Template:LZS has made numerous Cameos in Third-Party Media. Elements and characters from the series have appeared in a number of third-party games and related media. This listing does not include appearances in first and second-party video games. Please visit Cameos of The Legend of Zelda in Nintendo Media for examples of these. For unlicensed parodies and homages in other media, see The Legend of Zelda in popular culture.
Third-Party Games
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy +
Main article: amiibo § Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy +
- Link and Zelda-themed planes can be unlocked by scanning the Link or Toon Link amiibo, and the Zelda or Sheik amiibo, respectively.
Bayonetta
Artwork of Bayonetta dressed as Link wile posing with an Acceptance
- In both the Wii U version of Bayonetta, and Bayonetta 2, the titular character Bayonetta and side character Jeanne appear with multiple Nintendo-inspired outfits, including the Hero of Hyrule costume based on Link. With this costume, they use the Master Sword and Hylian Shield, with the Master Sword replacing the Shuraba Sword and the Shield used to parry and counter incoming attacks. Other elements from the Zelda series also appear, such as collectible Rupees and jingles that play when opening a locked door or a chest.
Bayonetta wearing her Link costume
Bayonetta using a Key Bayonetta
Bayonetta dressed as Link in Bayonetta 2
Dynasty Warriors VS
- Released exclusively in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS, the game features a costume of Link in his Skyward Sword incarnation. He is equipped with the True Master Sword and the Hylian Shield; however, he does not use them as it is only a costume and not a full character.
The Link costume in Dynasty Warriors Vs.
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
- If the player has saved data of The Wind Waker on the memory card, Psycho Mantis will mention this to Solid Snake.[verification needed]
One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X
Zoro's Link costume from One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X
Main article: amiibo § One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X
- By using amiibo figures through the New Nintendo 3DS or NFC Reader/Writer, various costumes based on Nintendo characters can be unlocked. Scanning the Link amiibo creates a Link costume for Zoro, which includes the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Majora's Mask.
Zoro wearing Majora's Mask in One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X
Ittle Dew
- Ittle Dew bears homage to the classic 2D Zelda titles and contains similar puzzle elements as well as Hearts and Chests. The protagonist herself greatly resembles Link, and she is accompanied by a winged companion, similar to Navi.
The protagonist of Ittle Dew
The protagonist of Ittle Dew eating a Heart
A Treasure Chest in Ittle Dew
Sonic Lost World
The Legend of Zelda Zone artwork
- The Legend of Zelda Zone is a free DLC-level for Sonic Lost World. In the level, Sonic the Hedgehog is dressed like Link in a green tunic and boots. The Zone features many elements from Zelda series, including enemies, objects, and sounds. Link himself appears in his Skyward Sword incarnation.
Phantasy Star 0
- Along with other Nintendo-themed cameos such as Samus's Power Beam, the Hylian Shield appears as a Shield weapon in the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Zero. It is only available using a special code.
Scribblenauts Unlimited
- In the Wii U version of the game, many people and objects from the Mario and Zelda series can be created.
Link in Scribblenauts Unlimited
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
- Miu Hinasaki, one of the playable protagonists in Maiden of Black Water, is capable of wearing an alternate costume that grants her the dress of Princess Zelda from Hyrule Warriors.
Soulcalibur II
- Link is a playable character in the GameCube version of Soulcalibur II. In Soulcalibur II, Hyrule's tranquility was shattered by the arrival of several disasters, which brought opaque, ominous clouds with them. Eventually, it was discovered that an unknown magician was to blame for all that had happened. Just as the people were about to lose all hope, the sun miraculously returned as Link, having been summoned by Princess Zelda to find the disasters' source, successfully defeated the magician. The people of Hyrule rejoiced in the belief that eternal peace would rule; but it eventually became clear that the magician responsible for the disasters was in fact controlled by an evil sword from another world, Soul Edge, and that the fragments of Soul Edge had been gathering in the other world.[1]
- Knowing that the resurrection of the evil blade must be prevented at all costs, Link chose to travel to the other world and destroy Soul Edge himself, taking his trusted Master Sword and Template:It, and transporting himself off on a secret journey.[2] Through the completion of Arcade mode, Link succeeds in sealing away the evil within the Soul Edge, saving his homeland and quietly leaving the world he had come upon, leaving only a faint echo of his Ocarina.[3]
Link's Attacks
Link is the only character with a ranged attack. His fighting style retains many of his signature moves from past games in the Zelda and Super Smash Bros. series. Some of these moves include the Spin Attack, the Jump Attack, the Down Thrust, the Up Thrust, and the Dash Attack.
