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{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Link BoTW artwork.png|250px]]<br>
|first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' (
|latest_appearance=''[[Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda]]'' ([[2021]], overall)<br>''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'' (2021, ''Mario'' franchise)
|species=[[Hylian]]
|counterparts=[[Ravio]]<br>[[Shadow Link]]<br>[[Toon Link]]<br>[[Young Link]]
|other_forms=[[Deku Link]]<br>[[Fairy spell|Fairy]]<br>[[Fierce Deity Link]]<br>[[Giant's Mask|Giant Link]]<br>[[Goron Link]]<br>[[Wolf Link]]<br>[[Zora Link]]
|gender=Male
|homeland=[[Hyrule]] (most appearances)<br>[[Great Sea]] (''The Wind Waker'')<br>[[New Hyrule]] (''Spirit Tracks'')<br>[[The Sky]] (''Skyward Sword'')
|hometown=[[Hyrule Castle]] (various media)<br>[[Kokiri Forest]] (''Ocarina of Time'', as a child)<br>[[Outset Island]] (''The Wind Waker'')<br>[[Ordon Village]] (''Twilight Princess'')<br>[[Aboda Village]] (''Spirit Tracks'')<br>[[Skyloft]] (''Skyward Sword'')<br>[[Hateno Village]] (''Breath of the Wild'', after completing "[[Hylian Homeowner]]")
|kindred=[[Link's Uncle]] (''A Link to the Past'')<br>[[Link's Mother]] (''Ocarina of Time'', including the [[Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (manga)|manga]])<br>[[Aryll]] (sister), [[Link's Grandmother]] (''The Wind Waker'')<br>[[Smith]] (grandfather) (''The Minish Cap'')<br>[[Hero's Shade]] (incarnation) (''Twilight Princess'')<br>[[Link's Father]] (''Breath of the Wild'')
|affiliations=[[Royal Family of Hyrule]] (several appearances)<br>[[Kokiri]] (''Ocarina of Time'')<br>[[Goron]]s (since ''Ocarina of Time'')<br>[[Gerudo]] (occasionally)<br>[[Bombers Secret Society of Justice]] (''Majora's Mask'')<br>[[Seeker's Guild]] (''Four Swords Adventures'')<br>[[Knights of Skyloft]] (''Skyward Sword'')<br>[[Big Bad Bazz Brigade]] (''Breath of the Wild'')<br>[[Champion]]s (''Breath of the Wild'', ''Age of Calmity'')<br>[[Knights of Hyrule]] (''Breath of the Wild'')
|portrayed_by=[[Jonathan Potts]] (cartoon)<br>[[Jeffrey Rath]] ([[Phillips CD-i|CD-i]] games)<br>'''[[#Portrayals|See more...]]'''
}}
'''Link''' is the main protagonist of [[The Legend of Zelda (franchise)|''The Legend of Zelda'' franchise]], having debuted in the game of the [[The Legend of Zelda|same name]]. He is the main playable character in every [[The Legend of Zelda (series)|main series]] title. Link usually depicted as wearing a green tunic and a [[sword]] and a [[shield]] for his main weapon. Many incarnations of Link, as well as [[Princess Zelda]], appear throughout the series. Every incarnation of Link is part of the [[Hylian]] race, and in the games, he is either a child, a teenager, or a young adult. The relation between some of Link's incarnations are only explained in some games, with sources such as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]]'' creating broader maps.
All of Link's adventures involve him trying to stop a force of evil, usually the
One of Link's main attributes is his courage. In many games, a mark of the [[Triforce]] appears on Link's hand, showing that he bears the [[Triforce of Courage]].
In the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], Link has made a cameo appearance in several titles, and has had some playable appearances, most often in the ''The Legend of Zelda''-themed [[microgame]]s in the ''[[WarioWare]]'' series. Link is also a playable fighter in every installment of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]].
==Creation==
[[File:TLoZ Link concept artwork scene.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Concept artwork of Link holding on a ladder from the first ''The Legend of Zelda'']]
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Original concept artwork showed Link holding a sword in his right hand, but in the game itself, Link holds it in his left hand. This change was done to aid in the creation of sprite art and the in-game layouts.<ref>''[[Hyrule Historia]]'', page 138.</ref>
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==
===''The Legend of Zelda'' series===
====''The Legend of Zelda''====
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====''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages''====
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[[File:OoA Link harp art.jpg|thumb|
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]'', Link's appearance and abilities are similar as in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''. His sprite is nearly identical besides having a different palette. In both games, Link receives help from three animals in various parts of his journey, [[Dimitri]], [[Moosh]], and [[Ricky]].
