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{{Timeline}}
  
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'''''[[The Legend of Zelda series|Legend of Zelda]]'' Timeline''' theory is perhaps the object of greatest debate amongst fans of the series. Nintendo's unconventional formula of "Gameplay first, Story Later" has arguably produced some of the greatest games of all time, but it has also resulted in an incoherent chronology - full of loose ends, contradictions, and general confusion. Fortunately, this has motivated fans to do all they can to sift, sort, and organize the ''Legend of Zelda'' canon.
  
   
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{{OTOC}}
   
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==Canon Appearances==
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==Overview==
  
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==={{TLoZ}}===
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Since the days of ''Pong'', videogame storylines have endured an amazing evolution, moving from simple "slay the dragon" conflict, through "save the princess" heroism, and into wonderfully deep epics. Early installments of the ''Legend of Zelda'' series emerged at a very interesting point of this process; a point where the market was divided between casual platformers and plot-focused [[RPG]]s.
  
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File:TLoZ Link Carrying Treasures Artwork.png|Link fully equipped
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File:TLoZ Link Kneeling Artwork 3.png|Link kneeling
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File:TLoZ Link Kneeling Artwork 2.png|Link kneeling
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File:TLoZ Link Throwing Sword Artwork.png|Link throwing his [[Sword]]
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File:TLoZ Link Kneeling Artwork.png|Link blocking with his [[Shield]]
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File:TLoZ Link Holding Sword and Shield Artwork 2.png|Link blocking with his Shield
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File:TLoZ Link Holding Sword and Shield Artwork.png|Link holding his Sword and Shield
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File:TLoZ Link Drinking a Life Potion Artwork.png|Link drinking a [[Potion#Water of Life|Potion]]
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File:TLoZ Link Thinking Artwork 2.png|Link thinking
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File:TLoZ Link Thinking Artwork.png|Link pondering
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File:TLoZ Link Looking at a Map Artwork.png|Link reading a [[Map]]
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File:TLoZ Link Reading a Map Surrounded by Treasures Artwork.png|Link reading a map
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File:TLoZ Link Surrounded by Treasures Artwork.png|Link with his inventory
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File:TLoZ Link Opening a Treasure Chest Artwork.png|Link opening a [[Treasure Chest]]
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File:TLoZ Link Carrying Bombs Artwork.png|Link with some [[Bomb]]s
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File:TLoZ Link in Grass Artwork.png|Link in the grass
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File:TLoZ Link Holding Red Candle.png|Link holding a [[Candle]]
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File:TLoZ Link Dodging Traps.png|Link evading some [[Blade Trap]]s
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File:TLoZ Link Tossing Magical Boomerang at Octorok Red Artwork.png|Link attacking an [[Octorok]] with the [[Boomerang]]
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File:TLoZ Link Shooting Sword Beam Artwork.png|Link shooting a [[Sword Beam]]
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File:TLoZ Link and Impa.png|Link and [[Impa]]
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File:TLoZ Zelda Hiding Behind Link Artwork.png|Link and [[Princess Zelda]]
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File:TLoZ Zelda and Link Holding Triforce Pieces Artwork.png|Link and Princess Zelda holding [[Triforce#Triforce Shards|Triforce Shards]]
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File:TLoZ Link Holding the Triforce of Wisdom Artwork.png|Link holding a Triforce Shard
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File:TLoZ Link Holding the Triforce of Wisdom Artwork 2.png|Link holding a Triforce Shard
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File:TLoZ Link Reassembling the Triforce of Wisdom Artwork.png|Link with the Triforce Shards
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File:TLoZ Link and Impa Artwork.png|Link and Impa
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File:TLoZ Link Holding Sword and Shield Artwork 3.png|Link raising his Shield
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File:TLoZ Link and Merchant Artwork 2.png|Link with a [[Merchant]]
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File:Tumblr m96jhzMECi1r15h74o1 1280.png|Artwork of Link
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File:TLoZ Impa Holding Link's Sword Artwork.png|Concept art of Link and Impa
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File:TLoZ Link Sprite.png|Link's in-game sprite
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File:TLoZ Link Guide.jpg|Link artwork from a game guide
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File:TLoZ Link and Zelda Guide.jpg|Link and Princess Zelda artwork from a game guide
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==={{TAoL}}===
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''Zelda'' found a niche market somewhere in the middle. This is reflected in the storyline of such games as ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', which are simple and yet inspiring. Over the years, Nintendo has kept to this trend. Developers often focus foremost on gameplay and theme, and generally only decide on a definite storyline close to the completion of development. Resulting games are well-connected to the overall ''Legend of Zelda'' universe - and consider elements of games past - but do not often present immediate or obvious chronological connections.
  
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File:AoL Link.png‎|Artwork of Link
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File:Link II Japnanese.png|Link as he appears on the Japanese cover
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File:Injured Link.png|Link is defeated
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File:Magic.png|Link using [[Magic of The Adventure of Link|Magic]]
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File:Jump.png|Link casting the [[Magic of The Adventure of Link#Jump|Jump]] Magic
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File:Spell.png|Link casting the [[Magic of The Adventure of Link#Spell|Spell]] Magic
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File:AoL pg4.jpg|Impa observes the glowing Triforce on Link's hand
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File:AoL pg5.jpg|Link observes [[Sleeping Zelda]]
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File:AoL pg8.jpg|Link receiving the six [[Crystal#The Adventure of Link|Crystal]]s and a scroll from Impa
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File:AoL pg10.jpg|Link reading the scroll
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File:Darknut AOL.jpg|Link fighting a [[Darknut]]
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File:Crystal Statue.jpg|Link placing a Crystal in a statue
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File:ALttP Player's Guide Horsehead.jpg|Link fighting [[Horsehead]]
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File:Helmethead.jpg|Link fighting [[Helmethead]]
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File:Thunderbird.jpg|Link fighting [[Thunderbird]]
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File:Darklink1.jpg|Link fighting [[Dark Link#The Adventure of Link|his Shadow]]
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File:Futami The Adventure of Link Strategy Guide.png|Link on the cover of the Futami Strategy Guide
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File:Normal link-zelda-fairy.jpg|Link concept art
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File:Link AoL.png|Link's in-game sprite
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</gallery>
   
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==={{ALttP}}===
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In the early stages, this worked wonderfully. The first five ''Legend of Zelda'' releases were easily understood and organized. In 1998, the timeline had room even for the content of the ''Legend of Zelda'' [[television show]] and [[manga]], as well as the mistakes of [[Nintendo of America|NoA]], which would later be considered non-canonical.
  
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====Original SNES Version====
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File:Lttp Link.png|Artwork of Link
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File:ALttP Link Slash.png|Link performing a [[Dashing Attack]]
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File:Linkbashingsnesversion.png|Link bashing
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File:ALttP Link Jar Artwork.png|Link holding a Jar
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File:Linkleapingdown.png|Link leaping down
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File:Linkpullingaleversnesversion.png|Link pulling a lever
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File:ALttP Link Slash Artwork.png|Link performing a slash attack
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File:ALttP Link Tower of Hera Artwork.png|Link before the [[Tower of Hera]]
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File:ALttP Artwork.jpg|Princess Zelda speaking to Link telepathically
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File:LinkZeldaSewer.png|Link leading Princess Zelda through the [[Sewer Passageway]]
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File:LinkGeldman.png|Link fighting a [[Geldman]]
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File:Linkgightingla.jpg|Link attacking enemies
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File:ALttP Guide Link Stairs Artwork.jpg|Link going up a dark flight of stairs
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File:ALttP Link Running Artwork.png|Link running
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File:Zelda GB Art 02.png|Link blocking an attack with his Shield
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File:1 link-resting.jpg|Link resting under a tree
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File:Link-swimming.jpg|Link swimming
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File:Link ALTTP.png|Link's in-game sprite
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File:Bunny Link.gif|[[Bunny Link]]
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</gallery>
   
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====Game Boy Advance Remake====
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Unfortunately, as time went on the sheer amount of information being introduced into the ''Legend of Zelda'' canon made a complete understanding less possible. Games such as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' seemed to strain the connection between older games, and many fans began to wonder whether the ''Four Swords'' series had a place in the timeline at all.
 
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File:Linkalttpr.png|Artwork of Link
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File:ALttP-FS Link.png|Artwork of Link
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File:ALttP-FS Link Block.png|Link blocking an attack with his Shield
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File:ALttP-FS Link Bow.png|Link using the [[Bow]]
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File:ALttP-FS Link Dash.png|Link dashing
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File:ALttP-FS Link Fall.png|Link leaping down
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File:ALttP-FS Link Slash.png|Link performing a Dashing Attack
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File:Spin02.png|Link performing a [[Spin Attack]]
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File:Link Swim.png|Link swimming
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File:Link Bash.png|Link bashing
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File:Link Jar.png|Link holding a [[Jar|jar]]
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File:ALttP-FS Pull.png|Link pulling a [[Pull Lever|lever]]
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File:Link Zelda ALttP-FS.jpg|Princess Zelda speaking to Link telepathically
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File:Sewer passageway remake.png|Link leading Princess Zelda through the Sewer Passageway
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File:Link vs. Geldman.png|Link fighting a Geldman
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File:Link resting.jpg|Link resting under a tree
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</gallery>
   
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==={{LA}}===
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English fans of the series wanting to learn more of the timeline began to discuss the concept on the Internet, slowly reaching conclusions on those issues which could be resolved and falling into bitter debate on those which could not. They continue to argue, as they eagerly await the release of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''. It should be noted, however, that ''Phantom Hourglass'' does nothing to help the timeline, as it is unrelated to previous games, with the exception of ''The Wind Waker''.
  
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File:Link LA.png|Link as he appears in the Japanese cover
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File:LA - Spin Attack.png|Link charging the Spin Attack
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File:Zelda GB Art 02.png|Link blocking an attack with his Shield
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File:LA Link.png|Link using the Bow
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File:LA Link 02.png|Link jumping over a hole
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File:LA - Flippers.png|Link using [[Flippers|Zora's Flippers]]
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File:In the Dungeon.jpg|Link exploring a dungeon
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File:LADX Link Manual.png|Link as he appears in the Japanese manual of {{LADX}}
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File:Linkship.png|Link during the intro cutscene
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File:LA Link Sprite.png|Link's in-game sprite
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File:LADX LinkPhoto.png|Link as he appears in the [[The Travels of Link|photographs]] from ''Link's Awakening DX''
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</gallery>
   
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==={{OoT}}===
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==Timeline Principles==
  
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{{Main|Timeline Principles}}
  
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File:Young Link.png|Artwork of Link as a child
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Timeline theory is often accused of being a collection of irrelevant fan-fiction with no real truth to it. In actuality, a large part of our timeline knowledge is strictly canon; a good deal more consists of simple, well supported inferences based on this canon and the intentions of ''Zelda'''s creators. These principles are held to be true by almost all Timeline theorists. We can combine all this information and conceive five timeline "arcs"
  
