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|image=[[File:SSB4 - Link Artwork.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:Link (Tunic of the Wild) SSBU.png|200x200px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|full_name=Link
|first_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' ([[List of games by date#1986|1986]], ''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]'' ([[List of games by date#1992|1992]], ''Mario'' franchise)
|species=[[zeldawiki:Hylian|Hylian]]
|species=[[zeldawiki:Hylian|Hylian]]
|latest_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition|Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition]]'' (2018, ''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]], ''Mario'' franchise)
|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!]]'' (1989, ''Super Mario'' franchise)
|latest_portrayal=[[wikipedia:Kengo Takanashi|Kengo Takanashi]] (''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>[[wikipedia:Takashi Ōhara|Takashi Ōhara]] (''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)
|latest_portrayal=See [[#Portrayals|portrayal list]]
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'''Link''' is the main protagonist of the ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series created by [[Nintendo]]. Over the course of the series, many different incarnations of Link have existed, chosen by the Goddesses of [[zeldawiki:Hyrule|Hyrule]] to protect the land from evil. Each incarnation of him bears the [[zeldawiki:Triforce#Triforce of Courage|Triforce of Courage]], and usually has to fight [[Ganondorf|Ganon]] and save Hyrule and its ruler, [[Princess Zelda]]. Being one of the most popular Nintendo video game characters alongside [[Mario]], Link has had several crossover appearances within the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]].
'''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 [[zeldawiki:Hyrule|Hyrule]] from forces of evil, especially his arch-nemesis, [[zeldawiki:Ganon|Ganon]]. Link has made several appearances in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], usually cameo appearances, though he notably appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''.
 
==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up''===
===''Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up''===
[[File:TravelGuide.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Link as a traveling guide.]]
[[File:TravelGuide.png|thumb|left|upright=0.85|Link as a traveling guide]]
Link's first appearance in the ''Mario'' series is the coloring game ''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''. He first appears on the "Chef" page, where he is shown waiting for a pasta dish cooked by [[Mario]]. He later appears on the "Travel Guide" page, which depicts him owning a travelling agency. Several enemies from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series also make appearances in the other career pages.
Link's first appearance in the ''Super Mario'' franchise is the coloring game ''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''. Link first appears on the "Chef" page, where he is shown waiting for a pasta dish cooked by [[Mario]]. He later appears on the "Travel Guide" page, showing that he owns a traveling agency.


===''Club Nintendo''===
===''Club Nintendo''===
[[File:LinkCN.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.55|Link as seen in the ''Club Nintendo'' comic "Mario in Mariozilla".]]
[[File:LinkCN.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.55|Link as seen in the ''Club Nintendo'' comic "Mario in Mariozilla"]]
Link also makes several appearances in the ''Mario''-based comics within the German [[Club Nintendo (magazine)|''Club Nintendo'' magazine]], his appearance based upon that in the original ''The Legend of Zelda''. He debuts in "[[Super Mario: Die Bescherung]]", celebrating a Christmas party in the [[Mario Bros.' House]]. His role in this story is minor, though he has a brief speaking part at the end, mistrusting the realness of [[Santa Claus]].
Link also makes several appearances in the ''Super Mario''-based comics within the [[Club Nintendo (German magazine)|German ''Club Nintendo'' magazine]], his appearance based upon that in the original ''The Legend of Zelda''. He debuts in "[[Super Mario: Die Bescherung]]", celebrating a Christmas party in the [[Mario Bros.' House]]. His role in this story is minor, though he has a brief speaking part at the end, mistrusting the realness of [[Santa Claus]].
 
In "[[Super Mario: Die Verwandlung]]", Dr. Light constantly mistakes Mario for Link. One of these confusions also implies that Link has undergone an aesthetic surgery by Light.


In "[[Warios Weihnachtsmärchen]]", Link appears in the role of the [[Ghosts of Christmas#Ghost of Present|Ghost of Present]]. Like in the story it is based on, Link takes [[Wario]] to see those he had upset earlier.
In "[[Warios Weihnachtsmärchen]]", Link appears in the role of the [[Ghosts of Christmas#Ghost of Present|Ghost of Present]]. Like in the story it is based on, Link takes [[Wario]] to see those he had upset earlier.
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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.
In "[[Mario in Mariozilla]]", he is seen in the [[Empire State Building]], studying a map together with [[Dr. Light]], who lives there. Link's actual role is unknown, though it appears that he works as Light's assistant. He also comments on a "magic cap" Light gave to Mario in order to make him incognito - actually a simple paper bag pulled over his head - in the way that it "becomes" him.


Link, alongside [[Kirby]], is Mario's ally in the comic "[[Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens]]". During the events of this story, he lives in a [[Brooklyn]] [[Nintendo Skyscraper|skyscraper]] and fights against [[Abigor]] and his demonic fellows who plan to take over the building. He does so by making use of a magic serum which turns him and his allies into aggressive ghostbusters. In this form, he has green skin, black armor and a fire sword.  
Link, alongside [[Kirby]], is Mario's ally in the comic "[[Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens]]". During the events of this story, he lives in a [[Brooklyn]] [[Wolkenkratzer|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.
 
===New Famicom commercial===
[[File:Famicom Wario's Woods commercial 05.png|thumb|right|upright=0.55|Link next to [[Wario]], [[Bowser]], and [[Wart]] in the New Famicom commercial.]]
Link appears in a commercial for the [[New Famicom]] alongside several other characters. He and [[Wario]] join the others in the console.
 
===DiC cartoons===
====''The Legend of Zelda''====
Link received his own television show with ''[[The Legend of Zelda (television series)|The Legend of Zelda]]''. It aired under the ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' syndication, with the animated ''Mario'' segments running Monday through Thursday, and being replaced by ''The Legend of Zelda'' segments on Fridays. ''The Legend of Zelda'' segments still received an accompanying live-action [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] short. The series revolved around Link and [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] protecting the Triforce of Wisdom from [[Ganon]].


===''Donkey Kong'' series===
====''Captain N: The Game Master''====
[[File:ZeldaLinkN.png|thumb|Link, in between Zelda and Captain N in ''Captain N: The Game Master'']]
Link and Zelda appear in ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'', borrowing their appearance and personality from the aforementioned ''The Legend of Zelda'' cartoon. Jonathan Potts returned to voice Link in the series. Link was also a major character in the Valiant [[Nintendo Comics System]] line of ''Captain N: The Game Master''.
 
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[File:heroesYoshi.png|thumb|Link comes in third place as one of Cranky's Video Game Heroes.]]
[[File:HeroesYoshi.png|thumb|left|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 is ranked third in [[Cranky Kong]]’s [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes|list of Video Game Heroes]]. [[Mario]] comes in first place, while [[Yoshi]] comes in second place. The heroes are ranked according to how many of Cranky's hidden [[DK Coin]]s they have discovered while progressing through the levels and defeating [[Kaptain K. Rool]]. By collecting more DK Coins than he did (19), [[Diddy Kong]] can knock Link off the leader board and become the #3 Video Game Hero of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''/''Donkey Kong Land 2''. However, in the [[Game Boy Advance]] port, Link and Yoshi's positions are swapped, and thus Diddy can only kick Link down to third place and knock Yoshi off the leader board.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Link is by default ranked third on a podium at [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]], with [[Mario]] coming in first and [[Yoshi]] second. He can be removed from the podium by collecting nineteen [[DK Coin]]s, which replaces him with [[Diddy Kong]].
 
In the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]], Link and Yoshi's positions on the leaderboard are swapped. Additionally, Link has obtained 50 DK Coins in total, meaning that Diddy can only shift Link down to third place, therefore removing Yoshi from the podium.


====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', in one of the dialogue sequences, [[Bazaar]] the Bear states that Link visited his [[Bazaar's General Store|General Store]] the week before, asking who owns the castle in the northern part of the [[Northern Kremisphere]]. He did not have enough [[Bear Coin]]s, but Bazaar thought him nice enough that he accepted a payment of 500 [[zeldawiki:Rupee|rupees]] instead. After being told the information, Link left, grumbling about the seashells being the wrong shape (a nod to the [[zeldawiki:Secret Seashell|Secret Seashell]] sidequest in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''). This dialogue was removed in the GBA remake.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', if the Kongs ask [[Bazaar]] who owns [[Kastle Kaos|the castle]] in the [[Northern Kremisphere]], Bazaar tells a short story of when Link visited his [[Bazaar's General Store|General Store]] the week before. Link also asked Bazaar for information regarding the castle even though he had insufficient [[bear coin]]s, but Bazaar thought him nice enough that he accepted a payment of 500 [[rupee]]s instead. After being told the information, Link left, grumbling about the seashells being the wrong shape (a nod to the [[zeldawiki:Secret Seashell|Secret Seashell]] sidequest in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''). This dialogue was removed in the Game Boy Advance version, and Bazaar instead discusses what he personally saw at Kastle Kaos.
 
===''Super Mario-kun''===
[[File:Link SMKun.png|thumb|Link in ''Super Mario-kun'']]
In [[Super Mario-kun Volume 4|volume 4]] of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', Mario and Yoshi are teleported to the world of ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'' during the fourth chapter. Later, in chapter 7, Mario shows to have taken a pair of [[zeldawiki:Pegasus Boots|Pegasus Boots]] from Hyrule, all the while Link is seen desperately looking for them behind the manga panel.


===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
[[File:LinkMario.png|thumb|left|Link sleeping at the [[Rose Town]] [[Inn]] in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''.]]
[[File:Link SMRPG screenshot.png|thumb|left|Link sleeping at the [[Rose Town]] [[Inn]] in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''.]]
In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Link can be found taking a break from battling [[zeldawiki:Ganon|Ganon]] and actually resting at the [[Rose Town]] Inn. In fact, the [[zeldawiki:Hylian|Hylian]] hero is a heavy sleeper; he does not even awaken when spoken to (this is likely a nod to Link's constant portrayal as a silent protagonist). However, a strange but familiar melody can be heard whenever anyone tries to talk to the slumbering Link: the melody that plays when the player reveals a secret in the ''Zelda'' series.
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. He does not awaken when spoken to (likely a nod to Link's constant portrayal as a silent protagonist and the recurring trait of him being asleep at the beginning of games), and a ''The Legend of Zelda'' melody for when a secret is uncovered plays instead.
 
In the remake, talking to Link adds "The Slumbering Hero" entry to the [[Scrapbook (Super Mario RPG)|Scrapbook]]. Curiously, his model [https://youtube.com/shorts/Uq4FRZRKbdc depicts] his sleeves to be more red in color than the standard brown, as depicted in the non-canonical ''Zelda'' CD-i games.
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===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]===
===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
{{SSB Infobox
Just like in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', Link appears in Cranky's Video Game Heroes in the ending for ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', where he has the same number of DK Coins collected as before.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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|color=green
|emblem=Zelda_Emblem.png
|emblem=Zelda_Emblem.png
|image=SSB4 - Link Artwork.png
|image=LinkSSBU.png
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' <br> ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|standard=[[#Boomerang|Boomerang]] (64); [[#Hero's Bow|Bow / Hero's Bow]] (''Melee'' onward)
|standard=[[smashwiki:Boomerang|Boomerang]] (64); [[smashwiki:Hero's Bow|Bow / Hero's Bow]] ("Hero of Time" Link, "Hero of Twilight" Link, Toon Link); [[smashwiki:Fire Arrow|Fire Bow / Fire Arrow]] (Young Link); [[smashwiki:Bow and Arrows|Bow and Arrows]] ("Hero of the Wild" Link)
|side=Boomerang (''Melee'', ''Ultimate''); [[#Gale Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]] (''Brawl'' onward)
|side=[[smashwiki:Boomerang|Boomerang]] (most Links since ''Melee''); [[smashwiki:Gale Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]] ("Hero of Twilight" Link)
|up=[[#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]]
|up=[[smashwiki:Spin Attack|Spin Attack]]
|down=[[#Bomb|Bomb]]
|down=[[smashwiki:Bomb (Link)|Bomb]] (most Links); [[smashwiki:Remote Bomb|Remote Bomb]] ("Hero of the Wild" Link)
|final=[[#Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]] (''Brawl'', 3DS/Wii U)
|final=[[smashwiki:Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]] (most Links); [[smashwiki:Ancient Bow and Arrow|Ancient Bow and Arrow]] ("Hero of the Wild" Link)
|entrance=Link floats down in a beam of light. (64)<br>Link whirls in via Gale Boomerang. (''Brawl'', 3DS/Wii U)<br>Link flies in with his [[zeldawiki:Paraglider|Paraglider]]. (''Ultimate'')
|entrance='''Link:''' Descends from a beam of light. (64)<br>Whirls in via Gale Boomerang. (''Brawl'', ''for 3DS / Wii U'')<br>Flies in with a [[Paraglider (The Legend of Zelda)|Paraglider]]. (''Ultimate'')<br>'''Toon Link:''' appears in an explosion, then equips his sword and shield.<br>'''Young Link:''' Descends from a beam of light. (''Ultimate'')
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Link appears in all five released [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]] as a default character. Most of Link's standard attacks make use of the [[zeldawiki:Master Sword|Master Sword]], while his specials are all attacks or items from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series.
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.''====
====''Super Smash Bros.''====
[[File:LinkSmash.PNG|thumb|left|Link's artwork from ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
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{{main-external|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 ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. Link is the first character fought in single player mode, on [[Hyrule Castle]].
In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Link's design is based on Adult Link from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. Link is the first character fought in single player mode, on [[Hyrule Castle]].


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


Two of Link's alternate colorations in this game are based upon the [[zeldawiki:Goron Tunic|Goron]] and [[zeldawiki:Zora Tunic|Zora Tunics]] from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', while his final coloration is based upon his outfit after collecting the [[zeldawiki:Blue Ring|Blue Ring]] in the original ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''.
Two of Link's alternate colorations in this game are based upon the [[zeldawiki:Goron Tunic|Goron]] and [[zeldawiki:Zora Tunic|Zora Tunics]] from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', while his final coloration is based upon his outfit after collecting the [[zeldawiki:Blue Ring|Blue Ring]] in the original ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]''.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
[[File:MeleeLink.jpg|thumb|left|Link as he appeared in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
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{{main-external|SmashWiki|Link (SSBM)}}
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Young Link (SSBM)}}
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Link retains his ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' appearance, though some of his moves have been changed. His standard special attack has been replaced with the [[#Hero's Bow|Bow]], which lets Link shoot an arrow that can be charged; the boomerang has instead been made his side special move. His other specials are kept the same, as has the Hookshot. Starting with this game, Link can also use the [[zeldawiki:Hylian Shield|Hylian Shield]] he carries to defend from projectile attacks while standing still.
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]].
 
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.


