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{{Infobox|character
| name = Link
| image = [[File:Link.png|400x500px]]
| caption = Art of Link from ''Breath of the Wild''
| title = Silent Knight
| race = [[Hylian]]
| gender = Male
| occupation =
| member =
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
| series = [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]
| location = [[Hyrule]]
| when = [[Era of the Wilds]]
| related =
| gallery = [[Gallery:Link]]
}}
'''Link''' is the hero of the [[Era of the Wilds]], seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''.
 
==''Breath of the Wild''==
{{quote|Born into a family of knights and chosen by the [[Master Sword]], Link attracts the attention of others. Aware of how many people look up to him, Link understand that it is his responsibility to set a good example at all times. However, as a result, he has become unable to express himself openly, remaining silent and expressionless. He is honest, serious, and sometimes overly committed to his duties. After becoming [[Zelda (Breath of the Wild)|Zelda]]'s appointed knight, he accompanies her everywhere as she prepares herself for [[Calamity Ganon]]'s return, even though she often asks him not to. Initially, she was wary of Link because he seemed inscrutable, but she came to trust him after he saved her from an attack by the [[Yiga Clan]]. <br>
While the century-long Slumber of Restoration heals Link's wounds, it also robs him of his memories.<br>
Link was pretty much emotionless as the chosen knight 100 years ago, but he awakes to a time where he is relatively unknown. Only a few people who were around then are still alive. Freed from the attention and expectations of the people and without any memory of the past, this era's Link is more expressive and lighthearted than the stoic knight he was before.|[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Creating a Champion|Creating a Champion]], page 65}}
[[File:Link readying bow and arrow - BOTW art.png|Link readying an arrow|left|300px]]
 
Link, also known as the Hero of Hyrule, is the primary protagonist in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''.
 
One hundred years prior to the game's current events, Link was chosen by the [[Master Sword#Breath of the Wild|Master Sword]] to become wielder of the sacred blade and the one who would defeat [[Calamity Ganon]]. At the same time, Link was made [[Zelda (Breath of the Wild)|Princess Zelda's]] appointed knight, and most of Link's memories entail his journeys during this time as Princess Zelda's protector.
 
Link's skill as a knight came with ease, something that Princess Zelda was continually jealous of and angry about when looking at her own continued failures to discover the Goddess [[Hylia|Hylia's]] power that rested within. At first, their relationship was tense, and Zelda assured Link that she did not need his protection. However, as Link continued to fearlessly protect her and with [[Calamity Ganon]]'s imminent return, she began to open up to him and discovered that the two were not so different.
 
Upon Calamity Ganon's return, events rapidly took a turn to disaster as Ganon used its powers to take over [[Hyrule Castle#Breath of the Wild|Hyrule Castle]], and to corrupt both the [[Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardians]] and the [[Divine Beast]]s. With nowhere left to run, Link and Zelda were left to fight on their own and survive in a world they could no longer combat. In an open field outside Hyrule, Link bravely stood against a Guardian with his last breath, continuing to defend Zelda and fulfill his role. While at this moment Zelda unlocked her true power after instead defending Link, the hero collapsed to the ground and died in Zelda's arms.
 
However, when all hope was lost, the Master Sword began to glow with a blue aura and a voice from within the sword spoke to Princess Zelda. The voice was [[Fi]], who was still present within the blade after the events of  ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. Fi told Zelda that Link could still be saved if taken to the [[Shrine of Resurrection]], where after a slumber he would eventually be revived, ready to face Calamity Ganon once more.
 
After one hundred years had passed, Link was awoken by Princess Zelda's voice. It is here that the game and Link's journey begins, as he attempts to regain his memories, strength, and the ability to defeat Calamity Ganon before he breaks free to destroy the world. After freeing all four Divine Beasts from Ganon's control, Link makes his way to the [[Sanctum]] of Hyrule Castle. After defeating Calamity Ganon, and his pure form of evil known as Dark Beast Ganon, Princess Zelda seals away Ganon and both Link and Zelda finally fulfill their roles as the protectors of Hyrule.
 
Link is shown to be an extremely capable swordsman before Calamity Ganon's return, managing to earn the respect of the Master Sword, as well as taking down some of Ganon's strongest enemies singlehandedly. After regaining his memories and with the help of ancient [[Sheikah]] technology, such as the [[Sheikah Slate]], Link recovers his former abilities and reclaims the Master Sword once again.
 
Throughout Breath of the Wild, Link often has an uneasy relationship with many of the characters. Some, such as the [[Zora]], blame Link for the death of the [[Champion]]s and Hyrule's demise. Others, such as [[Revali]] and other Champions, never believed in Link's ability, and did not see him as the hero that would save Hyrule. After Link freed each of the Divine Beasts and their respective Champions' spirits, they changed their mind and stood behind Link when he eventually faced Calamity Ganon in Hyrule Castle.
 
