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{{Infobox|character
{{Infobox|character
|name  = Epona
| image = [[File:Linkepona.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:Linkepona.png|200px|center]] ''Link on Epona''
| caption = Official artwork of Epona from ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
|race = Horse
| race = [[Horse]]
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
| gender = Female
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
}}
}}


'''Epona''' is [[Link|Link's]] horse, and his main method of transportation in three games. When riding Epona, six icons (either carrots or spurs) will appear. Pressing the A button will give Epona a burst of speed at the cost of one of these carrots or spurs. After a short period of time without sprinting, the icons will be replenished.
'''Epona''' is [[Link]]'s [[horse]], a mare, and his main method of transportation in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. When riding Epona, six icons (either carrots or spurs) will appear. Pressing the A button will give Epona a burst of speed at the cost of one of these carrots or spurs. After a short period of time without sprinting, the icons will be replenished.


==Appearances==
==''Ocarina of Time''==
===Ocarina of Time===
Epona made her debut in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. She can be found in [[Lon Lon Ranch]] with [[Malon]] as a child. She is a shy horse who keeps her distance from everybody other than Malon. After Link talks to Malon, she teaches him [[Epona's Song]]. During this time, Epona grows fond of Link. When Link returns as an adult, and after paying [[Ingo]] to take a ride on a horse, Epona's Song can be played to summon Epona and ride her around the enclosed area. If Link speaks to Ingo while mounted on Epona, he will challenge him to a race. Beating him twice allows Link to keep Epona, and although Ingo tries to keep him from leaving the ranch, he can simply jump a fence to get out.
Epona's debut came in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. She can be found in the [[Lon Lon Ranch]] with [[Malon]] as a child. When Link talks to Malon, she will teach Link [[Epona's Song]]. During this time, Epona will grow fond of Link. When Link returns as an adult, and after paying [[Ingo]] to take a ride on a horse, Epona's Song can be played to summon and ride Epona around the enclosed area. If Link speaks to Ingo while mounted on Epona, he will challenge Link to a race. Beating him twice will allow Link to keep Epona, and although Ingo tries to keep Link from leaving the ranch, he can simply jump a fence to get out.
Epona plays a large role in the game, allowing Link to quickly and safely get from one place to another in the vast land of [[Hyrule]]. Link is completely invincible while on Epona. When Link has returned peace to Hyrule, he returns his beloved Epona to the Lon Lon Ranch and returns to a child.


===Majora's Mask===
Epona is a very useful companion, allowing Link to quickly and safely get from one place to another in the vast land of [[Hyrule]]. Link is completely invincible while on Epona. As an adult, using Epona is the only method of reaching the [[Gerudo's Fortress]], before acquiring the [[Longshot]]. Epona also helps tremendously in completing the timed missions within the [[Ocarina of Time Biggoron's Sword Trading Sequence|Trading Sequence]].
Epona makes a return in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' appearing in the opening cutscene as Link is traveling to [[Termina]]. Epona is then kidnapped by the [[Skull Kid]] and disappears for a portion of the story. Link finds Epona in [[Romani Ranch]] later in his adventure, but is unable to ride her unless he manages to get into the ranch on the first day using a [[Powder Keg]], and agrees to help [[Romani]] with her alien problem.


Although no longer the fastest method of transportation, (now outpaced by the [[Goron Mask]]) Epona could still be used to jump obstacles and get to otherwise inaccessible areas such as the [[Great Bay]]. Link is also invincible while on his steed in this game.
When Link has returned peace to Hyrule, he returns his beloved Epona to Lon Lon Ranch and returns to a child.


===The Minish Cap===
Despite the perceived importance of Epona, she is a completely optional character and she is not required to complete the game.
[[File:Epona-Sprite.png|right]]Epona makes an appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' owned by [[Malon]] and used to help pull the wagon that contains [[Lon Lon Milk]] from Lon Lon Ranch. Epona is only in [[Hyrule Town]] whenever Malon is also in town, otherwise she can be found back at the ranch. If Link tries to talk to Epona while in his normal form, Epona will just reply with horse noises.{{Ref|TMC|1613|Epona}}


