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This is a sub-page covering Link's appearances outside of The Legend of Zelda series and its spinoff games.

Mario franchise[]

Mario Kart 8[]

MK8 Link Map Icon
MK8 Link Icon

Link in his Skyward Sword incarnation appears as a character in Mario Kart 8 as part of the The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8 DLC. He comes with the Master Cycle which includes the Triforce Tires and Hylian Kite.[1]

In the enhanced port for the Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Link is included with the base game alongside Hyrule Circuit and the Master Cycle bike. In addition to this, his incarnation from Breath of the Wild appears in update 1.6.0 of the game. Along with Link himself, the update adds the Master Cycle Zero, Ancient Tires, and Paraglider parts. This incarnation of Link uses the Guardian Sword++ as part of his tricks.

Super Mario Maker 2[]



In Super Mario Maker 2, the Master Sword appears as a power-up that Mario can grab to become Link.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Super Smash Bros.[]

See SmashWiki's article on Link for more information.
SSB Link Artwork

Link has been one of the playable characters that have appeared in all five Super Smash Bros. games, first appearing as one of the eight playable characters available in Super Smash Bros.. Here, he is depicted in his adult form from Ocarina of Time, wearing his traditional Kokiri tunic. He also has some of his usual arsenal from The Legend of Zelda series at his disposal, including Bombs, his Boomerang, and a Hookshot. His Super Smash Bros. appearance marks the default look for Link in the rest of the fighting series, with him bearing the Master Sword and Hylian Shield as his default weapons and sporting the green tunic as the standard color of tunic. His home stage is Hyrule Castle.

Super Smash Bros. Melee[]

SSBM Link Artwork

Link returns as one of the 14 playable characters available from the start in Super Smash Bros. Melee. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, he has his Bow in addition to the equipment he brought with him to the original Super Smash Bros. Also playable in the game as a secret unlockable character is Young Link, the youthful Link from most of the games in the series. Modeled after the Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask version of the hero, Young Link is more agile but weaker than the older Link. He has some of the same weaponry and moves as his adult counterpart, although they are usually accompanied with a few changes, like his Hookshot and Boomerang having a shorter reach. Adult Link's stage is the Temple, while Young Link's is Great Bay.

Trophy information[]

# Trophy First Game / Move Description How to unlock
7 SSBM Link Trophy Model
Link
The Legend of Zelda
07/87
Even in his youth, Link was already becoming the warrior who would carry the destiny of Hyrule (and many other lands) on his shoulders. His epic struggles against the forces of darkness are written in legend, and he is bound to the Princess Zelda and the archfiend Ganondorf by the awesome power of the Triforce. Complete Classic Mode as Link
8 SSBM Link (Smash) Trophy Model
Link [Smash]
B: Bow
Smash B: Boomerang
Burdened with a shield, a heavy sword, and plenty of equipment, Link is not a very mobile character. Nevertheless, he's skilled with the blade, and his varied supply of missile weapons makes him a powerful fighter. To master Link, you must control the pace by balancing your long-range attacks with head-to-head swordplay. Complete Adventure Mode as Link
9 SSBM Link (Smash) Trophy Red Model
Link [Smash]
Up & B: Spin Attack
Down & B: Bomb
Link's Bow, Boomerang, and Bombs all take time to wield, so you may want to try drawing them in midair to prevent your foes from attacking you while you're vulnerable. The Spin Attack can score consecutive midair hits, and the final slash is very powerful. Link's Bombs are his trump card, but he can't pull one out if he's carrying another item. Complete All-Star Mode as Link

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[]

On May 10, 2006, at an after-hours press conference during the , Link became one of the first confirmed fighters in the Wii installment of the franchise, Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Unlike the previous games of the series, Link appears as depicted in the GameCube Twilight Princess, rather than Ocarina of Time. The Master Sword he has in Super Smash Bros. Brawl is much shorter than the one in Twilight Princess. Link's Final Smash move is known as the Triforce Slash. It slashes an enemy mercilessly with the power of the Triforce. In this game, "Young Link" does not return to the brawl, but rather, Toon Link takes on his role. This Link first appeared in The Wind Waker and has appeared in this form in several games since. Although he is different in many ways, the two Links are surprisingly similar and also have the same Final Smash. The Bridge of Eldin serves as the stage of the adult Link.

