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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', a young, capless Link is childhood friends with Princess Zelda due to the good relations between [[King Daltus]] and [[Smith]], Link's grandfather. When Vaati shatters the Picori Blade and turns Zelda into stone, it is left up to Link to repair the sword and defeat Vaati. He is accompanied in his quest for the four Minish elements by [[Ezlo]], a Minish wizard who had been transformed into a bird-like hat by Vaati's curse. Ezlo rides on Link's head and uses his spells to shrink Link down to Minish size near great sources of Minish magic, which proved an invaluable ability in the adventure. The Picori Blade was restored and became the [[Four Sword]], Vaati was destroyed, Zelda was freed, and Ezlo was restored to normal. As he left for the Minish world, he gave Link a special gift: his own green cap. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', a young, capless Link is childhood friends with Princess Zelda due to the good relations between [[King Daltus]] and [[Smith]], Link's grandfather. When Vaati shatters the Picori Blade and turns Zelda into stone, it is left up to Link to repair the sword and defeat Vaati. He is accompanied in his quest for the four Minish elements by [[Ezlo]], a Minish wizard who had been transformed into a bird-like hat by Vaati's curse. Ezlo rides on Link's head and uses his spells to shrink Link down to Minish size near great sources of Minish magic, which proved an invaluable ability in the adventure. The Picori Blade was restored and became the [[Four Sword]], Vaati was destroyed, Zelda was freed, and Ezlo was restored to normal. As he left for the Minish world, he gave Link a special gift: his own green cap. | ||
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[[Image:Fourlinks.jpg|thumb|125px|left|Link in four colors.]] | [[Image:Fourlinks.jpg|thumb|125px|left|Link in four colors.]] | ||
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====''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''==== | ====''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''==== | ||
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=In Other Zelda Games= | =In Other Zelda Games= | ||
− | Link was featured as the playable protagonist in the ''[[Zelda (Game & Watch)|Zelda]]'' [[Game & Watch]] game. In this game, Link embarked on a quest to defeat eight dragons and rescue Princess Zelda, who was described as his 'sweetheart' | + | Link was featured as the playable protagonist in the ''[[Zelda (Game & Watch)|Zelda]]'' [[Game & Watch]] game. In this game, Link embarked on a quest to defeat eight dragons and rescue Princess Zelda, who was described as his 'sweetheart'. |
==Hyrule Warriors== | ==Hyrule Warriors== | ||
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==Video Games== | ==Video Games== | ||
− | *Link was the hero of the licensed game, ''Link: The Faces of Evil'', | + | *Link was the hero of the licensed game, ''Link: The Faces of Evil'', a Philips CD-i game. He also appeared as a major character in ''Zelda: Wand of Gamelon'' and ''Zelda's Adventure''. For more information, see [[Nintendo Games on Philips CD-i]]. |
*He has made cameo appearances in ''[[Tetris]]'' (where he appears playing a flute after completing Game B at Level 9 or higher and with other Nintendo characters in the game's secret ending), ''[[F-1 Race]]'' (cheering for the player at the fifth course), ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' (sleeping in a bed at the Rose Town inn), ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' (where he placed behind [[Yoshi]] and [[Mario]] in [[Cranky Kong]]'s Hero Coin challenge, although he was moved above Yoshi in the GBA remake), ''[[Tetris DS]]'' (where his image accompanied ''Zelda''-themed puzzles) and ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' (where an 8-bit image of him is found in a hidden area). | *He has made cameo appearances in ''[[Tetris]]'' (where he appears playing a flute after completing Game B at Level 9 or higher and with other Nintendo characters in the game's secret ending), ''[[F-1 Race]]'' (cheering for the player at the fifth course), ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' (sleeping in a bed at the Rose Town inn), ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' (where he placed behind [[Yoshi]] and [[Mario]] in [[Cranky Kong]]'s Hero Coin challenge, although he was moved above Yoshi in the GBA remake), ''[[Tetris DS]]'' (where his image accompanied ''Zelda''-themed puzzles) and ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' (where an 8-bit image of him is found in a hidden area). | ||