However, if Link is in Minish form, he can stand just south of Epona and he is close to enough to talk to. Epona will tell link to buy some Lon Lon Milk from her so that the wagon is not as heavy on the way back to the ranch.{{Ref|TMC|2348|Epona}} Link is able to fuse [[Green Kinstone]]s with Epona.{{Ref|TMC|1152|Epona}} As it is a Green Kinstone fusion, it is not set to a specific treasure chest, but instead, one of the many possible treasure chests. There is one random [[Red Kinstone]] within the game that opens up a location in the [[Hyrule Castle Garden]] leading to a [[Piece of Heart]], as well as a random [[Blue Kinstone]] that opens up a tree in [[North Hyrule Field]] leading to a Fairy Fountain. Epona is one of the many characters in which Link can make these Kinstone fusions with.
==''Majora's Mask''==
Epona makes a return in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' appearing in the opening cutscene as Link is traveling to [[Termina]]. Epona is then kidnapped by the [[Skull Kid]] and disappears for a portion of the story. Link finds Epona in [[Romani Ranch]] later in his adventure, but is unable to ride her unless he manages to get into the ranch on the First Day using a [[Powder Keg]], and agrees to help [[Romani]] with her alien problem.


===Twilight Princess===
Although no longer the fastest method of transportation, (now outpaced by the [[Goron Mask]]) Epona can still be used to jump obstacles and get to otherwise inaccessible areas such as the [[Great Bay]]. Link is also invincible while on his steed in this game. Epona is required to complete the game.  
Epona accompanies Link on his adventure yet again in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', this time from the get-go. Epona is Link's horse, which he uses on the [[Ordon Ranch|ranch]] that he works on to help him herd goats. She was to take Link to [[Hyrule Castle]] not far into the adventure, which leads to the main storyline of the game.


Epona's combat system was completely revamped for ''Twilight Princess''. Not only is Link able to use his [[Bow]] while on Epona like in previous games, but also other weapons, including his [[Sword]]. However, he is not invincible in this game. Notable horseback battles include the two against [[King Bulblin]] and a final one against [[Ganon]].
==''The Minish Cap''==
[[File:Epona-Sprite.png|right]]Epona makes an appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''. She is owned by [[Malon]] and used to help pull the wagon that contains [[Lon Lon Milk]] from Lon Lon Ranch. Epona is only in [[Hyrule Town]] whenever Malon is also in town, otherwise she can be found back at the ranch. If Link tries to talk to Epona while in his normal form, Epona will just reply with horse noises.{{Ref|TMC|1613|Epona}}
 
However, if Link is in Minish form, he can talk to Epona, who tells him to buy some Lon Lon Milk from her so that the wagon is not as heavy on the way back to the ranch.{{Ref|TMC|2348|Epona}} Link is able to fuse [[Kinstone|Green Kinstones]] with Epona.{{Ref|TMC|1152|Epona}} As it is a Green Kinstone fusion, it is not set to a specific treasure chest, but instead, one of the many possible treasure chests. There is one random [[Kinstone|Red Kinstone]] within the game that opens up a location in the [[Hyrule Castle Garden]] leading to a [[Piece of Heart]], as well as a random [[Kinstone|Blue Kinstone]] that opens up a tree in [[North Hyrule Field]] leading to a Fairy Fountain. Epona is one of the many characters that Link can make these Kinstone fusions with.
 
==''Twilight Princess''==
[[File:Epona_TwilightPrincess.png|200px|left]]
Epona accompanies Link on his adventure yet again in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', this time from the get-go. Epona is Link's horse, which he uses on the [[Ordon Ranch|ranch]] that he works on to help him herd goats. She was to take Link to [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] not far into the adventure, which leads to the main storyline of the game.
 
Epona's combat system was completely revamped for ''Twilight Princess''. Not only is Link able to use his [[Bow]] while on Epona like in previous games, but also other weapons, including his [[Sword]]. However, he is not invincible in this game. Notable horseback battles include the two against [[King Bulblin]] and a final one against [[Ganon]].{{Clear|left}}
 
==''Breath of the Wild''==
{{Main|Horse (Breath of the Wild)}}
Epona makes an appearance in ''Breath of the Wild'', however an [[amiibo]] is required to cause this to occur. After making it off the [[Great Plateau]], and preferably while Link is close to a [[Stable]], two amiibo can be used to summon Epona:
 
<gallery widths=250 heights=250 mode=nolines>
File:Link-amiibo.png|[[Link Amiibo (Super Smash Bros.)]]
File:Link-Twilight-Princess-amiibo.png|[[Link Amiibo (Twilight Princess)]]
</gallery>
 
Summoning Epona at the Great Plateau will cause her to be trapped there, as there are little to no routes for a horse to climb down, aside from the aforementioned lack of stables in the plateau.
 