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File:Younglinkstance.png|Artwork of Link
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File:Young Link Slingshot.png|Link using the [[Slingshot]]
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File:Young Link Navi.png|Link sitting with [[Navi]]
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File:Young Link Ocarina of Time.png|Link playing the {{It|Ocarina of Time}}
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File:Adult Link.png|Artwork of Link as an adult
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File:OoT Link Portrait.png|Artwork of Link
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File:Linkposeoot.png|Link charging up a Spin Attack
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File:Spin Attack Ocarina of Time.png|Link performing a Spin Attack
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File:Link Slash 2 OoT.png|Link performing a Spin Attack
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File:Link Spin Attack OoT.png|Link performing a Spin Attack
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File:Adult Link Attack.png|Link performing a [[Jump Attack]]
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File:Link Jump Attack.png|Link performing a Jump Attack
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File:Link Slash OoT.png|Link attacking
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File:Adult Link Stance.png|Link posing with the [[Master Sword]]
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File:Link Block OoT.png|Link blocking with his Shield
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File:Link Bow.png|Link using the Bow
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File:Link Bomb OoT.png|Link holding a Bomb
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File:Link Jumping.png|Link performing an [[Autojump]]
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File:Link Hang OoT.png|Link hanging from a ledge
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File:Link Push OoT.png|Link pushing a [[Block]]
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File:Link Roll OoT.png|Link rolling
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File:Link Run OoT.png|Link running
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File:OoT Link Riding Epona Artwork.png|Link riding [[Epona]]
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File:OoT Link and Epona Artwork.png|Link petting Epona
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File:Link Treasure OoT.png|Link opening a Treasure Chest
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File:Link Ocarina 2.png|Link playing the Ocarina of Time
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File:OoT Link Ocarina Artwork 2.png|Link playing the Ocarina of Time
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File:Link Ocarina.png|Link playing the Ocarina of Time with Navi
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File:Spinattack.jpg|Link performing the Spin Attack against some [[Deku Baba]]s
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File:OoT3D Young Link Deku Tree Artwork.jpg|Link going [[Inside the Deku Tree]]
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File:Link and Ganondorf OoT 3D.jpg|Link and [[Ganon]]dorf
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File:Ootmastersword.jpeg|Link drawing the Master Sword
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File:OoT Zelda Link Artwork.jpg|Link and Princess Zelda as children
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File:Link vs Volvagia.jpg|Link fighting [[Volvagia]]
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File:Morpha.png|Link fighting [[Morpha]]
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File:OoT Link Ganon Artwork.jpg|Link fighting [[Ganon]]dorf
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File:Link YoungLink.png|Link's in-game model as a child
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File:Link OoT.png|Link's in-game model as an adult
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File:Link Goron Tunic.png|Link wearing the [[Goron Tunic]]
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File:Link Zora Tunic.png|Link wearing the [[Zora Tunic]]
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</gallery>
   
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===={{OoT3D}}====
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* ''OoT''/''MM'' - ''TP''
  
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* ''OoT'' - ''TWW''/''PH''
  
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File:Young Link OoT3D Art.png|Artwork of Link using the Slingshot
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* ''TMC'' - ''FS''/''FSA''
  
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File:OoT3D Link and Epona Artwork.png|Artwork of Link riding Epona
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* ''ALttP''/''LA'' - ''LoZ''/''AoL''
  
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File:Young Link OoT3D.png|Link's in-game model as a child
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* ''OoS''/''OoA''
  
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File:Young Link 3D.png|Link's in-game model
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* ''TMC'' - ''FS'' - ''FSA''
  
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File:Younglinkinoot3ds.png|Link performing an attack with his boomerang
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File:Adult Link OoT 3D.png|Link's in-game model as an adult
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File:Adult Link OoT3D.png|Link's in-game model
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File:Linkmodelinoot3ds.png|Link's in-game model
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File:Adult Link Ocarina OoT3D.png|Link playing the Ocarina of Time
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File:Linkmodelinoot3ds2.png|Link ready to attack
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File:Linkperfominganattackoot3ds.png|Link performing an attack
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File:Adultlinkwithhookshotinoot3ds.png|Link holding the hookshot
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File:OoT3D Link Sheik Artwork.jpg|Link fighting off various monsters with [[Sheik]]
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</gallery>
   
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==={{MM}}===
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Beyond that, all timeline theory is an attempt to combine these arcs and achieve a final chronology.
  
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File:MM Link.png|Link and [[Tatl]]
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File:MM Link Attack.png|Link performing a Jump Attack
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File:MM Link 3.png|Link attacking
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File:MM Link 2.png|Link holding the [[Swords of Majora's Mask#Razor Sword|Razor Sword]]
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File:MM Link and Epona Artwork.png|Link riding Epona
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File:MM Link Goron Mask.png|Link with the [[Goron Mask]]
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File:MM Deku Link.png|Artwork of [[Deku Link]]
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File:MM Goron Link.png|Artwork of [[Goron Link]]
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File:MM Zora Link.png|Artwork of [[Zora Link]]
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File:Fierce Deity Link.png|Artwork of [[Fierce Deity|Fierce Deity Link]]
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File:Link model.png|Link's in-game model
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File:MM Link Zelda.png|Link and Zelda
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File:Link Statue.png|Link's statue after playing the [[Elegy of Emptiness]]
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</gallery>
   
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===={{MM3D}}====
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==Timeline Display==
  
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In order to save space and typing time, fans discussing the broader timeline issues developed a system by which to convey theorised game placements in as little text as possible. Understanding this shorthand is pivotal to understanding timeline jargon.
  
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File:MM3D Link Masks Artwork.png|Link with the Deku and Zora Masks
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File:MM3D Link Slash.png|Link slashing
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File:MM3D Deku Link Artwork.png|Artwork of Deku Link
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File:MM3D Goron Link Artwork.png|Artwork of Goron Link
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File:MM3D Zora Link Artwork.png|Artwork of Zora Link
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</gallery>
   
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===[[Oracle Series|''Oracle'' Series]]===
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===Abbreviations===
  
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:LOZ: [[The Legend of Zelda series|Legend of Zelda (Series)]] <br />
  
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File:Oracle Series Link.png|Artwork of Link
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:LoZ: [[The Legend of Zelda (game)|Legend of Zelda (game)]] <br />
  
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File:OoX Link Slash.png|Link attacking
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:AoL: [[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|Adventure of Link]] <br />
  
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File:Oracle Series Link Shield.png|Link blocking an attack with his Shield
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:ZG&W: [[Game and Watch|Zelda Game & Watch]] <br />
  
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File:Zelda oracle ages conceptart IqHYu.png|Link jumping over a hole
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:TotG: [[A Link to the Past|Triforce of the Gods]] <br />
  
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File:OOX Credits 4.png|Link with his companions [[Moosh]], [[Dimitri]] and [[Ricky]]
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:ALttP: [[A Link to the Past]] <br />
  
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File:OOX Credits 6.png|Link waves goodbye
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:LA: [[Link's Awakening]] <br />
  
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</gallery>
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:OoT: [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]] <br />
  
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:MM: [[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]] <br />
  
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:KnS: [[BS The Legend of Zelda: The Ancient Stone Tablets|Kodai no Sekiban]] <br />
  
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:AST: [[BS The Legend of Zelda: The Ancient Stone Tablets|Ancient Stone Tablets]] (KnS anglicism)<br />
  
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:OoA: [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]] <br />
  
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:OoS: [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]] <br />
  
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:OoX: The [[Oracle Series]] <br />
  
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:FS: [[Four Swords]] <br />
  
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:TWW: [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]] <br />
  
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:FSA: [[Four Swords Adventures]] <br />
  
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:TMC: [[The Minish Cap]] <br />
  
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:TRPG: [[Tingle's Freshly-picked Rose-colored Rupee Land|Tingle's Freshly-picked Rose-colored Rupee Land]] <br />
  
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:TP: [[Twilight Princess]] <br />
  
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:PH: [[Phantom Hourglass]] <br />
  
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:BS: [[Backstory]] <br />
  
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:DR: [[Dark Realm]] <br />
  
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:DW: [[Dark World]] <br />
  
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:FS: [[Four Sword]] <br />
  
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:HoL: [[Hero of Legend]] <br />
  
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:HoM: [[Hero of Men]] <br />
  
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:HoT: [[Hero of Time]] <br />
  
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:HoW: [[Hero of Winds]] <br />
  
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:IW: [[Imprisoning War]] (AlttP) <br />
  
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:SW: [[Seal War]] (AlttP) <br />
  
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:KoH: [[King of Hyrule]] <br />
  
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:KoRL: [[King of Red Lions]] <br />
  
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:MS: [[Master Sword]] <br />
  
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:PZ: [[Princess Zelda]] <br />
  
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:SR: [[Sacred Realm]] <br />
  
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:SZ: [[Sleeping Zelda]] (AoL) <br />
  
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:TR: [[Twilight Realm]] <br />
  
   
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===Other Indicators===
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===={{OoS}}====
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:X/Y: Indicates Game X and Game Y have a common Link <br />
  
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File:OoS Link.png|Link with the Rod of Seasons
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:X - Y: Indicates Game X and Game Y are seperated by atleast a generation <br />
  
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File:Oracle Series Link Slingshot.png|Link using the Slingshot
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:(X) - Y - (X): Indicates that Game X may be placed in either of two locations
  
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File:OOS Credits 1.png|[[Din (Oracle)|Din]] thanks Link for helping her
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File:OOS Credits 2.png|Link and Din return to [[Horon Village]]
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File:OOS Credits 3.png|Link and Din run away from a falling [[Maple]]
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File:OOS Credits 4.png|[[Impa]] gives Link a pat on the back
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File:OOS Credits 5.png|The Triforce on Link's hand resonating
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File:OOS Credits Linked.png|Link and friends
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File:Link OOS.png|Link's in-game sprite using the [[Rod of Seasons]]
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===={{OoA}}====
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== Time and the Timeline==
  
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{{Main|Hylian Cosmology}}
  
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File:OoA Link.png‎|Link with the Harp of Ages
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File:OOA Credits 1.png|Link, [[Ralph]] and [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]] wave goodbye to [[Queen Ambi]]
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File:OOA Credits 2.png|Link, Ralph, Impa and Nayru stand next to the statue of Link
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File:OOA Credits 4.png|Link looking at a collapsed Ralph
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File:OOA Credits 5.png|Queen Ambi overseeing the construction of the statue of Link
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File:OOA Credits Linked.png|Link and friends
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File:Link OOA.png|Link's in-game sprite using the [[Harp of Ages]]
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File:OOA Link Statue.png|[[Link Statue#Oracle of Ages|Statue of Link]]
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==={{FS}}===
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Understanding the Legend's Timeline may require an understanding of the Legend's concept of time itself. Essentially, time is sequence; first, second, third, and fourth. A very basic concept at first glance, but one that takes on a whole new dimension when "fourth" comes between "first" and "second" and stops "third" from ever occurring.
 
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File:Linkfs.png|Artwork of Link
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File:FS Four Links.png|Artwork of the Links
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File:FS Green Link Bow.png|Link using the Bow
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File:FS Link.png|The Links fighting for a [[Rupee]]
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File:FSA Link Octorok.png|The Links attacking an Octorok
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File:FS Green Link Sprite.png|Green Link in-game sprite
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File:FS Red Link Sprite.png|Red Link in-game sprite
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File:FS Blue Link Sprite.png|Blue Link in-game sprite
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File:FS Purple Link Sprite.png|Purple Link in-game sprite
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</gallery>
   
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==={{TWW}}===
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In four games, the precise nature of time has never remained constant. OOT contains at least two very different mechanics, which theorists often find irreconcilable (and downright strange). OoA's mechanics only begin to make sense when one sacrifices logic to storyline completely, and MM's Goddess of Time takes the whole thing to hell by drawing questions of omnipotency into the debate.
  