[[Princess Zelda's Diary]] is the first text in the series to give an explanation for Link's persistent silence. The diary states that with so many people watching him, and with so much at stake, Link feels it necessary to stay strong and silently bear any burden. This, in turn, causes him to stop expressing his thoughts and feelings, and rather, work to fulfill the duty he was chosen for.
 
 
===''Breath of the Wild'' Gallery===
====Models & Screenshots====
File:Champion Tunic pause screen - BOTW.jpg|Wearing the [[Champion's Tunic]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
File:Hylian-Set.png|Wearing the [[Hylian Set]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
File:Stealth-Set.png|Wearing the [[Stealth Set]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
File:Gerudo-Clothes.jpg|Wearing the Vai [[Gerudo Clothes]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
File:Desert-Voe-Set.jpg|Wearing the [[Desert Voe Set]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
File:Rubber-Set.png|Wearing the [[Rubber Set]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
File:Radiant-Set.jpg|Wearing the [[Radiant Set]] (in daylight) from ''Breath of the Wild''
File:Phantom-Set.jpg|Wearing the [[Phantom Set]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
File:Midnas Helmet.jpg|Wearing [[Midna's Helmet]] from ''Breath of the Wild''
</gallery>
 
====Artwork====
{{main|Gallery:Link#Breath of the Wild}}
<gallery>
File:Link readying bow and arrow - BOTW art.png|Link readying an arrow
File:WiiU_TheLegendofZeldaBreathoftheWild_E32016_char_01-1.png|Link firing an arrow
File:Link Horse - BOTW art.png|Link on a horse rearing up
File:Link looking over BOTW Hyrule.jpg|Artwork used for US & Japanese covers
File:Link looking back from BOTW Hyrule.jpg|Artwork used for European covers
File:Gold-lynel-artwork.jpg|Artwork used for DLC1: The Master Trials
File:Master-cycle-2.jpg|Artwork used for DLC2: The Champions' Ballad
File:Champions-Ballad Link group.png|Artwork used for DLC2: The Champions' Ballad (Link version)
File:Champions Artwork 2.png
File:BotW Expansion Pass Key Art.png|Key art used for [[Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]] promotion
File:BOTW Creating a Champion cover.jpg|[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Creating a Champion|Creating a Champion]] cover
File:BotW Link Concept Artwork.jpg
File:BotW Edge Cover Official Illustration.png
File:BOTW homage to TLOZ art.jpg
File:BOTW one-year anniversary art.jpg|Link and Zelda
File:BOTW The Adventure Begins.jpg|Link with a horse in ''Breath of the Wild'' artwork
File:Link Climbing Gerudo Highlands - BOTW art.jpg
File:Link has a pumpkin to climb - BOTW art.jpg
File:Links by an open fire - BOTW art.jpg
File:Links on Valentine Day - BOTW art.jpg
File:Links Snow Day - BOTW art.jpg
</gallery>
 
==''Age of Calamity''==
[[File:Link Soldier Set - HWAoC key art.png|250px|right]]
{{quote|A skilled swordsman serving the royal family of Hyrule. Born to a line of imperial guards, he is renowned for his fighting skills and courage.|Link's ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'' [https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#link Official Website description]}}
{{clear}}
===Weapons===
{{Galbox|Age of Calamity Link Weapons}}
{{clear}}
 
===Quests===
{{Listbox|Age of Calamity Link Quests}}
{{clear}}
 
 
===''Age of Calamity'' Gallery===
====Artwork====
<gallery>
File:Link Soldier Set - HWAoC key art.png|In [[Soldier Set]]
File:Link Champion Tunic - HWAoC.png|In [[Champion's Tunic]]
File:Link Champion Tunic with Flail- HWAoC.jpg|Link in Champion's Tunic with [[Guardian Flail]]
</gallery>
 
===Icons===
<gallery>
File:AoC-Link-Soldiers-Armor-1.png
File:AoC-Link-Soldiers-Armor-2.png
File:AoC-Link-Soldiers-Armor-3.png
File:AoC-Link-Soldiers-Armor-4.png
File:AoC-Link-Soldiers-Armor-5.png
File:AoC-Link-Champions-1.png
File:AoC-Link-Champions-2.png
File:AoC-Link-Champions-3.png
File:AoC-Link-Champions-4.png
File:AoC-Link-Champions-5.png
</gallery>
 
==''Tears of the Kingdom''==
{{FutureRelease|section|date=12 May 2023}}
{{Stub|section}}
{{clear}}
 
