:ALBW Moblin art.jpg|250px]]<br>Artwork of a sword and shield-using Moblin in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]'' | ||
|first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' | |first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda | |latest_appearance=''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'' | ||
|notable=[[Great Moblin]] (in ''Ocarina of Time'')<br>[[Moe]]<br>[[Monster Lady]]<br>[[Nilbom the Tailor]] | |notable=[[Great Moblin]] (in ''Ocarina of Time'')<br>[[Moe]]<br>[[Monster Lady]]<br>[[Nilbom the Tailor]]|expandable=yes | ||
|variants=[[Big Moblin]]<br>[[Boarblin]]<br>[[Cursed | |variants=[[Big Moblin]]<br>[[Boarblin]]<br>[[Cursed Moblin]]<br>[[Moblin Chief]]<br>[[Quick Moblin]]<br>[[Secret Molblin]]<br>[[Stalmoblin]] | ||
|relatives=[[Bokoblin]]<br>[[Bulblin]]<br>[[Miniblin]] | |relatives=[[Bokoblin]]<br>[[Bulblin]]<br>[[Miniblin]] | ||
|comparable=[[Goriya]]<br>[[Oinker]]<br>[[Sky Shield Soldier]]<br>[[Spear Soldier]]<br>[[Sword Guard]]<br>[[Taros]] | |comparable=[[Goriya]]<br>[[Oinker]]<br>[[Sky Shield Soldier]]<br>[[Spear Soldier]]<br>[[Sword Guard]]<br>[[Taros]] | ||
|expand=expandable | |expand=expandable | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Moblins''', originally translated as '''Molblins''',<ref>''The Legend of Zelda'' instruction booklet, page 30.</ref><ref>''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' instruction booklet, page 28.</ref><ref>Nintendo Power Source (February | '''Moblins''', originally translated as '''Molblins''',<ref>''The Legend of Zelda'' instruction booklet, page 30.</ref><ref>''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' instruction booklet, page 28.</ref><ref>Nintendo Power Source (February 5, 1998). [http://web.archive.org/web/19980224223651/http://www.nintendo.com/gb/zelda/level2a.html How to Enter Bottle Grotto]. ''Nintendo: Legend of Zelda Strategy''. Retrieved December 30, 2019.</ref> are common enemies that usually wield spears and live in forests, though they occasionally use other weapons and can be found in other environments. In fixed-camera games, they are commonly among the weakest and most common of humanoid enemies, though in free-camera games, this role often goes instead to the related [[Bokoblin]]s, with Moblins being depicted as stronger. Generally, they resemble bulldogs or pigs, with the latter being more common in later games. They are commonly characterized as being greedy and unintelligent. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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====''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''==== | ====''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''==== | ||
[[File:Molblin ZII sprite.png|frame|left]] | [[File:Molblin ZII sprite.png|frame|left]] | ||
In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', Molblins appear | In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', Molblins appear in early forest areas, and come in three colors. Orange, red, and blue Molblins tend to run from off-screen, throw their spears, and then run back off screen. Orange Molblins can also charge forward in endless amounts. When they do this, they do not give experience points upon defeat. In fact, in Western releases, being hit by this type of Moblin takes away experience points. | ||
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====''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''==== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', Moblins (also referred to as '''Moriblins'''<ref>Loe, Casey. ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' Perfect Guide. Page 71.</ref>) only appear in the [[Sacred Grove|Sacred Forest Meadow]] in the future. They resemble brown bulldogs with gold-colored armor. They are quite large, but only have a single hit point. [[Navi]] also lacks commentary on them, and in fact cannot even target them. They slowly walk back and forth through the maze-like area, charging into Link if they see him | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', Moblins (also referred to as '''Moriblins'''<ref>Loe, Casey. ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' Perfect Guide. Page 71.</ref>) only appear in the [[Sacred Grove|Sacred Forest Meadow]] in the future. They resemble brown bulldogs with gold-colored armor. They are quite large, but only have a single hit point. [[Navi]] also lacks commentary on them, and in fact cannot even target them. They slowly walk back and forth through the maze-like area, charging into Link if they see him. At the end, a [[Great Moblin|large Moblin with a club]] will be fought. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]'', Moblins' models are refined an especially large amount to more closely resemble their artwork, with their facial wrinkles now being modeled instead of just textured on. | ||
Moblins in this game have an unused behavior.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time/Unused_Actors,_Objects,_%26_Variables#ovl_En_Mb The Cutting Room Floor]</ref> Moblins that are roughly adult Link's size who actively search for Link instead of patrolling a single area or being stuck in place exist within the game's coding. If spawned, they can be blocked with the shield, though this carries the risk of them pushing Link into a corner inescapably due to how the knockback works. | Moblins in this game have an unused behavior.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time/Unused_Actors,_Objects,_%26_Variables#ovl_En_Mb The Cutting Room Floor]</ref> Moblins that are roughly adult Link's size who actively search for Link instead of patrolling a single area or being stuck in place exist within the game's coding. If spawned, they can be blocked with the shield, though this carries the risk of them pushing Link into a corner inescapably due to how the knockback works. | ||
