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* MsFanservice: In her true form, she's a gorgeous young woman whose beauty renders Link speechless. She even lampshades it. Even in her imp form, the camera seems to [[MaleGaze linger on her backside]] (particularly in her introduction scene).
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* MsFanservice: In her true either form, she's quite curvy. Her true form is a gorgeous young woman whose beauty renders Link speechless. She speechless, which she even lampshades it. Even lampshades. While in her imp form, the camera seems likes to [[MaleGaze linger on her backside]] (particularly butt]], particularly in her introduction scene).scene. Plus, you'll be playing as Wolf Link for quite a bit of the game, and given that Midna rides on Wolf Link's back, there'll be no shortage of generous camera angles.
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* CastingAShadow: She can merge with Link's shadow at will, and uses it to stay alive in non-Twilight Hyrule.
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* CastingAShadow: She can merge with Link's shadow at will, and [[https://www.reddit.com/r/zelda/comments/wsk23/i_just_noticed_this_in_twilight_princess_when/ uses it to stay alive in non-Twilight Hyrule.Hyrule]].
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* ArcherArchetype: For the final battle, she uses light arrows against Ganondorf, and is a stoic and headstrong princess.
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** Also, during the horseback battle against Ganondorf and his horse, if Link is dismounted from Epona, Zelda takes her reigns to keep her calm until Link can remount her and take over. When Link is separated from Zelda and Epona to face Ganondorf alone in a final sword duel, Zelda calms down Epona and holds onto Epona's reigns with her free hand, staying mounted on her while watching the outcome of Link and Ganondorf's final clash.
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** Also, during the horseback battle against Ganondorf and his horse, if Link is dismounted from Epona, Zelda takes her reigns reins to keep her calm until Link can remount her and take over. When Link is separated from Zelda and Epona to face Ganondorf alone in a final sword duel, Zelda calms down Epona and holds onto Epona's reigns reins with her free hand, staying mounted on her while watching the outcome of Link and Ganondorf's final clash.
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'''Heroes''' | [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincessTwilightRealm Twilight Realm]] ([[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincessZant Zant]]) | [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincessLightWorld Light World]] ]]]]-]
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'''Heroes''' | [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincessTwilightRealm Twilight Realm]] ([[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincessZant Zant]]) | [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincessLightWorld Light World]] ]]]]-]
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* UnfinishedBusiness: It's implied in his dialogue that he is unable to completely cross into the afterlife until he has passed on his sword techniques to a worthy successor. It's also said that he regrets not being remembered as a hero, due to being sent back in time after defeating Ganon.
* TheUnfought: Link is unable to battle his golden wolf form. Each time he encounters it the divine beast pounces, pulling him into [[SpiritWorld the Ghostly Ether]].
* TheUnfought: Link is unable to battle his golden wolf form. Each time he encounters it the divine beast pounces, pulling him into [[SpiritWorld the Ghostly Ether]].
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* UnfinishedBusiness: It's implied in his dialogue that he is unable to completely cross into the afterlife until he has passed on his sword techniques to a worthy successor. It's also said that he regrets not being remembered as a hero, due to being sent back in time after defeating Ganon.
Ganon. In the case of a Link incarnation, it's implied that he isn't as concerned about his legacy as much as he's concerned about the enemies he left behind. Many a knight and hero were completely unprepared, both mentally and physically, for the enemies they faced and Link, as a spirit, was forced to watch them suffer all while knowing he could have passed on his battle experience.
* TheUnfought: Link is unable to battle his golden wolf form. Each time he encountersit it, the divine beast pounces, pulling him into [[SpiritWorld the Ghostly Ether]].
* TheUnfought: Link is unable to battle his golden wolf form. Each time he encounters
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* ParentalAbandonment: In tradition with the rest of the series, his parents are nowhere to be seen. If the manga is any indication, they're most likely dead.
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* ParentalAbandonment: In tradition with the rest of the series, his parents are nowhere to be seen. If the manga is any indication, they're most likely dead.
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* SuddenlyVoiced: Given that he is the SilentProtagonist from ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''.
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* SuddenlyVoiced: SuddenlySpeaking: Given that he is the SilentProtagonist from ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''.
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'''Heroes''' | [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincessTwilightRealm Twilight Realm]] ([[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincessZant Zant]]) | [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincessLightWorld Light World]] ]]]]-]
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* DistinguishingMark: He has a "birthmark" on the back of his hand that resembles the Triforce. In reality, it's a sign that he himself possesses the Triforce of Courgae.
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* DistinguishingMark: He has a "birthmark" on the back of his hand that resembles the Triforce. In reality, it's a sign that he himself possesses the Triforce of Courgae.Courage.
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* DistinguishingBirthmark: He has a "birthmark" on the back of his hand that resembles the Triforce. In reality, it's a sign that he himself possesses the Triforce of Courgae.
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* DistinguishingBirthmark: DistinguishingMark: He has a "birthmark" on the back of his hand that resembles the Triforce. In reality, it's a sign that he himself possesses the Triforce of Courgae.
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* HeWhoFightsMonsters: [[InvokedTrope Invoked]] by Lanayru during his vision, warning Link of the corrupting power of the Fused Shadow.
-->'''Lanayru:''' O hero chosen by the goddesses… Beware… Those who do not know the danger of wielding '''power''' will, before long, be '''ruled''' by it.
-->'''Lanayru:''' O hero chosen by the goddesses… Beware… Those who do not know the danger of wielding '''power''' will, before long, be '''ruled''' by it.
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->''"You have…never been to Hyrule, right?"''
Link's mentor and big brother figure. A swordsman from Ordon village, he acts as a surrogate father to Link and gathers some old friends to form a small group of mercenaries later in the game to counter Zant's forces in Hyrule.
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->''"You have…never been to Hyrule, right?"''
Link's mentor and big brother figure. A swordsman from Ordon village, he acts as a surrogate father to Link and gathers some old friends to form a small group of mercenaries later in the game to counter Zant's forces in Hyrule.
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* BadassNormal: All of them are completely normal humans, but that doesn't stop them from being courageous enough to rebel against the Twilight.
* BenevolentConspiracy: They plot their next moves in secret, but only because they are trying to free Hyrule from Zant's tyranny.
* BigDamnHeroes: They arrive just in time at Hyrule Castle to blast away a hoarse of monsters preparing to ambush Link.
* TheCallKnowsWhereYouLive: All of them were driven to form the Resistance when the Twilight overtook their homes.
* CoolPeopleRebelAgainstAuthority: Not only are they leading an uprising against Zant and Ganondorf, but all of the Resistance members are either {{Nice Guy}}s, {{Badass Bookworm}}s, or both.
* CovertGroupWithMundaneFront: They are a group of rebellious fighters that meet up and make plans at the back of an innocuous bar in the center of Castle Town.
* FiveManBand: They form a pretty textbook one:
** Rusl: TheLeader.
** Ashei: TheLancer.
** Telma: TheHeart.
** Auru: TheBigGuy.
** Shad: TheSmartGuy.
* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: The Resistance consists of:
** Rusl, the only true swordsman in Ordon Village… who also inexplicably has a bond with a magic Cucco.
** Telma, a flirtatious bartender who [[AmbiguouslyRelated may or may not be]] one of the last remaining Gerudo.
** Ashei, a blunt, anti-social woman from the mountains with a MysteriousPast.
** Auru, an old man who happens to be the tutor of Princess Zelda herself and knows of the Gerudo Desert's dark history.
** Shad, a fairly normal guy who nonetheless is obsessed with discovering the bizarre secrets of the Oocca tribe.
* LaResistance: The aptly-named Resistance is a small group of rebels devoted to fighting back against the evils oppressing their land.
* TheRevolutionWillNotBeVilified: They are a group of rebels attempting to overthrow an EvilOverlord and a [[TheCaligula complete lunatic]] that have taken over Hyrule.
* TheSixthRanger: Link is basically an honorary member of the Resistance, but he only meets up with them every so often on his quest.
* StormingTheCastle: In the game's finale, Rusl leads Ashei, Shad, and Auru in an assault on the seized Hyrule Castle, even blasting away a bunch of monsters before that are attacking Link.
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->''"Tell me… Do you ever feel a strange sadness as dusk falls?"''
Link's mentor and big brother figure. A swordsman from Ordon village, he acts as a surrogate father to Link and gathers some old friends to form a small group of mercenaries later in the game to counter Zant's forces in Hyrule.
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* BenevolentConspiracy: They plot their next moves in secret, but only because they are trying to free Hyrule from Zant's tyranny.
* BigDamnHeroes: They arrive just in time at Hyrule Castle to blast away a hoarse of monsters preparing to ambush Link.
* TheCallKnowsWhereYouLive: All of them were driven to form the Resistance when the Twilight overtook their homes.
* CoolPeopleRebelAgainstAuthority: Not only are they leading an uprising against Zant and Ganondorf, but all of the Resistance members are either {{Nice Guy}}s, {{Badass Bookworm}}s, or both.
* CovertGroupWithMundaneFront: They are a group of rebellious fighters that meet up and make plans at the back of an innocuous bar in the center of Castle Town.
* FiveManBand: They form a pretty textbook one:
** Rusl: TheLeader.
** Ashei: TheLancer.
** Telma: TheHeart.
** Auru: TheBigGuy.
** Shad: TheSmartGuy.
* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: The Resistance consists of:
** Rusl, the only true swordsman in Ordon Village… who also inexplicably has a bond with a magic Cucco.
** Telma, a flirtatious bartender who [[AmbiguouslyRelated may or may not be]] one of the last remaining Gerudo.
** Ashei, a blunt, anti-social woman from the mountains with a MysteriousPast.
** Auru, an old man who happens to be the tutor of Princess Zelda herself and knows of the Gerudo Desert's dark history.
** Shad, a fairly normal guy who nonetheless is obsessed with discovering the bizarre secrets of the Oocca tribe.
* LaResistance: The aptly-named Resistance is a small group of rebels devoted to fighting back against the evils oppressing their land.
* TheRevolutionWillNotBeVilified: They are a group of rebels attempting to overthrow an EvilOverlord and a [[TheCaligula complete lunatic]] that have taken over Hyrule.
* TheSixthRanger: Link is basically an honorary member of the Resistance, but he only meets up with them every so often on his quest.
* StormingTheCastle: In the game's finale, Rusl leads Ashei, Shad, and Auru in an assault on the seized Hyrule Castle, even blasting away a bunch of monsters before that are attacking Link.
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->''"Tell me… Do you ever feel a strange sadness as dusk falls?"''
Link's mentor and big brother figure. A swordsman from Ordon village, he acts as a surrogate father to Link and gathers some old friends to form a small group of mercenaries later in the game to counter Zant's forces in Hyrule.
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!!Epona
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->''"Even though you change shape, I still understand you. Link… Hurry up and return to your true self…"''
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Link's trusty steed. Link either has to obtain Epona from a ranch or starts with Epona from the beginning of the game, although in that case, it's guaranteed that Epona will soon run off, and Link has to find her again.
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Link's trusty steed. Link either has A magnificent mare tended to obtain by Ilia, Epona from helps Link out with his day-to-day job as a ranch or starts with hand. However, after the invasion of Ordon Village, Epona from finds a new calling by helping her master ride across the beginning vast fields of the game, although in that case, it's guaranteed that Epona will soon run off, Hyrule and Link has to find her again.battle various foes.
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!!The Resistance
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->''"You have…never been to Hyrule, right?"''
Link's mentor and big brother figure. A swordsman from Ordon village, he acts as a surrogate father to Link and gathers some old friends to form a small group of mercenaries later in the game to counter Zant's forces in Hyrule.
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->''"You have…never been to Hyrule, right?"''
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->''"You have…never been to Hyrule, right?"''
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* ActionPet: She is an abnormal powerful and resilient horse who willingly rides into battle with her master.
* AmplifiedAnimalAptitude: Epona is fully capable of thought and extremely devoted to her master, being able to race across Hyrule when he needs aid.
* AscendedExtra: Continuing on from her already expanded role in ''Majora's Mask'', Epona is now absolutely required for progression from the game's outset. From mounted combat, to boss battles against Link's ArchEnemy, to even a phase of the FinalBoss itself, Epona is more important than ever.
* AutomatonHorse: She never requires any sort of care, other than the SprintMeter that prevents unlimited spurring to full gallop.
* BadassAdorable: She's an extremely cute and friendly horse who can and will tear through armies of Bulblins at her master's behest.
* CoolHorse: As the hero's horse, this comes naturally, but she has some unique qualities of her own, like her [[LawOfChromaticSuperiority chestnut coloration with white accents]]. This time around, she's an enormous Clydesdale with a spiky facial marking who facilitates Link's HorsebackHeroism by obligingly pulling some badass RearingHorse poses.
* HorsebackHeroism: More so than usual, as Link is now a farm hand-turned-hero who rides Epona all across Hyrule, with the two even sharing a special bond that is commented on in-universe.
* HorseJump: Epona can jump certain fences that are more than a [[InsurmountableWaistHighFence waist high]].
* HorsingAround: As she charges into Kakariko Village, she aggressively bucks off a pair of Bulblins trying to cling onto her.
* InvulnerableHorses: She's completely impervious to enemy damage, to the point that trampling foes is a highly effective tactic. Even her injury at the beginning of the game [[GameplayAndStorySegregation does not hinder her in any way]].
* ItCanThink: Link is able to communicate with Epona while in wolf form. As it turns out, she's quite observant and well-spoken.
-->'''Epona:''' Even though you change shape, I still understand you. Link… Hurry up and return to your true self…
* LegacyCharacter: She is a new iteration of the Link's beloved horse from ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]]''. This is fitting, since this game's Link is the direct descendant of the Hero of Time.
* {{Leitmotif}}: [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MTdwzs4CCpU&pp=ygUfZXBvbmEncyBzb25nIHR3aWxpZ2h0IHByaW5jZXNzIA%3D%3D Epona's Song]], the tune that Link uses to summon her, has several variations throughout the game.
* MeaningfulName: Like her predecessor, she is named after [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epona Epona]], a minor [[Myth/CelticMythology Celtic]] fertility goddess and protector of horses.
* MoodyMount: If anyone other than Link tries to ride her, Epona will not take it kindly and attempt to buck them off.
* OnlyTheChosenMayRide: Epona refuses to allow anyone other than Link, TheChosenOne, to ride her. Not even Ilia is exempt from this, and some Bulblins find this trope out the hard way.
* PetPositiveIdentification: Despite Link being transformed into an unrecognizable wolf, Epona recognizes him immediately.
* PowerupMount: Riding Epona allows Link to plow through enemies, engage in horseback combat, and dash across the map at high speeds.
* RearingHorse: Does this during some victory close-ups, with a particularly iconic one occurring after the first battle against King Bulblin.
* SapientSteed: Downplayed. Epona ''is'' sapient, but she can only communicate with Link directly when he's in wolf form.
* SprintShoes: Her primary purpose is to get Link to places more quickly than running.
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->''"You have…never been to Hyrule, right?"''
Link's mentor and big brother figure. A swordsman from Ordon village, he acts as a surrogate father to Link and gathers some old friends to form a small group of mercenaries later in the game to counter Zant's forces in Hyrule.
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* AmplifiedAnimalAptitude: Epona is fully capable of thought and extremely devoted to her master, being able to race across Hyrule when he needs aid.
* AscendedExtra: Continuing on from her already expanded role in ''Majora's Mask'', Epona is now absolutely required for progression from the game's outset. From mounted combat, to boss battles against Link's ArchEnemy, to even a phase of the FinalBoss itself, Epona is more important than ever.
* AutomatonHorse: She never requires any sort of care, other than the SprintMeter that prevents unlimited spurring to full gallop.
* BadassAdorable: She's an extremely cute and friendly horse who can and will tear through armies of Bulblins at her master's behest.
* CoolHorse: As the hero's horse, this comes naturally, but she has some unique qualities of her own, like her [[LawOfChromaticSuperiority chestnut coloration with white accents]]. This time around, she's an enormous Clydesdale with a spiky facial marking who facilitates Link's HorsebackHeroism by obligingly pulling some badass RearingHorse poses.
* HorsebackHeroism: More so than usual, as Link is now a farm hand-turned-hero who rides Epona all across Hyrule, with the two even sharing a special bond that is commented on in-universe.
* HorseJump: Epona can jump certain fences that are more than a [[InsurmountableWaistHighFence waist high]].
* HorsingAround: As she charges into Kakariko Village, she aggressively bucks off a pair of Bulblins trying to cling onto her.
* InvulnerableHorses: She's completely impervious to enemy damage, to the point that trampling foes is a highly effective tactic. Even her injury at the beginning of the game [[GameplayAndStorySegregation does not hinder her in any way]].
* ItCanThink: Link is able to communicate with Epona while in wolf form. As it turns out, she's quite observant and well-spoken.
-->'''Epona:''' Even though you change shape, I still understand you. Link… Hurry up and return to your true self…
* LegacyCharacter: She is a new iteration of the Link's beloved horse from ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]]''. This is fitting, since this game's Link is the direct descendant of the Hero of Time.
* {{Leitmotif}}: [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MTdwzs4CCpU&pp=ygUfZXBvbmEncyBzb25nIHR3aWxpZ2h0IHByaW5jZXNzIA%3D%3D Epona's Song]], the tune that Link uses to summon her, has several variations throughout the game.
* MeaningfulName: Like her predecessor, she is named after [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epona Epona]], a minor [[Myth/CelticMythology Celtic]] fertility goddess and protector of horses.
* MoodyMount: If anyone other than Link tries to ride her, Epona will not take it kindly and attempt to buck them off.
* OnlyTheChosenMayRide: Epona refuses to allow anyone other than Link, TheChosenOne, to ride her. Not even Ilia is exempt from this, and some Bulblins find this trope out the hard way.
* PetPositiveIdentification: Despite Link being transformed into an unrecognizable wolf, Epona recognizes him immediately.
* PowerupMount: Riding Epona allows Link to plow through enemies, engage in horseback combat, and dash across the map at high speeds.
* RearingHorse: Does this during some victory close-ups, with a particularly iconic one occurring after the first battle against King Bulblin.
* SapientSteed: Downplayed. Epona ''is'' sapient, but she can only communicate with Link directly when he's in wolf form.
* SprintShoes: Her primary purpose is to get Link to places more quickly than running.
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->''"You have…never been to Hyrule, right?"''
Link's mentor and big brother figure. A swordsman from Ordon village, he acts as a surrogate father to Link and gathers some old friends to form a small group of mercenaries later in the game to counter Zant's forces in Hyrule.
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* TheCallKnowsWhereYouLive: Initially, Link is nothing but an unassuming farm hand who just wants to live a peaceful life and take care of his village's children. Then Ordon gets attacked by monsters and Link is literally dragged into the Twilight Realm against his will, at which point Midna forces him to aid in her war against Zant and the Light Spirits thrust his status as TheChosenOne onto him.
-->'''Faron:''' You were transformed into a blue-eyed beast… That was a sign… It was a sign that the powers of [[LampshadeHanging the chosen one]] rest within you… and that they are awakening.
* DistinguishingBirthmark: He has a "birthmark" on the back of his hand that resembles the Triforce. In reality, it's a sign that he himself possesses the Triforce of Courgae.
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* SilentSnarker: An easy-to-miss moment when Wolf Link teleports from a portal[[labelnote:*]]Or also when he wakes up after falling into a pit[[/labelnote]] has Midna land too hard on his back, prompting him to quietly growl at her. Guess even Even {{Nice Guy}}s have standards!
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* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: The sword with which they attempted to execute Ganondorf was turned against them, killing the Sage of Water.
* HolyHalo: They have stacked rings above their heads which invoke this.
* ItsAllMyFault: They blame themselves for the events that lead to Zant usurping the Twilight Realm since they sealed Ganondorf there. They even apologize to Midna for their role in accidentally getting Ganondorf and Zant to team up.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Their sealing Ganondorf in the Twilight Realm only enabled Zant to usurp the throne and invade Hyrule.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Sending Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm is what leads to Zant's invasion 100 years later.
* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: The sword with which they attempted to execute Ganondorf was turned against them, killing the Sage of Water.
* HolyHalo: They have stacked rings above their heads which invoke this.
* ItsAllMyFault: They blame themselves for the events that lead to Zant usurping the Twilight Realm since they sealed Ganondorf there. They even apologize to Midna for their role in accidentally getting Ganondorf and Zant to team up.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Their sealing Ganondorf in the Twilight Realm only enabled Zant to usurp the throne and invade Hyrule.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Sending Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm is what leads to Zant's invasion 100 years later.
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* FloatingLimbs: Their hands DismantledMacGuffin: The fragments of their power were distributed to a number of Twilit Parasites, and faces are detached Link needs to find all of them in a province to restore the light and proceed further.
* DivineBirds: Eldin is a massive bird who holds its ball of light in its claws.
* DubNameChange: They're Latoaan, Firoune, Oldin and Lanayru in Japanese, and further renamed Latouane, Firone, Ordinn and Lanelle in French, Latoan, Phirone, Eldin and Ranelle in German, Ratane, Firone, Oldin and Ranel in Italian, and Latoan, Farone, Ordon and Lanayru in Spanish.
* AFormYouAreComfortableWith: The ball of light that each of them holds is implied to be their true form. The animals whose appearance they adopt seem to be merely avatars, which they use on the rare occasions when they need to communicate directly with mortals like Link and Midna.