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda Game Watch]]'', similar to ''Zelda'', Link is the protagonist and must find the eight pieces of the Triforce. In each room of the game's eight dungeons, Link must acquire an item and use it to defeat the enemies in order to proceed. Like ''Zelda'', a dragon, specifically Aquamentus, is fought as the boss of each dungeon.
===''Mario'' franchise===
====''Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up''====
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====''Donkey Kong Country'' series====
=====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''=====
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In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Link is by default ranked third on a podium at [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]], with [[Mario]] coming in first and [[Yoshi]] second. He has collected a total of 19 [[DK Coin]]s, and [[Diddy Kong]] can replace his position by collecting at least 20 DK Coin, no longer earning Link a spot on the podium. In ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''{{'}}s ending, Link appears on the Video Game Heroes podium,
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|version]], Link has a total of 50 DK Coins, owing to the inclusion of more DK Coins in this version. Additionally, Link and Yoshi's positions are swapped, so Diddy can only shift Link down to third place, therefore removing Yoshi from the podium.
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====''Game & Watch Gallery 4''====
In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'', Link appears in the ''Zelda'' Game & Watch game, which is playable in the [[Museum]] after unlocking enough stars.
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''====
[[File:Beta MLSS Link.png|frame|left]]
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Link was [[List of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga beta elements|meant to appear]] at [[Starbeans Cafe]] along with various other [[Nintendo]] protagonists. Link would have given Mario and Luigi the Triforce. In the final game, all of the Nintendo cameos are replaced with [[Professor Elvin Gadd|Professor E. Gadd]], and the Triforce is replace with the [[Great Force]].
====''WarioWare'' series====
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In ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', Link appears in another microgame also titled [[The Legend of Zelda (WarioWare: Twisted!)|The Legend of Zelda]], once again based on the original game. The object is to rotate the handheld to deflect projectiles by red [[Octorok]]s with the shield.
In ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', there are two microgames featuring Link, whose incarnation in each microgame matches with the title of a main ''The Legend of Zelda'' that the microgame is named after. In the [[Ocarina of Time (microgame)|Ocarina of Time]] microgame, child Link must draw his sword from its pedestal. This turns him into adult Link on Level 1, old Link (with a gray beard) on Level 2, and a [[Cucco]] on Level 3. In the microgame [[The Wind Waker (microgame)|The Wind Waker]], Link must glide over the sea to a safe landing point with the [[Deku Leaf]].
In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'', Link is the main character in the [[Zelda (microgame)|Zelda]] microgame, appearing in his ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]]'' incarnation. The object is to defeat [[Chuchu]]s with the sword by tapping them.
In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]'', Link is in the [[Zelda 2 (microgame)|Zelda 2]] microgame, based on ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', in which Link must deflect a [[Goriya]]'s boomerangs with the shield.
In ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', some of the previous microgames in which Link appears return, specifically The Legend of Zelda from ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!'' and Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker, both from ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''. In addition to those, ''WarioWare Gold'' features its own microgame titled [[Phantom Hourglass (microgame)|Phantom Hourglass]], which is also based on ''The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass''. In it, the objective is for Link to hit a switch with his boomerang by tracing a line for it to follow.
In ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', Link appears in a microgame titled [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (microgame)|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]], which is based on the game of the [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|same name]].
====''Super Mario'' series====
=====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''=====
In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] [[reissue|port]], ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', before the second [[Green Star]] in [[Rainbow Run (level)|Rainbow Run]], if Mario or another playable character walks around in a secret area, they can uncover an 8-bit image of Link. In doing so, an arrangement of the main theme of ''The Legend of Zelda'' starts to play.
=====''Super Mario Maker''=====
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A special [[List of official Super Mario Maker courses|Event Course]] titled "[[Tri Force Heroes (Super Mario Maker)|Tri Force Heroes]]" allows the player to play as, and unlock, a special Costume Mario called Totem Link, based on ''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes''. As Totem Link, players play as all three Links from the game (red, blue and green), stacked up on top of each other. Additionally, there is also an Event Course titled "[[Twilight Princess HD (Super Mario Maker)|Twilight Princess HD]]", which is based on ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD]]'', where players can unlock Wolf Link.
