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'''Shield Moblins''' are recurring enemies in {{TLoZ|Series}}. They are a variant of the [[Moblin]] which carry large [[Shield]]s they use to defend with, and are often paired with spears.
{{Term/Store|Shield Moblin|Shield Moblins|Series, SS, ALBW|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Name Ref|SS, SSHD, ALBW, NL, HW, HWL, HWDE}} They are a variant of the [[Moblin]] which carry large [[Shield]]s they use to defend with, and are often paired with spears.


Moblins carrying Shields in general have appeared in a few ''Zelda'' games, such as the [[Sword Moblin]]s of {{LA}} and the armored Moblins of {{ALBW}}, but are not necessarily referred to as Shield Moblins by name.
Moblins carrying Shields in general have appeared in a few games in {{TLoZ|Series}}, such as the [[Sword Moblin]]s of {{LA}} and the armored Moblins of {{ALBW}}, but are not necessarily referred to as Shield Moblins by name.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
==={{SS|-}}===
==={{SS|-}}===
{{Main|Metal Shield Moblin, Wooden Shield Moblin}}
In {{SS}}, Moblins appear as corpulent red monsters twice the size of [[Link]]. Their brute strength and durable Shields they carry makes them considerably dangerous enemies. Shield Moblins begin to appear after the trial at [[Silent Realm|Farore's Silent Realm]] is completed. They can be then found in [[Faron Woods#Skyward Sword|Faron Woods]], [[Lanayru Desert]], [[Eldin Volcano]], [[Skipper's Retreat]], the [[Sky Keep]], and during the [[Horde Battle]].
In {{SS}}, Moblins appear as corpulent red monsters twice the size of [[Link]]. Their brute strength and durable Shields they carry makes them considerably dangerous enemies. Shield Moblins begin to appear after the trial at [[Silent Realm|Farore's Silent Realm]] is completed. They can be then found in [[Faron Woods#Skyward Sword|Faron Woods]], [[Lanayru Desert]], [[Eldin Volcano]], [[Skipper's Retreat]], the [[Sky Keep]], and during the [[Horde Battle]].


Shield Moblins come in two variants in {{SS|-}}, both equipped with spears and Shields.
Shield Moblins come in two variants in {{SS|-}}, both equipped with spears and Shields.


