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|image=[[File:Link (Tunic of the Wild) SSBU.png|200x200px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|image=[[Image:571px-Brawlink.jpg|250px]]
|species=[[zeldawiki:Hylian|Hylian]]
|full_name=Link
|first_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]'' ([[List of games by date#1986|1986]], [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]])<br>''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' - "[[Neatness Counts]]" (1989, ''Super Mario'' franchise)
|first_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' (''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' (''Mario'' series)
|latest_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom|The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom]]'' (2024, ''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
|species=Hylian
|latest_portrayal=See [[#Portrayals|portrayal list]]
|affiliation=[[Hyrule]], [[Princess Zelda]]
|latest_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:Link's Crossbow Training|Link's Crossbow Training]]'' (''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (''Mario'' series)
}}
}}
'''Link''' is a character from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series, where he is the main protagonist, usually having to protect {{iw|zeldawiki|Hyrule}} from forces of evil, especially his arch-nemesis, {{iw|zeldawiki|Ganon}}. Link has often made cameo appearances in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], but he sometimes has a playable role, like in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|its port]], and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''.
==History==
===''Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up''===
[[File:TravelGuide.png|thumb|left|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 is depicted on the "Chef" page, waiting for [[Mario]]'s pasta dish,<ref>{{cite|quote=Chef Mario is cooking one of his tasty pasta dishes. Waitress Princess Toadstool is taking Link's order at a table. "Your order is coming right up!" says Chef Mario. "Yeah, and now it's coming right down on my head!" says Link.|author=Game description|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''|publisher=Merit Software|date=March 24, 1992|language=en}}</ref> and on the "Travel Guide," running a traveling agency.<ref>{{cite|author=Game description|quote=Link the travel guide is ready to take tourists to exciting faraway places, even to fantasy lands like SuperMarioLand.{{sic}} Better stick close to Link, though, because he knows how to deal with make-believe bad guys.|title=''Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up''|publisher=Merit Software}}</ref>


===''Club Nintendo''===
'''Link''' is the protagonist of ''{{zw|The_Legend_of_Zelda_(Series)|The Legend of Zelda}}'' series. He is a courageous warrior and adventurer from the far away land of {{zw|Hyrule}}; however, he occasionally visits [[Mushroom World]]. Link often has to release the Kingdom of Hyrule from the rule of [[Ganondorf]]. Link is connected to [[Zelda]] and Ganondorf by the {{zw|Triforce}}.
[[File:LinkCN.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|Link as seen in the ''Club Nintendo'' comic "Mario in Mariozilla"]]
Link, based on his ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda}}'' iteration, appears in various ''[[Club Nintendo (German magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comics with characters of the ''Super Mario'' franchise and other media.


Link is amongst the characters celebrating Christmas at the [[Mario Bros.' House]] in "[[Super Mario: Die Bescherung]]." He only speaks in one panel, doubting the realness of [[Santa Claus]].<ref>{{cite|language=de|author=Link|quote=Bademantel und Wattebart! Ob dein bruder glaubt, wir perkennen ihn nicht? Lacher- lich, wer glaubt denn noch an {{wp|l=de|Weihnachtsmann|den Weihnachtsmann}}! (''Bathrobe and a cotton beard! Does your brother think we can't tell it's him? Laughable, who still believes in {{iw|wikipedia|Santa Claus|Father Christmas}}?'')|date=December 1992|page=55|title=''[[Club Nintendo (German magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' Jahrgang 4 Ausgabe 6|publisher=Tokuma Shoten Publishing GmbH|location=Neu-Isenburg}}</ref>
==History in the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]]==
===''Donkey Kong'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest====
[[Image:heroesYoshi.png|thumb|Link comes in third place as one of Cranky's Video Game Heroes.]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' (and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''), Link was ranked third in [[Cranky Kong]]’s list of Video Game Heroes. [[Mario]] came in first place, while [[Yoshi]] came in second place. The heroes were ranked according to how many of Cranky's hidden [[DK Coin|DK Coins]] they discovered while progressing through the levels and defeating [[Kaptain K. Rool]]. By collecting more DK Coins than him (19), [[Diddy Kong]] knocks Link off the leader board and becomes the #3 Video Game Hero of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''/''Donkey Kong Land 2''.


In "[[Super Mario: Die Verwandlung]]", Dr. Light mistakes Mario for Link since he did cosmetic surgery on the latter.<ref>{{cite|language=de|author=[[Dr. Light]]|quote=Oh nein! Nicht schon wie- der jemand, der sich über schönheitsoperation beschweren willi ich hab' doch mein bestes getan, Link! (''Oh no! Not another one who wants to complain about his cosmetic surgery! I did my best, Link!'')|title=''Club Nintendo'' Jahrgang 5 Ausgabe 1|date=February 1993|publisher=Tokuma Shoten Publishing GmbH|location=Neu-Isenburg|page=57}}</ref>
====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!====
According to [[Bazaar]] the Bear, Link visited the [[Bazaar's General Store|Bear's General Store]] before the events of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''. While he was there, Link asked Bazaar who owned the castle in the northern part of the [[Northern Kremisphere]]. However, Link did not have the two [[Bear Coin]]s Bazaar required before he would tell his story about the castle. Link did have five hundred Rupees though, and Bazaar agreed to take them. Unfortunately for Link, Bazaar did not know who owned the castle; Bazaar merely knew there was a no trespassing sign on the castle grounds. Distraught, Link left the store, grumbling about how Bazaar's Seashells were the wrong shape. (This is undoubtedly a nod to Link's quest for Secret Seashells in the Game Boy's ''{{zw|The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Link's_Awakening|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening}}''.)


In "[[Warios Weihnachtsmärchen]]", a parody of ''{{iw|wikipedia|A Christmas Carol}}'', Link has the role of [[Ghosts of Christmas#Ghost of Present|Ghost of Present]],<ref>{{cite|author=Link|title=''Club Nintendo'' Jahrgang 7 Ausgabe 6|date=December 1995|language=de|publisher=Nintendo of Europe GmbH|quote=Ich bin der Geist der Geganwert... (''I am the {{iw|wikipedia|Ghost of Christmas Present|Ghost of Present}}'')|page=72}}</ref>  and he takes [[Wario]] to see those whom he had upset earlier.<ref>{{cite|publisher=Nintendo of Europe GmbH|language=de|author=Link|title=''Club Nintendo'' Jahrgang 7 Ausgabe 6|page=72|quote=...Sie her, was die leute heute von dir denken! (''...Look at what people are thinking about you today!'')}}</ref>
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars===
[[Image:LinkMario.png|frame|left|Link sleeping at the [[Rose Town]] [[Inn]].]]
During the events of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Link could be found taking a break from battling [[Ganondorf|Ganon]] and actually resting at the [[Rose Town]] Inn. In fact, the Hyrulian hero is a heavy sleeper; he won't 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 could be heard whenever anyone tried to talk to the slumbering Link.


In "[[Mario in Mariozilla]]", he is seen in the [[Empire State Building]], studying a map together with [[Dr. Light]], who lives there.<ref>{{cite|author=Ota, Shigeru, et al.|title=''Club Nintendo'' Jahrgang 8 Ausgabe 2|date=April 1996|publisher=Nintendo of Europe GmbH|language=de|page=22}}</ref> Link has a small role, but he does think that Dr. Light's "magic cap," which is actually a paper bag, is an improved disguise for Mario to confront [[Kamek]].<ref>{{cite|author=Link|quote=Die tüte steht ihm gar nicht so schlecht. (''The bag might be an improvement.'')|publisher=Nintendo of Europe GmbH|language=de|title=''Club Nintendo'' Jahrgang 7 Ausgabe 6|page=73}}</ref>
===Club Nintendo===
[[Image:LinkCN.jpg|thumb|100px|Link as seen in "Mario in Mariozilla".]]
Link also made several appearances in the Mario comic series of the German [[Club Nintendo|Club Nintendo magazine]]. He debuted 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]].


Link is one of the inhabitants of the [[Wolkenkratzer]] in "[[Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens]]." He and his two allies, [[Mario]] and [[Kirby]], use a spell to transform themselves into powerful creatures to stop [[Abigor]] from taking over the Wolkenkratzer.<ref>{{cite|publisher=Nintendo of Europe GmbH|language=de|title=''Club Nintendo'' Jahrgang 9 Ausgabe 5|date=October 1997|page=53-54|author=Ota, Shigeru}}</ref>
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.


