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:''Not to be confused with [[Darkhammer]], the mini-boss of [[Snowpeak Ruins]].''
{{Hatnote|Not to be confused with [[Darkhammer]], the mini-boss of [[Snowpeak Ruins]].}}
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{{Term/Store|Ball and Chain Soldier|Ball and Chain Soldiers|Series, LA, LADX, OoS, OoA, FS, FSA, TMC, ALBW, TFH|plural}},{{Exp Game|LA|OoS|OoA|FS|FSA|TMC|ALBW|TFH}}<ref name="E 164">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 164 {{Exp Game|ALttP|LA|OoS|OoA|FS|FSA|TMC|ALBW|TFH}}}}</ref> also known as {{Term/Store|Ball and Chain Trooper|Ball and Chain Troopers|ALttP|plural}},{{Exp Game|ALttP}}<ref name="E 164"/> and {{Term/Store|Ball 'N Chain Guard|Ball 'N Chain Guards|CoH|plural}},{{Exp Game|CoH}}<ref>{{Cite|Defeated By: Ball 'N Chain Guard|Game Over|CoH}}</ref> are recurring enemies in {{TLoZ|Series}}. They are a variation of the enemy [[Soldier (Enemy)|Soldier]]s that wield a massive spiked ball on a chain which they use to attack with. They are among the strongest of enemy Soldiers, whose whirling flails makes them difficult to approach and can inflict heavy damage. Of all the enemy Soldiers, they are also the most common throughout the series.
{{Term/Store|Ball and Chain Trooper|Ball and Chain Troopers|Series, ALttP, LANS|plural}},{{Exp Game|ALttP, LA}}<ref name="E 164">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 164 {{Exp Game|ALttP, LA, LADX, OoS, OoA, FS, FSA, TMC, ALBW, TFH}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= DAB |publisher= |page= 50}}</ref> also known as {{Term/Store|Ball and Chain Soldier|Ball and Chain Soldiers|LA, LADX, OoS, OoA, FS, FSA, TMC, ALBW, TFH|plural}},{{Exp Game|OoS, OoA, FS, FSA, TMC, ALBW, TFH}}<ref name="E 164"/> and {{Term/Store|Ball 'N Chain Guard|Ball 'N Chain Guards|CoH|plural}},{{Exp Game|CoH}}<ref>{{Cite|Defeated By: Ball 'N Chain Guard|Game Over|CoH}}</ref> are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}. They are a variation of the enemy [[Soldier (Enemy)|Soldier]]s that wield a massive spiked ball on a chain which they use to attack with. They are among the strongest of enemy Soldiers, whose whirling flails makes them difficult to approach and can inflict heavy damage. Of all the enemy Soldiers, they are also the most common throughout the series.