- Controls
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Vertical Attack Button |
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Kick Button |
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Guard Button |
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Control Pad |
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Mid Attack |
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Low Attack |
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Throw |
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Attack Throw |
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Switch to stance |
- Combo Moves
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| Horizontal Attacks | ||
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| Horizontal Slash |
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| Horizontal Slash~Spin Attack |
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| Double Sword Slash (Horizontal) |
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| Double Sword Slash (Horizontal)~Boomerang Stance |
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| Cross Slash |
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| Cross Slash~Bomb Stance | 
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| Cross Slash Combo |
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| Cross Slash Combo (Delay) |
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| Cross Slash Combo~Bomb Stance |
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| Step-in Attack Combo |
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| Step-in Attack Combo (Delay) |
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| Step-in Attack Upper Combo |
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| Bat Swing |
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| Shoelace Slash | 
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| Crouching Slash | 
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| Sword Trip | 
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| Counter Slash | 
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| Counter Slash~Boomerang Stance |
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| Cyclone Attack |      
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| Cyclone Attack (Hold) |
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| Spin Attack |
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| Spin Attack (Hold) |
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| Bat Swing |
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| Force Counter Slash |  
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| Spinning Leap Strike |  
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| Grass Cutter |  
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| Grass Cutter (Hold) |
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| Grass Cutter High Feint |
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| Counter Slash | 
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| Counter Slash~Boomerang Stance |
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| Bow Stance |
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| Boomerang Stance |
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| Rising Horizontal Slash | While rising
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| Rising Horizontal Slash~Boomerang Stance | While rising
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| Vertical Attacks | ||
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| Vertical Slash~Bow Stance |
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| Double Sword Slash (Vertical) |
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| Slash Kick Combo |
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| Stab |
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| Illusion Stab Combo | repeat rapidly
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| Running Hack |
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| Half-Moon Swipe |
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| Half-Moon Swipe~Bow Stance |
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| Sword Plant |
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| Down Slash |
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| Double Spin Slash |
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| Double Spin Slash (Hold) |
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| Power Thrust |
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| Power Thrust (Hold) |
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| Power Thrust~Bow Stance |
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| Rocket Stab |
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| Hyper Dash Attack |
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| Hyper Dash Attack (Hold) |
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| Hyper Dash Attack (Cancel) |
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| Sword Sweep |
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| Sword Sweep~Spin Attack |
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| Running Spin Slash |
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| Running Spin Slash (Hold) |
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| Running Hack |
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| High Launcher |
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| High Launcher~Bow Stance |
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| Sword Chop |
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| Power Thrust |
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| Power Thrust (Hold) |
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| Power Thrust~Bow Stance |
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| Running Spin Slash |
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| Running Spin Slash (Hold) |
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| Bomb Stance |
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| Rising High Slash | While rising
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| Kick |
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| Kick~Bomb Stance |
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| Front Kick |
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| Front Kick~Bomb Stance |
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| Forward Roll |
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| Mid Kick |
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| Low Kick |
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| Double Kick |
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| Kick Out |
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| Back Somersault |
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| Knee Thrust |
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| Propeller Kick |
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| Propeller Kick~Bomb Stance |
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| Propeller Kick~Forward Roll |
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| Propeller Kick~Back Somersault |
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| Back Somersault |
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| Leaping Split Combo | While rising
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| Arm Twist | Approach enemy
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| Running Slash | Approach enemy
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| Shield Shove | Approach enemy from behind or
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| Piggyback Throw | Approach enemy from the left or
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| Power Roll | Approach enemy from the right or
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| Swing Under | Approach enemy
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| Bow Stance |
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| Boomerang Stance | During Bow Stance
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| Bomb Stance | During Bomb Stance
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| Bow | During Bow Stance
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| Bow (Hold) | During Bow Stance
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| Bow (Low) | During Bow Stance
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| Bow (High) | During Bow Stance
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| Bomb Stance |
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| Boomerang Stance | During Bomb Stance
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| Bow Stance | During Bomb Stance
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| Bomb | During Bomb Stance
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| Bomb | During Bomb Stance, wait until the last moment
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| Boomerang Stance |
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| Boomerang | During Boomerang Stance
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| Boomerang (Side) | During Boomerang Stance
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| Bow Stance | During Boomerang Stance
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| Bomb Stance | During Boomerang Stance
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| Forward Roll |
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| Force Counter Slash | During Forward Roll
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| Rocket Stab | During Forward Roll
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| Leaping Split Combo | During Forward Roll
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| Side Roll | During Forward Roll
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| Spinning Leap Strike | During Side Roll
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| Rocket Stab | During Side Roll
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| Leaping Split Combo | During Side Roll
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| Back Somersault |
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| Force Counter Slash | During Back Somersault
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| Leap Strike | During Back Somersault
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| Knee Thrust | During Back Somersault
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| Spin Attack |
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| Bow | During Bow Stance
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| Bomb | During Bomb Stance
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| Boomerang | During Boomerang Stance
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| Double Sword Slash (Horizontal) |
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| Double Sword Slash (Vertical) |
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| Mid Kick |
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| Step-in Attack Combo |
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| Spin Attack (Hold) |
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| Cyclone Attack (Hold) |
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| Hyper Dash Attack (Hold) |
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| Power Thrust~Bow Stance |
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Weaponry
Like all Soulcalibur II characters, Link has a total of 11 weapons to choose from. His starting and most-balanced weapon is the Master Sword and Hylian Shield, and the rest of the weapons must be bought in shops in various cities in the Weapon Master Mode.
