Background
The repeatedly reborn hero of the land of Hyrule. Link’s first incarnation served the great kingdom of Hylia during a worldwide war against the evil demon king's demise. During this time he earned the respect of the goddess Hylia who decided to reincarnate Link’s spirit after he died to serve as her “chosen hero” against future threats to Hyrule and its people.This “hero’s spirit” was passed on to most Links seen throughout the series.
Link’s personality varies slightly from incarnation to incarnation, but he’s typically noted for his humbleness, courage, and kindness.
Armor
Hylian shield
The famous shield used by Link in most of his game appearances. The hero of the Skies was originally given this shield after passing a challenge from the dragon god Lanaru. This original rendition is supposedly indestructible, though weaker duplications have been used in its place in other games.
Link with the Hylian shield in OOT https://youtu.be/-iexNvaqwxw?t=71
Link with the hero’s shield in MM https://youtu.be/BaGrtrQThb0?t=18
Getting the shield in SS https://youtu.be/UTNI2X7L9OI?t=1750
Link with the shield in TP https://youtu.be/X6HdMbyHr7A?t=3
Hylian shield in BOTW https://youtu.be/6aAPSIl5d7g?t=189
Mirror shield
A shield with a polished surface that can reflect beams of light. Reflected light from the shield can also damage undead enemies and make intangible foes like poes solid. The shield can also absorb magical energy and/or reflect it back at an opponent.
Link using them to deflect lasers in ALTTP https://youtu.be/dqZmF2ChOSY?t=428
Link using it and redirecting Light in WW https://youtu.be/sdzI2vCagNc?t=1506
Reflecting ice magic in OOT https://youtu.be/bnTkFf7gJGE?t=219
Absorbing ice magic in OOT https://youtu.be/bnTkFf7gJGE?t=336
Magic armor
A set of armor that blocks most forms of attack. It takes the form of either an aura or an actual set of armor in Wind waker and Twilight princess respectively. In Twilight princess It consumes rupees at a rate of 2 per second to stay active and uses 12 rupees per direct hit it absorbs. In wind wakers original release it drains magical energy to stay active. In the Wind waker remaster it drains rupees at a rate of about 40 rupees per hit.
The magic armor in WW https://youtu.be/47-TjevLK2k?t=41
Using it in TP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7-khpEp9BY
Blue mail/Red mail
Protective mails from ALTTP. The blue mail reduces damage to ½ normal, while the Red mail reduces damage to 1/4th normal. Red mail also doubles sword attack damage in Link’s Awakening DX.
Zora flippers/Mermaid suite
Flippers and suits that increase swimming abilities in ALTTP and the oracle games. They also allow Link to dive underwater. Note Link can use the seed shooter, switch hook, and his sword when submerged.
Using the mermaid suit in OOA https://youtu.be/AhcdLhkc15I?t=303
BOTW armor sets
Link gains various armor sets in BOTW. His champion’s outfit and Tunic of the wild act as his standard armors for the most part. While he also has various armor sets to protect against cold, electricity, and fire like the snowquill outfit, rubber suite/thunder helm, and flambreaker outfits. As well as having outfits dedicated to increasing his defense, stealth, and swimming abilities like the guardian armor, Stealth armor, and Zora armor.
All armor in BOTW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6sDw3fgGM
Champion BOTW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6sDw3fgGM&t=101s
Tunic of the wild In BOTW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6sDw3fgGM&t=494s
Snowquill In BOTW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6sDw3fgGM&t=373s
Rubber set In BOTW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6sDw3fgGM&t=346s
Flamebreaker set In BOTW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6sDw3fgGM&t=253s
Guardian armor In BOTW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6sDw3fgGM&t=299s
Stealth set In BOTW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6sDw3fgGM&t=410s
Zora set In BOTW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6sDw3fgGM&t=443s
Thunder helm In BOTW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6sDw3fgGM&t=667s
Red ring
A red ring found by Link in the original LOZ. It lowers the damage he takes from attacks by 1/4th.
BOTW shield sets
Link in BOTW has about 33 different shields at his disposal. Including various wooden shields, huge royal shields, shields made out of leather, shields created from ancient tech, and so on.
Weapons
Master Sword
The blade of evil's bane and an important recurring object in the Zelda series. It was forged by the hero of the Skies by combining the goddess Hylia’s “goddess sword” and 3 sacred flames in Skyward Sword. The sword is infused with sacred energy and has the ability to counteract curses caused by dark magic. It can even repel evil beings and destroy magical barriers. Individual versions of Link sometimes have powered up or alternative versions of the sword. For example, the Hero of Twilight has a Master Sword powered up by sol orbs from the twilight realm. The hero of Legends also had his version reforged twice into the Golden Sword, which has 4x the power of the normal blade. It was shown in the Ataru ALTTP manga and occasionally in the games, that only Link or heroes chosen by the master sword can wield the blade.
The sword in BOTW https://youtu.be/1rhrt6Klx_A?t=
Phantom Sword
A blade consisted of 3 pure metals and an object called the phantom hourglass. It makes the user immune to life-draining curses. It can also stop time for short periods of time when Link picks up a phantom spear, which is spawned by his fairy partner Ciela in Phantom Hourglass.