It should be noted that this is a one-time use for both amiibo, even if the amiibo is used again or Epona dies, she can never be summoned into the game again. Subsequent uses of the amiibo will summon treasure chests and other loot instead. Therefore, it is recommended to register her immediately so that she can be kept permanently. In both amiibo, Epona will always be the first summon until she's registered at a stable; afterwards, using the amiibo will yield the other bounty.
 
Epona is an average horse with 4★ stats all around, Gentle in nature, and comes fully trained; this effectively makes her the most balanced and best Gentle horse in the game. Once registered, Epona will have [[Horse (Breath of the Wild)#Customization|her own bridle and saddle that cannot be changed.]] Like all gentle horses, Epona does not rear when her spurs are spent, also having the longest lasting gallop of any horse in the game.
 
[[Malanya]]'s Fairy Fountain allows the resurrection of horses that have died, so Epona may only be revived once she's registered in a stable.
 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLDy9LSItRk There are also horses in the game with similar coats and hair as Epona], though their colors are usually less bright.
 
====Gallery====
<gallery widths="400px" heights="220px">
File:BotW-Epona-1.jpg|<center>Use the [[Link Amiibo (Super Smash Bros.)|Link Amiibo]] from Super Smash Bros.</center>
File:BotW-Epona-2.jpg|<center>The [[Amiibo (Rune)]] will summon Epona.</center>
File:BotW-Epona-3.jpg|<center>Ride Epona at a stable to register her.</center>
File:Epona stats.PNG|<center>Statistics for Epona at a stable.</center>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[Epona]] is named after a Celtic horse god.
*Epona is named after a Celtic horse god.
*Epona is one of the few horses, if not the only one in the ''Zelda'' series, which is confirmed to be a mare. Other horses are either not verifiable, or are assumed to be male.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Epona.png|Epona from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
File:Epona.png|Epona from ''The Minish Cap''
File:OoT-LinkandEpona.png|Link and Epona in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:OoT-LinkandEpona.png|Artwork of Link and Epona from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:LinkEpona.png|Link and Epona in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:LinkEpona.png|Artwork of Link and Epona from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:OoT-LinkEpona.png|Link and Epona in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:OoT-LinkEpona.png|Artwork of Link and Epona from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:MM Epona.png|Artwork of Link riding Epona in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
File:MM Epona.png|Artwork of Link and Epona from ''Majora's Mask''
File:Epona(TP).png|Epona as seen in ''Twilight Princess''
File:Epona-Model.png|Epona from ''Majora's Mask''
File:Epona(TP).png|Epona from ''Twilight Princess''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Revision as of 22:16, October 13, 2021

Epona
Linkepona.png
Official artwork of Epona from Ocarina of Time 3D

Race

Gender

Female

Games

Epona is Link's horse, a mare, and his main method of transportation in The Legend of Zelda series. When riding Epona, six icons (either carrots or spurs) will appear. Pressing the A button will give Epona a burst of speed at the cost of one of these carrots or spurs. After a short period of time without sprinting, the icons will be replenished.

Ocarina of Time

Epona made her debut in Ocarina of Time. She can be found in Lon Lon Ranch with Malon as a child. She is a shy horse who keeps her distance from everybody other than Malon. After Link talks to Malon, she teaches him Epona's Song. During this time, Epona grows fond of Link. When Link returns as an adult, and after paying Ingo to take a ride on a horse, Epona's Song can be played to summon Epona and ride her around the enclosed area. If Link speaks to Ingo while mounted on Epona, he will challenge him to a race. Beating him twice allows Link to keep Epona, and although Ingo tries to keep him from leaving the ranch, he can simply jump a fence to get out.

Epona is a very useful companion, allowing Link to quickly and safely get from one place to another in the vast land of Hyrule. Link is completely invincible while on Epona. As an adult, using Epona is the only method of reaching the Gerudo's Fortress, before acquiring the Longshot. Epona also helps tremendously in completing the timed missions within the Trading Sequence.

