Stalchildren appear in the "Gerudo Stalfos: Defender" Stage of Level 1 and "Hyrule Castle: Defender" Stage of Level 4 in Link's Crossbow Training. They rise from the ground to attack Link with their spears, along with Stalfos. Stalchildren can be taken out with one hit, but will swarm in massive numbers as time runs out.
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Stalchildren,(SeriesThe Legend of Zelda Series)[3] also known as Stalchilds,(LatPoDLink and the Portal of Doom)[2] are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[name references needed]
Characteristics
Ocarina of Time
Descriptions
Stalchild
Don't be afraid of the Stalchild! Just attack it repeatedly!
Don't be afraid of the Stalchild! Just attack it repeatedly!
Stalchildren appear in Hyrule Field in Ocarina of Time. They spawn only at night while Link is a child and disappear at sunrise. They will not appear if Link is wearing the Bunny Hood or if he walks on the Road. Stalchildren attack in pairs, and if one falls before the other, another Stalchild may spawn in its place if Link takes too long to destroy the other. Each time 10 Stalchildren are defeated, a larger one will spawn alongside a regular sized Stalchild. Stalchildren can be defeated with two hits, regardless of size. If Link attacks a Stalchild from the front, it will lose its head and begin wandering around blindly.
Majora's Mask
Descriptions
Majora's MaskMajora's Mask 3D
It's a Stalchild. They were the cursed soldiers of the Kingdom of Ikana...What are you gonna do?
It's a Stalchild. They were the cursed soldiers of the Kingdom of Ikana... What are you gonna do?
Stalchildren are of the Ikana race in Majora's Mask. They haunt the Ikana Graveyard and are the fallen soldiers of the Ikana Kingdom.[4] Their general is Captain Keeta, but they will mistake anyone that wears the Captain's Hat for their leader.[5] By wearing the Captain's Hat, the Stalchildren will ask Link whether they should open or guard the grave, mentioning that they already had an order from Captain Keeta to guard it.[6] In the Oceanside Spider House, Stalchildren will reveal the solution to the house's puzzle, ultimately leading to a Piece of Heart.[7]
Four Swords
Stalchildren act similarly to Stalfos in Oracle of Seasons and have four distinct behaviors, albeit without color variations to differentiate between them. Stalchildren may simply walk around like Blue Stalfos, throw bones like Red Stalfos, throw bones and dodge attacks like Orange Stalfos, or attempt to crush the Links like Green Stalfos.
Purple Stalchildren appear in the Hero's Trial as part of the silver door levels. While they may have any of the behavior patterns of normal Stalchildren, they cannot be outright defeated. When hit, they will instead crumble into a pile of bones and revive a short time later.
Twilight Princess
Stalchildren appear in the Arbiter's Grounds and the Cave of Ordeals in Twilight Princess. They emerge from the ground in large groups and attack with small spears. They can be destroyed with almost any weapon, though Link's Sword is the most effective, especially when the Spin Attack is utilized.
Other Appearances
Link's Crossbow Training
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.
Ocarina of Time (Himekawa)
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.
A Stalchild makes a brief appearance in the Ocarina of Time manga by Akira Himekawa, being burned to a crisp by a young Volvagia before it became a follower of Ganondorf.
Link and the Portal of Doom
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.
Sonic Lost World
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.
Stalchildren appear in The Legend of Zelda Zone, attacking Sonic by slowly wandering toward him. They can easily be defeated by any of his moves, such as the Homing Attack.
Hyrule Warriors
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.
Stalchildren appear as foot soldiers that group in large numbers in Hyrule Warriors. In Legend Mode, they appear in the Scenarios "The Sheikah Tribesman", "The Water Temple", "Liberation of the Triforce", and "Darkness Falls".
Helmeted Stalchildren with broken armor appear in occupied Keeps and Outposts. Summoner Stalchildren also appear as a variant that summons reinforcements, and wear purple hoods and carry staves. Unit troops are led by Stalchild Captains, which are actually Stalfos in appearance. The same type of Captain also appears as a Keep Boss variant that guards Keeps and Outposts. Stalchild Captains occasionally drop the Monster Tooth Bronze Material when defeated.
