Editing Link

|image=[[File:LinkSSBU.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of Link from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''

|first_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]'' ([[List of games by date#1986|1986]], ''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' (1989, ''Super Mario''-related media)

|latest_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom]]'' (2023, ''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'' (2021, ''Super Mario''-related media)

|latest_portrayal=Kengo Takanashi (''The Legend of Zelda'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, 2017-present)<br>[[wikipedia:Takashi Ōhara|Takashi Ōhara]] (''Super Mario''-related media excluding ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, 2014-present)

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

[[File:TravelGuide.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Link as a traveling guide]]

Link's first appearance in the ''Super Mario'' franchise is the coloring game ''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''. Link 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, showing that he owns a traveling agency.

[[File:LinkCN.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.55|Link as seen in the ''Club Nintendo'' comic "Mario in Mariozilla"]]

Link also makes several appearances in the ''Super Mario''-based comics within the German [[Club Nintendo (magazine)|''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 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 "[[Super Mario: Die Verwandlung]]", Dr. Light constantly mistakes Mario for Link. One of these confusions also implies that Link has undergone an aesthetic surgery by Light.

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.

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.

Link received his own television show with ''[[The Legend of Zelda (television series)|The Legend of Zelda]]''. It aired under the ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' syndication, with the animated ''Mario'' segments running Monday through Thursday, and being replaced by ''The Legend of Zelda'' segments on Fridays. ''The Legend of Zelda'' segments still received an accompanying live-action [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] short. The series revolved around Link and [[Princess Zelda]] protecting the Triforce of Wisdom from [[Ganon]].

[[File:ZeldaLinkN.png|thumb|Link, in between Zelda and Captain N in ''Captain N: The Game Master'']]

Link and Zelda appear in ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'', borrowing their appearance and personality from the aforementioned ''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''.

====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''====

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 can be removed from the podium by collecting nineteen [[DK Coin]]s, which replaces him with [[Diddy Kong]]. By doing so, Link's tunic will appear in the trash can next to the "NO HOPERS" sign.

 

Link also appears in the Video Game Heroes in the ending for ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', where he has the same number of DK Coins collected as before.

 

In the [[Game Boy Advance]] port, Link and Yoshi's positions are swapped; additionally, Link has obtained 50 DK Coins in total. This means that Diddy can only shift Link down to third place, therefore removing Yoshi from the podium.

In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', if the Kongs ask [[Bazaar]] who owns [[Kastle Kaos|the castle]] in the [[Northern Kremisphere]], Bazaar tells a short story of when Link visited his [[Bazaar's General Store|General Store]] the week before. Link also asked Bazaar for information regarding the castle even though he had insufficient [[bear coin]]s, but Bazaar thought him nice enough that he accepted a payment of 500 [[rupee]]s 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 ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''). This dialogue was removed in the Game Boy Advance version, and Bazaar instead discusses what he personally saw at Kastle Kaos.

[[File:Link SMRPG screenshot.png|thumb|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 resting at the [[Rose Town]] Inn. He does not awaken when spoken to (likely a nod to Link's constant portrayal as a silent protagonist), and a ''The Legend of Zelda'' melody for when a secret is uncovered plays instead.

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|side=Boomerang (''Melee'', ''Ultimate''); [[#Gale Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]] (''Brawl'', ''for 3DS / Wii U'')

|up=[[#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]]

|down=[[#Bomb|Bomb]] (64, ''Melee'', ''Brawl'', ''for 3DS / Wii U''); [[#Remote Bomb|Remote Bomb]] (''Ultimate'')

|final=[[#Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]] (''Brawl'', ''for 3DS / Wii U''); [[#Ancient Bow and Arrow|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'')

Link appears in every [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' game]] as a default playable character. Most of Link's standard attacks make use of 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 is one of the default playable characters. Specifically, he is the "[[zeldawiki:Hero of Time|Hero of Time]]" from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. Link is the first character fought in single player mode, on [[Hyrule Castle]].

