Captain (Hyrule Warriors)

are high ranking Force soldiers in. Depending on the Force, a Captain may be an ally or an enemy.

Characteristics
NaN Captain (Hyrule Warriors)s fulfill similar roles to that of infantry soldiers. Their most basic objective is to combat enemy soldiers and to move in to take over NaN Keeps and NaN Outposts Unlike the weaker soldiers however, NaN Captain (Hyrule Warriors)s are stronger and more resilient, and are able to fulfill other needs based on their type. NaN Captain (Hyrule Warriors)s are commonly seen as Keep Bosses and Outpost Captains, who guard NaN Keeps and NaN Outposts respectively, as well as regular NaN Captain (Hyrule Warriors)s that fight on the battlefield. Some NaN Captain (Hyrule Warriors)s may also lead unit troops onto the field, thereby increasing their Force's numbers.

Notable NaN Captain (Hyrule Warriors)s are listed in the battle's Battlefield Info. An ally HWDE: that is in danger of falling will call upon for assistance, and can be healed to full health by touching the Rescue Area circle that forms around them. Enemy NaN Captain (Hyrule Warriors)s typically have NaN Weak Point Gauges that are exposed after performing a powerful attack, though this also depends on the type of enemy they are as well.

Types of Captains
Besides the NaN Captain (Hyrule Warriors)s that fight normally on the battlefield, other types of NaN Captain (Hyrule Warriors)s also appear, with some specific to certain battles. Each type fulfills a different and sometimes specific role.

Hylian Captains
Hylian Captains are the higher ranking soldiers of the Hyrulean Forces. As with the other soldiers, they are Hylians trained to serve the Kingdom of Hyrule in times of war. They appear in numerous battles where the Hyrulean Forces face the Dark Forces, and later Ganondorf's Forces. They also appear as enemy Captains when Ganondorf invades Hyrule Field, and as enemies to Cia and her lieutenants in the Master Quest DLC Pack Scenarios.

Goron Captains
Goron Captains are the higher ranking Goron soldiers of the Goron Forces. They appear as Gorons wearing plated iron armor and thick helmets. As with the rest of the Goron Forces, they are allied with and appear to the aid of the Hyrulean Forces in their fight against the Dark Forces. However, in "Land of Myth", they also appear as enemy Captains under Darunia's command.

Lizalfos Chieftains
Lizalfos Chieftains are high ranking Lizalfos soldiers of several Forces. They are among the Captains of the Dark Forces, Ganondorf's Forces, the Monster Forces and Volga's Forces. They also appear as ally Captains in Ganondorf's and Cia's Scenarios.

In "Ganondorf's Return", a Lizalfos leads the Monster Forces occupying the Gerudo Desert. It has the settlement gates closed to barricade Ganondorf's Forces, but later reopens them to avenge its fallen allies after several Keeps are taken. It, along with several Aeralfos, are later fought at the Sacred Grounds Keep. Their defeat summons Gohma and Manhandla onto the battlefield.

In "The Dragon of the Caves" in the Master Quest DLC Pack, a Lizalfos Chieftain and a Dinolfos Chieftain appear as Captains in Volga's army, along with several other Lizalfos and Dinolfos. They arrive as reinforcements when Cia reaches and fights Volga.

In Age of Calamity, captains can be found fighting monsters. In training stages, captains can be fought. Captains come in many main races, except for Deku.