Editing Link

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|first_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' ([[List of games by date#1986|1986]], ''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]'' ([[List of games by date#1992|1992]], ''Mario'' series)

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])

'''Link''' is the main protagonist of the ''[[zeldawiki:The_Legend_of_Zelda_(Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series by [[Nintendo]]. Over the course of the series, many different incarnations of Link have existed, chosen by the Goddesses of [[ZeldaWiki:Hyrule|Hyrule]] to protect the land from evil. Each incarnation of him bears the [[zeldawiki:Triforce of Courage|Triforce of Courage]], and usually has to fight [[Ganondorf|Ganon]], and save Hyrule and its [[Princess Zelda|ruler, Princess Zelda]]. Being one of the most popular video game characters along side [[Mario]], Link has had several crossover appearances with the ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' series.

 

[[File:TravelGuide.png|thumb|150px|Link as a traveling guide.]]

Link's first appearance in the ''Mario'' series is the coloring game ''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''. He first appears on the "Chef" page, where he is shown waiting for a pasta dish cooked by [[Mario]]. He later appears on the "Travel Guide" page, which depicts him owning a travelling agency. Several enemies from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series also make appearances in the other career pages.

[[File:LinkCN.jpg|thumb|left|100px|Link as seen in the ''Club Nintendo'' comic "Mario in Mariozilla".]]

Link also makes several appearances in the ''Mario''-based comics within the German [[Club Nintendo|''Club Nintendo'' magazine]], his appearance based upon that in the original ''The Legend of Zelda''. He debuts in "[[Super Mario: Die Bescherung]]", celebrating a Christmas party in [[Mario's House|Mario and Luigi's 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 upon, 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.

Link, alongside Kirby, is 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.  

===''Donkey Kong'' series===

In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' (and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''), Link is ranked third in [[Cranky Kong]]’s [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes|list of Video Game Heroes]]. [[Mario]] comes in first place, while [[Yoshi]] comes in second place. The heroes are ranked according to how many of Cranky's hidden [[DK Coin]]s they have discovered while progressing through the levels and defeating [[Kaptain K. Rool]]. By collecting more DK Coins than he (19), [[Diddy Kong]] can knock Link off the leader board and become the #3 Video Game Hero of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''/''Donkey Kong Land 2''. However in the Gameboy Advance port Link is second place on the leaderboard with Yoshi coming in third and Mario coming in first.

In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', in one of the dialogue sequences, [[Bazaar]] the Bear states that Link visited his [[Bazaar's General Store|General Store]] the week before, asking who owns the castle in the northern part of the [[Northern Kremisphere]]. He didn't have enough Bear Coins, but Bazaar thought him nice enough that he accepted a payment of 500 [[zeldawiki:Rupee|rupees]] instead. After being told the information, Link left, grumbling about the seashells being the wrong shape (a nod to the [[zeldawiki:Secret Seashell|Secret Seashell]] sidequest in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''.) This easter egg was removed in the Game Boy Advance port.

[[File:LinkMario.png|thumb|left|Link sleeping at the [[Rose Town]] [[Inn]] in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''.]]

In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Link can be found taking a break from battling [[zeldawiki:Ganon|Ganon]] and actually resting at the [[Rose Town]] Inn. In fact, the [[zeldawiki:Hylian|Hylian]] hero is a heavy sleeper; he does not even awaken when spoken to (this is likely a nod to Link's constant portrayal as a silent protagonist). However, a strange but familiar melody can be heard whenever anyone tries to talk to the slumbering Link: the melody that plays when the player reveals a secret in the ''Zelda'' series.

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===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]===

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|side=[[Boomerang (SSB attack)|Boomerang]] ''(SSBM)''; Gale Boomerang ''(SSBB)''

|up=[[Spin Attack (SSB attack)|Spin Attack]]

|down=[[Bomb (SSB attack)|Bomb]]

|final=[[Link#Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]] ''(SSBB)''

|entrance=Link floats down in a beam of light. ''(SSB)'' <br/> Link whirls in via Gale Boomerang. ''(SSBB)''

 

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Link appears in all four [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]] as a default character. In the first ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', he is the first character fought in single player mode, on [[Hyrule Castle]]. His appearance is based off his ''[[Wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' incarnation.

