Link

Appearance

Link is a teenage boy with golden-blonde hair that is pulled into a small ponytail and falls past his ears and blue eyes

Clothing

He wears many outfits throughout the course of the game, but is most often pictured in the Champion's Tunic, a blue short-sleeved tunic over a long-sleeved white shirt and pants with boots with multiple belts

Background

100 years ago, Link, Zelda and the four Champions set out to defeat Calamity Ganon using four Divine Beasts. The Champions were all killed, and Link critically injured. Link is placed into stasis, and rests for 100 years. He wakes up with amnesia, and meets an old man who tells him about what happened to Hyrule since Link has been asleep. Link then sets off on a quest to both regain his memories and defeat Calamity Ganon once and for all.

Speech

Link literally can not speak at all, though he usually yells out battlecries in a fight like "Heya!!!!"

Age

17-20 (Physically) 117-120 (Biologically)

Marksmanship

Link is an expert with a bow, with his skill surpassing some of the Rito tribe's best archers. Using only his bow skills and special arrows, he was able to take down the Divine Beasts Vah Medoh, Vah Ruta, and Vah Naboris, letting him take control of them from the inside. When Link is airborne and aiming his bow, time seems to slow down around him to let him line up a good shot, and people watching him while he does this claim he draws his bow back too fast to follow.

Flurry Rush

When Link dodges an attack at the last possible second, he can unleash a flurry of blows with his current weapon to deal immense damage to his opponent.

Mipha's Grace

Revives Link with full health and adds extra health to himself. Requires one in game day to recharge, or 8 in game hours if Link is in Hyrule Castle. Its upgraded form requires 8 in game hours to recharge, or 2 hours 40 minutes in game while in Hyrule Castle.

Revali's Gale

Creates an upward draft that can carry Link into the sky. Requires 6 in game hours to charge, or 2 if Link is in Hyrule Castle. Its upgraded form requires 2 hours in game to recharge, or 40 minutes in game while in Hyrule Castle.

Daruk's Protection

Creates a red crystal barrier around Link when used, protecting him from all attacks and damage while up, as well as deflecting certain attacks back such as Guardian beams. Requires 8 hours in game to recharge, or 6 if Link is in Hyrule castle. Its upgraded form requires 6 in game hours to recharge, or 2 in game hours while in Hyrule Castle.

Urbosa's Fury

Forms a spherical field of light around Link before lightning comes down and strikes everything in that radius. Requires 12 in game hours to recharge, or 4 if Link is in Hyrule Castle. Its upgraded form requires 4 hours in game to recharge, or 1 hour 20 minutes in game while in Hyrule Castle.

Runes

Magnesis: Allows Link to lift and carry metallic objects using magnetic energy. Remote Bomb: A bomb that can be detonated remotely that comes in the shapes of a cube and a sphere. Stasis: Allows Link to freeze objects in time. While suspended in time, objects will store any additional kinetic energy that is inflicted upon them. Link can strike a suspended object with a Weapon to produce a vast amount of kinetic energy, which will cause the object to suddenly move as it regains mobility. Cryosis: Allows Link to spontaneously create pillars of ice from the surface of any body of water. Camera: Take pictures of enemies, weapons, bows and arrows, shields, and materials to complete the Hyrule Compendium. Items added to the Compendium also include information about each item including common locations.

Equipment

Master Sword: A sword, holy in nature that can fire beams of energy. It cannot be thrown, and while it is unbreakable it can be rendered useless after extensive use, after this point it will slowly repair itself. When fighting evil, such as Calamity Ganon or creatures corrupted by his Malice, the Master Sword will glow with holy light, dealing double the damage and not being rendered useless after extensive use. Hylian Shield: A shield formerly used by the Hylian Guard. Unlike other versions of this shield, it can break but can be replaced. Sheikah Slate: A multipurpose tool bearing the Eye Symbol of the Sheikah that Link obtains shortly after awakening. It is how Link uses his runes and can create a scope of the land and create beacons of light that Link places as a way to remember where he is going. Paraglider: With this item, Link can glide through the air at great speeds. Master Cycle Zero: A motorcycle-like vehicle created from ancient Sheikah technology, which was given to Link by the Sheikah monk Maz Koshia after completing his trial. It can be summoned using the Sheikah Slate, and while it does have a limited fuel supply, it can be refilled by dumping assorted materials into the cycle. Thunder Helm: A precious heirloom of the Gerudo that makes Link immune to lightning. Scimitar of the Seven: A famous one-handed scimitar once beloved by the Gerudo Champion Urbosa. Daybreaker: A shield originally wielded by Gerudo Champion Urbosa that is both lightweight and durable. Great Eagle Bow: A bow without equal originally wielded by the Rito Champion, Revali. It's said that Revali could loose arrows with the speed of a gale, and when wielding it, Link can fire three arrows at once. Lightscale Trident: A two-handed trident formerly wielded by Zora Champion Mipha. Boulder Breaker: A two-handed claymore formerly wielded by Goron Champion Daruk that while very powerful, takes a long time to perform attacks with.