*Link is playable in ''Soul Calibur II'', in which most of his weapons (even the Magical Sword) can be purchased, equipped and used in battle. His backstory says that, after saving Hyrule from an evil magician controlled by the Soul Edge at Zelda's request, he traveled into another world to destroy the Soul Edge itself. In his ending, after sealing the evil away, he returns to the world of Hyrule by playing some sort of song on his ocarina. | *Link is playable in ''Soul Calibur II'', in which most of his weapons (even the Magical Sword) can be purchased, equipped and used in battle. His backstory says that, after saving Hyrule from an evil magician controlled by the Soul Edge at Zelda's request, he traveled into another world to destroy the Soul Edge itself. In his ending, after sealing the evil away, he returns to the world of Hyrule by playing some sort of song on his ocarina. | ||
*In the ''[[Portal: Wario|WarioWare]]'' series, Link has appeared in various microgames (specifically the Nintendo-themed games of [[9-Volt]], [[18-Volt]] and [[5-Volt]]) which are based on past ''Zelda'' games. Link similarly appeared in the ''[[NES Remix]]'' games, which repurposed segments of the NES games for challenges. | *In the ''[[Portal: Wario|WarioWare]]'' series, Link has appeared in various microgames (specifically the Nintendo-themed games of [[9-Volt]], [[18-Volt]] and [[5-Volt]]) which are based on past ''Zelda'' games. Link similarly appeared in the ''[[NES Remix]]'' games, which repurposed segments of the NES games for challenges. | ||
*In the ''[[Portal: Animal Crossing|Animal Crossing]]'' games, Link's hat and clothing were available in ''[[Animal Crossing: City Folk]]'' and ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf|New Leaf]]'', with his pants and boots s (as well as a wig and shirt of his ''Breath of the Wild'' appearance) also being available in the latter game. In ''New Leaf'', a bipedal version of Wolf Link was also among the villagers who could appear after the Welcome [[amiibo]] update. He appeared at the campground after scanning an amiibo of Link, Wolf Link or Princess Zelda, and he could be invited to stay at the player's town. He was depicted with a smug personality, and his given birthdate was the release date of ''Twilight Princess''. | *In the ''[[Portal: Animal Crossing|Animal Crossing]]'' games, Link's hat and clothing were available in ''[[Animal Crossing: City Folk]]'' and ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf|New Leaf]]'', with his pants and boots s (as well as a wig and shirt of his ''Breath of the Wild'' appearance) also being available in the latter game. In ''New Leaf'', a bipedal version of Wolf Link was also among the villagers who could appear after the Welcome [[amiibo]] update. He appeared at the campground after scanning an amiibo of Link, Wolf Link or Princess Zelda, and he could be invited to stay at the player's town. He was depicted with a smug personality, and his given birthdate was the release date of ''Twilight Princess''. | ||
− | + | *One of the attractions in ''[[Nintendo Land]]'', known as "The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest", stars Miis wearing copies of Link's tunic. | |
− | *One of the attractions in ''[[Nintendo Land]]'', known as "The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest", | ||
*He was included as a playable racer in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' (as a DLC racer) and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. His appearance was based on his ''Skyward Sword'' design, and he was a heavyweight racer. He had special tires and a glider known as the Triforce Tires and Hylian Glider, respectively. A racing suit based on Link's appearance could also be unlocked for [[Mii]] characters by scanning a Link-related amiibo. | *He was included as a playable racer in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' (as a DLC racer) and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. His appearance was based on his ''Skyward Sword'' design, and he was a heavyweight racer. He had special tires and a glider known as the Triforce Tires and Hylian Glider, respectively. A racing suit based on Link's appearance could also be unlocked for [[Mii]] characters by scanning a Link-related amiibo. | ||
*In ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', there were [[Yoshi]] designs based on the appearances of Link and ToonLink that could be unlocked by scanning the respective [[amiibo]]. A design based on Wolf Link was also made available in ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''. | *In ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', there were [[Yoshi]] designs based on the appearances of Link and ToonLink that could be unlocked by scanning the respective [[amiibo]]. A design based on Wolf Link was also made available in ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World''. | ||
