Molblin
Bulldog-like goblin
An enemy character that is a goblin with a bulldog-like face and attacks by throwing spears. It inhabits the forests of Hyrule in great numbers, and the red variety has slightly lower durability than the blue.
Quotes
- It's a secret to everybody.
Trivia
- Its name derives from forest-dwelling goblins.
- Cowardly individuals who dislike fighting also exist, and they may give rupees to the player.
- Pioneer of ranged monsters that attack by throwing spears.
Alternate names
Molblin
Molblin (Red)
Molblin (Blue)
Profile
- Species
- Goblin
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- The form of a small demon with a face resembling a bulldog. Red and blue color variants exist, and it has a relatively stout body shape holding a spear.
- Distinguishing features
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- Bulldog-like face
- Petite body type
- Uses spear
- Iconic items
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- Spear
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cowardly
- Detailed personality
- Basically dislikes fighting, and individuals that are hiding may even give rupees to Link, but aggressive individuals counterattack by throwing spears.
- Keywords
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- Cowardly
- Aggressive
- Hiding
- Gives rupees
- Talents
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- Spear long-range attack
- Hiding ability
- Skills
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- Throw spear
- Evade attacks from enemies
- Motivation
- Self-defense and securing territory
- Habits
- Sometimes avoids battle and hides
- Favorite places
- Forest, Dark places
History
- Backstory
- A type of goblin inhabiting the forests of Hyrule, mainly appearing as an enemy to Link. Its appearance resembles a bulldog.
- Debut date
- February 21, 1986
- Work title
- The Legend of Zelda
- Media type
- Game
First appearance
- Significant event
- First appearance
- Description
- Appeared as a ground enemy in the Famicom Disk System version of The Legend of Zelda.
Color variants added
- Significant event
- Color variants added
- Description
- Red and blue Molblins appear, with the blue having higher durability.
Attack pattern characterization
- Significant event
- Attack pattern characterization
- Description
- Established as an enemy character with the attack method of throwing spears from long range.
Relationships
Enemy monsters
Enemy monsters: unknown
Media appearances
The Legend of Zelda
Game / Supporting
1986 Famicom Disk System
Voice cast and creators
Shigeru Miyamoto
- Creator name
- Shigeru Miyamoto
- Role
- Original author
Takashi Tezuka
- Creator name
- Takashi Tezuka
- Role
- Character designer