In the game's Adventure Mode, Link is fought in the [[Underground Maze]] stage. He can be found at fake pedestals for the Master Sword (wearing a different tunic each time) as fighters search for the Triforce to end the level. [[Young Link]], Link's child self from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', is also a separate playable character, much in the same manner that [[Mario]] and [[Baby Mario]] often appear in the same game. Additionally, a doppelganger of Link, known as [[Dark Link]], is a boss-type enemy that can be fought in the game during an Event match.
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.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Link (SSBB)}}
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Link (SSBB)}}
[[File:Link SSBB.png|frame]]
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Toon Link (SSBB)}}
Link was the first character to be announced for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. His appearance and moveset in this game have been changed to reflect those of their appearance in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''; the bow (now called "Hero's Bow") and bombs have been aesthetically swapped to match their ''Twilight Princess'' appearances, while the boomerang has been replaced with the [[#Gale Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]], which generates a whirlwind that can drag in opponents as it returns. The Hookshot has also been replaced with the [[zeldawiki:Clawshot|Clawshot]] from ''Twilight Princess'', which, when used offstage, can home in on ledges and grab them unlike the Hookshot; however, it is now a tether recovery as opposed to a wall grapple.
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.


Link has a new voice actor in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Akira Sasanuma, who voiced him in ''Twilight Princess''. Dark Link is also in the game, both as one of Link's alternative colors and as an opponent in an Event match. [[Toon Link]], the Link incarnation from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', also appears in the game as a playable character, with a similar moveset to Link's.
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]].
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=====Role in the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Story|Subspace Emissary]]=====
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.
[[File:SubspaceIntro-Link.png|thumb|Link's snapshot in the Subspace Emissary]]
While walking through a forest, Links finds the Master Sword. Taking it in hand, he meets up with [[Yoshi]], forming an alliance. They later meet [[Mario]] and [[Pit (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]], 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.
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.
=====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.


====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
They come to Dedede's base, only to find that [[Bowser]] has beaten them to it, taking the Princess off in his [[Koopa Clown Car]]. The team grows in size as they meet with [[Ike]], [[Marth]], [[Lucas]], the [[Pokémon Trainer]], and the [[Ice Climbers]]. The remaining heroes join them as they enter [[Subspace (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Subspace]]. Link is among the many that falls to [[Tabuu]]'s Off Waves, later revived by Kirby. He and Zelda come across [[Ganondorf]]'s trophy and revive him, forming a temporary alliance as everyone teams up to defeat Tabuu.
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Link reappears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' as a playable character along with Toon Link. He retains the design from his incarnation in ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'', though with a brighter color scheme than that of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' and ''Twilight Princess''. Link retains much of his moveset from the previous game, though some of his non-special moves have been altered, such as his down aerial gaining a [[meteor smash]] effect and being given a new dash attack. Link's shield can also block projectiles while walking in this game.


Link keeps all of his alternate costumes from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', while gaining two more: one based on the clothes he wears at 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 obtained at the end of ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''.<ref>http://mariopartylegacy.com/2014/09/new-details-from-super-smash-bros-for-3ds-event-in-japan/</ref>
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.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====
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[[File:LinkSSBU.png|thumb|left|Link in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
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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 [[zeldawiki:Jump Slash|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.
Link is set to make a reappearance as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. This time, his appearance is based on his design from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''. The Nintendo E3 2018 reveal shows Link donning the [[zeldawiki:Tunic of the Wild|Tunic of the Wild]], which resembles Link's classic design, as one of his costumes. Link has received some alterations to his moves, namely a new down special move, which uses the [[zeldawiki:Remote Bomb|Remote Bomb]] [[zeldawiki:Rune|Rune]], and a new Final Smash which involves an [[zeldawiki:Ancient Bow|Ancient Bow]] and [[zeldawiki:Ancient Arrow|Ancient Arrow]].<ref name=E32018Direct> Nintendo (June 13, 2018) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akohTFyGu88 Nintendo Direct: E3 2018] ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 13, 2018</ref> Additionally, as neither the Hookshot nor the Clawshot appears in ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'', Link's grab is now a regular, direct grab, and he can no longer execute a tether recovery.<ref name=Treehouse>Nintendo. (June 19, 2018). [https://youtu.be/5r-snDBcXJE Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Character Gameplay - Nintendo Treehouse: Live | E3 2018]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 24, 2018.</ref>
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====Special moves====
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.
=====Boomerang=====
[[File:Link's Boomerang Move.jpg|thumb|Link using the Boomerang in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'']]
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The '''[[zeldawiki:Boomerang|Boomerang]]''' is a recurring item throughout [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] that appears as Link's standard special move in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', and as his side special move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.<ref name=Treehouse/> Originally designed after the Boomerang in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the move is also used by [[Young Link]], who uses the same Boomerang. In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Link's Boomerang is the same one from ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''.<ref name=Treehouse/> When the move is used, the player throws a Boomerang at opponents that can damage them, automatically returning to the player once it hits an opponent or wall. The player can hold the control stick to make it fly farther, and can also be thrown diagonally. The Boomerang can also fly up or down while it is active by tilting the control stick just before throwing it. In later games, the move is used by [[Toon Link]], whose design of the Boomerang is based on that in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]''.


=====Hero's Bow=====
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
[[File:Link Hero's Bow Wii U.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Link using the Hero's Bow in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
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The '''[[zeldawiki:Bow|Hero's Bow]]''' (simply referred to as '''Bow''' in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''<ref>''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' North American instruction manual, page 42.</ref>) is Link's standard special move since ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', replacing the Boomerang from ''Super Smash Bros.'' The move is based upon the recurring Bow item throughout [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', Link's Bow is based on the Fairy Bow in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''; in the later games, Link's Hero's Bow takes its design from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''. When used, Link fires an arrow from the bow at opponents to damage them. The player can charge the attack to increase the distance the arrow travels and its damage output by holding down the special move button.
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Toon Link (SSBU)}}
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.


In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', Link's first custom variant for this move is the '''Power Bow''', which has less range than normal but increases the power of the arrow. His second is the '''Quickfire Bow''' (parsed '''Quick-Fire Bow''' in PAL regions), which allows Link to fire arrows more quickly that can travel through opponents.
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]].


Link's Bow special move reappears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', where he uses the [[zeldawiki:Traveler's Bow|Traveler's Bow]] instead. This time, after an arrow is fired and it lands on the ground, it lingers rather than disappear after a period of time. Link can then pick it up and throw it at opponents, or press the special move button again to draw two arrows at once, which deal double damage.<ref name=Treehouse/>
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''.
=====Classic Mode routes=====
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.
{|class="wikitable"style="margin:auto;"
!Round
!Opponent(s)
!Rule
!Stage
!Song
|-
!colspan="5"|Link: A Quest to Seal the Darkness
|-
!1
|[[Dark Pit]]||rowspan=4|N/A||[[Reset Bomb Forest]]||Dark Pit's Theme
|-
!2
|[[Ridley]]||[[Norfair]]||Vs. Ridley
|-
!3
|[[Bayonetta]]||[[Umbra Clock Tower]]||One Of A Kind
|-
!4
|[[Dark Samus]]||[[Frigate Orpheon]]||Boss Battle 4 - Metroid: Samus Returns
|-
!5
|[[Ganondorf]]||Team Battle ('''Ally:''' [[Zelda]])||[[Gerudo Valley]]||Gerudo Valley
|-
!6
|Link (dark costume)||rowspan=2|N/A||[[Temple (stage)|Temple]]||Great Temple / Temple
|-
!Final
|[[Ganon]]||||Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form
|-
!colspan="5"|Young Link: Hyrule Smash!
|-
!1
|[[Zelda]]
|rowspan=7|N/A||[[Hyrule Castle]]||Hyrule Main Theme
|-
!2
|Young Link (dark costume)||[[Temple (stage)|Temple]]||Song of Storms
|-
!3
|Sheik||[[Gerudo Valley]] (Ω)||Gerudo Valley
|-
!4
|Toon Link ×4||[[Pirate Ship (stage)|Pirate Ship]]||The Great Sea / Menu Select
|-
!5
|Ganondorf||[[Bridge of Eldin]] (Ω)||Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
|-
!6
|Link||[[Great Plateau Tower]]||Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
|-
!Final
|Ganon||||Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form
|-
!colspan="5"|Toon Link: The Teamwork of Courage
|-
!1
|[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Yoshi]]||rowspan=7|Team Battle||[[3D Land]]||Ground Theme / Underwater Theme - Super Mario 3D Land
|-
!2
|[[Villager]], [[Isabelle]]||[[Tortimer Island]]||Kapp'n's Song
|-
!3
|[[R.O.B.]] ×3||[[75 m (stage)|75 m]] (Battlefield)||Stack-Up/Gyromite
|-
!4
|[[Squirtle]], [[Ivysaur]], [[Charizard]]||[[Pokémon Stadium]]||Battle! (Trainer) - Pokémon Sun / Pokémon Moon
|-
!5
|[[Inkling]] Girl ×2, Inkling Boy ×2||[[Moray Towers]]||Now or Never!
|-
!6
|Giant Ganondorf||[[Great Plateau Tower]] (Battlefield)||Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
|-
!Final
|[[Ganon]]||||Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form
|}
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;Names in other languages
===''Mario Golf'' series===
{{foreign names
In ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]] and ''[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Game Boy Color]], Link's name appears on the scorechart.
|Jap=勇者の弓
|JapR=Yūsha no Yumi
|JapM=Hero's Bow
}}


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===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''===
Hero's Bow.jpg|Link using the Hero's Bow in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
His artwork from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' appears as a stamp in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''. This includes both his young and adult form, as well as his adult form riding [[zeldawiki:Epona|Epona]].
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=====Gale Boomerang=====
===''Game & Watch Gallery 4''===
[[File:Link Gale Boomerang Wii U.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The Gale Boomerang in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'', Link appears in the ''Zelda'' Game & Watch game, which is playable in the [[Museum]] after unlocking enough stars.
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The '''[[zeldawiki:Gale Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]]''' is Link's side special move in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', based on the Gale Boomerang item from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'' and replacing the [[#Boomerang|Boomerang]] from the previous games. When used, the Gale Boomerang generates a whirlwind; the attack hurts opponents when thrown, and the whirlwind draws opponents and small items in as it returns, though it deals no damage. Like the previous Boomerang, it returns to Link automatically once it hits an opponent or a wall, and the Gale Boomerang can also be thrown at an angle.


In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', Link's first custom variant for this move is '''Boomerang''', which gives it similar properties to Link's previous Boomerang move, meaning that it does not pull in opponents. The second is '''Ripping Boomerang''', which makes the attack slower and gives it a shorter range, but allows it to pass through opponents as it flies out and deals multiple hits rather than having the whirlwind property.
===''WarioWare'' series===
Link appears in several ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' games. He usually is a playable character in [[9-Volt]]'s and [[18-Volt]]'s [[microgame]]s.


;Names in other languages
[[File:Zelda Microgame.png|thumb|Link in The Legend of Zelda microgame]]
{{foreign names
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.
|Jap=疾風のブーメラン
|JapR=Shippū no Būmeran
|JapM=Gale Boomerang
}}


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In ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', Link appears in another microgame also titled [[The Legend of Zelda (WarioWare: Twisted!)|The Legend of Zelda]], once again based on the original game. The object is to rotate the handheld to deflect projectiles by red [[Octorok]]s with the shield.
Gale Boomerang.jpg|The Gale Boomerang in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
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=====Spin Attack=====
In ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', Link appears in three microgames. In the [[Ocarina of Time]] microgame, Link must draw his sword from its pedestal. This turns him into an adult on Level 1, an elderly adult on Level 2, and a [[Cucco]] on Level 3. In the microgame [[The Wind Waker]], Link must glide over the sea to a safe landing point with the [[zeldawiki:Deku Leaf|Deku Leaf]]. In the microgame [[Opening Night]], Link's 8-bit sprite from the first ''The Legend of Zelda'' plays the violin with the rest of the characters in the orchestra.
[[File:Link Spin Attack Wii U.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Link using the Spin Attack in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
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The '''[[zeldawiki:Spin Attack|Spin Attack]]''' is Link's up special move in every installment of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. The move is based on the Spin Attack move recurring throughout ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. When used, Link spins around rapidly with their sword to deal damage. When used in the air, the move also gives Link some vertical and horizontal distance. In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' onward, the move can be charged by holding down the special attack button when used on the ground to deal more damage.


In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', Link's first custom variant for this move is '''Shocking Spin''', which gives the attack more power and deals electric damage, but it covers less distance than Spin Attack, and its ending lag is longer as well. Link's second variant is '''Whirling Leap''', which greatly improves Link's recovery by giving him more vertical height, and his horizontal mobility is increased drastically during the move's duration as well. However, the move does not deal any damage, nor can it be charged, so its only use is for recovery. When used on the ground, Link leaps up to perform the move.
In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'', Link is the main character in the [[Zelda (microgame)|Zelda]] microgame, appearing in his ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]]'' incarnation. The object is to defeat [[zeldawiki:Chuchu|Chuchu]]s with the sword by tapping them.


;Names in other languages
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.
{{foreign names
|Jap=回転斬り
|JapR=Kaitengiri
|JapM=Rotating Slash
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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.
BrawlSpinAttack.jpg|Link using the Spin Attack in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
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=====Bomb=====
In ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', Link is seen in a microgame titled [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]], which is based on the [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|''The Legend of Zelda'' game]] of the same name.
[[File:Link Bomb Wii U.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Link with a Bomb in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
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The '''[[zeldawiki:Bomb|Bomb]]''' is Link's down special move throughout the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, and based on the item recurring throughout ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. When used, Link pulls a Bomb out that can then be thrown at other characters to do damage, exploding on impact. Like other explosives, the Bombs also deal damage to the holder; it can also be caught and thrown by opponents, or detonate in the player's hands. The player cannot use the move while holding another item, as the Bombs count as an item.