====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====

[[File:MeleeLink.jpg|thumb|left|Link as he appeared in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]

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In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Link is fought in the [[Underground Maze]] in Adventure Mode. He is fought many different times (wearing a different tunic each time) as fighters search for the Triforce to end the level.

Link's Bomb attack is not as strong as throwing the [[Bob-omb]] item, but can still do medium damage to the opponent. His Bow and Arrows, as well as his Boomerang, are his main long range attacks. At close range, Link can use the Master Sword to attack and the Hylian Shield to defend. He uses his Hookshot as grab move, which can be attached to the stage to prevent him from falling.  

A younger version of Link, called [[Young Link]], is also playable in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', much in the same manner that [[Mario]] and [[Baby Mario]] often appear in the same game. Additionally, a doppelganger of Link, known as [[Dark Link]], is a boss-type enemy that can be fought in the game during its Adventure mode. All three Links are based off their ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' appearance.  

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[[File:Link SSBB.png|frame]]

Link was also the first character to be announced for the new game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Link's [[Final Smash]] is the [[Link#Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]]. His moveset has been altered to match his appearance from ''[[ZeldaWiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', which gives him the Gale Boomerang as well as a chargeable Spin Attack. Link's grab move, the Clawshot, can be used as a [[Tether Recovery]]. Link has a new voice actor in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''Akira Sasanuma'', who voiced him in ''Twilight Princess''. Dark Link is also in this game, as one of Link's Alternative Costumes. [[Toon Link]], the Link incarnation from ''[[Wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', also appears in the game, with a similar moveset to Link's.

=====Role in the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Story|Subspace Emissary]]=====

[[File:SubspaceIntro-Link.png|thumb|Link's snapshot in the Subspace Emissary.]]

While walking through a forest, Links finds the Master Sword. Taking it in hand, he meets up with [[Yoshi]], forming an alliance. They later meet [[Mario]] and [[Pit]], though under circumstances where Mario/Link defeats an evil copy of [[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. Link is among the many that falls to [[Tabuu]]'s [[Off Waves]], only to be 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.

=====[[Solid Snake]] Codec Conversation=====

*'''Snake''': [[Otacon]], who's the guy with the sword?

*'''[[Otacon]]''': That's Link. He's the hero of Hyrule. That blade in his hand is called the Master Sword, also known as the "Blade of Evil's Bane." He also has a whole arsenal of items at his disposal--bombs and arrows, a shield, a boomerang, and a Clawshot. He's a force to be reckoned with.

*'''Snake''': Gear is only useful when it's used at the right time and place. Just lugging a ton of it around doesn't do you any good.

*'''Otacon''': ...I, uh... I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Snake.

*'''Snake''': What's that supposed to mean?

*'''Otacon''': You tell me, Mr. Utility Belt.

*'''Snake''': ...

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====

Link reappears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' as a playable character along with Toon Link. He retains the design from his incarnation in ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'', albeit with a color scheme derived from his incarnation in ''[[ZeldaWiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]''. He has several buffs, including the ability to meteor smash with his down aerial attack. Link retains all of his special moves from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', but he receives several new variations of his special moves along with the other playable characters. [[Masahiro Sakurai]] revealed on [[Miiverse]] that one of his palette swaps is based on his ordinary clothes from ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''. It was also later revealed that another one of Link's palette swaps is based on [[zeldawiki:Fierce Deity|Fierce Deity Link]] from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''.<ref>http://mariopartylegacy.com/2014/09/new-details-from-super-smash-bros-for-3ds-event-in-japan/</ref>

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|caption2=The '''Clawshot'''.