The attack pattern of Ball and Chain Soldiers can vary between games; in some games they will only periodically fling their maces, while in other games they will constantly spin it around them, stopping only to toss it at [[Link]]. These are crucial times for Link to strike back. In some games, a stronger variant appears wielding a ball and chain on fire, which may seriously burn Link if he is struck by it.
The attack pattern of {{Plural|Series|Ball and Chain Soldier}} can vary between games; in some games they will only periodically fling their maces, while in other games they will constantly spin it around them, stopping only to toss it at {{Term|Series|Link|link}}. These are crucial times for Link to strike back. In some games, a stronger variant appears wielding a ball and chain on fire, which may seriously burn Link if he is struck by it.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
==={{ALttP|-}}===
{{ALttPManual|Ball and Chain Trooper|Agahnim controls all of Hyrule Castle's soldiers, including this strong and skilled fighter. He guards Zelda's cell and other important areas of the Castle and attacks with a whirling ball and chain.}}
{{Manual|ALttP|Ball and Chain Trooper|Agahnim controls all of Hyrule Castle's soldiers, including this strong and skilled fighter. He guards Zelda's cell and other important areas of the Castle and attacks with a whirling ball and chain.}}
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In {{ALttP}}, like other Soldiers, Ball and Chain Troopers are [[Hyrule]]an guards that have been brainwashed by [[Agahnim]] and are under his control. They attack by swinging their flail whenever Link is close, but will only swing it around periodically, allowing Link to quickly move in and strike back when the Soldier is not wielding his weapon. A unique, grey Ball and Chain Trooper first appears in the prison dungeon of [[Hyrule Castle]], where he is guarding the [[Big Key]] to [[Princess Zelda]]'s prison cell. Link can use the [[Boomerang]] to stun him, allowing him to get an easy strike, but the Soldier will soon recover. The Ball and Chain Trooper is also notably weak to thrown [[Pot]]s, which can be picked up from the open cell and thrown back at him. Two thrown Pots are enough defeat him.
In {{ALttP}}, like other Soldiers, Ball and Chain Troopers are [[Hyrule]]an guards that have been brainwashed by [[Agahnim]] and are under his control. They attack by swinging their flail whenever Link is close, but will only swing it around periodically, allowing Link to quickly move in and strike back when the Soldier is not wielding his weapon. A unique, grey Ball and Chain Trooper first appears in the prison dungeon of [[Hyrule Castle]], where he is guarding the [[Big Key]] to [[Princess Zelda]]'s prison cell. Link can use the [[Boomerang]] to stun him, allowing him to get an easy strike, but the Soldier will soon recover. The Ball and Chain Trooper is also notably weak to thrown [[Pot]]s, which can be picked up from the open cell and thrown back at him. Two thrown Pots are enough defeat him.


Later, when Link infiltrates the [[Hyrule Castle Tower]] on his way to face Agahnim, he encounters gold-colored Ball and Chain Troopers. These Troopers have the same strength as the grey one previously encountered, but come in pairs which makes fighting them harder. By the time they are encountered, Link has more items at his arsenal that he can use to fight them with. Link can place [[Bomb]]s to explode when they are close, or fire [[Arrow]]s from a safe distance with his [[Bow]].
Later, when Link infiltrates the [[Hyrule Castle Tower]] on his way to face Agahnim, he encounters gold-colored Ball and Chain Troopers. These Troopers have the same strength as the grey one previously encountered (caused by room palette ID's) , but come in pairs which makes fighting them harder. By the time they are encountered, Link has more items at his arsenal that he can use to fight them with. Link can place [[Bomb]]s to explode when they are close, or fire [[Arrow]]s from a safe distance with his [[Bow]].


The Ball, and Chain was noted to be a popular weapon among Ganon's forces used for sharp and powerful attacks that could greatly damage enemies.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Many of Ganon's soldiers used these spiked balls on chains for a sharp and powerful attack. A square hit could greatly damage a warrior.|book=The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=65}}</ref>
The Ball, and Chain was noted to be a popular weapon among Ganon's forces used for sharp and powerful attacks that could greatly damage enemies.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote=Many of Ganon's soldiers used these spiked balls on chains for a sharp and powerful attack. A square hit could greatly damage a warrior.|game= ALttP|publisher=Nintendo|page=65}}</ref>


==={{LA|-}}===
==={{LA|-}}===
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==={{OoS|-}}===
==={{OoS|-}}===
In {{OoS}} and {{OoA}}, Ball and Chain Soldiers appear the same as in {{LA|-}} but are no longer a single miniboss. In {{OoS}}, they can be found in the {{Term|OoS|Ancient Ruins|link}} and the [[Sword & Shield Maze]]. In {{OoA}}, they can be found in the [[Crown Dungeon]]. They are one of the few enemies that are immune to the effect of [[Gale Seed]]s when shot from the [[Seed Shooter]] or [[Slingshot]], and cannot be blown back by them.
In {{OoS}}, {{Plural|OoA|Ball and Chain Soldier}} can be found in the {{Term|OoS|Ancient Ruins|link}} and the [[Sword & Shield Maze]]. They are one of the few enemies that are immune to the effect of [[Gale Seed]]s when shot from the [[Seed Shooter]] or [[Slingshot]], and cannot be blown back by them.
 