Stopping time in PH https://youtu.be/sHP1raaqUP4?t=376
Bow
Bow and arrows that can be used to attack opponents from a distance. They can be upgraded for higher attack power in some games. Link has normal arrows by default but has obtained a multitude of alternate ammo types over the years. In most games, these ammo types consume magic power, but in others games like BOTW, they pull from an individual ammo stock.
Bomb arrows: Explosive arrows. Bomb arrows in TP https://youtu.be/VYL_6VYJOIM?t=82
Fire arrows: Arrows that burn anything they hit.
Using them in OOT https://youtu.be/m_QhDMpLqLA?t=68
Ice arrows: Arrows that can freeze opponents solid
Using them in OOT https://youtu.be/el-cxmtoGKY?t=1267
Shock arrows: Cause thundershocks when they hit a target
https://youtu.be/Mcqz-uaFtUg?t=284
Light Arrows: Arrows infused with light magic. Super effective against evil or undead entities. The Wind waker version can instantly defeat most enemies in a single hit, turning them into an explosion of light.
Time using them in OOT https://youtu.be/keyrTtDJfzQ?t=1344
Using the bow in SS https://youtu.be/Zeb9E6J72oo?t=7
Silver arrows: Magic arrows with the ability to repel evil. They can defeat most enemies in ALTTP in a single hit, and can reliably kill Ganon.
Using them on Ganon in ALTTP https://youtu.be/z4oxVYYMQAE?t=120
Ancient arrows: Use a short of odd ancient energy to seemingly dismantle an opponent or send them to another dimension. It is a one-hit kill against any enemy besides bosses.
Bombs
Explosive bombs that go off after a set amount of time. They can be used to damage enemies or break down stone barriers.
Using bombs in OOT https://youtu.be/LZmhV9r_pOI?t=941
Using bombs in SS https://youtu.be/9hAFbWTucEo?t=441
Bombchu
A type of mobile bomb. It takes the form of a mouse and moves forward along the ground or up walls before exploding after a set amount of time.
Using bombchu in OOT https://youtu.be/rmJH1KQHgAE?t=72
Megaton hammer
A giant metal hammer used by the ancestors of the Goron. It can be used to smash heavy stone blocks, switches, and armored enemies.
Using the hammer in OOT https://youtu.be/PqxvYt7zjBc?t=609
Slingshot/scattershot and seed shooter
A slingshot that flings seeds at opponents as an attack. It can be upgraded to shoot 3 seeds at once in skyward sword and ALTTP. The hero of Legends also has the seed shooter, a more gun-like device that can shoot 8 seeds at once in multiple directions.
Link using the slingshot in OOT https://youtu.be/8H7CPwraXrs?t=187
Link using the scattershot in SS https://youtu.be/t6w6GWKBYto?t=65
The slingshot in TP https://youtu.be/Y_oGzhumPF0?t=373
ALTTP also has multiple different seed types to use in these weapons including.
Ember seeds: Set objects they hit on fire
Scent seeds: Produces a powerful scent and cause physical damage to their targets
Pegasus seeds: Pegasus seeds stop opponents from moving. They can also be used on their own to increase Link’s running speed.
Gale seeds: Produce mini-tornados that can blow opponents away. Can also be used to carry Legends to different parts of a game map.
Mystery seeds: Have random effects based on the other seed types. Can also drive malevolent beings out of the bodies they are possessing.
Boomerang
A boomerang weapon that can be thrown to damage/stun enemies and collect items from a distance. It can hit multiple targets in a row
Using it in OOS https://youtu.be/GccwdDLijqs?t=984
Using it in WW https://youtu.be/BE2uSTr5NEo?t=173
Time using it on a boss in OOT https://youtu.be/O59RyGze588?t=43
Gale Boomerang
A boomerang strengthened by the power of a fairy of winds. It creates a mini-tornado wherever it goes and can blow away objects, carry objects, and stun/damage opponents. It can lock onto multiple targets at once.
Using the gale boomerang to carry some bombs in TP https://youtu.be/yTRF_i3P2rc?t=3392
Magic powder
Powder that has various magical effects, most commonly transforming enemies into minor enemies called slimes or lighting torches.
Getting it in ALTTP https://youtu.be/8QgshFgvlMo?t=150
Fire rod
A rod that produces fire as a form of attack. Can also be used to light torches or provide illumination in dark areas. In some games, it drains magical power. BOTW also has similar weapons.
Using it in ALTTP https://youtu.be/DYoeTrRFM7g?t=880
Meteor rod in BOTW https://youtu.be/1rhrt6Klx_A?t=679
Ice rod
A rod that produces ice as a form of attack. It can instantly freeze most opponents. It drains magical power in some games. BOTW also has similar weapons
Using it in ALTTP https://youtu.be/kvdpfrEjIgk?t=1024
Blizzard rod in BOTW https://youtu.be/1rhrt6Klx_A?t=704
Tornado rod
A magic rod that harnesses the power of the wind. It has a pair of helicopter blades that lifts Link into the air whenever he uses it and creates a localized green tornado that lifts, throws and damages/stuns nearby enemies.
