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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name = Big Blin
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|image = [[File:BigBlin Large.png|260px]]
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|Artwork ST= File:ST Link Fighting Big Blin and Miniblins Artwork.png
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
|Model ST= File:ST Big Blin Model.png
|habitat = Large [[Warship]]s<br>[[Pirate Hideout]]<br>[[Take 'Em All On]]
|attack =
|weapon = [[Sword]]
|spoils =
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|game= ST
|other= HWL
|habitat= {{List|{{Plural|Series|Pirate Ship (Enemy)|link}}, [[Pirate Hideout]], [[Take 'Em All On!]]}}
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|weapon= {{List|[[Sword]], [[Bow]]}}
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{{Term/Store|Big Blin|Big Blins|Series, ST, HWL, HWDE|plural}} are recurring enemies and {{Plural|Series|Sub-Boss|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref name="E 166">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 166 {{Exp Game|ST}}}}</ref>{{Name Ref|HWL, HWDE}}
==Characteristics==
{{Plural|Series|Big Blin}} are a branch of large and tough {{Plural|Series|Moblin|link}}.<ref name="E 166"/>
==={{ST|-}}===
Big Blins are pirate leaders that engage in thievery with the [[Miniblin]]s and [[Bulblin]]s.<ref name="E 101">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 101 {{Exp Game|ST}}}}</ref>


==Characteristics and Appearances==
Big Blins can take a lot of punishment, and are capable of dealing massive amounts of damage to [[Link]]. Their swings can send Link flying a great distance, and knock him dizzy. To defeat them, Link must take advantage of their slow reaction speed by darting in, attacking, and running away before the designated Big Blin swings its club. {{Plural|ST|Big Blin}} carry large baskets with them that they use to trap people with. If a Big Blin traps one of Link's passengers, it will send them to the [[Pirate Hideout]]; but if Link has not unlocked the tracks to the Pirate Hideout yet, it will be {{Term|ST|Game Over|link}}.


===''Spirit Tracks''===
Their long club swings can injure and kill their own, for example, when Big Blin destroy {{Plural|ST|Miniblin|link}} while {{Term|ST|Inside the Passenger Car|link}} on the [[Spirit Train]] in the [[Ocean Realm]]. Another example is in the [[Take 'Em All On]] gauntlet, when Link fights three Big Blins, and they injure one another with their wide swings and backswings.


'''Big Blin''' is an enemy from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', fought as a mini-boss during any pirate invasion (either in the [[Ocean Realm]] by a [[Warship]], or elsewhere by a [[Tank]]) and within the [[Take 'Em All On!]] minigame, and as a final obstacle during the [[Pirate Hideout]] minigame. Giant club-wielding Goblins, they slightly resemble [[Great Moblin#Ocarina of Time|Club Moblins]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.
==Other Appearances==
==={{HW|L|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|HWDE}}
In {{HW|L}}, Big Blins appear as [[Captain (Hyrule Warriors)|Captains]], often in the ranks of the [[Forces#Dark Forces|Dark Forces]]. In "[[A New Disturbance]]", Big Blins are attacking Windfall Island. When Link and [[Tetra]] repel their advance, morale boosted Big Blins known as {{Plural|HWDE|Ruffian|link}} begin advancing towards Windfall Island and appear as reinforcements in the [[Forsaken Fortress]] keeps until the keeps are captured. The Big Blins also drive off the [[Helmaroc King]] to take over the Forsaken Fortress. They also appear in [[Gerudo Desert]], manning the [[Gate of Souls]] on orders from the [[Aeralfos]] for the Monster Forces in ''[[The Search for Cia]]'' until they are defeated. If they are hit with the [[Hammer]] during their charge up attack, they throw a tantrum damaging their allies thus exposing their [[Weak Point Gauge]] from [[Extra-Effective Item Attack]]s.


===''Skyward Sword''===
When defeated, Big Blins may drop Big Blin Hides or Big Blin Clubs as their Bronze and Silver [[Material]]s, respectively.
{{future game}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
[[File:Moblin SS.jpg|thumb|right|A Big-Blin in ''Skyward Sword'']]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', they are referred to as '''Big-Blin'''s and appear as fat, red monsters that are twice the size of Link. They brandish a wooden, square-shaped shield and a long spear. Link can cut its shield down into small pieces, leaving the Big-Blin shieldless and open for attack. Link can also jump behind the Big-Blin by dashing into its shield and climbing over it, exposing the monster's backside for an attack.


Later in the game, Big-Blins seem to acquire an iron shield that possibly cannot be cut by Link's sword.
==Trivia==
{{clear}}
*{{Plural|ST|Big Blin}} wear {{Plural|ST|Pirate Necklace|link}} around their necks. They are not collectible spoils, normally. However, if pirates from [[Tank]]s or {{Plural|ST|Pirate Ship (Enemy)|link}} board the [[Spirit Train]] while a passenger is on board (after the [[Pirate's Prisoner]] has been rescued from the [[Pirate Hideout]]), successfully fending them off will result in Link getting a Pirate Necklace.


==Strategy==
==Nomenclature==
[[File:Big Blin.png|left]]
{{Term|Series|Big Blin}} shares its Japanese name with {{Term|LA|Moblin Chief|link}}, {{Term|Series|Great Moblin|link}} and {{Term|OoT|Club Moblin|link}}.
Big Blins can take a lot of punishment, and deal massive amounts of damage to [[Link]]. Their swings can send Link flying a great distance, and knock him dizzy. To defeat them, Link must take advantage of their slow reaction speed by darting in, attacking, and running away before the designated Big Blin swings its club. If a Big Blin traps one of Link's passengers, it will send him to the [[Pirate Hideout]]; but if Link has not unlocked the tracks to the Pirate Hideout yet, it will be game over.