Link's standard special move in this game is the [[#Boomerang|Boomerang]], in which Link tosses a boomerang to damage opponents. His up special move is the [[#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]], in which he spins around rapidly to deal damage; and his down special is [[#Bomb|Bomb]], in which Link pulls out a bomb to throw. In addition, Link's grab move uses the [[zeldawiki:Hookshot|Hookshot]], an item also taking its appearance from ''Ocarina of Time'' that can also be used as a [[smashwiki:Wall grapple|wall grapple]]. Link's up and down aerials are the [[zeldawiki:Jump Thrust|Jump Thrust]] and [[zeldawiki:Down Thrust|Down Thrust]], both of which originated in ''[[zeldawiki:Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''.

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|The Legend of Zelda]]''.

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

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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 [[#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. This is also the first ''Super Smash Bros.'' game to feature Link's ability to use his [[zeldawiki:Hylian Shield|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.

|games = ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' (non-playable) <br> ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (non-playable, or playable using one of Link's alternate costumes)

|standard = [[#Hero's Bow|Bow / Hero's Bow]]

|side = [[#Boomerang|Boomerang]] (''Melee''); [[#Gale Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]] (''Brawl'')

|down = [[#Bomb|Bomb]]

|final = [[#Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]]

Additionally, a doppelganger of Link, known as '''Dark Link''', appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' as the opponent in [[smashwiki:Event Match 18: Link's Adventure|Event Match 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  ''[[zeldawiki:Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', where a similar Dark Link served as the game's final boss.

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[[File:Link SSBB.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 ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''. This Link's moveset also references ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' in a number of ways. The bow (now called "Hero's Bow") and bombs have been aesthetically updated to match their ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' designs, while the boomerang has been replaced with the [[#Gale Boomerang|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 ''The Legend of Zelda: 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 ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|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, [[smashwiki:Event Match 18: Dark Link Duel|Event Match 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, [[smashwiki:Co-Op Event 7: Battle of the Dark Sides|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 [[zeldawiki:Dark Interlopers|"interlopers"]] from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', whereas Toon Link's is based off Shadow Link from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]''.

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

[[File:SubspaceIntro-Link.png|thumb|left|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 (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.

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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 than in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', though is still based on his appearance in ''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 [[zeldawiki:Jump Slash|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>

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[[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 ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|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 [[zeldawiki:Hero of the Wild Set|Hero of the Wild]] set of clothes from ''The Legend of Zelda: 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 ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', his other special moves noticeably deviate from his predecessors': his bow is capable of firing two arrows at once, he uses the [[zeldawiki:Remote Bomb|Remote Bomb]] [[zeldawiki:Rune|Rune]] instead of his Bombs as his down special, and his Final Smash uses an [[zeldawiki:Ancient Bow|Ancient Bow]] to fire an [[zeldawiki:Ancient Arrow|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 ''The Legend of Zelda: 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 ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'', the first hit of Link's forward smash is capable of firing a [[zeldawiki:Sword Beam|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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|[[Reset Bomb Forest]]

|Dark Pit's Theme

|[[Ridley]]

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|[[Norfair]]

|Vs. Ridley

|[[Bayonetta]]

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|[[Umbra Clock Tower]]

|One Of A Kind

|[[Dark Samus]]

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|[[Frigate Orpheon]]

|Boss Battle 4 - Metroid: Samus Returns

|[[Ganondorf]]

|Team Battle<br>('''Ally:''' [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]])

|[[Gerudo Valley]]

|Gerudo Valley

|Link (dark costume)

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|[[Temple (stage)|Temple]]

|Great Temple / Temple

|[[Ganon]]

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|Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form

====Special moves====

 

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

[[File:Link Hero's Bow Wii U.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Link using the Hero's Bow in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]

 

 

 

 

Gale Boomerang.jpg|The Gale Boomerang in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''

 

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

The '''[[zeldawiki:Spin Attack|Spin Attack]]''' is Link's up special move in every installment of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. The move is based on the Spin Attack move recurring throughout ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. When used, Link spins around rapidly with his sword to deal damage. When used in the air, the move also gives Link some vertical and horizontal distance. In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' onward, the move can be charged by holding down the special attack button when used on the ground to deal more damage.

 

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The '''[[zeldawiki:Bomb|Bomb]]''' is Link's down special move throughout the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series prior to ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', and is based on the item recurring throughout ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. When used, Link pulls a Bomb out that can then be thrown at other characters to do damage, exploding on impact. Like other explosives, the Bombs also deal damage to the holder; it can also be caught and thrown by opponents, or detonate in the player's hands. The player cannot use the move while holding another item, as the Bombs count as an item.