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====''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages''==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages''==== | ||
[[File:Moblin red OoS-OoA sprite.png|frame]] | [[File:Moblin red OoS-OoA sprite.png|frame]] | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]'', both Moblins and Pig Warriors (now themselves simply called Moblins) appear in red and blue. The latter are now led by the [[Great Moblin]]. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]'', both Moblins and Pig Warriors (now themselves simply called Moblins) appear in red and blue, using spears and swords. The latter are now led by the [[Great Moblin]]. In the former game, a golden Moblin can be found as part of a quest, and boomerang-wielding red Moblins can be found in the [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]] as a stand-in for [[Goriya]]s, while normal ones are common in the [[Woods of Winter]] and appear in the dungeon accessible from it, [[Snake's Remains]]. In the latter game, they are common in the [[Fairies' Woods]] and the [[Deku Forest]], which are the same place in different time periods, and also appear in [[Spirit's Grave]] and the [[Crown Dungeon]]. In both games, Link can use the [[Moblin Ring]] to look like a Moblin. | ||
In the former game, a golden Moblin can be found as part of a quest, and boomerang-wielding red Moblins can be found in the [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]] as a stand-in for [[Goriya]]s, while normal ones are common in the [[Woods of Winter]] and appear in the dungeon accessible from it, [[Snake's Remains]]. | |||
In the latter game, | |||
====''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords''==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords''==== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]'', Moblins use their design from the development of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', being large brown pigs with large mouths and small legs. They can wield either spears or bows, being called '''Spear Moblins''' and '''Bow Moblins'''. Spear Moblins charge forwards when they see a Link, with Bow Moblins being a closer analogue to the previous 2D behavior. | |||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]'', Moblins use their design from the development of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', being large brown pigs with large mouths and small legs. They can wield either spears or bows'. Spear | |||
====''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''==== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', Moblins are top-heavy pigs with big smiles and beady eyes. They are depicted as a medium-strength enemies, with their previous role as a typical weak enemy for the most part given to the smaller [[Bokoblin]]. They come in two colors, being brown and teal, possibly referencing their colors in the first game | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', Moblins are top-heavy pigs with big smiles and beady eyes. They are depicted as a medium-strength enemies, with their previous role as a typical weak enemy for the most part given to the smaller [[Bokoblin]]. They come in two colors, being brown and teal with teal being stronger, possibly referencing their colors in the first game. They wield large spears, now specifically called [[Moblin Spear]]s, which they can swing or thrust. When not attacking, they often hold their spears horizontally to guard against Link's own attacks. If they lose their spears, they will continue to attack with their fists. They are incapable of using other weapons. They also carry [[Skull Necklace]]s around their necks, which can be stolen with the [[Grappling Hook]]. Brown Moblins simply fight, but teal Moblins often carry lanterns, which they can throw to cause a temporary huge blaze of fire. However, teal ones are occasionally found without lanterns, such as in the sunken [[Hyrule Castle]]. | ||
Teal Moblins primarily appear in the [[Forsaken Fortress]], where they constantly look and sniff for intruders. On Link's first visit, he has lost his sword and as such is defenseless, so being discovered by one will cause him to automatically be thrown in a jail cell. He can sneak past by hiding in [[barrel]]s. When they are sniffing, they are more aware of Link's movements, and will jolt when they become suspicious of his presence. One Moblin, [[List of implied characters#Moe|Moe]], made friends with one of the girls captured there, [[Maggie]], and provided her with enough Skull Necklaces that her formerly-destitute father made a fortune selling them. | |||
While initially encountered as guards in the Forsaken Fortress, Moblins are not directly fought until [[Dragon Roost Cavern]], where a [[Kargaroc]] airlifts a | While initially encountered as guards in the Forsaken Fortress, Moblins are not directly fought until [[Dragon Roost Cavern]], where a [[Kargaroc]] airlifts a brown one to the top of the mountain after Link defeats two green [[Bokoblin]]s, with all three acting as the dungeon's mid-boss. A similar encounter occurs in the [[Forbidden Woods]], where two are dropped in at one point. After this, however, they typically appear already present, with teal ones appearing in later visits to the [[Forest of Fairies]] and both types appearing in the [[Earth Temple (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]] and the [[Wind Temple]]. | ||
