Character Sheet: Yiga Footsoldier

YIGA FOOTSOLDIER

Now we begin probably our largest run of character sheets yet, sure to only be topped by Pokemon when we get there. At our standard rate, it'll take about ten weeks, but well worth the time and effort with lots of beloved and memorable characters being covered here. Let's begin:

1.       Young Link

2.       Toon Link

3.       Wild Link

4.       Wolf Link

5.       Hero’s Shade

6.       Tetra

7.       Sheik

8.       Impa

9.       Midna

10.   Fi

11.   Saria

12.   Darunia

13.   Daruk

14.   Ruto

15.   Mipha

16.   Nabooru

17.   Urbosa

18.   Medli

19.   Revali

20.   Makar

21.   Malon

22.   Happy Mask Salesman

23.   Beedle

24.   Ilia

25.   Yeto/Yeta

26.   Groose

27.   Mogma

28.   Ancient Robot

29.   Monkey

30.   King Daphnes

31.   King Rhoam

32.   Great Fairy

33.   Ganondorf

34.   Toon Ganondorf

35.   Beast Ganon

36.   Calamity Ganon

37.   Skull Kid

38.   Majora

39.   Zant

40.   Ghirahim

41.   Demise

42.   Twinrova

43.   Bokoblin

44.   Octorok

45.   Lizalfos

46.   Darknut

47.   Bulblin

48.   King Bulblin

49.   Wizzrobe

50.   Poe

51.   Deku Scrub

52.   Deku Baba

53.   Chuchu

54.   Armos

55.   Garo

56.   Yiga Footsoldier

57.   Lynel

58.   Hinox

59.   Gohma

60.   Dodongo

61.   Gekko

62.   Master Kohga

63.   Ancient Guardian

In my opinion, there are at least two distinct things that Breath of the Wild introduced that should appear in every entry in the franchise simply for the dynamic they introduced. First, is the absolute god-tier upgrade they gave Lynels. There's just something special about entering a new area only to have a near heart attack at seeing one of "those" blocking your way. The second is the mechanic of the Yiga Clan, where not even previously-thought harmless NPCs are necessarily truly safe to approach. I just love it. It brings so much to the game.

The Yiga Clan are a band of rebels who have broken away from the kingdom of Hyrule, who live out in a desert canyon under the leadership of Master Kohga, and regularly disguise themselves as ordinary civilians, waiting until some unlucky traveler approaches them at which point they drop their guise and attack. As for their abilities, they are most often seen with a circular sickle weapon, but can also throw darts, have large members wielding swords called Blademasters, can carry torches, and can teleport. They also have an odd obsession with bananas.

Here's the moveset I came up with:

Standard B: Throwing Dart

I figure the sickle will function as their basic weapon for the standard and smash moves, so for the standard B, we'll have them use their throwing darts on their enemies.

Side B: Blademaster

They will bulk up, draw a Blademaster blade and rush forward, striking with heavy power.

Up B: Teleportation

The Yiga member will teleport in a puff of smoke as they are often seen doing, reappearing higher.

Down B: Disguise

They will transform themselves into one of their opponents for a short time. Best if used in the middle of the fray, which will lead to at least a moment of temporary confusion.

Final Smash: Yiga Ambush

Puffs of smoke will appear all over the stage as Yiga Clan Members come to support their ally. The screen will then turn to silhouettes as the fighters will be slashed over and over by their assassins.

Entrance: The Yiga will start out as a standard Breath of the Wild NPC.

Taunts: Up, the Yiga will do their signature pose spinning around the sickle from just after revealing themselves. Side, the Yiga will turn into an NPC and snicker menacingly. Down, the Yiga will devour a bunch of bananas.

Thanks for reading! Next up, speaking of Lynels . . .