* GoodIsNotNice: Lanayru is ready to drive Link to the verge of madness to warn him about the dangers of the dark power.
* TheGreatSerpent: A rare benevolent example: Lanayru, one of the Spirits of Light whom took on the form of a serpent, is a benign spirit that warns Link of the dark power.
* HealingSerpent: Lanayru takes the form of a serpent and, like all of the other Spirits Of Light, resides in a HealingSpring, which can be used.
* HealingSpring: They reside in springs, and due to their holy power, the water from theirbodies.
* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: The sword with which they attempted to execute Ganondorf was turned againstsprings have healing properties. If Link sets foot in them, he will slowly regenerate health.
* HolyIsNotSafe: While their light is a cure for light world people, it is mortal for Twilis: when Zant forces Midna to take the full brunt of Lanayru's light, it ends up almost killingthe Sage of Water.
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*HolyHalo: LightEmUp: They have stacked rings above maintain the power of light throughout the world.
* LightIsGood: They are powerful spirits who serve the Golden Goddesses of the Triforce, and defeated the ancestors of the Twili when they tried to defile the Sacred Realm with theirheads which invoke this.
* ItsAllMyFault:power. They blame themselves for the events that lead are also implied to Zant usurping the Twilight Realm since they sealed Ganondorf there. They even apologize to resurrect Midna for after her apparent death at the hands of Ganondorf, and provide Princess Zelda with the final weapon needed to defeat him.
* MrExposition: After Link restores its power, Lanayru, through an illusory vision, exposits the history of the Fused Shadows and warns Link that its power must not be misused.
* SacredBowAndArrows: After Zelda prays to them, they grant her theirrole in accidentally getting Ganondorf and Zant to team up.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Their sealing Ganondorfpower in the Twilight Realm form of the Bow of Light.
* SeaSerpents: Lanayru is a benevolent freshwater example, a bright lake serpent holding its power in its mouth.
* SoleSurvivor: Ordona is the onlyenabled Zant to usurp the throne and invade Hyrule.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Sending Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm is what leads toone spared from being attacked by Zant's invasion 100 years later.Shadow Beasts, since Link was coincidentally in the area to stop it.
* TheWorfEffect: Lanayru suffers this when Zant ambushes Link and Midna at its spring. Its light has no effect on Zant, since he is bonded to Ganon.
* DivineBirds: Eldin is a massive bird who holds its ball of light in its claws.
* DubNameChange: They're Latoaan, Firoune, Oldin and Lanayru in Japanese, and further renamed Latouane, Firone, Ordinn and Lanelle in French, Latoan, Phirone, Eldin and Ranelle in German, Ratane, Firone, Oldin and Ranel in Italian, and Latoan, Farone, Ordon and Lanayru in Spanish.
* AFormYouAreComfortableWith: The ball of light that each of them holds is implied to be their true form. The animals whose appearance they adopt seem to be merely avatars, which they use on the rare occasions when they need to communicate directly with mortals like Link and Midna.
* GoodIsNotNice: Lanayru is ready to drive Link to the verge of madness to warn him about the dangers of the dark power.
* TheGreatSerpent: A rare benevolent example: Lanayru, one of the Spirits of Light whom took on the form of a serpent, is a benign spirit that warns Link of the dark power.
* HealingSerpent: Lanayru takes the form of a serpent and, like all of the other Spirits Of Light, resides in a HealingSpring, which can be used.
* HealingSpring: They reside in springs, and due to their holy power, the water from their
* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: The sword with which they attempted to execute Ganondorf was turned against
* HolyIsNotSafe: While their light is a cure for light world people, it is mortal for Twilis: when Zant forces Midna to take the full brunt of Lanayru's light, it ends up almost killing
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* LightIsGood: They are powerful spirits who serve the Golden Goddesses of the Triforce, and defeated the ancestors of the Twili when they tried to defile the Sacred Realm with their
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* MrExposition: After Link restores its power, Lanayru, through an illusory vision, exposits the history of the Fused Shadows and warns Link that its power must not be misused.
* SacredBowAndArrows: After Zelda prays to them, they grant her their
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Their sealing Ganondorf
* SeaSerpents: Lanayru is a benevolent freshwater example, a bright lake serpent holding its power in its mouth.
* SoleSurvivor: Ordona is the only
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Sending Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm is what leads to
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* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: The sword with which they attempted to execute Ganondorf was turned against them, killing the Sage of Water.
* HolyHalo: They have stacked rings above their heads which invoke this.
* ItsAllMyFault: They blame themselves for the events that lead to Zant usurping the Twilight Realm since they sealed Ganondorf there. They even apologize to Midna for their role in accidentally getting Ganondorf and Zant to team up.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Their sealing Ganondorf in the Twilight Realm only enabled Zant to usurp the throne and invade Hyrule.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Sending Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm is what leads to Zant's invasion 100 years later.
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** He's also often shown twirling his sword after defeating a boss or miniboss.
** If Link sheathes his sword with the right timing after killing an enemy with the Mortal Draw, he twirls his sword as he resheathes it. While this looks cool, you can't interrupt it until the end, leaving you open to attack.
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* HeartbrokenBadass: For a portion of the game, as Link loses his friends to the Bokoblin bandits, and can't talk to them, being stuck in wolf-shape. When Link finds Ilia again, she's suffering from amnesia and doesn't recognize him. Fortunately, he manages to save them all and restore Ilia's memory.
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* HeartbrokenBadass: For a portion of the game, as Link loses his friends to the Bokoblin Bulblin bandits, and can't talk to them, being stuck in wolf-shape. When Link finds Ilia again, she's suffering from amnesia and doesn't recognize him. Fortunately, he manages to save them all and restore Ilia's memory.
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An odd creature that looks like a chicken with a human head. Link encounters her inside dungeons where she's stuck in a pot. Despite her strange appearance, she's helpful in that once you free her, she can warp you to the dungeon's entrance if you need to go back outside for something. She also has a meek son called Ooccoo Jr, who returns you to where you were.
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* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: An almost literal example. Both of them are from the [[FloatingContinent City in the Sky]], and given this, it explains why they tend to act more than a little strange compared to everyone else whenever you meet them.
* CreepyGood: They're both ''incredibly'' unsettling to look at, but they're nothing but helpful to Link on his journey.
* DubNameChange:
** Ooccoo is referred to as "Aunty" in the original Japanese, and also renamed Baba in French, Polly Molly in Italian and Ucayaya Spanish.
** Ooccoo Jr. is typically identified as "[X]'s Son" per whatever a given dub calls Ooccoo, but he's also called Ucanene in Spanish.
* EscapeRope: They allow you to instantly leave the dungeon any time then teleport back to the spot where you left off.
* FlyingFace: Ooccoo Jr. appears to be this. Just a tiny Oocca head constantly flapping with tiny wings.
* TheHomewardJourney: They have fallen out of their home of The City in the Sky and are investigating Hyrule's dungeons for a way back up. They finally succeed once Link has the Sky Cannon repaired, joining him on the trip to their city.
* MixAndMatchCritter: She resembles a chicken with a woman's face.
* NiceGirl: Ooccoo is probably one of the nicer characters in the game, with a very sweet, motherly personality somewhat at odds with her strange and creepy appearance.
* {{Teleportation}}: Ooccoo Jr. can teleport Link in and out of a dungeon.
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->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/NobuyukiHiyama
->''"Although I accepted life as the hero, I could not convey the lessons of that life to those who came after."''
A mysterious figure known only to Link, who claims to be of his bloodline. He appears when Link encounters the golden wolf, and teaches him the seven Hidden Skills. According to the ''Literature/HyruleHistoria'' book, he's the spirit of the Hero of Time from ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask Majora's Mask]]'' which is cryptically hinted in his final meeting with the Hero of Twilight. See [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime here]] for his appearance in ''Ocarina of Time'' and [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask here]] for his appearance in ''Majora's Mask''.
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* CreepyGood: They're both ''incredibly'' unsettling to look at, but they're nothing but helpful to Link on his journey.
* DubNameChange:
** Ooccoo is referred to as "Aunty" in the original Japanese, and also renamed Baba in French, Polly Molly in Italian and Ucayaya Spanish.
** Ooccoo Jr. is typically identified as "[X]'s Son" per whatever a given dub calls Ooccoo, but he's also called Ucanene in Spanish.
* EscapeRope: They allow you to instantly leave the dungeon any time then teleport back to the spot where you left off.
* FlyingFace: Ooccoo Jr. appears to be this. Just a tiny Oocca head constantly flapping with tiny wings.
* TheHomewardJourney: They have fallen out of their home of The City in the Sky and are investigating Hyrule's dungeons for a way back up. They finally succeed once Link has the Sky Cannon repaired, joining him on the trip to their city.
* MixAndMatchCritter: She resembles a chicken with a woman's face.
* NiceGirl: Ooccoo is probably one of the nicer characters in the game, with a very sweet, motherly personality somewhat at odds with her strange and creepy appearance.
* {{Teleportation}}: Ooccoo Jr. can teleport Link in and out of a dungeon.
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->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/NobuyukiHiyama
->''"Although I accepted life as the hero, I could not convey the lessons of that life to those who came after."''
A mysterious figure known only to Link, who claims to be of his bloodline. He appears when Link encounters the golden wolf, and teaches him the seven Hidden Skills. According to the ''Literature/HyruleHistoria'' book, he's the spirit of the Hero of Time from ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask Majora's Mask]]'' which is cryptically hinted in his final meeting with the Hero of Twilight. See [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime here]] for his appearance in ''Ocarina of Time'' and [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask here]] for his appearance in ''Majora's Mask''.
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* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: The sword with which they attempted to execute Ganondorf was turned against them, killing the Sage of Water.
* HolyHalo: They have stacked rings above their heads which invoke this.
* ItsAllMyFault: They blame themselves for the events that lead to Zant usurping the Twilight Realm since they sealed Ganondorf there. They even apologize to Midna for their role in accidentally getting Ganondorf and Zant to team up.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Their sealing Ganondorf in the Twilight Realm only enabled Zant to usurp the throne and invade Hyrule.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Sending Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm is what leads to Zant's invasion 100 years later.
* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: The sword with which they attempted to execute Ganondorf was turned against them, killing the Sage of Water.
* HolyHalo: They have stacked rings above their heads which invoke this.
* ItsAllMyFault: They blame themselves for the events that lead to Zant usurping the Twilight Realm since they sealed Ganondorf there. They even apologize to Midna for their role in accidentally getting Ganondorf and Zant to team up.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Their sealing Ganondorf in the Twilight Realm only enabled Zant to usurp the throne and invade Hyrule.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Sending Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm is what leads to Zant's invasion 100 years later.
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the [[FloatingContinent City in the Sky]], and given this, it explains why they tend to act more than a little strange compared to everyone else whenever you meet them.
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* DubNameChange:
** Ooccoo is referred to as "Aunty" in the original Japanese, and also renamed Baba in French, Polly Molly in Italian and Ucayaya Spanish.
** Ooccoo Jr. is typically identified as "[X]'s Son" per whatever a given dub calls Ooccoo, but he's also called Ucanene in Spanish.
* EscapeRope: They allow you to instantly leave the dungeon any time then teleport back to the spot where you left off.
* FlyingFace: Ooccoo Jr. appears to be this. Just a tiny Oocca head constantly flapping withwhich they attempted to execute Ganondorf was turned against them, killing the Sage of Water.
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* ItsAllMyFault: They blame themselves for the events that lead to Zant usurping the Twilight Realm since they sealed Ganondorf there. They even apologize to Midna for their role in accidentally getting Ganondorf and Zant to team up.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Their sealing Ganondorfhome of The City in the Twilight Realm only enabled Zant to usurp Sky and are investigating Hyrule's dungeons for a way back up. They finally succeed once Link has the throne Sky Cannon repaired, joining him on the trip to their city.
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* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: The sword with which they attempted to execute Ganondorf was turned against them, killing the Sage of Water.
* HolyHalo: They have stacked rings above their heads which invoke this.
* ItsAllMyFault: They blame themselves for the events that lead to Zant usurping the Twilight Realm since they sealed Ganondorf there. They even apologize to Midna for their role in accidentally getting Ganondorf and Zant to team up.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Their sealing Ganondorf in the Twilight Realm only enabled Zant to usurp the throne and invade Hyrule.
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->''"Your name is Link. You are the hero chosen by the gods."''
-->-- '''Faron'''
This Link is a simple FarmBoy living in Ordon Village who rounds up goats on the Mayor's ranch. One day, he is attacked by Bulblins and pulled into a mysterious fog known as Twilight by a Shadow Beast. After realizing he has turned into a wolf, he is rescued by the imp Midna in exchange for agreeing to help her recover the Fused Shadows to stop the Usurper King Zant.
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* TheAce: In Ordon Village alone, Link is a top-rated horseman and goat herder on friendly terms with the mayor and his daughter, in addition to being a capable swordsman. His quest to save Hyrule makes him even more powerful and capable.
* AmbiguouslyRelated: While this version of Link is confirmed to be a direct blood descendent of the Hero of Time, there's no mention of who the Hero of Time had a child with. The most likely answer out of the significant named characters in ''Ocarina of Time'' is Malon, by virtue of this Link being a farmer who knows Epona's song which was stated to have been composed by Malon's mother.
* AnimalTalk: He can understand and talk to animals as a wolf.
* {{Animorphism}}: He turns into a wolf when in Twilight, and can transform voluntarily by touching the Shadow Crystal created by Zant's magic.
* AwesomeButImpractical: If Link sheathes his sword with the right timing after killing an enemy, he twirls his sword as he resheathes it. While this looks cool, you can't interrupt it until the end, leaving you open to attack.
* BadassAdorable: He has his moments. The wolf form is maybe easier to see this aspect in, due him to being both a big sharp-toothed predator and basically a big friendly dog if you're on his good side, but despite the realistic art style making him look more serious compared to a lot of other Links, this is the one who carries around stray cats and dogs by cradling them against his shoulder and the one who is ''completely stoked'' when he walks into the fishing hut for the first time.
* BadassNormal: Wolf form aside, he's this compared to some other Links due to not having a magic pool, with many of his items and abilities relying more on his physical strength - the only indication of magical abilities is his transformation into a wolf in the Twilight, ability to interact with spirits as a wolf, and the charged up Jump Strike and Great Spin, which carry an extra punch.
* BadWithTheBone: Downplayed. The Ordon Sword he wields is mentioned to be inlaid with Ordon goat horns, although it still appears to be made primarily of metal.
* BagOfHolding: This is the game where it's actually seen where Link puts all his stuff: a small pouch on the back of his belt, where he stuffs such things as a huge ball and chain, a fishing pole, and a top he rides like a skateboard.
* BewareTheNiceOnes: A staple of the character. The only reason such an amazing warrior can be kind and caring is that ''he can afford to be''.
* BigBrotherInstinct: To all the kids in Ordon Village, but particularly Colin. When Colin is abducted, Link is beyond furious with King Bulblin and gives chase through Kakariko Village to save the boy.
* BirthmarkOfDestiny: As mentioned by the Sages, Link has a noticeable birthmark in the shape of the Triforce on his sword hand.
* BlowYouAway: The Gale Boomerang becomes the center of a small whirlwind as it's being thrown.
* BowAndSwordInAccord: He gets to use a sword shortly after the start of the game, and the Hero's Bow during his visit to the Goron Mines. Mastering both weapons proves vital to succeed in his adventure.
* ButNowIMustGo: At the end of the game, Link leaves Ordon for parts unknown.
* ChainedByFashion: His wolf form. It comes from being shackled up by Zant's minions at the start of the game, and Midna only breaks the chain instead of removing the shackle, so it's retained when Link becomes a wolf.
* TheChampion: Although the gods and Zelda have a stake in his victory, he most fills the role for the Princess of Twilight, Midna, as he is the one that purges Zant and Ganondorf's influence from her realm.
* CharlesAtlasSuperpower: As a result of his physical strength earned by wrestling goats, he's strong enough to sumo wrestle Gorons and can overpower ''Ganondorf''.
* CharacterTics: When targeting an enemy with his sword drawn, he will frequently twirl his weapon in his hand. This was carried over in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' and the 3DS remake of ''Ocarina of Time''.
* ChickMagnet: Link gets a lot of attention from a lot of girls. Like [[ChildhoodFriends Ilia]], [[PrecociousCrush Beth]], [[TheImp Midna]], and Telma (who flirts with a lot of men), even Hena seems to have a thing for him along with three other fangirls he meets upon completing the claw shot challenge. In a literal case, he also gets hit on by a ''chicken'' while in wolf form.
* ChildhoodFriendRomance: Heavily implied to have one with Mayor Bo's daughter, Ilia, as a significant portion of the game centers on their relationship.
* TheChosenOne: The next chosen wielder of the Triforce of Courage, in [[TheUnchosenOne direct contrast]] to the Link in ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker Wind Waker]]''.
* ClothesMakeTheLegend: The Light Spirit Faron gives him the clothes that the Hero Of Time once wore.
* CombatPragmatist: As expected from an incarnation of Link, but this one wins a sumo match against the [[SuperStrength Goron elder Gor Coron]] by wearing the Iron Boots.
* TheComicallySerious: What few humorous moments he gets usually involve him dealing with the quirkiness or snark of other characters, particularly in wolf form whenever he has to put up with Midna quipping at him.
* ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Several Links before him are either Hyrulean Knights, a Chosen One who was told of his destiny, or JumpedAtTheCall, with their own funny quirks. This Link has a non-lethal case of TheCallKnowsWhereYouLive, and he's a deadly serious NoNonsenseNemesis when push comes to shove. On the other hand he's strongly implied to be a descendant of a previous Link, by that very Link who trains him, while the Link Of ''Wind Waker'', the last home console ''Zelda'' game, was not and had to prove himself a worthy successor. He accomplishes more with physical strength and dexterity, while ''Wind Waker'' Link is more about agility. ''Wind Waker'' Link had a magic meter, while his Link has to rely on his items and Midna for magic.
* CoolHorse: Epona makes her third appearance in the series as Link's trusty steed.
* CoolSword: The Master Sword, as usual. It's also an AncestralWeapon, previously wielded by his ancestor, the Hero of Time.
* CounterAttack: The Mortal Draw Hidden Skill, which involves Link sheathing his sword and slashing an enemy just as they attack.
* CrazyPrepared: Has a weapon/item for every possible situation.
* CursedWithAwesome: The Invasion of Twilight has affected all Hylians, Link included. However unlike the rest of them, barring Princess Zelda, who turn into ghostly phantoms, his connection to the Triforce of Courage allows him to keep his corporeal form, albeit that of a Wolf, allowing him to reach places he never could before, able to sense things only an animal could, and communication with other wildlife.
* DestructiveSavior: Link in general has a reputation as a human wrecking ball, and one dungeon item is a giant flail that can smash up just about everything in the dungeon – the home of two of the friendliest people in the game. He also (accidentally) blows up Barnes' bomb storage shed while hunting for the twilight bugs.
* EpicFlail: The Ball and Chain allows Link to deliver blunt force blows from a distance.
* TheEgo: He's much more compassionate than Midna but also more hands on than Zelda. As the warrior he brings the muscle while also being clever to solve puzzles.
* EveryoneCanSeeIt: From the Ordon kids, to Telma, Renado, Midna... let's just say a lot of people [[LampshadeHanging note how close Link and Ilia are.]]
* FarmBoy: Link was a goatherd before he was pulled into a world of Triforces, shadow demons, and the never-ending battle of good vs. evil.
* ForcedTransformation: His wolf transformation, especially when he is shown writhing painfully when he first becomes a wolf.
* FriendToAllChildren: He is the self-appointed guardian of the other children in Ordon.
* FriendToAllLivingThings: Even in human form, animals follow him around.
* GeniusBruiser: Smart enough to solve the various puzzles in the dungeons, strong enough to swing around a huge ball-and-chain.
* GuestStarPartyMember: Wolf Link appears in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'' as an AI-controlled ally to that game's Link via his Toys/{{amiibo}}.
* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: A trait he shares with the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Hero of Time]], his ancestor. His hair is more of a dirty blond rather than the more yellow/golden color of his predecessors, which was also used for the Links in ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild Breath Of The Wild]]''.
* {{Hammerspace}}: Made more interesting because some weapons weigh him down when he uses them, but he walks normally when he puts them away.
* HeartbrokenBadass: For a portion of the game, as Link loses his friends to the Bokoblin bandits, and can't talk to them, being stuck in wolf-shape. When Link finds Ilia again, she's suffering from amnesia and doesn't recognize him. Fortunately, he manages to save them all and restore Ilia's memory.
* TheHero: He's chosen by the ancient gods to be this after the ProlongedPrologue ends (when Faron Province is purged from Twilight curse).
* HeroicBuild: As seen in his sumo fight with Bo, this Link is quite ripped for a boy his age, especially compared to others in the series. This is likely due to being a goat herder.
* HeroicLineage: As confirmed per ''Literature/HyruleHistoria'', he's a descendant of the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Hero of Time]], who appears in this game as the Hero's Spirit. This is especially notable as a departure from most Links before and after, who only resemble one another as per being the reincarnation of the Hero as opposed to being a direct succeeding generation by bloodline.
* HeroicMime: Lampshaded by Midna. It's implied that he does speak, other characters react like he does, but he is never shown speaking and no subtitles appear.
