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|dungeon =[[Ancient Cistern]]<br>[[Sky Keep]]
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'''Stalmaster''' is a four-armed, well-armored [[Stalfos]] that can be found as a mini-boss in the [[Ancient Cistern]] in {{SS}}. It is fought again in [[Sky Keep]] on the way to collect the [[Triforce#Triforce of Courage|Triforce of Courage]], along with [[Cursed Bokoblin]]s.
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{{Term/Store|Stalmaster|Stalmasters|Series, SS|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Sub-Boss|link}} and {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 207 {{Exp Game|SS}}}}</ref>{{Name Ref|SSHD, HWDE}}


{{Fi|Stalmaster|This is an elite captain of the undead soldiers. When provoked, it has the ability to strike with all four of its sword-wielding arms.  
==Characteristics==
==={{SS|-}}===
{{Fi
|quote1= <p>Target lock: {{Color|SS Blue|Stalmaster}}</p><p>This is an elite captain of the undead soldiers. When provoked, it has the ability to strike with all four of its sword-wielding arms.</p><p>I recommend inflicting damage when the slight gap presents itself as it readies its swords to attack.</p>
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I recommend inflicting damage when the slight gap presents itself as it readies its swords to attack.}}
Initially, {{Plural|SSHD|Stalmaster}} only use two of their arms in combat, wielding two swords, similarly to regular {{Plural|SSHD|Stalfos|link}}. After taking a certain amount of damage, they unfold their two other arms, which also hold {{Plural|SSHD|Weapon|link}}. The full arsenal of the {{Term|SSHD|Stalmaster}} is three swords and an {{Term|SSHD|Axe|link}}. In this four-armed phase, {{Plural|SSHD|Stalmaster}} will generally position their sword so that they can only be struck from one direction at a time. {{Plural|SSHD|Stalmaster}} are very aggressive while in their four-armed phase, often striking with all four arms in quick succession. They have a strong charging attack where they first guard themselves with all four {{Plural|SSHD|Weapon}}, then lunge forward and swing them outward. Like the regular {{Plural|SSHD|Stalfos}}, {{Plural|SSHD|Stalmaster}} gradually lose portions of their rib cages as they take damage. When they are close to defeat, their helmets fall off, spawning {{Plural|SSHD|Heart|link}}.


==Strategy==
Another {{Term|SSHD|Stalmaster}} is fought as a {{Term|SSHD|Sub-Boss|link}} in the {{Term|SSHD|Sky Keep|link}}. This {{Term|SSHD|Stalmaster}} is accompanied by {{Plural|SSHD|Cursed Bokoblin|link}}.
Initially, the Stalmaster only uses two of its arms in combat, wielding two swords much in the fashion of a regular Stalfos in ''Skyward Sword''. After taking a certain amount of damage, it unfolds its two other arms, which also hold weapons. The full arsenal of the Stalmaster is three swords and an axe. In this four-armed phase, the Stalmaster will generally position its swords so that it can only be struck from one direction at a time. The Stalmaster is very aggressive while in its four-armed phase, often striking with all four arms in quick succession. It has a very damaging charging attack where it first guards itself with all four weapons and then lunges forward swinging them outward. Like the regular Stalfos, the Stalmaster gradually loses portions of its ribcage as it takes damage. When it is close to death, its helmet falls off and spawns [[Heart]]s.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
===''Hyrule Warriors''===
==={{HW|-}}===
{{noncanon|start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
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{{Plural|HWDE|Stalmaster}} appear in {{HW}} as {{Plural|HWDE|Captain (Hyrule Warriors)|link}}, rather than as {{Plural|SSHD|Sub-Boss}}. Their attack patterns are similar to those of {{Plural|HWDE|Darknut|link}}, as their eyes will glow red before lunging forward to strike with their swords. Doing so also leaves them vulnerable and exposes their {{Term|HWDE|Weak Point Gauge|link}}. As with {{Plural|HWDE|Darknut}}, they are also weak to the {{Term|HWDE|Boomerang|link}} when charging their flurry attack, as well as having their {{Term|HWDE|Weak Point Gauge}} revealed if the {{Term|HWDE|Warrior}} fighting them dodges behind them. When defeated, they may drop {{Plural|HWDE|Stalmaster Wrist Bone|link}} or {{Plural|HWDE|Stalmaster's Skull|link}}. Due to being based on {{Plural|HWDE|Darknut}}, {{Plural|HWDE|Stalmaster}} use a {{Term|HWDE|Shield|link}} in place in place of their second sword and have their secondary pair of arms tucked in.
Stalmasters appear in {{HW}} as regular enemies rather than as a mini-boss.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{noncanon|end}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*When the Stalmaster's helmet falls off, it can be seen that it has a third eye. This feature, in addition to its four arms, may be a reference to Hindu deities such as {{wp|Shiva}} and {{wp|Kali}}. The Ancient Cistern in which the Stalmaster first appears makes many references to {{wp|Indian religions|Indian religous}} themes.
*When the Stalmaster's helmet falls off, it is revealed to have a third eye. This feature, in addition to its four arms, may be a reference to Hindu deities such as {{Wp|Shiva}} and {{Wp|Kali}}. The Ancient Cistern in which the Stalmaster first appears in makes many references to {{Wp|Indian religions|Indian religious}} themes.
*The Stalmaster is similar to and is even known by the name '''Master Stalfos''' in some countries. [[Master Stalfos]] is another Stalfos mini-boss that appeared in {{LA}}.