When Link has returned peace to Hyrule, he returns his beloved Epona to Lon Lon Ranch and returns to a child.

Despite the perceived importance of Epona, she is a completely optional character and she is not required to complete the game.

Majora's Mask

Epona makes a return in Majora's Mask appearing in the opening cutscene as Link is traveling to Termina. Epona is then kidnapped by the Skull Kid and disappears for a portion of the story. Link finds Epona in Romani Ranch later in his adventure, but is unable to ride her unless he manages to get into the ranch on the First Day using a Powder Keg, and agrees to help Romani with her alien problem.

Although no longer the fastest method of transportation, (now outpaced by the Goron Mask) Epona can still be used to jump obstacles and get to otherwise inaccessible areas such as the Great Bay. Link is also invincible while on his steed in this game. Epona is required to complete the game.

The Minish Cap

Epona-Sprite.png

Epona makes an appearance in The Minish Cap. She is owned by Malon and used to help pull the wagon that contains Lon Lon Milk from Lon Lon Ranch. Epona is only in Hyrule Town whenever Malon is also in town, otherwise she can be found back at the ranch. If Link tries to talk to Epona while in his normal form, Epona will just reply with horse noises.[1]

However, if Link is in Minish form, he can talk to Epona, who tells him to buy some Lon Lon Milk from her so that the wagon is not as heavy on the way back to the ranch.[2] Link is able to fuse Green Kinstones with Epona.[3] As it is a Green Kinstone fusion, it is not set to a specific treasure chest, but instead, one of the many possible treasure chests. There is one random Red Kinstone within the game that opens up a location in the Hyrule Castle Garden leading to a Piece of Heart, as well as a random Blue Kinstone that opens up a tree in North Hyrule Field leading to a Fairy Fountain. Epona is one of the many characters that Link can make these Kinstone fusions with.

Twilight Princess

Epona TwilightPrincess.png

Epona accompanies Link on his adventure yet again in Twilight Princess, this time from the get-go. Epona is Link's horse, which he uses on the ranch that he works on to help him herd goats. She was to take Link to Hyrule Castle not far into the adventure, which leads to the main storyline of the game.

Epona's combat system was completely revamped for Twilight Princess. Not only is Link able to use his Bow while on Epona like in previous games, but also other weapons, including his Sword. However, he is not invincible in this game. Notable horseback battles include the two against King Bulblin and a final one against Ganon.

Breath of the Wild

Main article: Horse (Breath of the Wild)

Epona makes an appearance in Breath of the Wild, however an amiibo is required to cause this to occur. After making it off the Great Plateau, and preferably while Link is close to a Stable, two amiibo can be used to summon Epona:

Summoning Epona at the Great Plateau will cause her to be trapped there, as there are little to no routes for a horse to climb down, aside from the aforementioned lack of stables in the plateau.

It should be noted that this is a one-time use for both amiibo, even if the amiibo is used again or Epona dies, she can never be summoned into the game again. Subsequent uses of the amiibo will summon treasure chests and other loot instead. Therefore, it is recommended to register her immediately so that she can be kept permanently. In both amiibo, Epona will always be the first summon until she's registered at a stable; afterwards, using the amiibo will yield the other bounty.

Epona is an average horse with 4★ stats all around, Gentle in nature, and comes fully trained; this effectively makes her the most balanced and best Gentle horse in the game. Once registered, Epona will have her own bridle and saddle that cannot be changed. Like all gentle horses, Epona does not rear when her spurs are spent, also having the longest lasting gallop of any horse in the game.

Malanya's Fairy Fountain allows the resurrection of horses that have died, so Epona may only be revived once she's registered in a stable.

There are also horses in the game with similar coats and hair as Epona, though their colors are usually less bright.

Gallery

Trivia

  • Epona is named after a Celtic horse god.
  • Epona is one of the few horses, if not the only one in the Zelda series, which is confirmed to be a mare. Other horses are either not verifiable, or are assumed to be male.

Gallery

References

  1. "Bray-hey-hey-hey-hey..." — Epona, The Minish Cap.
  2. "Please! Buy Lon Lon Milk from me! If you don't my wagon will be too heavy on the ride home!" — Epona, The Minish Cap.
  3. "You want to fuse Kinstones? OK-hay-hay!!!" — Epona, The Minish Cap.