With the [[Master Sword]] and the [[Red Ring]] equipped, the Ball and Chain Soldiers can be defeated in one fell swoop.
 
==={{OoA|-}}===
In {{OoA}}, {{Plural|OoA|Ball and Chain Soldier}} can be found in the [[Crown Dungeon]]. They are one of the few enemies that are immune to the effect of [[Gale Seed]]s when shot from the [[Seed Shooter]] or [[Slingshot]], and cannot be blown back by them.


With the [[Master Sword]] and the [[Red Ring]] equipped, the Ball and Chain Soldiers can be defeated in one fell swoop.
With the [[Master Sword]] and the [[Red Ring]] equipped, the Ball and Chain Soldiers can be defeated in one fell swoop.


==={{FS|-}}===
==={{FS|-}}===
In {{FS}}, Ball and Chain Soldiers appear as gold knights wielding spinning flails. Unlike previous games, they will continuously swing their maces around them, protecting them from most attacks, before tossing it at the [[Links]]. The moment they toss it leaves the rest of their body vulnerable to attacks. They appear in [[Talus Cave]] and [[Vaati's Palace]].
In {{FS}}, Ball and Chain Soldiers appear as gold knights wielding spinning flails. Unlike previous games, they will continuously swing their maces around them, protecting them from most attacks, before tossing it at the {{Plural|FS|Links|link}}. The moment they toss it leaves the rest of their body vulnerable to attacks. They appear in [[Talus Cave]] and [[Vaati's Palace]].


==={{FSA|-}}===
==={{FSA|-}}===
{{FSA}} offers a number of different types of Ball and Chain Soldiers, characterized by their armor's color. The common gold variety swings its ball and chain in a constant large loop that increases speed when hit. The black variety is similar to the original soldier from {{ALttP|-}}, in that it aims its flail directly at the Links as before, and smashes through obstacles in the process. Just like {{ALttP|-}}, they are corrupted Hyrulean guards.<ref>{{Cite|The soldiers in the castle were behaving so oddly, and I couldn't get past them. They were moving the old cannons around...and they even aimed their bows at me!|Malon|FSA}}</ref>  
{{FSA}} offers a number of different types of Ball and Chain Soldiers, characterized by their armor's color. The common gold variety swings its ball and chain in a constant large loop that increases speed when hit. The black variety is similar to the original soldier from {{ALttP|-}}, in that it aims its flail directly at the {{Plural|FSA|Links|link}} as before, and smashes through obstacles in the process. Just like {{ALttP|-}}, they are corrupted Hyrulean guards.<ref>{{Cite|The soldiers in the castle were behaving so oddly, and I couldn't get past them. They were moving the old cannons around...and they even aimed their bows at me!|Malon|FSA}}</ref>  


A newer variety is the red-colored Ball and Chain Soldier, which adds a new twist in the form of a fiery mace that leaves behind a huge trail of flames. The only safe method of bypassing this flaming barrier is to use the [[Roc's Feather]] to jump over it.
A newer variety is the red-colored Ball and Chain Soldier, which adds a new twist in the form of a fiery mace that leaves behind a huge trail of flames. The only safe method of bypassing this flaming barrier is to use the [[Roc's Feather]] to jump over it.
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The blue variety is extremely rare and only appears in the [[Tingle's Tower]] multiplayer gallery during the "Monster Hunting Returns" minigame. These soldiers swing their flails in a loop similar to the gold soldiers, but will switch between swinging in a small loop around their head, to a huge lashing swipe that travels far.
The blue variety is extremely rare and only appears in the [[Tingle's Tower]] multiplayer gallery during the "Monster Hunting Returns" minigame. These soldiers swing their flails in a loop similar to the gold soldiers, but will switch between swinging in a small loop around their head, to a huge lashing swipe that travels far.


The Ball and Chain Soldiers are often seen alone or in pairs, usually appearing as the last in a swarm of regular [[Soldier (Enemy)|Soldiers]]. They are also quite common in the [[Palace of Winds (Four Swords Adventures)|Palace of Winds]], and one final trooper is summoned by [[Ganon]] right before the final battle.
The Ball and Chain Soldiers are often seen alone or in pairs, usually appearing as the last in a swarm of regular [[Soldier (Enemy)|Soldiers]]. They are also quite common in the [[Palace of Winds]], and one final trooper is summoned by [[Ganon]] right before the final battle.