Lightning rod
Magical rods that cast balls of electricity. This weapon is only found in BOTW
Thunderstorm rod in BOTW https://youtu.be/1rhrt6Klx_A?t=724
BOTW weapons
Normal swords
In BOTW Link has over a dozen other swords at his disposal besides the Master Sword. Including claymores, scimitars, long swords, broadswords, and short swords. Many of the weapons are metallic, wooden, or made out of ancient energy. Some notable swords include the ancient short sword, Royal guards claymore, Eightfold long-blade, Silver long-blade, Guardian sword++, Gerudo scimitar, and the forest dwellers sword.
Ancient short sword https://youtu.be/1rhrt6Klx_A?t=27
Forest dwellers sword https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=488s
Royale claymore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=1193s
Eightfold long blade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=1403s
Boomerangs
In BOTW Link has several boomerangs outside the standard. Some are metallic or wooden and many have multiple prongs. Some notable boomerangs include the lizal-tri boomerang and the normal boomerang.
Lizal tri boomerang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=314s
Boomerang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=762s
Clubs
In BOTW Link has various different club weapons that can be used for smashing opponents bluntly. Some notable ones include the savage lynel crusher, Dragonbone moblin club, and the dragonbone boko bat.
Savage lynel crusher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=1125s
Dragonbone boko bat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=276s
Elemental weapons
In BOTW several of Link’s spears and blades have elemental properties. Most consistently burning fire, freezing ice, and shocking electricity. Said weapons have the name x-spear or x-blade with the given element in front. Wild also has a weapon called the windcleaver that can create powerful bursts of wind.
Great flame blade in BOTW https://youtu.be/1rhrt6Klx_A?t=1345
Axes
In BOTW Link has various chopping axes at his disposal, including various metallic ones and those made out of solidified ancient energy. Some notable axes include Ancient battle axes++ and the double ax.
Ancient battle axe++ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=88s
Double axe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=1264s
Spears/Halberds
In BOTW Link has over a dozen different spear and halberd weapons, including those with metallic tips or those created from ancient technology. Some notable ones include the savage Lynel spear, ancient spear, the guardian spear++, forked Lizal spear, and the royal halberd.
Guardian spear++ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=1987s
Ancient spear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=2104s
Forked lizal spear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=1888s
Bows
In BOTW Link has a few dozen different bows he can use, all with different stats in regards to strength or accuracy, and with some being able to shoot up to 3 arrows at once. Some notable bows include the royal guard's bow, ancient bow, steel lizal bow, and the savage lynel bow.
All bows in BOTW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M04nTD9S20
In addition to all these Wild’s is also given the “bow of light” at the end of his game, which fires arrows or light and has infinite ammunition.
Bow of light in BOTW https://youtu.be/6M04nTD9S20?t=22
Champion weapons
In BOTW Link has also inherited some special weapons used by his time period “champions”. This includes a special shield called daybreaker. A Bow called the great eagle bow, the scimitar of seven, a club called the boulder breaker, and finally, and a trident called the light-scale trident.
Scimitar of seven in BOTW https://youtu.be/1rhrt6Klx_A?t=776
Boulder breaker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=1606s
Lightscale trident https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhrt6Klx_A&t=2454s
Great eagle bow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M04nTD9S20&t=348s
Daybreaker https://youtu.be/72TOpg9oFVM?t=18
Misc weapons
In BOTW Link has also had numerous misc weapons like the sickle inspired Demon carver, and Vicious sicks weapons. As well as an Iron sledgehammer and various joke weapons like ladles, and tree branches. He can also use a chainsaw-like weapon called the ancient blade saw.
Ancient blade saw https://youtu.be/1rhrt6Klx_A?t=105
Equipment
Triforce of Courage
One of the 3 pieces of the triforce, a divine sacred relic that was left behind by the Zelda goddess Nayru, Din, and Farore after their creation of the Zelda universe. The triforce of courage’s powers have never been specified, but it’s been implied to grant the user great courage to overcome overwhelming obstacles and light protection against various magic spells and curses.
Sheikah slate
A multipurpose tablet created by the sheikah. It has a built-in map, can create waypoints in the distance, tell the time, tell the temperature, be used as a camera, and records information on objects, people, and creatures Wilds comes across. Its greatest function, however, is to use runes, bits of info that give the slate the ability to manifest objects or affect the environment. Some notable runes include.
Remote bombs+: Bombs that can be set off by Link’s discretion. He has round and square varieties. Link does not have a limit to have many he can make, but it does take a second or two to produce them.
In BOTW https://youtu.be/KjhZtfMNaDM?t=4
Magnesis: Allows Link to magnetically move metallic objects in his environment.
Statis+: Stops time in a localized location. Objects time stopped can be hit repeatedly to store kinetic energy for when the time stop wears off. It can be used on enemies, though time stops on living beings don't last as long.
Cryonisis: Freezes a body of water to make platforms.
Master cycle: Summons a motorcycle. The vehicle requires random parts and objects as fuel.
Clawshots
An offshoot of the hookshot. Two claw-like devices on chains that can pull Link between multiple surfaces. Link can also lower himself down on the clawshot's chain like a rappel rope if he attaches to something from above. The items can also be used as weapons or to grab objects from opponents.
Using the clawshots in TP https://youtu.be/Yne0H0wbaSU?t=1327
Using it to take the plating off an enemy in TP https://youtu.be/qqVRv8Ea5bA?t=1096
Using the clawshots in SS https://youtu.be/IOpHhVN6XTk?t=393
Goron bracelet/Silver gauntlets/Golden gauntlets
The Goron bracelet, silver gauntlets, and golden gauntlets are all items that enhance Link’s physical strength. The golden gauntlets are the most effective, allowing him to easily lift giant boulders and stone columns.