* HeWhoFightsMonsters: Defied. Link is briefly tempted by the the Fused Shadow, with Lanayru warning him of the consequences of searching for power and how said power can [[DrunkWithPower corrupt even the purest of hearts]]. Nevertheless, Link's drive to save and protect his loved ones overrides any potential lust for power, proving his worth as TheHero and contrasting him with Ganondorf.
* HopeBringer: Over the course of the game, Link becomes this to the denizens of Castle Town. Darkness clouds the land, bandits and monsters both familiar and unfamiliar roam the land, and the guards are ridiculously incompetent, leaving the townsfolk scared. Once news of Link's deeds reaches the populace, the feeling of fear and hopelessness fades away, and citizens will commend Link for stepping up.
* HorseArcher: Now he can use most of his weapons while on Epona, not just his Bow. He even fights King Bulblin in a jousting match.
* {{Hunk}}: As much of this as he is a PrettyBoy. This Link's got a nice, buff body, and the game isn't afraid to show it.
* IaijutsuPractitioner: One of the Hero's Spirit's techniques, the Mortal Draw, allows him to strike a OneHitKill from the sheath.
* ImpliedLoveInterest: It's implied that Link and Ilia are a pair, or close enough friends that they might as well be. Also, Midna warms up to him over the course of the game, losing her snark and showing concern for his wellbeing. At the end when she returns to the Twilight Realm, she is unable to say goodbye and can only stammer out the words "Link... I... See you later..." while shedding a tear.
* InnocentBlueEyes: Of the heroic and idealistic variety.
* InstantCosplaySurprise: {{Justified|Trope}}, since he had just regained his human form for the first time since [[{{Animorphism}} becoming a wolf]]. His new attire [[HeroicLineage is that of his ancestor]], the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Hero of Time]].
* InstantExpert: While his skill with swordplay is justified by Rusl teaching him, his skill with the rest of his arsenal isn't. Lampshaded by Malo, who wonders if Link can use a bow as he's never seen Link so much as ''hold'' one back in Ordon.
* InterspeciesRomance: Heavily implied between Link and Ilia. The former being a Hylian male and the latter, a human female.
* ItsPersonalWithTheDragon: While King Bulblin serves as TheBrute instead of TheDragon, Link's most personal beef is with him instead of Zant or Ganon as his tribe of Bulblins raided Ordon Village and kidnapped the local children.
* JustWhistle: He can use whistle grass to call for Epona. Even in wolf form, which is definitely a weird way to use [[{{Pun}} wolf whistling]].
* KindheartedCatLover: He can pick up cats and puppies; when he does, rather than holding them above his head like Cuccos, he cradles them against his chest.
* KnightInShiningArmor: The Magic Armor literally makes him one.
* LadyAndKnight: The White Knight to both Midna's Dark Lady and Zelda's Bright Lady.
* TheLadysFavor: After regaining her memory, Ilia tells Link that it was the reason she made the Horse Call. She intended to give it to him, just before he set off to deliver the Ordon Sword and Shield to Hyrule Castle, but was abducted by King Bulblin before she had the chance.
* LegacyCharacter: Probably the most explicit example of the series, as he is a direct descendant of the Hero of Time, who appears as the Hero's Spirit. In fact, the reason he receives his trademark green outfit is because he is recognized as the next bearer of the Triforce of Courage by the spirit Faron.
* {{Leitmotif}}: Finally receives one in the form of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0hX34Hu92U the new Hyrule Field theme]], which also plays after particularly heroic moments, when he has the upper hand in boss fights, and in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FWqG7AUntM Link/Hero dedicated part of the Zelda 25th Anniversary montage.]]
* MasterSwordsman: As expected of the wielder of the [[CoolSword Master Sword]]. His skill at fighting is highlighted here through the various swordfighting techniques he learns. Although most of them are optional, he defeats Ganondorf in a straight-up duel. While he doesn't start the game as a distinguished fighter, the Hero's Spirit ensures that, [[TookALevelInBadass by the end of it]], Link truly lives up the title of "master swordsman".
* MagicMusic: Less so in this game than usual, but he can howl in wolf form to do things.
* ManInAKilt: During his sumo fight against Bo, he's wearing practically nothing except for the waist-wrap of his Ordon outfit, which ends up being worn like a skirt or kilt.
* MrFanservice: As explained in {{Hunk}} and PrettyBoy, he's got quite the chiseled face and also a buff body, and the game treats us to it. The pinnacle is his shirtless sumo fight against Mayor Bo.
* MuggleInMageCustody: He becomes the servant of the magical imp Midna who treats him condescendingly at first, but warms up to him later on.
* MusclesAreMeaningless: An interesting variation compared to other Links. While this Link is more visibly muscular, he also performs his ludicrous feats of strength without the need for some sort of magic artifact.
* NiceGuy: He shows remarkable maturity and goes out of his way to help everyone he meets.
* NobleWolf: Link retains his heroism, modesty and kindness when he turns into a wolf. Many animals notice this, which is why they're not frightened upon seeing him. His BigBrotherInstinct towards the kids in Ordon Village would also turn him into, pardon the {{pun}}... a PapaWolf.
* NotSoStoic: The one time Link is literally brought to his knees in fear is during the Lanayru Spirit’s history lesson, regarding the battles the denizens of the world fought over the very existence of the Sacred Realm along with the Triforce itself, and the Interlopers who killed the denizens and sought to conquer the sacred realm to satiate their own lust for power (and were sealed away by the three spirits in the Twilight Realm). The visions and warning Link received from the Lanayru Spirit - to not let his search for the Fused Shadows end up corrupting his quest of saving Hyrule into a lust for power - shakes him up so badly he collapses in shock.
* OneManArmy: He is much braver than the cowardly Hylian soldiers, and he's got the skills, gear, and weapons to back it up. The most overt demonstration being when he single-handedly storms King Bulblin's desert fortress and routs his army. No "clearing one room at a time" to minimize the number of enemies he has to fight simultaneously here, like in most dungeons.
* OurWerewolvesAreDifferent: The Triforce of Courage causes him to transform into a wolf in the Twilight Realm, and Midna later uses a cursed crystal to let him transform at will.
* TheParagon: While downplayed, it's implied that he inspired a handful of characters to be more selfless and/or courageous simply by setting a good example for them.
* ParentalAbandonment: In tradition with the rest of the series, his parents are nowhere to be seen. If the manga is any indication, they're most likely dead.
* PrettyBoy: The most mature-looking Link in the series, and appropriately [[{{Bishonen}} one of the most handsome]]. Uniquely for the trope, he's also [[{{Hunk}} pretty muscular]].
* RealMenWearPink: While he's one of the most conventionally masculine Links, the very affectionate way he carries cats around is something you'd expect from a far more feminine character.
* RedBaron: His wolf form is known as the Blue-Eyed Beast in Twili legend. ''Breath of the Wild'' would also retroatively grant him the title "Hero of Twilight", [[AscendedFanon though it had widely been used in the fandom beforehand]].
* RequiredSecondaryPowers: Despite his prodigious strength, he's just as vulnerable to being knocked around as anyone else his weight. Because of this, he needs the Iron Boots to do things like catch and throw rolling Gorons.
* RewardingVandalism: [[SubvertedTrope However]], in Iza's boat shop, he has to pay for vandalism.
* SharedFamilyQuirks: Retroactively. Link sometimes [[WeaponTwirling twirls his sword in his hand]] when targeted on a foe. The 3DS remake of ''Ocarina of Time'' has this backported to his ancestor, the Hero of Time.
* ShirtlessScene: When Mayor Bo teaches him Sumo wrestling.
* SignatureHeadgear: He gets the legendary green hat along with the rest of the green tunic after he restores Faron Woods from the influence of the Twilight Realm.
* SignatureMove: The famous SpinAttack returns, and he gets a new one in the form of the [[SwordPlant Ending Blow]]. He can upgrade the former to the more powerful "Great Spin", while the latter is the only Hidden Skill actually needed to finish the game.
* SilentSnarker: An easy-to-miss moment when Wolf Link teleports from a portal[[labelnote:*]]Or also when he wakes up after falling into a pit[[/labelnote]] has Midna land too hard on his back, prompting him to quietly growl at her. Guess even {{Nice Guy}}s have standards!
* TheStoic: This Link is probably the most aloof, serious, and mature incarnation yet, showing more subtle and understated responses than other Links. Even the versions of adult Link from ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'' had more moments of goofy adorableness.
* StrongFamilyResemblance: This Link looks nearly identical to [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime his ancestor and predecessor.]] The only main difference is that this Link has darker hair than the one from ''Ocarina of Time''.
* SuperSenses: As a wolf, he gains heightened senses that allow him to follow scent trails, find objects underground, and see in the dark. They also enable him to see the physical forms of spirits and ghosts.
* SuperStrength: Physically credited as much stronger than the Links before him, being able to stop a charging goat without budging, stop a Goron's RollingAttack before ''throwing them'' off to the side, wrestling their Elder, pulling down Fyrus to stun him, using the absolutely huge [[EpicFlail ball and chain]], and shoving aside massive stone doors. While many of these feats require the Iron Boots, they only keep him planted. The actual physical strength required to carry out these feats may be his own. In the 6th temple, he can throw items pretty far across a scale, with it taking a couple or so of them to match his weight.
* SupportingProtagonist: Link is the muscle, as the main plot revolves around Midna collecting the Fused Shadows/Mirror shards to fight her nemesis Zant and retake the Kingdom. The ending shows how she's changed. The quest to find the children of Ordon Village is less vital than her quest to stabilize the Twilight, and the subtitle refers to her.
* TravelTransformation: His wolf form can do TightropeWalking, while his human one can't.
* TsurimeEyes: His eyes are sharp and angular, signifying his serious and determined nature.
* UnknownRival: This time around, Ganondorf doesn't seem the least bit bothered about him, likely because the Hero of Time didn't fight Ganondorf in the [[AlternateTimeline childhood timeline]], which ''Twilight Princess'' follows. He gives Midna more attention, and only really acknowledges Link after Midna's presumed death.
* VoluntaryShapeshifting: After obtaining the Master Sword, Link gets the ability to change between his wolf and human forms at any time with the help of the Shadow Crystal Zant had tried to use on him.
* WeaponTwirling: Link twirls his sword if he sheathes it after every major kill and sometimes while L-targeting. ''Ocarina of Time [=3D=]'' suggests the latter is inherited from that Link.
* WolverinePublicity: Nintendo has treated this incarnation of Link as the ''default'' Link from 2006 to 2017, when ''Breath of the Wild'' was released. Even when ''Skyward Sword'' came out years later, ''Twilight Princess'' Link usually received the lion's share of media attention, and the HD remake only helped in this regard. This version of Link also has more Toys/{{amiibo}} than his other incarnations, with his ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' and ''Zelda'' Hylian variants as well as Wolf Link - and all three can summon companions for the Link in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'',[[note]]Epona for the Hylian amiibo, Wolf Link himself for the wolf amiibo[[/note]] something that no other Link amiibo can do. Somewhat fitting, considering he is the descendant of the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime previous Link]] to have WolverinePublicity.
* WoodenKatanasAreEvenBetter: Inverted. The wooden sword is the weakest sword in the game and is broken well before Link reaches the first dungeon.
* WrestlerInAllOfUs: Not only does he grapple goats during his work time, he sumo wrestles a Goron.
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[[folder:Midna]]
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->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/AkikoKoumoto
->''"Listen, I like you, so I think I'll get you out of here. But in exchange for my help, you have to do EXACTLY as I say!"''
An enigmatic and snarky [[TheImp imp]] who has a mysterious connection to the Twilight that has enveloped Hyrule. She offers to help Link escape from his prison and eventually becomes his guide. She rides on his back when he's in wolf form, and hides in his shadow when he's a human.
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* ActionGirl: Despite her being an imp, Midna is not one to be underestimated. She isn’t afraid to ride into battle on Wolf Link’s back, and while she doesn’t actively fight back, she assists Link by locking onto enemies with an energy field she projects with her magic while he strikes. When she ''does'' fight back, she grabs Darkbeast Ganon by his face and tosses him to the ground with her magic hair to help Link bite the scar on his belly and attempts to kill him with her trident after transforming into a monstrous multi armed form of herself and teleporting Link and Zelda to safety.
* AloofAlly: Starting off, she's only interested in overthrowing Zant and, in the English localization at least, states didn't care a second about what happened with the Light World.
* AntiHero: At first, she's arrogant and only really cares about putting a stop to Zant.
* ArcHero: Midna is effectively the titular and main character at the same time. She gets the brunt of CharacterDevelopment and is more emotionally invested in stopping Zant than Link, who is merely doing his duty to save Hyrule.
* ArtifactOfDoom: The Fused Shadows, one of which she wears as a helmet.
* BackFromTheDead: It's implied that Ganondorf killed her when they fought, and the Light Spirits resurrected her, restoring her true form.
* BadassAdorable: When in a good mood, her imp form can be downright cute. Her actions include helping Link kill giant monsters and throwing the massive Dark Beast Ganon across the room.
* BarbieDollAnatomy: Shown in both imp and true forms, but more obvious in the latter considering how humanoid it is. Played with in that her true form's bottom half is covered up with a wrap yet she's still apparently topless. Also her natural skin markings give the appearance of a designer bodysuit.
* BequeathedPower: Zelda transferred some sort of energy to her that allowed her to survive in the light, resulting in the latter losing her physical form. It's never specified what the energy was, but it's hinted to be the Triforce of Wisdom.
* BlackMagic: She uses Twilight magic to teleport and shapeshift.
* CastingAShadow: She can merge with Link's shadow at will, and uses it to stay alive in non-Twilight Hyrule.
* CerebusCallBack: Her CatchPhrase is "See you later!", which she says playfully and laughingly while disappearing into Link's shadow whenever a Light Spirit is freed. She says it one last time tearfully when she must destroy the Mirror of Twilight.
* CharacterTitle: Though she quips with Zelda by calling her the Twilight Princess, the title rightfully belongs to her.
* CoolHelmet: The piece of the Fused Shadow she wears for most of the game.
* CreepilyLongArms: Though it's not as prominent than Zant or the Shadow Beasts, her arms reach her knees when she's standing up on her imp form.
* CreepyGood: Her initial SlasherSmile makes it clear that she's initially more like a creepy person from the start, and through her echoing laughter, it remains a bit throughout (even if she gets much nicer). Especially with the completed Fused Shadows, which turns her into an EldritchAbomination.
* CuteLittleFangs: In her imp form, Midna has a prominent fang that is visible whenever she smiles.
* CuteMonsterGirl: The appearance and behavior she had in her imp form give her this trait. In her true form, however, she appears to be the most human-looking of the Twili.
* DarkIsNotEvil: Midna has shadow-based abilities. She's also arrogant, sarcastic, and initially selfish, but not evil (as in she openly stated she did not wish harm on Zelda). Never mind her being flung out of those negative traits about one third of the way through. She opposes Zant and his minions because she doesn't like how he tries to govern the Twilight Realm.
* DeadpanSnarker: Many characters have some snark to dish out, but Midna takes the cake over all of them.
** During the first third of the game, she's snarky towards Link and even Princess Zelda, along with providing a usually unflattering running commentary on everyone else around them. By the time Link completes the Fused Shadow/gets the Master Sword, he's no longer her favorite target...
** That said, she still has this gem to offer when her Link is wordless over her true form.
---> '''Midna:''' What? Say something! ''Am I so beautiful that you've no words left?''
* DefrostingIceQueen: Over the course of the game, she slowly becomes far less arrogant and haughty.
* DevilsPitchfork: Her weapon of choice when she invokes the Fused Shadows is a trident-like spear, first used against the barrier blocking Hyrule Castle and then against Ganondorf himself.
* DimensionLord: It is revealed that she's the true ruler of the Twilight Realm. Zant usurped the throne from her.
* DisneyDeath: After going OneWingedAngel on Ganon and their ensuing duel destroying even Hyrule Castle, Ganondorf emerges victorious, even destroying the Fused Shadow Midna used to wear as proof. [[BackFromTheDead She gets better]] courtesy of the goddesses, though.
* DoesNotKnowHerOwnStrength: When she kills Zant using the power of the completed Fused Shadow, she is visibly shocked, stating that she only used a fraction of its power to pull it off.
* EldritchAbomination: With the Fused Shadows, she becomes an amorphous creature made of Twilight, though she still retains her normal personality.
* ExoticEyeDesigns: Her eyes have yellow scleras and two concentric irises, an outer orange one and an inner red one.
* ExpositionFairy: She takes this role as part of a deal she and Link have at the start of the game, though she's generally a lot more impatient and sardonic about it (at least to begin with).
* FallenPrincess: Not only was she the princess of the Twilight Realm, she was also chosen to be its new ruler. But Zant was so jealous, tired of being a servant, and power-hungry that he usurped her and turned her into an imp. It led to a fall from grace and a struggle to regain what she once had.
* FieryRedhead: Her hair glows red and yellow. It enlarges its size when Midna is using the force field attack.
* FisherKing: She fulfils this role for the Twilight Realm.
* ForcedTransformation: She's the princess of the Twilight Realm forcibly transformed into an imp.
* ForgottenPhlebotinum: She can levitate titanic hunks of rock with her mind, then teleport them through space, but makes Link do all the fighting in his human form. She can fly, but chooses to ride around on his back while he's a wolf. {{Justified|Trope}} by it being in-character for her -- first out of letting others do her work and then probably out of solidly believing in his skills.
* FullFrontalAssault: She's naked in her imp form, though [[BarbieDollAnatomy she has no sensitive anatomy to hide anyway]]. Although, some have postulated that she wore black clothes of some kind or had a form of fur.
* GreenSkinnedSpaceBabe: In her true form. She even teases Link over it.
* HartmanHips: Her imp form has pronounced hips. Her real form has these as well, but that fits mildly into [[ImpossibleHourglassFigure another trope]].
* HerdHittingAttack: When riding wolfback, she can create a circle of magic around her that lets Link become a PinballProjectile to OneHitPolykill enemies caught in it.
* TheId: Among the three protagonists, she starts being selfish and schemes to recover her throne. Even after becoming a nicer person, she remains as the most expressive and, in rare cases, snarky of the three.
* TheImp: She essentially forces Link into helping her, emotionally manipulating him in the process, and snarks at him along the way. She defrosts over time, and later drops this characterization completely after Zelda saves her life.
* ImpossibleHourglassFigure: Her true form qualifies into this trope. Her thin waist isn't very noticeable as her bust size and hips though.
* ItsPersonalWithTheDragon: Her only conflict is with Zant, being the one who cursed her and directly usurped her position as ruler of the Twilight Realm, and she does not find out about Ganondorf until the midpoint of the game.
* JerkassRealization: When Midna is mortally wounded by the goddesses' light (courtesy of Zant) and Zelda sacrifices herself to save Midna, she asks Link to stop the princess. It's at that moment when Midna realizes the princess' selflessness was genuine, and her parting words for the wind are those that signify her CharacterDevelopment has started.
-->'''Midna:''' Zelda, I've taken all you had to give... even though I did not want it.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: By the game's climax, she averages around here. Even when she was acting like a jerk to Link and some others, it's evident that she still loved and cared about her people. Midna also heavily defrosts towards Link and later Zelda when she realizes how much they sacrifice to help her. Post-Zelda sacrificing herself to save Midna, she's still snarky, but no longer unpleasant.
* KingIncognito: She doesn't let anyone in the Light World know that she is the rightful ruler of the Twili, preferring to let them assume that she is just some random imp. Zelda and the Sages are able to figure it out on their own, leaving Midna disappointed in the latter case.
* LadyAndKnight: The Dark Lady to Link's White Knight.
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: At one point in the game, she hums her own theme music.
* {{Leitmotif}}: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXEnAuzjgKU A minor-key variation of Zelda's theme]], which hints at her identity as the Twilight Princess.
* LivingShadow: She can merge with Link's shadow, and even in the Light World early in the game, she shows up on Wolf Link's shadow's back.
* LustObject: A very, ''very'' disturbing example. The way he gets [[PersonalSpaceInvader uncomfortably close to her]] and (assuming those are not teeth or stitches) ''drools'' while calling her "My Midna" during the post-Lakebed Temple scene implies that she's ''Zant's.''
* MagikarpPower: In the beginning, she's only capable of basic spells. Gathering all of the Fused Shadows and tapping into their power allows to her to [[spoiler:vaporize Zant and temporarily hold off Ganondorf]].
* MaleGaze: In her imp form, she has a big butt and the camera angles will often remind you of this. Her introduction scene is the most obvious example.
* ManipulativeBitch: Before her CharacterDevelopment, she happily blackmails Link into helping her, before playing on his emotions by taking on the scared forms of Colin and Ilia - the latter of which she retains, with a smirk, as she's manipulating Link into helping her get the Fused Shadow. Her disrespectful words, more often to him, occur sporadically and dwindle until the third temple is done.
* MaskOfPower: The creepy-looking helmet-thingy covering her left eye is part of an ancient artifact of dark magic.
* ModestRoyalty: In the scope of her species, and in stark contrast to Zant. The Twili wear no clothing at all, and Zant wears no shortage of it to display his opulence. Midna, however, wears only a sarong about her waist and a simple cape. In the manga this is reversed, as most of the other Twili have more human-like appearances and wear significantly more, while Midna's outfit remains the same.
* MorphicResonance: Cat-like head aside, her imp form's body is revealed to be nearly identical to her true form's body, albeit with smaller proportions on the former.