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The '''Hookshot''' is Link's grab move in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. It is also [[Young Link]]'s grab in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' and Toon Link's in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the size of the chain differs depending on the user but is otherwise identical. Both characters could use it as a last effort to return to the stage, like Samus's grapple beam; however, it doesn't automatically aim itself and can miss.

The move returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' as the '''Clawshot'''. For the game, the name and design have been changed to fit the ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' design of Link. This move can be used as a [[Tether Recovery]]. In contrast to the Hookshot of ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the Clawshot automatically targets the nearest ledge when using it as a tether recovery; this avoids the targeting process of the Hookshot, which was deemed too difficult. Aside from its name, appearance and auto targeting, the move is unchanged from Link's version of the Hookshot.

=====Hero's Bow=====

[[File:Hero's Bow.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''Hero's Bow''']]

'''Hero's Bow''' is a move used by Link and [[Toon Link]] in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It first appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', where it replaces the [[#Boomerang|Boomerang]] as Link's standard special move. The attack is kept as one of Link's moves in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', under the name of '''Hero's Bow''' (based on ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''). Toon Link keeps Link's old Hero's Bow move, however. Hero's Bow can be used by [[Kirby]] as well, but only if he sucks up Link or Toon Link's powers. [[Young Link]] has a similar attack, the [[Fire Bow]].

When the attack is used, Link pulls out a bow and arrow and starts aiming. The attack can be charged up by holding the button. This does not increase the power of the move, but the arrow is able to travel farther if the move is charged. Hero's Bow can be executed in mid-air as well, but doing so makes it harder to control the firing.

=====Boomerang=====

[[File:Link's Boomerang Move.jpg|thumb|200px|right|'''Boomerang''']]

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'''Boomerang''' is a special move performed by both Link and his younger counterpart, [[Young Link]], and is used by [[Toon Link]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', it is Link's Standard {{button|gcn|B}} move. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', it has been replaced by the [[#Bow|Bow]] as the Standard {{button|gcn|B}} move and has become his Side {{button|gcn|B}} move. It is also Young Link's Side {{button|gcn|B}} move in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Link's Boomerang is replaced by the [[#Gale Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]], but the Boomerang returns as Toon Link's side special move. In the first ''Super Smash Bros.'' only, [[Kirby]] is able to use Boomerang if he sucks up Link's abilities.

[[File:Gale Boomerang.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''Gale Boomerang''']]

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'''Gale Boomerang''' is one of Link's new [[List of Super Smash Bros. special moves|Special Moves]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''. It is Link's Side Special Move in the game. When used, he tosses the Gale Boomerang at the foe. This does minor damage, but can go very far, and can be curved very slightly. Upon return, however, if someone is hit, they get hit by a tiny tornado that comes from the Boomerang. This slightly moves the hit character towards Link. The Gale Boomerang replaces the [[#Boomerang|Boomerang]] from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Link's entrance to a battle is spinning around on a tornado that appears to be the one from the Gale Boomerang.

=====Spin Attack=====

[[File:BrawlSpinAttack.jpg|thumb|200px|right|'''Spin Attack''']]

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'''Spin Attack''' is an attack that can be used by Link, [[Young Link]] and [[Toon Link]] in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It is their Up Special Move. Link or Young Link spin around with their swords held out, severely damaging anyone who gets hit. The attack can also be used while jumping, acting as Link and Young Link's third jump. When an opponent is hit by Young Link's ground attack, the attack lasts longer. The attack returns as Link and Toon Link's Up Special Move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', but this time, the move can be charged up for a stronger hit. This move, along with Donkey Kong's Spinning Kong move, acts different when on the ground. If used in the air, Link will be put into a helpless state once the move finishes.

[[File:BrawlBomb.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''Bomb''']]

'''Bomb''' is Link's, [[Toon Link]]'s and [[Young Link]]'s Down Special Move. They pull out a Bomb with its fuse lit. They hold the Bomb until it is thrown. Once thrown, the Bomb either stays at the spot it was thrown to and explode a few moments later or explode on impact. The former is more common in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' However, the Bomb explodes even if Link, Toon Link or Young Link are holding it for too long. Additionally, the two are unable to pick up items while holding the Bomb. Young Link and Toon Link can not throw their Bombs as far, and they do not cause as much damage, but they are able to run away from the explosion quicker. Toon Link's blast radius, however, is twice as big as Link's blast radius, and the Bombs are harder to see. When using this bomb however, the player must be careful not to get caught in the blast.

