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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name = Bulblin
|image =  
|image = [[File:Bulblin.png|300px]]
{{Media
|habitat = [[Hyrule Field]] <br> [[Dungeon]]s
|Render TP= File:TP Bulblin Render.png
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', <br> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', <br> ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]''
|Model TP= File:TP Bulblin Model.png
|weapon = [[Arrow]]s <br> [[Cannon]]
|Model TPHD= File:TPHD Bulblin Model.png
|Model ST= File:ST Bulblin Model.png
}}
}}
|caption =
|habitat = {{Spawn Locations}}
|member = [[King Bulblin]]
|game = TP, ST
|other = LCT, SSBB, HW, MNPTP, TP (Himekawa)
|weapon =
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TP= {{Term|TPHD|Sword|link}}, {{Term|TPHD|Bow|link}}
|ST= {{Term|ST|Cannon|link}}
}}
|attack=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TP=
{{Damage
  |attack1= Club Swing
  |damage1= 0.25
  |attack2= Fire Arrows
  |damage2= 0.25
}}
}}
}}
{{Term/Store|Bulblin|Bulblins|Series, TP, TPHD, ST, LCT|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 169 {{Exp Game|TP, TPHD, ST}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Arbiter's Grounds: Ranger}}<br/>Move using the Control Stick and defeat the 25 Bulblins.|Stage Select|LCT}}</ref>
==Characteristics==
==={{TP|-}}===
{{Midna
|context1= {{Term|TPHD|Bulblin}} squad in {{Term|TPHD|Goron Mines}}
|quote1= Ugh, too many enemies to count... Deal with the ones nearby with your {{Color|TP Red|sword}} by pressing {{Icon|TP B}}. Press {{Icon|TP Y}} or {{Icon|TP X}} to use your bow on the rest.
}}
[[Category:Articles citing games with remakes]]<!-- Quote needs to be updated to TPHD -->
In {{TP}}, Bulblins wield either a club or a [[Bow]]. Those with a Bow shoot either flame-ignited [[Arrow]]s or [[Bomb Arrow]]s. Bulblins armed with clubs also have a [[Quiver]] of Arrows on their back, indicating the possibility that all Bulblins are armed identically, but choose one or the other weapon at any given time. While on [[Hyrule Field]], they ride [[Bullbo]]s, generally in pairs. The Bulblin sitting in front controls the Bullbo, while the archer sitting at the back fires at foes. In the [[Twilight]], they become Shadow Bulblins, which alters their appearance. They wear white masks and attack in the same way as normal Bulblins, with Arrows or clubs.
Bulblins serve their leader, [[King Bulblin]], who only serves whomever he deems the strongest. They invaded the [[Spirit Spring]]s for the purpose of clearing the path for Zant's invasion of [[Hyrule]]. Eventually, [[Link]] manages to destroy their base camp in the [[Gerudo Desert]] and by the end of the game, they decide not to fight for [[Ganondorf]] and are seen in the end credits running through [[Hyrule Field]] with their King, possibly being at peace with Hyrule.
After King Bulblin is defeated, he decides to admit defeat to Link in cohesive speech, proving that Bulblins can speak Hylian, which [[Midna]] expresses surprise over.<ref>{{Cite|Link... He... He talked!|Midna|TP}}</ref> He decides to form an alliance with Link, as he is on the winning side.<ref>{{Cite|Enough. I follow the strongest side! ...that is all I have ever known.|King Bulblin|TP}}</ref> However, Bulblins in Hyrule Field and elsewhere still attack Link, despite being under a leader that joined forces with him.
==={{ST|-}}===
In {{ST}}, Bulblins appear while Link is riding the [[Spirit Train]]. Their appearance is nearly identical to {{TP|-}}, but differs slightly as they have a bright red nose and blue skin, as opposed to the green skin from ''Twilight Princess''. They ride on Bullbos, and either charge Link or shoot Bomb Arrows from afar. They appear at certain locations in the [[Forest Realm]] and [[Snow Realm]], and either attack in pairs or with another lone Bullbo.


'''Bulblins''' are enemies found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. They have green skin and wear bandit gear, which presumably enables them with defense. They wield one of two weapons: a club or bow with flame-ignited arrows. The Bulblins armed with clubs also have a quiver of arrows on their back, indicating the possibility that all Bulblins are armed identically, but choose one or other weapon at any given time. The Bulblins also ride [[Bullbo]]s (usually two on each Bullbo) and shoot their flaming arrows at Link. In the Twilight, they become Shadow Bulbins, which alters their appearance so they look like miniature versions of Shadow Beasts and wear masks of a sort. They attack in the same way, with arrows or clubs.
In this era, Bulblins work alongside the [[Miniblin]] and [[Big Blin]] pirate crews to rob travelers. <ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 101 {{Exp Game|TP, TPHD, ST}}}}</ref>


They are one of the most common enemies in the game and seem to fill out the gap left in the ''Zelda'' series where [[Moblin]]s and other similar creatures have abandoned it. They seem to have a significant presence in [[Hyrule]] by the time of ''Twilight Princess''. They serve their leader, [[King Bulblin]], who in turn serves [[Zant]].
==Other Appearances==
==={{LCT|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|LCT}}
In {{LCT}}, Bulblins and Bulblin Archers appear as enemies in several {{Plural|LCT|Stage|link}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}


The Bulblins seem to be an advance party for Zant's [[Shadow Beast]]s. They went to the four springs of Hyrule where they cleared the path for Zant's invasion of Hyrule by opening up the springs of each of the provinces. Link manages to destroy their base camp in the [[Gerudo Desert]] and by the end of the game, they decide not to fight for Ganondorf and are seen in the end credits running through Hyrule Field with their King, possibly being at peace with Hyrule.  The fate of their species or where they came from is still unknown.
==={{SSBB|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{SSBB}}, Bulblins appear on the [[Bridge of Eldin]] stage. When King Bulblin races by, a Bulblin will occasionally run after him. They can be knocked off the bridge by hitting them a few times. They also appear as a [[Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Trophy]].


