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|habitat = [[Hyrule Field]]<br/>[[Dungeon]]s<br/>[[Cave of Ordeals]]<br/>[[Forest Realm]]<br/>[[Snow Realm]]<br/>[[Fire Realm]]
|habitat = {{Spawn Locations}}
|member = [[King Bulblin]]
|member = [[King Bulblin]]
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|weapon = [[Sword]], [[Bow]] {{Exp Game|TP}}<br/>[[Cannon]] {{Exp Game|ST}}
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{{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>
{{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>


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|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.
|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.
}}
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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.
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 in turn serves [[Zant]]. 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.
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.
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.
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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>
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>


==Non-Canon Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{LCT|-}}===
==={{LCT|-}}===
{{Ambig|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|LCT}}
{{Stub|LCT}}
In {{LCT}}, Bulblins and Bulblin Archers appear as enemies in several {{Plural|LCT|Stage|link}}.
In {{LCT}}, Bulblins and Bulblin Archers appear as enemies in several {{Plural|LCT|Stage|link}}.
{{Ambig|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==={{SSBB|-}}===
==={{SSBB|-}}===
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{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Bulblin}}
{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Bulblin}}
|}
|}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==={{HW|-}}===
==={{HW|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
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]]".
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]]".


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==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Nomenclature}}
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|en=
|enM=
|ja= {{Romanize|ブルブリン|Buruburin}}
|jaM= Bulblin
|es= Bulblin
|esM= Same as English.
|esS=
|esSM=
|esL=
|esLM=
|fr=
|frM=
|frF= Bulblin
|frFM= Same as English.
|frC=
|frCM=
|de= {{de|Bulblin}}
|deM= Same as English.
|it= Bulblin
|itM= Same as English.
|ko=
|koM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:BulblinArcherShootTP.png|Bulblin Archer shooting a flaming arrow from {{TP|-}}
File:TP Bulblin Model 2.png|A Bulblin Archer from {{TP|-}}
File:TP Bulblin Model 3.png|Bulblin Archer shooting a flaming arrow from {{TP|-}}
File:TP Shadow Bulblin Model.png|Shadow Bulblin from {{TP|-}}
File:TP Shadow Bulblin Model.png|Shadow Bulblin from {{TP|-}}
File:TP Shadow Bulblin Model 2.png|Shadow Bulblin Archer 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:TP Trailer Bublins.jpg|Bulblins in an early version of {{TP|-}}
File:Bulblin1.jpg|Bulblins in an early version of {{TP|-}}
File:Bulblin1.jpg|Bulblins in an early version of {{TP|-}}
File:Bulblin Club 1.png|Club used by Bulblins in {{TP|-}}
File:TP Club Model.png|Club used by Bulblins from {{TP|-}}
File:Bulblin Club 2.png|Club used by Bulblins in {{TP|-}}
File:TP Club Model 2.png|Club used by Bulblins from {{TP|-}}
File:Bulblin Bow.png|Bow wielded by Bulblins in {{TP|-}}
File:TP Bulblin Bow Model.png|Bow wielded by Bulblins from {{TP|-}}
File:Bulblin Arrow.png|Arrow used by Bulbins in {{TP|-}}
File:TP Bulblin Arrow Model.png|Arrow used by Bulbins from {{TP|-}}
File:Bulblin Bomb Arrow.png|Bomb Arrows used by Bulblins in {{TP|-}}
File:TP Bulblin Bomb Arrow Model.png|Bomb Arrows used by Bulblins from {{TP|-}}
File:Bulblin Quiver.png|Quiver used by Bulbins in {{TP|-}}
File:TP Bulblin Quiver Model.png|Quiver used by Bulbins from {{TP|-}}
File:ST concept 31.jpg|Bulblin concept artwork from {{ST|-}}
File:ST concept 31.jpg|Bulblin concept artwork from {{ST|-}}
File:LCT Arbiter's Grounds: Ranger.jpg|Link shooting some Bulblins in {{LCT|-}}
File:LCT Arbiter's Grounds: Ranger.jpg|Link shooting some Bulblins from {{LCT|-}}
File:HW Bulblin Artwork.png|Bulblin from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Bulblin Artwork.png|Bulblin from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Bulblin Shield Render.png|Artwork of a Shielded Bulblin from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Bulblin Shield Render.png|Artwork of a Shielded Bulblin from {{HW|-}}
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File:HWDE Bulblin Summoner Mini Map Icon.png|VS Bulblin Summoner icon 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 Adventure Mode Icon.png|Bulblin Adventure Mode Sprite from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Bulblin Archer.png|A {{Term|HW|Bulblin}} archer 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|-}}
File:MNPTP King Bulblin Sprite.png|King Bulbin from {{MNPTP|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>

Latest revision as of 04:46, 15 April 2024

Bulblins are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]

Characteristics

Twilight Princess

Midna's Commenthide ▲
Bulblin squad in Goron Mines
Midna says:

Ugh, too many enemies to count... Deal with the ones nearby with your sword by pressing B Button. Press Y Button or X Button to use your bow on the rest.