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<gallery>
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File:TWW Link Outset Clothes Artwork.png|Link's Outset Island outfit
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File:WW Link 3.png|Link posing
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File:WW Link.png|Link playing the {{It|Wind Waker}}
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File:The Wind Waker Scene.png|Link posing with the Wind Waker
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File:WW Link 6.png|Link crawling
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File:WW Link 4.png|Artwork of Link
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File:WW Link 7.png|Link surprised
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File:WW Link 9.png|Link in an aggressive stance
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File:Link Laugh.png|Link laughing
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File:Linklaugh2.png|Link laughing
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File:WW Link 2.png|Link performing an attack
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File:WW Link 5.png|Link performing a Jump Attack
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File:WW Link 8.png|Link preparing to attack
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File:WW - Spin Attack.png|Link using the Spin Attack
  +
File:Linkfairy.png|Link with a [[Fairy]]
  +
File:TWW Link Rope.png|Link swinging from a [[Rope (Object)|Rope]]
  +
File:WW Link Tuner.png|Link using the [[Tingle Tuner]]
  +
File:Final Battle in Hyrule.jpg|Link and Princess Zelda fighting Ganondorf
  +
File:Hero of Time Legend.png|The Hero of Time portrait
  +
File:Zelda and Link-Stained Glass.jpg|Stained glass of Link and Princess Zelda
  +
File:Link Outset Clothes.png|Link's in-game model in his starting outfit
  +
File:3D WW Link.png|3D artwork of Link
  +
File:WWLinkvsMoblin.png|Link fighting a [[Moblin]]
  +
File:Link and Pigs.png|Link with [[Pig]]s
  +
File:Hero of Time Statue.png|The Hero of Time statue
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===={{TWWHD}}====
−
Generally, it is not an issue most theorists need worry over, and should only be explored by those with a strangely deep interest in the OOT/MM connection.
  
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:WW Link HD 1.png|Link playing the Wind Waker
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File:WW Link HD 2.png|Link posing with the Wind Waker
  +
File:TWWHD Link Sailing.png|Link riding the [[King of Red Lions]]
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
==={{FSA}}===
−
== Common Points of Debate ==
  
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:FSA Link.png|Link performing an attack
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File:FSA Green Link.png|Link in an attack pose
  +
File:FSA Link Catch.png|Link trying to catch something
  +
File:FSA Force Gems.png|Link with some [[Force Gem]]s
  +
File:FSA - Links.png|The Links attacking each other
  +
File:FourLinksPosing.png|The Links in a defensive stance
  +
File:Four Links.png|The Links in [[Navi Trackers]]
  +
File:Linkgreen.png|Green Link in-game sprite
  +
File:Linkred.png|Red Link in-game sprite
  +
File:Linkblue.png|Blue Link in-game sprite
  +
File:Linkpurple.png|Purple Link in-game sprite
  +
File:FourLinks.png|The Links in-game sprites
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
==={{TMC}}===
−
Beyond these simple arcs, the amount of helpful canon begins to decrease. At this point, disagreements inevitably arise between various theorists who have naturally formed differing interpretations of the small amount of "truth" they have to work with.
 
  +
<gallery>
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File:TMC Link Capless.png|Link without his cap
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File:TMC Link Pose.png|Link in an attack pose
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File:TMC Link.png|Link in an attack pose
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File:TMC Link 04.png|Link in an attack pose
  +
File:TMC Link 07.png|Link blocking with his shield
  +
File:TMC Spin Attack.png|Link performing a Spin Attack
  +
File:PegasusBootsTMC.png|Link performing a Dashing Attack
  +
File:Link jar.png|Link using the [[Gust Jar]]
  +
File:CaneofPacci.png|Link using the [[Cane of Pacci]]
  +
File:TMC Link Mole Mitts.png|Link digging with the [[Mole Mitts]]
  +
File:TMC Link 06.png|[[Ezlo]] pecking Link
  +
File:Minish Link.png|Link examining a map
  +
File:Minish Link 02.png|Link getting lectured by Ezlo
  +
File:Minish Link 03.png|Link coming to a halt
  +
File:TMC Link 08.png|Link with his Shield
  +
File:Link-Ezlo-Cherry.png|Link next to a cherry
  +
File:Kinstone Fusion Art.png|Link [[Kinstone Fusion|fusing]] [[Kinstone]]s with a [[Minish]]
  +
File:Link ezlo.jpg|Artwork of Link
  +
File:Link and Ezlo.png|Link gliding with Ezlo
  +
File:Link and Boss Key.png|Link with a frozen [[Key]]
  +
File:Chuchuboss.jpg|Link fighting a [[Big Chuchu]]
  +
File:Helmasaurs TMC.jpg|A [[Helmasaur]] attacking Link
  +
File:Darkhyrulecastle.jpg|Link fighting a [[Darknut]]
  +
File:Link TMC.gif|Link's in-game sprite
  +
File:LinkCapless(TMC).gif|Capless Link in-game sprite
  +
File:Ezlo and Link Figurine.gif|Link's [[Figurines in The Minish Cap|figurine]]
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
==={{TP}}===
−
=== ''Four Swords'' Related Arguments ===
  
  +
<gallery>
−
{{Main|The Oldest Tale}}
  
  +
File:TP Link 03.png|Artwork of Link
  +
File:TP Link 04.png|Artwork of Link
  +
File:TP Link.png|Link in an attack pose
  +
File:TP Link 02.png|Link in an attack pose
  +
File:TP Link and Epona Artwork.png|Link riding Epona
  +
File:Ordon Link.png|Link in his Ordonian Outfit with a goat
  +
File:TP Wolf-Midna Art.png|Wolf Link and [[Midna]]
  +
File:Link Darknuts.jpg|Link fighting some Darknuts
  +
File:TP Wolfandlink.jpg|Link and [[Wolf Link]] as they appear in the cover
  +
File:TP Link Concept.png|Concept art of Link
  +
File:Wolflinktpconcept.png|Concept art of Wolf Link
  +
File:Link Ordonian Outfit.png|Link wearing the [[Ordonian Outfit]]
  +
File:Link Hero's Clothes.png|Link wearing the [[Hero's Clothes]]
  +
File:Link Zora Armor.png|Link wearing the [[Zora Armor]]
  +
File:Link Magic Armor.png|Link wearing the [[Magic Armor]]
  +
File:Midna-Wolf.png|Wolf Link and Midna
  +
File:TP Link Icon.png|Link map icon
  +
File:TP Wolf Link Icon.png|Wolf Link map icon
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===={{TPHD}}====
−
Nintendo went out on a rather interesting tangent when they expanded the multiplayer mini-game featured in 2002's ''ALttP'' GBA release. The styles and storylines of the ''Four Swords'' games were so different from the conventional ''Zelda'' that, at first, many theorists did not accept them as a true part of the storyline. Nintendo has since confirmed their relevance, but the controversy continues.
 
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:TPHD Link and Wolf Link Artwork.png|Link and Wolf Link
  +
File:TPHD Link and Epona Artwork.png|Link riding Epona
  +
File:TPHD Wolf Link and Midna Artwork.png|Wolf Link and Midna
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
==={{PH}}===
−
Many theorists believe that at least one of the three games in the FS trilogy should be placed at the beginning of the timeline, even before ''Ocarina of Time'', while others insist that ''OoT'' will always come first. Creator [[Timeline Quotes|quotes]] seem to support the former, while small bits of canonical trivia support the latter.
  
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:PH Link Ciela.png|Link and [[Ciela]]
  +
File:PH Link 01.png|Link writing in his map
  +
File:Lineback.png|Link with [[Linebeck]] and Ciela
  +
File:S.S. Linebeck.png|[[Link]] and [[Linebeck]] sailing on the [[S.S. Linebeck]]
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
==={{ST}}===
−
In the end, arguers were again stuck debating principles. What was more important: A developer's quote or contrary canonical evidence?
  
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:ST Link 2 Artwork.png|Link posing
  +
File:ST Link Artwork.png|Link in an attack pose
  +
File:ST Link 3 Artwork.png|Link performing a Jump Attack
  +
File:ST Link Whirlwind.png|Link using the [[Whirlwind]]
  +
File:ST Link Boomerang.png|Link using the Boomerang
  +
File:ST Link Whip.png|Link using the [[Whip]]
  +
File:Link and Bow.png|Link using the Bow
  +
File:SpiritPipes.png|Link playing the Spirit Flute
  +
File:ST Link Phantom.png|Link and [[Phantom#Phantom Zelda|Phantom Zelda]]
  +
File:Alfonzo.png|Link and [[Alfonzo]]
  +
File:BigBlin Large.png|Link fighting a [[Big Blin]] and some [[Miniblin]]s
  +
File:Battle Mode ST.png|The Links running from a [[Phantom]] in [[Battle Mode]]
  +
File:ST Artwork.jpg|Link and Princess Zelda riding the [[Spirit Train]]
  +
File:ST Credits 1.png|Link returns Princess Zelda to [[Hyrule Castle]]
  +
File:ST Credits 3.png|Link talking to [[Linebeck III]]
  +
File:ST Credits 4.png|Link listening to [[Niko|Niko's]] tale
  +
File:LinkZelda ST.png|Link and Princess Zelda riding the [[Spirit Train]]
  +
File:ST LinkRecruit.png|Link wearing the [[Recruit Uniform]]
  +
File:ST LinkEngineer.png|Link wearing the [[Engineer's Clothes]]
  +
File:ST LinkPlaying.png|Link playing the [[Spirit Flute]]
  +
File:Toon-link-head.png|{{A&A}} book character sketch
  +
File:Toon-link-head-2.png|''Art & Artifacts'' second book character sketch
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
==={{SS}}===
−
=== Hand Held Related Arguments ===
  
  +
<gallery>
−
{{Main|Oracle Confusion}}
  
  +
File:Link SS 4.png|Artwork of Link
  +
File:Link SS.png|Link performing an attack
  +
File:Link SS 2.png|Link performing an attack
  +
File:Link SS 3.png|Link in an attack pose
  +
File:Link SS 5.png|Link preparing a [[Sword Beam#Skyward Strike|Skyward Strike]]
  +
File:SS Flight Artwork.png|Link flying on his [[Loftwing]]
  +
File:Link Defend.png|Link blocking with the [[Hylian Shield]]
  +
File:Link Beetle02.png|Link using the [[Beetle (Item)|Beetle]]
  +
File:Link Whip SS.png|Link using the Whip
  +
File:SS Link Slingshot.png|Link using the Slingshot
  +
File:SS Link Bow.png|Link using the Bow
  +
File:SS Link GustBellow.png|Link using the [[Gust Bellow]]
  +
File:Link DoubleClawshot.png|Link using the [[Clawshot#Double Clawshot|Double Clawshot]]
  +
File:Link Net SS.png|Link using the [[Bug Net]]
  +
File:Link Swim SS.png|Link swimming
  +
File:Link Dive.png|Link diving through the air
  +
File:SSLink Icon.png|Link's icon on the map
  +
File:Wiiart.jpg|Artwork of Link and [[Fi]] from [[E3]] 2009
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
==={{ALBW}}===
−
Non-console ''Zelda'' games have never garnered the attention or prestige of their home based cousins. Miyamoto himself has lamented that ''[[LA]]'', ''[[OoS]]'' and ''[[OoA]]'' lack any grand connection to the timeline as a whole. These games--the Oracles titles, specifically--are not only difficult to place, but also somewhat irrelevant. Still, in the meticulous world of timeline theorists, no detail goes unargued.
  