Their long club swings can injure and kill their own, for example, when Big Blin destroys his minion [[Miniblin]]s on the [[Spirit Train]] in the [[Ocean Realm]]. Another example is in the [[Take 'Em All On]] gauntlet, when Link fights three Big Blins, and they injure one another with their wide swings and backswings.
{{Nomenclature}}


==Trivia==
==Gallery==
* Big Blins wear [[Treasure#Spirit Tracks|Pirate Necklace]]s around their necks. They're not collectible spoils, normally. However, if pirates from [[Tank]]s or [[Pirate Ship (Enemy)|Pirate Ship]]s board the [[Spirit Train]] while a passenger is on board (after the [[Pirate's Prisoner]] has been rescued from the [[Pirate Hideout]]), successfully fending them off will result in Link getting a Pirate Necklace.
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* The name "Big Blin" was likely conceived to contrast with "Miniblin". Its Japanese name, {{Japanese|オヤブリン|Oyaburin}}, is the same as the Japanese name of the [[Great Moblin]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''.
File:ST Link Fighting Big Blin and Miniblins Artwork.png|Link fighting a Big Blin alongside Miniblins
*One of Great Moblin's Japanese names, Oyaburin, is a portmanteau of the Japanese word for "boss", {{Japanese|親分|Oyabun}} and the suffix "-blin".
File:ST Big Blin Model 2.png|Big Blin from {{ST|-}}
*In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', the boss [[Gooma]] behaves and attacks in a similar way Big Blins do.
File:ST Big Blin Concept Art.png|Concept art of a Big Blin from {{ST}}
File:HWL Big Blin and Stone Blin Artwork.png|Artwork of a Big Blin and a Stone Blin from {{HW|L|-}}
File:HWDE Big Blin Model.png|A Big Blin as seen in-game from {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Big Blin Icon.png|Big Blin Portrait from {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Big Blin Portrait 2.png|Big Blin Portrait from {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Big Blin Portrait 3.png|Big Blin Portrait from {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Dark Big Blin Icon.png|Dark Big Blin Portrait from {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Big Blin Mini Map Icon.png|Big Blin Mini Map Icon from {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Dark Big Blin Mini Map Icon.png|Dark Big Blin Mini Map Icon from {{HW|DE|-}}
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==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Great Moblin#Ocarina of Time|Great Moblin]]
* [[Stone Blin]]
<br>
* [[King Moblin]]
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[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks]]
 
[[Category:Mini-Bosses]]
{{Bosses|ST}}
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|enemies= ST, HWL, HWDE
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Latest revision as of 20:12, 15 April 2024

Big Blins are recurring enemies and Sub-Bosses in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][name references needed]

Characteristics

Big Blins are a branch of large and tough Moblins.[1]

Spirit Tracks

Big Blins are pirate leaders that engage in thievery with the Miniblins and Bulblins.[2]

Big Blins can take a lot of punishment, and are capable of dealing massive amounts of damage to Link. Their swings can send Link flying a great distance, and knock him dizzy. To defeat them, Link must take advantage of their slow reaction speed by darting in, attacking, and running away before the designated Big Blin swings its club. Big Blins carry large baskets with them that they use to trap people with. If a Big Blin traps one of Link's passengers, it will send them to the Pirate Hideout; but if Link has not unlocked the tracks to the Pirate Hideout yet, it will be Game Over.

Their long club swings can injure and kill their own, for example, when Big Blin destroy Miniblins while Inside the Passenger Car on the Spirit Train in the Ocean Realm. Another example is in the Take 'Em All On gauntlet, when Link fights three Big Blins, and they injure one another with their wide swings and backswings.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors Legends

Non-Canon Information
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In Hyrule Warriors Legends, Big Blins appear as Captains, often in the ranks of the Dark Forces. In "A New Disturbance", Big Blins are attacking Windfall Island. When Link and Tetra repel their advance, morale boosted Big Blins known as Ruffians begin advancing towards Windfall Island and appear as reinforcements in the Forsaken Fortress keeps until the keeps are captured. The Big Blins also drive off the Helmaroc King to take over the Forsaken Fortress. They also appear in Gerudo Desert, manning the Gate of Souls on orders from the Aeralfos for the Monster Forces in The Search for Cia until they are defeated. If they are hit with the Hammer during their charge up attack, they throw a tantrum damaging their allies thus exposing their Weak Point Gauge from Extra-Effective Item Attacks.

When defeated, Big Blins may drop Big Blin Hides or Big Blin Clubs as their Bronze and Silver Materials, respectively.

Trivia

Nomenclature

Big Blin shares its Japanese name with King Moblin, Great Moblin and Club Moblin.

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Gallery

  • Link fighting a Big Blin alongside Miniblins

    Link fighting a Big Blin alongside Miniblins

  • Big Blin from Spirit Tracks

    Big Blin from Spirit Tracks

  • Concept art of a Big Blin from Spirit Tracks

    Concept art of a Big Blin from Spirit Tracks

  • Artwork of a Big Blin and a Stone Blin from Hyrule Warriors Legends

    Artwork of a Big Blin and a Stone Blin from Hyrule Warriors Legends

  • A Big Blin as seen in-game from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    A Big Blin as seen in-game from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

  • Big Blin Portrait from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    Big Blin Portrait from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

  • Big Blin Portrait from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    Big Blin Portrait from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

  • Big Blin Portrait from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    Big Blin Portrait from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

  • Dark Big Blin Portrait from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    Dark Big Blin Portrait from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

  • Big Blin Mini Map Icon from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    Big Blin Mini Map Icon from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

  • Dark Big Blin Mini Map Icon from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    Dark Big Blin Mini Map Icon from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 166 (ST)
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 101 (ST)
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