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''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''

''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''

''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''

| location = [[Hyrule]]

[[Koholint Island]]

[[Termina]]

[[Labrynna]]

[[Holodrum]]

[[Subrosia]]

[[Great Sea]]

[[World of the Ocean King]]

[[New Hyrule]]

[[Skyloft]]

'''Link''' is the main protagonist of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. His most iconic and commonly worn outfit is a simple green tunic, although there are some exceptions, including the [[Goron Tunic|Goron]] and [[Zora Tunic]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', and the [[Magic Armor|Magic]] and [[Zora Armor]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. Link is left-handed in all of the games except for in the [[Nintendo Wii|Wii]] version of ''Twilight Princess'' and in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. He is often depicted as the embodiment of nobility. He possesses the essence of the goddess [[Farore]], the [[Triforce of Courage]].

==Appearances==

===The Legend of Zelda===

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Link is the hero and main protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. When [[Impa]], Zelda's nursemaid, tells him that [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] has been captured by [[Ganon]] and that she had split the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] into eight [[Triforce Shard|pieces]] before her capture, he embarks on a quest to rescue Zelda and defeat Ganon. Throughout his quest, he will have to collect [[Heart Container]]s and find new items to complete his quest. At the end, he puts together the Triforce of Wisdom, slays Ganon, collects the [[Triforce of Power]], and saves Zelda and [[Hyrule]].

===The Adventure of Link===

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Link is the hero and main protagonist of ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' and starts off his adventure in [[North Palace]], in front of the sleeping Zelda from the past. An older Princess Zelda wouldn't tell her brother, the [[Prince of Hyrule|Prince]], the location of the Triforce. The Prince hired a Magician to interrogate her, but after being unsuccessful, he put Zelda into a deep sleep. Unable to wake her, the Prince put her in a tower. Impa, the Princess's nursemaid, informs an older Link that the only way to wake this Princess is to recover the [[Triforce of Courage]]. Ganon's followers are after Link, because they believe mixing his blood with [[Ganon]]'s remains will resurrect him. Link is able to survive, recover the Triforce of Courage, defeat Dark Link, and awaken the Princess.

===A Link to the Past===

[[File:Link_Artwork_1_(A_Link_to_the_Past).png|160px|left]][[File:Link-Alttp-Sprite.png|right]]Link is a young boy who lives with his Uncle in Hyrule and is the male protagonist. He finds himself thrust into a quest to save Hyrule after one night when he begins to hear a girl's voice in his head telling him to come to the dungeon of the castle and rescue her. He wakes up to see his [[Link's Uncle|Uncle]] sitting at the table with a sword and shield in his hands. His Uncle tells him to not leave the house and that he will be back in the morning. Once his Uncle leaves, Link disobeys his Uncles orders and goes to the castle. He finds himself unable to enter the castle due to the guards who prevent him from getting in. He hears the girl's voice again that tells him to follow the flower path that leads to a secret passageway that leads inside the castle walls. He follows the path and finds a hole underneath a bush at the end of it. He falls down the hole and is shocked to find his Uncle wounded from an apparent battle with the guards. He goes to him and his Uncle scolds him for not listening to what he said earlier about staying at home. Nonetheless, he gives Link the [[Sword]] and [[Shield]] that he possesses and tells Link how to use the [[Spin Attack]], a secret technique passed down their people, the [[Knights of Hyrule]]. He implores Link to save the Princess Zelda and then he falls into unconsciousness. Link leaves his Uncle and enters the Castle. After fighting through many guards and obtaining the [[Boomerang]], Link finally finds Princess Zelda at the lowest level of the castle in the dungeon. He defeats the [[Ball and Chain Trooper]] who is guarding the princess and sets her free.

After freeing her from her cell, he takes her back through the castle and they use a secret passageway located in the throne room to reach the [[Sanctuary (A Link to the Past)|Sanctuary]]. Once Princess Zelda is in the safe hands of the Sage, Link leaves and continues his quest by searching for the wise man named [[Sahasrahla (A Link to the Past)|Sahasrahla]]. After getting directions from [[Sahasrahla's Grandson]], he locates the wise man in a temple located near the [[Eastern Palace (A Link to the Past)|Eastern Palace]]. Once he obtains the [[Pendant of Courage]] from the Eastern Palace, Sahasrahla gives him the [[Pegasus Boots]] as a reward for his efforts and tells him to obtain the other two pendants and gain the [[Master Sword]]. Link goes on to obtain the two pendants, the [[Pendant of Wisdom]] and the [[Pendant of Power]], and ventures into the [[Lost Woods]] to find the mythical sword.