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| File:Master Sword (SCII).png Master Sword & Hylian Shield |
Free | Well-balanced | A magic sword and shield that have accompanied Link on many adventures and helped him repeatedly save the land of Hyrule. This journey is no less dire, and Link once again goes into battle equipped with these items, this time in another world. These are well-balanced arms for Link. |
| File:Razor Sword (SCII).png Razor Sword |
600 Gold | Attack goes up 25% Short reach Takes 15% block damage |
A sword forged by the blacksmith from the Mountain Village on Snowhead. The blacksmith is famous for his perfectionism—this sword is yet another excellent example of of his craftsmanship and boasts an amazingly sharp cutting edge. Unfortunately, the metal used to forge this blade is prone to chipping, so there remains some concern about its defensive capabilities. |
| File:Armos Series.png Armos Series |
900 Gold | Defense decreases 30% Offense increases with Soul Charge 40% (deteriorates) |
A sword and shield from one of the living Armos statues that dot the land of Hyrule. The origins of these items are shrouded in mystery, much like the Armos themselves. Concentrating one's will increases the weapons' power, but they are a bit too heavy for Link and he cannot use them effectively for guarding. |
| File:Megaton Hammer (SCII).png Megaton Hammer |
1,200 Gold | Offense goes up 35% Short reach |
An extremely heavy hammer. Learning to use it effectively could take some time, as its reach is somewhat short for a weapon. Its power and toughness, however, far exceed that of any normal sword. It's guaranteed to inspire awe. |
| File:Cane of Byrna SCII.png Cane of Byrna |
1,600 Gold | Soul Charge boosts offense up to 50% Soul Charge lowers damage received by 25% Soul Charge recovers up to 32 HP each time |
An ancient magic staff that grants protection to heroes. It can be used even by those who are not sorcerers as long as their hearts are pure. It is said that praying to the staff with all one's heart will shroud the user in light and fill him with vitality. Because it is not a true weapon, it usually does not fare well when it clashes against an opponent's weapon. |
| File:Mirror Shield (SCII).png Mirror Shield |
2,200 Gold | Hits taken are counters 33% of damage received is inflicted back onto opponent |
A mirror-like shield found in the Spirit Temple. It is an amazing work of art, and there are few who would argue that it is not one of the finest shields in Hyrule. It is said that its surface reflects not only light but hostile intent as well. |
| File:Magic Sword and Magic Shield.png Magic Sword & Magic Shield |
3,000 Gold | Causes 40% block damage Weak against physical impact |
Ancient arms hidden deep in an underground tomb. This powerful sword holds an enchantment that counters the forces of darkness, and its holy aura allows it to deliver damage to the enemy even without making physical contact. The shield is enchanted with a spell that protects its user from enemy magic, but the actual shield itself is quite old and is weak against physical impact. |
| File:Biggoron Sword (SCII).png Biggoron Sword |
4,000 Gold | Long reach Drains 3 HP per attack |
A masterfully crafted long sword forged by the best blacksmith in Hyrule, Biggoron, who lives on Death Mountain. Designed specifically for Link, it is made to be wielded with one hand. Even so, swinging it with full force gets tiring after a while. |
| File:Soul Edge (SCII).png Soul Edge (Complete) |
7,700 Gold | Offense goes up 40% Defense goes up 35% Drains 2 HP per second |
An evil blade with a reputation for devouring souls. This weapon is also known to be a shape-shifter—which form it takes depends on its current owner. The forms it has taken are legendary, as are the souls of the renowned warriors it has consumed. Only those with great mental discipline can retain their will while wielding this weapon. It consumes the souls of those who fall before the blade, and also the soul of its wielder. |
| File:Great Fairy's Sword (SCII).png Great Fairy Sword |
9,800 Gold | Attack goes up 20% Gains 5 HP per second Takes 20% block damage |
A sword blessed by the Great Fairy, rumored to be able to reflect any and all dark magic. Merely holding it fills the wielder with strength, but unfortunately, its protective power did not survive intact in this world, and it is no longer able to resist enemy attacks. |
| File:Bug-Catching Net (SCII).png Bug-Catching Net |
12,500 Gold | Offense decreases 80% Defenses decreases 80% |
A long-handled net used for catching bugs. This item is an old companion of Link's and has appeared on many of his adventures—it accompanies him on this adventure as well. Obviously, it is not a weapon, but perhaps it will cause opponents to let down their guard. |
Other Information
- Link's Destined Battle in Arcade mode is against Raphael.