 

 

 

The '''[[zeldawiki:Remote Bomb|Remote Bomb]]''' is Link's down special move in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', based on the Remote Bomb [[zeldawiki:Rune|Rune]] from ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' and replacing the Bomb from previous ''Super Smash Bros.'' games. When first used, Link produces a spherical Remote Bomb, which can then be thrown. After doing so, it can then be picked up again by Link or other fighters like an item, or knocked around with attacks. If the player activates the move again, Link detonates the Remote Bomb with his [[zeldawiki:Sheikah Slate|Sheikah Slate]], damaging any fighters caught within the blast radius. Only one Remote Bomb can appear at a time.

 

'''Triforce Slash''' is Link's [[Final Smash]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', as well as [[Toon Link]]'s since ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' and [[Young Link]]'s in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. When activated, Link's Triforce on his hand glows and he fires a beam of light directly in front of him. If an opponent is in the line of fire, they will be trapped between two Triforces as Link rushes forward to deliver several sword blows. After fifteen slashes, the character rushes through the trapped opponent, launching them. If the beam of light does not reach an opponent, the attack fails.

 

The '''Ancient Bow and Arrow''' are Link's Final Smash in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', replacing the Triforce Slash. When activated, Link draws an [[zeldawiki:Ancient Bow|Ancient Bow]] with an [[zeldawiki:Ancient Arrow|Ancient Arrow]], which launches any opponents in front of him away; the Ancient Bow functions very similarly to [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]'s and [[Sheik]]'s Light Arrow Final Smash in previous games.

 

In ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]] and ''[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Game Boy Color]], Link's name appears on the scorechart.

His artwork from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' appears as a stamp in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''. This includes both his [[Young Link|young]] and adult form, as well as his adult form riding [[zeldawiki:Epona|Epona]].

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

In ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', three incarnations of Link appear. 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 gray beard) on Level 2, and a [[Cucco]] on Level 3. In addition, in the microgame [[The Wind Waker]], [[Toon Link]] must glide over the sea to a safe landing point with the [[zeldawiki:Deku Leaf|Deku Leaf]]. Finally, in the microgame [[Opening Night]], his 8-bit sprite from the original game can be seen playing the violin with the rest of the characters in the orchestra.  

In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'', Link is the main character in the [[Zelda (microgame)|Zelda]] microgame, appearing in his ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]]'' incarnation. The object is to defeat [[zeldawiki:Chuchu|Chuchu]]s with the sword by tapping them.

In ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', Link is seen in a microgame titled [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]], which is based on the [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|''The Legend of Zelda'' game]] of the same name.

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Link appears in [[Nintendo Monopoly]] and takes the place of Pennsylvania Avenue, costing $320.

Though Link himself does not make a direct appearance in ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'', there is a cameo of Link in the form of a portrait of him above [[zeldawiki:Crazy Tracy|Tracy]]'s throne, next to a portrait of [[Mario]]. The Link picture depicts his artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''.

 

In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] port, ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', before the second [[Green Star]] in {{world|star2|1}}, [[Rainbow Run (level)|Rainbow Run]], there is a secret area where if the playable characters walk on all the panels, an 8-bit image of Link, which is an enlargement of one of his ''The Legend of Zelda'' sprites, is uncovered. After doing so, an arrangement of the main theme of ''The Legend of Zelda'' starts to play until the characters leave the area.

Link appears as a [[Mystery Mushroom]] [[Costume Mario|costume]] in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. Link, [[Toon Link]], and Wolf Link's costumes can be unlocked by scanning their respective [[amiibo]], or randomly by completing the 100 Mario Challenge. The Link Costume is based on his sprites from ''The Legend of Zelda''. The Wolf Link Costume also includes [[Midna]] riding on top of Wolf Link.  

A special [[List of official Super Mario Maker courses|Event Course]] titled "[[Tri Force Heroes]]" allows the player to play as, and unlock, a special Costume Mario called Totem Link, based off of ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|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]]", which is based off ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD]]'', where players can unlock Wolf Link.