* MsFanservice: In her true form, she's a gorgeous young woman whose beauty renders Link speechless. She even lampshades it. Even in her imp form, the camera seems to [[MaleGaze linger on her backside]] (particularly in her introduction scene).
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone:
** Shades of this trope show up once she's learned how far Link and Zelda have gone to help others, even someone as selfish as she had been.
** She also has this after killing Zant with her ancestors' power. [[PlayingWithATrope Unusually for the trope]], it's not that she killed Zant that shocked her, but how ''easily'' she did it.
--->'''Midna:''' ''(shocked)'' I... I used just a fraction of the power that's in me now... ''(horrified)'' I did THAT using only a ''fraction'' of my ancestors' magic?!
* MyGreatestFailure: She feels profound guilt about letting Zant overrun her kingdom, Ganondorf or no Ganondorf. Then, when she realizes how noble Link and Zelda are, she feels even more guilt about how she treated Link. [[CharacterDevelopment She goes from]] {{Jerkass}} to DefrostingIceQueen with enough of a HeelFaceTurn over the course of the game.
* NonhumansLackAttributes: While she is naked in her imp form, she lacks certain attributes.
* NoSenseOfPersonalSpace: She hops on Wolf Link's back when they first meet and treats him like a horse.
* OneWingedAngel: The completed Fused Shadow turns her into an enormous trident-wielding multi-limbed, octo-spidery monstrosity.
* OurImpsAreDifferent: She begins the game as a small black imp, and is disrespectful and very clearly only using you as means to an end. However, eventually you learn that it isn't her real form at all, but the result of a curse that sealed away most of her powers (and seeing as she still has access to teleportation, energy blasts and flight in her weakened state, her true powers must be quite considerable). Soon enough into the game she's a fully heroic character, and beating the final boss restores her to her true form.
* PrehensileHair: She can transform her ponytail into a clawed hand and uses it to grab handles, designate large objects for teleport, and punch through Zant with it.
* PrincessesRule: Implied. Her ability to shatter the Mirror of Twilight is a testament to her being the true ruler of the Twili, yet she is only ever addressed as "Twilight ''Princess''" rather than "Twilight Queen". Considering Zelda's situation, Zant may have done the same thing to her, attacking before her coronation.
* ProudBeauty: Midna's reaction to Link's speechlessness over her true form is, though harmless, rather smug.
* PunnyName: WordOfGod says Midna was meant as a play on Midnight.
* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: She gives a brief, but brutal one to Zant after he's beaten.
-->'''Midna:''' Traitors, ha! You want to know why none would call you king? It was your ''eyes'', Zant. All saw it, a lust for power burning in your pupils... Did you think we'd forget our ancestors lost their king to such greed?
* TheReveal: Halfway through the game, it's revealed that Midna is the Twilight Princess, trapped in an imp form by Zant.
* RoyaltySuperpower: As the Twilight Princess, Midna inherited the Fused Shadows, powerful artifacts that embody the magic once used by the Twili's ancestors. They work great against Zant; not so much against Ganondorf.
* ShapeshiftingTrickster: She takes an almost sadistic delight in trickery before her CharacterDevelopment.
* SheCleansUpNicely: After she regains her true form, Link looks quite taken aback.
* [[HeWhoFightsMonsters She Who Fights Monsters]]: In her quest to stop Zant, Midna becomes fixated on the power of the Fused Shadow. To get her hands on it, she both uses and abuses Link and is even willing to steal and burn down homes to do so, while constantly disregarding the suffering of Hyrule, not unlike Zant himself. It's only when she realizes just how selfless Link and Zelda are that Midna decides to commit herself to saving both her own world and theirs.
* SlasherSmile: When she sees Link turn into a wolf while being captured, she busts out an absolutely malevolent grin. Just before that, she takes on an outright demonic one wide as a boomerang when she first discovers a fragment of the Fused Shadow and forms a plan for revenge [[https://youtu.be/11YcKg-6-h8?t=144 (seen here from 2:24-2:28)]]. And when she and Link confront Ganondorf, she sports another unsettling one. She seems to have a thing for this trope. It may be that the Fused Shadows, in their status as a highly forbidden power, increase her/one's violent impulses.
* SpeakingSimlish: Her method of speech. It's made of scrambled English phrases, and deciphering them yields surprisingly relevant sentences: "Have you made up your mind?", "[[WarpWhistle I'll take you there with my power.]]", "What do you think happened to those who tried to rule with sacred magic?", "I'll be watching.", and "I guess you aren't stupid."
* SpotlightStealingSquad: If ''Twilight Princess'' is the only ''Zelda'' you've played, you can be forgiven for wondering why all the other games focus on that quiet chap she rides around on and that other girl. Even the conversations with Zant and Ganondorf are more about her than Link, with the latter only acknowledging him after he assumes Midna is dead.
* StatuesqueStunner: Midna’s true form is noticeably taller than Link, being at least six feet tall, and she’s utterly gorgeous to look at.
* SuperDeformed: Midna's imp form is a chibi version of her true form.
* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Of Tatl from ''Majora's Mask''. She's a LittleMissSnarker with a connection to the main antagonist who only allies with Link out of convenience, but over the course of the story, grows to genuinely care for him.
* SwissArmyTears: She sheds a SingleTear to destroy the Mirror of Twilight.
* TechnicolorEyes: Her eyes have yellow sclerae, and her irises are multicolored, pink on the outside, and dark red on the inside.
* TheTease: 'Teases' Link about her true form at the end of the game.
* TinyTyrannicalGirl: Spends the first half of the game mocking Zelda's and Hyrule's plight, and belittling Link should he screw up in his quest. It's not until Link and Zelda save her life that she (really) starts to clean up her bossy act.
* TitleDrop: She sarcastically calls Zelda the "Twilight Princess" during Link's first meeting with them. It turns out that ''Midna'' is the Twilight Princess; her earlier Title Drop was a false lead.
* TookALevelInKindness: Initially, Midna comes off as very condescending and sarcastic, even manipulative and downright cruel at points, but she comes to regret her behaviour and apologizes for it. After Zelda sacrifices her physical body to save Midna's life, she is touched by the princess's selflessness and dedicates herself to saving the kingdom of Hyrule.
* {{Tsundere}}: A classic Harsh example. If she was learning how to care about the light world as the game was unfolding, her old self was sure too proud to let others know, stating after the first dungeon that she did not care, finishing the quote as seen below. But this trope counts in a HeelFaceTurn sense - Midna develops a soft spot for Link (and Hyrule) over the course of the Fused Shadows arc (one that Zant informs her cannot work out, as the worlds are apparently destined to be separate). After that, she drops the rudeness, only getting irritated but not insulting if Link misleads her in carrying a heavy bridge.
-->'''Midna:''' I'm helping you because I have to! You remember that!
* VoluntaryShapeshifting: She transforms into Colin and Ilia to [[ShapeshifterGuiltTrip taunt Link while blackmailing him]]. Oddly, this is the ''only'' time she displays this ability. The same goes for her changing into bubbles to bypass prison bars... though you can see her form 'bubbling' when she travels through the air via magic.
* WeakenedByTheLight: [[PlayingWithATrope In this case]], light power. She can freely travel on Wolf Link's back even during day, and has full control of the powers she can offer Link. However, it's when exposed to the goddesses' raw light, however, that she's mortally wounded, turning palid and almost irrecognizable, courtesy of Zant in that one.
* WhatYouAreInTheDark: For all her bossing Link around, she begs Zelda to save him from Zant's curse while she's dying of [[WeakenedByTheLight fatal light exposure]], even asking Zelda to tell Link how to continue his quest without her because his life is more important than hers.
* WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes: The miniboss of the Lakebed Temple suggests that she is grossed out by frogs and/or toads, to the point that she refuses to give Link any hints during the battle. Even when she gets much nicer, she still has a hard time dealing with creepy things - and this adventure has such monsters in no short supply.
* TheWorfEffect: She loses to a more ethereal form of Ganondorf while transformed and wielding the Fused Shadows just to demonstrate how strong he is at full power. [[DisneyDeath But, it doesn't quite last...]]
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[[folder:Zelda]]
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->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/JunMizusawa
->''"Shadow and light are two sides of the same coin…one cannot exist without the other."''
The Princess and reigning monarch of Hyrule. She was to be crowned queen, but Zant invaded on the day preceding her coronation. She gives Link advice in a tower in Hyrule Castle in which she is imprisoned.
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* ActionGirl: Zelda is a skilled archer and, judging by her holding a rapier when about to confront Zant’s forces during the invasion of her castle, implied to have some skill in swordplay. She puts her archery to good use to aid Link against his fight with Ganondorf and attempted to join Link in the final duel before Ganondorf's barrier stopped her at the last second, forcing her to stay mounted on Epona, calming her down when Epona rears up startled from Ganondorf summoning his barrier to face Link alone.
* AdaptationalPersonalityChange: Compared to most of her 3D incarnations, this Zelda is relatively stoic and serious, very rarely cracking a smile once during the events of the game.
* AllLovingHeroine:
** She is a kind and benevolent ruler who wants the best for everyone. She doesn't even hate Ganondorf, even after everything he had done. In a small, yet noticeable moment after the final battle, Zelda makes a praying gesture next to his corpse. That's right, ''Zelda is praying for the soul of her enemy''.
** Also, during the horseback battle against Ganondorf and his horse, if Link is dismounted from Epona, Zelda takes her reigns to keep her calm until Link can remount her and take over. When Link is separated from Zelda and Epona to face Ganondorf alone in a final sword duel, Zelda calms down Epona and holds onto Epona's reigns with her free hand, staying mounted on her while watching the outcome of Link and Ganondorf's final clash.
* AloneWithThePsycho: Not seen from Zelda's perspective, but she was trapped with Ganondorf alone for an awful long time.
* ArcherArchetype: For the final battle, she uses light arrows against Ganondorf, and is a stoic and headstrong princess.
* BadassInDistress: She was perfectly willing to face Zant's forces alongside her soldiers, but surrendered to prevent unnecessary death. She spends the rest of the game under house arrest.
* BeatTheCurseOutOfHim: When her body is possessed by Ganondorf, Link and Midna drive him out by force.
* BigGood: Zelda is the de facto ruler of Hyrule and one of the key figures keeping the Twilight at bay.
* BlackCloak: A particularly stylish one complete with InTheHood.
* BossSubtitles: '''"Ganon's Puppet: Zelda"''' when Ganondorf possesses her body in the final battle.
* BraidsOfAction: Princess Zelda wears one long braid in the back and has a slim braid on either side of her face. She does get in on the action as part of the endgame.
* BrainyBrunette: Princess Zelda, in her only remotely brunette incarnation, is noted by her former tutor to have been an excellent student. She's also the chosen disciple of the Goddess of Wisdom, so it's only logical.
* CoolCrown: A lovely golden tiara with a blue gem in the center.
* DamselInDistress: Link can't rescue her the first time they meet, nor the second for that matter. Third time's the charm, as she gets saved near the end.
* DemonicPossession: Used on her empty body near the end of the game, while Zelda's soul is secretly keeping Midna alive.
* ErmineCapeEffect: She wears her dress even under her brown cape.
* EyeAwaken: Not her, specifically, but Ganondorf does this with her body after he possessed her, shortly before the Ganon's Puppet: Zelda battle. The result literally sends Midna flying.
* GracefulLadiesLikePurple: A very graceful combo of purple, ivory, and gold here.
* HartmanHips: She has pretty prominent hips, but not to the same extent as Midna.
* HighClassGloves: She wears elbow-length gloves.
* HeartbrokenBadass: Possibly. The BlackCloak she wears while imprisoned in the tower is actually a robe of mourning for her ravaged country.
* HeroicSacrifice: While technically still alive, she sacrifices her physical body to enter Midna’s dying body to protect her from the toxic light of the Light Realm.
* TheHighQueen: {{Subverted|Trope}}, which is sad as otherwise she'd perhaps be this more than any other game — she was about to be ''crowned'' queen, but Zant invaded on the day before her coronation.
* IconicOutfit: Her ''Twilight Princess'' dress is the closest thing she has to one, anyway.
* InTheHood: Wears a hooded BlackCloak at the beginning of the game.
* LadyAndKnight: The Bright Lady to Link's White Knight.
* LadyOfWar: She's got a ''sword'' this time around, as well as a bow that's almost as long as she is tall. She joins Link in the final battle, shooting light arrows at Ganondorf while riding on Epona. The prologue also shows her wielding the RoyalRapier (Ganondorf also uses it when possessing her body, but only for diving lunges, not any actual swordfighting).
* LegacyCharacter: She keeps the tradition of having the name Zelda as a female of the Royal Family.
* {{Leitmotif}}: As usual, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE6w7eIuNYA her Lullaby]]. It gets a DarkReprise as part of her Puppet Zelda theme.
* LightEmUp: The Light Arrows as well as in her boss fight as InstantRunes and an EnergyBall because she is a TennisBoss.
* LightIsGood: With the Light Arrows when she's free.
* LivingMacGuffin: Once again, she possesses the Triforce of Wisdom, and her soul keeps Midna alive.
* MagicKnight: She wields a sword in a flashback, and she fights Ganondorf with [[LightEmUp light arrows]] in the final battle.
* NiceGirl: While she doesn't get much screentime and she doesn't smile much, from what we see Zelda is constantly polite and impressively selfless, willing to surrender her power to save her people and help Link and Midna in whatever way she can.
* OutOfFocus: While she doesn't really get that much less screen-time than her predecessors (and indeed, [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaI more]] [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaLinksAwakening than]] [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask some]]), on average, she ''is'' less important to the plot than usual. However, she is a pivotal part of Midna's CharacterDevelopment and helps Link in his horseback fight against Ganondorf.
* ParentalAbandonment: The fact that she was due to be crowned queen implies that her parents have died, although they're never mentioned at all.
* PimpedOutDress: Zelda has her standard fancy dress with the gold trimmings.
* PrincessesRule: Despite the title, she's the reigning monarch of Hyrule — she would be Queen Zelda if her coronation had gone on schedule.
* RoyalRapier: Wields one during the cutscene showing her kingdom's fall, but drops it when she surrenders to Zant. Ganondorf takes it up when he possesses her body.
* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: She's the reigning monarch of Hyrule. Like other incarnations of Zelda, she's a very competent ruler and helps Link during the final battle, but notably [[HeroicSacrifice this Zelda gives her life to save Midna's]]. She also clearly had every intention of joining Link in the final duel, but was stopped by Ganondorf's barrier, and left to keep Epona calm.
* SadisticChoice: She surrenders to Zant so that he will not harm her people.
* SexyBacklessOutfit: Her dress bares her back pretty well, which combined with her HighClassGloves makes her the "elegant evening dress" version of this trope.
* SilkHidingSteel: A kind and gentle princess who is not afraid to fight.
* StatuesqueStunner: She's taller than Link.
* TheStoic: Doesn’t emote much, not even during her HeroicSacrifice.
* SymbolMotifClothing: Just about the hem, her skirt is decorated with harp symbols.
* TheSuperego: Zelda is the most compossed and wise among the main trio, as well as the first willing to make self-sacrifices in the name of her people.
* TennisBoss: How she is defeated as Puppet Zelda.
* TheWisePrincess: Bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom, natch.
* WolverinePublicity: Much like Link, Nintendo treated ''Twilight Princess'' Zelda as the ''default'' Zelda until ''Breath of the Wild'' came out in 2017. Even then, the ''Twilight Princess'' Zelda remains one of the most heavily referenced of the legacy Zelda characters, where even in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' where she gets a redesign, she still has an outfit that is clearly based on this version of her.
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!!The Resistance
[[folder:Rusl]]
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->''"You have…never been to Hyrule, right?"''
Link's mentor and big brother figure. A swordsman from Ordon village, he acts as a surrogate father to Link and gathers some old friends to form a small group of mercenaries later in the game to counter Zant's forces in Hyrule.
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* ActionDad: As the swordsman of Ordon Village and the father of Colin and his newborn baby sister.
* BabiesEverAfter: In the end credits, it's revealed that his wife, Uli, gave birth to a baby girl.
* BigBrotherInstinct: He regards Link as his younger brother, and is appropriately protective of him.
* TheBlacksmith: While not shown, he's credited for forging the Ordon Sword.
* DubNameChange: His original Japanese name is Moi.
* HappilyMarried: To his wife Uli, who is pregnant with their second child during the course of the game. Uli is briefly seen with their newborn baby during the end credits.
* TheHero: Of the Resistance, not the game.
* LaResistance: Hearing of Link's endeavors to save Hyrule inspires Rusl to pitch in and offer his assistance, along with his old friends Auru, Ashei, and Shad. Each of them (except Shad) has expertise in different forms of combat and gathers intel on the areas related to Link's journey. Rusl covers the Lost Woods and gives Link the golden cuckoo that allows him to reach the Sacred Forest Meadow.
* TheLeader: Of the Resistance Group, though he mentions that Telma is kind enough to let them use her tavern as their meeting place.
* MacheteMayhem: He begins carrying a machete across his lower back in the later stages of the game, although he never gets a chance to use it.
* MasterSwordsman: Rusl was formerly a soldier in Hyrule's army and has long since retired. As such, he's skilled with a sword and has taught Link much of what he knows. He even gives him his wooden practice sword near the beginning of the game.
* NiceGuy: Rusl is a loving family man, a kind mentor to Link, and a dear friend to all of the Resistance members.
* PapaWolf: He valiantly defends his family from what he thinks is a ferocious wolf (who just happens to be Link). He does so while seriously injured from a recent raid on the village. This makes it all the more humorous later in the game where a fully recovered Rusl will cower if Link runs up to him in wolf form in Faron Woods.
* {{Ranger}}: According to Mayor Bo, Rusl routinely scouts the area of Faron Woods surrounding the village to protect them from monsters, which is how he gets injured a short time later. Even so, if Link approaches Uli in wolf form, Rusl will appear and defend his wife, despite his injuries. He also has a mustache.
* StormingTheCastle: Near the end of the game, he helps save Link from an ambush at Hyrule Castle. Then he and the others storm the castle themselves, presumably to prevent any stragglers from pursuing Link.
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[[folder:Auru]]
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Auru is the oldest member of the Resistance, and one of the most knowledgeable. He helps Link get over the mountains and into Gerudo Desert. He used to tutor Princess Zelda in her youth.
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* BadassTeacher: As noted above, he was Princess Zelda's private tutor when she was younger.
* {{BFG}}: During the StormingTheCastle sequence, he shoots Lizalfos with a ''bazooka.''
* TheBigGuy: Judging from his size and muscularity.
* BitCharacter: Auru has the smallest role among the resistance group, as his only contribution is to call in a favor from Fyer, to get him to transport Link to the Desert Colossus.
* CoolOldGuy: He used to be one of Princess Zelda's tutors, and Fyer owes him a debt of gratitude for saving his life.
* DubNameChange: He's called Lafrel in the original, and also renamed Perícleo in Spanish.
* LaResistance: For his part of the effort, he tells Link about the Mirror Chamber in the heart of the Desert Colossus, then calls in a favor with Fyer to get him there free of charge.
* StormingTheCastle: He and the rest of the Resistance infiltrate Hyrule Castle to help Link during a difficult situation.
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[[folder:Ashei]]
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A female knight who scouts out the Snowpeak region in search of the Yeti tribe. She joins the rest of the Resistance at the end of the game by storming the castle. Supplemental material explains that her father was a soldier who raised her to be a warrior like the son he never had.
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* ActionGirl: A lady knight who aids Link through her skills in combat.
* BraidsOfAction: She has glossy black hair worn in two braids.
* DubNameChange: She's called Ash in Japanese, and is also renamed Salma in Spanish.
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: Minus the sickly aspect.
* LaResistance: She works alongside Rusl and the others to restore peace to Hyrule. She investigates the Snowhead region and tells Link about the snow monster (Yeto) who's been seen around Zora's Domain.
* TheLancer: To Rusl's hero for the Resistance.
* MasterSwordsman: She learned from her father, a knight.
* PrettyInMink: She wears a set of furry armor while in Snowpeak which makes her look like a yeti. When she takes off the helmet, she has this look.
* RaisedByDudes: Her backstory, given very briefly, is that she was raised by her single father, so she doesn't always have the most ladylike manners.
* ShipTease: Possibly, though unconfirmed. During their very last appearance in the game, she and Shad are having what looks to be an animated discussion at the ruins of the Temple of Time.
* TheStoic: She's portrayed this way, though her actions in the game are limited to researching what's wrong with Snowpeak.
* StormingTheCastle: She helps to save Link from an ambush, while he's storming Hyrule Castle, by picking off a pair of Lizalfos with her crossbow.
* VerbalTic: She ends sentences with "yeah?"
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[[folder:Shad]]
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Shad is TheSmartGuy of the Resistance, who is usually too involved with his studies to do any fighting - and admits that he isn't all that good at it. However, his knowledge of ancient Hylian lore does help Link get to the City in the Sky. According to supplemental material, his father worked as a butler in the royal palace.
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* ArtisticAge: Shad looks and acts like someone in his late 20s ''minimum'', is apparently the same age as Link... which is 17.
* BadassBookworm: Implied by his participation when the gang is StormingTheCastle, although he's not actually seen doing anything particularly badass.
* BookSafe: His weapon of choice is an ornamental dagger... which he uses as a ''bookmark''.
* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: He's always researching an ancient City in the Sky, which everybody believes to be mythical. [[TheCuckoolanderWasRight Turns out he's right, though.]]