====Wooden Shield Moblin====
==={{ALBW|-}}===
{{Fi|Wooden Shield Moblin|This massive monster's wall-sized shield gives it a tactical advantage. When its shield is at the ready, most attacks will be quite futile. The destruction of its shield is likely to drive the monster into a rage, instantly increasing its threat.}}
Shield Moblins appear similarly to [[Spear Moblin]]s, but are more heavily armored. They only appear in Lorule and behave similarly to [[Sword Soldiers]] such as seeking out and chasing Link upon detecting him. Unlike Sword Soldiers, the moblin shield is much more effective and thus they are more difficult enemies. Their shield can only be destroyed by [[Master Sword Lv2]] and [[Master Sword Lv3]], though a hookshoot can remove it. The regular Shield Moblin variant has a blue loincloth and a machete like sword, whilst the more powerful variant has a red loincloth and a two pronged spear.
'''Wooden Shield Moblins''' brandish a wooden, square-shaped Shield and a long wooden spear. Its only attack is stabbing Link with its spear. Link can cut its shield down into small pieces with his [[Sword]], leaving the beast defenseless and open for attack. The Moblin can counterattack this if it turns its Shield and Link strikes it. However, after the Shield has been cut down, it will become enraged and use both hands to swing its spear at Link aggressively, and also charge at Link (if he keeps his distance) while using its spear as a jostling vault. Link can also jump behind the Moblin by dashing onto its Shield and climbing over it, jumping over and exposing the monster's behind for an attack. After a Moblin is defeated, it will tumble forward; if Link stands too close to the Moblin when it falls, he will be knocked back by the Moblin's heavy body, but will not be damaged.
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====Metal Shield Moblin====
{{Fi|Metal Shield Moblin|This Moblin has a sturdy iron shield. Only a few Moblins are capable of carrying a large, heavy shield of iron like this one. I calculate an 85% chance that you can {{Color|SS Red|climb over}} that large shield as if it were a wall.}}
[[File:Metal Shield Moblin SS.png|right|160px|A Metal Shield Moblin in {{SS|-}}]]
Later in the game, a second variety of Moblin known as a '''Metal Shield Moblin''' appears. They carry an iron Shield that cannot be cut down by Link's Sword and is impervious to [[Bomb]]s, requiring that Link climb over the Shield in order to attack its backside. They are also more heavily armored and wear an iron helmet, and take more hits to defeat. This type of Moblin is rare, but Link has to face two of them at once on a bridge in the Sky Keep as part of a long battle sequence.
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==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{NL|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
===''Nintendo Land''===
In {{NL}}, Shield Moblins and '''Helmet Moblins''' are enemies that appear in the {{BQ}} attraction, bearing the likenesses of Moblins equipped with Shields. Helmeted Moblins are similar to Shield Moblins, but wear pots on their heads as helmets for extra defense. It is possible to break the Moblins' Shields with a Sword strike. They also come in varieties, with red being the second strongest and purple being the strongest.
In {{NL}}, Shield Moblins and '''Helmet Moblins''' are enemies that appear in the {{BQ}} attraction, bearing the likenesses of Moblins equipped with Shields. Helmeted Moblins are similar to Shield Moblins, but wear pots on their heads as helmets for extra defense. It is possible to break the Moblins' Shields with a Sword strike.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==={{HW|-}}===
==={{HW|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{HW}}, Moblins based on the Shield Moblins from {{SS|-}} appear as powerful, elite [[Captain (Hyrule Warriors)|Captain]]s. They come in wooden and iron Shield variants, the former of which is simply referred to as a Moblin, and the iron Shield variant called a Shield Moblin. Both variants behave and attack identically; they carry wooden spears they use to attack with, but unlike those of {{SS|-}}, they do not actively defend themselves.
In {{HW}}, Moblins based on the Shield Moblins from {{SS|-}} appear as powerful, elite [[Captain (Hyrule Warriors)|Captain]]s. They come in wooden and iron Shield variants, the former of which is simply referred to as a Moblin, and the iron Shield variant called a Shield Moblin. Both variants behave and attack identically; they carry wooden spears they use to attack with, but unlike those of {{SS|-}}, they do not actively defend themselves.


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File:Metal Shield Moblin.png|Concept art of a Metal Shield Moblin from {{SS|-}}
File:Metal Shield Moblin.png|Concept art of a Metal Shield Moblin from {{SS|-}}
File:NL Shield Moblin Model.png|Shield Moblin from ''Battle Quest''
File:SS Metal Shield Moblin Model 2.png|Model of a Metal Shield Moblin from {{SS|-}}
File:NL Helmet Moblin Model.png|Helmet Moblin from ''Battle Quest''
File:ALBW Shield Moblin Model 2.png|A Shield Moblin from {{ALBW|-}}
File:HW Shield Moblin.png|Shield Moblin from {{HW|-}}
File:NL Shield Moblin Model.png|Shield Moblin from {{BQ|-}}
File:HW Shield Moblin Portrait.png|Shield Moblin portrait from {{HW|-}}
File:NL Helmet Moblin Model.png|Helmet Moblin from {{BQ|-}}
File:HW Dark Shield Moblin Portrait.png|Dark Shield Moblin portrait from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Shield Moblin Model.png|Shield Moblin from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Shield Moblin Icon.png|Shield Moblin portrait from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Dark Shield Moblin Icon.png|Dark Shield Moblin portrait from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Shield Moblin Mini Map Icon.png|A map icon of a Shield Moblin from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Shield Moblin Mini Map Icon.png|A map icon of a Shield Moblin from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Dark Shield Moblin Mini Map Icon.png|A map icon of a Dark Shield Moblin from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Dark Shield Moblin Mini Map Icon.png|A map icon of a Dark Shield Moblin from {{HW|-}}
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{{Blin}}
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|Blins, Moblins, Spear Enemies
[[Category:Enemies]]
|bosses= NL
[[Category:Moblins]]
|enemies= SS, HW, HWL, HWDE
[[Category:Mini-Bosses]]
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[[Category:Blin Family]]
[[Category:Enemies in Skyward Sword]]
[[Category:Enemies in Hyrule Warriors]]

Latest revision as of 23:17, 17 September 2023

Shield Moblins are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[name references needed] They are a variant of the Moblin which carry large Shields they use to defend with, and are often paired with spears.