SSBB Link Model

In the Subspace Emissary story mode from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Link appears in a forest where he finds the Master Sword and teams up with Yoshi upon being attacked by the Subspace Army. Depending on which princess was saved, Link will either confront a mind-controlled Peach or confront Mario and Pit after seeing Zelda supposedly defeated by the plumber. They later team up and track down King Dedede to try and rescue the trophies stolen by him. Eventually, upon reaching Subspace, Link and Zelda are both present when meeting Tabuu but are both defeated by Tabuu's Off Waves. If Link and Zelda were rescued during Kirby and King Dedede's exploration of Subspace, a cutscene will show them both agreeing to revive Ganondorf, at which point they show him where their common target is. Link helps the other heroes throughout the rest of the story as they try to reach Tabuu inside the Great Maze to defeat him.

In all three games, Link can choose different color tunics. In the original Super Smash Bros., only the Green, Red, Blue, and Blue Ring tunic from the original The Legend of Zelda are available; however, in Super Smash Bros. Melee, the Black Tunic was added, and the Golden Tunic debuted in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Link retains the same moves for most of the series, which are usually iconic weapons he has used throughout The Legend of Zelda series. The Hookshot serves as Link's grab move and also as a tether recovery in both Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee, though not in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, where it has been replaced by the Clawshot. While the boomerang from Ocarina of Time appears in the series' first two games, the Gale Boomerang appears instead in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, replacing Link's standard Boomerang from Super Smash Bros. Melee. The Bow is the young hero's neutral special move, and the more the bow is charged, the farther the arrow will travel. Lastly, the Spin Attack makes a return as one of Link's most powerful moves and as his Recovery move when used in the air.

Trophy information[]

# Trophy Significant Games Description How to unlock
180 SSBB Link Trophy Model
Link
The Legend of Zelda

Twilight Princess
A young man who emerged to rescue Hyrule from peril. He's the bearer of the Triforce of Courage who fights to keep Ganondorf from conquering the world. His green outfit is a constant throughout the series. He's a skilled swordsman, horseman, and archer. He's also proficient with bombs and boomerangs. Clear Classic Mode as Link
181 SSBB Triforce Slash (Link) Trophy Model
Triforce Slash (Link)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Link with a Smash Ball, releasing his ultimate attack. Light flares from the Triforce symbol on the back of his hand and rushes out to meet the enemy he faces. The enemy gets trapped within the glittering Triforce, is quickly cut to shreds, and is launched by the last strike. The attack works on one enemy at a time, so it's best to go after the character in first place. Clear All-Star Mode as Link
213 SSBB Outset Link Trophy Model
Outset Link
The Wind Waker Link in his traditional clothing. He wears a blue, V-neck, long-sleeved top with a lobster pattern, coordinated with slender orange pants. It makes you think that, even on his home, Outset Island, Link was quite the fashion leader, and suggests that he may have changed into his green hero's clothing somewhat grudgingly. Clear Target Smash Level 5 With 10 Characters

Sticker Information[]

Sticker Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary Usable by
SSBB Epona & Link Sticker Icon
Epona & Link
Ocarina of Time [Arm, Leg] - Attack +9 This sticker is only usable by Link, Zelda, Ganondorf and Toon Link
SSBB King of Red Lions & Link Sticker Icon
King of Red Lions & Link
The Wind Waker [Explosive] - Attack +20 All
SSBB Link & Pigs Sticker Icon
Link & Pigs
The Wind Waker Sticker Drops +40 All
SSBB Link Sticker Icon
Link
The Legend of Zelda [Specials: Indirect] - Attack +17 All
SSBB Link Sticker Icon 2
Link
A Link to the Past [Electric] - Resistance +31 This sticker is only usable by Link, Zelda, Ganondorf and Toon Link
SSBB Link Sticker Icon 3
Link
Twilight Princess [Slash] - Resistance +27 This sticker is only usable by Link, Zelda, Ganondorf and Toon Link
SSBB Link Sticker Icon 4
Link
The Wind Waker [Flame] - Attack +31 This sticker is only usable by Link, Zelda, Ganondorf and Toon Link
SSBB Link with Goron Mask Sticker Icon
Link with Goron Mask
Majora's Mask [Slash] - Attack +17 This sticker is only usable by Link, Zelda, Ganondorf and Toon Link

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[]

Link appears once again in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. He retains the same move-set he had in Super Smash Bros. Brawl with the exception of his new dash attack, where Link will perform a Jump Attack. Like most characters in the game, Link has nine alternative custom moves.