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:ALBW Link.png|Artwork of Link
  +
File:ALBW Link Drawing.png|Link and his drawn self
  +
File:Link in a dungeon albw.png|Link using the [[Lamp]]
  +
File:ALBW Link Flight.png|Link using the [[Tornado Rod]]
  +
File:Link fighting albw.png|Link fighting
  +
File:Link's back in albw.png|Link's back
  +
File:ALBW Link Painting.png|Link as a [[painting]]
  +
File:Link aLBW.png|Link's in-game model
  +
File:Link-ALBW.png|Link artwork from E3 2013
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
==={{TFH}}===
−
It is common for experienced theorists to devoutly insist that ''LA'' is, was, and always will be ''A Link to the Past's'' first sequel. At the moment, there is no "perfect" place for the ''Oracles'', and most theorists are happy to let it be ambiguously "sometime after ''ALttP''".
  
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:TFH Link Green.png|Link holding up his sword in Tri Force Heroes
  +
File:TFH Three Swords.png|The Links raising their Swords
  +
File:TFH Illustration 5.png|The Links equipped with different items
  +
File:TFH Fire Arrow Artwork.png|The Links shooting a [[Fire Arrow]]
  +
File:TFH Playing Totem.png|The Links forming a Totem
  +
File:TFH Stalfos Artwork.png|The Links fighting a giant Stalfos
  +
File:TFH Totem Moblin Art.png|The Links fighting a Moblin by forming a Totem
  +
File:TFH Link Hero Tunic Model.png|Link in the [[Hero Tunic]]
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
==={{BotW}}===
−
=== ''OoT''/''MM'' Related Arguments ===
  
  +
<gallery>
−
{{main|Hylian Cosmology}}
 
  +
File:BotW Link Shooting Artwork.png|Artwork of Link wielding a Bow
  +
File:BotW Link and Epona Artwork.png|Artwork of Link riding Epona
  +
File:BotW Link Climbing Artwork.jpg|Artwork of Link climbing a mountain
  +
File:BotW Link and Epona.png|Link riding Epona
  +
File:BotW Link Firing Bow.png|Link aiming his Bow
  +
File:BotW Link Fired Bow.png|Link after having loosed an Arrow
  +
File:BotW Armorless Link Model.png|Link [[Armor|armorless]]
  +
File:BotW Grieving Zelda.png|Link consoling a grieving Zelda
  +
File:BotW Link before Master Sword.png|Link standing before the Master Sword
  +
File:BotW Link Riding Epona.png|Link riding Epona
  +
File:BotW Link Speaking to Zelda.png|Link speaking to Zelda
  +
File:BotW E3 2016 Link Statue.png|A Link statue from the E3 2016 ''Breath of the Wild'' booth
  +
File:BotW E3 2016 Link Statue Rear.png|The rear of the same statue from the E3 2016 ''Breath of the Wild'' booth
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
=={{HH}}==
−
Time travel is a principle element of Fifth Generation ''Zelda'', factoring in 3 of its 4 games. In developing the game mechanics for ''OoT'', ''MM'', and ''OoA'', Nintendo was far more concerned with making the mechanics fun and interesting than being scientifically sound (or even consistent).
  
  +
===''The Adventure of Link''===
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:AoL concept 1.jpg
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File:AoL concept 2.jpg
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File:AoL concept 3.jpg
  +
File:AoL concept 4.jpg
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File:AoL concept 5.jpg
  +
File:AoL concept 6.jpg
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===''A Link to the Past''===
−
Recent developments (most noticably Twilight Princess and related developer comments) have shown that the good people at Nintendo have tied up a number of their loose ends, confirming that the events of Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess run parallel to the adult portion of Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker. In the wake of these developments, even the scope of debate concerning OOT, MM, and TP has yet to be to be decided.
  
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:ALttP Link Front.jpg
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File:ALttP Link Side concept.jpg
  +
File:ALttP Link back concept.jpg
  +
File:ALttP Link face Concept.jpg
  +
File:ALttP Link concept 3.jpg
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===''Ocarina of Time''===
−
=== ''ALttP''/''TWW''/''TP''/''FSA'' Related Arguments ===
  
  +
<gallery>
−
{{Main|Ganon Conflicts}}
  
  +
File:OoT Link with Hylian Sheild concept.jpg
  +
File:Oot Link facial expression concept.jpg
  +
File:Oot Young and Adult Link Concept.jpg
  +
File:Link with navi concept.jpg
  +
File:Ootlinkexpressions.png
  +
File:Early Oot Link concept.jpg
  +
File:Ootlink12.jpg
  +
File:Ootlink2.jpg
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===''Majora's Mask''===
−
Attempting to chart the passage of Ganon through his four very different post-OOT attacks on Hyrule is extremely difficult. The arguments consider everything from the progressions of The Triforce and The Master Sword to the Geography of Hyrule and the memories of its citizens. The true bulk of timeline theory lies in the Ganon conflicts.
  
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:MM Link concept art 2.jpg
  +
File:MM Link concept art.jpg
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File:MM Link concept art 4.jpg
  +
File:MM Link concept art 3.jpg
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===''Oracle'' Series===
−
== Popular Timelines ==
  
  +
<gallery>
−
{{Main|Split Timeline Disciplines}}
  
  +
File:OoX concept 7.jpg
−
Despite all the hoopla, most Zelda fans only have a passing interest in the timeline beyond the most obvious of links between games. They care not for the endless debates, and wonder only after the final product, or, in this case, products:
  
  +
File:OoX concept 9.jpg
  +
File:OoX concept 10.jpg
  +
File:OoX concept 11.jpg
  +
File:OoX concept 6.jpg
  +
File:OoX concept 8.jpg
  +
File:OoX concept 12.jpg
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===''The Wind Waker''===
−
''(NOTE: Any of these lines may accomodate Kodai No Sekiban after A Link to the Past and the Game and Watch after Legend of Zelda)''
  
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:WW Link concept.jpg
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File:WW Link and tornado concept.jpg
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File:WW Link sitting concept.jpg
  +
File:WW Link holding the mastersword in the air.jpg
  +
File:Wwadult.jpg
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===''Phantom Hourglass''===
−
'''New Adult Story Line'''
  
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:PH concept 15.jpg
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===''Spirit Tracks''===
−
:"Child" Line: ''(TMC)'' - ''OoT''/''MM'' - ''TP'' - ''(TMC)'' - ''FS''/''FSA'' - ''ALttP''/''LA'' - ''(OoS/OoA)'' - ''LoZ''/''AoL'' - ''(OoS/OoA)''
  
  +
<gallery>
−
:"Adult" Line: ''(TMC)'' - ''OoT'' - ''TWW''/''PH''
  
  +
File:ST concept 24.jpg
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File:ST concept 34.jpg
  +
File:ST concept 37.jpg
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===''Twilight Princess''===
−
'''New Child Story Line'''
  
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:TP Link expressions.jpg
  +
File:Art concept link full.jpg
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===''Skyward Sword''===
−
:"Child" Line: ''(TMC)'' - ''OoT''/''MM'' - ''TP''
  
  +
<gallery>
−
:"Adult" Line: ''(TMC)'' - ''OoT'' - ''TWW''/''PH'' - ''(TMC)'' - ''FS''/''FSA'' - ''ALttP''/''LA'' - ''(OoS/OoA)'' - ''LoZ''/''AoL'' - ''(OoS/OoA)''
  
  +
File:SS concept 137.jpg
  +
File:SS concept 103.jpg
  +
File:Cloud barrier.jpg
  +
File:SS concept 136.jpg
  +
File:SS concept 138.jpg
  +
File:SS concept 139.jpg
  +
File:SS concept 140.jpg
  +
File:SS concept 141.jpg
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
==Ambiguously Canon Appearances==
−
'''New 3D Story Line'''
  
  +
==={{LCT}}===
−
:"Child" Line: ''OoT''/''MM'' - ''TP''
  
  +
<gallery>
−
:"Adult" Line: ''OoT'' - ''TWW''/''PH''
  
  +
File:LCT Link.png|Artwork of Link
−
:"2D" Line: ''TMC'' - ''FS''/''FSA'' - ''ALttP''/''LA'' - ''(OoS/OoA)'' - ''LoZ''/''AoL'' - ''(OoS/OoA)''
  
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
==={{G&WZ}}===
−
'''Mutltiple Continuities'''
  
  +
<gallery>
−
:"First develpoment" ''OOT'' - ''ALttP''/''LA'' - ''(OoS/OoA)'' - ''LoZ''/''AoL'' - ''(OoS/OoA)''
  
  +
File:Link Game & Watch.png|Link fighting
−
:"Second Development" ''OOT'' - ''TWW''/''PH''
  
  +
File:Link stairs G&W.png|Link climbing stairs
−
:"Third Development" ''OOT''/''MM'' - ''TP''
  
  +
File:G&W Logo.png|Link fighting a [[Dragon (Game & Watch)|Dragon]], [[Ghini]], [[Moblin]], and [[Stalfos]]
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
==Non-Canon Appearances==
−
''(NOTE: TMC, FS, and FSA have many possible placements within Multiple Timelines, including the possibility of a line of their own)''
  
  +
==={{GW}}===
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:Link GW.png|Artwork of Link
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===''Super Smash Bros.'' Series===
−
'''The Literal Legend Theory'''
  
  +
===={{SSB}}====
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:SSB Link Artwork.png|Artwork of Link from ''Super Smash Bros.''
  +
File:SSB Link Spin Attack.png|Artwork of Link performing a Spin Attack from ''Super Smash Bros.''
  +
File:SSB Link Model.png|Link from ''Super Smash Bros.''
  +
File:SSB Link Red Costume.png|Link's Red alternate costume
  +
File:SSB Link Blue Costume.png|Link's Blue alternate costume
  +
File:SSB Link Lavender Costume.png|Link's Lavender alternate costume
  +
File:SSB Fighting Polygon Link Model.png|Fighting Polygon Link
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===={{SSBM}}====
−
This theory posits that the legend of Zelda is literally what it claims to be, a legend. For this reason a timeline is unnecessary. The value is in the lessons imparted to the audience, not in maintaining chronological or internal consistency. One line of evidence supporting this theory is seen in the way many games in the series appear to be re-tellings of the same story. This would reflect the natural evolution that all legends undergo. As the legend of Zelda is passed down from person to person, it changes, it evolves.
  