===DiC cartoons===
Link, alongside Kirby, was 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.  
====''The Legend of Zelda''====
Link is the protagonist of ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda (TV Series)|The Legend of Zelda}}'' television series, which premiered on Fridays within the ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' programming block,<ref>{{cite|author=Hughes, Mike|date=September 14, 1989|language=en|quote=Each Friday has a Legend of Zelda episode that's quite a bit better than the rest of the week.|publisher={{iw|wikipedia|USA Today}}}}</ref> though it would be syndicated with a live-action segment of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''. He is voiced by Jonathan Potts.<ref name=potts>{{cite|quote=The {{iw|wikipedia|Toronto}} native entered the industry lending his voice to numerous cartoon series, appearing in the much-maligned "{{iw|wikipedia|Beverly Hills Teens}}," as well as making a popular turn as Link in "''The Legend Of Zelda''," quickly developing a reputation amongst his peers as one of the busiest voice actors in the industry.|title=Jonathan Potts|url=www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/jonathan_potts|publisher=Rotten Tomatoes|language=en}}</ref>


====''Captain N: The Game Master''====
===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]===
Link is a protagonist in ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'', retaining both his design and voice actor. He is also a major character in the Valiant [[Nintendo Comics System]] line of ''Captain N: The Game Master''.
{{SSB Infobox|
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|image=571px-Brawlink.jpg
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|standard=[[Boomerang (SSB attack)|Boomerang]] ''(SSB)''; [[Bow (move)|Bow]] ''(SSBM)''; [[Hero's Bow]] ''(SSBB)''
|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)''
}}


===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros.====
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[Image:LinkSmash.PNG|thumb|left|Link's artwork from ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Link is by default ranked third on a podium at [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]],<ref>{{file link|HeroesYoshi.png|Screenshot}}.</ref> with [[Mario]] coming in first and [[Yoshi]] second. [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] can appear in his place if he has at least nineteen [[DK Coin|Video Game Hero Coins]].<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Player's Guide|date=1995|page=127|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|author=Shinoda, Paul and Kent Killer}}</ref> Link had swapped rankings with [[Yoshi]] in the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]], and Link has fifty Video Game Hero Coins instead.
Link has appeared in all three ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' games as a default character. In the first ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', he was the first character fought in single player mode, on [[Hyrule Castle]].  


====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee====
Link is mentioned by [[Bazaar]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', but not in the [[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]]. Bazaar took up Link's 500-{{iw|zeldawiki|rupee}} offer to learn about [[Kastle Kaos|the castle]],<ref name=bazaar>{{cite|quote=Are you sure? Some cheeky lad called Link was in just last week and he asked about the castle too. He didn't have enough coins, but he seemed such a nice fellow that I agreed to accept 500 rupees instead.|author=[[Bazaar]]|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> since Link had insufficient [[bear coin]]s,<ref name=bazaar/> Link then left, dissatisfied presumably over the shape of the seashells,<ref>{{cite|quote=After that he left... muttering about my {{iw|zeldawiki|Seashell|shells}} being the wrong shape or something. Oh well!|author=Bazaar|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''}}</ref> a reference to the {{iw|zeldawiki|Secret Seashell}} sidequest in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''.
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Link is fought in the [[Underground Maze]] in Adventure Mode. Link is fought many different times (wearing different tunics each time) as fighters search for the Triforce to end the level.


===''Super Mario-kun''===
[[Image:MeleeLink.jpg|thumb|left|'''Link''' as he appeared in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'']]
[[File:Link SMKun.png|thumb|Link in ''Super Mario-kun'']]
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 doppelgänger of Link, known as [[Dark Link]], can be fought in the game.
In [[Super Mario-kun Volume 4|volume 4]] of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', some time after appearing in the world of ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}'', Mario takes the {{iw|zeldawiki|Pegasus Boots}} from Hyrule, causing Link to search desperately for them behind the manga panel.<ref>{{cite|isbn=4-09-141764-7|page=91|title=[[Super Mario-kun Volume 4|''Super Mario-kun'' Volume 4]]|date=December 25, 1992|author=Sawada, Yukio, et al.|publisher=Shogakukan|language=ja}}</ref>


===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl====
[[File:Link SMRPG screenshot.png|thumb|left|Link sleeping at the [[Rose Town]] [[Inn]] in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''.]]
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 ''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 ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''. Dark Link will also be in this game, as one of Link's Alternative Costumes. [[Toon Link]], the Link from ''Wind Waker'' will also appear in the game, with a similar moveset to Link's.
In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]], Link can be found resting at the [[Rose Town]] Inn.<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/yCkFM50zOPc?feature=shared&t=343|title=''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' - 24 - Rose Town Revisited (With Link Cameo)|author=AuraChannelerChris|date=October 6, 2023|publisher=YouTube|timestamp=05:43|language=en}}</ref> When Link is interacted with, a ''The Legend of Zelda'' melody for uncovering a secret plays.<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/yCkFM50zOPc?feature=shared&t=367|title=''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' - 24 - Rose Town Revisited (With Link Cameo)|publisher=YouTube|timestamp=06:07}}</ref> Talking to Link in the remake adds "The Slumbering Hero" entry to the [[Scrapbook (Super Mario RPG)|Scrapbook]], and his model depicts his sleeves to be more red than brown.<ref>{{cite|url=youtube.com/shorts/Uq4FRZRKbdc|title=The Link and Samus Model in ''Super Mario RPG''|author=Boundary Break|publisher=YouTube|language=en|date=November 18, 2023}}</ref>


===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
=====Role in the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Story|Subspace Emissary]]=====
Link is one of the Video Game Heroes in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. His role is no different than in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''.
[[Image:Subspace_link.PNG|thumb|left|Link's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary]]
Link walks through a forest. There he finds the Master Sword. Taking the Master Sword in hand in a forest, Link 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]]/[[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.


===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
They come to Dedede's base, only to find that [[Bowser]] beat 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.
{{SSB fighter infobox
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|side=[[smashwiki:Boomerang|Boomerang]] (most Links since ''Melee''); [[smashwiki:Gale Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]] ("Hero of Twilight" Link)
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|down=[[smashwiki:Bomb (Link)|Bomb]] (most Links); [[smashwiki:Remote Bomb|Remote Bomb]] ("Hero of the Wild" Link)
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}}
Playable incarnations of Link appear in every ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' game. They are identified as either "[[smashwiki:Link|Link]]", "[[smashwiki:Young Link|Young Link]]", or "[[smashwiki:Toon Link|Toon Link]]".
====''Super Smash Bros.''====
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Link (SSB)}}
In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Link is one of the default playable characters. Specifically, he is the "[[zeldawiki:Hero of Time|Hero of Time]]" from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|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 [[smashwiki:Boomerang|Boomerang]], in which Link tosses a boomerang to damage opponents. His up special move is the [[smashwiki:Spin Attack|Spin Attack]], in which he spins around rapidly to deal damage, and his down special is [[smashwiki:Bomb (Link)|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 {{iw|smashwiki|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 ''{{iw|zeldawiki|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link}}''.
=====[[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''': ...


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 ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda}}''.
====Special Moves====
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=====Hookshot=====
[[Image:Hookshot.jpg|thumb|left|200px|''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
[[Image:BrawlClawshot.jpg|thumb|200px|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
The '''Hookshot''' is [[Link|Link's]] grab move in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. It is also [[Young Link|Young Link's]] grab in ''Melee''. In ''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.


====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
The move returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as the '''Clawshot'''. For the game, the name and design have been changed to fit the 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, which avoids the targeting process of the Hookshot, which was deemed too difficult.  Aside from it's name, appearance and Auto targeting, the move is unchanged from Link's version of the Hookshot.
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Link (SSBM)}}
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Young Link (SSBM)}}
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', two incarnations of Link are playable. The first is the adult "Hero of Time" and is simply called "Link"; he was in the previous game and reappears in ''Melee'' as a starter. The second is the younger "Hero of Time" (also from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'') and is called "Young Link"; players can only play as him after beating Classic or Adventure mode with 10 characters or playing 500 matches, then defeating him on [[Great Bay]].