Although the Bombs do decent damage, their knockback is minor compared to the [[Bob-omb]] item. When Link has the item in his hand, waiting 5 seconds and then double jump and pressing Up {{button|gcn|B}} causes the Bomb to explode, letting the player use Up {{button|gcn|B}} one more time, which useful for recovering but requires good timing.

=====Triforce Slash=====

[[File:TriforceSlash2.jpg|thumb|200px|right|'''Triforce Slash''']]

The '''Triforce Slash''' is Link's and [[Toon Link]]'s [[Final Smash]] move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''. Once the [[Smash Ball]] is collected, the Triforce on Link's hand starts to glow. He then uses a Triforce to trap another player. He then slashes away furiously, severely injuring the player. The final blow is the strongest, and has a high chance of KO'ing an opponent. However, an opponent can survive, if they are lucky enough to land on solid ground. This attack is easily performed in mid-air as well. Toon Link's Final Smash is a slightly modified version of this move.

There are some differences between the Triforce attacks used by Link and Toon Link:

*When Link hits with the Master Sword, it makes a slash sound, but when Toon Link swipes with his sword, it makes a 'slosh' sound.

*Link can shoot from far away, and the Triforce will make contact, but with Toon Link, he has to be right next to an opponent.

*The Triforce does not hurt foes when they are in the Triforce Slash target's launching range when Link fires, but when Toon Link fires, it does 10% damage.

*Toon Link's triforce is smaller in appearance.

*Link's Triforce is a light gold, while Toon Link's is a bit darker.

In ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, every Link gets a Triforce on the back of his left hand, except for in the [[Wii]] version of ''[[ZeldaWiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'' where he has it on the back of his right hand. Sakurai mentions that for this Final Smash, Link releases the Triforce he has in his hand and traps his opponents inside of it. This move hasn't been seen in any ''Zelda'' game, however Puppet Zelda in ''Twilight Princess'' used the Triforce as an attack similar to this.

=====[[Palutena]]'s Guidance=====

*'''Pit''': Of all the fighters, Link is the one I most want to take down!

*'''Pit''': We were born around the same time, and we both use a bow. He's totally ripping off my style.

*'''Viridi''': Puh-lease! Comparing Link to you is like comparing a star to a campfire.

*'''Pit''': Uh, earth to Viridi!

*'''Viridi''': Oh, I'm only kidding. The goddess of nature would never be interested in some hairless monkey!

*'''Palutena''': Oh, humans aren't all that bad. I could introduce you to him, if you'd like.

*'''Viridi''': Hmph. If you insist.

*'''Palutena''': Back to the fight at hand. Pit, you can reflect Link's projectile attacks using your Guardian Orbitars.

===''WarioWare'' series===

Link appears in several ''[[WarioWare]]'' games. He usually is a playable character in [[9-Volt]]'s and [[18-Volt]]'s [[microgame]]s.

In ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', Link appears in the [[The Legend of Zelda (WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!)|Legend of Zelda]] microgame, based upon the original ''The Legend of Zelda'' game, in which the player must guide Link into a cave.

In ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', Link appears in another microgame also titled [[The Legend of Zelda (WarioWare: Twisted!)|The Legend of Zelda]], once again based upon the original game. The object is to rotate the handheld to deflect projectiles by red Octoroks with the shield.

In ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', two incarnations of Link appears. In the [[Ocarina of Time]] microgame, [[Young Link]] must draw his sword from its pedestal. This turns him into Adult Link on Level 1, old Link (with a grey beard) on Level 2, and a Cucco on Level 3. In addition, in the [[The Wind Waker|Wind Waker]] microgame, [[Toon 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 [[zeldawiki:Chuchu|Chuchu]]s with the sword by tapping them.

