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Sub-Bosses,(SS | BotW)[1][2] also known as Guardians,(LA)[3][name reference needed] Middle Bosses,(OoT | MM | TP)[4][5][6] Minibosses,(TWW | CoH)[7][8] and Mini-Bosses,(TFH)[9][10] are more difficult variants of enemies usually encountered in Dungeons.

Characteristics[]

Sub-Bosses usually protect an item within a Dungeon or other locations. Most of the time, they must be defeated to proceed within a Dungeon or area. A common characteristic that distinguishes a Sub-Boss from a regular enemy is a particular battle theme played during the encounter, which is different from the usual enemy theme. They may return later as common enemies, likely because Link will have new tools and weapons to defeat them more easily. They may come in groups, as in the case of common enemies. If they are fought in a room, the doors usually lock until they are defeated.

List of Sub-Bosses[]

The Legend of Zelda[]

TLoZ Patras Artwork
Patras

Almost every Boss is eventually fought again as a Sub-Boss, as they no longer guard Heart Containers or Triforce fragments in their later appearances.


The Adventure of Link[]

TAoL Rebonack Artwork
Rebonack

Guardians returning as Sub-Bosses:


A Link to the Past[]

ALttP Ball and Chain Trooper Artwork
Ball and Chain Trooper

Bosses returning as Sub-Bosses:


Link's Awakening[]

LADX Grim Creeper Sprite
Grim Creeper and Battle Bat

Ocarina of Time[]

OoT Big Octo Artwork
Big Octo

Majora's Mask[]

MM Igos du Ikana Artwork
Igos du Ikana

Oracle of Ages[]

OoA Smasher Sprite
Smasher

Oracle of Seasons[]

OoS Agunima Sprite
Agunima

The Wind Waker[]

TWW Darknut Artwork
Darknut

Bosses returning as Minibosses:


Four Swords Adventures[]

FSA Big Dark Stalfos Sprite
Big Dark Stalfos

The Minish Cap[]

TMC Spiny Chuchu Sprite 2
Spiny Chuchu

Twilight Princess[]

TP Ook Render
Ook

Phantom Hourglass[]

PH Massive Eye Model
Massive Eye

Spirit Tracks[]

ST Geozard Chief Model
Geozard Chief

Skyward Sword[]

SS LD-002G Scervo Render
LD-002G Scervo

Bosses returning as Sub-Bosses:


A Link Between Worlds[]

ALBW Armos Model
Armos

Bosses returning as Sub-Bosses:


Tri Force Heroes[]

TFH Li'l Hinox Model
Hinox Brother

Nomenclature[]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageName
United KingdomEnglishBRMini-boss (LANS)
NetherlandsDutchMini-eindbaas (LANS)
FranceFrenchEUMiniboss (LANS)
GermanyGermanMiniboss (LANS)
ItalyItalianMiniboss (LANS)
PortugalPortugueseEUMiniboss (LANS)
RussiaRussianМини-босс (Mini-boss) (LANS)
SpainSpanishEUMinijefe (LANS)
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References

  1. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword — Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 79
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — The Complete Official Guide, Piggyback Interactive Limited, pg. 328
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 102
  4. Koji Kondo. "Middle Boss Battle" The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Official Soundtrack, Nintendo of America, 2011. CD
  5. Toru Minegishi. "Middle Boss Battle" The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Official Soundtrack, Club Nintendo, 2013. CD
  6. n.a.. "Middle Boss Battle #1" The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Original Soundtrack, Symphony No.5, 2016. CD
  7. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 212 (TWW | TWWHD)
  8. "DEFEAT THE MINIBOSS" — N/A (Cadence of Hyrule)
  9. "Monsters and Enemies
    Mini-Bosses
    " (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D — Official Digital Strategy Guide for 3DS by Prima Games, § Mini-Bosses)
  10. The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes — Official Guide, Prima Games, pg. 20
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