In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', the first custom variant for this move is '''Giant Bomb''', which gives Link a larger Bomb that deals more damage and has a larger blast radius, but does not automatically explode upon impact. The second is '''Meteor Bomb''', which lessens the time that the Bomb will explode and weakens it, but gives it a [[meteor smash]] property.
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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In ''Super Smash Bros.'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the Bombs used by Link and Young Link are based on the ones from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', however, the Bombs used by Link are based on the ones from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''.
===''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]]'', there is a cameo of Link in the form of a portrait of him above [[zeldawiki:Crazy Tracy|Tracy]]'s throne, next to a portrait of [[Mario]]. The Link picture depicts his artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''.
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;Names in other languages
===''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' series===
{{foreign names
====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
|Jap=爆弾
In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] port, ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', before the second [[Green Star]] in {{world|star2|1}}, [[Rainbow Run (level)|Rainbow Run]], there is a secret area where if the playable characters walk on all the panels, an 8-bit image of Link, which is an enlargement of one of his ''The Legend of Zelda'' sprites, is uncovered. After doing so, an arrangement of the main theme of ''The Legend of Zelda'' starts to play until the characters leave the area.
|JapR=Bakudan
|JapM=Bomb
}}


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====''Super Mario Maker''====
BrawlBomb.jpg|Link using the Bomb in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
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.
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====={{conjectural|Remote Bomb Rune}}=====
A special [[List of official Super Mario Maker courses|Event Course]] titled "[[Tri Force Heroes]]" allows the player to play as, and unlock, a special Costume Mario called Totem Link, based off of ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]''. As Totem Link, players play as all three Links from the game (red, blue, and green), stacked up on top of each other. Additionally, there is also an Event Course titled "[[Twilight Princess HD]]", which is based off ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD]]'', where players can unlock Wolf Link.
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Link uses the [[zeldawiki:Remote Bomb|Remote Bomb]] [[zeldawiki:Rune|Rune]] for his down special move in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. When first used, Link produces a spherical Remote Bomb, which can then be thrown. After doing so, it can then be picked up again by Link or other fighters like an item, or knocked around with attacks. If the player activates the move again, Link detonates the Remote Bomb with his [[zeldawiki:Sheikah Slate|Sheikah Slate]], damaging any fighters caught within the blast radius. Only one Remote Bomb can appear at a time.<ref name=Treehouse/>


====Final Smash====
====''Super Mario Maker 2''====
=====Triforce Slash=====
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[[File:Link Triforce Slash Wii U.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|The Triforce Slash in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
|[[File:SMM2 Green Link Sprite.png]] [[File:SMM2 Red Link Sprite.png]] [[File:SMM2 Blue Link Sprite.png]] [[File:SMM2 Pink Link Sprite.png]]
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'''Triforce Slash''' is Link's [[Final Smash]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''. When activated, Link's [[zeldawiki:Triforce|Triforce]] on his hand glows and he fires a beam of light directly in front of him. If an opponent is in the line of fire, they will be trapped between two Triforces as Link rushes forward to deliver several sword blows. After fifteen slashes, the character rushes through the trapped opponent, launching them. If the beam of light does not reach an opponent, the attack fails.
 
;Names in other languages
{{foreign names
|Jap=トライフォースラッシュ
|JapR=Toraifōsu Surasshu
|JapM=Triforce Slash
|Spa=Golpe Trifuerza
|SpaM=Triforce Blow
}}
}}
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 [[zeldawiki:Links|Links]] from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]''.


<gallery>
While wearing a [[Goomba's Shoe]], Link cannot block [[Bullet Bill]]s. However, he can still use the shield whilst underwater.
TriforceSlash2.jpg|Link's Triforce Slash in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
</gallery>


====={{conjectural|Ancient Bow and Arrow}}=====
===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
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[[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'']]
[[File:SSBU Ancient Bow and Arrow.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Link's Final Smash in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
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 ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'', his proportions have been altered slightly to fit the ''Super Mario'' franchise aesthetic: he has a slightly larger head and eyes, and is left-handed as opposed to right-handed like in ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''.
For Link's Final Smash in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', Link draws an [[zeldawiki:Ancient Bow|Ancient Bow]] with an [[zeldawiki:Ancient Arrow|Ancient Arrow]], which launches any opponents in front of him away.<ref name=E32018Direct/>
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===''WarioWare'' series===
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.
Link appears in several ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' games. He usually is a playable character in [[9-Volt]]'s and [[18-Volt]]'s [[microgame]]s.


[[File:Zelda Microgame.png|thumb|Link, in The Legend of Zelda microgame.]]
[[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]]'']]
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.
Link reappears in the [[Nintendo Switch]] game ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', available as part of the base game. He is available from the start, and 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.


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


In ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', two incarnations of Link appears. In the [[Ocarina of Time]] microgame, [[Young Link]] must draw his sword from its pedestal. This turns him into Adult Link on Level 1, old Link (with a grey beard) on Level 2, and a [[zeldawiki:Cucco|Cucco]] on Level 3. In addition, in the microgame [[The Wind Waker]], [[Toon Link]] must glide over the sea to a safe landing point with the [[zeldawiki:Deku Leaf|Deku Leaf]].
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', on the map in the [[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing]] commercial, a road in Queens named "Link Street" is shown, which is a reference to Link.


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


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.
Link appears in [[Nintendo Monopoly]] and takes the place of Pennsylvania Avenue, costing $320.
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===''Captain Rainbow''===
Link also appears in the New Famicom commercial. He and [[Wario]] join up with the other characters in the TV screen.
[[File:Mario Link portraits Captain Rainbow.png|thumb|Portraits of Mario and Link above Tracy's throne.]]
Though Link himself doesn't make a direct appearance in ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'', there is a cameo of Link in the form of a portrait of him above Tracy's throne, next to a portrait of [[Mario]]. The Link picture is actually artwork from ''Twilight Princess''. It is worth noting that Tracy is a character also from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series.


===''Super Mario 3D World''===
===Unused appearances===
In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', before the second [[Green Star]] in {{world|star2|1}}, [[Rainbow Run (level)|Rainbow Run]], if the player walks around in a secret area, he or she will uncover an 8-bit image of Link, hidden as an [[Easter egg]]. An arrangement of the main theme of ''The Legend of Zelda'' will begin to play afterwards.
====''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]].


===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
[[File:Link mk8.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Link driving a [[Standard Kart]] on [[Mario Circuit (Wii U)|Mario Circuit]] in ''Mario Kart 8''.]]
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>
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.


Link is a heavyweight racer, although he is one of the lighter heavyweights, befitting his much taller size, though he shares his stats with [[Rosalina]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Waluigi]], and [[Roy Koopa]]. His appearance is based on that of his incarnation in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]''.<ref>http://mariokart8.nintendo.com/dlc</ref> The [[Master Cycle]], a [[bike]] based on Link's [[zeldawiki:Master Sword|Master Sword]] and his horse [[zeldawiki:Epona|Epona]], appears as one of four additional vehicle bodies, along with a ''Zelda''-themed set of [[tire]]s, the [[Triforce Tires]], and a ''Zelda''-themed [[glider]], the [[Hylian Kite]]. A ''Zelda''-themed course called [[Hyrule Circuit]] also appears as part of the [[Triforce Cup]]. His kart symbol is the Hylian Crest.
==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.
*{{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''.
*[[nwiki:Akira Sasanuma|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''.


[[File:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Art - Link.png|thumb|upright=1.1|right|Artwork of Link on the Master Cycle holding a [[boomerang]] from ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.]]
==Profiles and statistics==
Link reappears in the port of ''Mario Kart 8'', ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', available as part of the core game. He is available from the start, and shares stats with only [[Rosalina]] and [[King Boo]]. On July 19th, 2018 the game updated, adding his incarnation from the ''Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' as the new default costume, relegating his old one to alternate status, as well as adding the [[zeldawiki:Master Cycle Zero|Master Cycle Zero]], Ancient Tires, and Paraglider parts.
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart 8''====
{{multiframe
|[[File:MK8 Link Emblem.png|100px]][[File:MK8 Link Car Horn Emblem.png|100px]]  
|Hero of the Skies Link's emblems from ''Mario Kart 8''
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|align=right
}}
{{MK8 driver statistics
|name1=Link
|class1=Heavy
|size1=Big
|weight1=4.25
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|traction1=3.5
|miniturbo1=2
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|water_speed1=4.75
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|water_handling1=2.75
|air_handling1=2.5
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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
}}


===''Super Mario Maker''===
====''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
Link appears as a [[Costume Mario|Costume]] in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. Link's, his [[Toon Link|toon counterpart]]'s 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 the sprite off the original [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Game)|''The Legend of Zelda'']]. The Wolf Link Costume also includes [[Midna]] riding on top of Wolf Link.  
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|[[File:MK8D BotW Link Emblem.png|100px]]
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 ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]''. As Totem Link, players play as all three Links from the game (red, blue and green), stacked up on top of each other. Additionally, there is also an Event Course titled "[[Twilight Princess HD]]", which is based off ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD]]'', where players can unlock Wolf Link.
|Hero of the Wild Link's emblem from ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''
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|align=right
}}
{{MK8 driver statistics
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|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
}}


==Official profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.''===
====''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''====
[[File:SSB64 Link.gif|thumb|Link in ''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!''
*'''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''===
====''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''====
====Bio====
*'''Bio:''' ''A sword-wielding hero who also boasts long-range attacks.''
''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.
}}


====Trophies====
====''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''====
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*'''Instruction booklet''': ''A warrior from distant Hyrule. His sword and projectiles make him a versatile fighter.''{{page needed}}
|-
!width="1%" |#
!width="13%" |Name
!width="15%" |Image
!width="21%" |First Game / Move
!width="50%" |Description
|-
|align=center | 7
|align=center | Link<br>(Classic)
|[[File:trophy7.PNG|100px|center]]
|align=center | The Legend of Zelda<br>07/87
|Even in his youth, Link was already becoming the warrior who would carry the destiny of Hyrule (and many other lands) on his shoulders. His epic struggles against the forces of darkness are written in legend, and he is bound to the Princess Zelda and the archfiend Ganondorf by the awesome power of the Triforce.
|-
|align=center | 8
|align=center | Link [Smash]<br>(Adventure)
|[[File:trophy8.PNG|center|100px]]
|align=center | {{button|gcn|B}}: Bow<br>Smash {{button|gcn|B}}: Boomerang
|Burdened with a shield, a heavy sword, and plenty of equipment, Link is not a very mobile character. Nevertheless, he's skilled with the blade, and his varied supply of missile weapons makes him a powerful fighter. To master Link, you must control the pace by balancing your long-range attacks with head-to-head swordplay.
|-
|align=center | 9
|align=center | Link [Smash]<br>(All-Star)
|[[File:trophy9.PNG|center|100px]]
|align=center | Up & {{button|gcn|B}}: Spin Attack<br>Down & {{button|gcn|B}}: Bomb
|Link's Bow, Boomerang, and Bombs all take time to wield, so you may want to try drawing them in mid-air to prevent your foes from attacking you while you're vulnerable. The Spin Attack can score consecutive mid-air hits, and the final slash is very powerful. Link's Bombs are his trump card, but he can't pull one out if he's carrying another item.
|}
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
====Bios====
*'''Instruction booklet''': ''A warrior from distant Hyrule. His sword and projectiles make him a versatile fighter.''
*'''Website''': ''The hero of The Legend of Zelda series.''<br>
*'''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>
:''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>
:''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>
:''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''': ...


====Trophies====
====''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''====
{|class=sortable align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"
{{SSB4 trophy
|-
|name=Link
!width="1%" |#
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:LinkTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:SSB4TrophyLink.png|100px]]
!width="13%" |Name
|games=Both
!width="15%" |Image
|category=Fighter
!width="21%" |Appearance(s)
|appears_in='''NES''' The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)<br>'''SNES''' The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992)
!width="50%" |Description
|trophy_box=24: Twilight Princess
|-
|unlock=Clear [[smashwiki:Classic Mode (SSB4)|Classic Mode]] as Link
|align=center | 5
|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?
|align=center | Link
|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!
|[[File:BrawlTrophy005.png|100px|center]]
}}
|align=center | '''NES''' The Legend of Zelda <br> '''WII''' The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
{{SSB4 trophy
|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.
|name=Link (Alt.)
|-
|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:LinkTrophyAllStar3DS.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:Link(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|align=center | 339
|games=Both
|align=center | [[zeldawiki:Wolf Link|Wolf Link]]
|category=Figther
|[[File:BrawlTrophy339.png|100px|center]]
|appears_in='''NES''' The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)<br>'''SNES''' The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992)
|align=center | '''WII''' The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
|trophy_box=-
|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.
|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.''


====Stickers====
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 style="text-align:center" width=100%
*'''Snake's codec:'''
|-
*:(NOTE: Due to the changes to Link's grab, Otacon's mention of the Clawshot was removed.)
!width=120px|Image!!|Game!!|Effect
**'''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.
|[[File:Epona Link Sticker.png|120px]]
**'''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.
|''Zelda: Ocarina of Time''
**'''Otacon''': ...I, uh... I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Snake.
|[Arm, Leg] - Attack +9<br>'''Usable by:''' Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
**'''Snake''': What's that supposed to mean?
|-
**'''Otacon''': You tell me, Mr. Utility Belt.
|[[File:Link Legend of Zelda Sticker.png|120px]]
**'''Snake''': ...
|''The Legend of Zelda''
*'''Palutena's Guidance:'''
|['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +17
**'''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.
|[[File:Link Link to the Past Sticker.png|120px]]
**'''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.
|''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|Zelda: Link to the Past]]''
**'''Palutena''': You're right, Pit. When Link woke from the slumber of restoration, not only was his world unrecognizable, he also lost his memory.
|[Electric] - Resistance +31<br>'''Usable by:''' Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
**'''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.
|[[File:Link TP Sticker.png|120px]]
**'''Pit''': Cool! Does that mean it's OP against Ganondorf?
|''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''
**'''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.
|[Slash] - Resistance +27<br>'''Usable by:''' Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
*'''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}}


====Snake's codec====
===''Super Mario Maker 2''===
*'''[[Solid Snake|Snake]]''': [[Radio conversation characters#Otacon|Otacon]], who's the guy with the sword?
*'''[[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>
*'''Otacon''': That's Link. He's the hero of Hyrule. That blade in his hand is called the Master Sword, also known as the "Blade of Evil's Bane." He also has a whole arsenal of items at his disposal--bombs and arrows, a shield, a boomerang, and a Clawshot. He's a force to be reckoned with.
*'''Snake''': Gear is only useful when it's used at the right time and place. Just lugging a ton of it around doesn't do you any good.
*'''Otacon''': ...I, uh... I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Snake.
*'''Snake''': What's that supposed to mean?
*'''Otacon''': You tell me, Mr. Utility Belt.
*'''Snake''': ...