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
Prior to the [[Balloon World]] update, ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''{{'}}s files revealed that a Link costume for [[Mario]] was planned to be included, but was later taken out.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Super_Mario_Odyssey#Unused_Costumes Super Mario Odyssey § Unused Costumes]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.</ref>
=====''Super Mario Maker 2''=====
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The [[Master Cycle]], a bike based on Link's [[Master Sword]] and his horse [[Epona]], appears as one of four additional vehicle bodies, along with a ''The Legend of Zelda''-themed set of tires, the [[Triforce Tires]], and a ''Zelda''-themed [[glider]], the [[Hylian Kite]]. A ''The Legend of Zelda''-themed course called [[Hyrule Circuit]] also appears as part of the [[Triforce Cup]]. Link has the [[Hylian Crest]] as his kart symbol. During his tricks, he wields the Master Sword and shows off the Triforce.
In
Despite sharing some
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
{{main|Link/Super Smash Bros. series}}
{{SSB fighter infobox
|color=green
|emblem=Zelda_Emblem.png
|image=LinkSSBU.png
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|standard=[[Boomerang (The Legend of Zelda franchise)|Boomerang]] (64); [[Hero's Bow|Bow / Hero's Bow]] (''Melee'', ''Brawl'', ''for 3DS / Wii U''); [[Bow and Arrows]] (''Ultimate'')
|side=Boomerang (''Melee'', ''Ultimate''); [[Gale Boomerang]] (''Brawl'', ''for 3DS / Wii U'')
|up=[[Spin Attack]]
|down=[[Bomb (The Legend of Zelda franchise)|Bomb]] (64, ''Melee'', ''Brawl'', ''for 3DS / Wii U''); [[Remote Bomb]] (''Ultimate'')
|final=[[Triforce Slash]] (''Brawl'', ''for 3DS / Wii U''); [[Ancient Bow and Arrow]] (''Ultimate'')
|entrance=Link floats down in a beam of light. (64)<br>Link whirls in via Gale Boomerang. (''Brawl'', ''for 3DS / Wii U'')<br>Link flies in with his [[Paraglider (The Legend of Zelda)|Paraglider]]. (''Ultimate'')
}}
====''Super Smash Bros.''====
[[File:Link SSB64 artwork.jpg|thumb|left|
For his default costume, Link is wearing his usual green tunic. Each of his three [[alternate costume]]s only change the color of his tunic. His red and blue outfits are respectively based on the [[Goron Tunic]] and [[Zora Tunic]], both appearing in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''. Link's lavender outfit resembles one of his tunics from ''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' if he has the [[Blue Ring]] equipped.
Link is always the first character that the player fights in [[Classic Mode|1P Game]]. In the modem he is battled on his home stage, [[Hyrule Castle (Super Smash Bros.)|Hyrule Castle]].
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====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
[[File:MeleeLink.jpg|thumb|left|x200px|''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' artwork of Link]]
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Link returns as a playable character, though some of his moves have been changed. His standard special attack has been replaced with the [[Bow]], which lets Link shoot an arrow that can be charged; the boomerang has instead been made his side special move. His other specials are kept the same, as has the Hookshot. ''Melee'' is also the first game to feature Link's ability to use his [[Hylian Shield]] to defend himself from projectile attacks while standing still.
In the game's Adventure Mode, Link is fought in the [[Underground Maze]] stage. He can be found at fake pedestals for the Master Sword (wearing a different tunic each time) as fighters search for the Triforce to end the level. [[Young Link]], Link's childhood self from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', is also a separate playable character, much in the same manner that [[Mario]] and [[Baby Mario]] often appear in the same games.