In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]'', Link is in the [[Zelda 2]] microgame, based upon ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'', in which Link must deflect a [[zeldawiki:Goriya|Goriya]]'s boomerangs with the shield.

[[File:Mario Link portraits Captain Rainbow.png|thumb|right|Portraits of Mario and Link above Tracy's throne.]]

Though Link himself doesn't make a direct appearance in ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'', there is a Link cameo in the form of a portrait of him above Tracy's throne, next to a portrait of [[Mario]]. The Link picture is actually artwork from ''Twilight Princess''. It is worth noting that Tracy is a character also from the ''Legend of Zelda'' series.

===''Super Mario 3D World''===

In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', before the second [[Green Star (Super Mario 3D World)|Green Star]] in {{world|star|1}}, [[Rainbow Run (level)|Rainbow Run]], if the player walks around in a secret area, he or she will uncover an 8-bit image of Link, hidden as an easter egg. A remix of the main theme to the ''Legend of Zelda'' will begin to play afterwards.

===''Mario Kart 8''===

[[File:Link mk8.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Link in ''Mario Kart 8''.]]

Link appears as a downloadable character in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', included in the first of two downloadable content packs, ''[[The Legend of Zelda X Mario Kart 8]]''. He is the second non-''Mario'' character to appear in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]] (not counting the arcade installments), after [[R.O.B.]] in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''.

Link is a heavyweight racer, befitting his much taller size, but he shares his stats with [[Rosalina]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Waluigi]], and [[Roy Koopa]]. His appearance is based upon that of his incarnation in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]''.<ref>http://mariokart8.nintendo.com/dlc</ref> A bike based upon Link's Master Sword, called the [[Master Cycle]], appears as one of four additional vehicle bodies, and a ''Legend of Zelda'' themed track named [[Hyrule Circuit]] also appears.

Oddly, despite wearing a green tunic, Link's [[Circuit Special]] and [[Sport Bike]] do not use the green varnish color. His [[Biddybuggy]] kart is colored green though.

==Official profiles and statistics==

===''Super Smash Bros.''===

[[File:SSB64 Link.gif|thumb|'''Link''' in ''Super Smash Bros.''.]]

*'''Bio''': ''Link is the valiant boy hero of "The Legend of Zelda" series in which he fights against the evil Ganon to recover the Triforce. Though his tools may change with each adventure, his strength and righteousness remain constant. With his trusty sword and a variety of weapons, he takes adventure head on!''

===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===

====Bio====

''A sword-wielding hero who also boasts long-range attacks.

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|align=center | Link<br>(Classic)

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|align=center | The Legend of Zelda<br>07/87

|Even in his youth, Link was already becoming the warrior who would carry the destiny of Hyrule (and many other lands) on his shoulders. His epic struggles against the forces of darkness are written in legend, and he is bound to the Princess Zelda and the archfiend Ganondorf by the awesome power of the Triforce.

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|align=center | Link [Smash]<br>(Adventure)

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|align=center | {{button|gcn|B}}: Bow<br>Smash {{button|gcn|B}}: Boomerang

|Burdened with a shield, a heavy sword, and plenty of equipment, Link is not a very mobile character. Nevertheless, he's skilled with the blade, and his varied supply of missile weapons makes him a powerful fighter. To master Link, you must control the pace by balancing your long-range attacks with head-to-head swordplay.

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|align=center | Link [Smash]<br>(All-Star)

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|align=center | Up & {{button|gcn|B}}: Spin Attack<br>Down & {{button|gcn|B}}: Bomb

|Link's Bow, Boomerang, and Bombs all take time to wield, so you may want to try drawing them in mid-air to prevent your foes from attacking you while you're vulnerable. The Spin Attack can score consecutive mid-air hits, and the final slash is very powerful. Link's Bombs are his trump card, but he can't pull one out if he's carrying another item.