==={{TMC|-}}===
==={{TMC|-}}===
In {{TMC}}, Ball and Chain Soldiers appear the same as in {{FS|-}}, as gold Soldiers that swing flails around them. As in previous games, they can be attacked after their maces are tossed. A unique attack strategy incorporates the use of the [[Roc's Cape]] to inflict damage from above with the Sword, all the while evading the lateral toss of the ball and chain. They have a tendency of dropping Big Green [[Rupee]]s when defeated. They appear in the [[Palace of Winds (The Minish Cap)|Palace of Winds]], [[Dark Hyrule Castle]] and [[Simon's Simulation]].
{{Figurines|TMC|Ball and Chain Soldier}}
 
In {{TMC}}, {{Plural|TMC|Ball and Chain Soldier}} appear the same as in {{FS|-}}, as gold Soldiers that swing flails around them. As in previous games, they can be attacked after their maces are tossed. A unique attack strategy incorporates the use of the {{Term|TMC|Roc's Cape|link}} to inflict damage from above with the {{Term|TMC|Sword}}, all the while evading the lateral toss of the ball and chain. They have a tendency of dropping {{Plural|TMC|Big Green Rupee|link}} when defeated. They appear in the {{Term|TMC|Palace of Winds|link}}, {{Term|TMC|Dark Hyrule Castle|link}} and {{Term|TMC|Simon's Simulations|link}}.
{{Figurine|TMC|Ball & Chain Soldier}}


==={{ALBW|-}}===
==={{ALBW|-}}===
Ball and Chain Soldiers in {{ALBW}} are strongly based on their {{ALttP|-}} incarnation. Like other enemy Soldiers, the Ball and Chain Soldiers were originally [[Painting]]s that were painted by and brought to life by [[Yuga]]. Unlike the Troopers from {{ALttP|-}}, these enemies constantly swing their flails around them as opposed to only periodically, and will toss their flails at Link twice before swinging them again. Both grey and gold colored variations appear. They appear [[Inside Hyrule Castle]] and [[Treacherous Tower]].
{{Plural|ALBW|Ball and Chain Soldier}} in {{ALBW}} are strongly based on their {{ALttP|-}} incarnation. Like other enemy {{Plural|ALBW|Soldier}}, the {{Plural|ALBW|Ball and Chain Soldier}} were originally {{Plural|ALBW|Painting|link}} that were painted by and brought to life by {{Term|ALBW|Yuga|link}}. Unlike the {{Plural|ALttP|Ball and Chain Soldier|display=Troopers}} from {{ALttP|-}}, these enemies constantly swing their flails around them as opposed to only periodically, and will toss their flails at {{Term|ALBW|Link}} twice before swinging them again. They will also begin to use their flails as shields if {{Term|ALBW|Link}} fires repeated {{Plural|ALBW|Sword Beam|link}} or {{Plural|ALBW|Arrow|link}} at them. Both {{Term|ALBW|Grey Ball and Chain Soldier|link|display=Grey}} and {{Term|ALBW|Gold Ball and Chain Trooper|link|display=Gold}} colored variants exist; while they behave identically, the {{Term|ALBW|Gold Ball and Chain Trooper|display=Gold}} variant takes more hits to defeat. They appear {{Term|ALBW|Inside Hyrule Castle|link}} and {{Term|ALBW|Treacherous Tower|link}}.


In [[Lorule Castle]], two [[Lorule Ball and Chain Soldier]]s wielding fiery maces appear as mini-bosses. They are fought in dark rooms, which their fiery weapons can light as they are spun. This becomes problematic in the second encounter, as the lighting will make the stone pathways in the room appear invisible, and the Soldier's spinning mace can potentially knock Link off the platform. They also appear in [[Treacherous Tower]] on the 39th floor.
In {{Term|ALBW|Lorule Castle|link}}, two {{Plural|ALBW|Lorule Ball and Chain Soldier|link}} wielding fiery maces appear as {{Plural|ALBW|Sub-Boss|link}}. They are fought in dark rooms, which their fiery weapons can light as they are spun. One also appears in {{Term|ALBW|Treacherous Tower}} on the 39th floor of the Advanced level.


