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'''Moblins''', also known as '''Molblins''', are common enemies seen throughout [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are foot soldiers of Ganon, and sometimes other enemy forces. They are bulldog or pig-like soldiers and are frequent to the games. They were first introduced in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' and are still making appearances in recent titles such as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''.  While Moblins are often just enemies, other games portray them as a race of Hyrule, and unlike most other ''Monsters'', consistently possess the ability to speak with [[Hylian]]s.

Moblins appear to be omnivorous as Great Moblin is seen eating meat in his offical artwork, and is said to enjoy [[Spring Banana]]s as well.

In ''The Legend of Zelda'', Bulldoggish Moblins appear 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 (with the [[Wooden Sword]]). They attack by running into [[Link]] and on occasion shoot [[Arrow]]s.

Moblins don't have much health, and can be defeated with one direct swipe from the [[Master Sword]]. The Moblin are also one of the enemies that will turn to [[Slime]] when Link sprinkles [[Magic Powder]] on them.

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', Moblins are extremely common enemies, and apppear in both bulldog, and pig variants. They can appear in [[dungeon]]s or in some regions of [[Koholint Island]], such as Bulldog moblins the [[Mysterious Woods]] [[Tal Tal Heights]]. While Pig Warrior Moblins tend to be in mountainous or plains areas like [[Ukuku Prairie]]. {{Ref|LA|310|[[Ulrira]]}}

There is a stronger version of the Moblin called a [[Club Moblin]] that guards the entrance to the [[Forest Temple (Ocarina of Time)|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 [[Fairy Bow|Bow]] and the Hookshot, though the Hookshot isn't practical to use until upgraded to the [[Longshot]]. The way Link can get past them is by runing to the left then the right or in reverse. Once Link gets behind them he can slash away with his sword. They take three hits to kill with the [[Master Sword]]. Everytime Link re-enters the area, the Club Moblin will reappear.

Both games have Moblins working under [[Great Moblin]], a large pig moblin, within their settings. In addition to being a boss, Great Moblin, and his followers are also portrayed as recurring characters within the story. If a Linked game is started after completion of one game, [[Great Moblin]] will remember Link from their previous in the prior game. For example, if one uses the code given at the end of Oracle Of Ages in the beginning of Oracle of Seasons, Great Moblin will wonder if Link followed him from [[[Labrynna]] to [[Holodrum]].

Moblins work under Great Moblin, and extort rupees from travelers who pass through Great Moblin's keep to get to [[Sunken City]]. Link can best the Great Moblin in combat, and destroy the fortress for a [[Piece of Heart]], in which case the Great Moblin, and his followers can be found in [[Sunken City]], forced to sell bombs.

In a Linked Game continuing from Ages, a visiting [[Princess Zelda]] will be waylaid from Great Moblin, and his followers in [[North Horon]], who attempt to steal her jewelry, and rupees. Link defeats Great Moblin yet again, forcing him, and his servants to flee.  

Great Moblin has built a fortress in [[Rolling Ridge]], and has walled off the [[Goron]]s from obtaining [[Bomb Flower]]s so his own bomb making business will have no competition. Link destroy the fortress sending Great Moblin, and his followers, obtaining a special bombflower required to beat the game.

In a linked game, the Tokay secret given by the Moblin in Holodrum, can be used to obtain a bigger bomb bag from the Tokay at museum in reward for knowing their secret.

While Moblins themselves don't appear in Spirit Tracks, the subspecies [[Big Blin]]s are identical to the Bulldog Moblins, specificially the [[Club Moblin]] from Ocarina of Time. This is the first appearance of Bulldog Moblins in the Great Sea era, showing they still exist.

Moblins return in ''Skyward Sword'' and their appearance has changed quite a bit. Now they are fat, red skinned, humanoid with noses, floppy eared similar to a canine, and are bigger than Link himself. Moblins are among [[Demise]]'s worshippers, and work under [[Ghirahim]] in their master's absence. These Moblins hold a wooden or metal square-shaped shield. The wooden varient's shield can be cut into very small pieces leaving the Moblin vulnerable to [[sword]] attacks. Also, Link can dash into the shield causing him to jump over the Moblin, enabling him to slash away at his behind. Moblins are a very common enemy when revisiting [[Faron Woods]] and drop a lot of rupees.

Link can use his sword to chop the Moblin's Shield into small pieces. When its shield is too small, The Moblin will throw it away and begin to fight without a shield. Now, slash away at its big red belly until the Moblin goes down. Alternatively, Link can dash straight at the Moblin, which will cause Link to jump over and attack from its rear.

* The [[Moblin]]s from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' were actually the first monster to be desgined. Because of this, they served as the model upon which the rest of the enemies were based.{{Ref|pg. 159|The Moblins were the first monsters to be designed, and served as the model upon which the rest of the enemies were based.|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]''}}

File:Moblin-Wooden-Shield.png|Wooden Shield Moblin as they appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''

File:Moblin-Metal-Shield.png|Metal Shield Moblin as they appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''