* CollaredByFashion: His outfit features an oddly high, round collar.
* CunningLinguist: He's the only person in all of Hyrule who understands the ancient "[[StarfishLanguage Sky Language]]" of the Oocca.
* DoingResearch: His usual occupation. At the end of the game, having helped Link reach the City in the Sky, he seems to feel he's completed his work on that subject. He's shown to have moved on to the ruins of the Temple of Time, assisted by Auru and Ashei.
* DubNameChange: He's called Jehd in French, Jargo in German and Charley in Italian.
* LaResistance: He feels somewhat inadequate, compared to the others, but he's willing to do his part for the effort. And, let's face it, without his knowledge of the ancient "Sky Language", it wouldn't have been possible to reach the City in the Sky.
* NobleBigot: Downplayed, but in an overheard conversation prior to actually meeting Link, he remarks that the rising hero - about whom he's heard much - is a provincial from "outside Hyrule proper", and attributes Link's bravery to country folk not knowing the meaning of fear. However, he's also polite to Link in person and genuinely impressed by his abilities and achievements (probably thanks to realising that Link isn't just some ignorant country bumpkin).
* NonActionGuy: Shad admits that he's the only member of the resistance group without any combat experience. But, should you need intel about "the Sky People" and ancient texts, he's your man.
* PrettyBoy: Is the youngest member of the Resistance, and he does look rather cute.
* QuintessentialBritishGentleman: Patterned after one, with fancy clothing, old-fashioned British verbal tics, and just a hint of classism in an overheard conversation about Link prior to their actual meeting.
* RedundantResearcher: Despite being vital to the discovery of the City in the Sky, he never gets to see it. He makes it his life's work to find the City in the Sky, and Link just swoops in, uses magic tech from the past to find all the runes Shad couldn't, teleports the Sky Cannon away to get it fixed, and explores the city himself.
* ShipTease: Possibly, though unconfirmed. During their very last appearance in the game, he and Ashei are having what looks to be an animated discussion at the ruins of the Temple of Time.
* TheSmartGuy: Covered in the NonActionGuy entry.
* SmartPeopleWearGlasses: [[StealthPun A "textbook" example.]] He spends most of his time researching through books, so he uses glasses to read better.
* SpeakingSimlish: He's the only character, apart from Midna, who actually has a speaking scene in the game -- he chants an incantation in the scene where the Sky Cannon is discovered. [[http://youtu.be/HR4sh9zBzb4?t=40s Seen here.]]
* StormingTheCastle: He and the rest of the Resistance enter Hyrule Castle some time after Link does so.
* VerbalTic: His speech is peppered with quaint Britishisms, like "I say" and "old boy".
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[[folder:Telma]]
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Telma is the proprietor of the bar where the Resistance usually meets, and she frequently helps Link throughout the game, mainly by taking care of Ilia during her amnesia.
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* AbhorrentAdmirer: Her time in Kakariko is mostly spent trying to flirt with Renado, the shaman, and she takes offense later when he pens a letter about Ilia’s condition and doesn’t mention Telma at all. Renado confides in Link that although he’s ashamed to admit it, he just can’t stand having her around.
* AmbiguouslyBrown: With her red hair and dusky skin, she bears a heavy resemblance to the Gerudo tribe, who are otherwise absent from Hyrule in her time.
* TheBartender: She runs the bar of Castle Town, which also serves as the headquarters of the Resistance.
%% Do not add BigBeautifulWoman. Regardless of how you feel about Telma or her design, the game does not portray her as attractive.
* EscortMission: Telma enlists Link's aid, by having him escort her and Ilia to Kakariko Village, to seek Renado's help to save Prince Ralis.
* FriendToAllChildren: She has a very motherly nature, and demonstrates this toward both the amnesiac Ilia and the ill Prince Ralis.
* KindheartedCatLover: And her cat is a nice one, too.
* LaResistance: She presents herself as the primary member of the Resistance after Link helps her during the EscortMission.
* ShoutOutThemeNaming: Her name's Telma, and her cat's is [[Film/ThelmaAndLouise Louise]].
* TeamMom: She's very sweet and flirty and fun... until the soldiers prove [[DirtyCoward too cowardly]] to perform the EscortMission, at which point she tears them a new one and tells them never to come back to her bar.
* UncattyResemblance: She's rather portly, and her cat Louise is a long-haired Persian.
[[/folder]]
!!Other Allies
[[folder:Ooccoo and Ooccoo Jr.]]
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An odd creature that looks like a chicken with a human head. Link encounters her inside dungeons where she's stuck in a pot. Despite her strange appearance, she's helpful in that once you free her, she can warp you to the dungeon's entrance if you need to go back outside for something. She also has a meek son called Ooccoo Jr, who returns you to where you were.
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* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: An almost literal example. Both of them are from the [[FloatingContinent City in the Sky]], and given this, it explains why they tend to act more than a little strange compared to everyone else whenever you meet them.
* CreepyGood: They're both ''incredibly'' unsettling to look at, but they're nothing but helpful to Link on his journey.
* DubNameChange:
** Ooccoo is referred to as "Aunty" in the original Japanese, and also renamed Baba in French, Polly Molly in Italian and Ucayaya Spanish.
** Ooccoo Jr. is typically identified as "[X]'s Son" per whatever a given dub calls Ooccoo, but he's also called Ucanene in Spanish.
* EscapeRope: They allow you to instantly leave the dungeon any time then teleport back to the spot where you left off.
* FlyingFace: Ooccoo Jr. appears to be this. Just a tiny Oocca head constantly flapping with tiny wings.
* TheHomewardJourney: They have fallen out of their home of The City in the Sky and are investigating Hyrule's dungeons for a way back up. They finally succeed once Link has the Sky Cannon repaired, joining him on the trip to their city.
* MixAndMatchCritter: She resembles a chicken with a woman's face.
* NiceGirl: Ooccoo is probably one of the nicer characters in the game, with a very sweet, motherly personality somewhat at odds with her strange and creepy appearance.
* {{Teleportation}}: Ooccoo Jr. can teleport Link in and out of a dungeon.
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[[folder:The Hero's Spirit]]
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->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/NobuyukiHiyama
->''"Although I accepted life as the hero, I could not convey the lessons of that life to those who came after."''
A mysterious figure known only to Link, who claims to be of his bloodline. He appears when Link encounters the golden wolf, and teaches him the seven Hidden Skills. According to the ''Literature/HyruleHistoria'' book, he's the spirit of the Hero of Time from ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask Majora's Mask]]'' which is cryptically hinted in his final meeting with the Hero of Twilight. See [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime here]] for his appearance in ''Ocarina of Time'' and [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask here]] for his appearance in ''Majora's Mask''.
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* AndThenJohnWasAZombie: His current undead form has elements of both Poes and Stalfos, both monsters he fought in life. ''Hyrule Encyclopedia'' states that he is indeed a Stalfos.
* AnimatedArmor: Inside the armor, only the spirit remains.
* AntiquatedLinguistics: In the French version, he uses "dextre" and "sénestre" for right and left, along with other outdated terms.
* AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence: It's implied that he does this after imparting the final Hidden Skill.
* AttackHello: The first time Link meets him, they both take up their swords (after all, Link's experience with skeletons up to this point isn't exactly pacific) and he only talks after Link's fallen down, to prove he is yet unworthy of learning all his skills.
* BackStab: His third and fourth skills, the Back Slice and Helm Splitter.
** The Back Slice involves leaping to the opponent's side, rolling behind them, then jumping while delivering a spinning back slash.
** The Helm Splitter starts with a [[ShieldBash Shield Attack]], then jumping over the opponent while attack their head from behind, and ending behind them.
* BlackKnight: Has this design, though he remains heroic in goals and spirit.
* BlingOfWar: To compliment his golden wolf form, his armor seems to be solid gold.
* BrutalHonesty: After the AttackHello above and before becoming Link's mentor, he tells Link that, in his current shape, he wouldn't be ready to save Hyrule.
-->''"A sword wields no strength unless the hand that holds it has courage. You may be destined to become the hero of legend... but your current power would disgrace the proud green of the hero's tunic you wear."''
* CanonCharacterAllAlong: Creator/EijiAonuma has confirmed that the Spirit is the one of the Link from ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'', the Hero of Time.
* CharacterTic: When in a battle stance, he shuffles his feet the same way he did during his adventures in life. [[note]]This was actually what led fans to theorize his true identity long before ''Hyrule Historia'' confirmed it.[[/note]]
* ChronicHeroSyndrome: Even though the Zelda of his generation sent him back to live his lost childhood, he would grow to regret not passing down his teachings so that Hyrule would remain prepared for future threats. Even in death, the burden of his regrets would leave him tied to the mortal plane.
* CoolHelmet: His helmet is reminiscent of those of the Darknuts (not only from ''Twilight Princess'', but also ''The Wind Waker''), but he's on the good guys' side.
* CoupDeGrace: His first skill, the appropriately named Ending Blow, is a sword thrust on a downed target.
* CreepyGood: He’s a Stalfos with one glowing eye and rusted armor, but is a heroic spirit who aids Link in becoming a better swordsman.
* CurbStompBattle: He effortlessly deflects Link's first attack and instantly counters with a blow that sends the would-be hero flying.
* DarkIsNotEvil: Link gets attacked by a golden wolf. Next thing he knows, he's trapped in a mysterious, misty world with an ominous, Stalfos-like ''thing'', [[VaderBreath drawing deep, raspy breaths]] with his sword drawn. He effortlessly mops the floor with Link... But instead of dealing the final blow, he tells Link off for his shoddy swordsmanship, and promptly becomes his mentor.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: His first few techniques have him telling Link that they will be needed to face the latter's "true enemy", indicating that he is aware of [[TheManBehindTheMan Ganondorf's role in the plot]].
* GhostlyGoals: To pass on his hidden techniques to a worthy successor, which turns out to be his current incarnation and descendant.
* GreaterScopeParagon: He is a previous incarnation of Link and he had Ganondorf arrested long before the events of ''Twilight Princess''. His spirit lingers to teach the current Link the Hidden Skills.
* HeroicLineage: The current Link is his descendant.
* HeroOfAnotherStory: Of a previous story, actually. This is the same Link who defeated Ganondorf in another timeline, had him found guilty of treason in this one, and stopped Majora from dropping the moon on Termina.
* IaijutsuPractitioner: His fifth skill, the Mortal Draw, requires the sword to be sheathed, then allows him to strike a OneHitKill from the sheath.
* {{Irony}}: In life, he healed the souls of ''many'' restless spirits during his [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask journey through Termina]]. After his death, he became a restless spirit himself, and had to be healed by his descendant. Fittingly enough, he was healed by the current Link starting with the same "Song of Healing" from ''Majora's Mask''.
* LegacyCharacter: He's a deceased past incarnation of Link. Specifically, he's the one who fought Ganondorf in a [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime different timeline]] and had him arrested and executed in this one.
* LightningBruiser: Despite his size and bulky armor, he is quite agile and can perform many of the abilities he teaches Link.
* LikeASonToMe: As elaborated in the ''Literature/HyruleHistoria'', the Hero of Twilight isn't merely his succeeding incarnation; he's his direct descendant by blood. The Hero's Spirit specifically chooses to act as Link's mentor and, in his parting words for Link, refers to him as "my child", as he never had the chance to pass on his own gifts to another in life.
* MagicKnight: Quite aside from taking the form of a golden wolf, he can split into multiple forms and cast balls of magic at Link.
* MasterSwordsman: Literally, as he did fight evil with the Master Sword in ''Ocarina of Time'', and of course he's the one who teaches Link all those flashy moves.
* TheMentor: He, alongside Rusl, becomes one of Link's tutors in the game. The catch is that he had already passed away after the era of ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''.
* MesACrowd: Uses this to teach Link the Jump Strike and Spin Attack techniques.
* MyGreatestFailure: He battled across time to save Hyrule and other lands, but died with regret when he realized he didn't pass any of his skills or techniques to others. As a spirit, he could only watch on helplessly as the land suffered in his absence, others would come after him not even knowing half what he did, and experience many unnecessary hardships. The former Hero could [[RuleOfEmpathy feel all of Hyrule despairing]].
* MysteriousPast: Before TheReveal, it was uncertain who he was (though a lot of people guessed). After, it's still pretty unclear what happened between ''Majora's Mask'' and his death, including who he had children with (resulting in the Hero of Twilight), and how he ended up as a Stalfos in armour much like a Darknut. Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of theories, including that he and his armour were the basis for the Darknuts, and that he was killed by one. The latter is supported by the heavy emphasis he places on Hidden Skills most applicable to fighting Darknuts long before they turn up, before reverting to simpler moves, though as yet, no one actually knows.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: When he was sent back by Zelda at the end of ''Ocarina of Time'', he had Ganondorf arrested and sentenced to execution, averting the events of ''Ocarina of Time''. However, since he still had the Triforce of Courage, the Triforce of Wisdom went to Zelda, and Ganondorf got the Triforce of Power just as he was being executed, enabling him to survive impalement and break free.
* NighInvulnerability: The Master Sword does nothing to him. In fact, Link is only able to strike him down at all because ''he allows it''.
* NobleWolf: His overworld form is a one-eyed golden wolf, showing his affiliation with the Golden Goddesses and the Triforce of Courage he wielded once. Instead of the "knight" image that Twilight Link has, his is more like an old sage.
* NoNameGiven: He never states his name throughout his many encounters with Link, and he is variably referred to as the Ancient Hero and Hero's Spirit in official material. Given his true identity, however, his real ([[CanonName canon]]) name is Link, same as his descendant.
* OneHitKill: The [[MeaningfulName Mortal Draw]] does this to any unlucky enemy. Lampshaded by him.
-->''"There is no defense to this. The mortal draw deals '''death'''."''
* PassingTheTorch: After imparting all his hidden techniques onto his descendant, his spirit is finally able to find peace, and heavily implied he got to AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence.
* PosthumousCharacter: He's the incarnation of Link who first appeared in ''Ocarina of Time''.
* PreviousPlayerCharacterCameo: This is the first time in the series in which two incarnations of Link interact with each other.
* PrecursorHero: To the current Link.
* RedEyesTakeWarning: Subverted. He may be an undead warrior and have a single red eye, but he's still a good guy.
* ShieldBash: His second skill, the Shield Attack, is a blunt hit with the front of the shield; it deals no damage, but leaves enemies wide open for a hit. It can [[AttackReflector reflect certain projectiles]], and it's also the first step to performing a Helm Splitter.
* SignificantDoubleCasting: He shares [[Creator/NobuyukiHiyama a voice actor]] with Adult Link from ''Ocarina of Time''. It's because he's the Hero of Time's restless spirit.
* SoProudOfYou: His parting words to Link, after learning his final skill, are those of pride.
-->''"Go on, and do not falter, my child!"''
* SpinAttack: His final skill, the Great Spin, upgrades Link's own Spin Attack if his health is full.
* SpiritAdvisor: Whenever Link plays one of the Howling Songs, he'll get the chance to meet him. Given that Midna never comments on him, it's possible that only Link is aware of his existence, which makes sense considering the Spirit of the Hero reincarnates anew in every generation.
* SuddenlyVoiced: Given that he is the SilentProtagonist from ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''.
* TragicHero: The Hero of Time, despite saving many lives and healing many souls, died before being able to pass on his wisdom and was eventually forgotten. In death, he has become the exact kind of lost soul that he spent his life healing, waiting for his successor to awaken as a Hero to finish his goals.
* UnfinishedBusiness: It's implied in his dialogue that he is unable to completely cross into the afterlife until he has passed on his sword techniques to a worthy successor. It's also said that he regrets not being remembered as a hero, due to being sent back in time after defeating Ganon.
* TheUnfought: Link is unable to battle his golden wolf form. Each time he encounters it the divine beast pounces, pulling him into [[SpiritWorld the Ghostly Ether]].
* VaderBreath: Rare heroic example. He does this all the time except in his Golden Wolf form, where he pants loudly instead.
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[[folder:The Ancient Sages]]
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A group of spirits empowered by the elements, who have been guarding the Mirror of Twilight since ancient times.
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* FloatingLimbs: Their hands and faces are detached from their bodies.
* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: The sword with which they attempted to execute Ganondorf was turned against them, killing the Sage of Water.
* HolyHalo: They have stacked rings above their heads which invoke this.
* ItsAllMyFault: They blame themselves for the events that lead to Zant usurping the Twilight Realm since they sealed Ganondorf there. They even apologize to Midna for their role in accidentally getting Ganondorf and Zant to team up.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Their sealing Ganondorf in the Twilight Realm only enabled Zant to usurp the throne and invade Hyrule.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Sending Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm is what leads to Zant's invasion 100 years later.
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'''Beware of spoilers!'''
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!Heroes
!!Main Heroes
[[folder:Link]]
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The Blue-Eyed Beast... and Midna[[/labelnote]]]]''
->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/AkiraSasanuma
->''"Your name is Link. You are the hero chosen by the gods."''
-->-- '''Faron'''
This Link is a simple FarmBoy living in Ordon Village who rounds up goats on the Mayor's ranch. One day, he is attacked by Bulblins and pulled into a mysterious fog known as Twilight by a Shadow Beast. After realizing he has turned into a wolf, he is rescued by the imp Midna in exchange for agreeing to help her recover the Fused Shadows to stop the Usurper King Zant.
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[[#Link]]
* TheAce: In Ordon Village alone, Link is a top-rated horseman and goat herder on friendly terms with the mayor and his daughter, in addition to being a capable swordsman. His quest to save Hyrule makes him even more powerful and capable.
* AmbiguouslyRelated: While this version of Link is confirmed to be a direct blood descendent of the Hero of Time, there's no mention of who the Hero of Time had a child with. The most likely answer out of the significant named characters in ''Ocarina of Time'' is Malon, by virtue of this Link being a farmer who knows Epona's song which was stated to have been composed by Malon's mother.
* AnimalTalk: He can understand and talk to animals as a wolf.
* {{Animorphism}}: He turns into a wolf when in Twilight, and can transform voluntarily by touching the Shadow Crystal created by Zant's magic.
* AwesomeButImpractical: If Link sheathes his sword with the right timing after killing an enemy, he twirls his sword as he resheathes it. While this looks cool, you can't interrupt it until the end, leaving you open to attack.
* BadassAdorable: He has his moments. The wolf form is maybe easier to see this aspect in, due him to being both a big sharp-toothed predator and basically a big friendly dog if you're on his good side, but despite the realistic art style making him look more serious compared to a lot of other Links, this is the one who carries around stray cats and dogs by cradling them against his shoulder and the one who is ''completely stoked'' when he walks into the fishing hut for the first time.
* BadassNormal: Wolf form aside, he's this compared to some other Links due to not having a magic pool, with many of his items and abilities relying more on his physical strength - the only indication of magical abilities is his transformation into a wolf in the Twilight, ability to interact with spirits as a wolf, and the charged up Jump Strike and Great Spin, which carry an extra punch.
* BadWithTheBone: Downplayed. The Ordon Sword he wields is mentioned to be inlaid with Ordon goat horns, although it still appears to be made primarily of metal.
* BagOfHolding: This is the game where it's actually seen where Link puts all his stuff: a small pouch on the back of his belt, where he stuffs such things as a huge ball and chain, a fishing pole, and a top he rides like a skateboard.
* BewareTheNiceOnes: A staple of the character. The only reason such an amazing warrior can be kind and caring is that ''he can afford to be''.
* BigBrotherInstinct: To all the kids in Ordon Village, but particularly Colin. When Colin is abducted, Link is beyond furious with King Bulblin and gives chase through Kakariko Village to save the boy.
* BirthmarkOfDestiny: As mentioned by the Sages, Link has a noticeable birthmark in the shape of the Triforce on his sword hand.
* BlowYouAway: The Gale Boomerang becomes the center of a small whirlwind as it's being thrown.
* BowAndSwordInAccord: He gets to use a sword shortly after the start of the game, and the Hero's Bow during his visit to the Goron Mines. Mastering both weapons proves vital to succeed in his adventure.
* ButNowIMustGo: At the end of the game, Link leaves Ordon for parts unknown.
* ChainedByFashion: His wolf form. It comes from being shackled up by Zant's minions at the start of the game, and Midna only breaks the chain instead of removing the shackle, so it's retained when Link becomes a wolf.
* TheChampion: Although the gods and Zelda have a stake in his victory, he most fills the role for the Princess of Twilight, Midna, as he is the one that purges Zant and Ganondorf's influence from her realm.
* CharlesAtlasSuperpower: As a result of his physical strength earned by wrestling goats, he's strong enough to sumo wrestle Gorons and can overpower ''Ganondorf''.
* CharacterTics: When targeting an enemy with his sword drawn, he will frequently twirl his weapon in his hand. This was carried over in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' and the 3DS remake of ''Ocarina of Time''.
* ChickMagnet: Link gets a lot of attention from a lot of girls. Like [[ChildhoodFriends Ilia]], [[PrecociousCrush Beth]], [[TheImp Midna]], and Telma (who flirts with a lot of men), even Hena seems to have a thing for him along with three other fangirls he meets upon completing the claw shot challenge. In a literal case, he also gets hit on by a ''chicken'' while in wolf form.
* ChildhoodFriendRomance: Heavily implied to have one with Mayor Bo's daughter, Ilia, as a significant portion of the game centers on their relationship.