==={{TFH|-}}===
==={{TFH|-}}===
Ball and Chain Soldiers appear in the [[Drablands#Fortress|Fortress]] Area of the [[Drablands]] in {{TFH}}, and seem to be servants of [[Lady Maud]]. They appear the same as in {{ALBW|-}}, as they will actively spin their maces around them before tossing it at the Links. Both regular and fire Ball and Chain Soldiers appear. Regular Ball and Chain Soldiers appear in the [[Sealed Gateway]] and in the [[Training Ground]], where one appears riding a [[Totem Armos]], and will pursue the Links while swinging its mace. A Ball and Chain Soldier wielding a fire mace appears in [[The Lady's Lair]].
Ball and Chain Soldiers appear in the [[Drablands#Fortress|Fortress]] Area of the [[Drablands]] in {{TFH}}, and seem to be servants of [[Lady Maud]]. They appear the same as in {{ALBW|-}}, as they will actively spin their maces around them before tossing it at the {{Plural|TFH|Links|link}}. Both regular and fire Ball and Chain Soldiers appear. Regular Ball and Chain Soldiers appear in the [[Sealed Gateway]] and in the [[Training Ground]], where one appears riding a [[Totem Armos]], and will pursue the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} while swinging its mace. A Ball and Chain Soldier wielding a fire mace appears in [[The Lady's Lair]].


In the [[Drablands#Sky Realm|Sky Realm]], a golden variety called '''Sky Ball & Chain Soldiers''' also appear, as well as a variant wielding a fiery ball and chain called a '''Sky Fire Chain Soldier'''. These varieties are much stronger than the ordinary Ball and Chain Soldiers, and take more hits to defeat. Sky Ball & Chain Soldiers appear in [[Deception Castle]] and in the [[Sky Temple]], while a Sky Fire Chain Soldier exclusively appears in the Sky Temple.
In the [[Drablands#Sky Realm|Sky Realm]], a golden variety called '''Sky Ball & Chain Soldiers''' also appear, as well as a variant wielding a fiery ball and chain called a '''Sky Fire Chain Soldier'''. These varieties are much stronger than the ordinary Ball and Chain Soldiers, and take more hits to defeat. Sky Ball & Chain Soldiers appear in [[Deception Castle]] and in the [[Sky Temple]], while a Sky Fire Chain Soldier exclusively appears in the Sky Temple.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
Ball and Chain Troopers appear briefly in Chapters 2 and 5 in the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}. In Chapter 2, Link encounters one of these foes after visiting [[Sahasrahla's Wife]] in [[Kakariko Village]]. However, after the Ball and Chain Trooper swings his weapon at the young hero, Link falls into a bush, and the Trooper misses sight of him. Later in Chapter 5, after Link retrieves the [[Master Sword]] from the [[Lost Woods]], he is ambushed by three Ball and Chain Troopers that the young hero quickly defeats with a single [[Spin Attack]].
Ball and Chain Troopers appear briefly in Chapters 2 and 5 in the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}. In Chapter 2, Link encounters one of these foes after visiting [[Sahasrahla's Wife]] in [[Kakariko Village]]. However, after the Ball and Chain Trooper swings his weapon at the young hero, Link falls into a bush, and the Trooper misses sight of him. Later in Chapter 5, after Link retrieves the [[Master Sword]] from the [[Lost Woods]], he is ambushed by three Ball and Chain Troopers that the young hero quickly defeats with a single [[Spin Attack]].
{{Noncanon|End}}


