Stalchild - Enemy Types - Moblin

Moblin

Moblins (spelled molblins in the original games) are humanoid, bulldog-like monsters that usually reside in forests; their name is derived from "Forest" (森, Mori?) and "Goblin". They are sometimes accompanied by Pig Warriors (known in Japan as "Butablin", derived from "Pig" (豕, Buta?) and "Goblin"), monsters with the same basic form but more porcine characteristics. These two types of monster were separate up until Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, in which Pig Warriors were eliminated and Moblins were given their porcine characteristics. Moblin/Pig Warriors commonly wield spears, swords, or bows. They are one of the most common enemies in the games they appear, and are considered "mighty", but also "dumb". They are described as greedy, self-possessed creatures, and the major antagonist commonly uses them as mercenaries or summoned monsters. Moblins were originally going to appear in Twilight Princess, but didn't make the final cut.

Some Moblins are identified as characters in the series, such as the Moblin King (Link's Awakening), the Great Moblin (Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons), Moe (The Wind Waker), and the Monster Lady (The Minish Cap). Miniblins appear in The Wind Waker, Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks. They resemble miniature Moblins, attack with tiny pitchforks, and often appear in unending swarms. Bokoblins are a common enemy in The Wind Waker, Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword. They are smaller than Moblins, at about the same height as a human, but have a larger, snout-like head. In the Wind Waker they are often found at sea in hideouts and are usually purple or green. In the Twilight Princess, Bokoblins are two main types, red and blue, red being the more dangerous. In the Skyward Sword, Bokoblins are either green, red or blue. Bulblins are a common enemy in Twilight Princess. They are roughly the same as Bokoblins, but smaller and with a squashed face. They seem very militant, as they patrol several encampments across Hyrule, and are often seen riding large brown boars named Bullbos. Their king, King Bulblin, is a recurring boss in the game, and rides the blue Lord Bullbo.

IGN called them "some of the most iconic and creative looking enemies in the series".