- The overworld theme from The Legend of Zelda is used in Link's profile viewer and destined battle theme. It is also played if Link was used in Eurydice Shrine gallery.
- Link's stage is the Ostrheinsburg Chapel and his alternate stage is Eurydice Shrine Gallery.
- Link can buy the Soul Edge for 7,800 Gold in the Castor Shop while playing the Weapon Master mode. Link's Soul Edge causes for his defense and offense to increase to 135% and 140%, respectively; however, it drains his health by 2 HP every second.[4]
- Instead of having the standard two or three costumes like every other character, Link has 4 different costumes: green, red, blue, and violet. His two starter costumes are the green and red tunic. To obtain the Blue Tunic, the player must buy it in the Castor Shop for 21,000 Gold, found in the Extra Chapter 1 of the Weapon Master mode. Only after buying the Blue Tunic can the player buy the Blue Ring Tunic from the original The Legend of Zelda, which is sold for the same price as the Blue Tunic.
- SCIIBoxArt.jpg
The box art for Soulcalibur II featuring Link on the cover
Artwork of Link with other characters from Soulcalibur II
- Link (SCII).png
Artwork of Link
- Link 2 (SCII).png
Artwork of Link
- SC2 Link.png
Artwork of Link
- Green Tunic (SCII).png
Link, as seen in-game
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Closeup of Link's face
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Link fighting Ivy
- Link (SCII Ending).jpg
Link in the Arcade mode ending
Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
- The Wii U version of the game includes many Nintendo-themed costumes for the characters, including Link, Ganon, Princess Zelda and Sheik, based predominantly on their Super Smash Bros. Brawl appearances. The Link costume includes the Master Sword.
Link and Zelda costumes in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
Kazuya Mishima dressed as Link in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
The Master Sword in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
Kazuya Mishima dressed as Link fighting King dressed as Ganondorf in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
Nina Williams dressed as Zelda fighting King dressed as Ganondorf in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
Monster Hunter 4
- A costume of Link in his Skyward Sword incarnation with the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and the Sacred Bow is available in Monster Hunter 4 after completing a quest where players have to defeat monsters known as Jinouga, Kirin, and Rajang. These monsters are chosen to represent Power, Wisdom and Courage, the three aspects of the Triforce. Defeating them grants the player a Triforce ticket that can be used to obtain the item set.
- Link - MH4 Monster Hunter Costume.png
The Link costume in Monster Hunter 4
Monster Hunter X
- The Palico companions in Monster Hunter X for the Nintendo 3DS will be able to wear a Toon Link costume as a form of DLC. This will grant them his appearance, with the only major changes being cat ears, a cat's tail, and whiskers. They are able to use Template:It as a melee weapon to strike enemies. The costume also has the completed Master Sword and the Mirror Shield attached to its back.
The Toon Link costume in Monster Hunter X
Gallery
The Hylian Shield in Phantasy Star 0
Miu dressed as Zelda in Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
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See Also
- amiibo
- Cameos of The Legend of Zelda in Nintendo Media
- Cameos in The Legend of Zelda
- The Legend of Zelda in Popular Culture
References
- ↑ "Just as the people were about to lose all hope, the sun miraculously returned. Link, who was summoned by Zelda to find the cause of the disasters, successfully defeated the magician. The people of Hyrule rejoiced in the belief that eternal peace would rule. Unfortunately, this was not to be. It became clear that the magician responsible for the disasters was in fact controlled by an evil sword called Soul Edge, which existed in an another world." — Link's Profile (Soulcalibur II)
- ↑ "Knowing that the resurrection of the evil blade must be prevented at all costs, Link chose to travel to the other world and destroy Soul Edge. Link gathered his trusted Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Ocarina, and set off on a secret journey." — Link's Profile (Soulcalibur II)
- ↑ "Link came to this world in order to defeat the evil which threatened Hyrule. After a long journey, Link finally succeeded in sealing away the terrible evil. In doing so, he not only saved his homeland from peril, but also maintained the tranquility of this world. Link then quietly left this world--a faint echo of his Ocarina was all that remained." — Ending of Arcade Mode (Soulcalibur II)
- ↑ "Fearsome demonic weapon said to excel in offense and defense...." — Weapon description (Soulcalibur II)
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