In version 2.0 of ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', the player transforms into Link upon collecting the [[Master Sword]] power-up. His appearance is based on his sprite from the original ''The Legend of Zelda'', albeit with the shield redesigned to be based on the Hylian Shield. While in this form, Link can attack enemies with his sword, block projectiles with his shield, perform a [[zeldawiki:Dash Attack|Dash Attack]] to charge through enemies, perform a [[zeldawiki:Down Thrust|Down Thrust]] to attack enemies from above, aim and fire an arrow in three directions to obtain distant items, and use a bomb to destroy breakable blocks. Link can also drop bombs beneath him while riding a [[Koopa Clown Car]]. In multiplayer, if all four players obtain a Master Sword, they become the green, red, blue, and purple [[zeldawiki:Links|Link]]s from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]''.

While wearing a [[Goomba's Shoe]], Link cannot block [[Bullet Bill]]s. However, he can do it underwater.

In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', Link appears as a downloadable playable character in the [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']] downloadable content pack. This marks his first playable appearance of any kind in the ''Super Mario'' franchise. Link is one of the lighter heavyweight racers, befitting his much taller size, and he shares his stats with [[Rosalina]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Waluigi]], and [[Roy Koopa|Roy]]. Although this Link is the Hero of the Skies from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'', his proportions have been altered slightly to fit the ''Super Mario'' franchise aesthetic: he has a slightly larger head and eyes, and is left-handed as opposed to right-handed like in ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''.

[[File:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Art - Link.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Artwork of Link on the Master Cycle holding a [[boomerang]] from ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'']]

Link reappears in the [[Nintendo Switch]] game ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', available as part of the base game. He is available from the start, and shares his stats with only [[Rosalina]] and [[King Boo]]. The game's July 2018 update also added the Hero of the Wild from ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'', alongside the [[Master Cycle Zero]], [[Ancient Tires]], and [[Paraglider (The Legend of Zelda)|Paraglider]] parts. Upon being added, the Hero of the Wild became the default Link, while the Hero of the Skies was relegated to being an alternate character. Like the Hero of the Skies, the Hero of the Wild is left-handed despite being right-handed in his respective game; however, they also share the same voice actor.

Despite sharing some of the same part colors for items that change, the two Links have some noticeable differences. In regard to the Hero of the Wild, his kart symbol is the [[zeldawiki:Crest of the Sheikah|Crest of the Sheikah]] as it appears on the [[zeldawiki:Sheikah Slate|Sheikah Slate]] instead of the [[zeldawiki:Royal Crest|Royal Crest]], and he uses a [[zeldawiki:Guardian Sword++|Guardian Sword++]] instead of the Master Sword when performing tricks. Before the 2.3.0 update,<ref>balladofwindfishes (June 24, 2023). [https://www.reddit.com/r/mariokart/comments/14hdedg/comment/jpcn05t The experiment was just to pick BotW Link and see if CPU tunic Link was ever picked as a CPU in vs mode]. ''Reddit''. Retrieved July 13, 2023. ([http://archive.today/k4S6G Archived] July 13, 2023, 18:44:57 UTC via archive.today.)</ref> due to being two distinct incarnations of Link, the Hero of the Skies could also appear in a race if Hero of the Wild had already been selected and vice versa, while both could appear in a race if neither had been selected as well.

In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', on the map in the [[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing]] commercial, a road in Queens named "Link Street" is shown, which is a reference to Link.

A costume for Mario based on Link seems to have been planned for ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', but has not been implemented.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Super_Mario_Odyssey#Unused_Costumes Super Mario Odyssey § Unused Costumes]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.</ref>

Canadian actor {{wp|Jonathan Potts}} voiced Link in the DiC cartoons, marking the first time the character was given an official voice.

 

In terms of the video games, Link's voice actor usually matches the incarnation he is based off of. In ''Super Smash Bros.'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', Link was voiced by {{wp|Nobuyuki Hiyama}} (who would later voice [[Topper]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''), using his voice clips from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', but was replaced in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' by [[nwiki:Akira Sasanuma|Akira Sasanuma]], his voice actor from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''. {{wp|Takashi Ōhara}} later voiced Link in ''Mario Kart 8'', reprising his role from ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''. While the Champion's Tunic Link in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' reused Ōhara's portrayal from the Wii U version (making it the only exception to this tradition), ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' later featured Kengo Takanashi, matching Link's appearance in ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''.