The older Link's standard special attack is the [[smashwiki:Hero's Bow|Bow]], which lets him shoot an arrow that can be charged; the boomerang returns as 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. Young Link's moves are similar to his older counterpart's, though while Young Link is faster and lighter, he is also weaker. As Young Link is shorter and wields the smaller [[zeldawiki:Kokiri Sword|Kokiri Sword]], his attacks do not have as much range. Young Link's Deku Shield is also not as strong as the older Link's Hylian Shield, as it does not protect against stronger projectiles. Young Link, however, can [[Wall Jump]].
=====Bow=====
[[Image:Hero's_Bow.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''Hero's Bow''']]
'''Bow''' is a move used by Link and [[Toon Link]] in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It first appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', where it replaced the [[#Boomerang|Boomerang]] as Link's standard special move. The attack will be kept as one of Link's moves in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', under the name of '''Hero's Bow''' (based on ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''). Toon Link keeps Link's old Bow move, however. 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]].


In the game's Adventure Mode, the older 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.
Once done, Link will pull a bow and arrow out of nowhere, and start aiming. The attack can be charged up by holding the button. It will not increase the power of the move, but the arrow will be able to go farther if the move is charged. The attack can be done in mid-air as well, but it is harder to control the firing.
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=====Boomerang=====
[[Image:Link's_Boomerang_Move.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Boomerang''']]
'''Boomerang''' is a special move performed by both Link and his younger counterpart, [[Young Link]], and will be used by [[Toon Link]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', it was Link's Standard B move. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', it was replaced by the [[#Bow|Bow]] as the Standard B move and became his Side B move. It is also Young Link's Side B move in ''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]] was able to use Boomerang if he sucked up Link's abilities.
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Additionally, a doppelganger known as '''Dark Link''', appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' as the opponent in [[smashwiki:Event 18: Link's Adventure|Event 18: Link's Adventure]]. In the battle, the player controls a red-clad adult 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.
=====Gale Boomerang=====
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[[Image:Gale_Boomerang.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''Gale Boomerang''']]
'''Gale Boomerang''' is one of Link's new [[Special Moves]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is Link's Side Special Move in the game. When used, he will toss 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 will get hit by a tiny tornado that comes from the Boomerang. This will slightly move the hit character towards Link. The Gale Boomerang replaced 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.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
=====Spin Attack=====
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[[Image:BrawlSpinAttack.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Spin Attack''']]
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Toon Link (SSBB)}}
'''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 will 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 will last 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.
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', two incarnations of Link are playable. The first is the "Hero of Twilight" from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', who is simply called "Link" and is available from the start. The second is the "Hero of Winds" from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', who is called "Toon Link" and must be unlocked first. The ''Wind Waker'' incarnation can be unlocked by either finding a door in The Forest in The Subspace Emissary after beating the mode, playing Classic after clearing The Subspace Emissary, or by playing 400 Brawl matches, then defeating him in battle.
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=====Bomb=====
[[Image:BrawlBomb.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''Bomb''']]
'''Bomb''' is Link's, [[Toon Link]]'s and [[Young Link]]'s Down Special Move. They will pull out a Bomb with its fuse lit. They hold the Bomb until it is thrown. Once thrown, the Bomb will either stay at the spot it was thrown to and explode a few moments later, or it will explode on impact. The former is more common in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' However, the Bomb will explode even if Link, Toon Link or Young Link are holding it too long. Additionally, the two will be unable to pick up items while holding the Bomb. Young Link and Toon Link can not throw their Bombs as far, and it does not do as much damage, but he is 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 Bomb's are harder to see. When using this bomb however, the player must be careful not to get caught in the blast.


The bow (now called "Hero's Bow") and bombs have been aesthetically changed to match their ''Twilight Princess'' designs, while the boomerang is now the [[smashwiki:Gale Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]], which generates a whirlwind that can drag in opponents as it returns. The Hookshot is now the [[zeldawiki:Clawshot|Clawshot]] from ''Twilight Princess'', which, when used offstage, can home in on edges and grab them unlike the Hookshot; however, it is now a tether recovery, as opposed to a wall grapple. Toon Link's special moves are mostly the same as the other Link's, though Toon Link's attacks use their ''The Wind Waker'' variants. The only different move is the Boomerang, which is the same as the Hero of Time's Boomerang in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Toon Link's grab also uses the [[zeldawiki:Hookshot|Hookshot]] from ''The Wind Waker'', which like the Clawshot also has a ledge-homing property, though its range is not as far. Both Links have a [[Final Smash]] called [[smashwiki:Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]].
Although the Bombs do decent damage, their knockback is minor compared to the [[Bob-omb]] item. Also when having the item in his hand wait 5 seconds then double jump and Up B then the Bomb will explode letting the player use Up B 1 more time, useful for recovering but needs good timing.
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Dark Link also reappears in this game, where he returns in two Event Matches. The first, [[smashwiki:Event 18: Dark Link Duel|Event 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]] and [[False Character|her counterpart]] assisting Link and Dark Link, respectively.
=====Triforce Slash=====
[[Image:TriforceSlash2.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Triforce Slash''']]
The '''Triforce Slash''' is Link's and [[Toon Link]]'s [[Final Smash]] move in the game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Once the [[Smash Ball]] is collected, the Triforce on Link's hand starts to glow. He will then use a Triforce to trap another player. He will then slash 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 done in mid-air as well. Toon Link's Final Smash is a slightly modified version of this move, as well.


Versions of Dark Link appear as palette swaps for both playable Links. The Hero of Twilight'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]]''. Additionally, Toon Link's red, blue, and purple alternate costumes are based upon the copies of the Link from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]''. He also has an alternate costume based upon the Link from the original ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]'', as well as a Dark Link costume.
There are some differences between the Triforce attacks used by Link and Toon Link:
=====Role in The Subspace Emissary=====
While walking through a forest, the "Hero of Twilight" Link 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 [[Zelda]]/[[Princess Peach|Peach]], leading to a fight. The two groups come to an understanding (and [[Kirby]] joins up as well) and unite as they see [[King Dedede]] driving off with [[Ness]], [[Luigi]], and the captured Princess.


They come to Dedede's base, only to find that [[Bowser]] has beaten them to it, taking the Princess off in his [[Koopa Clown Car]]. The team grows in size as they meet with [[Ike]], [[Marth]], [[Lucas]], the [[Pokémon Trainer]], and the [[Ice Climbers]]. The remaining heroes join them as they enter [[Subspace (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Subspace]]. Link is among the many that falls to [[Tabuu]]'s Off Waves, later revived by Kirby. He and Zelda come across [[Ganondorf]]'s trophy and revive him, forming a temporary alliance as everyone teams up to defeat Tabuu.
*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.


After beating The Subspace Emissary, in The Forest stage, if the player enters the first red door in the beginning of the level, they will be taken to the [[Pirate Ship (stage)|Pirate Ship]]. There, Toon Link will be looking out to the sea. However, once he sees the player, he is surprised. Thinking the player is an enemy, he attacks the player. The player then fights Toon Link, and if he is beaten, Toon Link is unlocked as a playable character.
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 ''[[Wikipedia: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.
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====
===''WarioWare'' series===
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Link (SSB4)}}
Link has appeared in several ''[[WarioWare]]'' games. He usually is a playable character in [[9-Volt]]'s and [[18-Volt]]'s micro-games. In the micro-games, the player has to control the hero, helping him avoid the enemies on the screen by moving him safely into a cave.
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Toon Link (SSB4)}}
Both Links reappear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' as starter playable characters, under their respective "Link" and "Toon Link" names. Due to these games' more vibrant aesthetic, they have a noticeably brighter color scheme than in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Some of the Hero of Twilight's non-special moves have been altered, such as his down aerial gaining a meteor smash effect and gaining the {{iw|zeldawiki|Jump Slash}} as his new dash attack. His Hylian Shield can also now block projectiles while crouching and walking. Toon Link is faster than before, but in exchange, his damage output is lower.