===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''===
==Audio samples==
====Trophies====
{{media table
{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
|file1=Link voice sample SSBM.oga
|-
|title1=''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
!width="10%"|Name
|description1=Link performing his Spin Attack. ([[Nobuyuki Hiyama]], 2001; reused from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'')
!Image
|file2=Link voice sample SSBB.oga
!width="20%"|Appears in<br>(Wii U version only)
|title2=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
!Description
|description2=Link performing his Spin Attack. (Akira Sasanuma, 2008; reused from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'')
|-
|file3=SSBB Toon Link.oga
!rowspan=2|Link
|title3=''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
|align=center|[[File:LinkTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>(3DS)
|description3=Toon Link performing his up smash. (Sachi Matsumoto, 2008)
|rowspan=2|'''NES''' The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)<br>'''SNES''' The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992)
|file4=Link voice sample MK8.oga
|rowspan=2|'''NA:''' ''Green clothes? Pointy hat? Yep, it's Link, all right! In this game, his sword and shield make for effective attacking and blocking, and his bow, bombs, and boomerang will spice up any battle. He's even brought his Clawshot for grabbing enemies and edges. Jeez, just how much stuff can Link carry?''<br>
|title4=''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
'''EU:''' ''Green clothes? Pointy hat? Yep, it's Link, all right! In this game, his sword and shield make for effective attacking and blocking, and his bow, bombs, and boomerang will spice up any battle. He's even brought his Clawshot for grabbing enemies and edges. The hero of Hyrule is really kitted out for a brawl!''
|description4=When selected. (Takashi Ōhara, 2014)
|-
|file5=Link voice sample SSBU.oga
|align=center|[[File:SSB4TrophyLink.png|100px]]<br>(Wii U)
|title5=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|-
|description5=Link performing his Spin Attack. (Kengo Takanashi, 2018)
!rowspan=2|Link (Alt.)
|file6=Young Link voice sample.oga
|align=center|[[File:LinkTrophyAllStar3DS.png|100px]]<br>(3DS)
|title6=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|align=center|''N/A''
|description6=Young Link performing his Spin Attack. (Fujiko Takimoto, 2018; reused from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'')
|bgcolor=#FF4433|'''NA:''' ''If Link was on a desert island and could only pick one item, it'd be his powerful sword. This weapon is key to his down-air attack, a move with great launching potential and the ability to strike twice. He can also strike twice his his side smash—the second blow deals more damage and launches harder.<br>
}}
'''EU:''' ''Of all of his weapons, Link's sword may be the most lethal. His down air attack has incredible launching power. What's more, he'll bounce up afterwards, allowing for a follow-up strike. His side smash can also be followed up with a more powerful second blow that sends foes flying - just press the button again straight away.''
|-
|align=center|[[File:Link(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]<br>(Wii U)
|align=center|'''NES''' The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)<br>'''SNES''' The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992)
|bgcolor=lightblue|'''NA:''' ''If Link was on a desert island and could only take one item, it'd be the Master Sword. This weapon is a key to his down air attack, a move with great launching potential and the ability to strike twice. He can also strike twice with his side smash&ndash;the second blow deals more damage and launches farther.''<br>
'''EU:''' ''Of all of his weapons, Link's sword may be the most lethal. His down air attack has incredible launching power. What's more, he'll bounce up afterwards, allowing for a follow-up strike. His side smash can also be followed up with a more powerful second blow that sends foes flying - just press the button again straight away.''
|-
!bgcolor=#FF4433|Adult Link (Ocarina of Time)
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|[[File:LinkOOTTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=#FF4433|'''NA:''' ''The children from Kokiri Forest never seem to grow into adults. Just a young boy, Link is entrusted with a quest by the Great Deku Tree. He leaves the forest and eventually finds the Master Sword in the Temple of Time. When he awakes, he is seven years in the future and an adult!''<br>
'''EU:''' ''Link was once a carefree lad living with the Kokiri in Kokiri Forest, but one day, the Great Deku Tree entrusted him with an important task and he had to leave. His quest led him to find the Master Sword, and when he took it, seven years passed in the blink of an eye. Before he knew it, Link had grown into a young man!''
|-
!bgcolor=lightblue|Wolf Link
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|[[File:WolfLinkTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|'''Wii''' The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (11/2006)
|bgcolor=lightblue|'''NA:''' ''Hey, who let a wolf in here? This is the spot for a trophy of Link! The wolf does look cool, though... Oh, oops! That wolf is Link, from Twilight Princess, after he steps into Twilight. It's actually a pretty handy transformation. Maybe the Master Sword can help him transform at will...''<br>
'''EU:''' ''Hold on a sec! Where's our dashing young swordsman? Oh... This IS him, just...in wolf form. When he steps into the eerie Twilight world, Link becomes this rough-looking beast! Luckily, he turns back into normal Link eventually, but with the Master Sword letting him transform at will, he might feel like going wolf again from time to time.''
|-
!bgcolor=lightblue|Triforce Slash (Link)
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|[[File:TriforceSlashTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=lightblue|
|bgcolor=lightblue|'''NA:''' ''Link makes use of the Triforce of Courage to trap foes, and then he launches a 16-blow combo. The final, mighty blow has the power to launch opponents off the stage. When Link prepares the attack, the ray of light he emits must strike a rival, or the attack will fail. Shielding will do nothing to stop this powerful attack.
|}
<small>Red indicates the Trophy or description is exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version.<br>
Blue indicates the Trophy or description is exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>


====[[Palutena]]'s Guidance====
==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
*'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]''': Of all the fighters, Link is the one I most want to take down!
{{appearances list
*'''Palutena''': Oh? Why's that?
|title1=''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''
*'''Pit''': We were born around the same time, and we both use a bow. He's totally ripping off my style.
|role1=Cameo on Chef/Waitress and Travel Guide pages
*'''Viridi''': Puh-lease! Comparing Link to you is like comparing a star to a campfire.
|release1=1992
*'''Pit''': What?!
|format1={{wp|MS-DOS}}
*'''Viridi''': Just look at those chiseled features! His cheekbones could seriously cut glass.
|title2=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
*'''Pit''': Uh, earth to Viridi!
|role2=One of [[Cranky Kong]]'s Video Game Heroes
*'''Viridi''': Oh, I'm only kidding. The goddess of nature would never be interested in some hairless monkey!
|release2=1995
*'''Palutena''': Oh, humans aren't all that bad. I could introduce you to him, if you'd like.
|format2=[[Super Famicom]] / [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
*'''Viridi''': Hmph. If you insist.
|title3=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
*'''Palutena''': Back to the fight at hand. Pit, you can reflect Link's projectile attacks using your Guardian Orbitars.
|role3=Cameo in [[Rose Town]] Inn
*'''Viridi''': Just watch out for his dreamy Clawshot!
|release3=1996
 
|format3=Super Famicom / Super Nintendo Entertainment System
===amiibo===
|title4=''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
*''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.''
|role4=One of the Video Game Heroes
 
|release4=1996
==''Mario'' series appearances==
|format4=[[Game Boy]]
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!width=20%|Description
|format5=[[Nintendo 64]]
!width=20%|Release Date
|title6=''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''
!width=10%|System/Format
|role6=Cameos as stamps
|-
|release6=1999
|''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''
|format6=[[Nintendo 64DD]]
|Cameo on Chef/Waitress and Travel Guide pages.
|title7=''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|1992
|role7=Playable character(s)
|[[MS-DOS]]
|release7=2001
|-
|format7=[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|title8=''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''  
|One of [[Cranky Kong]]'s Video Game Heroes
|role8=Playable in port of ''[[zeldawiki:Zelda (Game & Watch)|Zelda]]''
|1995
|release8=2002
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]
|format8=[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|title9=''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''
|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
|role9=Cameo in microgame
|One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes
|release9=2003
|1996
|format9=Game Boy Advance
|[[Game Boy]]
|title10=''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]''
|-
|role10=Cameo in microgame
|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
|release10=2003
|Cameo in [[Rose Town]] Inn
|format10=Nintendo GameCube
|1996
|title11=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' (GBA remake)
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]
|role11=One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes
|-
|release11=2004
|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
|format11=Game Boy Advance
|Playable Character
|title12=''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]''
|1999
|role12=Cameo in microgame
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|release12=2004
|-
|format12=Game Boy Advance
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|title13=''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]''
|Playable Character
|role13=Cameos in microgames
|2001
|release13=2006
|[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]]
|format13=[[Wii]]
|-
|title14=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''  
|role14=Playable character(s)
|Playable in port of ''Zelda''
|release14=2008
|2002
|format14=Wii
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|title15=''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]''
|-
|role15=Cameo in microgame
|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''
|release15=2009
|Cameo in Microgame
|format15=[[Nintendo DS]]
|2003
|title16=''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]''
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|role16=Cameo in microgame
|-
|release16=2009
|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]''
|format16=Wii ([[WiiWare]])
|Cameo in Microgame
|title17=''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|2003
|role17=Cameo in [[Rainbow Run (level)|Rainbow Run]]
|[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]]
|release17=2013
|-
|format17=[[Wii U]]
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' (GBA remake)
|title18=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes
|role18=Playable character(s)
|2004
|release18=2014
|[[Game Boy Advance]]  
|format18=[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|title19=''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' (via ''[[The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8]]'')
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|role19=Downloadable playable character
|Playable Character
|release19=2014
|2008
|format19=Wii U
|[[Wii]]
|title20=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|-
|role20=Playable character(s)
|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|release20=2014
|Cameo in [[Rainbow Run (level)|Rainbow Run]]
|format20=Wii U
|2013
|title21=''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
|[[Wii U]]
|role21=[[amiibo]] Costumes
|-
|release21=2015
|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
|format21=Wii U
|Downloadable Playable Character
|title22=''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
|2014
|role22=Playable character
|[[Wii U]]
|release22=2017
|-
|format22=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|title23=''[[WarioWare Gold]]''
|Playable Character
|role23=Cameos in microgames
|2014
|release23=2018
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|format23=Nintendo 3DS
|-
|title24=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|role24=Playable character(s)
|Playable Character
|release24=2018
|2014
|format24=Nintendo Switch
|[[Wii U]]
|title25=''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' (version 2.0)
|-
|role25=Playable character via [[Master Sword]] power-up
|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
|release25=2019
|[[amiibo]] Costume
|format25=Nintendo Switch
|2015
|title26=''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
|[[Wii U]]
|role26=Cameo in Rainbow Run
|-
|release26=2021
|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
|format26=Nintendo Switch
|Playable Character
|title27=''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
|2017
|role27=Cameo in microgame
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|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==
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
DNDG CN2.jpg|''[[Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens]]''
Link DKC2 sprite.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
DNDG CN3.jpg|''Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens''
SMRPG Link.png|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
SSBLink.png|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
SSBU Master Cycle Spirit.png|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
SSBIconLink.png|''Super Smash Bros.''
SMM Link.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
Kirby Link Ability.jpg|[[Kirby]] adopting Link's form in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
TDS Link.png|''[[Tetris DS]]''
BrawlLink.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
SSBBLink.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl
SSB4 - Link Artwork.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''Wii U''
Link Cover.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
LinkonMasterCycle.jpg|Artwork of Link from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
Link stamp MK8.png|Link's stamp from ''Mario Kart 8''
MK8-LinkMasterBike.jpeg|Link on the [[Master Cycle]] in ''Mario Kart 8''
SMM Link.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' (Regular Link)
Totem Link - SMM.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (Totem Link)
SMM Wolf Link.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (Wolf Link)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Art - Link.png|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Art - Link.png|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
MK8D Image5.png|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''
MK8D Image13.png|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Name in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
===Link===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=リンク
|Jap=リンク
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|JapM=Transliteration of international name
|Spa=Link
|Spa=Link
|SpaM=-
|Fre=Link
|Fra=Link
|FraM=-
|Dut=Link
|Dut=Link
|DutM=-
|Ger=Link
|Ger=Link
|GerM=-
|Ita=Link
|Ita=Link
|ItaM=-
|Por=Link
|Por=Link
|PorM=-
|Rus=Линк
|Rus=Линк
|RusR=Link
|RusR=Link
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|GreR=Link
|GreM=Transliteration of international name
|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==
*Link's name appears on the scorechart of ''[[Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]] and [[Game Boy Color]].
*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, along with many other non-''Mario'' Nintendo characters, was [[List of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga pre-release and unused content#Unused Cameos|meant to appear]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', at [[Starbeans Cafe]]; he would have given Mario and Luigi the Triforce. In the final game, all of the Nintendo cameos are replaced with [[Professor Elvin Gadd|Professor E. Gadd]], and the Triforce is instead the Great Force.
*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 appears in [[Nintendo Monopoly]]. He takes the place of Pennsylvania Avenue, and costs $320.
**[[Solid Snake]] also describes this Link as having cat eyes during his [[List of Snake's codec conversations|codec conversation]].
*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 aesthetic surgery by Light.
</div>{{br}}
*Though the Link in ''Mario Kart 8'' is based on the incarnation from ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword'', he is left-handed in ''Mario Kart 8'', as opposed to his right-handedness in ''Skyward Sword'', as most other Links in the ''Zelda'' games are left-handed.
 
*A data-mine of ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' revealed that a Link costume for [[Mario]] was planned to be part of the game, but files pertaining to it have since been removed as of the [[Balloon World]] update. <ref>[https://tcrf.net/Super_Mario_Odyssey]</ref>
==External links==
{{NIWA|ZeldaWiki=1|SmashWiki=1}}
*[https://zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Link Link on Zelda Dungeon Wiki]
*[https://triforcewiki.com/wiki/Link Link on Triforce Wiki]


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Link
Link's Tunic of the Wild variant in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Artwork from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Species Hylian
First appearance The Legend of Zelda (1986, The Legend of Zelda series)
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (1989, Super Mario franchise)
Latest appearance The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (2024, The Legend of Zelda series)
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (2024, Super Mario-related media)
Latest portrayal See portrayal list

Link is a character from The Legend of Zelda series, where he is the main protagonist, usually having to protect Hyrule from forces of evil, especially his arch-nemesis, Ganon. Link has made several appearances in the Super Mario franchise, usually cameo appearances, though he notably appears as a playable character in Mario Kart 8, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Mario Maker 2.

History[edit]

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

Link as a travel guide.
Link as a traveling guide

Link's first appearance in the Super Mario franchise is the coloring game Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up. Link first appears on the "Chef" page, where he is shown waiting for a pasta dish cooked by Mario. He later appears on the "Travel Guide" page, showing that he owns a traveling agency.

Club Nintendo[edit]

Link
Link as seen in the Club Nintendo comic "Mario in Mariozilla"

Link also makes several appearances in the Super Mario-based comics within the German Club Nintendo magazine, his appearance based upon that in the original The Legend of Zelda. He debuts in "Super Mario: Die Bescherung", celebrating a Christmas party in the Mario Bros.' House. His role in this story is minor, though he has a brief speaking part at the end, mistrusting the realness of Santa Claus.

In "Super Mario: Die Verwandlung", Dr. Light constantly mistakes Mario for Link. One of these confusions also implies that Link has undergone an aesthetic surgery by Light.

In "Warios Weihnachtsmärchen", Link appears in the role of the Ghost of Present. Like in the story it is based on, Link takes Wario to see those he had upset earlier.

In "Mario in Mariozilla", he is seen in the Empire State Building, studying a map together with Dr. Light, who lives there. Link's actual role is unknown, though it appears that he works as Light's assistant. He also comments on a "magic cap" Light gave to Mario in order to make him incognito - actually a simple paper bag pulled over his head - in the way that it "becomes" him.

Link, alongside Kirby, is Mario's ally in the comic "Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens". During the events of this story, he lives in a Brooklyn 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.

