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{{Boss
{{Infobox Boss
|type = mini
|type= mini
|image = [[Image:Picture42.png|300px]]
|image=  
|title =
{{Media
|game = [[Twilight Princess]]
|Render TP= File:TP King Bulblin Render.png
|dungeon = [[Hyrule Castle]]
|Model TP= File:TP King Bulblin Model.png
|weakness = [[Ordon Sword]], [[Master Sword]], [[Arrow]]s
|Model TPHD= File:TPHD King Bulblin Model.png
}}
}}
|title= Bulblin King
|race= [[Bulblin]]
|gender= Male<ref name="spoke">{{Cite|Link... He... He spoke.|Midna|TP}}</ref>
|game= TP
|other= SSBB, HW, MNPTP, SSB4|Wii U, SSBU
|dungeon= [[Hyrule Castle]]
|weakness= {{List|[[Sword]], [[Bow]], [[Bomb]]s}}
|theme music=
}}
{{Term/Store|King Bulblin||Series, TP, TPHD}} is a recurring boss in {{TP}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 187}}</ref>
==Biography==
==={{TP|-}}===
{{Midna
|context1= First battle
|quote1= <p>Ugh... This doesn't look good for that kid.</p><p>If that guy rushes you, you won't stand a chance.</p><p>Do your best to avoid him and slice him as you pass!</p>
|context2= Second battle
|quote2= <p>This guy again... What a pest...</p><p>I'm telling you, it's a waste, no matter how many times you battle him. Teach him a lesson!</p>
|context3= Second battle once {{Term|TPHD|Link}} hits {{Term|TPHD|King Bulblin}}'s shields twice
|quote3= <p>What's this guy's problem? Looks like he went and got a nice pair of matching shields!</p><p>What an idiot... He's got his sides protected, but his front is completely open.</p><p>Don't waste time going hand-to-hand with this guy. Use a projectile when the time is right!</p>
|context4= Second battle when asked again
|quote4= <p>Take a good look at that guy and you should see a bunch of gaps in his armor. Fire arrows into those spots!</p><p>This guy fights dirty, so there's no reason we can't fight dirty, too!</p>
|context5= Third battle
|quote5= <p>Not this guy again!</p><p>Hmph! Let's teach him that flailing a giant axe around is NEVER a good idea!</p>
}}
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'''King Bulblin''' is a new villain in [[Twilight Princess]], first appearing in [[Ordon Village]].  He is the one who shatters the peaceful life of [[Link]] by invading the [[Ordona Province]] to clear the way for a [[Twilight]] portal to appear over the [[Ordon Spring]]. King Bulblin then kidnaps the children of the village, but they manage to escape to [[Kakariko Village]]. [[image:kingbeh.jpg|thumb|left|200px|King Bulblin spars against Link at [[Eldin Province]]]]He later kidnaps [[Colin]] and escapes to the center of the [[Eldin Province]], where a horseback battle takes place. Link must chase after him and slash off his armor while Bulblin's legion of monsters chases him on [[Bullbo]]. After slicing off all of his armor, the king retreats to the [[Bridge of Eldin]], where he rides [[Lord Bullbo]] against Link in a jousting battle. Link must charge toward him, dodge, and attack. After awhile, Bulblin is flung off the bridge, but survives.
King Bulblin is the one who shatters the peaceful lives of [[Link]] and many of the Ordonians by invading the [[Ordon Spring]] to clear the way for a {{Term|TPHD|Twilight Portal|link}}. King Bulblin kidnaps the children of [[Ordon Village]], but they manage to escape to [[Kakariko Village]]. He later kidnaps [[Colin]] from Kakariko and escapes to the center of the [[Eldin Province]], with Link and [[Epona]] in hot pursuit. Link must chase after him and slash off his armor while King Bulblin's [[Bulblin]] legions chase him on [[Bullbo]]s. After all of his armor is gone, the king retreats to the [[Bridge of Eldin]], where he rides [[Lord Bullbo]] against Link in a joust of sorts. Link must gallop toward him on Epona, move to one side at the last second, and attack with his sword as they pass each other. After Link launches several successful strikes against him, King Bulblin is flung off the bridge, snapping one of his horns in half.  
[[image:kingblh.jpg|thumb|200px|left|King Bulblin getting shot at on the [[Great Bridge of Hylia]]]]
After the battle, he is fought again at the [[Great Bridge of Hylia]]. He is fought this time by shooting arrows into the weak spots in his armor. Before the level [[Arbiter's Grounds]], you engage in a sword and axe duel with him in a [[Bulblin]] camp, and when he is defeated, he sets the grounds on fire.  