Once he has the sword in hand, he receives a frantic telepathic message from the [[Loyal Sage]] and when he arrives to see what is going on, he finds Princess Zelda gone and the Sage wounded. He discovers that [[Agahnim]] is the reason behind these events and sets off for the castle. He goes to the upper portion of the palace that he could not enter before and uses the Master Sword to dispel the barrier that was preventing him from entering. Once inside he storms through the dark wizard's hideout and after many battles he finally reaches him. Sadly he finds him and the Princess Zelda too late, for right as he enters he sees the princess behind sent to the [[Dark World]] before him. He then heads after Agahnim and battles him by turning his own magic against him using the Master Sword. Upon his defeat, Agahnim draws Link into the Dark World, where now the young hero finds himself in a quest to find the [[Seven Maidens]] and defeat the person who is truly behind all of the evil events that have been happening, [[Ganon]].

After Link frees all of the maidens from their prisons, they combine their powers together and break the barrier surrounding [[Ganon's Tower]] allowing him to enter. After fighting his way through the tower he finds Agahnim waiting for him and duels him once more. This time though he truly defeats the evil wizard and discovers that the man was actually Ganon's alter ego. A figment of Ganon comes out of the fallen wizard and changes into a bat and flies away to which Link follows to see where it is headed. The bat then crash lands into the top of the [[Pyramid of Power]] and creates a gaping hole. Link falls down through the hole and finds himself face to face with Ganon. The two engage in battle and using the [[Silver Arrow]]s that Link obtained from the [[Cursed Fairy]] located inside of the Pyramid, and the Master Sword, Link is finally able to land the final blow to the monster and defeats him. After Ganon's defeat, a door opens behind the battlefield and in the next room, Link finds the Triforce. With some insistence from the Triforce, Link touches it and makes a wish which returns everything back to the way it should be.

===Link's Awakening===

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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', Link gets caught out on the sea on his raft during a storm. He eventually washes up on the shores of [[Koholint Island]], where a girl named [[Marin]] finds him. She takes him back to [[Mabe Village]], where she lives with her father, [[Tarin]]. Link mistakes Marin as Princess Zelda.

After obtaining his [[shield]] from Tarin, Link goes to [[Toronbo Shores]] to get his [[sword]] back. An [[Owl]] then appears and tells him that he cannot leave the island until he wakes the [[Wind Fish]], and that he should go to the [[Mysterious Woods]]. When Link returns to the village, he finds that Tarin has already gone into the woods. He finds him transformed into a raccoon, and Link must use [[Magic Powder]] to return him to normal. After that, Link obtains the [[Tail Key]], which allows him to enter the first [[dungeon]], [[Tail Cave]].

===Ocarina of Time===

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Link is the hero and main protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' starting off as a [[Hylian]] kid living in [[Kokiri Forest]] along with the [[Kokiri]]. He gains the [[Kokiri Sword]] and [[Deku Shield]] and goes to the [[Great Deku Tree]] to break the curse on the Great Deku Tree. After he does, he gets the first [[Spiritual Stones|Spiritual Stone]], the [[Kokiri's Emerald]], and heads for Princess Zelda. Zelda tells him to find the other two Spiritual Stones and bring them to her. After he finds them, he goes to Zelda to give her the Spiritual Stones. However, Zelda is being chased by [[Ganon|Ganondorf]] and throws Link the [[Ocarina of Time]]. She then telepathically teaches him a song that will open the door to the [[Sacred Realm]] and tells him to go there and get the Triforce before Ganondorf. He does so, without realizing that Ganondorf followed him into the Sacred Realm. He takes the [[Master Sword]] from its [[Pedestal of Time|pedestal]], but it didn't recognize him as the [[Hero of Time]] because Link was too young so his Spirit was stored for seven years. He has to awaken [[Seven Sages|six Sages]] to go to [[Ganon's Castle]], save Princess Zelda, and slay Ganondorf.