New Famicom commercial[edit]

Wario in the Japanese commercial for Wario's Woods on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Link next to Wario, Bowser, and Wart in the New Famicom commercial.

Link appears in a commercial for the New Famicom alongside several other characters. He and Wario join the others in the console.

DiC cartoons[edit]

The Legend of Zelda[edit]

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

Captain N: The Game Master[edit]

Zelda and Link
Link, in between Zelda and Captain N in Captain N: The Game Master

Link and Zelda appear in Captain N: The Game Master, borrowing their appearance and personality from the aforementioned The Legend of Zelda cartoon. Jonathan Potts returned to voice Link in the series. Link was also a major character in the Valiant Nintendo Comics System line of Captain N: The Game Master.

Donkey Kong Country series[edit]

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

Link comes in third place as one of Cranky's Video Game Heroes

In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Link is by default ranked third on a podium at Cranky's Video Game Heroes, with Mario coming in first and Yoshi second. He can be removed from the podium by collecting nineteen DK Coins, which replaces him with Diddy Kong.

In the Game Boy Advance version, Link and Yoshi's positions on the leaderboard are swapped. Additionally, Link has obtained 50 DK Coins in total, meaning that Diddy can only shift Link down to third place, therefore removing Yoshi from the podium.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble![edit]

In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, if the Kongs ask Bazaar who owns the castle in the Northern Kremisphere, Bazaar tells a short story of when Link visited his General Store the week before. Link also asked Bazaar for information regarding the castle even though he had insufficient bear coins, but Bazaar thought him nice enough that he accepted a payment of 500 rupees instead. After being told the information, Link left, grumbling about the seashells being the wrong shape (a nod to the Secret Seashell sidequest in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening). This dialogue was removed in the Game Boy Advance version, and Bazaar instead discusses what he personally saw at Kastle Kaos.

Super Mario-kun[edit]

Link looking for the Pegasus Boots stolen by Mario
Link in Super Mario-kun

In volume 4 of Super Mario-kun, Mario and Yoshi are teleported to the world of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past during the fourth chapter. Later, in chapter 7, Mario shows to have taken a pair of Pegasus Boots from Hyrule, all the while Link is seen desperately looking for them behind the manga panel.

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]

A notable screenshot of Link sleeping in a bed from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Link sleeping at the Rose Town Inn in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.

In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake, Link can be found resting at the Rose Town Inn. He does not awaken when spoken to (likely a nod to Link's constant portrayal as a silent protagonist and the recurring trait of him being asleep at the beginning of games), and a The Legend of Zelda melody for when a secret is uncovered plays instead.

In the remake, talking to Link adds "The Slumbering Hero" entry to the Scrapbook. Curiously, his model depicts his sleeves to be more red in color than the standard brown, as depicted in the non-canonical Zelda CD-i games.

Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

Just like in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Link appears in Cranky's Video Game Heroes in the ending for Donkey Kong Land 2, where he has the same number of DK Coins collected as before.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

The Legend of Zelda series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Super Smash Bros. fighter
Link
Link from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Special moves
Neutral:  Boomerang (64); Bow / Hero's Bow ("Hero of Time" Link, "Hero of Twilight" Link, Toon Link); Fire Bow / Fire Arrow (Young Link); Bow and Arrows ("Hero of the Wild" Link)
Side:  Boomerang (most Links since Melee); Gale Boomerang ("Hero of Twilight" Link)
Up:  Spin Attack
Down:  Bomb (most Links); Remote Bomb ("Hero of the Wild" Link)
Final Smash:  Triforce Slash (most Links); Ancient Bow and Arrow ("Hero of the Wild" Link)
Battle entrance
Link: Descends from a beam of light. (64)
Whirls in via Gale Boomerang. (Brawl, for 3DS / Wii U)
Flies in with a Paraglider. (Ultimate)
Toon Link: appears in an explosion, then equips his sword and shield.
Young Link: Descends from a beam of light. (Ultimate)

Playable incarnations of Link appear in every Super Smash Bros. game. They are identified as either "Link", "Young Link", or "Toon Link".

Super Smash Bros.[edit]

SmashWiki article: Link (SSB)

In Super Smash Bros., Link is one of the default playable characters. Specifically, he is the "Hero of Time" from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Link is the first character fought in single player mode, on Hyrule Castle.

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

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

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

SmashWiki article: Link (SSBM)
SmashWiki article: 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 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 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 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.

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.

Additionally, a doppelganger known as Dark Link, appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee as the opponent in Event 18: Link's Adventure. In the battle, the player controls a red-clad adult Link, who has two extra lives. The fighter must defeat Dark Link, who also has two lives. The two swordsmen are fought at the Temple, with no time limit. This Event Match is a reference to the ending of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, where a similar Dark Link served as the game's final boss.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

SmashWiki article: Link (SSBB)
SmashWiki article: Toon Link (SSBB)

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, two incarnations of Link are playable. The first is the "Hero of Twilight" from 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 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.

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 Gale Boomerang, which generates a whirlwind that can drag in opponents as it returns. The Hookshot is now the Clawshot from Twilight Princess, which, when used offstage, can home in on edges and grab them unlike the Hookshot; however, it is now a tether recovery, as opposed to a wall grapple. 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 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 Triforce Slash.

Dark Link also reappears in this game, where he returns in two Event Matches. The first, 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, Co-Op Event 7: Battle of the Dark Sides, is the same as Dark Link Duel, but with the addition of Samus and her counterpart assisting Link and Dark Link, respectively.

Versions of Dark Link appear as palette swaps for both playable Links. The Hero of Twilight's is based on the "interlopers" from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, whereas Toon Link's is based off Shadow Link from 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 The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords. He also has an alternate costume based upon the Link from the original The Legend of Zelda, as well as a Dark Link costume.

Role in The Subspace Emissary[edit]

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, 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.

They come to Dedede's base, only to find that Bowser has beaten them to it, taking the Princess off in his Koopa Clown Car. The team grows in size as they meet with Ike, Marth, Lucas, the Pokémon Trainer, and the Ice Climbers. The remaining heroes join them as they enter Subspace. Link is among the many that falls to Tabuu's Off Waves, 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.

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. 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.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

SmashWiki article: Link (SSB4)
SmashWiki article: 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 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 The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and another based on Fierce Deity Link, a transformation Link can obtain at the end of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.[1] One of Toon Link's additional alternate costumes in this game is based upon the appearance of the Link from The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Additionally, the Link from The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (also known as "Engineer Link") appears as a background character, complete with his 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 Alfonzo if Toon Link or Link are involved in the battle.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

SmashWiki article: Link (SSBU)
SmashWiki article: Young Link (SSBU)
SmashWiki article: Toon Link (SSBU)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, three incarnations of Link are playable. The first is the "Hero of the Wild" from 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.

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 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': his Bow is capable of firing two arrows at once, he uses the Remote Bomb Rune instead of his Bombs as his down special, and his Final Smash uses an Ancient Bow to fire an Ancient Arrow. 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.

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.

Classic Mode routes[edit]

By completing the "Hero of the Wild" Link's Classic Mode route, it is possible to unlock King K. Rool, the Ice Climbers, Simon, Meta Knight, Snake, Young Link, 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 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.

Round Opponent(s) Rule Stage Song
Link: A Quest to Seal the Darkness
1 Dark Pit N/A Reset Bomb Forest Dark Pit's Theme
2 Ridley Norfair Vs. Ridley
3 Bayonetta Umbra Clock Tower One Of A Kind
4 Dark Samus Frigate Orpheon Boss Battle 4 - Metroid: Samus Returns
5 Ganondorf Team Battle (Ally: Zelda) Gerudo Valley Gerudo Valley
6 Link (dark costume) N/A Temple Great Temple / Temple
Final Ganon Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form
Young Link: Hyrule Smash!
1 Zelda N/A Hyrule Castle Hyrule Main Theme
2 Young Link (dark costume) Temple Song of Storms
3 Sheik Gerudo Valley (Ω) Gerudo Valley
4 Toon Link ×4 Pirate Ship The Great Sea / Menu Select
5 Ganondorf Bridge of Eldin (Ω) Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
6 Link Great Plateau Tower Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Final Ganon Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form
Toon Link: The Teamwork of Courage
1 Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi Team Battle 3D Land Ground Theme / Underwater Theme - Super Mario 3D Land
2 Villager, Isabelle Tortimer Island Kapp'n's Song
3 R.O.B. ×3 75 m (Battlefield) Stack-Up/Gyromite
4 Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard Pokémon Stadium Battle! (Trainer) - Pokémon Sun / Pokémon Moon
5 Inkling Girl ×2, Inkling Boy ×2 Moray Towers Now or Never!
6 Giant Ganondorf Great Plateau Tower (Battlefield) Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Final Ganon Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form

Mario Golf series[edit]

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

Mario Artist: Paint Studio[edit]

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

Game & Watch Gallery 4[edit]

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[edit]

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

Link in The Legend of Zelda microgame

In WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, Link appears in the 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, once again based on the original game. The object is to rotate the handheld to deflect projectiles by red Octoroks with the shield.

In WarioWare: Smooth Moves, Link appears in three microgames. In the Ocarina of Time microgame, Link must draw his sword from its pedestal. This turns him into an adult on Level 1, an elderly adult on Level 2, and a Cucco on Level 3. In the microgame The Wind Waker, Link must glide over the sea to a safe landing point with the Deku Leaf. In the microgame Opening Night, Link's 8-bit sprite from the first The Legend of Zelda plays the violin with the rest of the characters in the orchestra.

In WarioWare: D.I.Y., Link is the main character in the Zelda microgame, appearing in his The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass incarnation. The object is to defeat Chuchus with the sword by tapping them.

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

In WarioWare Gold, some of the previous microgames in which Link appears return, specifically The Legend of Zelda from 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, which is based on the The Legend of Zelda game of the same name.

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.

Captain Rainbow[edit]

Portraits of Mario and Link above Tracy's throne.
Portraits of Mario and Link above Tracy's throne

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

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]

In Super Mario 3D World and its Nintendo Switch port, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, before the second Green Star in World Star-1, 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[edit]

Link appears as a Mystery Mushroom 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 Event Course titled "Tri Force Heroes" allows the player to play as, and unlock, a special Costume Mario called Totem Link, based off of 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 The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, where players can unlock Wolf Link.

Super Mario Maker 2[edit]

SMM2 Green Link Sprite.png SMM2 Red Link Sprite.png SMM2 Blue Link Sprite.png SMM2 Pink Link Sprite.png

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 Dash Attack to charge through enemies, perform a 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 Links from The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords.

While wearing a Goomba's Shoe, Link cannot block Bullet Bills. However, he can still use the shield whilst underwater.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

From Kotaku. (http://kotaku.com/zelda-f-zero-coming-to-mario-kart-8-1627150730)
Link driving a Standard Kart on Mario Circuit in Mario Kart 8

In Mario Kart 8, Link appears as a downloadable playable character in the 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 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 Epona, appears as one of four additional vehicle bodies, along with a The Legend of Zelda-themed set of tires, the Triforce Tires, and a 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 Royal Crest. During his tricks, he wields the Master Sword and shows off the Triforce.

Artwork of Bowser and Link from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Artwork of Link on the Master Cycle holding a boomerang against Bowser from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Link reappears in the Nintendo Switch game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, available as part of the base game. He is available from the start, and 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 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 Crest of the Sheikah as it appears on the Sheikah Slate instead of the Royal Crest, and he uses a Guardian Sword++ instead of the Master Sword when performing tricks. The two variants have different horn sounds, which plays when pressing L Button without any items; Link's horn is based on a sound from Hyrule Warriors and Champion's Tunic Link's horn is based on the Sheikah Slate. Before the 2.3.0 update,[2] 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 tires, and Super Glider combination that is shared with most CPUs.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

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

Other appearances[edit]

The results screen for the Western-only Nintendo Entertainment System release of Tetris features Link as part of a band composed of himself, Donkey Kong, Samus, 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 the New Famicom commercial. He and Wario join up with the other characters in the TV screen.

Unused appearances[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga[edit]

Unused sprite of Link from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Link was 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[edit]

A costume for Mario based on Link seems to have been planned for Super Mario Odyssey, but has not been implemented.[3]

Portrayals[edit]

Link has been portrayed by the following people:

  • Jonathan Potts voiced Link in DiC's The Legend of Zelda and Captain N: The Game Master cartoons.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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[edit]

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart 8[edit]

Link emblem from Mario Kart 8Link's horn emblem from Mario Kart 8
Hero of the Skies Link's emblems from Mario Kart 8
Driver statistics
Name Class Vehicle size Speed Weight Acceleration Handling Traction Mini-Turbo
Ground Water Air Anti-Gravity Ground Water Air Anti-Gravity

Link Heavy Big 4.25 2.25 3.5 2 4.25 4.75 4.25 4.5 2.75 2.75 2.5 3
Staff Ghost times
Character Course Staff name Country Time Engine class Vehicle combination
Body Tires Glider
Link Hyrule Circuit Nin★Claudi United Kingdom 2:11.156 - Master Cycle Triforce Tires Hylian Kite

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Champion Tunic Link's emblem from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Hero of the Wild Link's emblem from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Driver statistics
Name Class Vehicle size Speed Weight Acceleration Handling Traction Mini-Turbo
Ground Water Air Anti-Gravity Ground Water Air Anti-Gravity

Link Heavy Big 3.75 3.25 3.75 3.25 4 4.25 4.5 3.75 3.25 2.75 3.25 3.25
Staff Ghost times
Character Course Staff name Country Time Engine class Vehicle combination
Body Tires Glider
Link Hyrule Circuit Nin★Mitsu Japan 2:08.616 150cc Master Cycle Triforce Tires Hylian Kite
Staff Ghost times
Character Course Staff name Country Time Engine class Vehicle combination
Body Tires Glider
Link Hyrule Circuit Nin★Mark Netherlands 1:40.394 200cc Master Cycle Triforce Tires Hylian Kite

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros.[edit]

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[edit]

  • Bio: A sword-wielding hero who also boasts long-range attacks.
Trophy
Link (Classic)
Link
Game/move:
The Legend of Zelda
07/87
How to unlock: Clear Classic Mode as Link
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.
Trophy
Link [Smash]
(Adventure)
Link
Game/move:
B Button: Bow
Smash B Button: Boomerang
How to unlock: Clear Adventure Mode as Link
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.
Trophy
Link [Smash]
(All-Star)
Link
Game/move:
Up & B Button: Spin Attack
Down & B Button: Bomb
How to unlock: Clear All-Star Mode as Link
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[edit]

  • Instruction booklet: A warrior from distant Hyrule. His sword and projectiles make him a versatile fighter.[page number needed]
  • Website: The hero of The Legend of Zelda series.
The design of this particular Link comes from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
Link wields the Master Sword and a diverse arsenal of equipment.'
Use all of his weapons to adapt to the ebb and flow of battle.
Trophy
Link
BrawlTrophy005.png
Appears in:
NES The Legend of Zelda
WII The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
How to unlock: Clear Classic Mode as Link
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.
Sticker
Epona & Link
Epona Link Sticker.png
Artwork from: Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Arm, Leg] - Attack +9
Usable by: Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
Sticker
Link
Link Legend of Zelda Sticker.png
Artwork from: The Legend of Zelda
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Specials: Indirect] - Attack +17
Usable by: Anyone
Sticker
Link
Link Link to the Past Sticker.png
Artwork from: Zelda: Link to the Past
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Electric] - Resistance +31
Usable by: Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
Sticker
Link
Link TP Sticker.png
Artwork from: Zelda: Twilight Princess
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Slash] - Resistance +27
Usable by: Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
  • Snake's codec
    • Snake: Otacon, who's the guy with the sword?
    • Otacon: That's Link. He's the hero of Hyrule. That blade in his hand is called the Master Sword, also known as the "Blade of Evil's Bane." He also has a whole arsenal of items at his disposal--bombs and arrows, a shield, a boomerang, and a Clawshot. He's a force to be reckoned with.
    • Snake: Gear is only useful when it's used at the right time and place. Just lugging a ton of it around doesn't do you any good.
    • Otacon: ...I, uh... I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Snake.
    • Snake: What's that supposed to mean?
    • Otacon: You tell me, Mr. Utility Belt.
    • Snake: ...