Using the golden gauntlets in OOT https://youtu.be/kUvxaOO7x_g?t=474
Lense of truth
A magic lens that allows Link to see through illusions or to see invisible opponents or objects. It can also be used to see through solid objects like chests. It requires magical energy to function.
Looking at the invisible body of Bongo Bongo in OOT https://youtu.be/fMbsN4qmxJ8?t=1508
Seeing through an illusion in OOT https://youtu.be/WSAo7OOePVo?t=81
Seeing through a chest in OOT https://youtu.be/W5ZS91FcgYI?t=30
Seeing invisible platforms https://youtu.be/q6OU55gdG1Y?t=536
Sees a Goron's dead spirit https://youtu.be/q6OU55gdG1Y?t=544
Magic cape
A magic cape that makes Link invisible and seemingly intangible. It requires magic power to use.
Using the magic cape to travel over a spike pit in ALTTP https://youtu.be/p6fSNwzDazY?t=119
Rings
Various rings legends can equip to give himself added buffs to his stats and attributes in ALTTP. Link can carry up to 5 rings at once. Some notable rings include
Red ring:2x sword damage
Blue ring:½ damage
Heart ring 2: Recovers Links vitality when he moves
Green holy ring: No damage from electricity
Protection ring: Reduces all damage to a minimum of one heart in game (this negates other defensive items, however)
Wisp ring: Prevents getting jinxed
Octo ring: Turns legends into an octorok, an aquatic creature that can spit rocks at opponents.
Like like ring: Turns legends into a like like, and worm-like creature that can swallow people and eat equipment.
Subrosian ring: Turns legends into a hooded creature immune to high heat
Some other misc rings can increase bomb and boomerang damage. Increase attack while lowering defense or vice versa. Increase throwing distance, swimming speed, allowing the use of sword beams with lower health. Halving damage from various things like traps, falls, beams, and spiked floors. Taking no damage from falling rocks. Prevention from sliding on ice, sinking in quicksand or breaking cracked floors. Increased drops for items. The ability to use two bombs at once, hold them without them exploding or taking no damage from them. Finally sensing buried items or replacing the spin attack with sword beams.
Pegasus boots
A pair of boots that increases Link’s running speed.
Using them in ALTTP https://youtu.be/NVPa26pM-yw?t=446
Roc's feather/Roc’s cape
Two items that increase agility. Roc’s feather allows Link to jump several meters into the air. Roc’s cape allows him to glide for short periods of time after a jump. Both items can be combined together for longer jumps.
Using the feather in LA https://youtu.be/xxVSLLy9RZE?t=459
Using the cape in OOs https://youtu.be/02WIUqZCE7Q?t=398
Moon Pearl
A magic pearl that prevents Link from being forcibly turned into a bunny when exposed to the qualities of the dark world in ALTTP.
Paraglider
A glider Link can use to glide through the air.
Example of the Paraglider in BOTW https://youtu.be/GMatlMhE4xk?t=1
Ocarina of Time
A mystical ocarina that was given to the hero of Time by his version of Princess Zelda. The instrument can play various magical songs and has the ability to affect the flow of time. If Time is transmuted into another form, the Ocarina will also morph into an instrument he can use in said form.
Some songs include.
Song of storms: Creates thunderous rainstorms
Epona’s song: Summons his horse Epona to his position
Sun’s song: Changes it from night to day or vice versa. Also stuns undead enemies
Various warping songs that allow Time to travel to the temples spread across Hyrule or Owl statues spread across Termina.
Song of time: Can solve various puzzles in Ocarina, or turn back time 3 days in Majora's Mask. Zelda herself also sent Time back in time 7 years with this song at the end of Ocarina.
Inverted Song of time: Slows down time to 30% normal(50% in the Majora remake).
Song of double-time: Speeds the flow of time to the nearest half day
Song of healing: Can ease the mental torment of others. Can change dying characters or spirits into transformation masks. Can also heal transmutations or curses.
Sonata of awakening: Wakens people from deep sleep
Elegy of emptiness: Creates statue replicas of Link
Goron lullaby: Puts a character to sleep
Other notable songs include Saria’s song and Zelda’s lullaby
Note: While normal enemies and bosses are not affected by the inverted song of time in Majora's Mask this is likely a game mechanic. Normal people slow down accordingly when it’s and so do the “aliens” in the Romani sidequest.
Abilities
Sword beam
The ability to create beams of energy from the sword as a projectile attack. Link can perform this move in almost any Zelda game, though he normally must be at full health to do so(for some reason). However, in the minish cap he can also perform the move when at low health, called the peril beam.
Spin attack
The basic Zelda spin attack. In Ocarina Link also has a more powerful variant called the super spin attack, which is a magically powered infused spin move he learned from the great fairy of power in Hyrule and Termina. His Wind waker incarnation can also learn the hurricane spin attack, which is a more powerful continuous spinning move.
The hurricane spin in WW https://youtu.be/xDspuW4mDPA?t=58
Super spin attack in MM https://youtu.be/cVkTFN0JjDI?t=459
Jump slash
He attacks...by JUMPING.