The Hero of Twilight 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>{{cite|author=Koczwara, Michael|date=September 6, 2014|url=mariopartylegacy.com/2014/09/new-details-from-super-smash-bros-for-3ds-event-in-japan|title=New Details from Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Event in Japan|publisher=Mario Party Legacy|language=en|accessdate=June 4, 2024}}</ref> One of Toon Link's additional alternate costumes in this game is based upon the appearance of the Link from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]''. Additionally, the Link from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks]]'' (also known as "Engineer Link") appears as a background character, complete with his [[zeldawiki:Engineer's Clothes|Engineer's Clothes]] to further differentiate him. Engineer Link appears on the [[Spirit Train]] stage in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, where he conducts the titular train. However, he is replaced by his mentor [[zeldawiki:Alfonzo|Alfonzo]] if Toon Link or Link are involved in the battle.
==Official Profiles and Statistics==
===Profile Information from ''Super Smash Bros.===
[[Image:SSB64 Link.gif|thumb|'''Link''' (''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'')]]
''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. Ultimate''====
===Trophy Information===
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====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Young Link (SSBU)}}
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In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', three incarnations of Link are playable. The first is the "Hero of the Wild" from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'', who is simply called "Link" and is available at the start. The other two are the same "Young Link" and "Toon Link" incarnations from the previous games, and they must be unlocked before they can be playable.
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Compared to previous incarnations, the "Hero of the Wild" 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%. Although he 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': [[smashwiki:Bow and Arrows|his Bow]] is capable of firing two arrows at once, he uses the [[smashwiki:Remote Bomb|Remote Bomb]] [[zeldawiki:Rune|Rune]] instead of his Bombs as his down special, and [[smashwiki:Ancient Bow and Arrow|his Final Smash]] uses an [[zeldawiki:Ancient Bow|Ancient Bow]] to fire an [[zeldawiki:Ancient Arrow|Ancient Arrow]]. Young Link gains a [[Final Smash]], the Triforce Slash, which he shares with Toon Link. Toon Link's moveset is largely unchanged, though his forward smash is now a single upward slash instead of two slashes with his [[Master Sword]].
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In the World of Light, Young Link's puppet fighter is fought in the Triforce of Courage section of the Sacred Land, referencing his home series. He must be awoken to progress the story, along with Ganondorf, Zelda, [[Sonic]], and Cloud. Engineer Link also reappears as a background character on the Spirit Train stage. In comparison to the previous installment, he appears virtually identical to the playable Toon Link (save for his Engineer's Clothes), instead of using a polygonal model similar to his appearance in ''Spirit Tracks''.
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=====Classic Mode routes=====
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By completing the "Hero of the Wild" 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. His 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. Young Link's Classic Mode route pits him against fighters from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. Throughout Toon Link's route, the player is assisted by a red and blue Toon Link, in reference to ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]''. If the player selects one of those colors, the default green Toon Link replaces that color as the second ally.
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|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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|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 & B: Spin Attack<br>Down & 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.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
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!colspan="5"|Link: A Quest to Seal the Darkness
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|[[Dark Pit]]||rowspan=4|N/A||[[Reset Bomb Forest]]||Dark Pit's Theme
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|[[Image:TrLink.jpg|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.
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|[[Ridley]]||[[Norfair]]||Vs. Ridley
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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.
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|[[Bayonetta]]||[[Umbra Clock Tower]]||One Of A Kind
|align=center | {{zw|Wolf_Link|Wolf Link}}
|[[Image:Wolf linktrophy.jpg|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.
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===Stickers===
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|[[Dark Samus]]||[[Frigate Orpheon]]||Boss Battle 4 - Metroid: Samus Returns
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|[[Image:Epona_Link_Sticker.jpg|120px]]
|[[Ganondorf]]||Team Battle ('''Ally:''' [[Zelda]])||[[Gerudo Valley]]||Gerudo Valley
|''Zelda: Ocarina of Time''
|[Arm, Leg] - Attack +9<br>'''Usable by:''' Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
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|[[Image:Link_Legend_of_Zelda_Sticker.jpg|120px]]
|Link (dark costume)||rowspan=2|N/A||[[Temple (stage)|Temple]]||Great Temple / Temple
|''The Legend of Zelda''
|['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +17
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|[[Image:Link_Link_to_the_Past_Sticker.jpg|120px]]
|[[Ganon]]||||Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form
|''{{zw|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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!colspan="5"|Young Link: Hyrule Smash!
|[[Image:Link_TP_Sticker.jpg|120px]]
|''{{zw|The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess|Zelda: Twilight Princess}}''
|[Slash] - Resistance +27<br>'''Usable by:''' Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
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|[[Zelda]]
 