The Moblin design in the game is ultimately what inspired the aesthetic the rest of the game would have. | The Moblin design in the game is ultimately what inspired the aesthetic the rest of the game would have. | ||
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====''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap''==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap''==== | ||
[[File:Bow Moblin TMC sprite.png|frame]] | [[File:Bow Moblin TMC sprite.png|frame]] | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]'', Moblins appear with their varieties and graphics from ''Four Swords'' | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]'', Moblins appear with their varieties and graphics from ''Four Swords'', and color variations from ''The Wind Waker''. However, the colors do not seem to denote any functional difference. A teal one is initially summoned to battle Link by [[Vaati]] after he gains two of the [[Element]]s. Brown ones can be found commonly afterwards, with the teal ones reappearing in [[Dark Hyrule Castle]]. Their [[Figurine]]s and the [[Swordsman's Newsletter]] claim that Spear Moblins appear in the [[Minish Woods]], but this in fact is not true. The Newsletter also calls Moblins a good source of income, likely due to them having a relatively high probability of dropping red Rupees and green [[Kinstone]] shards. There is also a Moblin in disguise as a woman living in [[Percy]]'s house; this [[Monster Lady]] is exposed if the torches in the house are lit. The Moblin will then bribe Link with Rupees to not tell anyone, similar to the Secret Molblins from the first game. Additionally, a red-tinted Moblin is prominently featured in the game's stained-glass-style backstory shown at both the beginning and when the [[Four Sword]] is complete. | ||
====''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''==== | ||
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====''The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds''==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds''==== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]'', Moblins appear in [[Lorule]] with the same purpose as in ''A Link to the Past''. They are now orange and stockier, and their spears can hurt other enemies. There is also a shirtless shield-wielding variety, that acts more like [[Sword Guard|Sword Soldier]]s. Unlike Sword Soldiers, their shields are very large and difficult to hit around. The shield can be | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]'', Moblins appear in [[Lorule]] with the same purpose as in ''A Link to the Past''. They are now orange and stockier, and their spears can hurt other enemies. There is also a shirtless sword-and-shield-wielding variety, that acts more like [[Sword Guard|Sword Soldier]]s. Unlike Sword Soldiers, their shields are very large and difficult to hit around. The shield can be sliced with the [[Master Sword Lv2]] or [[Master Sword Lv3]], and can also be removed with the [[Hookshot]]. This type has two strength variations, with the weaker ones having blue loincloths and the stronger ones having red loincloths, though due to the positioning this can be difficult to notice. | ||
====''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes''==== | ====''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes''==== | ||
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====''Zelda's Adventure''==== | ====''Zelda's Adventure''==== | ||
In ''[[Zelda's Adventure]]'', Moblins are called '''Mobilins'''. They appear in the forest regions, and generally just wander around aimlessly, attacking [[Princess Zelda]] if they see her. A [[talking mushroom]] jokes about how "slow and stupid" they are, claiming they are "still trying to eat soup with a fork." | In ''[[Zelda's Adventure]]'', Moblins are called '''Mobilins'''. They appear in the forest regions, and generally just wander around aimlessly, attacking [[Princess Zelda]] if they see her. A [[talking mushroom]] jokes about how "slow and stupid" they are, claiming they are "still trying to eat soup with a fork." | ||
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In the Battle Quest mode of ''[[Nintendo Land]]'', hand-crafted representations of Moblins appear as the primary enemies, coming in many colors, such as cyan, tan, pink, and purple, with each getting slightly more powerful. Due to generally being weak, however, they tend to attack in large groups. Most wield clubs, though some toss a single bomb and run away, while others hold still and shoot burning arrows. The club-wielding ones can also carry shields made from wood or metal; much like in ''Skyward Sword'', the player can slice through the former, though both types use their shields to guard from specific angles rather than just from the front. Some with clubs or bombs also wear cooking pots as helmets for further protection, though the archers always wear floppy, wide-brimmed hats. The game also features a giant type called [[Big Moblin]]s and a thin, ambushing type called [[Quick Moblin]]s. | In the Battle Quest mode of ''[[Nintendo Land]]'', hand-crafted representations of Moblins appear as the primary enemies, coming in many colors, such as cyan, tan, pink, and purple, with each getting slightly more powerful. Due to generally being weak, however, they tend to attack in large groups. Most wield clubs, though some toss a single bomb and run away, while others hold still and shoot burning arrows. The club-wielding ones can also carry shields made from wood or metal; much like in ''Skyward Sword'', the player can slice through the former, though both types use their shields to guard from specific angles rather than just from the front. Some with clubs or bombs also wear cooking pots as helmets for further protection, though the archers always wear floppy, wide-brimmed hats. The game also features a giant type called [[Big Moblin]]s and a thin, ambushing type called [[Quick Moblin]]s. | ||