Trophy information[]

# Trophy Appears in Description How to unlock
3DS Logo WiiU
181
179
SSBfN3DS Link Trophy Model SSBfWU Link Trophy Model The Legend of Zelda

A Link to the Past
Green clothes? Pointy hat? Yep, it's Link, all right! In this game, his sword and shield make for effective attacking and blocking, and his bow, bombs, and boomerang will spice up any battle. He's even brought his Clawshot for grabbing enemies and edges. Jeez, just how much stuff can Link carry? Clear Classic Mode as Link
Link
182
180
SSBfN3DS Link (Alt.) Trophy Model SSBfWU Link (Alt.) Trophy Model The Legend of Zelda

A Link to the Past
If Link was on a desert island and could only pick up one item, it'd be his powerful sword. This weapon is key to his down-air attack, a move with great launching potential and the ability to strike twice. He can also strike twice with his side smash-the second blow deals more damage and launches harder. Clear All-Star Mode as Link

Random
Link (Alt.)
211 SSBfN3DS Engineer Link Trophy Model N/A Spirit Tracks Link is well known for his green clothing, a look he has sported throughout time. But in Spirit Tracks, he dons a blue uniform with a red cap instead. The cap is decorated with a dove, the symbol of the Royal Engineers. Playing the Song of Birds will call a dove to roost! Random
Engineer Link
216 SSBfN3DS Adult Link (Ocarina of Time) Trophy Model N/A Ocarina of Time

Ocarina of Time 3D
The children from Kokiri Forest never seem to grow into adults. Just a young boy, Link is entrusted with a quest by the Great Deku Tree. He leaves the forest and eventually finds the Master Sword in the Temple of TIme. When he awakes, he is seven years in the future and an adult! Random
Adult Link (Ocarina of Time)
230 SSBfN3DS Link (Spirit Tracks) Trophy Model N/A Spirit Tracks You might feel sorry for this version of Link, what with him living a life on fixed rails rather than exploring the seas or the skies. But, like the smoke from his train, that feeling will soon disappear when you see that after leaving Aboda Village, the young engineer's quest to restore the Spirit Tracks is filled with adventure. Random
Link (Spirit Tracks)
181 N/A SSBfWU Triforce Slash (Link) Trophy Model - Link makes use of the Triforce of Courage to trap foes, and then he launches a 16-blow combo. The final, mighty blow has the power to launch opponentes of the stage. When Link prepares the attack, the ray of light he emits must strike a rival, or the attack will fail. Shielding will do nothing to stop this powerful attack. Clear All-Star mode as Link
Triforce Slash (Link)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]

Link (The Legend of Zelda) — Spirit Battle Information

SSBU Link (The Legend of Zelda) Spirit Icon
Link (The Legend of Zelda)
SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit
No. 178
Team Power SSBU Neutral Type Icon Neutral | 13,500 Rank ★★★★ LEGEND Fighter(s)
Stage Find Mii Theme "Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda" SSBU Young Link Stock Icon 2 Young Link
Rule(s) Hazard(s)
Condition(s)
 · The enemy’s melee weapons have increased power
 · The enemy’s FS Meter charges quickly
 · The enemy has increased attack power

Wall-Merged Link — Spirit Battle Information

SSBU Wall-Merged Link Spirit Icon
Wall-Merged Link
SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit
No. 233
Team Power SSBU Neutral Type Icon Neutral | 3500 Rank ★★ ADVANCED Fighter(s)
Stage Flat Zone X Theme "Lorule Main Theme" SSBU Mr. Game & Watch Stock Icon Mr. Game & Watch
SSBU Young Link Stock Icon 7 Young Link
Rule(s) Hazard(s)
Condition(s)
 · Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd

Alfonzo & Engineer Link — Spirit Battle Information

SSBU Alfonzo & Engineer Link Spirit Icon
Alfonzo & Engineer Link
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
No. 260
Team Power SSBU Attack Type Icon Attack | 3600 Rank ★★ ADVANCED Fighter(s)
Stage Spirit Train Theme "Full Steam Ahead" SSBU Toon Link Stock Icon 3 Toon Link
File:SSBU Captain falcon Stock Icon 7.png Captain falcon
Rule(s) Attack Power 🠅 Hazard(s)
Condition(s)
 · The enemy's dash attacks have increased power
 · The enemy has increased attack power after a little while
 · The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you

Totem Link — Spirit Battle Information

SSBU Totem Link Spirit Icon
Totem Link
SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit
No. 262
Team Power SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab | 3500 Rank ★★ ADVANCED Fighter(s)
Stage Hyrule Castle Theme "Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes" SSBU Toon Link Stock Icon 8 Toon Link
SSBU Toon Link Stock Icon 2 Toon Link
SSBU Toon Link Stock Icon 3 Toon Link
Rule(s) Item: The Legend of Zelda Hazard(s)
Condition(s)
 · The enemy favors smash attacks

Link (The Legend of Zelda) — Spirit Information

SSBU Link (The Legend of Zelda) Spirit Icon

Link (The Legend of Zelda)
No. 178
Lv. 1
Type NEUTRAL Strength 1920
Rank Defense 1882
Slot(s) ⎔⎔⎔ Power 4182
Trait Sword Attack 🠅
Slightly increases sword-attack power of fighters like Link and Marth.

Wall-Merged Link — Spirit Information

SSBU Wall-Merged Link Spirit Icon

Wall-Merged Link
No. 233
Lv. 1
Type NEUTRAL Strength 793
Rank ★★ ADVANCED Defense 636
Slot(s) ⎔⎔⎔ Power 1429
Trait Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99
This Spirit has no Trait.

Link (A Link Between Worlds) — Spirit Information

SSBU Link (A Link Between Worlds) Spirit Icon

Link (A Link Between Worlds)
No. 234
Lv. 1
Type NEUTRAL Strength 1449
Rank ★★★ ACE Defense 1311
Slot(s) ⎔⎔⎔ Power 2925
Trait Weapon Attack 🠅
Slightly increases the power of swords, whips, hammers, etc.

Alfonzo & Engineer Link — Spirit Information

SSBU Alfonzo & Engineer Link Spirit Icon

Alfonzo & Engineer Link
No. 260
Rank ★★ ADVANCED Cost
Skill
Dash Attack 🠅
Increases tackle and dash attack power, and slightly increases move speed.

Totem Link — Spirit Information

SSBU Totem Link Spirit Icon

Totem Link
No. 262
Lv. 1
Type GRAB Strength 710
Rank ★★ ADVANCED Defense 801
Slot(s) ⎔⎔⎔ Power 1511
Trait
This Spirit has no Trait.

Link reappears as a playable Fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. His design and moves are now based on those in Breath of the Wild.

Link appears as a Fighter Spirit that can be obtained by either clearing "A Quest to Seal the Darkness", Link's Classic Mode Route, or by purchasing it from the Shop for G 300. Link also appears as the Link (The Legend of Zelda) Primary Spirit, the Wall-Merged Link Primary Spirit, the Link (A Link Between Worlds) Primary Spirit, as part of the Alfonzo & Engineer Link Support Spirit, and as part of the Totem Link Primary Spirit.

The Link (The Legend of Zelda), Wall-Merged Link, Alfonzo & Engineer Link, and Totem Link Spirits can be obtained through Spirit Battles. The Link (A Link Between Worlds) Spirit can be obtained by leveling the Wall-Merged Link Spirit to Level 99 and enhancing it.