|rowspan=7|N/A||[[Hyrule Castle]]||Hyrule Main Theme
==''Mario'' Series Appearances==
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|Young Link (dark costume)||[[Temple (stage)|Temple]]||Song of Storms
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|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|Sheik||[[Gerudo Valley]] (Ω)||Gerudo Valley
|One of [[Cranky Kong]]'s Video Game Heroes
|1995
|[[SNES]]
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!4
|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
|Toon Link ×4||[[Pirate Ship (stage)|Pirate Ship]]||The Great Sea / Menu Select
|One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes
|1996
|[[Game Boy]]
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|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
|Ganondorf||[[Bridge of Eldin]] (Ω)||Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
|Cameo in [[Rose Town]] Inn.
|1996
|[[SNES]]
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|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]''
|Link||[[Great Plateau Tower]]||Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
|Mentioned by one of the [[Brothers Bear]]
|1996
|[[SNES]]
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!Final
|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
|Ganon||||Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form
|Playable Character
|1999
|[[Nintendo 64]]
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!colspan="5"|Toon Link: The Teamwork of Courage
|''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)| Mario Golf]]''
|Name appears on score board
|1999
|[[Nintendo 64]]
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!1
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Yoshi]]||rowspan=7|Team Battle||[[3D Land]]||Ground Theme / Underwater Theme - Super Mario 3D Land
|Playable Character
|2001
|[[GameCube]]
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|''[[Game & Watch Gallery Advance]]''
|[[Villager]], [[Isabelle]]||[[Tortimer Island]]||Kapp'n's Song
|Playable in port of ''Zelda''
|2002
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''
|[[R.O.B.]] ×3||[[75 m (stage)|75 m]] (Battlefield)||Stack-Up/Gyromite
|Cameo in Microgame
|2003
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]''
|[[Squirtle]], [[Ivysaur]], [[Charizard]]||[[Pokémon Stadium]]||Battle! (Trainer) - Pokémon Sun / Pokémon Moon
|Cameo in Microgame
|2003
|[[Gamecube]]
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!5
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' (GBA remake)
|[[Inkling]] Girl ×2, Inkling Boy ×2||[[Moray Towers]]||Now or Never!
|One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes
|2004
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' (GBA remake)
|Giant Ganondorf||[[Great Plateau Tower]] (Battlefield)||Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
|Mentioned by a Brother Bear
|2005
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
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!Final
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|[[Ganon]]||||Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form
|Playable Character
|2008
|[[Wii]]
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===''Mario Golf''===
"Link" is one of the names to appear on the scorechart in both the [[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Nintendo 64]] and [[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|Game Boy Color versions]] of ''Mario Golf''.
===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''===
A few pieces of artwork of Link from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'' appears as character stamps in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]'', including his {{iw|zeldawiki|Young Link|Young form}}, his adult form, and his adult self on {{iw|zeldawiki|Epona}}.<ref>{{cite|timestamp=39:02|language=en|url=youtu.be/nVtbnGnCQUA?feature=shared&t=2342|title=Oney Plays ''Mario Artist: Paint Studio'' (Complete Series)|date=November 27, 2018|author=OneyPlays|publisher=YouTue}}</ref>
===''Game & Watch Gallery 4''===
In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'', Link appears in the ''Zelda'' Game & Watch game, which is playable in the [[Museum]] after unlocking enough stars.
===''WarioWare'' series===
Link appears in several microgames of the ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' games, usually as playable in some of [[9-Volt]]'s and [[18-Volt]]'s microgames.
[[File:Zelda Microgame.png|thumb|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 on 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 on the original game. The object is to rotate the handheld to deflect projectiles by red [[Octorok]]s with the shield.
In ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', Link appears in three microgames. In [[Ocarina of Time]], the goal is for Link to unsheathe the {{iw|zeldawiki|Master Sword}} from its {{iw|zeldawiki|Pedestal of the Master Sword|pedestal}}, turning him into an adult on Level 1,<ref>{{cite|timestamp=0:08|url=youtu.be/_e0a4e9W6jw?feature=shared&t=8|title=''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'' - Ocarina of Time|date=September 11, 2013|author=Emanuele Baserga|publisher=YouTube|language=en}}</ref> an elderly adult on Level 2,<ref>{{cite|timestamp=0:18|url=youtu.be/_e0a4e9W6jw?feature=shared&t=18|title=''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'' - Ocarina of Time|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> and a {{iw|zeldawiki|Cucco}} on Level 3.<ref>{{cite|timestamp=0:28|url=youtu.be/_e0a4e9W6jw?feature=shared&t=28|title=''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'' - Ocarina of Time|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> In [[The Wind Waker]], Link has drop to a landing zone with his {{iw|zeldawiki|Deku Leaf}}.<ref>{{cite|timestamp=0:04|url=youtu.be/xjL3ynuopbU?feature=shared&t=4|title=Land! (WarioWare SMOOTH MOVES)|date=March 7, 2022|publisher=YouTube|language=en|author=Dude! Rude! ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD''}}</ref> In [[Opening Night]], Link in his sprite appearance from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda}}'' plays the violin in an orchestra with other Nintendo characters.<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/Lpo4kOi-myM?feature=shared&t=786|title=It's The Nintendo Episode! - ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''|timestamp=13:06|date=June 30, 2014|publisher=YouTube|language=en|author=PixelsByNight}}</ref>
In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'', Link in his ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}'' incarnation appears in [[Zelda (microgame)|Zelda]] microgame, where the object is to defeat {{iw|zeldawiki|Chuchu}}s with the sword by tapping them.
In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]'', Link is in the [[Zelda 2]] microgame, based on ''[[zeldawiki:Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', in which Link must deflect a [[zeldawiki:Goriya|Goriya]]'s boomerangs with the shield.
In ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', some of the previous microgames in which Link appears return, specifically The Legend of Zelda from ''Mega Microgame$!'', and Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker, both from ''Smooth Moves''. In addition to those, a new microgame called [[Phantom Hourglass]] appears, which is also based on ''The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass''. The object is to hit a switch with Link's boomerang by tracing a line for it to follow.
In ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', Link is seen in a microgame titled [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]], based on the {{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|game of the same title}}.
In ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'', Link appears in the microgame [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]. He is seen chasing a Cucco, which is controlled by the player and must run away from Link without getting caught by him.
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===''Captain Rainbow''===
[[File:Mario Link portraits Captain Rainbow.png|thumb|Portraits of Mario and Link above Tracy's throne]]
Though Link himself does not make a direct appearance in ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'', a portrait of portrait of artwork of Link from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' is depicted above {{iw|zeldawiki|Crazy Tracy|Tracy}}'s throne, next to a portrait of [[Mario]].
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===''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' series===
====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury|port]], 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.
====''Super Mario Maker''====
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 ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD}}'', where players can unlock Wolf Link.
====''Super Mario Maker 2''====
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In ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', the player transforms into Link upon collecting the [[Master Sword]] power-up, added in version 2.0.0 of the game. 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, [[Mario]]'s Link form is red, [[Luigi]]'s is green, [[Toad]]'s is blue, and [[Toadette]]'s is pink. This makes them resemble the colored {{iw|zeldawiki|Links}} from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}}''.
While wearing a [[Goomba's Shoe]], Link cannot block [[Bullet Bill]]s. However, he can still use the shield whilst underwater.
===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
[[File:MK8 Link Joins The Race.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Link driving a [[Standard Kart]] on [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|Mario Circuit]] in ''Mario Kart 8'']]
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]]. Although this Link is the Hero of the Skies from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|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''.
The [[Master Cycle]], a [[bike]] based on Link's [[Master Sword]] and his horse [[zeldawiki:Epona|Epona]], appears as one of four additional vehicle bodies, along with a ''The Legend of Zelda''-themed set of [[tire]]s, the [[Triforce Tires]], and a ''The Legend of Zelda''-themed [[glider]], the [[Hylian Kite]]. A ''The Legend of Zelda''-themed course called [[Hyrule Circuit]] also appears as part of the [[Triforce Cup]]. His kart symbol is the [[zeldawiki:Royal Crest|Royal Crest]]. During his tricks, he wields the Master Sword and shows off the Triforce.