===Majora's Mask===

Link is the hero and main protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' and starts off looking for who is inferred to be [[Navi]] in the Lost Woods. A [[Skull Kid]] wearing a mysterious mask and his fairies [[Tatl]] and [[Tael]] scare Epona and Link is knocked off, unconscious. Skull Kid steals Epona and the Ocarina of Time from Link and rides into the woods. Link follows, and learns Epona has run off, but Skull Kid still has the Ocarina of Time. The Skull Kid turns Link into a [[Deku Link|Deku Scrub]] and leaves him and, accidentally, Tatl, behind. Deku Link and Tatl go on to follow them into a clock tower. They meet the [[Happy Mask Salesman]], who tells them that if they can get the Ocarina back in 3 days, before he has to leave, he can turn Link back into a Hylian, as long as he gets the Skull Kid's mask he stole. Link learns the Skull Kid has caused mischief across the new world he's entered called [[Termina]], and that he is trying to get the Moon to crash into Clock Town and destroy the world at the end of Day 3. Link gets the Ocarina of Time back and uses the [[Song of Time]] to transport him and Tatl back to the beginning of Day 1. The Happy Mask Salesman turns Link back to a Hylian, leaving a mask behind that will allow him to turn back to the Deku Scrub whenever he wants. Link now must awaken the 4 Giants in the 4 compass directions to prevent the Moon from falling, and must repeat the same 3 days over and over until he can awaken them. After saving the Deku Princess and removing the poison from the [[Southern Swamp]], bringing [[Snowpeak]] to spring, saving the Zora eggs and clearing the fog from [[Great Bay]], and bringing peace to souls in [[Ikana Canyon]]. Link stops the Moon from crashing into Termina, but the mask the Skull Kid was wearing, called [[Majora's Mask]] and harnessing dark evil powers, takes over the Moon itself. Link lands on the moon through the portal left from Majora's Mask dark powers, and defeats Majora in his Mask, Wrath, and Incarnate forms. Link then leaves to return to Hyrule and continue his search for Navi.

===Oracle of Ages===

Link is the Legendary Hero and the main protagonist within ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. After being summoned by the power of the Triforce, he awakens within a mysterious forest. Shortly after, he saves a woman named Impa who is being attacked by a group of Octoroks. The two then journey to meet up with [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]], the Oracle of Ages. It is revealed that Impa was, at the time, being controlled by the Dark Sorceress [[Veran]], who, after getting passed a block that only Link could move, possess Nayru and gains the power to travel through time. After traveling 400 years in the past, Veran's evil deeds start to alter the present, causing chaos throughout the land. It then becomes the goal of Link to stop Veran and save the land of [[Labrynna]].  

Link will have to overcome obstacles in eight different dungeons, as well as meet a whole cast of characters in the past and present as he journeys through time to collect the eight Essences of Time. With the Essences in hand, Link can restore the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Ages)|Maku Tree]]'s memory, gain the power needed to defeat Veran, and live up to his destiny as the Hero of the Essences. His journey will also take him to the land of [[Holodrum]], where he must stop Onox there and prevent the resurrection of the Evil King Ganon, a deeper plan devised by the witches Koume and Kotake.

===Oracle of Seasons===

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Link ventures to Hyrule Castle and visits the Triforce in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. While there, he is knocked unconscious and falls into the world of [[Holodrum]]. He is discovered by a dancer named [[Din (Oracle)|Din]] who cares for him until he awakens. He discovers Din with her troupe and talks to everyone, then Din asks him to dance. While dancing, the troupe is attacked by [[Onox]], General of Darkness, who reveals that Din is none other than the Oracle of Seasons and controls the seasons in Holodrum. He causes a tornado that sends the members of the troupe flying and attacks Link while he tries to protect Din. He tries saving her again and ends up blown away and knocked unconscious. Onox imprisons Din and sinks the [[Temple of Seasons]] into the land of [[Subrosia]], throwing the seasons into chaos. [[Impa]], the troupe's cook, wakes him up and explains that she is actually the nursemaid of Princess Zelda and Link is a hero with a special fate. She tells him to go see the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)|Maku Tree]] in Horon Village in order to help save Din. A weakened Maku Tree explains that Link must go find the eight Essences of Nature in order to restore him to his former state. Eventually, Link has to find the Temple of Seasons in Subrosia and obtain the [[Rod of Seasons]] which he can use to control the seasons manually in order to save Din. However, he has to visit the spirits of each season to gain their powers. Once equipped with all four seasons and all eight Essences, the Maku Tree gives Link a [[Huge Maku Seed|Maku Seed]], which can be used to get rid of the darkness surrounding Onox's castle. Link fights Onox and defeats him, but it is revealed later that Onox and [[Veran]] were just pawns to [[Twinrova]], who is trying to revive [[Ganon]]. The defeat of Onox lights the Flame of Destruction, and Twinrova kidnaps Zelda to sacrifice her. Link ventures forth into the [[Room of Rites]] and fights Twinrova, defeating her.Twinrova then sacrifices herself and Ganon is revived as a mindless beast, and defeated by Link. Afterwards, he returns with Zelda and the game ends with him on a raft heading for an unknown location.