***'''Water''': 4.75

***'''Air''': 4.25

***'''Anti-Gravity''': 4.5

**'''Acceleration''':  2.25

**'''Weight''':  4.25

***'''Water''': 2.75

***'''Air''': 2.5

**'''Traction''': 3.5

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!width=10%|Tires

!width=10%|Glider

|-

!Hyrule Circuit

|Nin★Claudi

|United Kingdom

|2:11.156

|Master Cycle

|Triforce Tires

|Hylian Kite

|}

***'''Anti-Gravity''': 3.75

**'''Acceleration''': 3.25

**'''Weight''': 3.75

***'''Ground''': 3.25

***'''Air''': 3.25

***'''Anti-Gravity''': 3.25

**'''Traction''': 3.75

**'''Mini-Turbo''': 3.25

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!width=15% rowspan=2|Course

!width=10% rowspan=2|Staff Name

!width=10% rowspan=2|Country

!width=5% rowspan=2|Time

!width=30% colspan=3|Vehicle Combination

!width=10%|Tires

!width=10%|Glider

|-

!Hyrule Circuit

|Nin★Mitsu

|Japan

|2:08.616

|Master Cycle

|Triforce Tires

|Hylian Kite

|}

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!width=10% rowspan=2|Staff Name

|-style="background:gold"

!width=10%|Body

!width=10%|Tires

!Hyrule Circuit

|Nin★Mark

|Netherlands

|1:40.394

|Master Cycle

|Triforce Tires

|Hylian Kite

|}

=====Bio=====

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

 

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

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

|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.

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

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

|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.

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

|[[File:trophy9.png|center|100px]]

|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.

|}

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

 

{|class=sortable align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"

|align=center|Link

|[[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.

 

|-

!width=120px|Image!!|Game!!|Effect

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

|''Zelda: Ocarina of Time''

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

|-

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

|''The Legend of Zelda''

|['''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's codec=====

*'''[[Solid Snake|Snake]]''': [[Radio conversation characters#Otacon|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''': ...

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|-

!width="10%"|Name

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

|align=center|[[File:LinkTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>(3DS)

|rowspan=2|'''NES''' The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)<br>'''SNES''' The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992)

|rowspan=2|'''NA:''' ''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?''<br>

'''EU:''' ''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. The hero of Hyrule is really kitted out for a brawl!''

|align=center|[[File:SSB4TrophyLink.png|100px]]<br>(Wii U)

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

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

|bgcolor=#FF4433|'''NA:''' ''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.<br>

'''EU:''' ''Of all of his weapons, Link's sword may be the most lethal. His down air attack has incredible launching power. What's more, he'll bounce up afterwards, allowing for a follow-up strike. His side smash can also be followed up with a more powerful second blow that sends foes flying - just press the button again straight away.''

|align=center|[[File:Link(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]<br>(Wii U)

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

|bgcolor=lightblue|'''NA:''' ''If Link was on a desert island and could only take one item, it'd be the Master Sword. This weapon is a key to his down air attack, a move with great launching potential and the ability to strike twice. He can also strike twice with his side smash&ndash;the second blow deals more damage and launches farther.''<br>

'''EU:''' ''Of all of his weapons, Link's sword may be the most lethal. His down air attack has incredible launching power. What's more, he'll bounce up afterwards, allowing for a follow-up strike. His side smash can also be followed up with a more powerful second blow that sends foes flying - just press the button again straight away.''

|-

!bgcolor=#FF4433|Adult Link (Ocarina of Time)

|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|[[File:LinkOOTTrophy3DS.png|100px]]

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

|bgcolor=#FF4433|'''NA:''' ''The children from Kokiri Forest never seem to grow into adults. Just a young boy, Link is entrusted with a quest by the Great Deku Tree. He leaves the forest and eventually finds the Master Sword in the Temple of Time. When he awakes, he is seven years in the future and an adult!''<br>

'''EU:''' ''Link was once a carefree lad living with the Kokiri in Kokiri Forest, but one day, the Great Deku Tree entrusted him with an important task and he had to leave. His quest led him to find the Master Sword, and when he took it, seven years passed in the blink of an eye. Before he knew it, Link had grown into a young man!''