* TheChosenOne: The next chosen wielder of the Triforce of Courage, in [[TheUnchosenOne direct contrast]] to the Link in ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker Wind Waker]]''.
* ClothesMakeTheLegend: The Light Spirit Faron gives him the clothes that the Hero Of Time once wore.
* CombatPragmatist: As expected from an incarnation of Link, but this one wins a sumo match against the [[SuperStrength Goron elder Gor Coron]] by wearing the Iron Boots.
* TheComicallySerious: What few humorous moments he gets usually involve him dealing with the quirkiness or snark of other characters, particularly in wolf form whenever he has to put up with Midna quipping at him.
* ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Several Links before him are either Hyrulean Knights, a Chosen One who was told of his destiny, or JumpedAtTheCall, with their own funny quirks. This Link has a non-lethal case of TheCallKnowsWhereYouLive, and he's a deadly serious NoNonsenseNemesis when push comes to shove. On the other hand he's strongly implied to be a descendant of a previous Link, by that very Link who trains him, while the Link Of ''Wind Waker'', the last home console ''Zelda'' game, was not and had to prove himself a worthy successor. He accomplishes more with physical strength and dexterity, while ''Wind Waker'' Link is more about agility. ''Wind Waker'' Link had a magic meter, while his Link has to rely on his items and Midna for magic.
* CoolHorse: Epona makes her third appearance in the series as Link's trusty steed.
* CoolSword: The Master Sword, as usual. It's also an AncestralWeapon, previously wielded by his ancestor, the Hero of Time.
* CounterAttack: The Mortal Draw Hidden Skill, which involves Link sheathing his sword and slashing an enemy just as they attack.
* CrazyPrepared: Has a weapon/item for every possible situation.
* CursedWithAwesome: The Invasion of Twilight has affected all Hylians, Link included. However unlike the rest of them, barring Princess Zelda, who turn into ghostly phantoms, his connection to the Triforce of Courage allows him to keep his corporeal form, albeit that of a Wolf, allowing him to reach places he never could before, able to sense things only an animal could, and communication with other wildlife.
* DestructiveSavior: Link in general has a reputation as a human wrecking ball, and one dungeon item is a giant flail that can smash up just about everything in the dungeon – the home of two of the friendliest people in the game. He also (accidentally) blows up Barnes' bomb storage shed while hunting for the twilight bugs.
* EpicFlail: The Ball and Chain allows Link to deliver blunt force blows from a distance.
* TheEgo: He's much more compassionate than Midna but also more hands on than Zelda. As the warrior he brings the muscle while also being clever to solve puzzles.
* EveryoneCanSeeIt: From the Ordon kids, to Telma, Renado, Midna... let's just say a lot of people [[LampshadeHanging note how close Link and Ilia are.]]
* FarmBoy: Link was a goatherd before he was pulled into a world of Triforces, shadow demons, and the never-ending battle of good vs. evil.
* ForcedTransformation: His wolf transformation, especially when he is shown writhing painfully when he first becomes a wolf.
* FriendToAllChildren: He is the self-appointed guardian of the other children in Ordon.
* FriendToAllLivingThings: Even in human form, animals follow him around.
* GeniusBruiser: Smart enough to solve the various puzzles in the dungeons, strong enough to swing around a huge ball-and-chain.
* GuestStarPartyMember: Wolf Link appears in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'' as an AI-controlled ally to that game's Link via his Toys/{{amiibo}}.
* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: A trait he shares with the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Hero of Time]], his ancestor. His hair is more of a dirty blond rather than the more yellow/golden color of his predecessors, which was also used for the Links in ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild Breath Of The Wild]]''.
* {{Hammerspace}}: Made more interesting because some weapons weigh him down when he uses them, but he walks normally when he puts them away.
* HeartbrokenBadass: For a portion of the game, as Link loses his friends to the Bokoblin bandits, and can't talk to them, being stuck in wolf-shape. When Link finds Ilia again, she's suffering from amnesia and doesn't recognize him. Fortunately, he manages to save them all and restore Ilia's memory.
* TheHero: He's chosen by the ancient gods to be this after the ProlongedPrologue ends (when Faron Province is purged from Twilight curse).
* HeroicBuild: As seen in his sumo fight with Bo, this Link is quite ripped for a boy his age, especially compared to others in the series. This is likely due to being a goat herder.
* HeroicLineage: As confirmed per ''Literature/HyruleHistoria'', he's a descendant of the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Hero of Time]], who appears in this game as the Hero's Spirit. This is especially notable as a departure from most Links before and after, who only resemble one another as per being the reincarnation of the Hero as opposed to being a direct succeeding generation by bloodline.
* HeroicMime: Lampshaded by Midna. It's implied that he does speak, other characters react like he does, but he is never shown speaking and no subtitles appear.
* HeWhoFightsMonsters: Defied. Link is briefly tempted by the the Fused Shadow, with Lanayru warning him of the consequences of searching for power and how said power can [[DrunkWithPower corrupt even the purest of hearts]]. Nevertheless, Link's drive to save and protect his loved ones overrides any potential lust for power, proving his worth as TheHero and contrasting him with Ganondorf.
* HopeBringer: Over the course of the game, Link becomes this to the denizens of Castle Town. Darkness clouds the land, bandits and monsters both familiar and unfamiliar roam the land, and the guards are ridiculously incompetent, leaving the townsfolk scared. Once news of Link's deeds reaches the populace, the feeling of fear and hopelessness fades away, and citizens will commend Link for stepping up.
* HorseArcher: Now he can use most of his weapons while on Epona, not just his Bow. He even fights King Bulblin in a jousting match.
* {{Hunk}}: As much of this as he is a PrettyBoy. This Link's got a nice, buff body, and the game isn't afraid to show it.
* IaijutsuPractitioner: One of the Hero's Spirit's techniques, the Mortal Draw, allows him to strike a OneHitKill from the sheath.
* ImpliedLoveInterest: It's implied that Link and Ilia are a pair, or close enough friends that they might as well be. Also, Midna warms up to him over the course of the game, losing her snark and showing concern for his wellbeing. At the end when she returns to the Twilight Realm, she is unable to say goodbye and can only stammer out the words "Link... I... See you later..." while shedding a tear.
* InnocentBlueEyes: Of the heroic and idealistic variety.
* InstantCosplaySurprise: {{Justified|Trope}}, since he had just regained his human form for the first time since [[{{Animorphism}} becoming a wolf]]. His new attire [[HeroicLineage is that of his ancestor]], the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Hero of Time]].
* InstantExpert: While his skill with swordplay is justified by Rusl teaching him, his skill with the rest of his arsenal isn't. Lampshaded by Malo, who wonders if Link can use a bow as he's never seen Link so much as ''hold'' one back in Ordon.
* InterspeciesRomance: Heavily implied between Link and Ilia. The former being a Hylian male and the latter, a human female.
* ItsPersonalWithTheDragon: While King Bulblin serves as TheBrute instead of TheDragon, Link's most personal beef is with him instead of Zant or Ganon as his tribe of Bulblins raided Ordon Village and kidnapped the local children.
* JustWhistle: He can use whistle grass to call for Epona. Even in wolf form, which is definitely a weird way to use [[{{Pun}} wolf whistling]].
* KindheartedCatLover: He can pick up cats and puppies; when he does, rather than holding them above his head like Cuccos, he cradles them against his chest.
* KnightInShiningArmor: The Magic Armor literally makes him one.
* LadyAndKnight: The White Knight to both Midna's Dark Lady and Zelda's Bright Lady.
* TheLadysFavor: After regaining her memory, Ilia tells Link that it was the reason she made the Horse Call. She intended to give it to him, just before he set off to deliver the Ordon Sword and Shield to Hyrule Castle, but was abducted by King Bulblin before she had the chance.
* LegacyCharacter: Probably the most explicit example of the series, as he is a direct descendant of the Hero of Time, who appears as the Hero's Spirit. In fact, the reason he receives his trademark green outfit is because he is recognized as the next bearer of the Triforce of Courage by the spirit Faron.
* {{Leitmotif}}: Finally receives one in the form of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0hX34Hu92U the new Hyrule Field theme]], which also plays after particularly heroic moments, when he has the upper hand in boss fights, and in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FWqG7AUntM Link/Hero dedicated part of the Zelda 25th Anniversary montage.]]
* MasterSwordsman: As expected of the wielder of the [[CoolSword Master Sword]]. His skill at fighting is highlighted here through the various swordfighting techniques he learns. Although most of them are optional, he defeats Ganondorf in a straight-up duel. While he doesn't start the game as a distinguished fighter, the Hero's Spirit ensures that, [[TookALevelInBadass by the end of it]], Link truly lives up the title of "master swordsman".
* MagicMusic: Less so in this game than usual, but he can howl in wolf form to do things.
* ManInAKilt: During his sumo fight against Bo, he's wearing practically nothing except for the waist-wrap of his Ordon outfit, which ends up being worn like a skirt or kilt.
* MrFanservice: As explained in {{Hunk}} and PrettyBoy, he's got quite the chiseled face and also a buff body, and the game treats us to it. The pinnacle is his shirtless sumo fight against Mayor Bo.
* MuggleInMageCustody: He becomes the servant of the magical imp Midna who treats him condescendingly at first, but warms up to him later on.
* MusclesAreMeaningless: An interesting variation compared to other Links. While this Link is more visibly muscular, he also performs his ludicrous feats of strength without the need for some sort of magic artifact.
* NiceGuy: He shows remarkable maturity and goes out of his way to help everyone he meets.
* NobleWolf: Link retains his heroism, modesty and kindness when he turns into a wolf. Many animals notice this, which is why they're not frightened upon seeing him. His BigBrotherInstinct towards the kids in Ordon Village would also turn him into, pardon the {{pun}}... a PapaWolf.
* NotSoStoic: The one time Link is literally brought to his knees in fear is during the Lanayru Spirit’s history lesson, regarding the battles the denizens of the world fought over the very existence of the Sacred Realm along with the Triforce itself, and the Interlopers who killed the denizens and sought to conquer the sacred realm to satiate their own lust for power (and were sealed away by the three spirits in the Twilight Realm). The visions and warning Link received from the Lanayru Spirit - to not let his search for the Fused Shadows end up corrupting his quest of saving Hyrule into a lust for power - shakes him up so badly he collapses in shock.
* OneManArmy: He is much braver than the cowardly Hylian soldiers, and he's got the skills, gear, and weapons to back it up. The most overt demonstration being when he single-handedly storms King Bulblin's desert fortress and routs his army. No "clearing one room at a time" to minimize the number of enemies he has to fight simultaneously here, like in most dungeons.
* OurWerewolvesAreDifferent: The Triforce of Courage causes him to transform into a wolf in the Twilight Realm, and Midna later uses a cursed crystal to let him transform at will.
* TheParagon: While downplayed, it's implied that he inspired a handful of characters to be more selfless and/or courageous simply by setting a good example for them.
* ParentalAbandonment: In tradition with the rest of the series, his parents are nowhere to be seen. If the manga is any indication, they're most likely dead.
* PrettyBoy: The most mature-looking Link in the series, and appropriately [[{{Bishonen}} one of the most handsome]]. Uniquely for the trope, he's also [[{{Hunk}} pretty muscular]].
* RealMenWearPink: While he's one of the most conventionally masculine Links, the very affectionate way he carries cats around is something you'd expect from a far more feminine character.
* RedBaron: His wolf form is known as the Blue-Eyed Beast in Twili legend. ''Breath of the Wild'' would also retroatively grant him the title "Hero of Twilight", [[AscendedFanon though it had widely been used in the fandom beforehand]].
* RequiredSecondaryPowers: Despite his prodigious strength, he's just as vulnerable to being knocked around as anyone else his weight. Because of this, he needs the Iron Boots to do things like catch and throw rolling Gorons.
* RewardingVandalism: [[SubvertedTrope However]], in Iza's boat shop, he has to pay for vandalism.
* SharedFamilyQuirks: Retroactively. Link sometimes [[WeaponTwirling twirls his sword in his hand]] when targeted on a foe. The 3DS remake of ''Ocarina of Time'' has this backported to his ancestor, the Hero of Time.
* ShirtlessScene: When Mayor Bo teaches him Sumo wrestling.
* SignatureHeadgear: He gets the legendary green hat along with the rest of the green tunic after he restores Faron Woods from the influence of the Twilight Realm.
* SignatureMove: The famous SpinAttack returns, and he gets a new one in the form of the [[SwordPlant Ending Blow]]. He can upgrade the former to the more powerful "Great Spin", while the latter is the only Hidden Skill actually needed to finish the game.
* SilentSnarker: An easy-to-miss moment when Wolf Link teleports from a portal[[labelnote:*]]Or also when he wakes up after falling into a pit[[/labelnote]] has Midna land too hard on his back, prompting him to quietly growl at her. Guess even {{Nice Guy}}s have standards!
* TheStoic: This Link is probably the most aloof, serious, and mature incarnation yet, showing more subtle and understated responses than other Links. Even the versions of adult Link from ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'' had more moments of goofy adorableness.
* StrongFamilyResemblance: This Link looks nearly identical to [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime his ancestor and predecessor.]] The only main difference is that this Link has darker hair than the one from ''Ocarina of Time''.
* SuperSenses: As a wolf, he gains heightened senses that allow him to follow scent trails, find objects underground, and see in the dark. They also enable him to see the physical forms of spirits and ghosts.
* SuperStrength: Physically credited as much stronger than the Links before him, being able to stop a charging goat without budging, stop a Goron's RollingAttack before ''throwing them'' off to the side, wrestling their Elder, pulling down Fyrus to stun him, using the absolutely huge [[EpicFlail ball and chain]], and shoving aside massive stone doors. While many of these feats require the Iron Boots, they only keep him planted. The actual physical strength required to carry out these feats may be his own. In the 6th temple, he can throw items pretty far across a scale, with it taking a couple or so of them to match his weight.
* SupportingProtagonist: Link is the muscle, as the main plot revolves around Midna collecting the Fused Shadows/Mirror shards to fight her nemesis Zant and retake the Kingdom. The ending shows how she's changed. The quest to find the children of Ordon Village is less vital than her quest to stabilize the Twilight, and the subtitle refers to her.
* TravelTransformation: His wolf form can do TightropeWalking, while his human one can't.
* TsurimeEyes: His eyes are sharp and angular, signifying his serious and determined nature.
* UnknownRival: This time around, Ganondorf doesn't seem the least bit bothered about him, likely because the Hero of Time didn't fight Ganondorf in the [[AlternateTimeline childhood timeline]], which ''Twilight Princess'' follows. He gives Midna more attention, and only really acknowledges Link after Midna's presumed death.
* VoluntaryShapeshifting: After obtaining the Master Sword, Link gets the ability to change between his wolf and human forms at any time with the help of the Shadow Crystal Zant had tried to use on him.
* WeaponTwirling: Link twirls his sword if he sheathes it after every major kill and sometimes while L-targeting. ''Ocarina of Time [=3D=]'' suggests the latter is inherited from that Link.
* WolverinePublicity: Nintendo has treated this incarnation of Link as the ''default'' Link from 2006 to 2017, when ''Breath of the Wild'' was released. Even when ''Skyward Sword'' came out years later, ''Twilight Princess'' Link usually received the lion's share of media attention, and the HD remake only helped in this regard. This version of Link also has more Toys/{{amiibo}} than his other incarnations, with his ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' and ''Zelda'' Hylian variants as well as Wolf Link - and all three can summon companions for the Link in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'',[[note]]Epona for the Hylian amiibo, Wolf Link himself for the wolf amiibo[[/note]] something that no other Link amiibo can do. Somewhat fitting, considering he is the descendant of the [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime previous Link]] to have WolverinePublicity.
* WoodenKatanasAreEvenBetter: Inverted. The wooden sword is the weakest sword in the game and is broken well before Link reaches the first dungeon.
* WrestlerInAllOfUs: Not only does he grapple goats during his work time, he sumo wrestles a Goron.
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[[folder:Midna]]
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->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/AkikoKoumoto
->''"Listen, I like you, so I think I'll get you out of here. But in exchange for my help, you have to do EXACTLY as I say!"''
An enigmatic and snarky [[TheImp imp]] who has a mysterious connection to the Twilight that has enveloped Hyrule. She offers to help Link escape from his prison and eventually becomes his guide. She rides on his back when he's in wolf form, and hides in his shadow when he's a human.
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* ActionGirl: Despite her being an imp, Midna is not one to be underestimated. She isn’t afraid to ride into battle on Wolf Link’s back, and while she doesn’t actively fight back, she assists Link by locking onto enemies with an energy field she projects with her magic while he strikes. When she ''does'' fight back, she grabs Darkbeast Ganon by his face and tosses him to the ground with her magic hair to help Link bite the scar on his belly and attempts to kill him with her trident after transforming into a monstrous multi armed form of herself and teleporting Link and Zelda to safety.
* AloofAlly: Starting off, she's only interested in overthrowing Zant and, in the English localization at least, states didn't care a second about what happened with the Light World.
* AntiHero: At first, she's arrogant and only really cares about putting a stop to Zant.
* ArcHero: Midna is effectively the titular and main character at the same time. She gets the brunt of CharacterDevelopment and is more emotionally invested in stopping Zant than Link, who is merely doing his duty to save Hyrule.
* ArtifactOfDoom: The Fused Shadows, one of which she wears as a helmet.
* BackFromTheDead: It's implied that Ganondorf killed her when they fought, and the Light Spirits resurrected her, restoring her true form.
* BadassAdorable: When in a good mood, her imp form can be downright cute. Her actions include helping Link kill giant monsters and throwing the massive Dark Beast Ganon across the room.
* BarbieDollAnatomy: Shown in both imp and true forms, but more obvious in the latter considering how humanoid it is. Played with in that her true form's bottom half is covered up with a wrap yet she's still apparently topless. Also her natural skin markings give the appearance of a designer bodysuit.
* BequeathedPower: Zelda transferred some sort of energy to her that allowed her to survive in the light, resulting in the latter losing her physical form. It's never specified what the energy was, but it's hinted to be the Triforce of Wisdom.
* BlackMagic: She uses Twilight magic to teleport and shapeshift.
* CastingAShadow: She can merge with Link's shadow at will, and uses it to stay alive in non-Twilight Hyrule.
* CerebusCallBack: Her CatchPhrase is "See you later!", which she says playfully and laughingly while disappearing into Link's shadow whenever a Light Spirit is freed. She says it one last time tearfully when she must destroy the Mirror of Twilight.
* CharacterTitle: Though she quips with Zelda by calling her the Twilight Princess, the title rightfully belongs to her.
* CoolHelmet: The piece of the Fused Shadow she wears for most of the game.
* CreepilyLongArms: Though it's not as prominent than Zant or the Shadow Beasts, her arms reach her knees when she's standing up on her imp form.
* CreepyGood: Her initial SlasherSmile makes it clear that she's initially more like a creepy person from the start, and through her echoing laughter, it remains a bit throughout (even if she gets much nicer). Especially with the completed Fused Shadows, which turns her into an EldritchAbomination.
* CuteLittleFangs: In her imp form, Midna has a prominent fang that is visible whenever she smiles.
* CuteMonsterGirl: The appearance and behavior she had in her imp form give her this trait. In her true form, however, she appears to be the most human-looking of the Twili.
* DarkIsNotEvil: Midna has shadow-based abilities. She's also arrogant, sarcastic, and initially selfish, but not evil (as in she openly stated she did not wish harm on Zelda). Never mind her being flung out of those negative traits about one third of the way through. She opposes Zant and his minions because she doesn't like how he tries to govern the Twilight Realm.
* DeadpanSnarker: Many characters have some snark to dish out, but Midna takes the cake over all of them.
** During the first third of the game, she's snarky towards Link and even Princess Zelda, along with providing a usually unflattering running commentary on everyone else around them. By the time Link completes the Fused Shadow/gets the Master Sword, he's no longer her favorite target...
** That said, she still has this gem to offer when her Link is wordless over her true form.
---> '''Midna:''' What? Say something! ''Am I so beautiful that you've no words left?''
* DefrostingIceQueen: Over the course of the game, she slowly becomes far less arrogant and haughty.
* DevilsPitchfork: Her weapon of choice when she invokes the Fused Shadows is a trident-like spear, first used against the barrier blocking Hyrule Castle and then against Ganondorf himself.
* DimensionLord: It is revealed that she's the true ruler of the Twilight Realm. Zant usurped the throne from her.
* DisneyDeath: After going OneWingedAngel on Ganon and their ensuing duel destroying even Hyrule Castle, Ganondorf emerges victorious, even destroying the Fused Shadow Midna used to wear as proof. [[BackFromTheDead She gets better]] courtesy of the goddesses, though.
* DoesNotKnowHerOwnStrength: When she kills Zant using the power of the completed Fused Shadow, she is visibly shocked, stating that she only used a fraction of its power to pull it off.
* EldritchAbomination: With the Fused Shadows, she becomes an amorphous creature made of Twilight, though she still retains her normal personality.
* ExoticEyeDesigns: Her eyes have yellow scleras and two concentric irises, an outer orange one and an inner red one.
* ExpositionFairy: She takes this role as part of a deal she and Link have at the start of the game, though she's generally a lot more impatient and sardonic about it (at least to begin with).
* FallenPrincess: Not only was she the princess of the Twilight Realm, she was also chosen to be its new ruler. But Zant was so jealous, tired of being a servant, and power-hungry that he usurped her and turned her into an imp. It led to a fall from grace and a struggle to regain what she once had.