===''Hyrule Warriors'' | ===''Hyrule Warriors''=== | ||
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' and its remakes, Moblins appear as the Wooden Shield Moblins from ''Skyward Sword''. Metal Shield Moblins are just called "Shield Moblins," despite both having shields. Neither type of shield can be destroyed. They are very powerful, have a large amount of defensive area, and are quite durable. However, they are generally quite slow. They have many attacks. They can swing their spears back and forth over a wide area, throw them a great distance, charge quickly, flop onto their bellies, and spin around rapidly while moving around. The latter two attacks leave them open for powerful attacks to be made against them, and the last one can be canceled out in later rereleases. In the [[Adventure Mode]] maps, Moblins are represented by the orange Moblins from ''The Legend of Zelda'', while the Shield Moblins are represented by the teal ones. | In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' and its remakes, Moblins appear as the Wooden Shield Moblins from ''Skyward Sword''. Metal Shield Moblins are just called "Shield Moblins," despite both having shields. Neither type of shield can be destroyed. They are very powerful, have a large amount of defensive area, and are quite durable. However, they are generally quite slow. They have many attacks. They can swing their spears back and forth over a wide area, throw them a great distance, charge quickly, flop onto their bellies, and spin around rapidly while moving around. The latter two attacks leave them open for powerful attacks to be made against them, and the last one can be canceled out in later rereleases. In the [[Adventure Mode]] maps, Moblins are represented by the orange Moblins from ''The Legend of Zelda'', while the Shield Moblins are represented by the teal ones. | ||
===''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''=== | ===''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''=== | ||
In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'', Moblins appear as stout pigs, and appear in various colors. When they detect the player character, they throw their spear in the air, which will land on the marked space in the next beat. | |||
In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'', Moblins appear as stout pigs, and appear in | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
TLoZ Molblin art.jpg|''The Legend of Zelda'' | TLoZ Molblin art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' | ||
Moblin | Moblin blue TLoZ sprite.png|''The Legend of Zelda'' | ||
TLoZ MB Molbrin.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda (Milton Bradley)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' (Milton Bradley) | |||
TAoL Molblin orange art.jpg|''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'' (orange) | |||
TAoL Molblin red art.jpg|''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' (red) | |||
TAoL Molblin blue art.jpg|''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' (blue) | |||
Molblin red ZII sprite.png|''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' | |||
Molblin blue ZII sprite.png|''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' | |||
ALttP BBII Moblin.jpg|''[[Barcode Battler II]]'' | |||
Sword Moblin LA sprite.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' | |||
OoT Moblin art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' | |||
Moblin blue OoS-OoA sprite.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]/[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Ages]]'' | |||
TWW Moblin art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'' | |||
Spear Moblin TMC sprite.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]'' | |||
Bow Moblin blue TMC sprite.png|''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap'' | |||
Spear Moblin blue TMC sprite.png|''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap'' | |||
SS Moblin art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'' | |||
NL Moblin group 2.png|''[[Nintendo Land]]'' | |||
NL Moblin group 3.png|''Nintendo Land'' | |||
TFH Totem Link Armos Moblin art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=モリブリン<br>''Moriburin''<br>鉄盾モリブリン<br>''Tetsutate Moriburin'' | |Jap=モリブリン<br>''Moriburin''<br>鉄盾モリブリン<br>''Tetsutate Moriburin'' | ||
|JapM=Molblin, from 森 ('' | |JapM=Molblin, from 森 (''Mori'', forest) and "goblin"<br><br>Iron Shield Molblin (''Hyrule Warriors'', Shield Moblin) | ||
}} | }} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Blins]] | [[Category:Blins]] | ||
[[Category:Dogs]] | [[Category:Dogs]] | ||
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[[Category:The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes enemies]] | [[Category:The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes enemies]] | ||
[[Category:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild enemies]] | [[Category:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda | [[Category:Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]] | ||