[[File:MK8D Bowser Link Artwork.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Artwork of Link on the Master Cycle holding a [[boomerang]] against Bowser from ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'']]
Link returns as part of the base roster in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. He is available from the start, and is still among the lightest heavyweight characters, sharing his statistics with Rosalina, [[King Boo]], and [[Pauline]]. 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 {{iw|zeldawiki|Crest of the Sheikah}} as it appears on the {{iw|zeldawiki|Sheikah Slate}} instead of the {{iw|zeldawiki|Royal Crest}}, and he uses a {{iw|zeldawiki|Guardian Sword++}} instead of the Master Sword when performing tricks. The two variants have different horn sounds, which plays when pressing {{button|switch|l}} without any items; Link's horn is based on a sound from [[zeldawiki:Hyrule Warriors|Hyrule Warriors]] and Champion's Tunic Link's horn is based on the Sheikah Slate. Before the 2.3.0 update,<ref>{{cite|language=en|author=balladofwindfishes|date=June 24, 2023|url=www.reddit.com/r/mariokart/comments/14hdedg/comment/jpcn05t|title=The experiment was just to pick BotW Link and see if CPU tunic Link was ever picked as a CPU in vs mode|publisher=Reddit||accessdate=July 13, 2023||archive=archive.today/2023.07.13-184457/https://www.reddit.com/r/mariokart/comments/14hdedg/has_anyone_seen_two_link_cpus_at_the_same_time_in/jpcn05t}}</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. Additionally, as CPUs, the vehicle combinations they use are almost completely different, with the only exception being the [[Standard Kart]], [[Standard (tire)|Standard]] tires, and [[Super Glider]] combination that is shared with most CPUs.
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
Link is referenced in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', where a road in Queens named "Link Street" is shown in the [[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing]] commercial.
===Other appearances===
[[File:Famicom Wario's Woods commercial 05.png|thumb|Link next to [[Wario]], [[Bowser]], and [[Wart]] in a commercial for the New Famicom]]
The results screen for the {{wp|Western world|Western}}-only [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] release of ''[[harddrop:Tetris (NES, Nintendo)|Tetris]]'' features Link as part of a band composed of himself, [[Donkey Kong]], [[Samus]], [[Pit (character)|Pit]], [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach]], and [[Bowser]].
Link appears in [[Nintendo Monopoly]] and takes the place of Pennsylvania Avenue, costing $320.
Link also appears in a commercial for the {{iw|nwiki|Family Computer|New Famicom}}, where he and [[Wario]] join several other [[Nintendo]] characters inside of the console.<ref>{{cite|author=Japancommercials4U2|date=January 23, 2009|url=youtu.be/tK4ylqIQuFw?feature=shared&t=19|title=Famicom AV JPN Commercial|timestamp=0:19|publisher=YouTube|language=ja}}</ref>
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===Unused appearances===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''====
[[File:Beta MLSS Link.png|frame]]
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Link was [[List of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga pre-release and unused content#Unused Cameos|meant to appear]] at [[Starbeans Cafe]] along with other non-''Mario'' character cameos. He would have given Mario and Luigi the Triforce. In the final game, all of the Nintendo cameos are replaced with [[Professor E. Gadd]], and the Triforce is replaced with the [[Great Force]].
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
A costume for Mario based on Link seems to have been planned for ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', but has not been implemented.<ref>{{cite|url=tcrf.net/Super_Mario_Odyssey#Unused_Costumes|title=''Super Mario Odyssey'' § Unused Costumes|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|accessdate=April 18, 2018}}</ref>
==Portrayals==
Link has been portrayed by the following people:
*{{wp|Jonathan Potts}} voiced Link in DiC's ''[[The Legend of Zelda (television series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' and ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' cartoons.<ref name=potts/>
*{{wp|Fujiko Takimoto}} voiced Link's young "Hero of Time" incarnation. Her voice clips from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' were used in the [[Ocarina of Time]] microgame and the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
*{{wp|Nobuyuki Hiyama}}, who later voiced [[Topper]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', voiced Link's adult "Hero of Time" incarnation. His voice clips from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' were used in ''Super Smash Bros.'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.
*{{wp|Sachi Matsumoto}} voiced Link's "Hero of Winds" incarnation. Her voice clips from ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'' were used in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series and ''Super Mario Maker''.
*{{iw|nwiki|Akira Sasanuma}} voiced Link's "Hero of Twilight" incarnation. His voice clips from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' were used in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
*{{wp|Takashi Ōhara}} voiced Link's "Hero of the Sky" incarnation in ''Mario Kart 8'', reprising his role from ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''. The Champion's Tunic Link in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' reuses Ōhara's portrayal.
*Kengo Takanashi voiced Link's "Hero of the Wild" incarnation in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', reprising his role from ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''.
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart 8''====
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|Hero of the Skies Link's emblems from ''Mario Kart 8''
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{{MK8 driver statistics
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|class1=Heavy
|size1=Big
|weight1=4.25
|acceleration1=2.25
|traction1=3.5
|miniturbo1=2
|ground_speed1=4.25
|water_speed1=4.75
|air_speed1=4.25
|antigravity_speed1=4.5
|ground_handling1=2.75
|water_handling1=2.75
|air_handling1=2.5
|antigravity_handling1=3
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{{MK8 Staff Ghost time
|character1=Link
|course1=Hyrule Circuit
|staff1=Nin★Claudi
|country1=United Kingdom
|time1=2:11.156
|body1=Master Cycle
|tires1=Triforce Tires
|glider1=Hylian Kite
}}
====''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
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|[[File:MK8D BotW Link Emblem.png|100px]]
|Hero of the Wild Link's emblem from ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''
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{{MK8 driver statistics
|name1=Link
|class1=Heavy
|size1=Big
|weight1=3.75
|acceleration1=3.25
|traction1=3.75
|miniturbo1=3.25
|ground_speed1=4
|water_speed1=4.25
|air_speed1=4.5
|antigravity_speed1=3.75
|ground_handling1=3.25
|water_handling1=2.75
|air_handling1=3.25
|antigravity_handling1=3.25
}}
{{MK8 Staff Ghost time
|character1=Link
|course1=Hyrule Circuit
|staff1=Nin★Mitsu
|country1=Japan
|time1=2:08.616
|engineclass1=150cc
|body1=Master Cycle
|tires1=Triforce Tires
|glider1=Hylian Kite
}}
{{MK8 Staff Ghost time
|character1=Link
|course1=Hyrule Circuit
|staff1=Nin★Mark
|country1=Netherlands
|time1=1:40.394
|engineclass1=200cc
|body1=Master Cycle
|tires1=Triforce Tires
|glider1=Hylian Kite
}}
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''[[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.''
{{SSBM trophy
|name=Link (Classic)
|image=[[File:trophy7.png|100px]]
|game=The Legend of Zelda<br>07/87
|unlock=Clear [[smashwiki:Classic Mode (SSBM)|Classic Mode]] as Link
|desc=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.
}}
{{SSBM trophy
|name=Link [Smash]<br>(Adventure)
|image=[[File:trophy8.png|100px]]
|game={{button|gcn|B}}: Bow<br>Smash {{button|gcn|B}}: Boomerang
|unlock=Clear [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode (SSBM)|Adventure Mode]] as Link
|desc=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.
}}
{{SSBM trophy
|name=Link [Smash]<br>(All-Star)
|image=[[File:trophy9.png|100px]]
|game=Up & {{button|gcn|B}}: Spin Attack<br>Down & {{button|gcn|B}}: Bomb
|unlock=Clear [[smashwiki:All-Star Mode|All-Star Mode]] as Link
|desc=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.''{{page needed}}
*'''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>
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Link
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy005.png|100px]]
|appears_in='''NES''' The Legend of Zelda <br> '''WII''' The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
|unlock=Clear [[smashwiki:Classic Mode (SSBB)|Classic Mode]] as Link
|desc=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.
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=[[zeldawiki:Epona|Epona]] & Link
|image=[[File:Epona Link Sticker.png|120px]]
|game=''Zelda: Ocarina of Time''
|effect=[Arm, Leg] - Attack +9
|usable_by=[[smashwiki:Link (SSBB)|Link]], [[smashwiki:Zelda (SSBB)|Zelda]], [[smashwiki:Ganondorf (SSBB)|Ganondorf]], [[smashwiki:Toon Link (SSBB)|Toon Link]]
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Link
|image=[[File:Link Legend of Zelda Sticker.png|120px]]
|game=''The Legend of Zelda''
|effect=['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +17
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Link
|image=[[File:Link Link to the Past Sticker.png|120px]]
|game=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|Zelda: Link to the Past]]''
|effect=[Electric] - Resistance +31
|usable_by=Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Link
|image=[[File:Link TP Sticker.png|120px]]
|game=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''
|effect=[Slash] - Resistance +27
|usable_by=Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
}}
*'''Snake's codec'''
**'''[[smashwiki:Snake (SSBB)|Snake]]''': [[List of Smash Taunt 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''': ...
====''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Link
