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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==

==={{ALttP|-}}===

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.

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==={{FSA|-}}===

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.

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.

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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==

{{Noncanon|Start}}

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]].

==={{ALttP|-}} (Himekawa)===

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}}

==Nomenclature==

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==Gallery==

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File:ALttP Gold Ball and Chain Trooper Sprite.png|A gold Ball and Chain Trooper from {{ALttP|-}}

File:ALBW Grey Ball and Chain Soldier Model.png|A grey Ball and Chain Soldier in {{ALBW|-}}

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: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: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|-}}

==See Also==

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{{Bosses|ALttP}}

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