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|race= [[Stalfos]]
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|dungeon= [[Ancient Cistern]]<br/>[[Sky Keep]]
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{{Term/Store|Stalmaster|Stalmasters|Series, SS, SSHD, HW, HWL, HWDE|plural}} are recurring {{Term|SS|Mini-Boss|link}} and enemies in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 207 {{Exp Game|SS}}}}</ref>{{Name Ref|HWDE}}
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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}}


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
{{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.  
==={{SS|-}}===
 
{{Fi
I recommend inflicting damage when the slight gap presents itself as it readies its swords to attack.}}
|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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Initially, {{Plural|SS|Stalmaster}} only uses two of their arms in combat, wielding two swords much in the same fashion of a regular Stalfos. 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 ax. 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 strong charging attack where it first guards itself with all four weapons, then lunges forward and swings them outward. Like the regular Stalfos, the Stalmaster gradually loses portions of its rib cage as it takes damage. When it is close to defeat, its helmet falls off and spawns [[Heart]]s.
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}}.


Another Stalmaster is fought as a mini-boss in the Sky Keep. This Stalmaster is accompanied by [[Cursed Bokoblin]]s.
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}}.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{HW|-}}===
==={{HW|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
Stalmasters appear in {{HW}} as [[Captain (Hyrule Warriors)|Captain]]s rather than as a mini-boss. Their attack patterns are similar to that of [[Darknut]]s, 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 {{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 Darknuts, Stalmasters use a shield in place in place of their second sword and have their secondary pair of arms tucked in.
{{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.
 
In {{HW|L}}, {{Term|HWDE|Dark Stalmasters|link}} appear as Sealed Troops on the final mission of the "{{Term|HWDE|Liberation of the Triforce|link}}" {{Term|HWDE|Scenario|link}}. They are summoned by [[Ganon]] once [[Princess Zelda]] gives the power of the {{Plural|HWDE|Light Arrow|link}} to her allies. They are used in an attempt to weaken the {{Plural|HWDE|Light Arrow}}' power.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW Stalmaster Model.png|A {{Term|HW|Stalmaster}} from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Stalmaster Artwork.png|{{Term|HW|Stalmaster}} render from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Stalmaster Artwork.png|{{Term|HW|Stalmaster}} render from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Stalmaster Icon.png|{{Term|HW|Stalmaster}} portrait from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Stalmaster Icon.png|{{Term|HW|Stalmaster}} portrait from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Dark Stalmaster Icon.png|{{Term|HW|Dark Stalmaster}} portrait from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Stalmaster Mini Map Icon.png|VS {{Term|HW|Stalmaster}} icon from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Stalmaster Mini Map Icon.png|VS {{Term|HW|Stalmaster}} icon from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Dark Stalmaster Mini Map Icon.png|VS {{Term|HW|Dark Stalmaster}} icon from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Stalmaster Adventure Mode Icon.png|{{Term|HW|Stalmaster}} {{Term|HW|Adventure Mode}} 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}}


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[[Category:Sword Enemies]]

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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