==Etymology==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Nomenclature}}
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|enM=
|ja= {{Romanize|スタルマスター|Sutarumasutā}}
|jaM= Stalmaster
|es=
|esM=
|esL= Stalfos Supremo
|esLM= Supreme Stalfos
|esS=
|esSM=
|frC= Maitre Stalfos
|frCM= Master Stalfos
|frF= Maître Stalfos
|frFM= Master Stalfos
|de=
|deM=
|it= Bistalfos
|itM=
|ko=
|koM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW Stalmaster Portrait.png|Stalmaster portrait from ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HW Stalmaster Model.png|A {{Term|HW|Stalmaster}} from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Dark Stalmaster Portrait.png|Dark Stalmaster portrait from ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HW Stalmaster Artwork.png|{{Term|HW|Stalmaster}} render from {{HW|-}}
File:HWL VS Stalmaster Icon.png|VS Stalmaster icon from ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HWDE Stalmaster Icon.png|{{Term|HW|Stalmaster}} portrait from {{HW|-}}
File:HWL VS Dark Stalmaster Icon.png|VS Dark Stalmaster icon from ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HWDE Stalmaster Mini Map Icon.png|VS {{Term|HW|Stalmaster}} icon from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Stalmaster Adventure Mode Icon.png|{{Term|HW|Stalmaster}} {{Term|HW|Adventure Mode}} icon from {{HW|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Dark Stalmaster|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Stalfos|link}}
{{Ref}}


{{Bosses|SS}}
{{Bosses|SS}}
{{Stal}}
{{Categories
[[Category:Bosses in Skyward Sword]]
|Stalfos, Stals, Sword Enemies
[[Category:Enemies in Hyrule Warriors]]
|enemies= HW, HWL, HWDE
|sub-bosses= SS, SSHD
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Latest revision as of 08:36, 21 August 2023

Stalmasters are recurring Sub-Bosses and Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][name references needed]

Characteristics

Skyward Sword

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Fi says:

Target lock: Stalmaster

This is an elite captain of the undead soldiers. When provoked, it has the ability to strike with all four of its sword-wielding arms.

I recommend inflicting damage when the slight gap presents itself as it readies its swords to attack.

Initially, Stalmasters only use two of their arms in combat, wielding two swords, similarly to regular Stalfos. After taking a certain amount of damage, they unfold their two other arms, which also hold Weapons. The full arsenal of the Stalmaster is three swords and an Axe. In this four-armed phase, Stalmasters will generally position their sword so that they can only be struck from one direction at a time. Stalmasters are very aggressive while in their four-armed phase, often striking with all four arms in quick succession. They have a strong charging attack where they first guard themselves with all four Weapons, then lunge forward and swing them outward. Like the regular Stalfos, Stalmasters gradually lose portions of their rib cages as they take damage. When they are close to defeat, their helmets fall off, spawning Hearts.

Another Stalmaster is fought as a Sub-Boss in the Sky Keep. This Stalmaster is accompanied by Cursed Bokoblins.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information

Stalmasters appear in Hyrule Warriors as Captains, rather than as Sub-Bosses. Their attack patterns are similar to those of Darknuts, as their eyes will glow red before lunging forward to strike with their swords. Doing so also leaves them vulnerable and exposes their Weak Point Gauge. As with Darknuts, they are also weak to the Boomerang when charging their flurry attack, as well as having their Weak Point Gauge revealed if the Warrior fighting them dodges behind them. When defeated, they may drop Stalmaster Wrist Bones or Stalmaster's Skulls. Due to being based on Darknuts, Stalmasters use a Shield in place in place of their second sword and have their secondary pair of arms tucked in.

Trivia

  • When the Stalmaster's helmet falls off, it is revealed to have a third eye. This feature, in addition to its four arms, may be a reference to Hindu deities such as Shiva and Kali. The Ancient Cistern in which the Stalmaster first appears in makes many references to Indian religious themes.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
スタルマスター (Sutarumasutā) (SS)[2] 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Stalmeister (HWDE)Stalmaster
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Gallery

  • A Stalmaster from Hyrule Warriors

    A Stalmaster from Hyrule Warriors

  • Stalmaster render from Hyrule Warriors

    Stalmaster render from Hyrule Warriors

  • Stalmaster portrait from Hyrule Warriors

    Stalmaster portrait from Hyrule Warriors

  • VS Stalmaster icon from Hyrule Warriors

    VS Stalmaster icon from Hyrule Warriors

  • Stalmaster Adventure Mode icon from Hyrule Warriors

    Stalmaster Adventure Mode icon from Hyrule Warriors

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 207 (SS)
  2. ↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Ambit Ltd., pg. 180
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