===The Wind Waker===

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Link is the hero and main protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' and starts his adventure on [[Outset Island]]. Link's sister, [[Aryll]], is kidnapped by the [[Helmaroc King]] after it drops [[Tetra]] in the island's forest. Link rides along with Tetra and the pirates on their [[Pirate Ship]] until he is shot at the Helmaroc King's stronghold, [[Forsaken Fortress]]. Link is knocked away, but is saved by a talking boat called the [[King of Red Lions]], who offers to help Link save his sister. After getting the 3 Goddesses Pearls, Link goes underwater to a submerged Hyrule Castle. He pulls the Master Sword out, and goes back to confront the Helmaroc King. He defeats it and frees his sister, but learns the true evil is a man named Ganondorf, who was stopped by the Hero of Time in the past, but came back and caused the Great Flood that formed the [[Great Sea]]. The Master Sword, which was supposed to be able to defeat Ganondorf, has lost its power and Link is saved before he can be killed. Tetra is revealed to be Princess Zelda in disguise, and Link awakens the Earth and Wind Sages, who restore the Master Sword's power. Link recovers the broken-up Triforce of Courage and confronts Ganondorf again, this time with Zelda. Link and Zelda defeat Ganondorf, who is impaled through the forehead by the Master Sword and is turned to stone and dropped down to the bottom of the Great Sea. Link and Zelda, now back as Tetra, go in search of a new [[Hyrule]]. He has no true relation to the true "Hero" of Hyrule, yet the Wind Waker chose him.

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===Four Swords===

===Four Swords Adventures===

In the beginning of ''Four Swords Adventures'', Link is friends with Princess Zelda. One night, Zelda is concerned the seal which keeps [[Vaati]] inside the [[Four Sword]] is failing. To combat this, Zelda and the six Shrine Maidens summon Link to [[Hyrule Castle]] to restore the seal. However, before they can reach the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]], the maidens are captured and imprisoned by [[Shadow Link]].  

Once Link reaches the Sanctuary, he pulls the Four Sword out from its pedestal, despite the fact that it will release Vaati from his prison. Doing so also splits Link versions of himself. Before they can run after Shadow Link, Vaati appears and sends them far across [[Hyrule]].  

After listening to the words of [[Kaepora Gaebora]], the Links travel across Hyrule and use their combined abilities to save the Maidens and collect the Four Royal Jewels, revealing the [[Tower of Winds (Four Swords Adventures)|Tower of Winds]]. Upon climbing to the top of the Tower the Links reach the [[Realm of the Heavens (Level)|Realm of the Heavens]] where they defeat Shadow Link and reclaim the [[Dark Mirror]] from which they were created. After another battle with Vaati, the Links defeat the Wind Mage for good.  

Before the Links can escape with Princess Zelda, the Tower of Winds collapses and [[Ganon]] attacks the group. The Links manage to defeat Ganon, and the Maidens seal him within in the Four Sword. The sword is then returned to the Sanctuary, and Link is returned to normal.  

===The Minish Cap===

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', Link is the grandson of Smith and a childhood friend of Princess Zelda. One notable trait is that he starts his quest without a cap.  

The Minish Wood is where the legendary [[Minish|Picori]] are said to reside. On the way he encounters the strange talking cap [[Ezlo]]. After saving the cap from some Octoroks, Ezlo declares that the two can help each other and jump up on Link's head. And thus, with his trademark cap on his head (although a living one) Link's quest starts for real. With Ezlo's help, Link can switch from normal size to Picori size. The two venture out to reforge the broken Picori Blade and infuse it with the four elements. After this is done and the Four Sword has been created from the Picori Blade, Link enters the final dungeon, Dark Hyrule Castle. At last he saves Princess Zelda. However, Vaati has absorbed a good deal of the legendary Light Force that was residing in none other than Zelda, and transforms into the Wind Mage Vaati. Link manages to seal Vaati away.  