He is later the mini-boss of [[Hyrule Castle]]. After defeating him in the [[East Courtyard]] (or west, for Gamecube)[[image:kingbag.jpg|thumb|200px|left|King Bulblin fighting before the [[Arbiter's Grounds]]]] of [[Hyrule Castle]], he will give up and accept defeat, talking to you for the first and last time and telling you "I serve the strongest side...that is all I have ever known", implying that as a child King Bulbin did not learn how to love and was not taught emotions by his parents. When King Bulbin speaks Midna is dumbstruck that he can even talk at all. In the end credits he is seen riding around [[Hyrule field]], which may symbolize the Bulblins being at peace with the other Hyruleans.  
He is fought again at the [[Great Hylian Bridge]]. In this encounter, Link must shoot [[Arrow]]s at the weak points in his armor. After Link defeats him, King Bulblin is again thrown over the side of the bridge, snapping his other horn in half; but once again, he survives.  


King Bulbin makes an aperance in [[Super Smash Brothers Brawl]] on the stage [[Bridge of Eldin]] as a enemy. He will apear and with bombs blast away a good deal of the stage. The part of the stage he blasted away will be fixed by a Twilight portal.
Before Link is able to enter the [[Arbiter's Grounds (Dungeon)|Arbiter's Grounds]], he engages in a duel on foot with King Bulblin in the Bulblins' base camp. He wields an enormous axe, using it to both guard himself and attack Link. Upon his defeat, he sets his tent on fire, but Link manages to escape the flames on a Bullbo.
[[image:kingbhc.jpg|thumb|left|200px|King Bulbin's Super Smash Bros Brawl aperance]]
 
Link fights King Bulblin one last time in the courtyard of [[Hyrule Castle]]. His only lines of dialogue are during this encounter. Before the fight, he announces "I have come to play!" and after his defeat, he concedes to Link. He gives him a key and says that he always follows the strongest side, then gallops away riding [[Lord Bullbo]].<ref>{{Cite|Enough. I follow the strongest side! …that is all I have ever known.|King Bulblin|TP}}</ref> [[Midna]] is subsequently surprised that King Bulblin is actually capable of speech.<ref name="spoke"/>
 
In the end credits, he is seen riding around [[Hyrule Field]] on Lord Bullbo; both of his horns have grown back, which may symbolize the Bulblins being at peace with the other Hyruleans.
 
==Other Appearances==
==={{SSBB|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{smashwiki}}
King Bulblin makes an appearance in {{SSBB}} on the [[Bridge of Eldin]] Stage as a Stage hazard. He occasionally rides across the stage on Lord Bullbo and plants a Bomb on the middle of the Bridge, destroying that section of the Bridge and effectively dividing the battlefield in half. The part of the stage he destroys is eventually repaired by a Twilight portal. King Bulblin also appears as a [[Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Trophy]] and [[Sticker]].
{{SSBTrophy|SSBB|header=yes}}
{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl|King Bulblin}}
|}
{{SSBSticker|header=yes}}
{{#section:Sticker|King Bulblin}}
|}
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{HW|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|HW}}
Bulblin Captains resemble King Bulblin in {{HW}}. King Bulblin himself appears as an enemy in the [[Twilight Map]] in [[Adventure Mode]]. Although identical in looks to the Bulblin Captains, King Bulblin is much larger in size, speaks during battle, is more resilient to damage, and is much stronger. He appears in a powered-up state which increases his strength and endurance significantly. He can be weakened by defeating his lackeys. However, if his health is depleted to two-thirds while he is still powered-up, he will acknowledge the Warrior's strength and join their army.
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{MNPTP|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:MNPTP King Bulblin Sprite.png|left|50px]]
The forty-fourth puzzle in the ''Picross'' series and the forty-third puzzle in the ''Mega Picross'' series depict {{Term|MNPTP|King Bulblin}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{SSB4|Wii U|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
King Bulblin reprises his role on the Bridge of Eldin Stage in {{SSB4|Wii U}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{SSBU|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Spirit Battle
|name= King Bulblin & Lord Bullbo
|spirit type= Primary
|fighters= {{Stock|SSBU|Wario|5}}
|team type= Attack
|team power= 2000
|rank= Novice
|stage= Eldin Bridge
|stage type=
|theme= {{Remix|Original|Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|SSBU}}
|rules=
|hazards=
|conditions= {{·}} The enemy favors dash attacks}}
In {{SSBU}}, King Bulblin reprises his role as a Stage hazard on the [[Bridge of Eldin]] Stage. He also appears as a [[Spirit]] with his steed, [[Lord Bullbo]] and has no ability.
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:King Bulblin 2.png|King Bulblin holding his fist in the air from {{TP|-}}
File:kingbeh.jpg|Link fighting King Bulblin in Eldin Province from {{TP|-}}
File:kingblh.jpg|Link shooting King Bulblin at the Great Hylian Bridge from {{TP|-}}
File:kingbag.jpg|Link fighting King Bulblin in the Gerudo Desert from {{TP|-}}
File:kingbhc.jpg|Link fighting King Bulblin at Hyrule Castle from {{TP|-}}
File:King Bulblin Axe.png|The axe wielded by King Bulblin from {{TP|-}}
File:TP King Bulblin Concept Art 1.jpg|King Bulblin concept art from {{HH|-}}
File:TP King Bulblin Concept Art 2.jpg|King Bulblin concept art from {{HH|-}}
File:TP King Bulblin Concept Art 3.jpg|King Bulblin concept art from {{HH|-}}
File:HWDE Bulblin Captain Icon.png|King Bulblin's portrait from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE King Bulblin Portrait 2.png|King Bulblin's portrait from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE King Bulblin Portrait 3.png|King Bulblin's portrait from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Bulblin Captain Mini Map Icon.png|VS Bulblin Captain icon from {{HW|-}}
</gallery>
 