===''Tears of the Kingdom'' Gallery===
====Artwork====
<gallery>
File:Link - TotK key art.png
File:Link - TotK key art nobg.png
File:Link Crouching - TotK key art nobg.png
File:Link kneeling - TotK key art.jpeg
File:Link long haired - TOTK card art.jpg
File:Switch_TLOZ_TOTK_artwork_01.jpg|Key art
File:Switch_TLOZ_TOTK_artwork_02.jpg|Key art (tall)
File:Switch_TLOZ_TOTK_artwork_03.jpg|Key art (wide)
</gallery>
 
 
{{Links}}
{{Listbox|Breath of the Wild Key Characters}}
{{Listbox|Age of Calamity Characters}}
<!--{{Listbox|Tears of the Kingdom Characters}}-->
 
{{Cat|Link|Breath of the Wild}}
{{Cat|Breath of the Wild Characters}}
{{Cat|Age of Calamity Characters}}
{{Cat|Tears of the Kingdom Characters}}

Revision as of 10:03, April 26, 2023

Link
Link.png
Art of Link from Breath of the Wild

Title

Silent Knight

Race

Hylian

Gender

Male

Games

Breath of the Wild
Age of Calamity
Tears of the Kingdom

Series

The Legend of Zelda series

Location

Hyrule

Occurrence

Era of the Wilds

Media

Gallery

Gallery:Link

Link is the hero of the Era of the Wilds, seen in Breath of the Wild, Age of Calamity and Tears of the Kingdom.

Breath of the Wild

"Born into a family of knights and chosen by the Master Sword, Link attracts the attention of others. Aware of how many people look up to him, Link understand that it is his responsibility to set a good example at all times. However, as a result, he has become unable to express himself openly, remaining silent and expressionless. He is honest, serious, and sometimes overly committed to his duties. After becoming Zelda's appointed knight, he accompanies her everywhere as she prepares herself for Calamity Ganon's return, even though she often asks him not to. Initially, she was wary of Link because he seemed inscrutable, but she came to trust him after he saved her from an attack by the Yiga Clan.
While the century-long Slumber of Restoration heals Link's wounds, it also robs him of his memories.
Link was pretty much emotionless as the chosen knight 100 years ago, but he awakes to a time where he is relatively unknown. Only a few people who were around then are still alive. Freed from the attention and expectations of the people and without any memory of the past, this era's Link is more expressive and lighthearted than the stoic knight he was before."

— Creating a Champion, page 65
Link readying an arrow

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.

Link's skill as a knight came with ease, something that Princess Zelda was continually jealous of and angry about when looking at her own continued failures to discover the Goddess Hylia's power that rested within. At first, their relationship was tense, and Zelda assured Link that she did not need his protection. However, as Link continued to fearlessly protect her and with Calamity Ganon's imminent return, she began to open up to him and discovered that the two were not so different.

Upon Calamity Ganon's return, events rapidly took a turn to disaster as Ganon used its powers to take over Hyrule Castle, and to corrupt both the Guardians and the Divine Beasts. With nowhere left to run, Link and Zelda were left to fight on their own and survive in a world they could no longer combat. In an open field outside Hyrule, Link bravely stood against a Guardian with his last breath, continuing to defend Zelda and fulfill his role. While at this moment Zelda unlocked her true power after instead defending Link, the hero collapsed to the ground and died in Zelda's arms.

However, when all hope was lost, the Master Sword began to glow with a blue aura and a voice from within the sword spoke to Princess Zelda. The voice was Fi, who was still present within the blade after the events of Skyward Sword. Fi told Zelda that Link could still be saved if taken to the Shrine of Resurrection, where after a slumber he would eventually be revived, ready to face Calamity Ganon once more.

After one hundred years had passed, Link was awoken by Princess Zelda's voice. It is here that the game and Link's journey begins, as he attempts to regain his memories, strength, and the ability to defeat Calamity Ganon before he breaks free to destroy the world. After freeing all four Divine Beasts from Ganon's control, Link makes his way to the Sanctum of Hyrule Castle. After defeating Calamity Ganon, and his pure form of evil known as Dark Beast Ganon, Princess Zelda seals away Ganon and both Link and Zelda finally fulfill their roles as the protectors of Hyrule.

Link is shown to be an extremely capable swordsman before Calamity Ganon's return, managing to earn the respect of the Master Sword, as well as taking down some of Ganon's strongest enemies singlehandedly. After regaining his memories and with the help of ancient Sheikah technology, such as the Sheikah Slate, Link recovers his former abilities and reclaims the Master Sword once again.