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*Link was featured as one of the main protagonists of ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'' along with Zelda and [[Cadence]]. At the beginning of the game, the player can choose to start as Link or Zelda. If playing as Link, then he would start off from his house in the forest. If playing as Zelda, Link could be unlocked by waking him up at Kakariko Village by defeating Shadow Link to retrieve a Hibiscus Potion. | *Link was featured as one of the main protagonists of ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'' along with Zelda and [[Cadence]]. At the beginning of the game, the player can choose to start as Link or Zelda. If playing as Link, then he would start off from his house in the forest. If playing as Zelda, Link could be unlocked by waking him up at Kakariko Village by defeating Shadow Link to retrieve a Hibiscus Potion. | ||
*In ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', an update made in December 2019 added the Master Sword as a power-up. This transformed Mario into an 8-bit version of Link (once again using his sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda''). In this form, he could attack with his swords, arrows and bombs. | *In ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', an update made in December 2019 added the Master Sword as a power-up. This transformed Mario into an 8-bit version of Link (once again using his sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda''). In this form, he could attack with his swords, arrows and bombs. | ||
+ | *Link was featured as a playable protagonist in ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]''. | ||
===Super Smash Bros.=== | ===Super Smash Bros.=== | ||
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*Link was at one point planned to have a cameo appearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' as one of the partons of the Starbeans Cafe, according to unused text from the game. He would give the Triforce, which was changed to the Great Force in the final version. Link did not speak in this appearance, but the cashier's dialogue pokes fun at the conventions of the Zelda series by calling Link the "Hero of... what is it, now?". | *Link was at one point planned to have a cameo appearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' as one of the partons of the Starbeans Cafe, according to unused text from the game. He would give the Triforce, which was changed to the Great Force in the final version. Link did not speak in this appearance, but the cashier's dialogue pokes fun at the conventions of the Zelda series by calling Link the "Hero of... what is it, now?". | ||
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==Other Media== | ==Other Media== | ||
− | *Link was the main character in the 13-episode run | + | *Link was the main character in the 13-episode run of Zelda cartoons that ran as alternate segments on the Super Mario Bros. Super Show. Here Link was portrayed as a young, obnoxious youth who frequently would state "Well excuuuse me, princess!" whenever he was turned down by Zelda. He was voiced by Jonathan Potts. He also made a few cameo appearances on the Captain N show. |
− | *Link was also featured in the Valiant comics | + | *Link was also featured in the Valiant comics "Legend of Zelda", which was based primarily on the cartoon series while adding elements from ''Zelda II''. Link was portrayed somewhat more seriously and protected the Triforce of Courage in addition to his duties protecting Zelda and her Triforce of Wisdom from Ganon. It also explored Link's background by showing him as hailing from the land of Calatia, and his parents (named Arn and Medila) appear. It lasted only five issues and one issue of Nintendo Comics System. |
*Link has been featured in various manga adaptations of ''Zelda'' games over the years, including three different adaptations of ''A Link to the Past''. The first manga adaptation was a ''The Legend of Zelda'' manga in 1989, followed by one of ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' in 1990, both made by Yu Mishasawa. In this continuity, Link was a half-elf who was secretly the son of a hero named Rune and the former (deceased) Princess Zelda. He was brought up by an old man he called Grandpa as well as Impa and eventually became friends with Zelda, although he was somewhat cowardly and teased for being a half-elf. Link was mostly forced into the journey to reunite the Triforce of Wisdom by Zelda after she coerced him into confronting Ganon. However, Link gained bravery in his quest and reunited the Triforce of Wisdom with the help of his aunt, Kana (although he remained unaware of his heritage) and used his father's White Sword to slay Ganon afterwards. | *Link has been featured in various manga adaptations of ''Zelda'' games over the years, including