|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|[[File:WolfLinkTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]

|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|'''Wii''' The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (11/2006)

|bgcolor=lightblue|'''NA:''' ''Hey, who let a wolf in here? This is the spot for a trophy of Link! The wolf does look cool, though... Oh, oops! That wolf is Link, from Twilight Princess, after he steps into Twilight. It's actually a pretty handy transformation. Maybe the Master Sword can help him transform at will...''<br>

'''EU:''' ''Hold on a sec! Where's our dashing young swordsman? Oh... This IS him, just...in wolf form. When he steps into the eerie Twilight world, Link becomes this rough-looking beast! Luckily, he turns back into normal Link eventually, but with the Master Sword letting him transform at will, he might feel like going wolf again from time to time.''

|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|[[File:TriforceSlashTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]

|bgcolor=lightblue|'''NA:''' ''Link makes use of the Triforce of Courage to trap foes, and then he launches a 16-blow combo. The final, mighty blow has the power to launch opponents off the stage. When Link prepares the attack, the ray of light he emits must strike a rival, or the attack will fail. Shielding will do nothing to stop this powerful attack.

<small>Red indicates the Trophy or description is exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version.<br>

Blue indicates the Trophy or description is exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>

 

*'''[[Pit (character)|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.

 

 

 

 

"''Link has been redesigned to match his appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. He can now pick up arrows he's fired, and his bombs have been upgraded to remote bombs, so you can set them off when the timing is just right!''"

=====[[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Spirits]]=====

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|-

!rowspan=2 width=8%|Strength / effect(s)

!rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain

!width=7%|Opponent(s)

!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions

!width=7%|Stage

!width=7%|Song

|93

|[[Master Cycle]]

|[[File:SSBU Master Cycle Spirit.png|100px]]

|''Mario Kart'' Series

|Primary (2)

|Legend

|'''{{color|Grab|limegreen}}'''<br>Speed ↑

|Summoned with a Mach Rider, City Tripper, Excitebike, and {{color|attack|red}}-type core

|172

|[[Link]]

|[[File:SSBU Link Spirit.png|x100px]]

|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series

|Fighter

|N/A

|Classic Mode as Link

|178

|Link (''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]'')

|[[File:SSBU Link (The Legend of Zelda) Spirit.png|100px]]

|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series

|Primary (3)

|Legend

|'''Neutral'''<br>Sword Attack ↑

|World of Light (Mysterious Dimension); Spirit Board

|[[Young Link]]

|

|[[Find Mii]]

|Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda

|196

|[[zeldawiki:Epona|Epona]]

|[[File:SSBU Epona Spirit.png|100px]]

|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series

|Support (1)

|Ace

|Undamaged Attack & Speed ↑

|Summoned with a Rapidash and Malon core

|217

|[[zeldawiki:Ricky|Ricky]]

|[[File:SSBU Ricky Spirit.png|100px]]

|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series

|Support (1)

|Novice

|Fist Attack ↑

|World of Light (Light Realm); Spirit Board

|[[Little Mac]]

|

|[[Bridge of Eldin]] (Battlefield)

|Tal Tal Heights

|218

|[[zeldawiki:Dimitri|Dimitri (''The Legend of Zelda'')]]{{footnote|main|1}}

|[[File:SSBU Dimitri Spirit.png|100px]]

|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series

|Support (1)

|Novice

|Swimmer

|Spirit Board

|[[Yoshi]], [[Young Link]]

|

|[[Great Bay]]

|Tal Tal Heights

|219

|[[zeldawiki:Moosh|Moosh]]

|[[File:SSBU Moosh Spirit.png|100px]]

|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series

|Support (2)

|Novice

|Instadrop

|World of Light (Forest Hill); Spirit Board

|[[Bowser]]

|

|[[Garden of Hope]] (Battlefield)

|Tal Tal Heights

|223

|[[zeldawiki:Wolf Link|Wolf Link]] & [[Assist Trophy#Midna|Midna]]

|[[File:SSBU Wolf Link & Midna Spirit.png|100px]]

|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series

|Primary (3)

|Legend

|'''{{color|Grab|limegreen}}'''<br>Dash Attack ↑

|Enhanced from Midna

|231

|[[zeldawiki:Loftwing|Loftwing]]

|[[File:SSBU Loftwing Spirit.png|100px]]

|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series

|Support (1)

|Novice