Parry attack
A countering maneuver where Link will either roll behind his opponent for a slash attack or jump over their heads for a vertical slash.
Doing a parry against his teacher in WW https://youtu.be/sIw8UzPYRyM?t=407
Skyward strike
A hidden ability of the Master Sword in Skyward sword. Link can hold the Master Sword upwards and charge the sword with sacred energy that can be released as a sword beam. It can be combined with the spin attack to give said attack extra range. Link can also charge the Master Sword with power from a lightning strike this way.
Using the skyward strike in SS https://youtu.be/of4o8TTtg1g?t=42
Charging the sword with a lightning strike in SS https://youtu.be/r580S90NECo?t=221
Enhanced defense
Magically enhanced durability that halves damage taken by the opponent. Link was given the enhancement once by the great fairy of courage in Hyrule during OOT and again by the great fairy of courage in Termina during MM. Assuming both enhancements stack that comes to a total of taking 1/4th damage from enemy attacks
Getting the enhancement in OOT https://youtu.be/QD2LAzXKQlA?t=98
Getting the enhancement in MM https://youtu.be/SgpQos6SN9I?t=397
Hidden skills
The hidden skills from Twilight princess, which are special attacks created by the Hero’s shadow(Hero of Time). These include
Ending blow: A downward stabbing attack
Shield attack: A shield bash that can open an opponent's guard
Back slice: A dash and slice on an opponents backside
Helm Splitter: A jumping head slice
Mortal Draw: A quick draw attack that can destroy heavy armor
Jump strike: A power jump attack that creates a shockwave
Finally the great/super spin attack.
Perfect dodge/flurry rush
A dodging maneuver where time will slow down from Link’s perspective, before following up with a series of attacks. Link also enters a period of time slow when aiming his bow in the air in BOTW.
Shield surfing
The ability to slide along the ground while riding a shield.
Perfect guard
Similar to the shield bash and shield attack in other games. If Link bashes his shield at the right moment he can parry a blow to open an opponent's guard or reflect a projectile (commonly the beam attacks from guardians).
Hero’s shades abilities
The Hero of Time also had several unique abilities as the Hero's Shade in Twilight Princess. This includes the ability to make magic projectiles and create up to 3 copies of himself.
Making energy ball’s in TP https://youtu.be/Uf1KaB0XGGg?t=235
Making copies of himself in TP https://youtu.be/Uf1KaB0XGGg?t=688
Magic
Link often receives magical power from the great fairies featured in his games. This reserve of magical power normally lowers as he uses certain abilities. The hero of time specifically has also his magic power reserves doubled twice. Once by the Great Fairy of wisdom in Hyrule during OOT and again by the fairy of wisdom in Termina during MM, for a total of 4x normal magical reserves.
Zelda 2 spells
Zelda 2 spells
Link learns several spells over the course of Zelda 2 including.
Shield spell: Decreases damage taken by half.
Jump: Doubles his jumping abilities.
Fire Allows Link to fire fireballs from his sword as a projectile attack.
Reflect: Enhances his current shield and gives it the ability to reflect magic and block powerful physical attacks(an ability mimicked by the mirror shield in later games).
Fairy: Transforms Link into a fairy, which allows him to fly through small spaces and outmaneuver opponents.
Thunder: Creates a powerful localized thunderstorm capable of destroying all normal enemies on screen in Adventure of link.
Ocarina of Time spells
Din’s fire
A powerful magical spell that was given to Link by one of the great fairies of magic. It summons a giant dome of fire around Link that expands and burns anything in its path. It takes magical energy to use.
Nayru's love
A defensive spell learned from one of the great fairies of magic. It creates a diamond-shaped magic dome that protects Link from all attacks (though it does not nullify knockback). Link can’t use other weapons or magic attacks that consume magic power when it is active.
Farore’s wind
A teleportation spell learned from the great fairies of magic. It allows Link to establish a single “warp point” in a dungeon, so he can return to certain segments if he exits one. He can also return to a dungeon's entrance if he desires.
ALTTP spells
Bombos medallion
A spell that creates a ring of fire and then a series of powerful explosions. Cost magic to cast.
In ALTTP https://youtu.be/quLEt-36FIU?t=200
Ether medallion
A spell that calls down a bolt of lightning and creates a powerful pulse that damages and freezes opponents. Requires magic to perform.
In ALTTP https://youtu.be/quLEt-36FIU?t=50
Quake Medallion
A spell that causes a powerful earthquake. Requires magic to cast.
In ALTTP https://youtu.be/quLEt-36FIU?t=111
Champion BOTW spells
Urbosa’s fury
An ability given to Link by the spirit of the champion Urbosa. It calls down a thunder strike that damages nearby enemies. It can be used 3 times before it needs to recharge. This recharge time is normally 4 minutes after it’s been upgraded, though in certain places like Hyrule castle in BOTW the recharge time is only 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Urbosa’s fury in gameplay https://youtu.be/034lVoBvrrU?t=121
Mipha’s grace
An ability given to Link by the spirit of the champion Mipha. It revives him to full health after a deadly blow one. After it’s been used it needs time to recharge, which is about 8 minutes after being upgraded and about 2 minutes and forty seconds in Hyrule castle.