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

Trophy
Link
3DS:
LinkTrophy3DS.png
Wii U:
SSB4TrophyLink.png
Game(s): Both
Category: Fighter
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
NES The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)
SNES The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 24: Twilight Princess
How to unlock:
Clear Classic Mode as Link
Green clothes? Pointy hat? Yep, it's Link, all right! In this game, his sword and shield make for effective attacking and blocking, and his bow, bombs, and boomerang will spice up any battle. He's even brought his Clawshot for grabbing enemies and edges. Jeez, just how much stuff can Link carry? (American English)
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! (British English)
Trophy
Link (Alt.)
3DS:
LinkTrophyAllStar3DS.png
Wii U:
Link trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Game(s): Both
Category: Figther
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
NES The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)
SNES The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: -
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. (American English)
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. (British English)
Trophy
Adult Link (Ocarina of Time)
Adult Link (Ocarina of Time) trophy
Game(s): Super Smash Bros. for Nintedo 3DS only
Category: Series Related
How to unlock:
Random
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! (American English)
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! (British English)
Trophy
Triforce Slash (Link)
Triforce Slash trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Game(s): Super Smash Bros. for Wii U only
Category: Final Smashes
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
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(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 91: Final Smashes 2
How to unlock:
Clear All-Star Mode as Link
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. (American English)
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. (British English)
  • Palutena's Guidance:
    • 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[edit]

  • 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[edit]
Spirit
#93 Master Cycle
Master Cycle Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Mario Kart Series
Type Primary
Slots 2
Class Legend
Strength / effect(s) Grab
Speed ↑
How to obtain Summoned with a Mach Rider, City Tripper, Excitebike, and attack-type core
Spirit
#172 Link
Link's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game The Legend of Zelda Series
Type Fighter
How to obtain Classic Mode as Link
Spirit
#178 Link (The Legend of Zelda)
Link (The Legend of Zelda)'s Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game The Legend of Zelda Series
Type Primary
Slots 3
Class Legend
Strength / effect(s) Neutral
Sword Attack ↑
How to obtain World of Light (Mysterious Dimension); Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Young Link
Conditions

  • The enemy's melee weapons have increased power
  • The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly
  • The enemy has increased attack power
Stage Find Mii
Song Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda
Spirit
#196 Epona
Epona's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game The Legend of Zelda Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Ace
Strength / effect(s) Undamaged Attack & Speed ↑
How to obtain Summoned with a Rapidash and Malon core
Spirit
#217 Ricky
Ricky's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game The Legend of Zelda Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Novice
Strength / effect(s) Fist Attack ↑
How to obtain World of Light (The Light Realm); Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Little Mac
Conditions

  • The enemy loves to jump
  • The enemy has increased jump power
Stage Bridge of Eldin (Battlefield)
Song Tal Tal Heights
Spirit
#218 Dimitri (The Legend of Zelda)1
Dimitri's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game The Legend of Zelda Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Novice
Strength / effect(s) Swimmer
How to obtain Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Yoshi, Young Link
Conditions

  • The enemy favors neutral specials
Stage Great Bay
Song Tal Tal Heights
Spirit
#219 Moosh
Moosh's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game The Legend of Zelda Series
Type Support
Slots 2
Class Novice
Strength / effect(s) Instadrop
How to obtain World of Light (Forest Hill); Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Bowser
Conditions

  • The enemy favors down specials
Stage Garden of Hope (Battlefield)
Song Tal Tal Heights
Spirit
#223 Wolf Link & Midna
Wolf Link & Midna's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game The Legend of Zelda Series
Type Primary
Slots 3
Class Legend
Strength / effect(s) Grab
Dash Attack ↑
How to obtain Enhanced from Midna
Spirit
#231 Loftwing
Loftwing's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game The Legend of Zelda Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Novice
Strength / effect(s) Landing Lag ↓
How to obtain Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Giant 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
#233 Wall-Merged Link
Wall-Merged Link's spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game The Legend of Zelda Series
Type Primary
Slots 3
Class Advanced
Strength / effect(s) Neutral
Can be enhanced to Link (A Link Between Worlds) at Lv. 99
How to obtain World of Light (Sacred Land); Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Mr. Game & Watch, Young Link
Conditions

  • Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
Stage Flat Zone X
Song Lorule Main Theme
Spirit
#234 Link (A Link Between Worlds)
Link (A Link Between Worlds)'s Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game The Legend of Zelda Series
Type Primary
Slots 3
Class Ace
Strength / effect(s) Neutral
Weapon Attack ↑
How to obtain Enhanced from Wall-Merged Link
Spirit
#1322 Link (Link's Awakening)2
Link (Link's Awakening) spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game The Legend of Zelda Series
Type Primary
Slots 3
Class Ace
Strength / effect(s) Neutral
Water Weakness
How to obtain Spirit Board (ver. 4.0.0 or later)
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Toon Link
Conditions

Rule: Assist Trophy Enemies (Chain Chomp)

  • Hostile assist trophies will appear
Stage Tortimer Island
Song Tal Tal Heights

1 - Originally named "Dimitri" prior to Challenger Pack 5
2 - Originally exclusive to the "Return to Koholint" event that ran from June 14, 2019 to June 18, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2[edit]

  • 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."[4]

Audio samples[edit]

Audio.svg Super Smash Bros. Melee - Link performing his Spin Attack. (Nobuyuki Hiyama, 2001; reused from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Super Smash Bros.)
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Audio.svg Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Link performing his Spin Attack. (Akira Sasanuma, 2008; reused from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess)
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Audio.svg Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Toon Link performing his up smash. (Sachi Matsumoto, 2008)
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Audio.svg Mario Kart 8 - When selected. (Takashi Ōhara, 2014)
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Audio.svg Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Link performing his Spin Attack. (Kengo Takanashi, 2018)
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Audio.svg Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Young Link performing his Spin Attack. (Fujiko Takimoto, 2018; reused from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
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List of Super Mario appearances[edit]

# Title Role Release date Format

1 Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up Cameo on Chef/Waitress and Travel Guide pages 1992 MS-DOS
2 Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes 1995 Super Famicom / Super Nintendo Entertainment System
3 Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Cameo in Rose Town Inn 1996 Super Famicom / Super Nintendo Entertainment System
4 Donkey Kong Land 2 One of the Video Game Heroes 1996 Game Boy
5 Super Smash Bros. Playable character 1999 Nintendo 64
6 Mario Artist: Paint Studio Cameos as stamps 1999 Nintendo 64DD
7 Super Smash Bros. Melee Playable character(s) 2001 Nintendo GameCube
8 Game & Watch Gallery 4 Playable in port of Zelda 2002 Game Boy Advance
9 WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! Cameo in microgame 2003 Game Boy Advance
10 WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$! Cameo in microgame 2003 Nintendo GameCube
11 Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA remake) One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes 2004 Game Boy Advance
12 WarioWare: Twisted! Cameo in microgame 2004 Game Boy Advance
13 WarioWare: Smooth Moves Cameos in microgames 2006 Wii
14 Super Smash Bros. Brawl Playable character(s) 2008 Wii
15 WarioWare: D.I.Y. Cameo in microgame 2009 Nintendo DS
16 WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase Cameo in microgame 2009 Wii (WiiWare)
17 Super Mario 3D World Cameo in Rainbow Run 2013 Wii U
18 Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Playable character(s) 2014 Nintendo 3DS
19 Mario Kart 8 (via The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8) Downloadable playable character 2014 Wii U
20 Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Playable character(s) 2014 Wii U
21 Super Mario Maker amiibo Costumes 2015 Wii U
22 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Playable character 2017 Nintendo Switch
23 WarioWare Gold Cameos in microgames 2018 Nintendo 3DS
24 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Playable character(s) 2018 Nintendo Switch
25 Super Mario Maker 2 (version 2.0) Playable character via Master Sword power-up 2019 Nintendo Switch
26 Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Cameo in Rainbow Run 2021 Nintendo Switch
27 WarioWare: Get It Together! Cameo in microgame 2021 Nintendo Switch
28 WarioWare: Move It! Cameo in microgame 2023 Nintendo Switch
29 Super Mario RPG Cameo in Rose Town Inn 2023 Nintendo Switch
30 Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Playable character 2024 Nintendo Switch

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Link.

Names in other languages[edit]

Link[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese リンク[?]
Rinku 		Transliteration of international name
Chinese 林克[?]
Línkè 		Transliteration of international name
Dutch Link[?] -
French Link[?] -
German Link[?] -
Greek Λίνκ[?]
Link 		Transliteration of international name
Italian Link[?] -
Korean 링크[?]
Ringkeu 		Transliteration of international name
Portuguese Link[?] -
Russian Линк[?]
Link 		Transliteration of international name
Spanish Link[?] -

Dark Link[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ダークリンク[?]
Dāku Rinku 		Dark Link
Chinese 暗黑林克[?]
Ànhēi Línkè 		Dark Link
French Link Noir[?] Black Link
German Schatten-Link[?] Shadow Link
Italian Link Ombra[?] Shadow Link
Russian Дарк Линк[?]
Dark Link 		Dark Link
Spanish Link Oscuro[?] Dark Link

Young Link[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese こどもリンク[?]
Kodomo Rinku 		Child Link. His name is still announced as "Young Link" in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Ultimate when set to Japanese.
Chinese 年幼林克[?]
Niányòu Línkè 		Young Link
Dutch Jonge Link[?] Young Link
French (NOA) Link Enfant[?] Child Link
French (NOE) Link (Jeune)[?] Link (Young)
German Junger Link[?] Young Link
Italian Link giovane
Link bambino[?] 		Young Link
Child Link
Korean 소년 링크[?]
Sonyeon Ringkeu 		-
Russian Юный Линк[?]
Yunyy Link 		-
Spanish Link niño[?] Kid Link

Toon Link[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese トゥーンリンク[?]
Tūn Rinku 		Toon Link
Chinese 卡通林克[?]
Kǎtōng Línkè 		Cartoon Link
Dutch Toon Link[?] -
French Link Cartoon[?] Cartoon Link
German Toon-Link[?] Toon Link
Italian Link cartone[?] Cartoon Link
Korean 툰 링크[?]
Tun Ringkeu 		Toon Link
Portuguese Link Cartoon[?] Cartoon Link
Russian Мульт-Линк[?]
Mult-Link 		Cartoon Link
Spanish Toon Link[?] -

Trivia[edit]

External links[edit]

Link coverage on other NIWA wikis:

References[edit]