Additionally, a doppelganger of Link, known as [[Dark Link]], appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' as the opponent in the [[Event Match]] [[Lv. 18: Link's Adventure]]. In the battle, the player controls a red-clad Link, who has two [[extra life|extra lives]]. The fighter must defeat Dark Link, who also has two lives. The two swordsmen are fought at the Temple, with no time limit. This Event Match is a reference to the ending of ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', where a similar Dark Link served as the game's final boss.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
[[File:Link SSBB icon.png|frame|left]]
Link was the first character to be announced for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Unlike in previous installments, this Link is the [[Hero of Twilight]], the descendant of the Hero of Time and the protagonist of ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''. His bow has been changed to the [[Hero's Bow]], and the bombs have been aesthetically updated to match their ''Twilight Princess'' designs, while the boomerang has been replaced with the [[Gale Boomerang]], which generates a whirlwind that can drag in opponents as it returns. The Hookshot has also been replaced with the [[Clawshot]] from ''Twilight Princess'', which, when used offstage, can home in on edges and grab them unlike the Hookshot; however, it is now a tether recovery, as opposed to a wall grapple. Dark Link also appears in the game, both as one of Link's alternative colors and as an opponent in an Event Match. The "Hero of Winds" from ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'' also appears in the game as a playable character under the name [[Toon Link]], complete with a moveset very similar to Link's.
Dark Link also reappears in this game, where he returns in two Event Matches. The first, [[18: Dark Link Duel|#18: Dark Link Duel]], is similar to the match from Melee, but it is fought on the [[Bridge of Eldin]] instead, and is a stamina match rather than using lives. The second, [[Co-Op Event 7: Battle of the Dark Sides]], is the same as Dark Link Duel, but with the addition of [[Samus Aran]] and [[Dark Samus]] assisting Link and Dark Link, respectively.
Versions of Dark Link also appear as palette swaps for both Link and Toon Link. Link's is based on the [[interloper]]s from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'', whereas Toon Link's is based on Shadow Link from ''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures''.
=====Role in Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary=====
[[File:SubspaceIntro-Link.png|thumb|Link's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary]]
In [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary]], Link first seen walking through a forest, where he finds the Master Sword. Taking it in hand, he meets up with [[Yoshi]], forming an alliance. They later meet [[Mario]] and [[Pit (character)|Pit]], though under circumstances where Mario/Link defeats an evil copy of [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]/[[Princess Peach|Peach]], leading to a fight. The two groups come to an understanding (and [[Kirby]] joins up as well) and unite as they see [[King Dedede]] driving off with [[Ness]], [[Luigi]], and the captured Princess.
They come to Dedede's base, only to find that [[Bowser]] has beaten them to it, taking the Princess off in his [[Koopa Clown Car]]. The team grows in size as they meet with [[Ike]], [[Marth]], [[Lucas]], the [[Pokémon Trainer]], and the [[Ice Climbers]]. The remaining heroes join them as they enter [[Subspace (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Subspace]]. Link is among the many that falls to [[Tabuu]]'s Off Waves, later revived by Kirby. He and Zelda come across [[Ganondorf]]'s trophy and revive him, forming a temporary alliance as everyone teams up to defeat Tabuu.
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====
Link reappears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' as a playable character along with Toon Link. Due to these games' more vibrant aesthetic, Link has a noticeably brighter color scheme unlike in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' and ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''. Link retains much of his moveset from the previous game, though some of his non-special moves have been altered, such as his down aerial gaining a [[meteor smash]] effect and gaining the [[Jump Slash]] as his new dash attack. Link's Hylian Shield can also now block projectiles while crouching and walking.
Link retains all of his alternate costumes from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', while gaining two more: one based on the clothes worn by the "Hero of the Skies" during the beginning of ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'', and another based on [[zeldawiki:Fierce Deity|Fierce Deity Link]], a transformation Link can obtain at the end of ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''.<ref>Koczwara, Michael (September 6, 2014). [http://mariopartylegacy.com/2014/09/new-details-from-super-smash-bros-for-3ds-event-in-japan/ New Details from Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Event in Japan]. ''Mario Party Legacy''. Retrieved September 10, 2014.</ref>
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
[[File:03-Link.png|thumb|100px|Link's stock icon]]
Link returns as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', alongside Young Link and Toon Link. This time, the Hero of Twilight has been succeeded by the "Hero of the Wild", the protagonist of ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''. For the first time in the series, Link joins [[Mario]] himself as one of the co-mascots of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', as the two are frequently marketed and paired together to advertise and showcase the game.
Compared to his predecessors, Link takes on many different stances during battle. While this is purely aesthetic in some instances, he also leans further when performing attacks, giving them greater range, yet making his hurtbox more vulnerable to attacks. On a related note, the blade of his [[Master Sword]] is longer, increasing the range in his attacks, and his forward smash's first hit is capable of firing a [[zeldawiki:Sword Beam|Sword Beam]] while his damage is at 0%. Like his fellow ''The Legend of Zelda'' fighters, Link's victory theme has been changed to a new arrangement of their home series' main theme.