Mipha's grace in gameplay https://youtu.be/034lVoBvrrU?t=28
Revali’s gale
An ability given to Link by the spirit of the champion Revali. It creates a powerful upward gale Link can ride into the air. It can be used 3 times before needing to recharge. This recharge time is 2 minutes normally and 40 seconds when in Hyrule castle.
Revali’s gale in gameplay https://youtu.be/034lVoBvrrU?t=74
Duruk’s protection
An ability given to Link by the spirit of the champion Duruk. It creates a powerful force field that can reflect projectiles back to the sender or protect from physical attacks. It can be used 3 times before being recharged. It’s recharge time is 6 minutes once upgraded and 2 minutes when in Hyrule castle.
Duruk’s protection in gameplay https://youtu.be/034lVoBvrrU?t=224
Consumables
Bottle items
Guarding potion +: A defensive potion that can be created by Link in skyward sword. It grants him complete immunity to all attacks for 3 minutes.
Stamina potion plus: A supportive potion Link can create in skyward sword. It completely restores his stamina and makes him incapable of getting tired for 3 minutes, regardless of how he exerts himself.
Chateau Romani: The most broken thing Link can possibly store in a bottle. It’s an alcoholic milk created from the finest bred cows in Termina. It grants Link unlimited magic for 3 days, making all limitations on attacks and equipment that require it negligible.
Elixir soup: Delicious homemade soup given to Link by his grandmother in the wind waker. It fully restores health and magic. It also doubles Link’s sword swinging strength until the next time he gets hit. A single bottle of this elixir contains 2 dosses.
Purple potion: An offensive potion that can be brewed at the witch’s house in a LBW. Once consumed it causes an explosion that damages all nearby enemies.
Nayru’s charm: A magic charm that can be given to link the oracle Nyru in minish cap after finding her a house to live in. It increases defense.
Din’s charm: A magic charm that can be given to link by the oracle Din in Minish cap after finding her a home of her own to live in. It increases attack strength.
Food
In BOTW Link can carry all sorts of food items that can heal him, ranging from bananas to various kinds of meat, Radishes, etc. They can even be combined into more powerful Meals that can temporarily increase stamina, speed, fire/cold resistance, and increasing strength/endurance.
All foods in BOTW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg-kNYeuUIo
Elixirs
In BOTW Link can also mix various elixirs together.
All elixirs in BOTW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9cUmY7WLv8
His Elixirs include
Chilly elixir: Heat resistance
Electro elixir: Electricity resistance
Enduring Elixir: Increases stamina
Energizer elixir: Recovers stamina
Fairy tonic: Restores HP
Fireproof elixir: Grants immunity to extreme heat and catching fire
Hasty elixir: increases speed
Hearty Elixir: Restores full health and grants extra vitality than normal
Mighty elixir: increases attack
Sneaky elixir: Increases stealth
Spicy elixir: Cold resistance
Tough elixir: Increases defense
Masks
Deku mask
A mask that contains the deceased spirit of a Deku Scrub. When wearing it Link can take on the form of said wooden Deku scrub. In this state he can hop on bodies of water, launch himself out of special flowers embedded in the ground, and hover in the air with helicopter-like flowers. He can also shoot powerful magic bubbles out of his mouth, drop deku seeds below him as an attack and perform a weaker variant of the spin attack. The form is vulnerable to fire-based attacks.
Hopping on the water in MM https://youtu.be/dtHOf3UzOwk?t=17
Launching himself out of a flower in MM https://youtu.be/x8wLrCzmjrY?t=2348
Hovering in MM https://youtu.be/x8wLrCzmjrY?t=2350
Dropping Deku seeds in MM https://youtu.be/x8wLrCzmjrY?t=2362
Spin attacking in MM https://youtu.be/OoyftgJw3gA?t=68
Shooting bubbles in MM https://youtu.be/-cAKTZ27kZE?t=24
Goron mask
A mask that contains the deceased spirit of the Goron Darmanii. Wearing it turns Link into a Goron. While in the form Link gains enhanced strength he can use for powerful punches. He can also perform a powerful ground pound attack and can roll into a spiked ball sonic style (though the spikes require magic). The form has resistance to heat but sinks like a stone in large bodies of water.
Rolling with spikes in MM https://youtu.be/sbPxGzVCg3U?t=71
Doing a ground pound in MM https://youtu.be/41Oyw9ZrDwM?t=2067
Punching in MM https://youtu.be/41Oyw9ZrDwM?t=2075
Zora mask
A mask that contains the deceased spirit of the Zora Mikau. Wearing it turns Link into a Zora. While in this form he gains enhanced swimming abilities, the ability to throw the fins off his arms like boomerangs and can project an electric shield. The form is weak to fire-based attacks.
Swimming https://youtu.be/MlMfwKBZeRU?t=717
Using his fins for melee https://youtu.be/MlMfwKBZeRU?t=844
Creating an electric barrier https://youtu.be/LR7zu8Rja10?t=176
Using the fins as boomerangs https://youtu.be/0k0EFEz3yX8?t=162
Fierce Deity mask
A transformation mask given to Link by Majora after he trades him all the non-transformation masks in MM. The mask transforms Time into a dark god that has enhanced strength compared to his base form. The form also wields the helix sword, which is 8x stronger than the Kokiri sword and can release sword beams.