===Twilight Princess===

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Link is the hero and main protagonist of ''Twilight Princess'', where he is a ripe seventeen-year-old boy.{{Ref|name=Quote1|''Twilight Princess Trading Cards''|Link is a 17-year-old wrangler from Ordon Woods, a quiet village in the far corner of Hyrule.|Card Description}} He works as a rancher, and lives in [[Ordon Woods]].{{Ref|name=Quote1}} He is dressed with a multi-colored shirt and pants, and sandals. He buys a [[slingshot]] and shows it off to the kids when a [[Monkey]] comes and [[Malo]], [[Talo]], and [[Beth]] run after the monkey. Talo keeps running after the monkey, while Malo and Beth get left behind. Link has to find Talo and the monkey. After he saves Talo and the monkey he returns to Ordon Village. The next day he prepares to go off for [[Hyrule Castle]] to deliver a gift, but [[Ilia]] notices a cut on his horse, [[Epona]], and yells at him. Link must then go to [[Ordon Spring]] in order to retrieve his horse. After taking a secret passageway to get past the locked gate, Link reunites with Epona. But then the gate bursts open and a [[Bulblin]] knocks Link unconscious. [[King Bulblin|Their leader]] then kidnaps Ilia and [[Colin]] and blows his horn, causing a portal to open. Link then wakes up and notices the children gone. Frantically, he runs after them, only to run into a huge black wall preventing him from proceeding. A monster pulls him through the wall into [[Faron Province]], which is now covered in [[Twilight]]. This causes him to transform into a sacred [[Wolf Link|wolf]]. He meets up with [[Midna]] in the [[Twilight Realm]] who becomes his partner for this game. Link meets Zelda and eventually returns to the light. Throughout the game, Link has to return the [[Tears of Light]] to the [[Light Spirit]]s, and go through three dungeons to get three [[Fused Shadow]]s. As Link progresses through Hyrule, he learns more about [[Midna]], the [[Twili]], and [[Zant]] and how all of the three are associated with one another. After collecting the Fused Shadows, Midna meets a terrible fate and Link becomes cursed to permanently roam as a wolf. He helps Midna visit [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]], who entrusts him to save the [[Hyrule|Kingdom of Hyrule]] from the tyranny of Zant, and tells Link a way to transform back into a human. He acquires the [[Master Sword]], removing his curse, and travels to the [[Gerudo Desert]] to seek the [[Mirror of Twilight]], which he finds has been broken by Zant. He then has to repair the [[Mirror of Twilight]] that was broken into four pieces. Once he does so, he has access to the Palace of Twilight. He goes there to defeat [[Zant]] and save [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] from the Twilight. He eventually goes on to confront his old nemesis, [[Ganon|Ganondorf]] and defeats him, bringing peace to Hyrule. In the end credits, he is seen riding away on his horse, leaving the Faron Woods to an unknown location, also leaving the [[Master Sword]] back in its pedestal. His role in Twilight Princess ranges from many things, but he ultimately strives to help Midna in reclaiming her power and helping her people.  

===Phantom Hourglass===

This is the same exact Link from ''The Wind Waker''. While Link, Tetra, and her gang of pirates journey through the ocean searching for new lands, a [[Ghost Ship]] appears, taking Tetra. Link, determined to save Tetra, tries to rescue her, but he falls into the water.

 

 

===Spirit Tracks===

''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' takes place centuries from where ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' left off. In this game, Link is a young engineer who is going to Hyrule Castle to get the [[Engineer Certificate]] from Princess Zelda. He lives in [[Aboda Village]] with [[Niko]]. Link is first seen half-asleep as Niko relates the story of the war between the spirit and [[Malladus]]. [[Alfonzo]], Link's mentor, then appears and makes Link get ready to receive his certificate.

After taking the train up to [[Castle Town]], there is a ceremony in the castle where Princess Zelda grants Link his certificate. However, she also hands him a letter that asks him to visit later on. When Link arrives later, he helps her sneak out of the castle to investigate the missing [[Spirit Tracks]] at the [[Tower of Spirits]]. Unfortunately, the tracks disappear beneath them and [[Byrne]] and [[Chancellor Cole]] appear. Cole takes Zelda's body even though Link tries to protect her. Zelda becomes a spirit, and Link discovers that he is the only one who can see Zelda. With the help of the [[Spirit Flute]] and the [[Lokomo]]s, Link travels to the five [[dungeon|temples]] to restore the Spirit Tracks, rescue Zelda's body, and ultimately defeat Malladus, the Demon King.

