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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]]. 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 ''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.


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===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 are encountered have different abilities.


===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 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]].
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 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.


===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.
[[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.


===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 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.


===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 falls on his back and disappears while Link is rewarded with high-value [[Treasure]].
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 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 StreetPass feature of the [[Nintendo 3DS]], allowing you to battle other players' Links in the form of Shadow Link.
Shadow Link, a similar character as Dark 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==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Link-vs-Dark-Link-AoL.png|Artwork of Link Fighting Dark Link in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The 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]]''
ShadowLink-AoL-Sprite.png|Dark Link Sprite in ''The Adventure of Link''
ShadowLink-AoL-Sprite.png|Sprite of Dark Link from ''The Adventure of Link''
Dark-Links-ALttP.gif|The Dark Links in [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)|''A Link to the Past'' (GBA)]]
Dark-Links-ALttP.gif|The Dark Links from [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)|''A Link to the Past'' (GBA)]]
Dark-Links-ALttP-2.gif|The Dark Links in ''A Link to the Past'' (GBA)
Dark-Links-ALttP-2.gif|The Dark Links from ''A Link to the Past'' (GBA)
OoT-DarkLink.png|Dark Link model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
OoT-DarkLink.png|Model of Dark Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
Dark_Link_OoA.png|Dark Link shown in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
Dark_Link_OoA.png|Dark Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
Dark-Interlopers.png|Dark [[Interlopers]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
Dark-Interlopers.png|Dark [[Interlopers]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
Dark-Link-ST.png|Dark Link shown in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''
Dark-Link-ST.png|Dark Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''
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