The form in MM https://youtu.be/YWnjG47AaNI?t=179
The fierce deity mask is stated to have the “merits of all masks” implying it likely retained the power of the masks used to obtain it which include
Bunny hood: Increases running speed and agility
Stone mask: Makes the wearer invisible to normal human sight
All night mask: Prevents Time from falling asleep
Giant's mask: A mask that turns time into a giant multiple stories tall version of himself. In the original version of Majora's Mask, he retained his sword and shield, but in the remake, he relies mostly on physical punches. It’s heavily implied the power of this mask could only be used during the boss with Twinmold though.
As well as many others
Partners
Navi
A fairy that was the Hero of times companion and probably the most famous, despite not really doing anything useful the entire game.
Epona
A horse originally obtained by the Hero of time from the Lon Lon ranch in OOT. It shows up in various other games under the same name. Link can normally
Link fighting on her in TP https://youtu.be/5GsotQzdUFg?t=113
FI
Fi is essentially a sentient computer AI that lives in the master sword. She has the ability to speak to people or robots telepathically. She will inform Link if he is low on hearts or if his shield is close to breaking. She can also scan enemies, people or places and give basic information or potential strategies against them. Her most notable ability is” dowsing” a treasure-seeking ability she can use to direct Link towards various inanimate objects or people.
Using the dowsing ability in SS https://youtu.be/jNyepgLJc9A?list=PL2802B6FDC6845EDD&t=193
Feats
Strength
Throwing a giant stone column and smashing it against a wall in Ocarina https://youtu.be/nxgNcy2X3cE?t=485
Blowing open a giant stone cave way in Ocarina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq3PjEHRdBc&feature=youtu.be&t=20s
Causing a massive thunderstorm with the ocarina in Ocarina https://youtu.be/iZZsVZovDYc?t=1041
The aftermath of the Volga fight caused a volcanic eruption in Ocarina https://youtu.be/uDA30j9ayzc?t=2039
The bosses in Majora’s mask could keep regions of Termina in an endless winter or raise water temps to dangerous levels respectively.
Catching and throwing a small building-sized Goron mid charge in TP https://youtu.be/1wRA8F1GLqo?list=PLTcoRMwrX2DhQIHchbHwV8S8dHqNxdS9_&t=1935
Destroying stone stalactites with bomb arrows in TP https://youtu.be/FvPcYKi9LOo?list=PLTcoRMwrX2DhQIHchbHwV8S8dHqNxdS9_&t=37
Breaking giant ice constructs with the ball and chain in TP https://youtu.be/TonOECAmvqE?list=PLTcoRMwrX2DhQIHchbHwV8S8dHqNxdS9_&t=2069
Can harm a large building-sized Zant with the ball and chain in TP https://youtu.be/PZ2Hvs4KgZM?list=PLTcoRMwrX2DhQIHchbHwV8S8dHqNxdS9_&t=3650
Being shot hundreds of feet into the air in a barrel in WW https://youtu.be/ZKv0HuCEcOM?t=590
Blowing up a giant boulder with some bombs in WW https://youtu.be/xLlhEi8pBik?t=476
Heating up an artic like island to room temperature in WW https://youtu.be/LwaCdg6bYgo?t=481
Freezing a volcano-like island to room temperature in WW https://youtu.be/LwaCdg6bYgo?t=60
Picking a giant rock in PH https://youtu.be/yiYGeejbf2M?t=971
Sets off a volcanic eruption with one of his bombs in OOS https://youtu.be/zNq9jKLSZMw?t=392
Picking up a giant stone slab in ALTTP https://youtu.be/TSdHBRFoCAs?t=1021
Dispersing the storm above misery mire with the ether medallion in ALTTP https://youtu.be/6VgjGl3biJ0?t=488
Destroying a large mass of rocks in SS https://youtu.be/3BMjeNUMmTc?list=PL2802B6FDC6845EDD&t=919
Can damage the giant imprisoned boss in SS https://youtu.be/GUi_55sZSIM?list=PL2802B6FDC6845EDD&t=454
Slicing apart the Kokolotos boss and some pillars with a giant sword in SS https://youtu.be/3EDin5x-ufo?t=297
Fighting and cutting the tentacles of the giant Tentaculus boss in SS https://youtu.be/bAt3hK45AvE?t=234
Scales to Faron who flooded a forest and then drained it in 16 seconds in SS https://youtu.be/Rm3YYq7Rocg?list=PL2802B6FDC6845EDD&t=1133
Pulling apart the limbs of the kokolotos boss https://youtu.be/3EDin5x-ufo?t=218
Can push large rocks in BOTW https://gfycat.com/quicklegitimateblackbuck
Can chop through trees in a few ax swings in BOTW https://gfycat.com/givingicydassie
Can catapult objects hundreds of feet into the air with stasis in BOTW https://youtu.be/Sk7UmwZuqU0?t=12
Can fight the divine beasts which can cause minor floods and volcanic eruptions
Speed
Goron Link can roll fast enough to catch fire https://youtu.be/8pz-nQ6uezE?list=PLFdQ3YMJDN9hnS4WlzlG19_mSptYSCmIq&t=222
Can dodge arrows from opponents in TP https://youtu.be/C8j3pgZNDgA?list=PLTcoRMwrX2DhQIHchbHwV8S8dHqNxdS9_&t=1477
Can dodge laser beams from beamos in the temple of time
Can dodge beamos beams https://youtu.be/a8p8gPI53Qw?t=151
Running at super speed with the pegasus boots https://youtu.be/92UYZKcv4tQ?t=835