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:LinkTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:SSB4TrophyLink.png|100px]]
|games=Both
|category=Fighter
|appears_in='''NES''' The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)<br>'''SNES''' The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992)
|trophy_box=24: Twilight Princess
|unlock=Clear [[smashwiki:Classic Mode (SSB4)|Classic Mode]] as Link
|desc=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?
|desc2=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!
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Link (Alt.)
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:LinkTrophyAllStar3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:Link(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=Both
|category=Figther
|appears_in='''NES''' The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)<br>'''SNES''' The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992)
|trophy_box=-
|unlock=
|desc=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.
|desc2=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.
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Adult Link (Ocarina of Time)
|image=[[File:LinkOOTTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|games=''Super Smash Bros. for Nintedo 3DS'' only
|category=Series Related
|unlock=Random
|desc=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!
|desc2=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!
}}
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Triforce Slash (Link)
|image=[[File:TriforceSlashTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' only
|category=Final Smashes
|appears_in=-
|trophy_box=91: Final Smashes 2
|unlock=Clear All-Star Mode as Link
|desc=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.
|desc2=Link traps a foe in mid-air with the power of the Triforce of Courage, then delivers a 16-strike sword combo. The final strike has formidable launching power. If the ray of light at the start of the attack doesn't hit, the whole thing ends there. Helpfully, though, the ray of light's range and speed are incredible, and shields won't block it.
}}
*'''Palutena's Guidance:'''
**'''[[smashwiki:Pit (SSB4)|Pit]]''': Of all the fighters, Link is the one I most want to take down!
**'''Palutena''': Oh? Why's that?
**'''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''': What?!
**'''Viridi''': Just look at those chiseled features! His cheekbones could seriously cut glass.
**'''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.
**'''Viridi''': Just watch out for his dreamy Clawshot!
*'''amiibo:''' ''Link is the main character in The Legend of Zelda games. A young boy living in Hyrule, Link is often given the task of rescuing Princess Zelda and Hyrule from the Gerudo thief Ganondorf. Humble to the end, Link is known not merely as a hero but as a symbol of courage, strength and wisdom as well.''
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
*'''Snake's codec:'''
*:(NOTE: Due to the changes to Link's grab, Otacon's mention of the Clawshot was removed.)
**'''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... 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''': ...
*'''Palutena's Guidance:'''
**'''Pit''': I can't put my finger on it, but Link seems...different somehow.
**'''Palutena''': Well, this Link is technically a different person from the Link you fought before. This incarnation is known as the Hero of the Wild. He was once Hyrule's Champion, but he fell into a 100-year slumber after using all his strength to fight the Calamity.
**'''Pit''': 100 years might not be a long time to a goddess like you, Lady Palutena, but that's more than enough time for an entire world to change.
**'''Palutena''': You're right, Pit. When Link woke from the slumber of restoration, not only was his world unrecognizable, he also lost his memory.
**'''Pit''': I can't even imagine what that would be like. Lady Palutena, isn't there something the gods can do to help him restore his memory?
**'''Palutena''': Meddling in the affairs of another world is never a good idea. Although I do like Link, and his swordsmanship is quite impressive. The Master Sword, also known as the sword that seals the darkness, reveals its true strength in the presence of the Calamity.
**'''Pit''': Cool! Does that mean it's OP against Ganondorf?
**'''Palutena''': No, Ganondorf is from a different game. You should really do more research before you jump into a fight. If you expect to win, you need to know your opponent's backstory and abilities. Link has a lot of different weapons at his disposal.
*'''Super Smash Blog bio:''' "''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!''"
=====Spirits=====
{{Spirit
|no=93
|name=[[Master Cycle]]
|image=[[File:SSBU Master Cycle Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''Mario Kart'' Series
|type=[[smashwiki:Primary spirit|Primary]]
|slots=2
|class=Legend
|effects='''{{color|limegreen|Grab}}'''<br>Speed ↑
|obtain=Summoned with a Mach Rider, City Tripper, Excitebike, and {{color|red|attack}}-type core
}}
{{Spirit
|no=172
|name=Link
|image=[[File:SSBU Link Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|type=[[smashwiki:Fighter spirit|Fighter]]
|obtain=Classic Mode as Link
}}
{{Spirit
|no=178
|name=Link (''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]'')
|image=[[File:SSBU Link (The Legend of Zelda) Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|type=Primary
|slots=3
|class=Legend
|effects='''Neutral'''<br>Sword Attack ↑
|obtain=[[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]] ([[smashwiki:Mysterious Dimension|Mysterious Dimension]]); [[smashwiki:Spirit Board|Spirit Board]]
|opponents=Young Link
|conditions=<nowiki/>
*The enemy's melee weapons have increased power
*The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly
*The enemy has increased attack power
|stage=[[smashwiki:Find Mii|Find Mii]]
|song=Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda
}}
{{Spirit
|no=196
|name=[[zeldawiki:Epona|Epona]]
|image=[[File:SSBU Epona Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|type=[[smashwiki:Support spirit|Support]]
|slots=1
|class=Ace
|effects=Undamaged Attack & Speed ↑
|obtain=Summoned with a Rapidash and Malon core
}}
{{Spirit
|no=217
|name=[[zeldawiki:Ricky|Ricky]]
|image=[[File:SSBU Ricky Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|type=Support
|slots=1
|class=Novice
|effects=Fist Attack ↑
|obtain=World of Light ([[smashwiki:The Light Realm|The Light Realm]]); Spirit Board
|opponents=[[smashwiki:Little Mac (SSBU)|Little Mac]]
|conditions=<nowiki/>
*The enemy loves to jump
*The enemy has increased jump power
|stage=[[smashwiki:Bridge of Eldin|Bridge of Eldin]] ([[smashwiki:Battlefield form|Battlefield]])
|song=Tal Tal Heights
}}
{{Spirit
|no=218
|name=[[zeldawiki:Dimitri|Dimitri (''The Legend of Zelda'')]]{{footnote|main|1}}
|image=[[File:SSBU Dimitri Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|type=Support
|slots=1
|class=Novice
|effects=Swimmer
|obtain=Spirit Board
|opponents=[[Yoshi]], Young Link
|conditions=<nowiki/>
*The enemy favors neutral specials
|stage=[[smashwiki:Great Bay|Great Bay]]
|song=Tal Tal Heights
}}
{{Spirit
|no=219
|name=[[zeldawiki:Moosh|Moosh]]
|image=[[File:SSBU Moosh Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|type=Support
|slots=2
|class=Novice
|effects=Instadrop
|obtain=World of Light ([[smashwiki:Forest Hill|Forest Hill]]); Spirit Board
|opponents=[[Bowser]]
|conditions=<nowiki/>
*The enemy favors down specials
|stage=[[Garden of Hope]] (Battlefield)
|song=Tal Tal Heights
}}
{{Spirit
|no=223
|name=[[zeldawiki:Wolf Link|Wolf Link]] & [[zeldawiki:Midna|Midna]]
|image=[[File:SSBU Wolf Link & Midna Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|type=Primary
|slots=3
|class=Legend
|effects='''{{color|limegreen|Grab}}'''<br>Dash Attack ↑
|obtain=Enhanced from Midna
}}
{{Spirit
|no=231
|name=[[zeldawiki:Loftwing|Loftwing]]
|image=[[File:SSBU Loftwing Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|type=Support
|slots=1
|class=Novice
|effects=Landing Lag ↓
|obtain=Spirit Board
|opponents=Giant [[smashwiki:Falco (SSBU)|Falco]]
|conditions='''Hazard:''' Heavy Wind
*Dangerously high winds are in effect
*The enemy is giant
|stage=[[Skyloft]] (Battlefield)
|song=Ballad of the Goddess ''(original)''
}}
{{Spirit
|no=233
|name=[[zeldawiki:Wall Merging|Wall-Merged]] Link
|image=[[File:SSBU Wall-Merged Link Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|type=Primary
|slots=3
|class=Advanced
|effects='''Neutral'''<br>Can be enhanced to Link (''A Link Between Worlds'') at Lv. 99
|obtain=World of Light ([[smashwiki:Sacred Land|Sacred Land]]); Spirit Board
|opponents=[[Mr. Game & Watch]], Young Link
|conditions=<nowiki/>
*Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
|stage=[[Flat Zone X]]
|song=Lorule Main Theme
}}
{{Spirit
|no=234
|name=Link (''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'')
|image=[[File:SSBU Link (A Link Between Worlds) Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|type=Primary
|slots=3
|class=Ace
|effects='''Neutral'''<br>Weapon Attack ↑
|obtain=Enhanced from Wall-Merged Link
}}
{{Spirit
|no=1322
|name=Link (''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|Link's Awakening]]''){{footnote|main|2}}
|image=[[File:SSBU Link (Link's Awakening) Spirit.jpg|100px]]
|series=''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|type=Primary
|slots=3
|class=Ace
|effects='''Neutral'''<br>Water Weakness
|obtain=Spirit Board (ver. 4.0.0 or later)
|opponents=Toon Link
|conditions='''Rule:''' [[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ''([[Chain Chomp]])''
*Hostile assist trophies will appear
|stage=[[smashwiki:Tortimer Island|Tortimer Island]]
|song=Tal Tal Heights
}}
{{footnote|note|1|Originally named "Dimitri" prior to Challenger Pack 5}}
{{footnote|note|2|Originally exclusive to the "Return to Koholint" event that ran from June 14, 2019 to June 18, 2019}}
===''Super Mario Maker 2''===
*'''[[Play Nintendo]]:''' "''Transforming into Link using the Master Sword opens up a whole new world of design possibilities for creators. Using his arrows, Link can shoot far off switches that Mario would normally not be able to hit. His new down thrust move with the sword will defeat usually protected enemies like spike-covered Spinies. And with bombs, some walls that would normally be impassable by Mario and friends can easily be blown up.''"<ref>{{cite|url=play.nintendo.com/news-tips/news/super-mario-maker-2-free-dlc-updates-ver-2-0|title=Super Mario Maker 2 Free DLC Updates Ver. 2.0.0|language=en-us|publisher=Play Nintendo|accessdate=June 4, 2024}}</ref>