===Skyward Sword===

Link is the hero and main protagonist of ''Skyward Sword'', starting off the game as a young, seventeen and a half years old{{Ref|Designer Kobayashi, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', pg. 8|The Link presented [in Skyward Sword] is a mere seventeen and a half years old.}} man living in [[Skyloft]], who attends the [[Knight Academy]]. Link is dressed with boots, green pants and a sweatshirt, not unlike the rest of the citizens of Skyloft. He is a very active young lad who goes skydiving and bird riding to impress Zelda and his other classmates. Each of the citizens of Skyloft have large birds called [[Loftwing]]s that they use for transportation, but Link has a rare red Loftwing called a [[Crimson Loftwing]] that he befriends early on. Link is very close friends with Zelda and they seem to care greatly for each other. Early on in his quest, Link successfully wins the [[Wing Ceremony]] conducted by [[Instructor Horwell]] and this allows him to win a prize from Zelda.

While Link and Zelda are riding off through the clouds, a sudden tornado is summoned, causing Zelda to fall off her bird and get sucked down into the land below. Link goes after Zelda, but appears to be knocked out cold by the huge fall. He is awakened by [[Gaepora]], where Link tells him of the unfortunate news about Zelda. After Gaepora leaves, Link is confronted by [[Fi]], the spirit of the [[Goddess Sword]], who then accompanies Link throughout his quest, serving as his spiritual guide. Gaepora finds the two together [[Inside the Statue of the Goddess]] and they begin to discuss of the war between the [[Hylia|Goddess]] and the [[Demise|Demon King]]. Afterwards, Link is entrusted with a green Knight uniform and he heads off.

Link travels down to the land below in search of Zelda. Throughout his quest, he uses a standard set of inventory items that he upgrades along the way as he battles through the overworld and dungeons, attempting to save Hyrule from the evil that lurks there. Part of his quest takes him to the [[Silent Realm]], where he must collect [[Sacred Tears]] and avoid [[Guardian]]s without the aid of his sword or other items. He fights many foes along the way, but perhaps the [[Ghirahim|Demon Lord Ghirahim]] is one of the most powerful. Ghirahim is also in search of Zelda and has no problem bringing Link within an inch of his life. He wants to resurrect his master, Demise, who is the strongest foe Link meets in this journey. His goal is to defeat Ghirahim and Demise, rescue Zelda, and save the lands of Skyloft and Hyrule. He ends up traveling all throughout Hyrule, learning more about the history of both Hyrule and Skyloft, and seeking to rekindle the [[Goddess Sword]] into the famous [[Master Sword]] along his journey.  

===A Link Between Worlds===

Link is the hero and main protagonist in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''. Unlike ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'', Link has no known relatives. He is close with the [[Blacksmith (Hyrule)|Blacksmith]], however, and Link originally works for him before setting out on his quest. {{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Papa was really angry. He said that you can’t be a blacksmith if you don’t get up at the crack of dawn!|Gulley}}

Close to the beginning of Link's adventure, Link heads to the [[Sanctuary (A Link Between Worlds)|Sanctuary]] to deliver a sword to the [[Captain (A Link Between Worlds)|Captain]]. Here he meets the main antagonist of the game, [[Yuga]], who proceeds to turn both the Captain and the Sage [[Seres]] into paintings.

After attempting to attack Yuga, Link later wakes up in his house after blacking out. Here he meets [[Ravio]], who found him lying in the Sanctuary and brought him to the empty house.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I’m a traveling merchant. I found you in the Sanctuary. Passed out. Alone. Strange, if you ask me. It looked like you needed a pal, so I took the liberty of lugging you here to this vacant house.|Ravio}} Ravio later sets up a [[Ravio's Shop|shop]] in Link's house{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh, by the way… I still haven’t found anywhere else to stay. So I spruced things up in here. I’ve made it into a nice little shop for myself. Pretty great, isn’t it?|Ravio}} where he will rent{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|But the item I lent you came in handy, right? You know…there’s actually plenty more where that came from! Ravio is ALL about helping heroes. How about you rent me your house… and I’ll rent you lots of items?|Ravio}} (and later sell){{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I have some big news for you. You may know me as the rental guy. But now I’m in the sales biz too! Starting today, you can buy my items too-and at really good prices!|Ravio}} his own items to use across the Overworld and in various dungeons. Ravio also gives Link a [[Ravio's Bracelet|bracelet]], which will allow him to become a painting after the events of the [[Eastern Palace (A Link Between Worlds)|Eastern Palace]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|A bracelet Ravio gave you that now gives you the ability to merge into walls!|Ravio's Bracelet Description}}