Dodges Fi as she crashes down from high in the sky in SS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGEzbWETHQk
Can react to and reflect ancient walker beams in BOTW https://gfycat.com/orangekaleidoscopicgrasshopper
Can slow down his perception of time when shooting arrows in the air or after dodging an attack in BOTW https://gfycat.com/thirstyevilflea
Can perform multiple sword strikes during a lightning strike in BOTW
Endurance
Coming into contact with lava while wearing the Goron tunic in Ocarina https://youtu.be/uDA30j9ayzc?t=164
Rolling through lava as a Goron in Majora's Mask https://youtu.be/_Cn1Il0VrvU?list=PLFdQ3YMJDN9hnS4WlzlG19_mSptYSCmIq&t=104
Being shot out of a cannon into a desert region in TP https://youtu.be/9y0LU2sgWGA?list=PLTcoRMwrX2DhQIHchbHwV8S8dHqNxdS9_&t=746
Being thrown over a large segment of the ocean in WW https://youtu.be/ZKv0HuCEcOM?t=1684
Being catapulted hundreds of feet into the air by an explosion in WW https://youtu.be/Wy7H0GY8gww?t=1883
Bellos seems to create a constant storm wherever his ship goes, whom Wind fights in PH https://youtu.be/Yhw0lBaGEd4?t=1055 and https://youtu.be/tIDvV5qRRjU?t=371
Being thrown into the air in PH https://youtu.be/tIDvV5qRRjU?t=54
Survives a semi crash landing when diving from hundreds of feet in the sky in SS https://youtu.be/isVmLB1KrOM?list=PL2802B6FDC6845EDD&t=895
Took hits from Levias who made a massive storm https://youtu.be/K83emi4fLyc?list=PL2802B6FDC6845EDD&t=407
Can survive being struck by lightning in BOTW https://gfycat.com/completemeekatlanticridleyturtle
Can survive temperatures that cause spontaneous combustion with armor
Scaling
Ganon
Obviously, Link fights Ganon in every game and can take hits from him. Likewise, while he’ll normally need a holy weapon to finish the job, it's worth noting that Link can often harm Ganon with normal weapons, so he’s not entirely reliant on exploiting his weaknesses.
Ganondorf survived Hyrule castle exploding on him in TP https://youtu.be/wDwx37Be1AI?list=PLTcoRMwrX2DhQIHchbHwV8S8dHqNxdS9_&t=324
Ganon survived being hit by 4 divine beast destruction beams at once in BOTW https://youtu.be/2kUExCS3pBs?t=3906
Ganon who can flood the entire sky in Hyrule with his malice in BOTW https://youtu.be/2kUExCS3pBs?t=4742 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOXZugNMZc0
Ganon collapsed and survived the destruction of his castle in Ocarina https://youtu.be/8RDWfZj6VjA?t=671
Ganon also created a storm that covered most of the great sea in WW
Misc
Majora can pull the moon out of orbit and into the earth with enough force to destroy Termina. Fierce deity link should scale https://youtu.be/OQGRl7zPr5o?t=356
Midna can lift giant stone bridge segments. TP should scale to her https://youtu.be/9y0LU2sgWGA?list=PLTcoRMwrX2DhQIHchbHwV8S8dHqNxdS9_&t=1399
Scales to ornox who can create a small storm in OOS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzymgXyy91E&feature=youtu.be&t=2m20s
Experience
Went on a quest between time periods and defeated Ganon after he took over Hyrule in OOT
Defeated the ancient evil of Majora in MM
Apparently became a master swordsman at some point since he’s canonically the Hero’s Shade
Defeated the false twilight king Zant in TP
Defeated Ganondorf in TP
Defeated Ganondorf after he returned to try to reclaim Hyrule in WW
Defeated the demon Bellum in PH
The hero of the winds Was trained to fight by the swordmaster Orca
Traveled to the dark world, rescued the maidens of Hyrule and defeated a Ganon who had the whole triforce under his control in ALTTP
Defeated Veran and Ornox when they brought chaos across time and seasons in neighboring countries of Hyrule in the oracle games
Defeated Girihim and collected the triforce in SW
Defeated Demise, the original incarnation of Ganondorf in SW
Defeated the 4 Ganon spawns controlling the divine beasts in BOTW
Defeated the Calamity Ganon, a giant monstrous form of Ganon in BOTW
Defeated the wind mage Vaati in the minish cap, four swords, and four swords adventures
Has collected the full triforce 3 times
Rescued Zelda, defeated Ganon and then prevented his resurrection in Zelda 1&2
Defeated the demons Malladus in spirit tracks
Defeated the sorcerer Yuga despite them having two pieces of the Triforce and save the land of Lorule in a Link between worlds
Defeated the Lady in triforce heroes and reduced princess style
Training
Time was briefly trained in how to fight by Impa in the Ocarina manga
The hero of Twilight was taught how to sword fight directly by the “hero’s shade”. Also known as the hero of time
The hero of legend was taught how to swordfight by his uncle ]
The hero of the skies Was taught to sword fight at his school in Skyloft
Was a trained and skilled knight, canonically able to defeat opponents with pots lids in BOTW
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