Breath of the Wild Key Characters

This is a list of key characters found in Breath of the Wild.

Champions

Link

Main article: Link (Breath of the Wild)

Link, also known as the Hero of Hyrule, is the primary protagonist in Breath of the Wild. One hundred years prior to the game's current events, Link was chosen by the Master Sword to become wielder of the sacred blade and the one who would defeat Calamity Ganon. At the same time, Link was made Princess Zelda's appointed knight, and most of Link's memories entail his journeys during this time as Princess Zelda's protector.

Zelda

Main article: Zelda (Breath of the Wild)

Zelda appears in Breath of the Wild, once again as the princess of Hyrule. From a young age, Zelda was scholarly and interested in research. This eventually transformed into a passion with the discovery of the Guardians and the Divine Beasts early in her life.

Daruk

Main article: Daruk

Daruk was the Champion of the Gorons chosen to pilot the Divine Beast Vah Rudania before his death at the hands of Fireblight Ganon. He once lived in Goron City before his demise, and was considered a powerful warrior.

Mipha

Main article: Mipha

Mipha was the former Champion of the Zora chosen by Zelda to pilot the Divine Beast Vah Ruta before her death at the hands of Waterblight Ganon. She was the daughter of King Dorephan and older sister of Prince Sidon. She was also romantically interested in Link and created the Zora Armor for him. Mipha specialized in healing magic, but was also skilled with a spear and wielded the Lightscale Trident.

Revali

Main article: Revali

Revali once lived in Rito Village and was considered one of the best warriors of his race. Before Calamity Ganon's return, he was chosen by King Rhoam and Princess Zelda to become the Rito Champion and pilot of the Divine Beast Vah Medoh. He was later killed when Windblight Ganon took over the Divine Beast.

Urbosa

Main article: Urbosa

Urbosa was the Champion of the Gerudo, as the pilot of Divine Beast Vah Naboris until she was killed by Thunderblight Ganon. She was known for wielding the treasures of the Gerudo people, the Scimitar of the Seven and the Daybreaker shield. It is thought that Riju is a descendant of Urbosa.

Plot-Related Characters

Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule

Main article: Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule

King Rhoam was the "Last King of Hyrule" and the father of Princess Zelda. A century ago, King Rhoam, aided by the four Champions and the Divine Beasts, attempted to stop Calamity Ganon from destroying the world, but was unsuccessful. In the present day, he, as a spirit, teaches Link his history atop the Temple of Time.

Impa

Main article: Impa

Impa can be found in Kakariko Village, after surviving the Calamity 100 years ago, where she awaits Link, in the presence of her granddaughter Paya. After Link's Sheikah Slate's functionalities are restored, she assists him in recovering his long-lost memories stored in the slate.

Yunobo

Main article: Yunobo

Link first meets Yunobo after saving him from a cave located in the Abandoned North Mine. Yunobo was in the mine to collect some painkiller's for the Goron Boss, Bludo, as his back issues were complicating. Yunobo is grateful for Link rescuing him, and he returns to Goron City. Yunobo later assists Link in climbing Death Mountain, and taking down the Divine Beast Vah Rudania.

Sidon

Main article: Sidon

Prince Sidon is the son of King Dorephan of the Zora and younger brother to Mipha, the Zora Champion. Link first meets Sidon at the base of Zora's River, where he asks for assistance in calming the Divine Beast Vah Ruta.

Teba

Main article: Teba

Teba is a Rito Warrior, and the husband of Saki. He spends most of his time training his aerial combat at the Flight Range. Teba helps Link in taking down the barrier surrounding the airborne Divine Beast Vah Medoh, and eventually boarding the beast itself.

Riju

Main article: Riju

Makeela Riju became chief of the Gerudo after her mother passed away. Though she is considerably young for a chief, she is respected by her people. Following the line of succession, it is thought that she is a direct descendant of Urbosa She helps Link defeat the Divine Beast Vah Naboris after he retrieves the Thunder Helm from the Yiga Clan Hideout. She is very fond of Sand Seals, and has one named Patricia, with her bedroom containing three Sand Seal plush dolls. Buliara is her personal body guard and is extremely protective of her.

Bludo

Main article: Bludo

When Link first meets Bludo, he finds the Goron Boss inflicted with back pain and upset at the annoyance Divine Beast Vah Rudania has been causing on Death Mountain. He asks Link to find Yunobo at the Abandoned North Mine and retrieve the painkillers he needs to take on the Divine Beast. Later, Link discovers that Bludo raised the Bridge of Eldin in attempt to stop Rudania from getting closer to Goron City below.

King Dorephan

Main article: King Dorephan

Dorephan is the leader of the Zora, who reside in the Lanayru region. He is father to Sidon and Mipha — one of the four champions killed in the Calamity 100 years ago. In the present day, he is a benevolent ruler but fears the threat of Divine Beast Vah Ruta. He gifts Link the Zora Armor, which was crafted specifically for Link by Mipha before she perished a century ago.

Kaneli

Main article: Kaneli

Kaneli is the Elder of Rito Village, in the Tabantha Tower region. Link first meets Kaneli at the very top of the village, resting in his rocking chair. Once learning that Link is there to help neutralize the Divine Beast Vah Medoh, he directs him to the Flight Range, in order to meet Teba.

Master Kohga

Main article: Master Kohga

The leader of the Yiga Clan, a group formed with just a single objective: eliminate Link. He sends his minions all over Hyrule in search of you but tends to spend most of his time napping and generally loafing about. Despite this, his mastery of the esoteric arts has earned him a deep respect. Even if he were to die, his followers would never give up on their one and only task.

Great Deku Tree

Main article: Great Deku Tree

Great Fairies

Cotera

Main article: Cotera

Cotera can be found in the woods north of Kakariko Village in West Necluda. She is the subject of the Main Quest "Find the Fairy Fountain".

Kaysa

Main article: Kaysa

Kaysa can be found on the mountain south of Tabantha Tower on the Tabantha Frontier.

Mija

Main article: Mija

Mija can be found in the woods south of Tarrey Town in Akkala.

Tera

Main article: Tera

Tera can be found beneath the Gerudo Great Skeleton in Gerudo Desert, in the extreme south-western corner of the map.

Malanya

Main article: Malanya

Not strictly a Great Fairy, this "horse god" resides in a similar fountain, and also needs rupees to function. It will revive any horse which died while registered to Link.

Other Characters

Beedle

Main article: Beedle

The ever-bizarre Beedle can be seen travelling all over the place, particularly close to Stables, but he has been spotted elsewhere. He becomes essential during Link's quest, providing reasonably priced goods, including arrows and crucial materials to craft elixirs and meals.

Bolson

Main article: Bolson

Bolson is the boss of the aptly-named Bolson Construction, and can be found working with his employees demolishing a house in Hateno Village.

Buliara

Main article: Buliara

Buliara is the guard of the Gerudo Chief, Riju. She is rather protective of the young leader, especially since the Thunder Helm, an ancient Gerudo treasure, was stolen from the town by the vicious Yiga Clan. She eventually comes to trust Link, even after learning he is a Hylian man.

Hestu

Main article: Hestu

This oversized Korok will expand Link's inventory in return for retrieving his maracas and giving him Korok Seeds to fill them. If all 900 seeds are found, he will give him the dubious Hestu's Gift.

Kass

Main article: Kass

Kass is a wandering Rito minstrel who can be found in some unusual locations all over Hyrule. He can be found at some stables, Gerudo Tower, in the deep Faron Woods, and even on the top of a stack in Kitano bay. One thing is always present though: his trusty accordion. He teaches Link old crypic poems, most of which lead to hidden Shrines.

Kilton

Main article: Kilton

The most famous monster enthusiast in all the lands. Kilton can first be found on the lower eye at Skull Lake. After this first encounter, he will visit many towns and villages all over Hyrule, but only during the nighttime, and sells Link various monster-related memorabilia. He has even invented his own currency!

Muzu

Main article: Muzu

Muzu is a Zora attendant at their domain in the Lanayru region. He once taught Mipha and Sidon when they were children. In the present day, he serves the king, and acts as an adviser, though he distrusts Link due to the unforeseen death of Mipha a century passed. Because of this, he refuses to accept Link's assistance, and slyly suggests he fights the Lynel at the peak of Ploymus Mountain to secure some Shock Arrows.

Paya

Main article: Paya

Paya is the granddaughter of Impa, living with her in Kakariko Village. She spends most of her days tending to her home, and often writes entries into her diary. It is known that she has a birthmark in a rather embarrassing location...

Pikango

Main article: Pikango

Pikango is a travelling painter who, in return for giving him a picture of a fairy fountain, will help Link identify the places pictured on his Sheikah Slate, aiding him in recovering his memories

Purah

Main article: Purah

Purah is the director of the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab, working with her partner Symin. She helps Link to restore some essential functions of the Sheikah Slate, including the Camera Rune and Hyrule Compendium. Both herself and Symin take a great interest in ancient Sheikah technology, and are always experimenting with ways to utilize long-lost powers. She took part in an experiment to keep people younger, but it backfired on her and she drastically became younger herself.

Robbie

Main article: Robbie

Robbie is the director of the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab, in the extreme north. Similar to those in Hateno, he takes a great interest in the ancient Guardians, and ways to craft some ancient gear, with the help of his robot Cherry. He helps Link to create some of these ancient tools, such as arrows, weapons and even armor.

Symin

Main article: Symin

Symin is the partner of Purah at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab. He helps Link to restore some essential functions of the Sheikah Slate, including the Camera Rune and Hyrule Compendium. Both Purah and himself take a great interest in ancient Sheikah technology, and are always experimenting with ways to utilize long-lost powers.