==={{ALttP|-}} (Himekawa)===
==={{ALttP|-}} (Himekawa)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In the {{ALttP|Himekawa}}, Link faces the Ball and Chain Trooper on his way to rescue Zelda in much the same way he does in the game. Upon orders from [[Agahnim]], the soldier smashes through a wall to reach Link, and attacks him with his giant weapon. Link manages to avoid getting struck, but is caught by the chain around his neck and dragged across the room. He lands near some [[Pot|jar]]s, and with quick thinking, he grabs one and throws it at the Trooper, which knocks the helmet off, revealing nothing underneath. A black mist emerges from the armor as it collapses, and as Link sits shocked, Zelda explains that the soldier was not human and was living darkness controlled by Agahnim.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=That warrior was living darkness controlled by Agahnim's magic. It wasn't human.|book= {{ALttP|Himekawa|-}} |publisher=VIZ Media|page=23}}</ref>
In the {{ALttP|Himekawa}}, Link faces the Ball and Chain Trooper on his way to rescue Zelda in much the same way he does in the game. Upon orders from [[Agahnim]], the soldier smashes through a wall to reach Link, and attacks him with his giant weapon. Link manages to avoid getting struck, but is caught by the chain around his neck and dragged across the room. He lands near some [[Pot|jar]]s, and with quick thinking, he grabs one and throws it at the Trooper, which knocks the helmet off, revealing nothing underneath. A black mist emerges from the armor as it collapses, and as Link sits shocked, Zelda explains that the soldier was not human and was living darkness controlled by Agahnim.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=That warrior was living darkness controlled by Agahnim's magic. It wasn't human.|book= {{ALttP|Himekawa|-}} |publisher=VIZ Media|page=23}}</ref>
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
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==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Nomenclature}}
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===Other Names===
|enBrM=
{{Other Names
|ja= {{Romanize|鉄球兵士|Tekkyū Heishi}} {{Exp Game|ALttP|LA}}<br>{{Romanize|てっきゅうへいし|Tekkyū Heishi}} {{Exp Game|TMC}}
|-
|jaM= Iron Ball Soldier
| Ball and Chain Soldier<ref name="E 164"/>
|esS= Ferrobola
| {{LA}}
|esSM= {{Exp|Ferro comes from the Latin word Ferrum, meaning Iron|Ferro-Ball}}
| {{E}}
|esL=  
| {{DAB}}
|esLM=  
|-
|frF= Soldat au Boulet {{Exp Game|ALttP}}<br>Chevalier Fléau
| Ball and Chain Soldier<ref name="E 164"/>
|frFM= Ball Soldier<br>Scourge Knight
| {{LADX}}
|frC=
| {{E}}
|frCM=
| {{DAB}}
|de= {{De|Wache|Morgenstern-Truppe}}<br>Eisenkugel-Soldat
|-
|deM= Ball and Chain Force<br>Iron Ball Soldier
| Morning Star Knight<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoA |guide= BradyGames |page= 48 {{Exp Game|OoA}} |edition= Pocket Guide}}</ref>
|it= Soldato di Ferro
| {{OoA}}
|itM=  
| {{Guide|OoA|BradyGames}}
|ptP=  
| {{E}}
|ptPM=  
|-
|ptB=
| Ball & Chain Soldier<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= FSA |guide= Nintendo |page= 83}}</ref>
|ptBM=
| {{FSA}}
|nl=
| {{Guide|FSA|Nintendo}}
|nlM=
| {{E}}
|ru=
}}
|ruM=
|ko=
|koM=
|zhT=
|zhTM=
|zhS=
|zhSM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:BallChainArt ALttP.jpg|Artwork of the Ball and Chain Trooper from {{ALttP|-}}
