- For other uses, see Fairy (Disambiguation)
Please see the related discussion on this article's talk page for more information concerning its future layout.
Fairies are a recurring race of creatures in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][3][note 1]
Most Fairies are small creatures with healing powers, and they usually fly by means of delicate, insect-like wings. Their appearances vary from game to game: in some games, such as Ocarina of Time, they resemble small orbs of light with four wings, while in others they take the form of tiny, winged humanoid females.
Overview[]
Hyrule Compendium Entry
066 (066) Fairy |
Description |
Common Locations | |
Hearts Recovered 
|
Cooking Effects |
Navi, a notable Fairy from Ocarina of Time
Fairies usually have one of two roles in the series. Most possess healing powers; they can restore some (or all) of Link's Life Gauge when it is completely depleted, to prevent the player from consequently receiving a Game Over. From A Link to the Past onwards, these Fairies can usually be caught in Empty Bottles for later use. If the young hero falls in battle while carrying a bottled Fairy, it will automatically come out to revive him. Groups of Fairies can be commonly found in Fairy Fountains scattered through the land, although some may also occasionally be found by breaking Jars or cutting grass. In some games such as A Link to the Past, Bubbles and Sparks can be turned into Fairies by using Magic Powder or the Boomerang. In Skyward Sword, Fairies can be summoned by drawing the Triforce on a Goddess Wall.
The second role held by Fairies is that of a traveling companion. In several games, beginning with Ocarina of Time, Link has been accompanied on his travels by Fairy companions. Unlike normal Fairies, they have the ability to speak (which is more explicit with Navi). Although in many cases they are used to facilitate gameplay (allowing Z-Targeting, for example), they also provide advice on what to do next or how to defeat certain enemies. In other games, such as Phantom Hourglass, companion Fairies also serve as the cursor for guiding Link.
In Ocarina of Time, every Kokiri, with the exception of Link before Navi is assigned as his partner by the Great Deku Tree, is partnered with such a guardian Fairy.[5] In Majora's Mask, the Skull Kid had Fairy companions in Tatl and Tael. Tatl gets separated from them, and travels with the young Hero of Time to get his Hylian form back and to stop the Moon from crashing into Termina.
In Tri Force Heroes only, Fairies possess a unique role in that they are used as the Links' extra lives. Whenever a Link falls in battle (resulting in all four Links falling due to their shared health), a Fairy appears to revive him, and the Link are forced to restart the Stage of the Level. Three Fairies are brought into a Level when the Link enter the Drablands. If the Link fall after losing their last Fairy, the Level is failed and the Link are forced to exit. After clearing a Level, any Fairies remaining are tallied and turned into bonus Rupees, multiplied by 30 for each Fairy (E.g. three Fairies will reward 90 Rupees). In single-player mode only while using the Doppels, Link can use a Fairy to skip Stages and advance to the next one. Doing this, however, will empty all of the Rupees Link has collected thus far, decrease the number of bonus Rupees Link earns after clearing the Level, and will replace the contents of a Material chest with 20 Rupees for each Fairy used.
| Fairy (Figurine from The Wind Waker) | |
|---|---|
 Fairy | Birthplace: Unknown First Impression: Good Fairies are the most reliable of creatures. When their master's life energy has been depleted, they immediately come to his or her aid. They can be carried in bottles. |
Variations[]
Fairy's Spirits[]
In Ocarina of Time, the Fairies are referred to as Fairy's Spirits in the Medicine Shop, appearing as nondescript, glowing orbs with wings. The Fairies in Oracle of Seasons are in human form, but the Season Spirits look identical to these orb-like Fairies. The Great Fairies in Four Swords and The Minish Cap first appear in the form of a Fairy Spirit before taking a human form. In Four Swords Adventures, the Shrine Maidens turn into the form of Fairy Spirits when freed from their Crystals. In Phantom Hourglass as well as Spirit Tracks, the only Fairies that appear are respectively the servant Spirits and the Spirit of Healing, who also take on said shape.
Big Fairies[]
Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask feature a different variety of Fairy called Big Fairies, which resemble wingless glowing balls. In certain areas, Link can play the Ocarina to make a Big Fairy appear.
Great Fairies[]
A Great Fairy as seen in Majora's Mask
Great Fairies are much larger and powerful than regular Fairies, at the size of a full grown Hylian or larger, and they almost invariably inhabit a winged female form (the only exception to this rule is the case of the Great Fairies in Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Hyrule Warriors, who resemble women and can fly, but have no visible wings).