* FieryRedhead: Her hair glows red and yellow. It enlarges its size when Midna is using the force field attack.
* FisherKing: She fulfils this role for the Twilight Realm.
* ForcedTransformation: She's the princess of the Twilight Realm forcibly transformed into an imp.
* ForgottenPhlebotinum: She can levitate titanic hunks of rock with her mind, then teleport them through space, but makes Link do all the fighting in his human form. She can fly, but chooses to ride around on his back while he's a wolf. {{Justified|Trope}} by it being in-character for her -- first out of letting others do her work and then probably out of solidly believing in his skills.
* FullFrontalAssault: She's naked in her imp form, though [[BarbieDollAnatomy she has no sensitive anatomy to hide anyway]]. Although, some have postulated that she wore black clothes of some kind or had a form of fur.
* GreenSkinnedSpaceBabe: In her true form. She even teases Link over it.
* HartmanHips: Her imp form has pronounced hips. Her real form has these as well, but that fits mildly into [[ImpossibleHourglassFigure another trope]].
* HerdHittingAttack: When riding wolfback, she can create a circle of magic around her that lets Link become a PinballProjectile to OneHitPolykill enemies caught in it.
* TheId: Among the three protagonists, she starts being selfish and schemes to recover her throne. Even after becoming a nicer person, she remains as the most expressive and, in rare cases, snarky of the three.
* TheImp: She essentially forces Link into helping her, emotionally manipulating him in the process, and snarks at him along the way. She defrosts over time, and later drops this characterization completely after Zelda saves her life.
* ImpossibleHourglassFigure: Her true form qualifies into this trope. Her thin waist isn't very noticeable as her bust size and hips though.
* ItsPersonalWithTheDragon: Her only conflict is with Zant, being the one who cursed her and directly usurped her position as ruler of the Twilight Realm, and she does not find out about Ganondorf until the midpoint of the game.
* JerkassRealization: When Midna is mortally wounded by the goddesses' light (courtesy of Zant) and Zelda sacrifices herself to save Midna, she asks Link to stop the princess. It's at that moment when Midna realizes the princess' selflessness was genuine, and her parting words for the wind are those that signify her CharacterDevelopment has started.
-->'''Midna:''' Zelda, I've taken all you had to give... even though I did not want it.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: By the game's climax, she averages around here. Even when she was acting like a jerk to Link and some others, it's evident that she still loved and cared about her people. Midna also heavily defrosts towards Link and later Zelda when she realizes how much they sacrifice to help her. Post-Zelda sacrificing herself to save Midna, she's still snarky, but no longer unpleasant.
* KingIncognito: She doesn't let anyone in the Light World know that she is the rightful ruler of the Twili, preferring to let them assume that she is just some random imp. Zelda and the Sages are able to figure it out on their own, leaving Midna disappointed in the latter case.
* LadyAndKnight: The Dark Lady to Link's White Knight.
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: At one point in the game, she hums her own theme music.
* {{Leitmotif}}: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXEnAuzjgKU A minor-key variation of Zelda's theme]], which hints at her identity as the Twilight Princess.
* LivingShadow: She can merge with Link's shadow, and even in the Light World early in the game, she shows up on Wolf Link's shadow's back.
* LustObject: A very, ''very'' disturbing example. The way he gets [[PersonalSpaceInvader uncomfortably close to her]] and (assuming those are not teeth or stitches) ''drools'' while calling her "My Midna" during the post-Lakebed Temple scene implies that she's ''Zant's.''
* MagikarpPower: In the beginning, she's only capable of basic spells. Gathering all of the Fused Shadows and tapping into their power allows to her to [[spoiler:vaporize Zant and temporarily hold off Ganondorf]].
* MaleGaze: In her imp form, she has a big butt and the camera angles will often remind you of this. Her introduction scene is the most obvious example.
* ManipulativeBitch: Before her CharacterDevelopment, she happily blackmails Link into helping her, before playing on his emotions by taking on the scared forms of Colin and Ilia - the latter of which she retains, with a smirk, as she's manipulating Link into helping her get the Fused Shadow. Her disrespectful words, more often to him, occur sporadically and dwindle until the third temple is done.
* MaskOfPower: The creepy-looking helmet-thingy covering her left eye is part of an ancient artifact of dark magic.
* ModestRoyalty: In the scope of her species, and in stark contrast to Zant. The Twili wear no clothing at all, and Zant wears no shortage of it to display his opulence. Midna, however, wears only a sarong about her waist and a simple cape. In the manga this is reversed, as most of the other Twili have more human-like appearances and wear significantly more, while Midna's outfit remains the same.
* MorphicResonance: Cat-like head aside, her imp form's body is revealed to be nearly identical to her true form's body, albeit with smaller proportions on the former.
* MsFanservice: In her true form, she's a gorgeous young woman whose beauty renders Link speechless. She even lampshades it. Even in her imp form, the camera seems to [[MaleGaze linger on her backside]] (particularly in her introduction scene).
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone:
** Shades of this trope show up once she's learned how far Link and Zelda have gone to help others, even someone as selfish as she had been.
** She also has this after killing Zant with her ancestors' power. [[PlayingWithATrope Unusually for the trope]], it's not that she killed Zant that shocked her, but how ''easily'' she did it.
--->'''Midna:''' ''(shocked)'' I... I used just a fraction of the power that's in me now... ''(horrified)'' I did THAT using only a ''fraction'' of my ancestors' magic?!
* MyGreatestFailure: She feels profound guilt about letting Zant overrun her kingdom, Ganondorf or no Ganondorf. Then, when she realizes how noble Link and Zelda are, she feels even more guilt about how she treated Link. [[CharacterDevelopment She goes from]] {{Jerkass}} to DefrostingIceQueen with enough of a HeelFaceTurn over the course of the game.
* NonhumansLackAttributes: While she is naked in her imp form, she lacks certain attributes.
* NoSenseOfPersonalSpace: She hops on Wolf Link's back when they first meet and treats him like a horse.
* OneWingedAngel: The completed Fused Shadow turns her into an enormous trident-wielding multi-limbed, octo-spidery monstrosity.
* OurImpsAreDifferent: She begins the game as a small black imp, and is disrespectful and very clearly only using you as means to an end. However, eventually you learn that it isn't her real form at all, but the result of a curse that sealed away most of her powers (and seeing as she still has access to teleportation, energy blasts and flight in her weakened state, her true powers must be quite considerable). Soon enough into the game she's a fully heroic character, and beating the final boss restores her to her true form.
* PrehensileHair: She can transform her ponytail into a clawed hand and uses it to grab handles, designate large objects for teleport, and punch through Zant with it.
* PrincessesRule: Implied. Her ability to shatter the Mirror of Twilight is a testament to her being the true ruler of the Twili, yet she is only ever addressed as "Twilight ''Princess''" rather than "Twilight Queen". Considering Zelda's situation, Zant may have done the same thing to her, attacking before her coronation.
* ProudBeauty: Midna's reaction to Link's speechlessness over her true form is, though harmless, rather smug.
* PunnyName: WordOfGod says Midna was meant as a play on Midnight.
* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: She gives a brief, but brutal one to Zant after he's beaten.
-->'''Midna:''' Traitors, ha! You want to know why none would call you king? It was your ''eyes'', Zant. All saw it, a lust for power burning in your pupils... Did you think we'd forget our ancestors lost their king to such greed?
* TheReveal: Halfway through the game, it's revealed that Midna is the Twilight Princess, trapped in an imp form by Zant.
* RoyaltySuperpower: As the Twilight Princess, Midna inherited the Fused Shadows, powerful artifacts that embody the magic once used by the Twili's ancestors. They work great against Zant; not so much against Ganondorf.
* ShapeshiftingTrickster: She takes an almost sadistic delight in trickery before her CharacterDevelopment.
* SheCleansUpNicely: After she regains her true form, Link looks quite taken aback.
* [[HeWhoFightsMonsters She Who Fights Monsters]]: In her quest to stop Zant, Midna becomes fixated on the power of the Fused Shadow. To get her hands on it, she both uses and abuses Link and is even willing to steal and burn down homes to do so, while constantly disregarding the suffering of Hyrule, not unlike Zant himself. It's only when she realizes just how selfless Link and Zelda are that Midna decides to commit herself to saving both her own world and theirs.
* SlasherSmile: When she sees Link turn into a wolf while being captured, she busts out an absolutely malevolent grin. Just before that, she takes on an outright demonic one wide as a boomerang when she first discovers a fragment of the Fused Shadow and forms a plan for revenge [[https://youtu.be/11YcKg-6-h8?t=144 (seen here from 2:24-2:28)]]. And when she and Link confront Ganondorf, she sports another unsettling one. She seems to have a thing for this trope. It may be that the Fused Shadows, in their status as a highly forbidden power, increase her/one's violent impulses.
* SpeakingSimlish: Her method of speech. It's made of scrambled English phrases, and deciphering them yields surprisingly relevant sentences: "Have you made up your mind?", "[[WarpWhistle I'll take you there with my power.]]", "What do you think happened to those who tried to rule with sacred magic?", "I'll be watching.", and "I guess you aren't stupid."
* SpotlightStealingSquad: If ''Twilight Princess'' is the only ''Zelda'' you've played, you can be forgiven for wondering why all the other games focus on that quiet chap she rides around on and that other girl. Even the conversations with Zant and Ganondorf are more about her than Link, with the latter only acknowledging him after he assumes Midna is dead.
* StatuesqueStunner: Midna’s true form is noticeably taller than Link, being at least six feet tall, and she’s utterly gorgeous to look at.
* SuperDeformed: Midna's imp form is a chibi version of her true form.
* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Of Tatl from ''Majora's Mask''. She's a LittleMissSnarker with a connection to the main antagonist who only allies with Link out of convenience, but over the course of the story, grows to genuinely care for him.
* SwissArmyTears: She sheds a SingleTear to destroy the Mirror of Twilight.
* TechnicolorEyes: Her eyes have yellow sclerae, and her irises are multicolored, pink on the outside, and dark red on the inside.
* TheTease: 'Teases' Link about her true form at the end of the game.
* TinyTyrannicalGirl: Spends the first half of the game mocking Zelda's and Hyrule's plight, and belittling Link should he screw up in his quest. It's not until Link and Zelda save her life that she (really) starts to clean up her bossy act.
* TitleDrop: She sarcastically calls Zelda the "Twilight Princess" during Link's first meeting with them. It turns out that ''Midna'' is the Twilight Princess; her earlier Title Drop was a false lead.
* TookALevelInKindness: Initially, Midna comes off as very condescending and sarcastic, even manipulative and downright cruel at points, but she comes to regret her behaviour and apologizes for it. After Zelda sacrifices her physical body to save Midna's life, she is touched by the princess's selflessness and dedicates herself to saving the kingdom of Hyrule.
* {{Tsundere}}: A classic Harsh example. If she was learning how to care about the light world as the game was unfolding, her old self was sure too proud to let others know, stating after the first dungeon that she did not care, finishing the quote as seen below. But this trope counts in a HeelFaceTurn sense - Midna develops a soft spot for Link (and Hyrule) over the course of the Fused Shadows arc (one that Zant informs her cannot work out, as the worlds are apparently destined to be separate). After that, she drops the rudeness, only getting irritated but not insulting if Link misleads her in carrying a heavy bridge.
-->'''Midna:''' I'm helping you because I have to! You remember that!
* VoluntaryShapeshifting: She transforms into Colin and Ilia to [[ShapeshifterGuiltTrip taunt Link while blackmailing him]]. Oddly, this is the ''only'' time she displays this ability. The same goes for her changing into bubbles to bypass prison bars... though you can see her form 'bubbling' when she travels through the air via magic.
* WeakenedByTheLight: [[PlayingWithATrope In this case]], light power. She can freely travel on Wolf Link's back even during day, and has full control of the powers she can offer Link. However, it's when exposed to the goddesses' raw light, however, that she's mortally wounded, turning palid and almost irrecognizable, courtesy of Zant in that one.
* WhatYouAreInTheDark: For all her bossing Link around, she begs Zelda to save him from Zant's curse while she's dying of [[WeakenedByTheLight fatal light exposure]], even asking Zelda to tell Link how to continue his quest without her because his life is more important than hers.
* WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes: The miniboss of the Lakebed Temple suggests that she is grossed out by frogs and/or toads, to the point that she refuses to give Link any hints during the battle. Even when she gets much nicer, she still has a hard time dealing with creepy things - and this adventure has such monsters in no short supply.
* TheWorfEffect: She loses to a more ethereal form of Ganondorf while transformed and wielding the Fused Shadows just to demonstrate how strong he is at full power. [[DisneyDeath But, it doesn't quite last...]]
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[[folder:Zelda]]
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->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/JunMizusawa
->''"Shadow and light are two sides of the same coin…one cannot exist without the other."''
The Princess and reigning monarch of Hyrule. She was to be crowned queen, but Zant invaded on the day preceding her coronation. She gives Link advice in a tower in Hyrule Castle in which she is imprisoned.
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* ActionGirl: Zelda is a skilled archer and, judging by her holding a rapier when about to confront Zant’s forces during the invasion of her castle, implied to have some skill in swordplay. She puts her archery to good use to aid Link against his fight with Ganondorf and attempted to join Link in the final duel before Ganondorf's barrier stopped her at the last second, forcing her to stay mounted on Epona, calming her down when Epona rears up startled from Ganondorf summoning his barrier to face Link alone.
* AdaptationalPersonalityChange: Compared to most of her 3D incarnations, this Zelda is relatively stoic and serious, very rarely cracking a smile once during the events of the game.
* AllLovingHeroine:
** She is a kind and benevolent ruler who wants the best for everyone. She doesn't even hate Ganondorf, even after everything he had done. In a small, yet noticeable moment after the final battle, Zelda makes a praying gesture next to his corpse. That's right, ''Zelda is praying for the soul of her enemy''.
** Also, during the horseback battle against Ganondorf and his horse, if Link is dismounted from Epona, Zelda takes her reigns to keep her calm until Link can remount her and take over. When Link is separated from Zelda and Epona to face Ganondorf alone in a final sword duel, Zelda calms down Epona and holds onto Epona's reigns with her free hand, staying mounted on her while watching the outcome of Link and Ganondorf's final clash.
* AloneWithThePsycho: Not seen from Zelda's perspective, but she was trapped with Ganondorf alone for an awful long time.
* ArcherArchetype: For the final battle, she uses light arrows against Ganondorf, and is a stoic and headstrong princess.
* BadassInDistress: She was perfectly willing to face Zant's forces alongside her soldiers, but surrendered to prevent unnecessary death. She spends the rest of the game under house arrest.
* BeatTheCurseOutOfHim: When her body is possessed by Ganondorf, Link and Midna drive him out by force.
* BigGood: Zelda is the de facto ruler of Hyrule and one of the key figures keeping the Twilight at bay.
* BlackCloak: A particularly stylish one complete with InTheHood.
* BossSubtitles: '''"Ganon's Puppet: Zelda"''' when Ganondorf possesses her body in the final battle.
* BraidsOfAction: Princess Zelda wears one long braid in the back and has a slim braid on either side of her face. She does get in on the action as part of the endgame.
* BrainyBrunette: Princess Zelda, in her only remotely brunette incarnation, is noted by her former tutor to have been an excellent student. She's also the chosen disciple of the Goddess of Wisdom, so it's only logical.
* CoolCrown: A lovely golden tiara with a blue gem in the center.
* DamselInDistress: Link can't rescue her the first time they meet, nor the second for that matter. Third time's the charm, as she gets saved near the end.
* DemonicPossession: Used on her empty body near the end of the game, while Zelda's soul is secretly keeping Midna alive.
* ErmineCapeEffect: She wears her dress even under her brown cape.
* EyeAwaken: Not her, specifically, but Ganondorf does this with her body after he possessed her, shortly before the Ganon's Puppet: Zelda battle. The result literally sends Midna flying.
* GracefulLadiesLikePurple: A very graceful combo of purple, ivory, and gold here.
* HartmanHips: She has pretty prominent hips, but not to the same extent as Midna.
* HighClassGloves: She wears elbow-length gloves.
* HeartbrokenBadass: Possibly. The BlackCloak she wears while imprisoned in the tower is actually a robe of mourning for her ravaged country.
* HeroicSacrifice: While technically still alive, she sacrifices her physical body to enter Midna’s dying body to protect her from the toxic light of the Light Realm.
* TheHighQueen: {{Subverted|Trope}}, which is sad as otherwise she'd perhaps be this more than any other game — she was about to be ''crowned'' queen, but Zant invaded on the day before her coronation.
* IconicOutfit: Her ''Twilight Princess'' dress is the closest thing she has to one, anyway.
* InTheHood: Wears a hooded BlackCloak at the beginning of the game.
* LadyAndKnight: The Bright Lady to Link's White Knight.
* LadyOfWar: She's got a ''sword'' this time around, as well as a bow that's almost as long as she is tall. She joins Link in the final battle, shooting light arrows at Ganondorf while riding on Epona. The prologue also shows her wielding the RoyalRapier (Ganondorf also uses it when possessing her body, but only for diving lunges, not any actual swordfighting).
* LegacyCharacter: She keeps the tradition of having the name Zelda as a female of the Royal Family.
* {{Leitmotif}}: As usual, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE6w7eIuNYA her Lullaby]]. It gets a DarkReprise as part of her Puppet Zelda theme.
* LightEmUp: The Light Arrows as well as in her boss fight as InstantRunes and an EnergyBall because she is a TennisBoss.
* LightIsGood: With the Light Arrows when she's free.
* LivingMacGuffin: Once again, she possesses the Triforce of Wisdom, and her soul keeps Midna alive.
* MagicKnight: She wields a sword in a flashback, and she fights Ganondorf with [[LightEmUp light arrows]] in the final battle.
* NiceGirl: While she doesn't get much screentime and she doesn't smile much, from what we see Zelda is constantly polite and impressively selfless, willing to surrender her power to save her people and help Link and Midna in whatever way she can.
* OutOfFocus: While she doesn't really get that much less screen-time than her predecessors (and indeed, [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaI more]] [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaLinksAwakening than]] [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask some]]), on average, she ''is'' less important to the plot than usual. However, she is a pivotal part of Midna's CharacterDevelopment and helps Link in his horseback fight against Ganondorf.
* ParentalAbandonment: The fact that she was due to be crowned queen implies that her parents have died, although they're never mentioned at all.
* PimpedOutDress: Zelda has her standard fancy dress with the gold trimmings.
* PrincessesRule: Despite the title, she's the reigning monarch of Hyrule — she would be Queen Zelda if her coronation had gone on schedule.
* RoyalRapier: Wields one during the cutscene showing her kingdom's fall, but drops it when she surrenders to Zant. Ganondorf takes it up when he possesses her body.
* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: She's the reigning monarch of Hyrule. Like other incarnations of Zelda, she's a very competent ruler and helps Link during the final battle, but notably [[HeroicSacrifice this Zelda gives her life to save Midna's]]. She also clearly had every intention of joining Link in the final duel, but was stopped by Ganondorf's barrier, and left to keep Epona calm.
* SadisticChoice: She surrenders to Zant so that he will not harm her people.
* SexyBacklessOutfit: Her dress bares her back pretty well, which combined with her HighClassGloves makes her the "elegant evening dress" version of this trope.
* SilkHidingSteel: A kind and gentle princess who is not afraid to fight.
* StatuesqueStunner: She's taller than Link.
* TheStoic: Doesn’t emote much, not even during her HeroicSacrifice.
* SymbolMotifClothing: Just about the hem, her skirt is decorated with harp symbols.
* TheSuperego: Zelda is the most compossed and wise among the main trio, as well as the first willing to make self-sacrifices in the name of her people.
* TennisBoss: How she is defeated as Puppet Zelda.
* TheWisePrincess: Bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom, natch.
* WolverinePublicity: Much like Link, Nintendo treated ''Twilight Princess'' Zelda as the ''default'' Zelda until ''Breath of the Wild'' came out in 2017. Even then, the ''Twilight Princess'' Zelda remains one of the most heavily referenced of the legacy Zelda characters, where even in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' where she gets a redesign, she still has an outfit that is clearly based on this version of her.
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!!The Resistance
[[folder:Rusl]]
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->''"You have…never been to Hyrule, right?"''
Link's mentor and big brother figure. A swordsman from Ordon village, he acts as a surrogate father to Link and gathers some old friends to form a small group of mercenaries later in the game to counter Zant's forces in Hyrule.
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* ActionDad: As the swordsman of Ordon Village and the father of Colin and his newborn baby sister.
* BabiesEverAfter: In the end credits, it's revealed that his wife, Uli, gave birth to a baby girl.
* BigBrotherInstinct: He regards Link as his younger brother, and is appropriately protective of him.
* TheBlacksmith: While not shown, he's credited for forging the Ordon Sword.
* DubNameChange: His original Japanese name is Moi.
* HappilyMarried: To his wife Uli, who is pregnant with their second child during the course of the game. Uli is briefly seen with their newborn baby during the end credits.
* TheHero: Of the Resistance, not the game.
* LaResistance: Hearing of Link's endeavors to save Hyrule inspires Rusl to pitch in and offer his assistance, along with his old friends Auru, Ashei, and Shad. Each of them (except Shad) has expertise in different forms of combat and gathers intel on the areas related to Link's journey. Rusl covers the Lost Woods and gives Link the golden cuckoo that allows him to reach the Sacred Forest Meadow.
