Editing Link

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|image=[[File:SSB4 - Link Artwork.png|250px]]

|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]]===

{{SSB Infobox

|image=SSB4 - Link Artwork.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]]''

|standard=[[Boomerang (move)|Boomerang]] (''SSB''); [[Hero's Bow|Bow / Hero's Bow]] (''SSBM'', ''SSBB'', ''SSB4'')

|side=[[Boomerang (move)|Boomerang]] (''SSBM''); [[Gale Boomerang]] (''SSBB'', ''SSB4'')

|up=[[Spin Attack (The Legend of Zelda)|Spin Attack]]

|down=[[Bomb (The Legend of Zelda)|Bomb]]

|final=[[Triforce Slash]]

|entrance=Link floats down in a beam of light. (''SSB'')<br>Link whirls in via Gale Boomerang. (''SSBB'', ''SSB4'')

Link appears in all four [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]] as a default character. Most of Link's attacks involve using the Master Sword, while his specials are all attacks or items from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series.

 

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In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Link's design is based upon Adult Link from ''[[Wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. Link is the first character fought in single player mode, on [[Hyrule Castle]].

Link's neutral special move in this game is the [[Boomerang (move)|Boomerang]], in which Link tosses a boomerang to damage opponents. His up special move is the [[Spin Attack (The Legend of Zelda)|Spin Attack]], in which he spins around rapidly to deal damage; and his down special is [[Bomb (The Legend of Zelda)|Bomb]], in which Link pulls out a bomb to throw. In addition, Link's grab move uses the [[zeldawiki:Hookshot|Hookshot]], an item taking its appearance from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' that can also be used as a [[Tether Recovery|tether recovery]].

Two of Link's alternate colorations in this game are based upon the [[zeldawiki:Goron Tunic|Goron]] and [[zeldawiki:Zora Tunic|Zora Tunics]] from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', while his final coloration is based upon his outfit after collecting the [[zeldawiki:Blue Ring|Blue Ring]] in the original ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''.

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

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In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Link retains his ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' appearance, though some of his moves have been changed. His neutral special attack has been replaced with the [[Hero's Bow|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. Starting with this game, Link can also use his shield to defend from 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 child 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 game. Additionally, a doppelganger of Link, known as [[Dark Link]], is a boss-type enemy that can be fought in the game during an Event match.

Link was the first character to be announced for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. His appearance and moveset in this game have been changed to reflect those of their appearance in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''; the bow (now called "Hero's Bow") and bombs have been aesthetically swapped to match their ''Twilight Princess'' appearances, 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 [[zeldawiki:Clawshot|Clawshot]] from ''Twilight Princess'', which when used as a tether recovery can home in on ledges and grab them unlike the Hookshot.

Link has a new voice actor in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Akira Sasanuma, who voiced him in ''Twilight Princess''. Dark Link is also in the game, both as one of Link's alternative colors and as an opponent in an Event match. [[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 as a playable character, 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.

 

 

{{main|SmashWiki:Link (SSB4)}}

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.

 

One of Link's alternate costumes in this game is based upon on his ordinary clothes from ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''. Another one is based on [[zeldawiki:Fierce Deity|Fierce Deity Link]], a transformation 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>

 

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

 

[[File:Zelda Microgame.png|thumb|right|Link, in the Legend of Zelda microgame.]]

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.

 

===''Captain Rainbow''===

[[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.

 

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.

===''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''===

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

====Trophies====

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!width="13%" |Name

!width="50%" |Description

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

|[[File:trophy7.PNG|100px|center]]

|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.

|[[File:trophy8.PNG|center|100px]]

|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.

|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''===

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

*'''Website''': ''The hero of The Legend of Zelda series.''<br>

:''The design of this particular Link comes from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.''<br>

:''Link wields the Master Sword and a diverse arsenal of equipment.'''<br>

:''Use all of his weapons to adapt to the ebb and flow of battle.''<br>

!width="21%" |Appearance(s)

|[[File:BrawlTrophy005.png|100px|center]]

|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 | [[zeldawiki:Wolf Link|Wolf Link]]

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

|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====

{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center" width=100%

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

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

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

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

|[[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

|[[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

 

*'''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.

 

{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%

!width="10%"|Name

!width="20%"|Appears in<br>(Wii U version only)

!rowspan=2|'''Link'''

|rowspan=2|[[File:LinkTrophy3DS.png|100px]]

|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|''N/A''

|bgcolor=#FF4433|''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?''

|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|'''NES''' The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)<br>'''SNES''' The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992)

|bgcolor=lightblue|''Green tunic? 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 and Link carry?''

!rowspan=2|Link (Alt.)

|align=center|[[File:LinkTrophyAllStar3DS.png|100px]]<br>(3DS)

|align=center|''N/A''

|rowspan=2|''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.

 

*'''Viridi''': Just watch out for his dreamy Clawshot!

 

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!width=20%|Release Date

!width=10%|System/Format

|''[[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]]

|One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes

|1996

|[[Game Boy]]

|Cameo in [[Rose Town]] Inn

|1996

|[[SNES]]

|Playable Character

|1999

|[[Nintendo 64]]

|Playable Character

|2001

|[[GameCube]]

|Playable in port of ''Zelda''

|2002

|[[Game Boy Advance]]

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

|Cameo in Microgame

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

|Cameo in Microgame

|2003

|[[Gamecube]]

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

|2004

|[[Game Boy Advance]]  

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

|2008

|[[Wii]]

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

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

|2013

|[[Wii U]]

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

|Downloadable Playable Character

|[[Wii U]]

|Playable Character

|2014

|[[Nintendo 3DS]]

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

|Playable Character

|2014

|[[Wii U]]

File:DNDG CN2.jpg|''[[Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens]]''

File:DNDG CN3.jpg|''Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens''

File:SSBLink.png|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''

File:SSBIconLink.png|''Super Smash Bros.''

File:BrawlLink.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''

File:SSB4_-_Link_Artwork.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''

File:LinkonMasterCycle.jpg|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''

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