{{Spoiler}}
====Trophy Information====
After King Bulblin is defeated, he decides to admit defeat to Link in cohesive speech, proving Bulblins can speak Hylian, which Midna expresses surprise over. He decides to form an alliance with Link, as he is "on the winning side". Although, it should be noted that Bulblins in Hyrule Field and other places still attack Link, despite being under a leader that joined forces with him.
{{SSBTrophy|SSBB|header=yes}}
{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Bulblin}}
|}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==''Spirit Tracks''==
==={{HW|-}}===
[[File:BulblinRider Large.png|thumb|left|A Bulblin Rider.]]Bulblins reappear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', as common enemies while Link is riding the [[Spirit Train]]. They ride in on [[Bullbo|Bullbos]], and either charge Link or shoot [[Bomb Arrow|explosive arrows]] from afar. They appear at certain set locations in the [[Forest Realm]] and [[Snow Realm]], and either attack in pairs or with another lone Bullbo. Although redesigned to fit the cel-shaded style of the game, the overall design of Bulblins has barely changed since their appearance in ''Twilight Princess''.
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{clear}}
In {{HW}}, Bulblins are a weak grunt soldiers that appear in large numbers. In [[Legend Mode]], they appear as enemy troops in "[[The Sorceress of the Woods]]", "[[Land of Twilight]]", "[[The Shadow King]]", "[[A War of Spirit]]", "[[Ganondorf's Return]]", "[[Enduring Resolve]]", "[[The Dragon of the Caves]]", and "[[The Usurper King]]".


==''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
Most Bulblins are regular foot soldiers that carry clubs. Artillery troops also occasionally appear in smaller groups. Unit troops are led by Bulblin [[Captain (Hyrule Warriors)|Captains]], whose appearance are identical to King Bulblin. The same type of Captain also appears as a Keep Boss variant that guards [[Keep]]s and [[Outpost]]s. Bulblin Captains occasionally drop the Metal Plate [[Material]] when defeated.
{{clear}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{noncanon}}
 
Bulblins also appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', on the stage [[Bridge of Eldin]]. When King Bulblin races by, a Bulblin will occasionally run after him. They can be knocked off the bridge by hitting them a few times.
==Trivia==
*The {{SSBB|-}} Trophy mistakenly states that Bulblins wield spears.
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Bulblin_Archers_Mines.jpg|A group of Bulblin archers encountered within the [[Goron Mines]]
File:TP Bulblin Model 2.png|A Bulblin Archer from {{TP|-}}
File:bublin sunrisee.jpg|Bulblins in an early trailer of ''Twilight Princess''
File:TP Bulblin Model 3.png|Bulblin Archer shooting a flaming arrow from {{TP|-}}
File:Bulblin1.jpg|Bulblins in an early trailer of ''Twilight Princess''
File:TP Shadow Bulblin Model.png|Shadow Bulblin from {{TP|-}}
File:TP Shadow Bulblin Model 2.png|Shadow Bulblin Archer from {{TP|-}}
File:TP Trailer Bublins.jpg|Bulblins in an early version of {{TP|-}}
File:Bulblin1.jpg|Bulblins in an early version of {{TP|-}}
File:TP Club Model.png|Club used by Bulblins from {{TP|-}}
File:TP Club Model 2.png|Club used by Bulblins from {{TP|-}}
File:TP Bulblin Bow Model.png|Bow wielded by Bulblins from {{TP|-}}
File:TP Bulblin Arrow Model.png|Arrow used by Bulbins from {{TP|-}}
File:TP Bulblin Bomb Arrow Model.png|Bomb Arrows used by Bulblins from {{TP|-}}
File:TP Bulblin Quiver Model.png|Quiver used by Bulbins from {{TP|-}}
File:ST concept 31.jpg|Bulblin concept artwork from {{ST|-}}
File:LCT Arbiter's Grounds: Ranger.jpg|Link shooting some Bulblins from {{LCT|-}}
File:HW Bulblin Artwork.png|Bulblin from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Bulblin Shield Render.png|Artwork of a Shielded Bulblin from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Bulblin Summoner Icon.png|Bulblin Summoner portrait from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Bulblin Summoner Mini Map Icon.png|VS Bulblin Summoner icon from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Bulblin Adventure Mode Icon.png|Bulblin Adventure Mode Sprite from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Bulblin Archer Model.png|A {{Term|HW|Bulblin}} archer from {{HW|-}}
File:MNPTP King Bulblin Sprite.png|King Bulbin from {{MNPTP|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


[[Category:Enemies]]
{{Ref}}
[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]
 
{{Categories
|Blins, Bow Enemies, Club Enemies, Shooting Enemies
|enemies= TP, TPHD, ST, LCT, HW, HWL, HWDE
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