three different adaptations of ''A Link to the Past''. The first manga adaptation was a ''The Legend of Zelda'' manga in 1989, followed by one of ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' in 1990, both made by Yu Mishasawa. In this continuity, Link was a half-elf who was secretly the son of a hero named Rune and the former (deceased) Princess Zelda. He was brought up by an old man he called Grandpa as well as Impa and eventually became friends with Zelda, although he was somewhat cowardly and teased for being a half-elf. Link was mostly forced into the journey to reunite the Triforce of Wisdom by Zelda after she coerced him into confronting Ganon. However, Link gained bravery in his quest and reunited the Triforce of Wisdom with the help of his aunt, Kana (although he remained unaware of his heritage) and used his father's White Sword to slay Ganon afterwards. | ||
− | *The first of the three ''A Link to the Past'' adaptations was Shotaro Ishinomori's comic version that was published in Nintendo Power in 1992. In this version, his parents were Knights of Hyrule who were sent into the Dark World, and he was raised by his uncle until | + | *The first of the three ''A Link to the Past'' adaptations was Shotaro Ishinomori's comic version that was published in Nintendo Power in 1992. In this version, his parents were Knights of Hyrule who were sent into the Dark World, and he was raised by his uncle until he was killed by Aganhim. In this version he instead begins to transform into a wolf in the Dark World (a possible influence on ''Twilight Princesss'') until he rejects his inner darkness. His allies in this version included the fairy Epheremelda, the master archer Roam who also acted as a rival, and a Zora. Link and Zelda defeat Ganon together, and afterwards Link becomes the protector of the Triforce. Link and Zelda's relationship reaches a bittersweet conclusion due to their new duties giving them little time to see each other and it had only been "in their dreams" with the psychic link they shared in the battle against Ganon that they had been close. |
− | *Link was featured in Ataru Cagiva's ''Link's Awakening'' manga in 1994. This made only several alterations to the plot. One was yet another fairy sidekick, this time named Felicia and provided by the owl. Additionally, Link and Marin's relationship is given much more emphasis, and after Link finds out the truth about Koholint Island | + | *Link was featured in Ataru Cagiva's ''Link's Awakening'' manga in 1994. This made only several alterations to the plot. One was yet another fairy sidekick, this time named Felicia and provided by the owl. Additionally, Link and Marin's relationship is given much more emphasis, and after Link finds out the truth about Koholint Island there is a plotline where Link attempts to reject his destiny as the waker of the Wind Fish and leave Koholint on a raft with Marin, but they are unable to escape the island and Link eventually learns to embrace his destiny and finish his quest. |
*Link was then featured in Cagiva's adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'' in 1995. | *Link was then featured in Cagiva's adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'' in 1995. | ||
*In 1998, he starred in Akira Himekawa's adaptation of ''Ocarina of Time''. This follows a somewhat abbreviated version of ''Ocarina of Time'''s story. His background was also explored a bit, with it being said that he was born into the guardian house of Hyrule, and that his father was a knight who was slain in battle. This manga also includes several bonus chapters: a two-part Young Link story showing Link meeting the Skull Kid at an annual Kokiri Festival prior to the main story's events, and an extra Adult Link story which shows him helping the Lake Hylia Laboratory's professor with his research and meeting a member of the birdlike Watara species. | *In 1998, he starred in Akira Himekawa's adaptation of ''Ocarina of Time''. This follows a somewhat abbreviated version of ''Ocarina of Time'''s story. His background was also explored a bit, with it being said that he was born into the guardian house of Hyrule, and that his father was a knight who was slain in battle. This manga also includes several bonus chapters: a two-part Young Link story showing Link meeting the Skull Kid at an annual Kokiri Festival prior to the main story's events, and an extra Adult Link story which shows him helping the Lake Hylia Laboratory's professor with his research and meeting a member of the birdlike Watara species. | ||
*Link then appeared in the 2000 adaptation of ''Majora's Mask''. This version also for the most part remained loyal to the original version of Link's quest and also specified that Link was searching for Navi. | *Link then appeared in the 2000 adaptation of ''Majora's Mask''. This version also for the most part remained loyal to the original version of Link's quest and also specified that Link was searching for Navi. | ||