Great Fairies reside in specialized Fairy Fountains known as Great Fairy Fountains. They also help Link, often by providing him with special power-ups or increased item-carrying capacity, alongside replenishing his health.
Stray Fairies[]
A Stray Fairy is a portion of a shattered Great Fairy. They appear in Majora's Mask, Oracle of Ages, and Four Swords. These Fairies are different from most other Fairies, appearing more rabbit-like in physicality and more subdued in their composure.
Link's Fairy Companions[]
Tatl, a Fairy from Majora's Mask who is Link's partner in-game
- In Ocarina of Time, Link the Hero of Time is assisted by Navi, who helps keep him on track by reminding him where to go. She also helps him target objects and enemies, and can provide information about enemies.
- In Majora's Mask, Navi is replaced by Tatl, a new Fairy who serves the same purpose as Link's previous companion.
- In Phantom Hourglass, Link the Hero of Winds obtains a companion Fairy named Ciela. Two other Fairies, Leaf and Neri, also come to his aid later on. Each of the three Fairies represents one of the Golden Goddesses (courage, power, wisdom) and give Link a unique power when equipped.
- In The Legend of Zelda TV series, Link is accompanied by Spryte, a Fairy princess.
- In The Legend of Zelda comic book series published by Valiant Comics, Link's companion Fairy is Miff.
- In the A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori, Epheremelda is a Fairy that appears after Link retrieves the Master Sword in the Lost Woods and after he fights Agahnim for the first time. Link saves her from a group of thugs who want to abuse her magic.
- In the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva, Link was accompanied by a Fairy named Felicia. After the Wind Fish awakens, she disappears, along with the rest of Koholint Island.
- In Hyrule Warriors, Link is accompanied by a Fairy named Proxi. She speaks on his behalf.
All of Link's canon companions are in Fairy's Spirit form. All of the non-canon variety are in humanoid form, with the exception of Hyrule Warriors.
Other Appearances[]
Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland[]
In Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland, the Fairies lived in the Fairy Garden, however it turned into a barren desert after the five Fairies that protected it went to sleep. The Grand Fairy tasks Tingle with restoring the five Fairy Fountains so to restore the land itself. Tingle's companion, Pinkle, is also a Fairy and is the daughter of the Grand Fairy, who was imprisoned by Uncle Rupee and had her powers removed. After Tingle rescues her from the Auros Ruins, she regains her powers and transforms back into her original Fairy form.
The Legend of Zelda TV Series[]
Fairies in The Legend of Zelda TV series
- See also: Spryte, Spryte's Sister, King Oberon
Various Fairies appear in The Legend of Zelda TV series. Most of the Fairies, with the exception of Spryte who lives in North Castle with Link and Zelda, live in the Fairy Spring in Hyrule. There, they are ruled by King Oberon alongside his daughter. The Fairies only appear in the "Fairies in the Spring" episode, where Spryte's sister is creating Water Monsters with her magic since King Harkinian's Royal Water Park is draining their water supply. Eventually, King Harkinian and King Oberon clear up all misunderstandings, allowing both humans and Fairies to enjoy the water park. In this media, Fairies appear much more human-like than in the games.
The Crystal Trap[]
In The Crystal Trap, two Fairies make an appearance to help Princess Zelda on her quest. The first Fairy that Zelda encounters is the Blue Fairy, which appears after the princess defeats a Gibdo using the Magic Arrows. Later in her quest, Link and Zelda will find the Pink Fairy only if the duo defeat the group of Octoroks that ambushed them in the forest.
The Faces of Evil[]
A pair of Fairies from The Faces of Evil
In The Faces of Evil, a pair of Fairies live in a Fairy Fountain close to the mid-point of Spearfish Falls. They proclaim Link as their hero and give him a Life Heart on their first encounter, followed by Water of Life for every subsequent visit. If Link owns the Canteen, the Fairies will also fill it with Water of Life. The Fairies' appearance is heavily based on the design of the Fairy artwork from A Link to the Past.
The Wand of Gamelon[]
In The Wand of Gamelon, another pair of Fairies live in the Fairy Pool. They were imprisoned by the Three Witches when they froze the Pool. After Zelda defeats them and rescues the Fairies, they reward her with a Life Heart, Fairy Dust, and some Water of Life. They will also refill Zelda's Canteen if she owns one.