==Audio samples==
{{media table
|file1=Link voice sample SSBM.oga
|title1=''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|description1=Link performing his Spin Attack. ([[Nobuyuki Hiyama]], 2001; reused from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'')
|file2=Link voice sample SSBB.oga
|title2=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|description2=Link performing his Spin Attack. (Akira Sasanuma, 2008; reused from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'')
|file3=SSBB Toon Link.oga
|title3=''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
|description3=Toon Link performing his up smash. (Sachi Matsumoto, 2008)
|file4=Link voice sample MK8.oga
|title4=''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
|description4=When selected. (Takashi Ōhara, 2014)
|file5=Link voice sample SSBU.oga
|title5=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|description5=Link performing his Spin Attack. (Kengo Takanashi, 2018)
|file6=Young Link voice sample.oga
|title6=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|description6=Young Link performing his Spin Attack. (Fujiko Takimoto, 2018; reused from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'')
}}
==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
{{appearances list
|title1=''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''
|role1=Cameo on Chef/Waitress and Travel Guide pages
|release1=1992
|format1={{wp|MS-DOS}}
|title2=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|role2=One of [[Cranky Kong]]'s Video Game Heroes
|release2=1995
|format2=[[Super Famicom]] / [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|title3=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
|role3=Cameo in [[Rose Town]] Inn
|release3=1996
|format3=Super Famicom / Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|title4=''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
|role4=One of the Video Game Heroes
|release4=1996
|format4=[[Game Boy]]
|title5=''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
|role5=Playable character
|release5=1999
|format5=[[Nintendo 64]]
|title6=''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''
|role6=Cameos as stamps
|release6=1999
|format6=[[Nintendo 64DD]]
|title7=''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|role7=Playable character(s)
|release7=2001
|format7=[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|title8=''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''
|role8=Playable in port of ''[[zeldawiki:Zelda (Game & Watch)|Zelda]]''
|release8=2002
|format8=[[Game Boy Advance]]
|title9=''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''
|role9=Cameo in microgame
|release9=2003
|format9=Game Boy Advance
|title10=''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]''
|role10=Cameo in microgame
|release10=2003
|format10=Nintendo GameCube
|title11=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' (GBA remake)
|role11=One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes
|release11=2004
|format11=Game Boy Advance
|title12=''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]''
|role12=Cameo in microgame
|release12=2004
|format12=Game Boy Advance
|title13=''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''
|role13=Cameos in microgames
|release13=2006
|format13=[[Wii]]
|title14=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|role14=Playable character(s)
|release14=2008
|format14=Wii
|title15=''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]''
|role15=Cameo in microgame
|release15=2009
|format15=[[Nintendo DS]]
|title16=''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]''
|role16=Cameo in microgame
|release16=2009
|format16=Wii ([[WiiWare]])
|title17=''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|role17=Cameo in [[Rainbow Run (level)|Rainbow Run]]
|release17=2013
|format17=[[Wii U]]
|title18=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|role18=Playable character(s)
|release18=2014
|format18=[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|title19=''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' (via ''[[The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8]]'')
|role19=Downloadable playable character
|release19=2014
|format19=Wii U
|title20=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|role20=Playable character(s)
|release20=2014
|format20=Wii U
|title21=''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
|role21=[[amiibo]] Costumes
|release21=2015
|format21=Wii U
|title22=''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
|role22=Playable character
|release22=2017
|format22=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|title23=''[[WarioWare Gold]]''
|role23=Cameos in microgames
|release23=2018
|format23=Nintendo 3DS
|title24=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|role24=Playable character(s)
|release24=2018
|format24=Nintendo Switch
|title25=''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' (version 2.0)
|role25=Playable character via [[Master Sword]] power-up
|release25=2019
|format25=Nintendo Switch
|title26=''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
|role26=Cameo in Rainbow Run
|release26=2021
|format26=Nintendo Switch
|title27=''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
|role27=Cameo in microgame
|release27=2021
|format27=Nintendo Switch
|title28=''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]''
|role28=Cameo in microgame
|release28=2023
|format28=Nintendo Switch
|title29=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''
|role29=Cameo in Rose Town Inn
|release29=2023
|format29=Nintendo Switch
|title30=''[[Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition]]''
|role30=Playable character
|release30=2024
|format30=Nintendo Switch
}}
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
Link DKC2 sprite.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
SMRPG Link.png|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
SSBU Master Cycle Spirit.png|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
SMM Link.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Art - Link.png|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
===Link===
{{foreign names
|Jap=リンク
|JapR=Rinku
|JapM=Transliteration of international name
|Spa=Link
|Fre=Link
|Dut=Link
|Ger=Link
|Ita=Link
|Por=Link
|Rus=Линк
|RusR=Link
|RusM=Transliteration of international name
|Kor=링크
|KorR=Ringkeu
|KorM=Transliteration of international name
|Chi=林克
|ChiR=Línkè
|ChiM=Transliteration of international name
|Gre=Λίνκ
|GreR=Link
|GreM=Transliteration of international name
}}
===Dark Link===
{{foreign names
|Jap=ダークリンク
|JapR=Dāku Rinku
|JapM=Dark Link
|Spa=Link Oscuro
|SpaM=Dark Link
|Fre=Link Noir
|FreM=Black Link
|Ger=Schatten-Link
|GerM=Shadow Link
|Ita=Link Ombra
|ItaM=Shadow Link
|Rus=Дарк Линк
|RusR=Dark Link
|RusM=Dark Link
|Chi=暗黑林克
|ChiR=Ànhēi Línkè
|ChiM=Dark Link
}}
===Young Link===
{{foreign names
|Jap=こどもリンク
|JapR=Kodomo Rinku
|JapM=Child Link. His name is still announced as "Young Link" in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' and ''Ultimate'' when set to Japanese.
|Chi=年幼林克
|ChiR=Niányòu Línkè
|ChiM=Young Link
|Dut=Jonge Link
|DutM=Young Link
|FreA=Link Enfant
|FreAM=Child Link
|FreE=Link (Jeune)
|FreEM=Link (Young)
|Ger=Junger Link
|GerM=Young Link
|Ita=Link giovane<br>Link bambino
|ItaM=Young Link<br>Child Link
|Kor=소년 링크
|KorR=Sonyeon Ringkeu
|Rus=Юный Линк
|RusR=Yunyy Link
|Spa=Link niño
|SpaM=Kid Link
}}
===Toon Link===
{{foreign names
|Jap=トゥーンリンク
|JapR=Tūn Rinku
|JapM=Toon Link
|Spa=Toon Link
|Fre=Link Cartoon
|FreM=Cartoon Link
|Dut=Toon Link
|Ger=Toon-Link
|GerM=Toon Link
|Ita=Link cartone
|ItaM=Cartoon Link
|Por=Link Cartoon
|PorM=Cartoon Link
|Rus=Мульт-Линк
|RusR=Mult-Link
|RusM=Cartoon Link
|Kor=툰 링크
|KorR=Tun Ringkeu
|KorM=Toon Link
|Chi=卡通林克
|ChiR=Kǎtōng Línkè
|ChiM=Cartoon Link
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*According to an interview in 2009, [[Charles Martinet]], Mario's previous voice actor, told [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] that he wanted to voice Link in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', though Miyamoto told him that he would remain without a speaking voice. In the final game, his grunts and yells were portrayed by [[Nobuyuki Hiyama]].<ref>{{cite|date=November 15, 2009|author=rawmeatcowboy|url=gonintendo.com/?p=104332|publisher=Go Nintendo|title=Charles Martinet told Miyamoto that he wanted to voice Link, doesn't believe Nintendo has competition|accessdate=June 4, 2024|language=en}}</ref>
*Link's name appears on the scorechart of ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the Nintendo 64.
*In an interview, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] described the Wind Waker version of Link as "Cat-eyed Link".<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20110510003303/http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=157335|title=Miyamoto comments on 'Toon Link', knows many people don't like the style|author=Rawmeatcowboy|date=May 4, 2011|publisher=GoNintendo|accessdate=June 22, 2024}}</ref>
*Link, along with many other non-''Mario'' Nintendo characters, was meant to appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', at the [[Starbeans Cafe]]. He would try one of the drinks that Mario and Luigi got and reward them with an item called "Triforce". He was replaced by [[E. Gadd]] in the final version, although his Triforce reward (albeit redesigned) survived as the professor's [[Great Force]] invention.
**[[Solid Snake]] also describes this Link as having cat eyes during his [[List of Snake's codec conversations|codec conversation]].
*Link appears in [[Toys#Nintendo_Monopoly|Nintendo Monopoly]]. He takes the place of Pennsylvania Avenue, and costs $320.
</div>{{br}}
*The [[Ghosts of Christmas#Ghost of Present|Ghost of Present]] in the Club Nintendo comic "[[Warios Weihnachtsmärchen]]" resembles Link.
 
*In the Club Nintendo comic "[[Super Mario: Die Verwandlung]]", Dr. Light constantly mistakes Mario for Link. One of these confusions also implies that Link has undergone an esthetic surgery by Light.
==External links==
<br clear=all>
{{NIWA|ZeldaWiki=1|SmashWiki=1}}
*[https://zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Link Link on Zelda Dungeon Wiki]
*[https://triforcewiki.com/wiki/Link Link on Triforce Wiki]
 
==References==
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