The [[Hero of the Wild Set|Hero of the Wild]] set of clothes from ''Breath of the Wild'', which resembles Link's classic design, also appears an alternate costume. Although Link uses a regular Boomerang like he does in ''Super Smash Bros.'' and ''Melee'', his other special moves noticeably deviate from his predecessors': his bow is capable of firing two arrows at once, he uses the [[Remote Bomb]] [[Rune]] instead of his Bombs as his down special, and his Final Smash uses an [[Ancient Bow]] to fire an [[Ancient Arrow]].
Some of Link's normal moves are also different compared to his predecessors. Due to neither the Hookshot nor the Clawshot appearing in ''Breath of the Wild'', Link's grab consists of him quickly putting his Hylian Shield on his back in order to reach out with his left hand. Although this makes his grab much faster overall, it also results in his grab having much shorter range and lacking a tether recovery compared to his predecessors. As another reference to ''Breath of the Wild'', the first hit of Link's forward smash is capable of firing a [[Sword Beam]] while his damage is at 0%, granting him yet another projectile (aforementioned above).
Compared to his predecessors, Link sports better mobility, higher jumps, faster short hop timing, less landing lag for his aerials, and a higher overall damage output. The reintroduction of the directional air dodge, the ability to use aerials on ladders, and the improved dash cancel mechanic also indirectly benefit Link to varying degrees. Link's dash attack, up aerial, and down aerials are now referred to their names in-game, while his forward smash is now called Sword Slice.
=====Classic Mode route=====
By completing Link's Classic Mode route, it is possible to unlock [[King K. Rool]], the [[Ice Climbers]], [[Simon Belmont|Simon]], [[Meta Knight]], [[Solid Snake|Snake]], [[Young Link]], [[Richter Belmont|Richter]], or [[Toon Link]]. Link's Classic Mode route pits him against characters that are in some way associated with darkness, with the fight against the dark-costumed Link being a reference to Dark Link.
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!colspan="5"|A Quest to Seal the Darkness
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!width=150px|Opponent
!width=150px|Rule
!width=150px|Stage
!width=250px|Song
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!1
|[[Dark Pit]]
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|[[Reset Bomb Forest]]
|Dark Pit's Theme
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!2
|[[Ridley]]
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|[[Norfair]]
|Vs. Ridley
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!3
|[[Bayonetta]]
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|[[Umbra Clock Tower]]
|One Of A Kind
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!4
|[[Dark Samus]]
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|[[Frigate Orpheon]]
|Boss Battle 4 - Metroid: Samus Returns
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!5
|[[Ganondorf]]
|Team Battle<br>('''Ally:''' [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]])
|[[Gerudo Valley]]
|Gerudo Valley
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!6
|Link (dark costume)
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|[[Temple (stage)|Temple]]
|Great Temple / Temple
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!Final
|[[Ganon]]
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|Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form
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===''Soulcalibur II''===
[[File:Link in SCII screenshot.jpg|thumb
Link appears as a playable fighter exclusively in the
Link is the only character in the GameCube version with proper projectile attacks (his bow and arrow, boomerang, and bomb). Link is also given a unique fighting style to fit better into the Soulcalibur roster, though many moves are inspired by by mechanicsd of previous ''Legend of Zelda'' games. For instance, Link has a dashing sword attack inspired by the [[Pegasus Boots]] from ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past'', the Up-thrust and Down-thrust jumping attacks from ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'', a backflip/jump sword attack nearly identical to attacks used in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' and ''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask'', and the Spin Attack. He has a total of four costumes, although they differ only in tunic color (green, red, blue, and a very light lavender). However, this is the most amount of costumes a fighter has in the GameCube version of this game.
Besides his Master Sword and Hylian Shield, Link is able to wield several weapons like the Cane of Byrna from ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past'' and the Magic Sword and Shield from ''The Legend of Zelda''. Link’s ultimate weapon comes in the form of the Great Fairy’s Sword from ''The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask'', and his joke weapon is the Bug Catching Net from ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past''.
===''Captain Rainbow''===
In ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'', though Link does not directly appear, he makes a cameo in the form of a portrait (depicting his ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' artwork) above [[Crazy Tracy|Tracy]]'s throne, next to a portrait of Mario.