Zelda's Adventure[]
In Zelda's Adventure, Fairies appear in small ponds found throughout Tolemac, and fully recover Zelda's health when approached. Three Fairies can be found in total: one in the Forest of Torian, one in a desert oasis in the South Gubasha Desert, and one in the Plain of Hobel.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[]
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, a Fairy in a Bottle appears as a Sticker. A Fairy resembling Navi also appears in one of Link's taunts.
| Sticker | Artwork from | Effect in The Subspace Emissary | Usable by |
|---|---|---|---|
 Fairy |
Twilight Princess | [Tail] - Attack +7 | 
|
Hyrule Warriors[]
The Fairy who pleads for Impa and Sheik's help to save Princess Ruto.
In Hyrule Warriors, Fairies appear as elemental entities in Adventure Mode that are used to destroy harmful barriers that surround certain Keeps. They come in the elements Fire, Water, Lightning, Light, and Darkness. They appear trapped within certain Keeps and are freed when these Keeps are captured. Once freed and collected, they are kept in the item inventory within a Bottle and can only be used while inside a Keep that has a barrier of the corresponding element surrounding it.
In the Majora's Mask DLC Pack, white Rupee Fairies appear in certain battles in the Termina Map where Forces compete to collect the most Rupees at the end of the battle. These Fairies are kept by Fairy Hunters, and are freed when these Captains are defeated. Upon collecting a Rupee Fairy, all enemies will drop Silver and Gold Rupees for a short amount of time, which are worth more than the regular Green, Blue, and Red Rupees. In the same DLC Pack, the Fairies Tatl and Tael make a brief cameo alongside the Skull Kid during Young Link's attack where he slices the Moon in half.
A Fairy named Proxi also accompanies Link during his battles, and speaks on his behalf. Proxi also accompanies Young Link. A generic Fairy (although referred to as Navi in the North America's Wii U release) appears in "The Land of Myth" Scenario, pleading that the Hyrulean Forces rescue Princess Ruto from Darunia, who had captured her. The Great Fairy also sends Fairies to attack enemy troops when she is summoned from the Fairy Fountain. They help in various ways depending on the battle; such as dropping giant Bombs on enemy units, calling upon a recreation of the Terminian Moon to knock Argorok out of the sky, or by sending a rain of energy that destroys several enemies on the field.
Fairies also accompany Link's Great Fairy weapon type. They surround the Great Fairy while she dashes, and attack enemies as part of the Focus Spirit attack.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[]
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, the Fairy Bottle appears as an item, decreasing 100% of damage. If the player does not have at least 100% of damage, the Bottle can be used as a projectile. If another player is hit by the Bottle while having at least 100% of damage, the player damage will be decreased.[6]
| # | Trophy | Appears in | Description | How to unlock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| ||||
| 193 195 |
|
|
A Link to the Past Skyward Sword |
A bottle that contains a helpful fairy. You can release this fairy to heal 100 points of damage, but only if you have 100% or more. If you don't, you can still throw the bottle... Just don't hit a 100% or more enemy, or they'll be healed instead and you'll feel pretty silly. | Random |
| Fairy Bottle | |||||
Trivia[]
- Link having Fairies as his partners in the Nintendo 64 installments as well as Phantom Hourglass is a homage to the 1953 Disney film Peter Pan, where Peter's own partner is Tinker Bell the Fairy. It is worth noting that Link himself is based on Disney's Peter Pan character according to Shigeru Miyamoto.
Fairies as they appear in the N64 games. The middle and bottom rows show the possible colors that a Fairy belonging to a Kokiri can be. The ones in the top row are the standard healing Fairy, Tael, Tatl, and Navi, respectively.
- The color of the Kokiri' Fairies in Ocarina of Time, including Mido and Saria's, are randomly generated. They appear in a different color every time Link re-enters the area in which they are located.
- Since A Link to the Past, it is known that the Fairy species have a queen that rules over them. She, like the Great Fairies, also aid Link during his quest in some games.
- In Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, traditional healing Fairies are identified by a saturated pink color. In the former game, it is possible to spawn one if a butterfly lands on top of a Deku Stick.
- In Twilight Princess, if Link is already at full health, Fairies will either completely ignore him or, if he remains motionless long enough, will fly in close and land on his hat or Sword if drawn.
- In the North American Super NES and Virtual Console versions of A Link to the Past, Fairy is spelled as "Faerie". This is an archaic spelling which was changed to the "Fairy" spelling in the Game Boy Advance version.
- In the Nintendo Wii version of Twilight Princess, a Fairy resembling Navi is used as an on-screen cursor whenever the Wii Remote is pointed towards the sensor bar.