*Link also appeared in the interconnected adaptations of ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' written from 2001 to 2002 by Himekawa. In this depiction, Link was born with a Triforce crest and descended from a family of Hyrule Knights and was raised by his grandparents after the death of his parents. He comes across the Triforce while hiding from soldiers after getting into a fight prior to the annual swordsman contest. In ''Oracle of Seasons'' he seeks only the Rod of Seasons instead of the eight Essences and is awakened to hear the voices of nature's spirits, including the young Cucco chick Pyoko who acts similar to a fairy companion. His companions on this quest are Ricky and [[Maple]]. In the ''Oracle of Ages'' manga, Link teams up with his ancestor Raven as well as Ralph, and together they defeat Veran followed by Ganon. After returning to his grandparents house, it is shown he has changed history and inspired his own name. | *Link also appeared in the interconnected adaptations of ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' written from 2001 to 2002 by Himekawa. In this depiction, Link was born with a Triforce crest and descended from a family of Hyrule Knights and was raised by his grandparents after the death of his parents. He comes across the Triforce while hiding from soldiers after getting into a fight prior to the annual swordsman contest. In ''Oracle of Seasons'' he seeks only the Rod of Seasons instead of the eight Essences and is awakened to hear the voices of nature's spirits, including the young Cucco chick Pyoko who acts similar to a fairy companion. His companions on this quest are Ricky and [[Maple]]. In the ''Oracle of Ages'' manga, Link teams up with his ancestor Raven as well as Ralph, and together they defeat Veran followed by Ganon. After returning to his grandparents house, it is shown he has changed history and inspired his own name. | ||
− | *In the 2004 manga adaptation of ''Four Swords Adventures'', Link was shown as a member of Hyrule's knights with his father, but one that preferred to work alone. After being split into four, however, each has a different personality | + | *In the 2004 manga adaptation of ''Four Swords Adventures'', Link was shown as a member of Hyrule's knights with his father, but one that preferred to work alone. After being split into four, however, each has a different personality and slowly learn about teamwork as the series progresses. At one point the four are split apart, at which point Purple begins working with Shadow Link but only to learn more about him, Vaati and Ganon and ultimately betrays him. At the end Shadow Link gives his life to allow Vaati to be destroyed, but lives on as Link's actual shadow after Link becomes whole again. |
− | *In 2005, Himekawa's adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'', the third and so far final adaptation of that game, was released. Link was shown to work as a farmer in an apple orchard. Link in the 1992 comic, Link's parents had been trapped into the Dark World | + | *In 2005, Himekawa's adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'', the third and so far final adaptation of that game, was released. Link was shown to work as a farmer in an apple orchard. Link in the 1992 comic, Link's parents had been trapped into the Dark World and Link's father was a great knight, but this version further expands on the background by having Link's father being a former friend of Aganhim until he turned evil. In this version of the quest he is accompanied by the thief Ganty, who betrays him after learning of his heritage due to thinking Hyrulean knights killed her parents, but later it is revealed that Ganty is another survivor of the knights' family, and she fires the Silver Arrow that finishes Ganon. Afterwards Link opens up "the Hero's Apple Orchard". |
− | *Link was featured in the 2006 manga adaptation of ''The Minish Cap'', which followed an | + | *Link was featured in the 2006 manga adaptation of ''The Minish Cap'', which followed an abbreviations version of the game's story with only minor additions and alterations, such as showing Link training at a dojo in the beginning but being considered too young and inexperienced by his master to compete in Hyrule's swordfighting tournament. In 2009, he starred in a ''Phantom Hourglass'' manga that similarly followed the original storyline. |
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=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