Moblins carrying Shields in general have appeared in a few games in The Legend of Zelda series, such as the Sword Moblins of Link's Awakening and the armored Moblins of A Link Between Worlds, but are not necessarily referred to as Shield Moblins by name.

Characteristics

Skyward Sword

Main articles: Metal Shield Moblin and Wooden Shield Moblin

In Skyward Sword, Moblins appear as corpulent red monsters twice the size of Link. Their brute strength and durable Shields they carry makes them considerably dangerous enemies. Shield Moblins begin to appear after the trial at Farore's Silent Realm is completed. They can be then found in Faron Woods, Lanayru Desert, Eldin Volcano, Skipper's Retreat, the Sky Keep, and during the Horde Battle.

Shield Moblins come in two variants in Skyward Sword, both equipped with spears and Shields.

A Link Between Worlds

Shield Moblins appear similarly to Spear Moblins, but are more heavily armored. They only appear in Lorule and behave similarly to Sword Soldiers such as seeking out and chasing Link upon detecting him. Unlike Sword Soldiers, the moblin shield is much more effective and thus they are more difficult enemies. Their shield can only be destroyed by Master Sword Lv2 and Master Sword Lv3, though a hookshoot can remove it. The regular Shield Moblin variant has a blue loincloth and a machete like sword, whilst the more powerful variant has a red loincloth and a two pronged spear.

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Other Appearances

Nintendo Land

Non-Canon Information

In Nintendo Land, Shield Moblins and Helmet Moblins are enemies that appear in the Battle Quest attraction, bearing the likenesses of Moblins equipped with Shields. Helmeted Moblins are similar to Shield Moblins, but wear pots on their heads as helmets for extra defense. It is possible to break the Moblins' Shields with a Sword strike. They also come in varieties, with red being the second strongest and purple being the strongest.

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information

In Hyrule Warriors, Moblins based on the Shield Moblins from Skyward Sword appear as powerful, elite Captains. They come in wooden and iron Shield variants, the former of which is simply referred to as a Moblin, and the iron Shield variant called a Shield Moblin. Both variants behave and attack identically; they carry wooden spears they use to attack with, but unlike those of Skyward Sword, they do not actively defend themselves.

Moblins will attack either by thrusting their spears as a javelin, or charge a powerful attack where they spin around furiously before tumbling onto the ground. Their fall, and subsequent shock wave, can potentially inflict massive damage onto surrounding enemies caught in the fall. Doing so, however, also leaves them vulnerable and exposes their Weak Point Gauge. Moblins may also simply throw themselves to the ground without spinning, which will still expose their Weak Point Gauge. Moblins and Shield Moblins in Hyrule Warriors are highly resilient enemies, making them difficult to contend with.

Gallery

  • Concept art of a Metal Shield Moblin from Skyward Sword

    Concept art of a Metal Shield Moblin from Skyward Sword

  • Model of a Metal Shield Moblin from Skyward Sword

    Model of a Metal Shield Moblin from Skyward Sword

  • A Shield Moblin from A Link Between Worlds

    A Shield Moblin from A Link Between Worlds

  • Shield Moblin from Battle Quest

    Shield Moblin from Battle Quest

  • Helmet Moblin from Battle Quest

    Helmet Moblin from Battle Quest

  • Shield Moblin from Hyrule Warriors

    Shield Moblin from Hyrule Warriors

  • Shield Moblin portrait from Hyrule Warriors

    Shield Moblin portrait from Hyrule Warriors

  • Dark Shield Moblin portrait from Hyrule Warriors

    Dark Shield Moblin portrait from Hyrule Warriors

  • A map icon of a Shield Moblin from Hyrule Warriors

    A map icon of a Shield Moblin from Hyrule Warriors

  • A map icon of a Dark Shield Moblin from Hyrule Warriors

    A map icon of a Dark Shield Moblin from Hyrule Warriors

  • Shield Moblin Adventure Mode icon from Hyrule Warriors

    Shield Moblin Adventure Mode icon from Hyrule Warriors

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