  1. ^ Koczwara, Michael (September 6, 2014). New Details from Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Event in Japan. Mario Party Legacy (English). Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  2. ^ balladofwindfishes (June 24, 2023). The experiment was just to pick BotW Link and see if CPU tunic Link was ever picked as a CPU in vs mode. Reddit. Retrieved July 13, 2023. (Archived July 13, 2023, 18:44:57 UTC via archive.today.)
  3. ^ Super Mario Odyssey § Unused Costumes. The Cutting Room Floor. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  4. ^ Super Mario Maker 2 Free DLC Updates Ver. 2.0.0. Play Nintendo (American English). Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  5. ^ rawmeatcowboy (November 15, 2009). Charles Martinet told Miyamoto that he wanted to voice Link, doesn't believe Nintendo has competition. Go Nintendo (English). Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Rawmeatcowboy (May 4, 2011). Miyamoto comments on 'Toon Link', knows many people don't like the style. GoNintendo. Archived May 10, 2011, 00:33:03 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
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Street Fighter Blanka • Chun-Li • Dhalsim • Zangief
Other Chuckie • Conker • Don-chan • Elvira • Erik, Baleog and Olaf • Inspector Gadget • Joe and Mac • Kid Klown • King Kong • Mametchi • Netty • Plok • Pooka • Tamadra
The above characters and species pertain to other media franchises, but make at least one appearance within the Super Mario franchise that is playable, interactable, or plot-relevant.
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Mario forms
2D-style Super Mario games Regular Balloon Mario • Big Mario • Boomerang Mario • Bubble Mario • Builder Mario • Bunny Mario • Cape Mario • Cat Mario • Costume Mario • Drill Mario • Elephant Mario • Fire Mario • Flying Squirrel Mario • Frog Mario • Hammer Mario • Link • Mini Mario • Penguin Mario • Propeller Mario • Raccoon Mario • Shell Mario • Small Mario • Superball Mario • Super Mario • Tanooki Mario • Weird Mario
Other Balloon Mario • Bomb Mario • Double Mario • Ghost (form) • Giga Cat Mario • Gold Mario • Headphone Mario • Invincible Mario • Lucky Cat Mario • Mega Mario • Micro Mario • P Flying Squirrel Mario • Statue Mario • White Cat Mario • White Raccoon Mario • White Tanooki Mario
Wonder Effects Balloon Mario • Biyon Mario • Goomba Mario • Hoppycat Mario • Metal Mario • Puffy Lift Mario • Spike-Ball Mario • Wubba Mario
3D-style Super Mario games Regular Bee Mario • Boo Mario • Capture • Cloud Mario • Rock Mario • Spring Mario
Temporary Balloon Mario • Fire Mario • Flying Mario • Ice Mario (Super Mario Galaxy) • Metal Mario • Vanish Mario • Wing Mario
Mario RPGs Overworld abilities Baby Cakes • Boat Mode • Bro Ball • Paper Mode • Plane Mode • Pump Mario • Tube Mode
Status effects Mushroom (status effect) • Scarecrow (status effect) • Stone (status effect)
Mario Party 8 Bitsize Candy • Bloway Candy • Bowlo Candy • Bowser Candy • Bullet Candy • Cashzap Candy • Duelo Candy • Springo Candy • Thwomp Candy • Vampire Candy • Weeglee Candy
Super Mario-kun 3UP Mario • 5UP Mario • Block Mario • Coin Mario • Dangan Mario • Fireball Mario • Golden Mario • Hata Mario • Jumping Mario • Marikuri • Mari Mario • Mario ×99 • Medal Mario • Miracle Mario • Mogura Mario • Mushroom Mario • Nikoniko Mario • Pata Mario • San Mario • Skeleton Mario • Super Mariroido • Super Power-Up Mario • Tetris Mario • Water Stream Mario
Other Ball • Dr. Mario • Giant Mario • Koopa Zombie • Super-Duper Mario Bros. • Super Mario Great
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Super Smash Bros.
Playable characters Donkey Kong • Fox • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Samus • Yoshi • Others
Non-playable characters Bob-omb • Whispy Woods
Bosses Giant Donkey Kong • Metal Mario
Stages Peach's Castle • Yoshi's Island • Congo Jungle • Hyrule Castle • Meta Crystal • Mushroom Kingdom • Others
Items Barrel • Bob-omb • Crate • Egg • Fire Flower • Green Shell • Hammer • Red Shell • Star • Star Rod • Target
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Down
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Mario Tornado
Luigi Green Fireball Luigi Cyclone
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Hand Slap
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Yoshi Bomb
Other Gallery • Glitches • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Smash Card • Staff
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Super Smash Bros. Melee
Playable characters Mario • Donkey Kong • Link • Samus • Yoshi • Kirby • Fox • Bowser • Peach • Luigi • Mr. Game & Watch • Dr. Mario • Others (64 · Melee)
Non-playable characters Toad • Sandbag • Banzai Bill • Shy Guy • Pidgit • Birdo • Klaptrap • Whispy Woods • Super Happy Tree • Goomba • Koopa Troopa • Koopa Paratroopa • Adventure Mode enemies
Bosses Giant Donkey Kong • Metal Mario • Giga Bowser
Stages New Stages Princess Peach's Castle • Kongo Jungle • Yoshi's Story • Rainbow Cruise • Jungle Japes • Yoshi's Island • Mushroom Kingdom • Mushroom Kingdom II • Mushroom Kingdom (Adventure Mode) • Others
Past Stages Yoshi's Island • Kongo Jungle • Other
Items Apple • Barrel Cannon • Freezie • Metal Box • Party Ball • Poison Mushroom • Starman • Super Mushroom • Super Scope • Trophy
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape Mario Tornado
Dr. Mario Megavitamins Super Sheet Dr. Tornado
Luigi Green Fireball Green Missile Luigi Cyclone
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Headbutt Hand Slap
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Egg Roll Yoshi Bomb
Bowser Fire Breath Whirling Fortress Koopa Klaw Bowser Bomb
Peach Toad Peach Parasol Peach Bomber Vegetable
Other Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff • Trophies
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Playable characters Mario • Link • Samus • Kirby • Fox • Bowser • Donkey Kong • Yoshi • Peach • Wario • Diddy Kong • Luigi • R.O.B. • Mr. Game & Watch • Sonic • Others (64 · Melee · Brawl)
Final Smash characters Giga Bowser • Wario-Man
Assist Trophies Hammer Bro • Kat & Ana • Lakitu & Spinies • Mr. Resetti • Nintendog • Shadow • Waluigi
Enemies Petey Piranha • Goomba • Giant Goomba • Koopa Troopa • Koopa Paratroopa • Hammer Bro • Bullet Bill • Subspace Army • Shy Guy • Klaptrap • False Character
Stages Normal 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Bros. • Mario Circuit • Mushroomy Kingdom • Rumble Falls • WarioWare, Inc. • Yoshi's Island • Others
Melee stages Jungle Japes • Rainbow Cruise • Yoshi's Island • Others
Items Assist Trophy • Banana Peel • Barrel • Bob-omb • CD • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Key • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Peach • Peanut • Poison Mushroom • Soccer Ball • Spring • Stickers (complete list) • Super Mushroom • Super Scope • Starman • Star Rod • Vegetables • Wario Bike
Subspace Emissary levels The Cave • The Jungle • The Lake • The Swamp • Others
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape F.L.U.D.D. Mario Finale
Luigi Green Fireball Green Missile Luigi Cyclone Negative Zone
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Headbutt Hand Slap Konga Beat
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Egg Roll Yoshi Bomb Super Dragon
Bowser Fire Breath Whirling Fortress Flying Slam Bowser Bomb Giga Bowser
Peach Toad Peach Parasol Peach Bomber Vegetable Peach Blossom
Wario Chomp Corkscrew Wario Bike Wario Waft Wario-Man
Diddy Kong Peanut Popgun Rocketbarrel Boost Monkey Flip Banana Peel Rocketbarrel Barrage
Miscellaneous Blue Falcon • Cargo • Chaos Emerald • Kart
Further info Assist Trophy characters • Final Smashes • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Snake's codec conversations • Sound test • Staff • Trophies
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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Playable characters Bowser • Bowser Jr. / Koopalings (Larry · Morton · Wendy · Iggy · Roy · Lemmy · Ludwig) • Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong • Dr. Mario • Fox • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Mega Man • Mii Fighter • Mr. Game & Watch • Pac-Man • Peach • R.O.B. • Rosalina & Luma • Samus • Sonic • Villager • Wario • Yoshi • Others (64 · Melee · Brawl · 3DS / Wii U)
Final Smash characters Giga Bowser • Shadow Mario • Wario-Man
Assist Trophy characters Ashley • Chain Chomp • Hammer Bro • Isabelle • Kat & Ana • Lakitu & Spinies • Nintendog • Shadow • Waluigi
Enemies Banzai Bill • Big Goomba • Bill Blaster • Bullet Bill • Chain Chomp • Flame Chomp • Fly Guy • Goomba • Hammer Bro • Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Troopa • Kritter • Lakitu • Magikoopa • Nabbit • Pooka • Shy Guy • Spike Top • Tiki Buzz • Others
Stages Nintendo 3DS 3D Land • Golden Plains • Jungle Japes • Mushroomy Kingdom • Paper Mario • Rainbow Road • WarioWare, Inc. • Yoshi's Island • Others (Melee · Brawl · 3DS)
Wii U 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Gamer • Jungle Hijinxs • Kongo Jungle • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Circuit (Brawl) • Mario Circuit • Mario Galaxy • Mushroom Kingdom U • Woolly World • Wrecking Crew • Wuhu Island • Yoshi's Island • Others (Melee · Brawl · Wii U)
Both Hyrule Castle (64) (DLC) • Peach's Castle (64) (DLC) • Super Mario Maker (DLC) • Others (64 · 3DS / Wii U)
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape F.L.U.D.D. Mario Finale
Dr. Mario Megavitamins Super Sheet Dr. Tornado Doctor Finale
Luigi Green Fireball Green Missile Luigi Cyclone Poltergust 5000
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Headbutt Hand Slap Konga Beat
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Egg Roll Yoshi Bomb Super Dragon
Bowser Fire Breath Whirling Fortress Flying Slam Bowser Bomb Giga Bowser
Peach Toad Peach Parasol Peach Bomber Vegetable Peach Blossom
Wario Chomp Corkscrew Wario Bike Wario Waft Wario-Man
Diddy Kong Peanut Popgun Rocketbarrel Boost Monkey Flip Banana Peel Rocketbarrel Barrage
Rosalina & Luma Luma Shot Launch Star Star Bits Gravitational Pull Power Star
Bowser Jr. Clown Cannon Abandon Ship Clown Kart Dash Mechakoopa Shadow Mario Paint
Items Assist Trophy • Banana Peel • Barrel • Beehive • Bob-omb • Boomerang • Bullet Bill • CD • Crate • Fire Bar • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Grass • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Poison Mushroom • POW Block • Soccer Ball • Spiny Shell • Spring • Super Star • Star Rod • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Scope • Treasure chest • Trophy
Other Assist Trophy characters • Challenges (3DS) • Challenges (Wii U) • Equipment • F.L.U.D.D. • Final Smashes • Gallery (3DS) • Gallery (Wii U) • Glitches (3DS) • Glitches (Wii U) • Home-Run Contest • Mii Outfits • Mii Headgear • Original soundtrack • Palutena's Guidance conversations • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Special Orders • Sound test • Staff (3DS) • Staff (Wii U) • Target Blast • Trophies (3DS) • Trophies (Wii U) • Trophy Rush
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Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Drivers
Featherweight Baby Mario • Baby Luigi • Baby Peach • Baby Daisy • Baby Rosalina • Lemmy • Dry BonesTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Light Toad • Koopa Troopa • Shy Guy (Light-bluea · Blacka · Greena · Yellowa · Whitea · Bluea · Pinka · Orangea) • Lakitu • Toadette • Larry • Wendy • Cat Peacha • Villager (Female)a • Isabellea • Bowser Jr.Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Inkling GirlTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Diddy KongTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec
Medium Peach • Daisy • Yoshi (Light-bluea · Blacka · Reda · Yellowa · Whitea · Bluea · Pinka · Orangea) • Mario • Luigi • Iggy • Ludwig • Tanooki Marioa • Villager (Male)a • Inkling BoyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • BirdoTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec (Light-blue Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · Black Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · Red Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · Yellow Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · White Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · Blue Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · Green Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · Orange Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec) • KamekTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • PeachetteTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec
Cruiser Rosalina • Donkey Kong • Waluigi • Roy • Linka • King BooTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • WigglerTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • PaulineTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec
Heavy Metal Mario (GoldTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe) • Pink Gold Peach • Bowser • Wario • Morton • Dry Bowsera • Petey PiranhaTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Funky KongTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec
Any Mii
Vehicle parts
Bodies Karts Standard Kart • Pipe Frame • Mach 8 • Steel Driver • Cat Cruiser • Circuit Special • Tri-Speeder • Badwagon • Prancer • Biddybuggy • Landship • Sneeker • Sports Coupe • Gold Standard • GLAa • W 25 Silver Arrowa • 300 SL Roadstera • Blue Falcona • Tanooki Karta • B Dashera • Streetlea • P-Winga • Koopa ClownTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Standard bikes Standard Bike • The Duke • Flame Rider • Varmint • Mr. Scooty • City Trippera • Master Cycle ZeroTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxeb
Sport bikes Comet • Sport Bike • Jet Bike • Yoshi Bike • Master Cyclea
ATVs Standard ATV • Wild Wiggler • Teddy Buggy • Bone Rattlera • Splat BuggyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • InkstrikerTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Tires Standard • Monster • Roller • Slim • Slick • Metal • Button • Off-Road • Sponge • Wood • Cushion • Blue Standard • Hot Monster • Azure Roller • Crimson Slim • Cyber Slick • Retro Off-Road • Gold Tires • GLA Tiresa • Triforce Tiresa • Leaf Tiresa • Ancient TiresTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxeb
Gliders Super Glider • Cloud Glider • Wario Wing • Waddle Wing • Peach Parasol • Parachute • Parafoil • Flower Glider • Bowser Kite • Plane Glider • MKTV Parafoil • Gold Glider • Hylian Kitea • Paper Glidera • ParagliderTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxeb
Courses
New courses Mushroom Cup Mario Kart Stadium • Water Park • Sweet Sweet Canyon • Thwomp Ruins
Flower Cup Mario Circuit • Toad Harbor • Twisted Mansion • Shy Guy Falls
Star Cup Sunshine Airport • Dolphin Shoals • Electrodrome • Mount Wario
Special Cup Cloudtop Cruise • Bone-Dry Dunes • Bowser's Castle • Rainbow Road
Classic courses Shell Cup Wii Moo Moo Meadows • GBA Mario Circuit • DS Cheep Cheep Beach • N64 Toad's Turnpike
Banana Cup GCN Dry Dry Desert • SNES Donut Plains 3 • N64 Royal Raceway • 3DS DK Jungle
Leaf Cup DS Wario Stadium • GCN Sherbet Land • 3DS Music Park • N64 Yoshi Valley
Lightning Cup DS Tick-Tock Clock • 3DS Piranha Plant Slide • Wii Grumble Volcano • N64 Rainbow Road
DLC coursesa Egg Cup GCN Yoshi Circuit • Excitebike Arena • Dragon Driftway • Mute City
Triforce Cup Wii Wario's Gold Mine • SNES Rainbow Road • Ice Ice Outpost • Hyrule Circuit
Crossing Cup GCN Baby Park • GBA Cheese Land • Wild Woods • Animal Crossing
Bell Cup 3DS Neo Bowser City • GBA Ribbon Road • Super Bell Subway • Big Blue
Booster coursesTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec Golden Dash Cup Tour Paris Promenade • 3DS Toad Circuit • N64 Choco Mountain • Wii Coconut Mall
Lucky Cat Cup Tour Tokyo Blur • DS Shroom Ridge • GBA Sky Garden • Ninja Hideaway
Turnip Cup Tour New York Minute • SNES Mario Circuit 3 • N64 Kalimari Desert • DS Waluigi Pinball
Propeller Cup Tour Sydney Sprint • GBA Snow Land • Wii Mushroom Gorge • Sky-High Sundae
Rock Cup Tour London Loop • GBA Boo Lake • 3DS Rock Rock Mountain • Wii Maple Treeway
Moon Cup Tour Berlin Byways • DS Peach Gardens • Merry Mountain • 3DS Rainbow Road
Fruit Cup Tour Amsterdam Drift • GBA Riverside Park • Wii DK Summit • Yoshi's Island
Boomerang Cup Tour Bangkok Rush • DS Mario Circuit • GCN Waluigi Stadium • Tour Singapore Speedway
Feather Cup Tour Athens Dash • GCN Daisy Cruiser • Wii Moonview Highway • Squeaky Clean Sprint
Cherry Cup Tour Los Angeles Laps • GBA Sunset Wilds • Wii Koopa Cape • Tour Vancouver Velocity
Acorn Cup Tour Rome Avanti • GCN DK Mountain • Wii Daisy Circuit • Piranha Plant Cove
Spiny Cup Tour Madrid Drive • 3DS Rosalina's Ice World • SNES Bowser Castle 3 • Wii Rainbow Road
Battle courses Wii U Crazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 Wii Moo Moo Meadows • GCN Dry Dry Desert • SNES Donut Plains 3 • N64 Toad's Turnpike • Mario Circuit • GCN Sherbet Land • N64 Yoshi Valley • Toad Harbor