Gerudo Weapons

Golden Claymore Gerudo Spear Golden Bow Radiant Shield Moonlight Scimitar Gerudo Shield

Shiekah Weapons

Eightfold Longblade Edge of Duality Phrenic Bow Shield of the Mind's Eye

Korok Weapons

Korok Leaf Forest Dweller Spear Forest Dweller Shield Boomerang Forest Dweller Bow Forest Dweller Sword Korok Weapons can also be lit on fire.

Royal Guard Weapons

Royal Guard Claymore Royal Guard Shield Royal Guard Bow Royal Guard Sword Royal Guard Spear

Royal Weapons

Royal Broadsword Royal Bow Royal Claymore Royal Halberd Royal Shield

Rito Weapons

Falcon Bow Feathered Spear Feathered Edge Kite Shield Swallow Bow

Zora Weapons

Silver Longsword Zora Spear Silver Shield Zora Sword Ceremonial Trident Silverscale Spear Silver Bow

Arrows

Arrows: Normal wooden arrows. In extremely high temperatures, they will burst into flames, turning them into makeshift Fire Arrows. Fire Arrows: Arrows imbued with fire magic that are extremely effective against cold-based enemies, but are ineffective in the rain. Ice Arrows: An arrow imbued with the power of ice. It breaks apart on impact, freezing objects in the immediate area. It's incredibly effective against hot things. Bomb Arrows: A regular arrow with an explosive at its tip, which detonates upon contact with an enemy. In high temperatures, the Bomb Arrow will blow up as soon as it's drawn, damaging Link in the process. If used in rain or water the Bomb Arrow will not explode. Shock Arrows: An arrow imbued with electricity, shocking enemies on contact. If used in rain or water it will shock anything in a nearby surrounding area. Ancient Arrows: A special type of arrow made specifically for defeating Guardians. When it hits something, it unleashes an explosion of blue energy that completely disintegrates all organic life it touches. These arrows are powerful enough to one-shot a Guardian by hitting them in the eye or by hitting it's base if it is a mobile guardian. If you fail to hit an enemy or the arrow hits something that it cannot disintegrate, you will be able to pick it up and use it again.

Hobby

Protecting Hyrule and Zelda Cooking

Goals

Save Zelda and defeat Calamity Ganon. Free the Divine Beasts from the possessions of the Blight Ganons. Find Princess Zelda and defeat the Demon King, Ganondorf. (all succeeded)

FRIENDS / ALLIES

Princess Zelda (liege/close friend/love interest) Impa Mipha (childhood friend/possible love interest; deceased) Daruk (close friend; deceased) Revali (former rival; deceased) Urbosa (deceased) Sidon (close friend) King Dorephan Yunobo Teba Riju King Rhoam (deceased) Great Fairy Purah Robbie Hestu Great Deku Tree Monk Maz Koshia King Rauru Queen Sonia Tulin

ENEMIES

Ganon's Army Ganondorf (archenemy; evil counterpart) Yiga Clan Master Kohga Blight Ganons Phantom Ganon Igneo Talus Titan Molduking Hollows Sludge Like Mucktorok Colgera Moragia Marbled Gohma Queen Gibdo Seized Construct

courage and selflessness

Much like his past incarnations, Link possesses a sense of courage and selflessness, worthy enough to be seen and acknowledged as a Champion of Hyrule. As Zelda's appointed knight, he also possesses a sense of duty for him to fulfill by ensuring her safety and maintains a professional demeanour when serving the royal family of Hyrule. In the beginning, he was seen by Zelda as being a very quiet and stoic individual with a cold presence to him, but after being close friends with him, Link was able to show a side of himself to her that was warmer and comforting.

co-operative individual that is willing to take on any challenges thrown at him

Even after losing much of his memories, Link has shown from time to time that he is a co-operative individual that is willing to take on any challenges thrown at him. He has proven from time and time that he is an extremely determined individual that will do whatever it takes to protect his kingdom from the evil forces of Ganon. Because of the burdens that he faces, he feels that it is necessary keep his own thoughts to himself and to remain strong at all times, hence he chooses to be silent most of the time.

stoic demeanor

Despite his stoic demeanor, he can at times be a bit humorous as some of his dialogue exchanges feature him coming up with snarky remarks and puns. He also expresses lively enjoyment in the most basic activities such as cooking and is mentioned by Zelda to be a glutton, even chowing down on Goron food (which are made of rocks). In the Japanese localizations of Breath of the Wild, Link actually jots down his thoughts and feelings in the adventure log tab, showing that he enjoys obtaining new things and is somewhat of a perfectionist, aiming to get an even better record at the sand seal race minigame, expressing happiness at decorating his house as well. The Japanese localizations also reveal that the reason the recipes of certain foods are written in their correlated side quests is because Link actually wants to cook the food in said quests himself later on.

big eater

Link is a big eater according to Zelda and other diaries, even being able to eat a Goron rock roast, although his opinion on it is unknown.

Short

Many people say heroes have to be tall, but Link is the proof that this is false! Link is a true hero, but short, clocking in at 4'11".