{{Ref}}
 
{{Bosses|TP}}
{{Categories
|Blins, Kings
|bosses= TP, TPHD
|characters= TP, TPHD, SSBB, SSBfWU, SSBU
|enemies= HW
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Latest revision as of 05:32, 15 April 2024

King Bulblin is a recurring boss in Twilight Princess.[2]

Biography

Twilight Princess

Midna's Commentshide ▲
First battle
Midna says:

Ugh... This doesn't look good for that kid.

If that guy rushes you, you won't stand a chance.

Do your best to avoid him and slice him as you pass!

show more...
Second battle

This guy again... What a pest...

I'm telling you, it's a waste, no matter how many times you battle him. Teach him a lesson!

Second battle once Link hits King Bulblin's shields twice

What's this guy's problem? Looks like he went and got a nice pair of matching shields!

What an idiot... He's got his sides protected, but his front is completely open.

Don't waste time going hand-to-hand with this guy. Use a projectile when the time is right!

Second battle when asked again

Take a good look at that guy and you should see a bunch of gaps in his armor. Fire arrows into those spots!

This guy fights dirty, so there's no reason we can't fight dirty, too!

Third battle

Not this guy again!

Hmph! Let's teach him that flailing a giant axe around is NEVER a good idea!

King Bulblin is the one who shatters the peaceful lives of Link and many of the Ordonians by invading the Ordon Spring to clear the way for a Twilight Portal. King Bulblin kidnaps the children of Ordon Village, but they manage to escape to Kakariko Village. He later kidnaps Colin from Kakariko and escapes to the center of the Eldin Province, with Link and Epona in hot pursuit. Link must chase after him and slash off his armor while King Bulblin's Bulblin legions chase him on Bullbos. After all of his armor is gone, the king retreats to the Bridge of Eldin, where he rides Lord Bullbo against Link in a joust of sorts. Link must gallop toward him on Epona, move to one side at the last second, and attack with his sword as they pass each other. After Link launches several successful strikes against him, King Bulblin is flung off the bridge, snapping one of his horns in half.

He is fought again at the Great Hylian Bridge. In this encounter, Link must shoot Arrows at the weak points in his armor. After Link defeats him, King Bulblin is again thrown over the side of the bridge, snapping his other horn in half; but once again, he survives.

Before Link is able to enter the Arbiter's Grounds, he engages in a duel on foot with King Bulblin in the Bulblins' base camp. He wields an enormous axe, using it to both guard himself and attack Link. Upon his defeat, he sets his tent on fire, but Link manages to escape the flames on a Bullbo.

Link fights King Bulblin one last time in the courtyard of Hyrule Castle. His only lines of dialogue are during this encounter. Before the fight, he announces "I have come to play!" and after his defeat, he concedes to Link. He gives him a key and says that he always follows the strongest side, then gallops away riding Lord Bullbo.[3] Midna is subsequently surprised that King Bulblin is actually capable of speech.[1]

In the end credits, he is seen riding around Hyrule Field on Lord Bullbo; both of his horns have grown back, which may symbolize the Bulblins being at peace with the other Hyruleans.

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Non-Canon Information
See SmashWiki's article on King Bulblin for more information.