* TheLeader: Of the Resistance Group, though he mentions that Telma is kind enough to let them use her tavern as their meeting place.
* MacheteMayhem: He begins carrying a machete across his lower back in the later stages of the game, although he never gets a chance to use it.
* MasterSwordsman: Rusl was formerly a soldier in Hyrule's army and has long since retired. As such, he's skilled with a sword and has taught Link much of what he knows. He even gives him his wooden practice sword near the beginning of the game.
* NiceGuy: Rusl is a loving family man, a kind mentor to Link, and a dear friend to all of the Resistance members.
* PapaWolf: He valiantly defends his family from what he thinks is a ferocious wolf (who just happens to be Link). He does so while seriously injured from a recent raid on the village. This makes it all the more humorous later in the game where a fully recovered Rusl will cower if Link runs up to him in wolf form in Faron Woods.
* {{Ranger}}: According to Mayor Bo, Rusl routinely scouts the area of Faron Woods surrounding the village to protect them from monsters, which is how he gets injured a short time later. Even so, if Link approaches Uli in wolf form, Rusl will appear and defend his wife, despite his injuries. He also has a mustache.
* StormingTheCastle: Near the end of the game, he helps save Link from an ambush at Hyrule Castle. Then he and the others storm the castle themselves, presumably to prevent any stragglers from pursuing Link.
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[[folder:Auru]]
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Auru is the oldest member of the Resistance, and one of the most knowledgeable. He helps Link get over the mountains and into Gerudo Desert. He used to tutor Princess Zelda in her youth.
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* BadassTeacher: As noted above, he was Princess Zelda's private tutor when she was younger.
* {{BFG}}: During the StormingTheCastle sequence, he shoots Lizalfos with a ''bazooka.''
* TheBigGuy: Judging from his size and muscularity.
* BitCharacter: Auru has the smallest role among the resistance group, as his only contribution is to call in a favor from Fyer, to get him to transport Link to the Desert Colossus.
* CoolOldGuy: He used to be one of Princess Zelda's tutors, and Fyer owes him a debt of gratitude for saving his life.
* DubNameChange: He's called Lafrel in the original, and also renamed Perícleo in Spanish.
* LaResistance: For his part of the effort, he tells Link about the Mirror Chamber in the heart of the Desert Colossus, then calls in a favor with Fyer to get him there free of charge.
* StormingTheCastle: He and the rest of the Resistance infiltrate Hyrule Castle to help Link during a difficult situation.
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[[folder:Ashei]]
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A female knight who scouts out the Snowpeak region in search of the Yeti tribe. She joins the rest of the Resistance at the end of the game by storming the castle. Supplemental material explains that her father was a soldier who raised her to be a warrior like the son he never had.
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* ActionGirl: A lady knight who aids Link through her skills in combat.
* BraidsOfAction: She has glossy black hair worn in two braids.
* DubNameChange: She's called Ash in Japanese, and is also renamed Salma in Spanish.
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: Minus the sickly aspect.
* LaResistance: She works alongside Rusl and the others to restore peace to Hyrule. She investigates the Snowhead region and tells Link about the snow monster (Yeto) who's been seen around Zora's Domain.
* TheLancer: To Rusl's hero for the Resistance.
* MasterSwordsman: She learned from her father, a knight.
* PrettyInMink: She wears a set of furry armor while in Snowpeak which makes her look like a yeti. When she takes off the helmet, she has this look.
* RaisedByDudes: Her backstory, given very briefly, is that she was raised by her single father, so she doesn't always have the most ladylike manners.
* ShipTease: Possibly, though unconfirmed. During their very last appearance in the game, she and Shad are having what looks to be an animated discussion at the ruins of the Temple of Time.
* TheStoic: She's portrayed this way, though her actions in the game are limited to researching what's wrong with Snowpeak.
* StormingTheCastle: She helps to save Link from an ambush, while he's storming Hyrule Castle, by picking off a pair of Lizalfos with her crossbow.
* VerbalTic: She ends sentences with "yeah?"
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[[folder:Shad]]
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Shad is TheSmartGuy of the Resistance, who is usually too involved with his studies to do any fighting - and admits that he isn't all that good at it. However, his knowledge of ancient Hylian lore does help Link get to the City in the Sky. According to supplemental material, his father worked as a butler in the royal palace.
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* ArtisticAge: Shad looks and acts like someone in his late 20s ''minimum'', is apparently the same age as Link... which is 17.
* BadassBookworm: Implied by his participation when the gang is StormingTheCastle, although he's not actually seen doing anything particularly badass.
* BookSafe: His weapon of choice is an ornamental dagger... which he uses as a ''bookmark''.
* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: He's always researching an ancient City in the Sky, which everybody believes to be mythical. [[TheCuckoolanderWasRight Turns out he's right, though.]]
* CollaredByFashion: His outfit features an oddly high, round collar.
* CunningLinguist: He's the only person in all of Hyrule who understands the ancient "[[StarfishLanguage Sky Language]]" of the Oocca.
* DoingResearch: His usual occupation. At the end of the game, having helped Link reach the City in the Sky, he seems to feel he's completed his work on that subject. He's shown to have moved on to the ruins of the Temple of Time, assisted by Auru and Ashei.
* DubNameChange: He's called Jehd in French, Jargo in German and Charley in Italian.
* LaResistance: He feels somewhat inadequate, compared to the others, but he's willing to do his part for the effort. And, let's face it, without his knowledge of the ancient "Sky Language", it wouldn't have been possible to reach the City in the Sky.
* NobleBigot: Downplayed, but in an overheard conversation prior to actually meeting Link, he remarks that the rising hero - about whom he's heard much - is a provincial from "outside Hyrule proper", and attributes Link's bravery to country folk not knowing the meaning of fear. However, he's also polite to Link in person and genuinely impressed by his abilities and achievements (probably thanks to realising that Link isn't just some ignorant country bumpkin).
* NonActionGuy: Shad admits that he's the only member of the resistance group without any combat experience. But, should you need intel about "the Sky People" and ancient texts, he's your man.
* PrettyBoy: Is the youngest member of the Resistance, and he does look rather cute.
* QuintessentialBritishGentleman: Patterned after one, with fancy clothing, old-fashioned British verbal tics, and just a hint of classism in an overheard conversation about Link prior to their actual meeting.
* RedundantResearcher: Despite being vital to the discovery of the City in the Sky, he never gets to see it. He makes it his life's work to find the City in the Sky, and Link just swoops in, uses magic tech from the past to find all the runes Shad couldn't, teleports the Sky Cannon away to get it fixed, and explores the city himself.
* ShipTease: Possibly, though unconfirmed. During their very last appearance in the game, he and Ashei are having what looks to be an animated discussion at the ruins of the Temple of Time.
* TheSmartGuy: Covered in the NonActionGuy entry.
* SmartPeopleWearGlasses: [[StealthPun A "textbook" example.]] He spends most of his time researching through books, so he uses glasses to read better.
* SpeakingSimlish: He's the only character, apart from Midna, who actually has a speaking scene in the game -- he chants an incantation in the scene where the Sky Cannon is discovered. [[http://youtu.be/HR4sh9zBzb4?t=40s Seen here.]]
* StormingTheCastle: He and the rest of the Resistance enter Hyrule Castle some time after Link does so.
* VerbalTic: His speech is peppered with quaint Britishisms, like "I say" and "old boy".
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[[folder:Telma]]
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Telma is the proprietor of the bar where the Resistance usually meets, and she frequently helps Link throughout the game, mainly by taking care of Ilia during her amnesia.
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* AbhorrentAdmirer: Her time in Kakariko is mostly spent trying to flirt with Renado, the shaman, and she takes offense later when he pens a letter about Ilia’s condition and doesn’t mention Telma at all. Renado confides in Link that although he’s ashamed to admit it, he just can’t stand having her around.
* AmbiguouslyBrown: With her red hair and dusky skin, she bears a heavy resemblance to the Gerudo tribe, who are otherwise absent from Hyrule in her time.
* TheBartender: She runs the bar of Castle Town, which also serves as the headquarters of the Resistance.
%% Do not add BigBeautifulWoman. Regardless of how you feel about Telma or her design, the game does not portray her as attractive.
* EscortMission: Telma enlists Link's aid, by having him escort her and Ilia to Kakariko Village, to seek Renado's help to save Prince Ralis.
* FriendToAllChildren: She has a very motherly nature, and demonstrates this toward both the amnesiac Ilia and the ill Prince Ralis.
* KindheartedCatLover: And her cat is a nice one, too.
* LaResistance: She presents herself as the primary member of the Resistance after Link helps her during the EscortMission.
* ShoutOutThemeNaming: Her name's Telma, and her cat's is [[Film/ThelmaAndLouise Louise]].
* TeamMom: She's very sweet and flirty and fun... until the soldiers prove [[DirtyCoward too cowardly]] to perform the EscortMission, at which point she tears them a new one and tells them never to come back to her bar.
* UncattyResemblance: She's rather portly, and her cat Louise is a long-haired Persian.
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!!Other Allies
[[folder:Ooccoo and Ooccoo Jr.]]
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An odd creature that looks like a chicken with a human head. Link encounters her inside dungeons where she's stuck in a pot. Despite her strange appearance, she's helpful in that once you free her, she can warp you to the dungeon's entrance if you need to go back outside for something. She also has a meek son called Ooccoo Jr, who returns you to where you were.
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* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: An almost literal example. Both of them are from the [[FloatingContinent City in the Sky]], and given this, it explains why they tend to act more than a little strange compared to everyone else whenever you meet them.
* CreepyGood: They're both ''incredibly'' unsettling to look at, but they're nothing but helpful to Link on his journey.
* DubNameChange:
** Ooccoo is referred to as "Aunty" in the original Japanese, and also renamed Baba in French, Polly Molly in Italian and Ucayaya Spanish.
** Ooccoo Jr. is typically identified as "[X]'s Son" per whatever a given dub calls Ooccoo, but he's also called Ucanene in Spanish.
* EscapeRope: They allow you to instantly leave the dungeon any time then teleport back to the spot where you left off.
* FlyingFace: Ooccoo Jr. appears to be this. Just a tiny Oocca head constantly flapping with tiny wings.
* TheHomewardJourney: They have fallen out of their home of The City in the Sky and are investigating Hyrule's dungeons for a way back up. They finally succeed once Link has the Sky Cannon repaired, joining him on the trip to their city.
* MixAndMatchCritter: She resembles a chicken with a woman's face.
* NiceGirl: Ooccoo is probably one of the nicer characters in the game, with a very sweet, motherly personality somewhat at odds with her strange and creepy appearance.
* {{Teleportation}}: Ooccoo Jr. can teleport Link in and out of a dungeon.
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[[folder:The Hero's Spirit]]
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->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/NobuyukiHiyama
->''"Although I accepted life as the hero, I could not convey the lessons of that life to those who came after."''
A mysterious figure known only to Link, who claims to be of his bloodline. He appears when Link encounters the golden wolf, and teaches him the seven Hidden Skills. According to the ''Literature/HyruleHistoria'' book, he's the spirit of the Hero of Time from ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask Majora's Mask]]'' which is cryptically hinted in his final meeting with the Hero of Twilight. See [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime here]] for his appearance in ''Ocarina of Time'' and [[Characters/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask here]] for his appearance in ''Majora's Mask''.
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* AndThenJohnWasAZombie: His current undead form has elements of both Poes and Stalfos, both monsters he fought in life. ''Hyrule Encyclopedia'' states that he is indeed a Stalfos.
* AnimatedArmor: Inside the armor, only the spirit remains.
* AntiquatedLinguistics: In the French version, he uses "dextre" and "sénestre" for right and left, along with other outdated terms.
* AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence: It's implied that he does this after imparting the final Hidden Skill.
* AttackHello: The first time Link meets him, they both take up their swords (after all, Link's experience with skeletons up to this point isn't exactly pacific) and he only talks after Link's fallen down, to prove he is yet unworthy of learning all his skills.
* BackStab: His third and fourth skills, the Back Slice and Helm Splitter.
** The Back Slice involves leaping to the opponent's side, rolling behind them, then jumping while delivering a spinning back slash.
** The Helm Splitter starts with a [[ShieldBash Shield Attack]], then jumping over the opponent while attack their head from behind, and ending behind them.
* BlackKnight: Has this design, though he remains heroic in goals and spirit.
* BlingOfWar: To compliment his golden wolf form, his armor seems to be solid gold.
* BrutalHonesty: After the AttackHello above and before becoming Link's mentor, he tells Link that, in his current shape, he wouldn't be ready to save Hyrule.
-->''"A sword wields no strength unless the hand that holds it has courage. You may be destined to become the hero of legend... but your current power would disgrace the proud green of the hero's tunic you wear."''
* CanonCharacterAllAlong: Creator/EijiAonuma has confirmed that the Spirit is the one of the Link from ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'', the Hero of Time.
* CharacterTic: When in a battle stance, he shuffles his feet the same way he did during his adventures in life. [[note]]This was actually what led fans to theorize his true identity long before ''Hyrule Historia'' confirmed it.[[/note]]
* ChronicHeroSyndrome: Even though the Zelda of his generation sent him back to live his lost childhood, he would grow to regret not passing down his teachings so that Hyrule would remain prepared for future threats. Even in death, the burden of his regrets would leave him tied to the mortal plane.
* CoolHelmet: His helmet is reminiscent of those of the Darknuts (not only from ''Twilight Princess'', but also ''The Wind Waker''), but he's on the good guys' side.
* CoupDeGrace: His first skill, the appropriately named Ending Blow, is a sword thrust on a downed target.
* CreepyGood: He’s a Stalfos with one glowing eye and rusted armor, but is a heroic spirit who aids Link in becoming a better swordsman.
* CurbStompBattle: He effortlessly deflects Link's first attack and instantly counters with a blow that sends the would-be hero flying.
* DarkIsNotEvil: Link gets attacked by a golden wolf. Next thing he knows, he's trapped in a mysterious, misty world with an ominous, Stalfos-like ''thing'', [[VaderBreath drawing deep, raspy breaths]] with his sword drawn. He effortlessly mops the floor with Link... But instead of dealing the final blow, he tells Link off for his shoddy swordsmanship, and promptly becomes his mentor.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: His first few techniques have him telling Link that they will be needed to face the latter's "true enemy", indicating that he is aware of [[TheManBehindTheMan Ganondorf's role in the plot]].
* GhostlyGoals: To pass on his hidden techniques to a worthy successor, which turns out to be his current incarnation and descendant.
* GreaterScopeParagon: He is a previous incarnation of Link and he had Ganondorf arrested long before the events of ''Twilight Princess''. His spirit lingers to teach the current Link the Hidden Skills.
* HeroicLineage: The current Link is his descendant.
* HeroOfAnotherStory: Of a previous story, actually. This is the same Link who defeated Ganondorf in another timeline, had him found guilty of treason in this one, and stopped Majora from dropping the moon on Termina.
* IaijutsuPractitioner: His fifth skill, the Mortal Draw, requires the sword to be sheathed, then allows him to strike a OneHitKill from the sheath.
* {{Irony}}: In life, he healed the souls of ''many'' restless spirits during his [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask journey through Termina]]. After his death, he became a restless spirit himself, and had to be healed by his descendant. Fittingly enough, he was healed by the current Link starting with the same "Song of Healing" from ''Majora's Mask''.
* LegacyCharacter: He's a deceased past incarnation of Link. Specifically, he's the one who fought Ganondorf in a [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime different timeline]] and had him arrested and executed in this one.
* LightningBruiser: Despite his size and bulky armor, he is quite agile and can perform many of the abilities he teaches Link.
* LikeASonToMe: As elaborated in the ''Literature/HyruleHistoria'', the Hero of Twilight isn't merely his succeeding incarnation; he's his direct descendant by blood. The Hero's Spirit specifically chooses to act as Link's mentor and, in his parting words for Link, refers to him as "my child", as he never had the chance to pass on his own gifts to another in life.
* MagicKnight: Quite aside from taking the form of a golden wolf, he can split into multiple forms and cast balls of magic at Link.
* MasterSwordsman: Literally, as he did fight evil with the Master Sword in ''Ocarina of Time'', and of course he's the one who teaches Link all those flashy moves.
* TheMentor: He, alongside Rusl, becomes one of Link's tutors in the game. The catch is that he had already passed away after the era of ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''.
* MesACrowd: Uses this to teach Link the Jump Strike and Spin Attack techniques.
* MyGreatestFailure: He battled across time to save Hyrule and other lands, but died with regret when he realized he didn't pass any of his skills or techniques to others. As a spirit, he could only watch on helplessly as the land suffered in his absence, others would come after him not even knowing half what he did, and experience many unnecessary hardships. The former Hero could [[RuleOfEmpathy feel all of Hyrule despairing]].
* MysteriousPast: Before TheReveal, it was uncertain who he was (though a lot of people guessed). After, it's still pretty unclear what happened between ''Majora's Mask'' and his death, including who he had children with (resulting in the Hero of Twilight), and how he ended up as a Stalfos in armour much like a Darknut. Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of theories, including that he and his armour were the basis for the Darknuts, and that he was killed by one. The latter is supported by the heavy emphasis he places on Hidden Skills most applicable to fighting Darknuts long before they turn up, before reverting to simpler moves, though as yet, no one actually knows.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: When he was sent back by Zelda at the end of ''Ocarina of Time'', he had Ganondorf arrested and sentenced to execution, averting the events of ''Ocarina of Time''. However, since he still had the Triforce of Courage, the Triforce of Wisdom went to Zelda, and Ganondorf got the Triforce of Power just as he was being executed, enabling him to survive impalement and break free.
* NighInvulnerability: The Master Sword does nothing to him. In fact, Link is only able to strike him down at all because ''he allows it''.
* NobleWolf: His overworld form is a one-eyed golden wolf, showing his affiliation with the Golden Goddesses and the Triforce of Courage he wielded once. Instead of the "knight" image that Twilight Link has, his is more like an old sage.
* NoNameGiven: He never states his name throughout his many encounters with Link, and he is variably referred to as the Ancient Hero and Hero's Spirit in official material. Given his true identity, however, his real ([[CanonName canon]]) name is Link, same as his descendant.
* OneHitKill: The [[MeaningfulName Mortal Draw]] does this to any unlucky enemy. Lampshaded by him.
-->''"There is no defense to this. The mortal draw deals '''death'''."''
* PassingTheTorch: After imparting all his hidden techniques onto his descendant, his spirit is finally able to find peace, and heavily implied he got to AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence.
* PosthumousCharacter: He's the incarnation of Link who first appeared in ''Ocarina of Time''.
* PreviousPlayerCharacterCameo: This is the first time in the series in which two incarnations of Link interact with each other.
* PrecursorHero: To the current Link.
* RedEyesTakeWarning: Subverted. He may be an undead warrior and have a single red eye, but he's still a good guy.
* ShieldBash: His second skill, the Shield Attack, is a blunt hit with the front of the shield; it deals no damage, but leaves enemies wide open for a hit. It can [[AttackReflector reflect certain projectiles]], and it's also the first step to performing a Helm Splitter.
* SignificantDoubleCasting: He shares [[Creator/NobuyukiHiyama a voice actor]] with Adult Link from ''Ocarina of Time''. It's because he's the Hero of Time's restless spirit.
* SoProudOfYou: His parting words to Link, after learning his final skill, are those of pride.
-->''"Go on, and do not falter, my child!"''
* SpinAttack: His final skill, the Great Spin, upgrades Link's own Spin Attack if his health is full.
* SpiritAdvisor: Whenever Link plays one of the Howling Songs, he'll get the chance to meet him. Given that Midna never comments on him, it's possible that only Link is aware of his existence, which makes sense considering the Spirit of the Hero reincarnates anew in every generation.
* SuddenlyVoiced: Given that he is the SilentProtagonist from ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''.
* TragicHero: The Hero of Time, despite saving many lives and healing many souls, died before being able to pass on his wisdom and was eventually forgotten. In death, he has become the exact kind of lost soul that he spent his life healing, waiting for his successor to awaken as a Hero to finish his goals.
* UnfinishedBusiness: It's implied in his dialogue that he is unable to completely cross into the afterlife until he has passed on his sword techniques to a worthy successor. It's also said that he regrets not being remembered as a hero, due to being sent back in time after defeating Ganon.
* TheUnfought: Link is unable to battle his golden wolf form. Each time he encounters it the divine beast pounces, pulling him into [[SpiritWorld the Ghostly Ether]].
* VaderBreath: Rare heroic example. He does this all the time except in his Golden Wolf form, where he pants loudly instead.
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[[folder:The Ancient Sages]]
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A group of spirits empowered by the elements, who have been guarding the Mirror of Twilight since ancient times.
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* FloatingLimbs: Their hands and faces are detached from their bodies.
* HoistByTheirOwnPetard: The sword with which they attempted to execute Ganondorf was turned against them, killing the Sage of Water.
* HolyHalo: They have stacked rings above their heads which invoke this.
* ItsAllMyFault: They blame themselves for the events that lead to Zant usurping the Twilight Realm since they sealed Ganondorf there. They even apologize to Midna for their role in accidentally getting Ganondorf and Zant to team up.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: Their sealing Ganondorf in the Twilight Realm only enabled Zant to usurp the throne and invade Hyrule.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Sending Ganondorf to the Twilight Realm is what leads to Zant's invasion 100 years later.
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