- Tael, Tatl's younger brother, is the only prominent Fairy in the core series that does not serve as a companion for Link. He, alongside Leaf, is also the only male of such in the franchise.
Nomenclature[]
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | 妖精 (Yōsei) (TLoZ | ALttP | ALttP | OoT | ALBW | BotW)[7][8][9][10][11] 小さな要請 (Chiisana Yōsei) (ALttP)[12] | Fairy Small Fairy |
 | ChineseSI | 精灵 (Jīnglíng) (BotW) | |
 | ChineseTR | 妖精 (Yāojing) (OoT | BotW) | |
 | Dutch | Fee (BotW) | |
 | FrenchCA | Fée (ALBW | HWDE)[13][14] | |
 | FrenchEU | Fée (ALBW | BotW | HWDE)[15][16] | |
 | German | Feen (TLoZ)[17] Fee (LANS | SS | ALBW | BotW | HWDE)[18][19] Fee (LANS | SS | ALBW | BotW | HWDE)[20][21] Fee (LANS | SS | ALBW | BotW | HWDE)[22][23] Fee (LANS | SS | ALBW | BotW | HWDE)[24][25] Fee (LANS | SS | ALBW | BotW | HWDE)[26][27] | Fairies Fairy Same as English. |
 | Italian | Fata (LANS | ALBW | BotW | HWDE)[28][29] | |
 | Korean | 요정 (Yojeong) (BotW) | |
 | Russian | Фея (Feya) (BotW) N/A (TLoZ) | |
 | SpanishEU | Hada (ALBW | HWDE)[30][31] | |
 | SpanishLA | Hada (ALBW | BotW | HWDE)[32][33] | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. | |||
Gallery[]
|
View Gallery |
See Also[]
Notes
- ↑ Those creatures are also referred to as Faeries in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America.[4] However, as Encyclopedia supersedes the guide, this term is not considered Canon.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 122 (TLoZ | TAoL | ALttP | LA | OoT | MM | OoS | OoA | FS | TWW | TMC | TP | SS | ALBW)
- ↑ "Fairy
This fairy will fly from your pouch and heal all your wounds the moment you lose your last heart. It's easily mistaken for a firefly at first, but it glows in the daylight as well as night." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ "You caught a Fairy! This playful sprite replenishes six of your hearts!" — N/A (Skyward Sword HD)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 11
- ↑ "The children of the forest, the Kokiri, live here with me. Each Kokiri has his or her own guardian fairy. However, there is one boy who does not have a fairy... " — Great Deku Tree (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "Hey look, a bottle!! This is a special item that can even heal fighters who have accumulated over 100% damage." — Masahiro Sakurai, Sakurai's post, Miiverse, published February 18, 2014, retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 46
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1 (Shogakukan 1) pg. 29
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords (Shogakukan) pg. 17
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Shogakukan) pg. 153
- ↑ "妖精
ハートを5つ回復
おまけに倒れたらその場で回復！
心強い冒険の味方！！" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 33
- ↑ "Fée
Restaure cinq cœurs et vous ranime si vous tombez au combat. Une ami précieuse." — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Fée" — Battle Log (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "Fée
Restaure cinq cœurs et vous ranime si vous tombez au combat. Une ami précieuse." — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Fée" — Battle Log (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ Encyclopedia (TOKYOPOP) pg. 120
- ↑ "Fee
Füllt 5 Herzen auf. Wenn du besiegt wirst, heilt sie dich automatisch!" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Fee" — Battle Log (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "Fee
Füllt 5 Herzen auf. Wenn du besiegt wirst, heilt sie dich automatisch!" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Fee" — Battle Log (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "Fee
Füllt 5 Herzen auf. Wenn du besiegt wirst, heilt sie dich automatisch!" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Fee" — Battle Log (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "Fee
Füllt 5 Herzen auf. Wenn du besiegt wirst, heilt sie dich automatisch!" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Fee" — Battle Log (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "Fee
Füllt 5 Herzen auf. Wenn du besiegt wirst, heilt sie dich automatisch!" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Fee" — Battle Log (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "Fata
Restituisce 5 cuori. Inoltre ti rimette in sesto quando ti sconfiggono. Un vero aiuto!" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Fata" — Battle Log (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "Hada
Regenera cinco corazones y te reanimará si caes en combate. ¡Una leal aliada!" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Hada" — Battle Log (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
- ↑ "Hada
Restablece cinco corazones y te reanimará si caes en combate. ¡Una leal aliada!" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Hada" — Battle Log (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
| ||||||||||||||||||||
.png){kind=link}