Trivia
- The size of the giant Stalchildren in Ocarina of Time will increase each time they spawn, and they can be as big as the boss enemies. The increase will be reset once the morning comes.[8] It is not changed in Ocarina of Time 3D.[9]
- The laugh of Stalchildren in Ocarina of Time is actually a sped up version of Phantom Ganon's laugh.[10]
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 JapanJapanese | スタルベビー (Sutarubebī) (OoTOcarina of Time | MMMajora's Mask)[11][12] | Portmanteau of SutaruJapanese name for the Stal- prefix. and the English word "baby".Editor warning: Conflicting meanings in data |
 The People's Republic of ChinaChineseSISimplified | 小骷髅 (Xiǎo kūlóu) (OoTOcarina of Time)[13] | Small Skeleton |
 The French RepublicFrenchEUEuropean | Sakdoss (OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D)[14] | Corruption of "sac d'os" ("bag of ones"). |
 The Italian RepublicItalian | Stalfosso (OoTOcarina of Time | OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D | MMMajora's Mask | MM3DMajora's Mask 3D | FSFour Swords)[15][16][17][18][18] | Portmanteau of Stalfos and osso (bone)Editor warning: Conflicting meanings in data |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data. | ||
Other Names
These names, though from official English sources, are not used by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
| Name | Stalchid[19] |
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| Name | Stalchid[19] |
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| Name | Stalkin[20] |
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Gallery
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Ocarina of Time
A large Stalchild -
Ocarina of Time 3D
Promotional screenshot of Link attacking a pair of Stalchildren -
Four Swords Anniversary Edition
Purple Stalchild -
Twilight Princess
Concept art of a Stalchild -
Twilight Princess
The Spears used by Stalchildren -
Link's Crossbow Training
Stalchildren -
Ocarina of Time (Himekawa)
A Stalchild -
Sonic Lost World
Stalchildren -
Hyrule Warriors
Artwork of a Stalchild -
Hyrule Warriors
Artwork of a Summoner Stalchild -
Hyrule Warriors
A Stalchild -
Hyrule Warriors
An archer Stalchild -
Hyrule Warriors
A Shield-type Stalchild -
Hyrule Warriors
Summoner Stalchild icon -
Hyrule Warriors
Summoner Stalchild Mini Map icon -
Hyrule Warriors
Stalchild Adventure Mode icon -
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Summoner Stalchild Mini Map icon -
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Stalchild Adventure Mode icon -
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Summoner Stalchild icon -
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Summoner Stalchild Mini Map icon
See Also
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 102
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Link lunged at the Stalchilds with a series of quick cuts, but they had him surrounded now.
(Link and the Portal of Doom, Scholastic, pg. 14-15) - ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 206 (OoTOcarina of Time | OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D | MMMajora's Mask | MM3DMajora's Mask 3D | FSFour Swords | TPTwilight Princess | TPHDTwilight Princess HD)
- ↑
It's a Stalchild. They were the cursed soldiers of the Kingdom of Ikana...What are you gonna do?
— Tatl (Majora's Mask) - ↑
Huh? Oh, Captain! E-excuse me, sir!
— Stalchild (Majora's Mask) - ↑
Aah! Captain, sir!!! Excuse me, sir! Everyone, give the captain your attention! We haven't seen you in some time, captain, sir! As per your orders, sir, we've been guarding these graves closely. We have all been expecting your next order, sir.
— Stalchild (Majora's Mask) - ↑
Ah! Captain, sir! It's been a long time since we've seen you! As you have ordered, sir, we are investigating the secrets of this place.
— Stalchild (Majora's Mask) - ↑ 【時のオカリナ】近年判明した隠された小ネタ【ゼルダの伝説】, sera18171 on YouTube, Uploaded Aug 8, 2005
- ↑ How to spawn giant Stalchildren without cheats, HylianFreddy on YouTube
- ↑ SavestateYT, Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Stalchild Laugh Slowed Down , Youtube (Video), published August 14, 2013, retrieved November 28, 2018.
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 144
- ↑
スタルベビーよ 元は 呪われたイカーナ王国の兵士 なんだって・・・どうする？
— Tatl (Majora's Mask, Japanese version) - ↑
小骷髅
— Navi (Ocarina of Time, iQue version)
別怕那个小骷髅！连续攻击就可以了！ - ↑
Sakdoss
— Navi (Ocarina of Time 3D, European French version)
N'aie pas peur du Sakdoss ! Attaque-le à plusieurs reprises ! - ↑
Stalfosso
— Navi (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian version) - ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 205
- ↑
Questo è uno stalfosso.
— Tatl (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian version) - ↑ 18.0 18.1 Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 206
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Stalchid
Stalchidren are skeletal creatures who were never flesh and bone. They hunt their prey in large packs, and will only appear once the sun has set." — The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia , Zelda.com (archive), retrieved July 30, 2023. - ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess—PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 20
Categories:
- Enemies
- Stalfos
- Stals
- Enemies in Ocarina of Time
- Enemies in Ocarina of Time 3D
- Enemies in Majora's Mask
- Enemies in Majora's Mask 3D
- Enemies in Four Swords
- Enemies in Twilight Princess
- Enemies in Twilight Princess HD
- Enemies in Hyrule Warriors
- Enemies in Hyrule Warriors Legends
- Enemies in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition