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{{Specify|this=the enemy in multiple Zelda games|other=the character in ''Four Swords Adventures'' and ''A Link Between Worlds''|link=[[Shadow Link]]}}
{{Specify|this=the enemy in multiple Zelda games|other=the character in Four Swords Adventures, A Link Between Worlds, and Link's Awakening|link=[[Shadow Link]]}}
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| image = [[File:ShadowLink.png|200px]]<br/>Dark Link from The Adventure of Link
| image = [[File:ShadowLink.png|200px]]
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| caption      = Dark Link from ''The Adventure of Link''
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| game =  ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''
| game =  ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''
| location = [[Great Palace]]<br/>[[Palace of the Four Sword]]<br/>[[Water Temple]]<br/>[[Take 'Em All On]]
| location = [[Great Palace]]<br/>[[Palace of the Four Sword]]<br/>[[Water Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Water Temple]]<br/>[[Take 'Em All On]]
| related = [[Shadow Link]]
| related = [[Shadow Link]]
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First appearing in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', '''Dark Link''' is the representation of the evil inside [[Link]] and usually possesses some of the same abilities and moves as Link.  
'''Dark Link''' is a dark reflection of [[Link]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia]]'', pg. 173}} He usually possesses some of the same abilities and moves as Link.


==Appearances==
==''The Adventure of Link''==
===The Adventure of Link===
{{Main|Dark Link (The Adventure of Link)}}
{{Main|Dark Link (The Adventure of Link)}}
Dark Link, also known as '''Link's Shadow''', first appeared in ''The Adventure of Link'' as the final [[Boss]] who guards the [[Triforce of Courage]] inside the [[Great Palace]]. He serves as the final test created by the [[King of Hyrule]] before Link can obtain the Triforce of Courage.  
Dark Link, also known as '''Link's Shadow''', first appeared in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' as the final [[Boss]] who guards the [[Triforce of Courage]] inside the [[Great Palace]]. He serves as the final test created by the [[King of Hyrule]] before Link can obtain the Triforce of Courage.


{{Clear|left}}
{{Clear|left}}


===A Link to the Past===
==''A Link to the Past''==
{{Main|Dark Link (A Link to the Past)}}
{{Main|Dark Link (A Link to the Past)}}
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] port of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' several [[Dark Link (A Link to the Past)|Dark Links]] appear within the [[Palace of the Four Sword]]. Each of the four Links that are encountered have different abilities.
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] port of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', several [[Dark Link (A Link to the Past)|Dark Links]] appear within the [[Palace of the Four Sword]]. Each of the four Links that is encountered has a different ability.


===Ocarina of Time===
==''Ocarina of Time''==
{{Main|Dark Link (Ocarina of Time)}}
{{Main|Dark Link (Ocarina of Time)}}
Dark Link serves as the mini-boss in the [[Water Temple]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. Once Dark Link has been defeated, Link is rewarded with the dungeon item, the [[Longshot]].
Dark Link serves as the mini-boss of the [[Water Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Water Temple]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. Once Dark Link has been defeated, Link is rewarded with the dungeon item, the [[Longshot]].


===Oracle of Ages===
==''Oracle of Ages''==
Dark Link has a very minor role in this game. In the second stage of the battle with [[Veran]], she summons 4 Dark Links, and they are far weaker than Link. They move in the opposite direction to the one Link is walking in, much like [[Arm-Mimic]]s. They cannot attack save for bumping into Link, and always drop a heart upon defeat. They serve merely as distractions for Veran, and can be defeated easily.
Dark Link has a minor role in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. In the second stage of the battle with [[Veran]], she summons four Dark Links, and they are far weaker than Link. They move in the opposite direction to the one Link is walking in, much like [[Arm-Mimic]]s. They cannot attack save for bumping into Link, and always drop a heart upon defeat. They serve merely as distractions for Veran, and can be defeated easily.


===Four Swords Adventures===
==''Four Swords Adventures''==
{{Main|Shadow Link}}
{{Main|Shadow Link}}
[[Shadow Link]] appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' and he is a reoccurring enemy and mini-boss throughout several levels.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', [[Shadow Link]] is a recurring enemy and mini-boss throughout several levels.


===Twilight Princess===
==''Twilight Princess''==
Dark Link is not fought in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', but it appears in a cutscene narrated by the [[Light Spirit]], [[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]]. He tells Link the tale of how the [[Twili]] race was banished to the [[Twilight Realm]]. Dark Link is used to represent the [[Interlopers|Dark Interlopers]] in the cutscene. In the cutscene, three Dark Links destroy Link (representing a civilian) with their dark magic, resulting in them getting banished into the Twilight Realm by the Light Spirits.
Dark Link is not fought in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', but he appears in a cutscene narrated by the [[Light Spirit]], [[Lanayru (Light Spirit)|Lanayru]]. He tells Link the tale of how the [[Twili]] race was banished to the [[Twilight Realm]]. Dark Link is used to represent the [[Interlopers|Dark Interlopers]] in the cutscene. In the cutscene, three Dark Links destroy Link (representing a civilian) with their dark magic, resulting in them getting banished into the Twilight Realm by the Light Spirits.


===Spirit Tracks===
==''Spirit Tracks''==
{{Main|Dark Link (Spirit Tracks)}}
{{Main|Dark Link (Spirit Tracks)}}
Dark Link appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' as the final boss of the mini-game found in [[Castle Town|Hyrule Castle Town]] called the [[Take 'Em All On]] challenge. Once defeated, Dark Link will fall on his back and disappear while Link is rewarded with High-value [[Treasure]].
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', Dark Link is the final boss of the mini-game found in [[Castle Town|Hyrule Castle Town]] called the [[Take 'Em All On]] challenge. Once defeated, Dark Link falls on his back and disappears while Link is rewarded with high-value [[Treasure]].


===A Link Between Worlds===
==''A Link Between Worlds''==
{{Main|Shadow Link}}
{{Main|Shadow Link}}
Shadow Link, a similar character as Dark Link appears within ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''. Shadow Link utilizes the [[Street Pass]] feature of the [[Nintendo 3DS]], allowing you to battle other players' Links in the form of Shadow Link.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', Shadow Link utilizes the StreetPass feature of the [[Nintendo 3DS]], allowing the player to battle other players' Links in the form of Shadow Link.
 


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[Dark Link]] is an alternate costume for [[Link]] in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].
*[[Dark Link]] is an alternate costume for [[Link]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
*[[Dark Link]] is a [[Boss]] battle in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]].
*[[Dark Link]] is a [[Boss]] battle in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', [[Dark Link]]'s name according to [[Navi]] changes to be the same as Link's file name. His maximum health is also dependent upon the number of [[Heart Container]]s the player possesses.
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', [[Dark Link]]'s name according to [[Navi]] changes to be the same as Link's file name. His maximum health is also dependent upon the number of [[Heart Container]]s the player possesses.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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ShadowLink-AoL-Sprite.png|''Dark Link Sprite in Adventure of Link''
Link-vs-Dark-Link-AoL.png|Artwork of Link fighting Dark Link from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
Dark-Links-ALttP.gif|''The Dark Links in A Link to the Past''
ShadowLink-AoL-Sprite.png|Dark Link sprite from ''The Adventure of Link''
Dark-Links-ALttP-2.gif|''The Dark Links in A Link to the Past''
Dark-Links-ALttP.gif|The Dark Links from [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)|''A Link to the Past'' (GBA)]]
OoT-DarkLink.png|''Dark Link shown in Ocarina of Time''
Dark-Links-ALttP-2.gif|The Dark Links from ''A Link to the Past'' (GBA)
Dark_Link_OoA.png|''Dark Link shown in Oracle of Ages''
OoT-DarkLink.png|Dark Link model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
Dark-Link-TP.png|''Dark Link shown in Twilight Princess''
Dark_Link_OoA.png|Dark Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
Dark-Link-ST.png|''Dark Link shown in Spirit Tracks''
Dark-Interlopers.png|Dark [[Interlopers]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
Link-vs-Dark-Link-AoL.png|''Artwork of Link Fighting Dark Link in Adventure of Link''
Dark-Link-ST.png|Dark Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''
Dark-Link-Fan-Artwork.png|''Fan Artwork of Dark Link from Spirit Tracks created by [http://timoteilol.deviantart.com/ timoteilol]''
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