King Bulblin makes an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the Bridge of Eldin Stage as a Stage hazard. He occasionally rides across the stage on Lord Bullbo and plants a Bomb on the middle of the Bridge, destroying that section of the Bridge and effectively dividing the battlefield in half. The part of the stage he destroys is eventually repaired by a Twilight portal. King Bulblin also appears as a Trophy and Sticker.

# Trophy Significant Games Description How to unlock
200 SSBB King Bulblin Trophy Model.png
King Bulblin 		Twilight Princess King Bulblin is the boss of the creatures who kidnapped Ilia, Colin, and the rest of Ordon Village's children. Characterized by his appearance atop a boarlike beast named Lord Bullbo, he encounters Link time and time again. When he loses in his final battle, he pays subtle respect to Link when he says, "I follow the strongest side!" Random
Sticker Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary Usable by
SSBB King Bulblin & Lord Bullbo Sticker Icon.png
King Bulblin & Lord Bullbo 		Twilight Princess [Leg] - Attack +19 All

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information
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Bulblin Captains resemble King Bulblin in Hyrule Warriors. King Bulblin himself appears as an enemy in the Twilight Map in Adventure Mode. Although identical in looks to the Bulblin Captains, King Bulblin is much larger in size, speaks during battle, is more resilient to damage, and is much stronger. He appears in a powered-up state which increases his strength and endurance significantly. He can be weakened by defeating his lackeys. However, if his health is depleted to two-thirds while he is still powered-up, he will acknowledge the Warrior's strength and join their army.

My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess

Non-Canon Information
MNPTP King Bulblin Sprite.png

The forty-fourth puzzle in the Picross series and the forty-third puzzle in the Mega Picross series depict King Bulblin.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Non-Canon Information

King Bulblin reprises his role on the Bridge of Eldin Stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Non-Canon Information
King Bulblin & Lord Bullbo — Spirit Battle Information
SSBU King Bulblin & Lord Bullbo Spirit Icon.png
King Bulblin & Lord Bullbo
SSBU Primary Spirit Icon.png Primary Spirit
No. 226 		Team Power SSBU Attack Type Icon.png Attack | 2000 Rank ★ NOVICE Fighter(s)
Stage Eldin Bridge Theme "Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" SSBU Wario Stock Icon 5.png Wario
Rule(s) — Hazard(s) —
Condition(s)
 • The enemy favors dash attacks

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, King Bulblin reprises his role as a Stage hazard on the Bridge of Eldin Stage. He also appears as a Spirit with his steed, Lord Bullbo and has no ability.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNames
Japan
Japanese
キングブルブリン (Kingu Buruburin)
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
布魯布林王 (Bùlǔbùlín Wáng)
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
布鲁布林王 (Bùlǔbùlín Wáng)
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

  • King Bulblin holding his fist in the air from Twilight Princess

    King Bulblin holding his fist in the air from Twilight Princess

  • Link fighting King Bulblin in Eldin Province from Twilight Princess

    Link fighting King Bulblin in Eldin Province from Twilight Princess

  • Link shooting King Bulblin at the Great Hylian Bridge from Twilight Princess

    Link shooting King Bulblin at the Great Hylian Bridge from Twilight Princess

  • Link fighting King Bulblin in the Gerudo Desert from Twilight Princess

    Link fighting King Bulblin in the Gerudo Desert from Twilight Princess

  • Link fighting King Bulblin at Hyrule Castle from Twilight Princess

    Link fighting King Bulblin at Hyrule Castle from Twilight Princess

  • The axe wielded by King Bulblin from Twilight Princess

    The axe wielded by King Bulblin from Twilight Princess

  • King Bulblin concept art from Hyrule Historia

    King Bulblin concept art from Hyrule Historia

  • King Bulblin concept art from Hyrule Historia

    King Bulblin concept art from Hyrule Historia

  • King Bulblin concept art from Hyrule Historia

    King Bulblin concept art from Hyrule Historia

  • King Bulblin's portrait from Hyrule Warriors

    King Bulblin's portrait from Hyrule Warriors

  • King Bulblin's portrait from Hyrule Warriors

    King Bulblin's portrait from Hyrule Warriors

  • King Bulblin's portrait from Hyrule Warriors

    King Bulblin's portrait from Hyrule Warriors

  • VS Bulblin Captain icon from Hyrule Warriors

    VS Bulblin Captain icon from Hyrule Warriors

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Link... He... He spoke." — Midna (Twilight Princess)
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 187
  3. ↑ "Enough. I follow the strongest side! …that is all I have ever known." — King Bulblin (Twilight Princess)
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