*Link is the official name for the character, but his name can be chosen by the player at the beginning of most games. Part of the [[Hyrule Historia]] accounts for this feature by saying that it is possible that some Links may have actually had different names, but they became associated with the name of Link by becoming a hero. | *Link is the official name for the character, but his name can be chosen by the player at the beginning of most games. Part of the [[Hyrule Historia]] accounts for this feature by saying that it is possible that some Links may have actually had different names, but they became associated with the name of Link by becoming a hero. | ||
− | **There are some exceptions where the name Link is used automatically without giving the player the option to choose a name. The only canon | + | **There are some exceptions where the name Link is used automatically without giving the player the option to choose a name. The only canon example of this is ''Breath of the Wild'' (likely due to the voiced cutscenes), but it is also applicable to various non-canon games such as ''Link's Crossbow Training'', ''Hyrule Warriors'' and the CD-i games. |
*[[Shigeru Miyamoto|Miyamoto]] and other developers prefer Link to be more of an avatar for the player to relate with rather than giving him an actual, distinct personality. Miyamoto has actually stated that he himself prefers Link as a playful and childlike character as opposed to his more serious depictions [http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/4/1]. | *[[Shigeru Miyamoto|Miyamoto]] and other developers prefer Link to be more of an avatar for the player to relate with rather than giving him an actual, distinct personality. Miyamoto has actually stated that he himself prefers Link as a playful and childlike character as opposed to his more serious depictions [http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/4/1]. | ||
− | *There are currently fifteen known incarnations of Link, counting the heroes from the backstories of ''The Minish Cap'' and ''Four Swords'' as different Links. There are six Links from prior to the timeline split (with the Hero of Time being the sixth), and the | + | *There are currently fifteen known incarnations of Link, counting the heroes from the backstories of ''The Minish Cap'' and ''Four Swords'' as different Links. There are six Links from prior to the timeline split (with the Hero of Time being the sixth), and the defeated timeline has featured three different Links, while the other two timelines each featured two different Links. In addition, there is ''Breath of the Wild'', which has an unknown timeline placement and features one Link while alluding to another in its backstory. |
− | *Link is left-handed in all appearances except for the [[Wii]] version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' | + | *Link is left-handed in all appearances except for the [[Wii]] version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', where he was made right-handed to better match the controls for the respective games. The ''Master Quest'' of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'' also flips Hyrule and Link's swordfighting hand as a way to increase the difficulty. |
*The only age for a version of Link that has been confirmed in game materials is that the Link from the first two games is 16 at the beginning of ''The Adventure of Link''. Miyamoto has also stated that Link is around 12 in the first original ''Zelda'', and that in ''Ocarina of Time'' he changes between being 9 and 16 years old while traveling through time. | *The only age for a version of Link that has been confirmed in game materials is that the Link from the first two games is 16 at the beginning of ''The Adventure of Link''. Miyamoto has also stated that Link is around 12 in the first original ''Zelda'', and that in ''Ocarina of Time'' he changes between being 9 and 16 years old while traveling through time. | ||
− | * | + | *There are also several known relations of the Links, some of which were implied or confirmed by the [[Hyrule Historia]]: |
**The Hero of the Four Sword (from the ''Four Swords'' backstory) may be descended from the Link of ''The Minish Cap''. | **The Hero of the Four Sword (from the ''Four Swords'' backstory) may be descended from the Link of ''The Minish Cap''. | ||
− | **The Hero of Time is confirmed as the ancestor of the Link from ''Twilight Princess'' in the Adult Timeline. Although Link does not survive to produce offspring in the | + | **The Hero of Time is confirmed as the ancestor of the Link from ''Twilight Princess'' in the Adult Timeline. Although Link does not survive to produce offspring in the Defeated Timeline, the Historia does state an indirect relation as both Links are descended from the Knights of Hyrule. |
**The Link of ''The Legend of Zelda'' is implied to be descended from the Link of ''A Link to the Past''. | **The Link of ''The Legend of Zelda'' is implied to be descended from the Link of ''A Link to the Past''. | ||