===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===

====Bios====

*'''Instruction booklet''': ''A warrior from distant Hyrule. His sword and projectiles make him a versatile fighter.''

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|align=center | '''NES''' The Legend of Zelda <br> '''WII''' The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

|align=center | A young man who emerged to rescue Hyrule from peril. He's the bearer of the Triforce of Courage who fights to keep Ganondorf from conquering the world. His green outfit is a constant throughout the series. He's a skilled swordsman, horseman, and archer. He's also proficient with bombs and boomerangs.

|align=center | Triforce Slash

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|align=center |'''WII''' [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]

|align=center | Link with a Smash Ball, releasing his ultimate attack. Light flares from the Triforce symbol on the back of his hand and rushes out to meet the enemy he faces. The enemy gets trapped within the glittering Triforce, is quickly cut to shreds, and is launched by the last strike. The attack works on one enemy at a time, so it's best to go after the character in first place.

|align=center | [[zeldawiki:Wolf Link|Wolf Link]]

|[[File:BrawlTrophy339.png|100px|center]]

|align=center | '''WII''' The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

|align=center | Link's alternate form in the Twilight Realm. In this form, he cannot use weapons such as swords or shields, but he can attack with a ferocious wolf bite. He also has a number of unique skills inherent to his beast form, such as a keen sense of smell, the ability to dig, and a loud wolf howl.

====Stickers====

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|[[File:Epona Link Sticker.png|120px]]

|''Zelda: Ocarina of Time''

|[Arm, Leg] - Attack +9<br>'''Usable by:''' Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link  

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|[[File:Link Legend of Zelda Sticker.png|120px]]

|''The Legend of Zelda''

|['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +17

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|[[File:Link Link to the Past Sticker.png|120px]]

|''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|Zelda: Link to the Past]]''

|[Electric] - Resistance +31<br>'''Usable by:''' Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link

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|[[File:Link TP Sticker.png|120px]]

|''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''

|[Slash] - Resistance +27<br>'''Usable by:''' Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link

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===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''===

|align=center|'''Link'''

|''Green clothes? Pointy hat? Yep, it's Link, all right! In this game, his sword and shield make for effective attacking and blocking, and his bow, bombs, and boomerang will spice up any battle. He's even brought his Clawshot for grabbing enemies and edges. Jeez, just how much stuff can Link carry?''

|align=center|'''Link (Alt.)'''

|''If Link was on a desert island and could only pick one item, it'd be his powerful sword. This weapon is key to his down-air attack, a move with great launching potential and the ability to strike twice. He can also strike twice his his side smash—the second blow deals more damage and launches harder.

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==''Mario'' Series Appearances==

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!width=20%|Description

!width=20%|Release Date

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|''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''

|Cameo on Chef/Waitress and Travel Guide pages.

|1992

|[[MS-DOS]]

|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''

|One of [[Cranky Kong]]'s Video Game Heroes

|1995

|[[SNES]]

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|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''

|One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes

|1996

|[[Game Boy]]

|-

|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''

|Cameo in [[Rose Town]] Inn

|1996

|[[SNES]]

|-

|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''

|Playable Character

|1999

|[[Nintendo 64]]

|-

|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''

|Playable Character

|2001

|[[GameCube]]

|-

|''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''  

|Playable in port of ''Zelda''

|2002

|[[Game Boy Advance]]

|-

|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''

|Cameo in Microgame

|2003

|[[Game Boy Advance]]

|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]''

|Cameo in Microgame

|2003

|[[Gamecube]]

|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' (GBA remake)

|One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes

|2004

|[[Game Boy Advance]]  

|-

|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''

|Playable Character

|2008

|[[Wii]]

|-

|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''

|Cameo in [[Rainbow Run (level)|Rainbow Run]]

|2013

|[[Wii U]]

|-

|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''

|Downloadable Playable Character

|2014

|[[Wii U]]

|-

|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''

|Playable Character

|2014

|[[Nintendo 3DS]]

|-

|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''

|Playable Character

|2014

|[[Wii U]]

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