Distressed by the events in the Sanctuary, Ravio tells Link to visit [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] at the [[Hyrule Castle|castle]] to inform her of what happened.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Wait, so tell me…What happened to you, buddy? You don’t say? Some strange man turned a girl into a painting? But why are you standing around talking to me then? You’ve gotta report this to the castle!|Ravio}} Zelda takes the events seriously and gives Link a charm that has been in the [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Royal Family]] for generations.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Now, there’s just one more thing. I would like to send you off with my most treasured possession. It’s a rather special charm.|Princess Zelda}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Are you sure about this, Princess? The royal family has kept that safe for untold generations!|Impa}} The Princess asks Link to visit the elder [[Sahasrahla]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Would you please find Sahasrahla? The elder should be at home in Kakariko Village.

I am certain he will be able to help!|Princess Zelda}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Please, tell Sahasrahla everything that you saw.|Princess Zelda}} , who possesses great knowledge of past events and can give Link more information.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Fret not, Princess. I’d advise that we consult Sahasrahla for help. The elder’s knowledge of the past…Well, it’s more than vast.|Impa}}

When speaking with Sahasrahla, the elder realizes that he sent the Sage [[Osfala]] to the Eastern Palace, where he is under threat of attack from Yuga.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Oh no! When I heard rumors of a strange man lurking near the Eastern Palace. I sent my pupil Osfala to investigate. I’ve put him in danger, for he’s also a descendant of the Seven Sages! I’m sure Yuga will be waiting for him!|Sahasrahla}} He sends Link to warn the [[Seven Sages|Sage]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I’ll never make it in time to warn him! But you, Link… Could you hurry to Osfala and tell him everything? Please!|Sahasrahla}}, whom he meets at the entrance to the Palace. Osfala shoves him off however,{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|My master sent you to fetch me back to safety? Wah-haha! This Yuga you speak of… Surely he’s cause for grave concern. But why should Sahasrahla be worried about me? I’m a descendant of the original Seven Sages. I’m just as powerful as they were. I even got myself a Sand Rod, so I’m more or less invincible. Bold talk, you might say, but it’s simply the truth. I’ll get to the bottom of all this Yuga nonsense. Now, farewell to you, Link.|Osfala}} forcing Link to complete the Palace and watch the Sage be transformed into a painting by Yuga. Link is soon transformed into a painting much like the Captain; however, Ravio's Bracelet saves Link and allows him to escape the wall and transform into a painting whenever he chooses to.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|What happened, buddy? My bracelet did what now? Huh. Who knew? Pretty neat that you can turn into a painting. Wowie-wow. I wish I was you!|Ravio}}

After leaving the Palace, Sahasrahla catches up with Link. The two soon hear a large earthquake centered at [[Hyrule Castle]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|My word! What was THAT?! Are we too late? Something dire is happening at Hyrule Castle! There’s no time to waste!|Sahasrahla}}, which they find surrounded by a large magical barrier.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Wh-what is going on here?! That barrier! I’ve never seen such magic! I daren’t approach it.|Sahasrahla}} After Link shows Princess Zelda's charm to Sahasrahla, the elder realizes that it is the [[Pendant of Courage]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Wh-what’s that? It can’t be! You’re wearing-! That’s the Pendant of Courage! What in Hyrule are you doing with it, Link? She gave it to you? A special charm?|Sahasrahla}}, one of three [[Pendants of Virtue]] needed to obtain the [[Master Sword]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|These abominable events are an echo of what happened all those years ago. Then, when the castle was in the grip of evil, the hero of that day found the Master Sword. The hero first had to claim the three Pendants of Virtue to prove himself worth of the blade.|Sahasrahla}}  Sahasrahla then sends Link to the [[House of Gales]] and the [[Tower of Hera (A Link Between Worlds)|Tower of Hera]] to obtain the other two Pendants.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Well then, my young hero, you’ve got quite a quest ahead of you. You have to find the other two pendants. One pendant has been enshrined in the House of Gales. And the other pendant, in the Tower of Hera.|Sahasrahla}}  

Now that you possess that blade, you can break the barrier at the castle.|Sahasrahla}}{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Aha! No doubt-that is the very blade of evil’s bane. You have found the Master Sword! Well done, Link.