Throughout Breath of the Wild, Link often has an uneasy relationship with many of the characters. Some, such as the Zora, blame Link for the death of the Champions and Hyrule's demise. Others, such as Revali and other Champions, never believed in Link's ability, and did not see him as the hero that would save Hyrule. After Link freed each of the Divine Beasts and their respective Champions' spirits, they changed their mind and stood behind Link when he eventually faced Calamity Ganon in Hyrule Castle.

Princess Zelda's Diary is the first text in the series to give an explanation for Link's persistent silence. The diary states that with so many people watching him, and with so much at stake, Link feels it necessary to stay strong and silently bear any burden. This, in turn, causes him to stop expressing his thoughts and feelings, and rather, work to fulfill the duty he was chosen for.


Breath of the Wild Gallery

Models & Screenshots

File:Champion Tunic pause screen - BOTW.jpg|Wearing the Champion's Tunic from Breath of the Wild File:Hylian-Set.png|Wearing the Hylian Set from Breath of the Wild File:Stealth-Set.png|Wearing the Stealth Set from Breath of the Wild File:Gerudo-Clothes.jpg|Wearing the Vai Gerudo Clothes from Breath of the Wild File:Desert-Voe-Set.jpg|Wearing the Desert Voe Set from Breath of the Wild File:Rubber-Set.png|Wearing the Rubber Set from Breath of the Wild File:Radiant-Set.jpg|Wearing the Radiant Set (in daylight) from Breath of the Wild File:Phantom-Set.jpg|Wearing the Phantom Set from Breath of the Wild File:Midnas Helmet.jpg|Wearing Midna's Helmet from Breath of the Wild </gallery>

Artwork

Main article: Gallery:Link#Breath of the Wild
  • Link readying an arrow

    Link readying an arrow

  • Link firing an arrow

    Link firing an arrow

  • Link on a horse rearing up

    Link on a horse rearing up

  • Artwork used for US & Japanese covers

    Artwork used for US & Japanese covers

  • Artwork used for European covers

    Artwork used for European covers

  • Artwork used for DLC1: The Master Trials

    Artwork used for DLC1: The Master Trials

  • Artwork used for DLC2: The Champions' Ballad

    Artwork used for DLC2: The Champions' Ballad

  • Artwork used for DLC2: The Champions' Ballad (Link version)

    Artwork used for DLC2: The Champions' Ballad (Link version)

  • Champions Artwork 2.png
  • Key art used for Expansion Pass promotion

    Key art used for Expansion Pass promotion

  • BotW Link Concept Artwork.jpg
  • BotW Edge Cover Official Illustration.png
  • BOTW homage to TLOZ art.jpg
  • Link and Zelda

    Link and Zelda

  • Link with a horse in Breath of the Wild artwork

    Link with a horse in Breath of the Wild artwork

  • Link Climbing Gerudo Highlands - BOTW art.jpg
  • Link has a pumpkin to climb - BOTW art.jpg
  • Links by an open fire - BOTW art.jpg
  • Links on Valentine Day - BOTW art.jpg
  • Links Snow Day - BOTW art.jpg

Age of Calamity

Link Soldier Set - HWAoC key art.png

"A skilled swordsman serving the royal family of Hyrule. Born to a line of imperial guards, he is renowned for his fighting skills and courage."

Weapons

Age of Calamity Link Weapons[edit][hide]
  • One-Handed Weapons
  • Two-Handed Weapons
  • Spears

Quests

Age of Calamity Link Quests[edit][hide]
Bonus Combos (One-Handed Weapon)
Bonus Combos (Two-Handed Weapon)
Bonus Combos (Spear)
Enhanced Ability
Bonus Hearts
Special-Attack Gauge
Flail (DLC)
EX Enhanced Ability (DLC)


Age of Calamity Gallery

Artwork

Icons

  • AoC-Link-Soldiers-Armor-1.png
  • AoC-Link-Soldiers-Armor-2.png
  • AoC-Link-Soldiers-Armor-3.png
  • AoC-Link-Soldiers-Armor-4.png
  • AoC-Link-Soldiers-Armor-5.png
  • AoC-Link-Champions-1.png
  • AoC-Link-Champions-2.png
  • AoC-Link-Champions-3.png
  • AoC-Link-Champions-4.png
  • AoC-Link-Champions-5.png

Tears of the Kingdom

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Tears of the Kingdom Gallery

Artwork

  • Link - TotK key art.png
  • Link - TotK key art nobg.png
  • Link Crouching - TotK key art nobg.png
  • Link kneeling - TotK key art.jpeg
  • Link long haired - TOTK card art.jpg
  • Key art

    Key art

  • Key art (tall)

    Key art (tall)

  • Key art (wide)

    Key art (wide)


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