Switch Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 3DS Wuhu Town • GCN Luigi's Mansion • SNES Battle Course 1 • Urchin Underpass • Dragon Palace • Battle Stadium • Sweet Sweet Kingdom • Lunar Colony
Other
Items Banana • Blooper • BooTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Boomerang Flower • Bullet Bill • Coin • Crazy Eight • FeatherTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Fire Flower • Golden Mushroom • Green Shell • Lightning • Mushroom • Piranha Plant • Red Shell • Spiny Shell • Super Horn • Triple Bananas • Triple Green Shells • Triple Mushrooms • Triple Red Shells
Course objects Antigravity Panel • Arrow fieldTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Barrel • Bath BombTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Beach BallTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Bella • Board • Bob-omb CarTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Boulder • Bowser Statue • Bus • BumperTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Cannon • Car • Cargo truck • CashTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Ceiling NeedleTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Coin • Crate • Current • Dash Panel • Dash panel ramp truck • Drain pipe • Falling Pillar • Fire Bar • Fire Chain • FlipperTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Glide Ramp • Goal RingTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • HoopTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Hot-air balloon • Half-pipeTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • IcicleTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Item Box • Lava Geyser • Leaf pilea • Master Sworda • Mecha Piranha PlantTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Metal ballTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Millstone • Mine Carta • Mushroom PlatformTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Mushroom TrampolineTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Oil slick • Pickup truck • Pita • Ring • Rupeea • Snowboya • Snowman • Spin Boost Pillar • Spinner • Submarine • TableTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Tire • Toy DuckTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Toy GoombaTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Traffic cone • Traina • Volcanic debris • Water GeyserTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Winged CloudTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec
Enemies and species Big WigglerTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Bone Piranha Plant • Boo • Bouncing Note • Bowser Monument • BulberTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Chain Chomp • Cheep Cheep • ClampyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Deku Babaa • Dolphin • Dry Bones • Exploring Shy GuyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Fire Piranha PlantTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Fire Snake • Fish Bone • Freezie • Frogoon • FuzzyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Goomba • Goomba Tower • GoonieTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Hammer Knight • Huffin PuffinTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Incoming ChompTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Innertube GoombaTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Jellybeam • Keesea • Manta • Mecha Cheep • Mechakoopa • Mini Toada • Monty Mole • Moo Moo • Mr. Resettia • Nep-EnutTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Noki • PenguinTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Petal GuyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Pianta • Piranha Plant • Pokey • PtooieTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Raving Piranha Plant • Rocky WrenchTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Screaming Pillar • Sidestepper • Skating Shy Guy • Small bird • Snowboarding Shy GuyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Star Thwompa • Stilt GuyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Swoop • Thwomp • Tiki Goon • Toad • Unagi • WhompTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Yoshi
Techniques Anti-gravity • Drift • Hop • Mini-Turbo • Rocket Start • Slipstream • Spin Boost • Spin Turn • Jump Boost • U-turn • Underwater driving
Notable areas, landmarks, and sightings AmsterdamTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Athens (Hadrian's Arch · Parthenon) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • BangkokTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Berlin (Berlin Wall · Brandenburg Gate · Charlottenburg Palace) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Bowser's Castle • DK's Tree House • Hammer Bros. Sphinx • London (Big Ben · Tower Bridge · Tower of London) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Luigi's Mansion • Madrid (Prado Museum · Ventas Bullring) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • New York (Empire State Building · Statue of Liberty · Rockefeller Center) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Paris (Arc de Triomphe · Cathedral of Notre Dame · Eiffel Tower · Louvre) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Rome (Colosseum · Spanish Steps · Trevi Fountain) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Peach's Castle • SydneyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • TokyoTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • VancouverTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec
Official tournaments Mario Kart 8 Mario Kart 8 promotion tour • Mario Kart 8 Championship 2014
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe North America NOA 150cc Tournament and NOA Battlethon • Mario Kart North American Open • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Holiday Fun Run • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup 2022 • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe North American Qualifier 2022 • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe North American Qualifier 2023 • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup 2023 • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship 2023 Qualifier • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship 2023
Australia and New Zealand Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Super Saturdays • Mario Kart AU/NZ My Nintendo Cup • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: AU/NZ Grand Prix
China Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Summit Invitational Tournament • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Tournaments (2021 Tencent series) • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe National Battle Team Open Tournament • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Open Team Championship
Europe Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Seasonal Circuit • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe European Championship 2023
Hong Kong Nintendo HK 2021 Cup
Japan Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Challenge • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Challenge Final Stage
Spain TorneoMK8D
UK and Ireland Nintendo UK VS Cup • Nintendo VS UK Cup
Miscellaneous Andrew TregoCrazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8a • "Blue Shell Blues"Crazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • Cheesea • Daisy Cruisera • DK's Tree House • Emblem • Finish line • From the PitCrazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • Gallery (Deluxe) • Ghost • Glitches • Gravity • HeartTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Highlight Reel • Hyrule Castlea • In-game statistics (Deluxe) • Item probability distributions • Lakitu • The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8a • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course PassTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Mario Kart Band • Mario Kart TV • Mercedes-Benz × Mario Kart 8a • MiiverseCrazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • PoochyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Pre-release and unused contentCrazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • ShoeTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • SoundtrackCrazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • Sponsors • Staff (Mario Kart 8 · Mario Kart 8 Deluxe · Booster Course Pass) • Stamp (list) Crazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • Update historyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Crazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 Indicates exclusivity to Mario Kart 8
a Indicates downloadable content in Mario Kart 8
Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Indicates exclusivity to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
b Indicates content available in version 1.6.0 and later of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
c Indicates content available in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass
Related Play Nintendo activities:
Take a spin in one of these beauties!Crazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • Racing through this pollTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • One cup, four tracks…Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Leaf it to meTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Gaming gardens trivia quizTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Memory Match-UpTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Playable fighters Banjo & Kazooie (DLC) • Bowser • Bowser Jr. / Koopalings (Larry · Morton · Wendy · Iggy · Roy · Lemmy · Ludwig) • Daisy • Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong • Dr. Mario • Fox • Inkling • Isabelle • King K. Rool • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Mega Man • Mii Fighter • Mr. Game & Watch • Pac-Man • Peach • Piranha Plant (DLC) • R.O.B. • Rosalina & Luma • Samus • Sonic • Villager • Wario • Yoshi • Others
Assist Trophy characters Ashley • Bomberman • Chain Chomp • Flies & Hand • Hammer Bro • Klaptrap • Knuckles • Nintendog • Shadow • Thwomp • Waluigi • Wily Capsule
Bosses Giant Donkey Kong • Giga Bowser • Metal Mario
Stages 3D Land • 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Figure-8 Circuit • Gamer • Golden Plains • Hyrule Castle • Jungle Japes • Kongo Falls • Kongo Jungle • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Bros. • Mario Circuit (Wii U) • Mario Galaxy • Mushroom Kingdom (64) • Mushroom Kingdom II • Mushroom Kingdom U • Mushroomy Kingdom • New Donk City Hall • Paper Mario • Peach's Castle (64) • Princess Peach's Castle (Melee) • Rainbow Cruise • Super Happy Tree • Super Mario Maker • WarioWare, Inc. • Wrecking Crew • Wuhu Island • Yoshi's Island (Brawl) • Yoshi's Island (Melee) • Yoshi's Story • Others
Items Assist Trophy • Banana Gun • Banana Peel • Barrel • Beehive • Bob-omb • Boomerang • Bullet Bill • Crate • Fire Bar • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Grass • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Poison Mushroom • POW Block • Soccer Ball • Spiny Shell • Star Rod • Super Launch Star • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Scope
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape F.L.U.D.D. Mario Finale
Dr. Mario Megavitamins Super Sheet Dr. Tornado Doctor Finale
Luigi Green Fireball Green Missile Luigi Cyclone Poltergust G-00
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Headbutt Hand Slap Jungle Rush
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Egg Roll Yoshi Bomb Stampede!
Bowser Fire Breath Whirling Fortress Flying Slam Bowser Bomb Giga Bowser Punch
Peach Toad Peach Parasol Peach Bomber Vegetable Peach Blossom
Daisy Daisy Parasol Daisy Bomber Daisy Blossom
Wario Chomp Corkscrew Wario Bike Wario Waft Wario-Man
Diddy Kong Peanut Popgun Rocketbarrel Boost Monkey Flip Banana Peel Hyper Rocketbarrel
Rosalina & Luma Luma Shot Launch Star Star Bits Gravitational Pull Grand Star
Bowser Jr. Clown Cannon Abandon Ship Clown Kart Dash Mechakoopa Shadow Mario Paint
King K. Rool Blunderbuss Propellerpack Crownerang Gut Check Blast-o-Matic
Piranha Plant Ptooie Piranhacopter Poison Breath Long-Stem Strike Petey Piranha
Other Assist Trophy characters • Break Free (Lead the Way) • Challenges • Final Smashes • Jump Up, Super Star! • Palutena's Guidance • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Smash Taunt characters • Snake's codec conversations • Sound test • Spirits (1–500 · 501–1000 · 1001–1500 · 1501–1513) • Staff
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Super Mario Maker 2
Characters Playable characters Mario • Luigi • Toad • Toadette
Supporting characters Coursebot • Worldbotb • Mr. Eraser • Nina • Princess Peach • Undodog • Yamamura • Partrick • Soundfrog • Toads • Yoshi/Red Yoshi
Course elements Game styles Super Mario Bros. • Super Mario Bros. 3 • Super Mario World • New Super Mario Bros. U • Super Mario 3D World
Themes Ground • Underground • Underwater • Ghost House • Airship • Castle • Desert • Snow • Forest • Sky
Terrain ? Block • Brick Block/Rotating Block • Bridge • Clear Pipe • Cloud Block • Crystal Block • Donut Block • Frozen Coina • Ground • Hard Block • Hidden Block • Ice Block • Mushroom Platform • Note Block/Music Block • P Blocka • Warp Pipe • Rock Block • Semisolid Platform • Slope • Spike Block • Spike Trap
Items 1-Up Mushroom/Rotten Mushroom • 10-Coin/30-Coin/50-Coin • Big Mushroom • Boomerang Flowerb • Bullet Bill Maskb • Cannon Boxb • Coin • Cape Feather • Fire Flower • Frog Suitb • Goomba Maskb • Goomba's Shoe/Stiletto • Master Sworda • Pink Coin • Power Balloonb • Propeller Boxb • Propeller Mushroom • Red POW Boxb • SMB2 Mushroomb • Super Acornb • Super Bell • Super Hammer • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Star • Superball Flower • Yoshi's Egg/Big Red Yoshi's Egg
Enemies Angry Sun/Moon • Ant Trooper/Big Ant Trooper • Blooper/Big Blooper/Blooper Nanny/Blooper Baby • Bob-omb/Mega Bob-omb/Parabomb • Boo/Big Boo/Boo Buddies/Stretch • Boom Boom • Bowser/Meowser • Bowser Jr. • Bully/Big Bully • Buzzy Beetle/Big Buzzy Beetle/Buzzy Beetle Tower/Para-Beetle/Heavy Para-Beetle/Buzzy Shell • Chain Chomp/Big Chain Chomp • Charvaargh • Cheep Cheep/Big Cheep Cheep/Blurp (SMW)/Deep Cheep/Big Deep Cheep • Dry Bones/Mega Dry Bones/Parabones/Dry Bones Shell • Fire Bro/Heavy Fire Bro • Fire Piranha Plant/Big Fire Piranha • Fish Bone • Goomba/Mega Goomba/Paragoomba/Big Paragoomba/Galoomba (SMW)/Big Galoomba (SMW)/Flying Goomba (SMW)/Para-Goomba (SMW)/ Goombrat/Kodeka Kakibō/Goombud (SMW)/Goomba Tower/Shoe Goomba/Stiletto Goomba • Hammer Bro/Sledge Bro • Hop-Chops • Horned Ant Trooper • Jelectro • Jumping Piranha Plant • Koopa Clown Car/Junior Clown Car/Fire Koopa Clown Car/Fire Junior Clown Car • Koopa Troopa/Big Koopa Troopa/Koopa Paratroopa/Big Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Troopa Car • Koopalingsb (Larry · Morton · Wendy · Iggy · Roy · Lemmy · Ludwig) • Lakitu • Lava Bubble/Big Lava Bubble • Magikoopa/Big Magikoopa • Mechakoopab/Blasta Mechakoopab/Zappa Mechakoopab/Mega Mechakoopab • Monty Mole/Big Monty Mole • Muncher • Peepa • Piranha Creeper • Piranha Plant/Big Piranha Plant • Pokeya/Snow Pokeya • Pom Pom • Porcupuffer • Rocky Wrench/Mega Rocky Wrench • Skipsqueak • Spikea/Mega Spikea • Spike Balla/Giant Spiked Balla/Snowballa • Spike Top/Spiky Parabuzzy • Spiny/Big Spiny/Spiny Shell • Spiny Egg • Spiny Skipsqueak • Stingby/Mega Stingby • Thwomp/Big Thwomp • Unshelled Koopa • Wiggler/Big Wiggler
Gizmos ! Block • Arrow Sign • Banzai Bill • Bill Blaster/Bull's-Eye Blaster • Blinking Block • Bumper • Bull's-Eye Banzai/Cat Banzai Bill • Bull's-Eye Bill/Cat Bullet Bill • Bullet Bill • Burner • Cannon/Giant cannon • Cannonball/Giant cannonball • Conveyor Belt/ON/OFF Conveyor Belt • Checkpoint Flag • Crate • Dash Blocka • Fire Bar • Grinder • Icicle • Mushroom Trampoline/ON/OFF Trampolineb • Key/Cursed Keyb • Lava Lift • Lift/Flimsy Lift/Cloud Lift • ON/OFF Switch/Dotted-Line Block • One-Way Wall • P Switch • POW Block • Red POW Block • Seesaw • Skewer • Snake Block • Swinging Claw • Track • Track Block • Trampoline • Tree • Twister • Vine • Warp Box/Warp Box (With Key) • Warp Door/P Warp Door/Key Door
Miscellaneous Starting blocks • Stone (Story Mode) • Toad (Story Mode) • Wings
Mario's moves Charge jumpb (SMB) • Crawl (SM3DW) • Crouch • Crouch Jump (SM3DW) • Dash • Dive (SM3DW) • Double Jump (NSMBU) • Drill Spin (NSMBU & SM3DWb) • Ground Pound (NSMBU & SM3DW) • Jump • Long Jump (SM3DW) • Midair Spin (NSMBU) • Roll (SM3DW) • Slide (all except SMB) • Spin Jump (SMW, NSMBU, & SM3DW) • Swim • Triple Jump (NSMBU) • Wall Jump (NSMBU & SM3DW)
Miscellaneous Assist parts • Course Maker • Fan-made courses highlighted by Nintendo • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Mii outfits • Minigamesb (Catch & Win! • Match & Win! • Pop & Win!) • Ninji* • Peach's Castle • Phantob • Quotes • Sound effects • Staff • Yamamura's Dojo
a In version 2.0 or later
b In version 3.0 or later
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