In Twilight Princess, Bulblins wield either a club or a Bow. Those with a Bow shoot either flame-ignited Arrows or Bomb Arrows. 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 Bullbos, 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 Springs 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.[3] He decides to form an alliance with Link, as he is on the winning side.[4] However, Bulblins in Hyrule Field and elsewhere still attack Link, despite being under a leader that joined forces with him.

Spirit Tracks

In Spirit Tracks, Bulblins appear while Link is riding the Spirit Train. Their appearance is nearly identical to Twilight Princess, 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.

In this era, Bulblins work alongside the Miniblin and Big Blin pirate crews to rob travelers. [5]

Other Appearances

Link's Crossbow Training

Non-Canon Information
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In Link's Crossbow Training, Bulblins and Bulblin Archers appear as enemies in several Stages.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Non-Canon Information

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, 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 Trophy.

Trophy Information

# Trophy Significant Games Description How to unlock
203 SSBB Bulblin Trophy Model.png
Bulblin 		Twilight Princess Creatures that serve under King Bulblin. They follow their superiors and pillage the land like hyenas. They typically attack with spears and fiery arrows but sometimes attack while mounted on boarlike beasts. They're not the strongest creatures but can prove dangerous in packs. Random

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information

In Hyrule Warriors, 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".

Most Bulblins are regular foot soldiers that carry clubs. Artillery troops also occasionally appear in smaller groups. Unit troops are led by Bulblin Captains, whose appearance are identical to King Bulblin. The same type of Captain also appears as a Keep Boss variant that guards Keeps and Outposts. Bulblin Captains occasionally drop the Metal Plate Material when defeated.

Trivia

  • The Super Smash Bros. Brawl Trophy mistakenly states that Bulblins wield spears.

Nomenclature

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Gallery

  • A Bulblin Archer from Twilight Princess

    A Bulblin Archer from Twilight Princess

  • Bulblin Archer shooting a flaming arrow from Twilight Princess

    Bulblin Archer shooting a flaming arrow from Twilight Princess

  • Shadow Bulblin from Twilight Princess

    Shadow Bulblin from Twilight Princess

  • Shadow Bulblin Archer from Twilight Princess

    Shadow Bulblin Archer from Twilight Princess

  • Bulblins in an early version of Twilight Princess

    Bulblins in an early version of Twilight Princess

  • Bulblins in an early version of Twilight Princess

    Bulblins in an early version of Twilight Princess

  • Club used by Bulblins from Twilight Princess

    Club used by Bulblins from Twilight Princess

  • Club used by Bulblins from Twilight Princess

    Club used by Bulblins from Twilight Princess

  • Bow wielded by Bulblins from Twilight Princess

    Bow wielded by Bulblins from Twilight Princess

  • Arrow used by Bulbins from Twilight Princess

    Arrow used by Bulbins from Twilight Princess

  • Bomb Arrows used by Bulblins from Twilight Princess

    Bomb Arrows used by Bulblins from Twilight Princess

  • Quiver used by Bulbins from Twilight Princess

    Quiver used by Bulbins from Twilight Princess

  • Bulblin concept artwork from Spirit Tracks

    Bulblin concept artwork from Spirit Tracks

  • Link shooting some Bulblins from Link's Crossbow Training

    Link shooting some Bulblins from Link's Crossbow Training

  • Bulblin from Hyrule Warriors

    Bulblin from Hyrule Warriors

  • Artwork of a Shielded Bulblin from Hyrule Warriors

    Artwork of a Shielded Bulblin from Hyrule Warriors

  • Bulblin Summoner portrait from Hyrule Warriors

    Bulblin Summoner portrait from Hyrule Warriors

  • VS Bulblin Summoner icon from Hyrule Warriors

    VS Bulblin Summoner icon from Hyrule Warriors

  • Bulblin Adventure Mode Sprite from Hyrule Warriors

    Bulblin Adventure Mode Sprite from Hyrule Warriors

  • A Bulblin archer from Hyrule Warriors

    A Bulblin archer from Hyrule Warriors

  • King Bulbin from My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess

    King Bulbin from My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 169 (TP | TPHD | ST)
  2. ↑ "Arbiter's Grounds: Ranger
    Move using the Control Stick and defeat the 25 Bulblins.    " — Stage Select (Link's Crossbow Training)
  3. ↑ "Link... He... He talked!" — Midna (Twilight Princess)
  4. ↑ "Enough. I follow the strongest side! ...that is all I have ever known." — King Bulblin (Twilight Princess)
  5. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 101 (TP | TPHD | ST)
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