File:ALttP Ball and Chain Trooper and Zelda Artwork.jpg|Artwork of the Ball and Chain Trooper from {{ALttP|-}}
File:ALttP Gold Ball and Chain Trooper Sprite.png|A gold Ball and Chain Trooper from {{ALttP|-}}
File:ALttP Gold Ball and Chain Trooper Sprite.png|A gold Ball and Chain Trooper from {{ALttP|-}}
File:Tower of Flames FSA4.png|A Ball and Chain Soldier in the [[Tower of Flames]] in {{FSA|-}}
File:FSA Tower of Flames 3.png|A Ball and Chain Soldier in the [[Tower of Flames]] from {{FSA|-}}
File:FSA Ball and Chain Soldier Fire Sprite.png|A fire-wielding Ball and Chain Soldier from {{FSA|-}}
File:FSA Ball and Chain Soldier Black Sprite.png|A Black Ball and Chain Soldier from {{FSA|-}}
File:FSA Ball and Chain Soldier Blue Sprite.png|A Blue Ball and Chain Soldier from {{FSA|-}}
File:ALBW Grey Ball and Chain Soldier Model.png|A grey Ball and Chain Soldier in {{ALBW|-}}
File:ALBW Grey Ball and Chain Soldier Model.png|A grey Ball and Chain Soldier in {{ALBW|-}}
File:TFH Gold Ball and Chain Soldier.png|A gold Ball and Chain Soldier wielding a fiery mace in {{TFH|-}}
File:TFH Gold Ball and Chain Soldier Model.png|A gold Ball and Chain Soldier wielding a fiery mace from {{TFH|-}}
File:TFH Sky Ball and Chain Soldier.png|Sky Ball and Chain Soldier from {{TFH|-}}
File:TFH Sky Ball and Chain Soldier Model.png|Sky Ball and Chain Soldier from {{TFH|-}}
File:TFH Sky Fire Chain Soldier Model.png|Sky Fire Chain Soldier from {{TFH|-}}
File:TFH Sky Fire Chain Soldier Model.png|Sky Fire Chain Soldier from {{TFH|-}}
File:TFH Illustration.jpg|A Ball and Chain soldier in the foreground of an artwork from {{TFH|-}}
File:TFH Illustration.jpg|A Ball and Chain soldier in the foreground of an artwork from {{TFH|-}}
File:Ball and Chain Trooper (comic).png|A Ball and Chain Trooper in the {{ALttP|-}} comic
File:Ball and Chain Trooper (comic).png|A Ball and Chain Trooper in the {{ALttP|-}} comic
File:Ball&ChainTrooperManga.png|Link facing the Ball and Chain Trooper in the {{ALttP|-}} manga
File:Ball&ChainTrooperManga.png|Link facing the Ball and Chain Trooper in the {{ALttP|-}} manga
File:Zelda 4koma OoS Koubunsha Ball and Chain Trooper.jpg|A Ball and Chain Soldier from {{OoS4kGB|-}}
File:CoH Ball 'N Chain Guard Sprite 2.png|A {{Term|CoH|Ball 'N Chain Guard}} from {{CoH|-}}
File:CoH Ball 'N Chain Guard Sprite 2.png|A {{Term|CoH|Ball 'N Chain Guard}} from {{CoH|-}}
File:CoH Ball 'N Chain Guard Sprite 3.png|The {{Term|CoH|Ball 'N Chain Guard}} {{Term|CoH|Sub-Boss}} from {{CoH|-}}
File:CoH Ball 'N Chain Guard Sprite 3.png|The {{Term|CoH|Ball 'N Chain Guard}} {{Term|CoH|Sub-Boss}} from {{CoH|-}}
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==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Soldier (Enemy)]]
* {{Term|Series|Darkhammer|link}}
* [[Ball and Chain]]
* [[Bomb Soldier]]
* [[Bow Soldier]]
* [[Spear Soldier]]
* [[Darkhammer]]


{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}
{{Bosses|ALttP}}
{{Bosses|ALttP}}
{{KnightEnemy}}
{{Enemies}}
[[Category:Guardians]]<!-- LA -->
{{Categories
{{Categories
  |enemies= ALttP, OoS, OoA, FS, FSA, TMC, ALBW, TFH, CoH
|Ball and Chain Enemies, Guardians, Soldiers, Throwing Enemies
  |sub-bosses= LA, LADX, LANS, FSA, ALBW, CoH
|bosses= ALttP
  |enemies= ALttP
  |sub-bosses= LANS
}}
}}
[[Category:Knights]]
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