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:SSBM Link.png|Link from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
  +
File:SSBM Link Alternative Costume 1.png|Red Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBM Link Alternative Costume 2.png|Blue Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBM Link Alternative Costume 3.png|Black Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBM Link Alternative Costume 4.png|White Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBMYoungLink.png|[[Young Link]] from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
  +
File:SSBM Young Link Alternative Costume 1.png|Red Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBM Young Link Alternative Costume 2.png|Blue Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBM Young Link Alternative Costume 3.png|White Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBM Young Link Alternative Costume 4.png|Black Alternate costume
  +
File:Link-Front.png|Link in the ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' intro cutscene
  +
File:SSBM Link Icon.png|Link Stock Icon
  +
File:SSBM Young Link Icon.png|Young Link Stock Icon
  +
</gallery>
   
  +
===={{SSBB}}====
−
[[Category:Timeline]]
  
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:SSBB Link Poster.png|Link in the game's box art
  +
File:SSBB Link Model.png|Link
  +
File:SSBB Link Alternative Costume 1.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBB Link Alternative Costume 2.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBB Link Alternative Costume 3.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBB Link Alternative Costume 4.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBB Link Alternative Costume 5.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBB Toon Link Model.png|[[Toon Link]]
  +
File:SSBB Toon Link Alternative Costume 1.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBB Toon Link Alternative Costume 2.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBB Toon Link Alternative Costume 3.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBB Toon Link Alternative Costume 4.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBB Toon Link Alternative Costume 5.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSBB Link Master Sword.jpg|Link in the [[The Subspace Emissary]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
  +
File:SSBB Link Icon.png|Link stock icon
  +
File:SSBB Toon Link Icon.png|Toon Link stock icon
  +
</gallery>
  +
  +
===={{SSB4}}====
  +
<gallery>
  +
File:LinkSSBN.png|Link from ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U''
  +
File:SSB4 Link Alternative Costume 1.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSB4 Link Alternative Costume 2.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSB4 Link Alternative Costume 3.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSB4 Link Alternative Costume 4.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSB4 Dark Link.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSB4 Link SS Costume.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSB4 Fierce Deity Link.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:ToonLinkSSB4.png|Toon Link from ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U''
  +
File:SSB4 Toon Link Alternative Costume 1.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSB4 Toon Link Alternative Costume 2.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSB4 Toon Link Alternative Costume 3.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSB4 Toon Link Alternative Costume 4.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSB4 Toon Link Alternative Costume 5.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSB4 Toon Link Alternative Costume 6.png|Alternate costume
  +
File:SSB4 Toon Link Alternative Costume 7.png|Alternate costume
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File:SSB4 Link Icon.png|Link stock icon from ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U''
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File:SSB4 Toon Link Icon.png|Toon Link stock icon from ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U''
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</gallery>
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==={{SCII}}===
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<gallery>
  +
File:SC2 Link.png|Artwork of Link
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File:Link (SCII).png|Artwork of Link
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File:Link 2 (SCII).png|Artwork of Link
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File:Green Tunic (SCII).png|Link's in-game model
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File:Red Tunic (SCII).png|Alternate costume
  +
File:Blue Tunic (SCII).png|Alternate costume
  +
File:Purple Tunic (SCII).png|Alternate costume
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File:Soulcalibur2.jpg
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File:Link (SCII Ending).jpg|Link as he appears in the Arcade ending
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</gallery>
  +
  +
==={{HW}}/{{HWL}}===
  +
====Weapons====
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<gallery>
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File:HW Link Sword.png|Link wielding the Hylian Sword
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File:HW Link Master Sword Artwork.png|Link wielding the Master Sword and Hylian Shield
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File:Hyrule Warriors Link Art 2.png|Link wielding the Master Sword and Hylian Shield
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File:HWL Link Cover Artwork.png|Link wielding the Master Sword and Hylian Shield
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File:HW Link Fire Rod Artwork.png|Link wielding the Magic Rod
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File:HW Link Silver Gauntlets Artwork.png|Link wielding the Power Gloves
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File:HW Link Great Fairy.png|Link trapped inside a [[Bottle]] by the [[Great Fairy]]
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File:HW Link Epona Artwork.png|Link riding atop Epona
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File:HW Link Ancient Spinner Artwork.png|Link riding atop the [[Spinner]]
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</gallery>
  +
  +
====Costumes====
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<gallery>
  +
File:HW Link - Hero's Clothes.png|Link wearing the Hero's Clothes
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File:HW Link - Trainee Tunic.png|Link wearing the Trainee Tunic
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File:HW Link - Zora Tunic.png|Link wearing the Zora Tunic
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File:HW Link - Goron Tunic.png|Link wearing the Goron Tunic
  +
File:HW Link - Kokiri Tunic.png|Link wearing the [[Kokiri Tunic]]
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File:Hyrule Warriors Link TP Clothes.png|Link wearing the Era of Twilight Tunic
  +
File:HW Link - Knight of Skyloft Tunic.png|Link wearing the Knight of Skyloft Tunic
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File:HW Link Dark Link Costume.png|Link wearing the [[Dark Link]] costume
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File:HW Link - Hero's Clothes (Master Quest).png|Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the ''Master Quest'' DLC Pack
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File:HW Link Postman Clothes.png|Link wearing the [[Postman]] uniform from the ''Twilight Princess'' DLC Pack
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File:HW Link - Hero's Clothes (Twilight).png|Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the ''Twilight Princess'' DLC Pack
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File:HW Link - Fierce Deity Link.png|Link wearing the Fierce Deity Link costume from the ''Majora's Mask'' DLC Pack
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File:HW Link - Hero's Clothes (Boss).png|Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Boss Pack DLC
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File:HW Link - Classic Tunic.png|Link wearing the Classic Tunic
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File:HWL Link Great Sea Map Hero's Clothes Artwork.png|Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Great Sea Map in ''Hyrule Warriors Legends''
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File:HWL Link Master Wind Waker Map Hero's Clothes Artwork.png|Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Master ''Wind Waker'' DLC Pack
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File:HWL Link Koholint Map Hero's Clothes Artwork.png|Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the ''Link's Awakening'' DLC Pack
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File:HWL Link PH&ST Hero's Clothes Artwork.png|Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the ''Phantom Hourglass'' & ''Spirit Tracks'' DLC Pack
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</gallery>
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====Other====
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<gallery perrow=4>
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File:HW Link Knight in Training Portrait 1.png|Trainee Link portrait
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File:HW Link Knight in Training Portrait 2.png|Trainee Link portrait
  +
File:HW Link Knight in Training Portrait 3.png|Trainee Link portrait
  +
File:HW Link Knight in Training Portrait 4.png|Trainee Link portrait
  +
File:HW Link Portrait 1.png|Link portrait
  +
File:HW Link Portrait 2.png|Link portrait
  +
File:HW Link Portrait 3.png|Link portrait
  +
File:HW Link Portrait 4.png|Link portrait
  +
File:HWL VS Link Knight in Training Icon.png|VS Link icon as a trainee
  +
File:HWL VS Link Icon.png|VS Link icon
  +
File:HWL VS Dark Link Icon.png|VS Dark Link icon
  +
File:HW Adventure Mode Link Icon.png|Adventure Mode Link icon
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File:HW Adventure Mode Link Head Icon.png|Adventure Mode Link head icon
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</gallery>
  +
  +
====Video Gallery====
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{{Youtube|xm7u4TGao_U|200|Hylian Sword gameplay}}
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{{Youtube|dVqdGllmDjc|200|Magic Rod gameplay}}
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{{Youtube|6Te8JaWMP_E|200|Gauntlet gameplay}}
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{{Youtube|b0dLxPvyN88|200|Spinner gameplay}}
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{{Youtube|jdOqP5JAlfc|200|DLC costumes}}
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{{clear}}
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===''Mario Kart 8''===
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<gallery>
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File:MK8 Link Master Cycle.jpg|Artwork of Link riding the Master Cycle
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File:MK8 Link Victory Model.png|Link's victory pose when he comes in first place
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File:MK8 Master Cycle Triforce Tires.jpg|Link riding the Master Cycle
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File:MK8 Link Kart.jpg|Link driving the Standard Kart
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File:MK8 Link Bike.jpg|Link riding the Comet
  +
File:MK8 Link Icon.png|Link's icon
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File:MK8 Link Map Icon.png|Link's map icon
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</gallery>
  +
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===[[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|TV Series]]===
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<gallery>
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File:Link Sketch 1.png|Link's sketch from ''The Legend of Zelda'' TV Series
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File:Link (Underworld Connections).png|Link as he appears in ''The Legend of Zelda'' TV Series
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File:Link (Sing for the Unicorn).png|Link as he appears in ''The Legend of Zelda'' TV Series
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File:Link (Captain N).png|Link as he appears in ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''
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File:Link 2 (Captain N).png|Link as he appears in ''Captain N: The Game Master''
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</gallery>
  +
  +
===Comics and Manga===
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<gallery>
  +
File:Link Nintendo Adventure Books 2.png|Link as he appears in the [[Nintendo Adventure Books]]
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File:Link Nintendo Adventure Books 3.png|Link as he appears in the Nintendo Adventure Books
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File:Akira Himekawa's Link.jpg|Link as he appears in the [[Akira Himekawa]] manga
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File:Link Riruto.jpg|Link as he appears in the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oath of Lilto|Oath of Lilto]]'' manga
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</gallery>
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==Other Appearances==
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<gallery>
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File:Linkdemo.jpg|Link as he appeared in the [[SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo]]
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File:Linkinwiiu.png|Link as he appeared in the ''[[Zelda HD Experience]]''
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File:New Nintendo 3DS Link.png|Link from the [[Nintendo 3DS|New Nintendo 3DS]] commercial
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File:EvolvingLink.jpg|Official [[Nintendo]] poster of Link's history since 1987
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File:Link Tanabata Wallpaper.jpg|Link with [[Majora's Mask (Object)|Majora's Mask]] celebrating the Tanabata festival
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File:SMM Link Costume Sprite.png|Link costume from ''Super Mario Maker''
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</gallery>
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===[[The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary|25th Anniversary]]===
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<gallery>
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File:Artwork 25 Anniversary.png|Official Nintendo artwork
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File:TLoZ Link Dashing Forward Artwork.png|Link from ''The Legend of Zelda''
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File:A Link to the Past Linkkk.png|Link from ''A Link to the Past''
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File:Link OoT 25Anny.png|Adult Link from ''Ocarina of Time''
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File:Link MM 25Anny.png|Link from ''Majora's Mask''
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File:Deku Link 25 aniversary.png|Deku Link from ''Majora's Mask''
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File:Goron Link maskk.png|Goron Link from ''Majora's Mask''
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File:Zora Linkk maskk.png|Zora Link from ''Majora's Mask''
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File:Oni Linkk mask.png|Fierce Deity Link from ''Majora's Mask''
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File:OoX Link.png|Link from the ''Oracle'' series
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File:FS Linksno2.png|Link from the ''Four Swords'' series
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File:TWW Link.png|Link from ''The Wind Waker''
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File:Minish Cap Linkk.png|Link from ''The Minish Cap''
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File:TP Linkno.2.png|Link from ''Twilight Princess''
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File:Wolf Linkkk.png|Wolf Link from ''Twilight Princess''
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File:Toon Link unknown.png|Link from ''Phantom Hourglass''
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File:ST Linkno2.png|Link from ''Spirit Tracks''
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File:SS Link.png|Link from ''Skyward Sword''
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</gallery>
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[[Category:Link]]
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[[Category:Galleries]]

Revision as of 12:36, 23 March 2017

This is a gallery page featuring character art, renders, and sprites of Link.