SoulCalibur II[]

See also: Soulcalibur II/Command List
SCII Link Artwork 2
Artwork of Link in SoulCalibur II

Link is a playable guest character in the Nintendo GameCube version of SoulCalibur II. His appearance is taken from his adult incarnation from Ocarina of Time. Though he is voiced by Hiyama, he does not have a deep voice (as Adult Link does in Ocarina of Time), he now has a timbre relative to that of a tenor (similar to that of Zora Link, without modification). His voice is the same exact tone as Nightmare in the Japanese voicing of the game, as well as the seiyū voice of Siegfried Schtauffen in the entire Soul Edge and Soulcalibur series. Expectedly, Link's voice remains unchanged regardless of what language voice setting it is set to. Shigeru Miyamoto did not see a problem with Link appearing in what some had thought to be a "violent fighting game" since he had already been established as a fighter in the Super Smash Bros. games.[citation needed]

Not much is revealed about this incarnation of Link, but it is known that after saving Hyrule from an evil wizard who was being controlled by a fragment of Soul Edge,[2] he went on a secret quest to destroy the evil sword. Quickly pulling the Master Sword out of its pedestal, he set out to travel to this world to destroy Soul Edge with his trusty Ocarina of Time and Hylian Shield.[3] Eventually, he successfully seals away the evil within the Soul Edge, saving his homeland and quietly leaving the world he had come upon, leaving only a faint echo of his Ocarina.[4]

In SoulCalibur II, Link is one of the few characters with a ranged attack, alongside other guest characters Necrid and Spawn (the latter of which is exclusive to the XBox version). He is the only guest character to have his own theme and more than three costumes—the same colors that were his Super Smash Bros. costumes. His weapons are a number of weapons from The Legend of Zelda games, ranging from the Razor Sword to the Magical Sword and even the Bug Catching Net. In addition, Link's fighting style retains many of his signature moves from past games in The Legend of Zelda and Super Smash Bros. series. Some of these moves include the Spin Attack, the Jump Attack, the Down Thrust, the Jump Thrust, and the Dash Attack.

My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess[]

MNPTP Link Sprite

The twenty-fifth puzzle in the Picross series and the fortieth puzzle in the Mega Picross series depict Link.

Cadence of Hyrule[]

CoH Link Artwork

Link joins Cadence and Zelda as a playable characters in Cadence of Hyrule. Link appears to take design elements from The Hero of Legend that appears in A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, Oracle of Ages, and Oracle of Seasons.

Vermin[]

A remake of the Game & Watch game Vermin is included as part of the Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda. Link replaces the protagonist, and has a design similar to that of Link in Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch.

Cameo appearances[]

See also: Cameos of The Legend of Zelda

Link has made cameo appearances in the Mario games for a long time. He also was mentioned in Donkey Kong Country 3. Link from the cartoon series' most used line also appeared in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. A costume based on Link's appearance in Skyward Sword is available in the Dynasty Warriors game, Dynasty Warriors VS for the 3DS. The costume also includes the True Master Sword and Hylian Shield, but they are not used in battle.



References

  1. The Legend of Zelda X Mario Kart 8 - AOC Pack - Digital Download, Nintendo UK, published August 26, 2014, retrieved August 26, 2014.
  2. "Just as the people were about to lose all hope, the sun miraculously returned. Link, who was summoned by Zelda to find the cause of the disasters, successfully defeated the magician. The people of Hyrule rejoiced in the belief that eternal peace would rule. Unfortunately, this was not to be. It became clear that the magician responsible for the disasters was in fact controlled by an evil sword called Soul Edge, which existed in an another world." — N/A (Soulcalibur II)
  3. "Knowing that the resurrection of the evil blade must be prevented at all costs, Link chose to travel to the other world and destroy Soul Edge. Link gathered his trusted Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Ocarina, and set off on a secret journey." — N/A (Soulcalibur II)
  4. "Link came to this world in order to defeat the evil which threatened Hyrule. After a long journey, Link finally succeeded in sealing away the terrible evil. In doing so, he not only saved his homeland from peril, but also maintained the tranquility of this world. Link then quietly left this world--a faint echo of his Ocarina was all that remained." — N/A (Soulcalibur II)
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