Now there’s no time to waste. Strike down this nefarious barrier!|Sahasrahla}} After navigating his way up the Castle, Link finds Yuga once more, who proceeds to turn Princess Zelda into a painting.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I find your protests inelegant. Not to mention irrelevant. I wish only to possess your beauty, Princess Zelda of Hyrule, not all these ugly words of yours! Oh, you are going to make for a spectacular painting, my dear! Haha! My lovely masterpiece! How utterly scrumptious! Dare I say, it’s my best work ever!|Yuga}} Link then gives chase after Yuga to the top of the castle, where Link uses Ravio's Bracelet to follow Yuga into [[Lorule]].  

Link soon wakes up in the familiar Blacksmith's House, however it is filled with Lorule residents that are unfamiliar to Link.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Can you hear me, Hero of Hyrule? It is I, Princess Hilda. I wanted to warn you about the kingdom in which you’ve found yourself. My Lorule may remind you of your own home. But, in fact, our kingdoms are as different as night and day. Worlds apart, as they say.|Hilda}}  Hilda soon tasks Link with visiting all seven dungeons in Lorule to save the Sage trapped in each one.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|I sense that the paintings of Hyrule’s Seven Sages are being sent to the far corners of Lorule. You must steal those paintings back. The secret to Yuga’s defeat lies in uniting your friends!|Hilda}} After saving all seven Sages, they use their power to bring forth the [[Triforce of Courage]], which Link takes with him to defeat Yuga Ganon.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Yet we can help, now that you have united the Seven Sages. We can summon the Triforce of Courage. You must do what that hero of legend did so long ago. So take our gift, young hero… Take it now!|Impa}}

Once Link defeats Yuga Ganon, Hilda still intends to take Hyrule's Triforce for her own{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|You understand nothing! Your kingdom has been under the protection of your Triforce… This isn’t over! I must have it!|Hilda}}, but is soon stopped by Ravio.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Princess Hilda, I… I just wanted to save you from all this-you, who’ve worried endlessly about the fate of Lorule. Please, Princess Hilda, let’s do the right thing. Lorule may be doomed, but at least our kingdom won’t be condemned for stealing their Triforce.|Ravio}} Princess Zelda and Link then enter Hyrule's [[Sacred Realm]]{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|And look, Link! How wonderful… We’re back home! How rare to visit our Sacred Realm!|Princess Zelda}}, and use the Triforce to restore Lorule's Triforce, returning the country to normal and bringing peace to both worlds.

*Although only child [[Link]] appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', there is concept art for adult Link in the ''Majora's Mask'' section of [[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]].{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', pg. 151|Only Child Link appears in Majora's Mask, but, for some reason, there are illustrations for Adult Link.}}

*The developers named the protagonist [[Link]] because he connects people together.{{Ref|[[Shigeru Miyamoto]], ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', pg. 2|We named the protagonist Link because he connects people together.}}

*The [[Link]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' was based on Link's design from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'', pg. 164|Link's design here was based on the design from A Link to the Past, the game in which his long sidelocks originated.}}

*[[Link]] makes a cameo in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''. He can be found sleeping in an inn. Talking to him causes the ''Zelda'' series' "puzzle solved" jingle to play.

File:Link-LoZ-Art.png|Link Official Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''

File:Link-Pondering.png|Link Official Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''

File:Link-Art-LoZ-2.png|Link Million Publishing Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''

File:Link-LoZ-Sprite.png|Link Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''

File:Link LA.png|Link's sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''

File:Link from Animated Series.png|Link from the Animated Series

File:Link-MM-Art.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''

File:Link-Artwork-MM.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''

File:OoT-Link-FairyBow.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''

File:OoT-Link-Navi.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''

File:Link-ConceptArt-Oracle-Series.png|Concept Art from the Oracle Series

File:Link-MM-Model.png|Game Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''

File:Link-Harp.png|Link with the Harp from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''

File:Link (SCII).png|Artwork of Link in ''[[Soul Calibur II]]''

File:Link from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.png|Link from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''

File:TWW-Link-Bow.png|Link with the Bow from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''

File:Link WW 2.png|Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''

File:Link-Minish-Cap-Sprite.png|Link Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''.

File:Link.PH.gif|Link from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''

File:LinkST.png|Link as he appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''

File:SS-Link-Bow.png|Link with the Bow from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''

File:Link Smash Bros Art.png|Link as seen in ''Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS''

File:Link WWHD.png|Link's official artwork for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD|Wind Waker HD]]''

File:Wolf_Link.png|''[[Midna]]'' riding Link in his wolf form from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess| Twilight Princess]]''

File:ALBW-Link-Drawing.png|Link artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''.

File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Link.png|Artwork of Link from ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''

File:Hyrule Warriors Poster Link.png|Artwork of Link from ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''

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