Canon Appearances

The Legend of Zelda

  • Link fully equipped

    Link fully equipped

  • Link kneeling

    Link kneeling

  • Link kneeling

    Link kneeling

  • Link throwing his Sword

    Link throwing his Sword

  • Link blocking with his Shield

    Link blocking with his Shield

  • Link blocking with his Shield

    Link blocking with his Shield

  • Link holding his Sword and Shield

    Link holding his Sword and Shield

  • Link drinking a Potion

    Link drinking a Potion

  • Link thinking

    Link thinking

  • Link pondering

    Link pondering

  • TLoZ Link Looking at a Map Artwork.png

    Link reading a Map

  • TLoZ Link Reading a Map Surrounded by Treasures Artwork.png

    Link reading a map

  • Link with his inventory

    Link with his inventory

  • TLoZ Link Opening a Treasure Chest Artwork.png

    Link opening a Treasure Chest

  • TLoZ Link Carrying Bombs Artwork.png

    Link with some Bombs

  • Link in the grass

    Link in the grass

  • Link holding a Candle

    Link holding a Candle

  • Link evading some Blade Traps

    Link evading some Blade Traps

  • TLoZ Link Tossing Magical Boomerang at Octorok Red Artwork.png

    Link attacking an Octorok with the Boomerang

  • Link shooting a Sword Beam

    Link shooting a Sword Beam

  • TLoZ Link and Impa.png

    Link and Impa

  • TLoZ Zelda Hiding Behind Link Artwork.png

    Link and Princess Zelda

  • TLoZ Zelda and Link Holding Triforce Pieces Artwork.png

    Link and Princess Zelda holding Triforce Shards

  • Link holding a Triforce Shard

    Link holding a Triforce Shard

  • Link holding a Triforce Shard

    Link holding a Triforce Shard

  • TLoZ Link Reassembling the Triforce of Wisdom Artwork.png

    Link with the Triforce Shards

  • Link and Impa

    Link and Impa

  • TLoZ Link Holding Sword and Shield Artwork 3.png

    Link raising his Shield

  • Link with a Merchant

    Link with a Merchant

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    Artwork of Link

  • Concept art of Link and Impa

    Concept art of Link and Impa

  • Link's in-game sprite

    Link's in-game sprite

  • TLoZ Link Guide.jpg

    Link artwork from a game guide

  • TLoZ Link and Zelda Guide.jpg

    Link and Princess Zelda artwork from a game guide

The Adventure of Link

  • AoL Link.png

    Artwork of Link

  • Link II Japnanese.png

    Link as he appears on the Japanese cover

  • Injured Link.png

    Link is defeated

  • Magic.png

    Link using Magic

  • Jump.png

    Link casting the Jump Magic

  • Spell.png

    Link casting the Spell Magic

  • AoL pg4.jpg

    Impa observes the glowing Triforce on Link's hand

  • AoL pg5.jpg

    Link observes Sleeping Zelda

  • AoL pg8.jpg

    Link receiving the six Crystals and a scroll from Impa

  • AoL pg10.jpg

    Link reading the scroll

  • Darknut AOL.jpg

    Link fighting a Darknut

  • Crystal Statue.jpg

    Link placing a Crystal in a statue

  • ALttP Player's Guide Horsehead.jpg

    Link fighting Horsehead

  • Helmethead.jpg

    Link fighting Helmethead

  • Thunderbird.jpg

    Link fighting Thunderbird

  • Darklink1.jpg

    Link fighting his Shadow

  • Futami The Adventure of Link Strategy Guide.png

    Link on the cover of the Futami Strategy Guide

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    Link concept art

  • Link AoL.png

    Link's in-game sprite

A Link to the Past

Original SNES Version

  • Lttp Link.png

    Artwork of Link

  • ALttP Link Slash.png

    Link performing a Dashing Attack

  • Linkbashingsnesversion.png

    Link bashing

  • Link holding a Jar

    Link holding a Jar

  • Linkleapingdown.png

    Link leaping down

  • Linkpullingaleversnesversion.png

    Link pulling a lever

  • ALttP Link Slash Artwork.png

    Link performing a slash attack

  • ALttP Link Tower of Hera Artwork.png

    Link before the Tower of Hera

  • ALttP Artwork.jpg

    Princess Zelda speaking to Link telepathically

  • LinkZeldaSewer.png

    Link leading Princess Zelda through the Sewer Passageway

  • LinkGeldman.png

    Link fighting a Geldman

  • Linkgightingla.jpg

    Link attacking enemies

  • Link going up a dark flight of stairs

    Link going up a dark flight of stairs

  • Link running

    Link running

  • Zelda GB Art 02.png

    Link blocking an attack with his Shield

  • 1 link-resting.jpg

    Link resting under a tree

  • Link-swimming.jpg

    Link swimming

  • Link ALTTP.png

    Link's in-game sprite

Game Boy Advance Remake

  • Linkalttpr.png

    Artwork of Link

  • ALttP-FS Link.png

    Artwork of Link

  • Link blocking an attack with his Shield

    Link blocking an attack with his Shield

  • Link using the Bow

    Link using the Bow

  • Link dashing

    Link dashing

  • Link leaping down

    Link leaping down

  • Link performing a Dashing Attack

    Link performing a Dashing Attack

  • Link performing a Spin Attack

    Link performing a Spin Attack

  • Link swimming

    Link swimming

  • Link bashing

    Link bashing

  • Link holding a jar

    Link holding a jar

  • Link pulling a lever

    Link pulling a lever

  • Link Zelda ALttP-FS.jpg

    Princess Zelda speaking to Link telepathically

  • Sewer passageway remake.png

    Link leading Princess Zelda through the Sewer Passageway

  • Link vs. Geldman.png

    Link fighting a Geldman

  • Link resting under a tree

    Link resting under a tree

Link's Awakening

  • Link LA.png

    Link as he appears in the Japanese cover

  • LA - Spin Attack.png

    Link charging the Spin Attack

  • Zelda GB Art 02.png

    Link blocking an attack with his Shield

  • LA Link.png

    Link using the Bow

  • LA Link 02.png

    Link jumping over a hole

  • LA - Flippers.png

    Link using Zora's Flippers

  • In the Dungeon.jpg

    Link exploring a dungeon

  • Link as he appears in the Japanese manual of Template:LADX

    Link as he appears in the Japanese manual of Template:LADX

  • Link during the intro cutscene

    Link during the intro cutscene

  • Link's in-game sprite

    Link's in-game sprite

  • LADX LinkPhoto.png

    Link as he appears in the photographs from Link's Awakening DX

Ocarina of Time

  • Young Link.png

    Artwork of Link as a child

  • Artwork of Link

    Artwork of Link

  • Link using the Slingshot

    Link using the Slingshot

  • Link sitting with Navi

    Link sitting with Navi

  • Young Link Ocarina of Time.png

    Link playing the Template:It

  • Adult Link.png

    Artwork of Link as an adult

  • Artwork of Link

    Artwork of Link

  • Link charging up a Spin Attack

    Link charging up a Spin Attack

  • Spin Attack Ocarina of Time.png

    Link performing a Spin Attack

  • Link performing a Spin Attack

    Link performing a Spin Attack

  • Link performing a Spin Attack

    Link performing a Spin Attack

  • Adult Link Attack.png

    Link performing a Jump Attack

  • Link Jump Attack.png

    Link performing a Jump Attack

  • Link attacking

    Link attacking

  • Adult Link Stance.png

    Link posing with the Master Sword

  • Link blocking with his Shield

    Link blocking with his Shield

  • Link Bow.png

    Link using the Bow

  • Link holding a Bomb

    Link holding a Bomb

  • Link performing an Autojump

    Link performing an Autojump

  • Link hanging from a ledge

    Link hanging from a ledge

  • Link pushing a Block

    Link pushing a Block

  • Link rolling

    Link rolling

  • Link running

    Link running

  • Link riding Epona

    Link riding Epona

  • Link petting Epona

    Link petting Epona

  • Link Treasure OoT.png

    Link opening a Treasure Chest

  • Link playing the Ocarina of Time

    Link playing the Ocarina of Time

  • Link playing the Ocarina of Time

    Link playing the Ocarina of Time

  • Link Ocarina.png

    Link playing the Ocarina of Time with Navi

  • Spinattack.jpg

    Link performing the Spin Attack against some Deku Babas

  • OoT3D Young Link Deku Tree Artwork.jpg

    Link going Inside the Deku Tree

  • Link and Ganondorf OoT 3D.jpg

    Link and Ganondorf

  • Link drawing the Master Sword

    Link drawing the Master Sword

  • Link and Princess Zelda as children

    Link and Princess Zelda as children

  • Link fighting Volvagia

    Link fighting Volvagia

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    Link fighting Morpha

  • OoT Link Ganon Artwork.jpg

    Link fighting Ganondorf

  • Link's in-game model as a child

    Link's in-game model as a child

  • Link's in-game model as an adult

    Link's in-game model as an adult

  • Link wearing the Goron Tunic

    Link wearing the Goron Tunic

  • Link wearing the Zora Tunic

    Link wearing the Zora Tunic

Ocarina of Time 3D

  • Artwork of Link using the Slingshot

    Artwork of Link using the Slingshot

  • Artwork of Link riding Epona

    Artwork of Link riding Epona

  • Young Link OoT3D.png

    Link's in-game model as a child

  • Young Link 3D.png

    Link's in-game model

  • Link performing an attack with his boomerang

    Link performing an attack with his boomerang

  • Adult Link OoT 3D.png

    Link's in-game model as an adult

  • Adult Link OoT3D.png

    Link's in-game model

  • Linkmodelinoot3ds.png

    Link's in-game model

  • Adult Link Ocarina OoT3D.png

    Link playing the Ocarina of Time

  • Link ready to attack

    Link ready to attack

  • Linkperfominganattackoot3ds.png

    Link performing an attack

  • Link holding the hookshot

    Link holding the hookshot

  • OoT3D Link Sheik Artwork.jpg

    Link fighting off various monsters with Sheik

Majora's Mask

  • MM Link.png

    Link and Tatl

  • MM Link Attack.png

    Link performing a Jump Attack

  • MM Link 3.png

    Link attacking

  • MM Link 2.png

    Link holding the Razor Sword

  • MM Link and Epona Artwork.png

    Link riding Epona

  • MM Link Goron Mask.png

    Link with the Goron Mask

  • MM Deku Link.png

    Artwork of Deku Link

  • MM Goron Link.png

    Artwork of Goron Link

  • MM Zora Link.png

    Artwork of Zora Link

  • Fierce Deity Link.png

    Artwork of Fierce Deity Link

  • Link's in-game model

    Link's in-game model

  • Link and Zelda

    Link and Zelda

  • Link's statue after playing the Elegy of Emptiness

    Link's statue after playing the Elegy of Emptiness

Majora's Mask 3D

  • Link with the Deku and Zora Masks

    Link with the Deku and Zora Masks

  • MM3D Link Slash.png

    Link slashing

  • Artwork of Deku Link

    Artwork of Deku Link

  • Artwork of Goron Link

    Artwork of Goron Link

  • Artwork of Zora Link

    Artwork of Zora Link

Oracle Series

  • Artwork of Link

    Artwork of Link

  • OoX Link Slash.png

    Link attacking

  • Oracle Series Link Shield.png

    Link blocking an attack with his Shield

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    Link jumping over a hole