===''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''===
In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'', Link is one of three main playable characters. Near the beginning of the game, [[Cadence]] has the choice to awaken Link or Zelda. If Link is awakened from [[Octavo]]'s spell, he will become the next playable character; if Zelda is awakened, he can be found asleep in [[Kakariko Village]] later in the game. Like Cadence, Link, utilizes a shield, and can also use the Spin Attack. Regardless of the player's action, he appears during the final confrontation with Ganon.
==Appearances in other media==
===DiC cartoons===
====''The Legend of Zelda''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda (television series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', like many of his other appearances, Link is the main protagonist, and was voiced by [[Jonathan Potts]]. Based loosely on the first game, the series revolves around Link and Princess protecting the Triforce of Wisdom from Ganon. Contrary to the main ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, Link has the ability to talk. Contrary to his polite attitude in the games, Link is portrayed as a rude, lovesick teenager. He constantly pursues Zelda and often begs her for kisses and yells, "Well excuuuuuse me, Princess!" whenever he gets fed up with her attitude. Link himself is constantly pursued by the fairy princess [[Spryte]].
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====''Captain N: The Game Master''====
Link and Zelda appear in ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'', in which they retain their appearance and personality from the ''The Legend of Zelda'' cartoon. Jonathan Potts returned to voice Link in the series. Link was also a major character in the Valiant ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]'' line of ''Captain N: The Game Master''.
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===''Club Nintendo''===
[[File:LinkCN.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Link as seen in the ''Club Nintendo'' comic "Mario in Mariozilla"]]
Link makes several appearances within the German [[Club Nintendo (magazine)|''Club Nintendo'' magazine]], in which his appearance based upon that in the original ''The Legend of Zelda''. He debuts in "[[Super Mario: Die Bescherung]]", celebrating a Christmas party in the [[Mario Bros.' House]]. His role in this story is minor, though he has a brief speaking part at the end, mistrusting the realness of [[Santa Claus]].
In "[[Warios Weihnachtsmärchen]]", Link appears in the role of the [[Ghosts of Christmas#Ghost of Present|Ghost of Present]]. Like in the story it is based on, Link takes [[Wario]] to see those he had upset earlier.
In "[[Mario in Mariozilla]]", he is seen in the [[Empire State Building]], studying a map together with [[Dr. Light]], who lives there. Link's actual role is unknown, though it appears that he works as Light's assistant. He also comments on a "magic cap" Light gave to Mario in order to make him incognito - actually a simple paper bag pulled over his head - in the way that it "becomes" him.
Both Link and [[Kirby]] are Mario's ally in the comic "[[Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens]]". During the events of this story, he lives in a [[Brooklyn]] [[Nintendo Skyscraper|skyscraper]] and fights against [[Abigor]] and his demonic fellows who plan to take over the building. He does so by making use of a magic serum which turns him and his allies into aggressive ghostbusters. In this form, he has green skin, black armor and a fire sword.
===Nintendo Monopoly===
Link appears in [[Nintendo Monopoly]] and takes the place of Pennsylvania Avenue, costing $320.
==General information==
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In ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'', [[Zelda's Diary]] reveals that Link does not talk because during his adventures, he feels it necessary to stay strong and silently bear any burden.
In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, Link's voice actor usually matches the incarnation he is based on.
*[[Jonathan Potts]] - ''The Legend of Zelda'' cartoon, ''Captain N: The Game Master''
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*[[Jeffrey Rath]] - ''Link: The Faces of Evil'', ''Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon''
*[[Fujiko Takimoto]] - ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' (child Link), ''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes''
*[[Noboyuki Hiyama]] - ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' (adult Link) / ''Super Smash Bros.'' / ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
*[[Sachi Matsumoto]] - ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'', ''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes''
*[[Akira Sasanuma]] - ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' / ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' / ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
*[[Yūki Kodaira]] - ''The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks'', ''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes''
*[[Takashi Ōhara]] - ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''
*[[Mitsuki Saiga]] - ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds'', ''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes'', ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' (Nintendo Switch remake)
*[[Kengo Takanashi]] - ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' / ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
*[[Caitlyn Bairstow]] - ''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Feat. The Legend of Zelda''
==Profiles and statistics==
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===''Super Smash Bros.''===
'''Game bio''':<br>
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