  • Link with his companions Moosh, Dimitri and Ricky

    Link with his companions Moosh, Dimitri and Ricky

  • Link waves goodbye

    Link waves goodbye

Oracle of Seasons

  • OoS Link.png

    Link with the Rod of Seasons

  • Link using the Slingshot

    Link using the Slingshot

  • Din thanks Link for helping her

    Din thanks Link for helping her

  • Link and Din return to Horon Village

    Link and Din return to Horon Village

  • OOS Credits 3.png

    Link and Din run away from a falling Maple

  • Impa gives Link a pat on the back

    Impa gives Link a pat on the back

  • The Triforce on Link's hand resonating

    The Triforce on Link's hand resonating

  • Link and friends

    Link and friends

  • Link OOS.png

    Link's in-game sprite using the Rod of Seasons

Oracle of Ages

  • OoA Link.png

    Link with the Harp of Ages

  • Link, Ralph and Nayru wave goodbye to Queen Ambi

    Link, Ralph and Nayru wave goodbye to Queen Ambi

  • Link, Ralph, Impa and Nayru stand next to the statue of Link

    Link, Ralph, Impa and Nayru stand next to the statue of Link

  • Link looking at a collapsed Ralph

    Link looking at a collapsed Ralph

  • Queen Ambi overseeing the construction of the statue of Link

    Queen Ambi overseeing the construction of the statue of Link

  • Link and friends

    Link and friends

  • Link's in-game sprite using the Harp of Ages

    Link's in-game sprite using the Harp of Ages

Four Swords

  • Linkfs.png

    Artwork of Link

  • Artwork of the Links

    Artwork of the Links

  • Link using the Bow

    Link using the Bow

  • FS Link.png

    The Links fighting for a Rupee

  • FSA Link Octorok.png

    The Links attacking an Octorok

  • Green Link in-game sprite

    Green Link in-game sprite

  • Red Link in-game sprite

    Red Link in-game sprite

  • Blue Link in-game sprite

    Blue Link in-game sprite

  • Purple Link in-game sprite

    Purple Link in-game sprite

The Wind Waker

  • Link's Outset Island outfit

    Link's Outset Island outfit

  • Link posing

    Link posing

  • Link playing the Template:It

    Link playing the Template:It

  • The Wind Waker Scene.png

    Link posing with the Wind Waker

  • Link crawling

    Link crawling

  • Artwork of Link

    Artwork of Link

  • Link surprised

    Link surprised

  • Link in an aggressive stance

    Link in an aggressive stance

  • Link laughing

    Link laughing

  • Link laughing

    Link laughing

  • Link performing an attack

    Link performing an attack

  • Link performing a Jump Attack

    Link performing a Jump Attack

  • Link preparing to attack

    Link preparing to attack

  • Link using the Spin Attack

    Link using the Spin Attack

  • Link with a Fairy

    Link with a Fairy

  • TWW Link Rope.png

    Link swinging from a Rope

  • WW Link Tuner.png

    Link using the Tingle Tuner

  • Link and Princess Zelda fighting Ganondorf

    Link and Princess Zelda fighting Ganondorf

  • The Hero of Time portrait

    The Hero of Time portrait

  • Zelda and Link-Stained Glass.jpg

    Stained glass of Link and Princess Zelda

  • Link's in-game model in his starting outfit

    Link's in-game model in his starting outfit

  • 3D artwork of Link

    3D artwork of Link

  • WWLinkvsMoblin.png

    Link fighting a Moblin

  • Link and Pigs.png

    Link with Pigs

  • The Hero of Time statue

    The Hero of Time statue

The Wind Waker HD

  • Link playing the Wind Waker

    Link playing the Wind Waker

  • Link posing with the Wind Waker

    Link posing with the Wind Waker

  • Link riding the King of Red Lions

    Link riding the King of Red Lions

Four Swords Adventures

  • Link performing an attack

    Link performing an attack

  • Link in an attack pose

    Link in an attack pose

  • FSA Link Catch.png

    Link trying to catch something

  • Link with some Force Gems

    Link with some Force Gems

  • FSA - Links.png

    The Links attacking each other

  • The Links in a defensive stance

    The Links in a defensive stance

  • The Links in Navi Trackers

    The Links in Navi Trackers

  • Green Link in-game sprite

    Green Link in-game sprite

  • Red Link in-game sprite

    Red Link in-game sprite

  • Blue Link in-game sprite

    Blue Link in-game sprite

  • Purple Link in-game sprite

    Purple Link in-game sprite

  • The Links in-game sprites

    The Links in-game sprites

The Minish Cap

  • TMC Link Capless.png

    Link without his cap

  • TMC Link Pose.png

    Link in an attack pose

  • TMC Link.png

    Link in an attack pose

  • TMC Link 04.png

    Link in an attack pose

  • TMC Link 07.png

    Link blocking with his shield

  • TMC Spin Attack.png

    Link performing a Spin Attack

  • PegasusBootsTMC.png

    Link performing a Dashing Attack

  • Link jar.png

    Link using the Gust Jar

  • CaneofPacci.png

    Link using the Cane of Pacci

  • TMC Link Mole Mitts.png

    Link digging with the Mole Mitts

  • TMC Link 06.png

    Ezlo pecking Link

  • Minish Link.png

    Link examining a map

  • Minish Link 02.png

    Link getting lectured by Ezlo

  • Minish Link 03.png

    Link coming to a halt

  • TMC Link 08.png

    Link with his Shield

  • Link-Ezlo-Cherry.png

    Link next to a cherry

  • Kinstone Fusion Art.png

    Link fusing Kinstones with a Minish

  • Link ezlo.jpg

    Artwork of Link

  • Link and Ezlo.png

    Link gliding with Ezlo

  • Link and Boss Key.png

    Link with a frozen Key

  • Chuchuboss.jpg

    Link fighting a Big Chuchu

  • Helmasaurs TMC.jpg

    A Helmasaur attacking Link

  • Darkhyrulecastle.jpg

    Link fighting a Darknut

  • Link TMC.gif

    Link's in-game sprite

  • LinkCapless(TMC).gif

    Capless Link in-game sprite

  • Ezlo and Link Figurine.gif

    Link's figurine

Twilight Princess

  • Artwork of Link

    Artwork of Link

  • TP Link 04.png

    Artwork of Link

  • TP Link.png

    Link in an attack pose

  • TP Link 02.png

    Link in an attack pose

  • Link riding Epona

    Link riding Epona

  • Link in his Ordonian Outfit with a goat

    Link in his Ordonian Outfit with a goat

  • TP Wolf-Midna Art.png

    Wolf Link and Midna

  • Link fighting some Darknuts

    Link fighting some Darknuts

  • Link and Wolf Link as they appear in the cover

    Link and Wolf Link as they appear in the cover

  • Concept art of Link

    Concept art of Link

  • Concept art of Wolf Link

    Concept art of Wolf Link

  • Link wearing the Ordonian Outfit

    Link wearing the Ordonian Outfit

  • Link wearing the Hero's Clothes

    Link wearing the Hero's Clothes

  • Link wearing the Zora Armor

    Link wearing the Zora Armor

  • Link wearing the Magic Armor

    Link wearing the Magic Armor

  • Midna-Wolf.png

    Wolf Link and Midna

  • Link map icon

    Link map icon

  • Wolf Link map icon

    Wolf Link map icon

Twilight Princess HD

  • Link and Wolf Link

    Link and Wolf Link

  • Link riding Epona

    Link riding Epona

  • Wolf Link and Midna

    Wolf Link and Midna

Phantom Hourglass

Spirit Tracks

  • ST Link 2 Artwork.png

    Link posing

  • Link in an attack pose

    Link in an attack pose

  • ST Link 3 Artwork.png

    Link performing a Jump Attack

  • ST Link Whirlwind.png

    Link using the Whirlwind

  • ST Link Boomerang.png

    Link using the Boomerang

  • ST Link Whip.png

    Link using the Whip

  • Link and Bow.png

    Link using the Bow

  • SpiritPipes.png

    Link playing the Spirit Flute

  • ST Link Phantom.png

    Link and Phantom Zelda

  • Alfonzo.png

    Link and Alfonzo

  • BigBlin Large.png

    Link fighting a Big Blin and some Miniblins

  • Battle Mode ST.png

    The Links running from a Phantom in Battle Mode

  • ST Artwork.jpg

    Link and Princess Zelda riding the Spirit Train

  • Link returns Princess Zelda to Hyrule Castle

    Link returns Princess Zelda to Hyrule Castle

  • Link talking to Linebeck III

    Link talking to Linebeck III

  • Link listening to Niko's tale

    Link listening to Niko's tale

  • Link and Princess Zelda riding the Spirit Train

    Link and Princess Zelda riding the Spirit Train

  • ST LinkRecruit.png

    Link wearing the Recruit Uniform

  • Link wearing the Engineer's Clothes

    Link wearing the Engineer's Clothes

  • Link playing the Spirit Flute

    Link playing the Spirit Flute

  • Art & Artifacts book character sketch

    Art & Artifacts book character sketch

  • Art & Artifacts second book character sketch

    Art & Artifacts second book character sketch

Skyward Sword

  • Link SS 4.png

    Artwork of Link

  • Link performing an attack

    Link performing an attack

  • Link performing an attack

    Link performing an attack

  • Link in an attack pose

    Link in an attack pose

  • Link SS 5.png

    Link preparing a Skyward Strike

  • SS Flight Artwork.png

    Link flying on his Loftwing

  • Link Defend.png

    Link blocking with the Hylian Shield

  • Link Beetle02.png

    Link using the Beetle

  • Link Whip SS.png

    Link using the Whip

  • SS Link Slingshot.png

    Link using the Slingshot

  • SS Link Bow.png

    Link using the Bow

  • SS Link GustBellow.png

    Link using the Gust Bellow

  • Link DoubleClawshot.png

    Link using the Double Clawshot

  • Link Net SS.png

    Link using the Bug Net

  • Link Swim SS.png

    Link swimming

  • Link Dive.png

    Link diving through the air

  • SSLink Icon.png

    Link's icon on the map

  • Artwork of Link and Fi from E3 2009

    Artwork of Link and Fi from E3 2009

A Link Between Worlds

  • ALBW Link.png

    Artwork of Link

  • Link and his drawn self

    Link and his drawn self

  • Link in a dungeon albw.png

    Link using the Lamp

  • Link using the Tornado Rod

    Link using the Tornado Rod

  • Link fighting

    Link fighting

  • Link's back in albw.png

    Link's back

  • Link as a painting

    Link as a painting

  • Link aLBW.png

    Link's in-game model

  • Link artwork from E3 2013

    Link artwork from E3 2013

Tri Force Heroes

  • Link holding up his sword in Tri Force Heroes

    Link holding up his sword in Tri Force Heroes

  • TFH Three Swords.png

    The Links raising their Swords

  • The Links equipped with different items

    The Links equipped with different items

  • The Links shooting a Fire Arrow

    The Links shooting a Fire Arrow

  • The Links forming a Totem

    The Links forming a Totem

  • TFH Stalfos Artwork.png

    The Links fighting a giant Stalfos

  • The Links fighting a Moblin by forming a Totem

    The Links fighting a Moblin by forming a Totem

  • TFH Link Hero Tunic Model.png

    Link in the Hero Tunic

Breath of the Wild

  • Artwork of Link wielding a Bow

    Artwork of Link wielding a Bow

  • BotW Link and Epona Artwork.png

    Artwork of Link riding Epona

  • Artwork of Link climbing a mountain

    Artwork of Link climbing a mountain

  • BotW Link and Epona.png

    Link riding Epona

  • Link aiming his Bow

    Link aiming his Bow

  • Link after having loosed an Arrow

    Link after having loosed an Arrow

  • BotW Armorless Link Model.png

    Link armorless

  • Link consoling a grieving Zelda

    Link consoling a grieving Zelda

  • Link standing before the Master Sword

    Link standing before the Master Sword

  • BotW Link Riding Epona.png

    Link riding Epona

  • Link speaking to Zelda

    Link speaking to Zelda

  • A Link statue from the E3 2016 Breath of the Wild booth

    A Link statue from the E3 2016 Breath of the Wild booth

  • The rear of the same statue from the E3 2016 Breath of the Wild booth

    The rear of the same statue from the E3 2016 Breath of the Wild booth

Hyrule Historia

The Adventure of Link

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  • AoL concept 3.jpg
  • AoL concept 4.jpg
  • AoL concept 5.jpg
  • AoL concept 6.jpg

A Link to the Past

  • ALttP Link Front.jpg
  • ALttP Link Side concept.jpg
  • ALttP Link back concept.jpg
  • ALttP Link face Concept.jpg
  • ALttP Link concept 3.jpg

Ocarina of Time

  • OoT Link with Hylian Sheild concept.jpg
  • Oot Link facial expression concept.jpg
  • Oot Young and Adult Link Concept.jpg
  • Link with navi concept.jpg
  • Ootlinkexpressions.png
  • Early Oot Link concept.jpg
  • Ootlink12.jpg
  • Ootlink2.jpg

Majora's Mask

  • MM Link concept art 2.jpg
  • MM Link concept art.jpg
  • MM Link concept art 4.jpg
  • MM Link concept art 3.jpg

Oracle Series

  • OoX concept 7.jpg
  • OoX concept 9.jpg
  • OoX concept 10.jpg
  • OoX concept 11.jpg
  • OoX concept 6.jpg
  • OoX concept 8.jpg
  • OoX concept 12.jpg

The Wind Waker

  • WW Link concept.jpg
  • WW Link and tornado concept.jpg
  • WW Link sitting concept.jpg
  • WW Link holding the mastersword in the air.jpg
  • Wwadult.jpg

Phantom Hourglass

  • PH concept 15.jpg

Spirit Tracks

  • ST concept 24.jpg
  • ST concept 34.jpg
  • ST concept 37.jpg

Twilight Princess

  • TP Link expressions.jpg
  • Art concept link full.jpg

Skyward Sword

  • SS concept 137.jpg
  • SS concept 103.jpg
  • Cloud barrier.jpg
  • SS concept 136.jpg
  • SS concept 138.jpg
  • SS concept 139.jpg
  • SS concept 140.jpg
  • SS concept 141.jpg

Ambiguously Canon Appearances

Link's Crossbow Training

  • LCT Link.png

    Artwork of Link

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Non-Canon Appearances

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  • Artwork of Link

    Artwork of Link

Super Smash Bros. Series

Super Smash Bros.

  • Artwork of Link from Super Smash Bros.

    Artwork of Link from Super Smash Bros.

  • Artwork of Link performing a Spin Attack from Super Smash Bros.

    Artwork of Link performing a Spin Attack from Super Smash Bros.

  • Link from Super Smash Bros.

    Link from Super Smash Bros.

  • Link's Red alternate costume

    Link's Red alternate costume

  • Link's Blue alternate costume

    Link's Blue alternate costume

  • Link's Lavender alternate costume

    Link's Lavender alternate costume

  • Fighting Polygon Link

    Fighting Polygon Link

Super Smash Bros. Melee

  • SSBM Link.png

    Link from Super Smash Bros. Melee

  • Red Alternate costume

    Red Alternate costume

  • Blue Alternate costume

    Blue Alternate costume

  • Black Alternate costume

    Black Alternate costume

  • White Alternate costume

    White Alternate costume

  • Young Link from Super Smash Bros. Melee

    Young Link from Super Smash Bros. Melee

  • Red Alternate costume

    Red Alternate costume

  • Blue Alternate costume

    Blue Alternate costume

  • White Alternate costume

    White Alternate costume

  • Black Alternate costume

    Black Alternate costume

  • Link in the Super Smash Bros. Melee intro cutscene

    Link in the Super Smash Bros. Melee intro cutscene

  • Link Stock Icon

    Link Stock Icon

  • Young Link Stock Icon

    Young Link Stock Icon

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

  • Link in the game's box art

    Link in the game's box art

  • Link

    Link

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Link in the The Subspace Emissary in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

    Link in the The Subspace Emissary in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

  • Link stock icon

    Link stock icon

  • Toon Link stock icon

    Toon Link stock icon

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

  • Link from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

    Link from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Toon Link from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

    Toon Link from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Alternate costume

    Alternate costume

  • Link stock icon from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

    Link stock icon from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

  • Toon Link stock icon from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

    Toon Link stock icon from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

SoulCalibur II

  • SC2 Link.png

    Artwork of Link

  • Link (SCII).png

    Artwork of Link

  • Link 2 (SCII).png

    Artwork of Link

  • Green Tunic (SCII).png

    Link's in-game model

  • Red Tunic (SCII).png

    Alternate costume

  • Blue Tunic (SCII).png

    Alternate costume

  • Purple Tunic (SCII).png

    Alternate costume

  • Soulcalibur2.jpg
  • Link (SCII Ending).jpg

    Link as he appears in the Arcade ending

Hyrule Warriors/Hyrule Warriors Legends

Weapons

  • HW Link Sword.png

    Link wielding the Hylian Sword

  • Link wielding the Master Sword and Hylian Shield

    Link wielding the Master Sword and Hylian Shield

  • Link wielding the Master Sword and Hylian Shield

    Link wielding the Master Sword and Hylian Shield

  • Link wielding the Master Sword and Hylian Shield

    Link wielding the Master Sword and Hylian Shield

  • Link wielding the Magic Rod

    Link wielding the Magic Rod

  • Link wielding the Power Gloves

    Link wielding the Power Gloves

  • HW Link Great Fairy.png

    Link trapped inside a Bottle by the Great Fairy

  • Link riding atop Epona

    Link riding atop Epona

  • Link riding atop the Spinner

    Link riding atop the Spinner

Costumes

  • HW Link - Hero's Clothes.png

    Link wearing the Hero's Clothes

  • HW Link - Trainee Tunic.png

    Link wearing the Trainee Tunic

  • HW Link - Zora Tunic.png

    Link wearing the Zora Tunic

  • HW Link - Goron Tunic.png

    Link wearing the Goron Tunic

  • HW Link - Kokiri Tunic.png

    Link wearing the Kokiri Tunic

  • Hyrule Warriors Link TP Clothes.png

    Link wearing the Era of Twilight Tunic

  • HW Link - Knight of Skyloft Tunic.png

    Link wearing the Knight of Skyloft Tunic

  • HW Link Dark Link Costume.png

    Link wearing the Dark Link costume

  • HW Link - Hero's Clothes (Master Quest).png

    Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Master Quest DLC Pack

  • HW Link Postman Clothes.png

    Link wearing the Postman uniform from the Twilight Princess DLC Pack

  • HW Link - Hero's Clothes (Twilight).png

    Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Twilight Princess DLC Pack

  • HW Link - Fierce Deity Link.png

    Link wearing the Fierce Deity Link costume from the Majora's Mask DLC Pack

  • HW Link - Hero's Clothes (Boss).png

    Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Boss Pack DLC

  • HW Link - Classic Tunic.png

    Link wearing the Classic Tunic

  • Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Great Sea Map in Hyrule Warriors Legends

    Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Great Sea Map in Hyrule Warriors Legends

  • Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Master Wind Waker DLC Pack

    Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Master Wind Waker DLC Pack

  • Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Link's Awakening DLC Pack

    Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Link's Awakening DLC Pack

  • Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks DLC Pack

    Link wearing the Hero's Clothes from the Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks DLC Pack

Other

  • HW Link Knight in Training Portrait 1.png

    Trainee Link portrait

  • HW Link Knight in Training Portrait 2.png

    Trainee Link portrait

  • HW Link Knight in Training Portrait 3.png

    Trainee Link portrait

  • HW Link Knight in Training Portrait 4.png

    Trainee Link portrait

  • HW Link Portrait 1.png

    Link portrait

  • HW Link Portrait 2.png

    Link portrait

  • HW Link Portrait 3.png

    Link portrait

  • HW Link Portrait 4.png

    Link portrait

  • HWL VS Link Knight in Training Icon.png

    VS Link icon as a trainee

  • HWL VS Link Icon.png

    VS Link icon

  • HWL VS Dark Link Icon.png

    VS Dark Link icon

  • HW Adventure Mode Link Icon.png

    Adventure Mode Link icon

  • HW Adventure Mode Link Head Icon.png

    Adventure Mode Link head icon

Video Gallery

Hylian Sword gameplay
Magic Rod gameplay
Gauntlet gameplay
Spinner gameplay
DLC costumes

Mario Kart 8

  • Artwork of Link riding the Master Cycle

    Artwork of Link riding the Master Cycle

  • Link's victory pose when he comes in first place

    Link's victory pose when he comes in first place

  • Link riding the Master Cycle

    Link riding the Master Cycle

  • Link driving the Standard Kart

    Link driving the Standard Kart

  • Link riding the Comet

    Link riding the Comet

  • Link's icon

    Link's icon

  • Link's map icon

    Link's map icon

TV Series

  • Link's sketch from The Legend of Zelda TV Series

    Link's sketch from The Legend of Zelda TV Series

  • Link as he appears in The Legend of Zelda TV Series

    Link as he appears in The Legend of Zelda TV Series

  • Link as he appears in The Legend of Zelda TV Series

    Link as he appears in The Legend of Zelda TV Series

  • Link as he appears in Captain N: The Game Master

    Link as he appears in Captain N: The Game Master

  • Link as he appears in Captain N: The Game Master

    Link as he appears in Captain N: The Game Master

Comics and Manga

  • Link Nintendo Adventure Books 2.png

    Link as he appears in the Nintendo Adventure Books

  • Link Nintendo Adventure Books 3.png

    Link as he appears in the Nintendo Adventure Books

  • Link as he appears in the Akira Himekawa manga

    Link as he appears in the Akira Himekawa manga

  • Link as he appears in the Oath of Lilto manga

    Link as he appears in the Oath of Lilto manga

Other Appearances

25th Anniversary

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    Official Nintendo artwork

  • TLoZ Link Dashing Forward Artwork.png

    Link from The Legend of Zelda

  • A Link to the Past Linkkk.png

    Link from A Link to the Past

  • Adult Link from Ocarina of Time

    Adult Link from Ocarina of Time

  • Link from Majora's Mask

    Link from Majora's Mask

  • Deku Link from Majora's Mask

    Deku Link from Majora's Mask

  • Goron Link maskk.png

    Goron Link from Majora's Mask

  • Zora Linkk maskk.png

    Zora Link from Majora's Mask

  • Oni Linkk mask.png

    Fierce Deity Link from Majora's Mask

  • OoX Link.png

    Link from the Oracle series

  • FS Linksno2.png

    Link from the Four Swords series

  • Link from The Wind Waker

    Link from The Wind Waker

  • Minish Cap Linkk.png

    Link from The Minish Cap

  • TP Linkno.2.png

    Link from Twilight Princess

  • Wolf Link from Twilight Princess

    Wolf Link from Twilight Princess

  • Toon Link unknown.png

    Link from Phantom Hourglass

  • ST Linkno2.png

    Link from Spirit Tracks

  • SS Link.png

    Link from Skyward Sword

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