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Spirit redirects here. For other uses, see Spirit (Disambiguation).

Spirits are metaphysical entities without a corporeal body, often times the form taken by the deceased in the afterlife, and are a recurring concept throughout The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][citation needed]

Characteristics[]

Majora's Mask[]

Spirits make their first appearance in Majora's Mask. Inhabitants of Termina who have passed away may live on as a Spirit if their will is strong enough, although they can only be seen by the living with the Lens of Truth.[citation needed] Many Spirits with troubles and lingering regrets wander at Ikana Hill.[3] Spider Tokens contain the Spirits of the spiders that must be slain to obtain them.[4] Some Masks that Link can collect contain the Spirits of deceased characters. The Goron Mask contains the Spirit of Darmani III and the Zora Mask contains the spirit of Mikau.[5][6] All four Boss Remains imprison an innocent Spirit within that Link frees after defeating each boss.[7][8][9][10]

The Wind Waker[]

The King of Red lions is the first spirit we see in the game, housing the spirit of the Ancient King of Hyrule. The Koroks are also known to be spirits, being called “The Spirits of the Forest” by the Deku Tree. The spirits of the Earth and Wind sages appear, to help Link and the unawakened sages on their quest.

Four Swords Adventures[]



The Old Men found in caves and dungeons appear in the form of spirits who assist the four Links by giving them cryptic hints.

Twilight Princess[]

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Spirits in Telma's bar

During the events of Twilight Princess living inhabitants of Hyrule are transformed into spirits under the influence of the Twilight.[11] Soldier spirits can be a glowing flame floating in the air, which are currently alive soldiers. In contrast, there are spirits (possibly not even spirits, just ghosts) in Hyrule Castle, which do not appear in Twilight and look undead. They have red, long hair, glowing eyes, and the same armor as their live counterparts. These are actually very helpful, because if Wolf Link uses his senses, he will see them pointing to someplace. The pointing helps in making the right decision, right footing, and puzzle solving. Not all are transformed into spirits within the Twilight; it is believed that its effects are partially negated by the protection of the Triforce. Ganondorf becomes a horned, yellow, glowing head, similar to a skull, as shown in a cutscene where Zant talks in the Palace of Twilight. Link becomes wolf (strangely not transforming in the Palace of Twilight), whereas Zelda remains in her true form. The Twili also remain in their true form due to them naturally inhabiting the Twilight Realm.

There are also Spirits of Light. Three of the four have a reference to the Golden Goddesses, Nayru, Din, and Farore. For example, the Lanayru Province is named after the Goddess of Wisdom, Nayru.

Phantom Hourglass[]



Main articles: Ciela, Leaf and Neri

In Phantom Hourglass, three Fairies hold Spirit titles. Ciela is the Spirit of Time and Courage, Leaf is the Spirit of Power, and Neri is the Spirit of Wisdom.

Breath of the Wild[]

In Breath of the Wild, the four Champions and King Rhoam were killed in the Great Calamity and appear 100 years later as Spirits. In their spirit forms, their bodies are slightly faded in color and are constantly surrounded by turquoise-colored flames. Other Spirits include the Lord of the Mountain and the three Dragons known as Farosh, Dinraal, and Naydra.

Tears of the Kingdom[]

In Tears of the Kingdom, the Sage of Spirit, living up to their name, appears as a actual Spirit that is still capable of interacting with the world. After link helps rebuild Mineru's construct, Link can call on the Sage of Spirits aid at any time, similar to the Avatars of the other Sages.

Crossover appearances[]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]

Main articles: Primary Spirit and Support Spirit

Spirits are the manifestations of characters who have lost their physical forms in the imaginative world of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Despite this, many Spirits have retained their innate qualities, such as Medli retaining an immunity to Strong Wind. Spirits replace trophies from previous Super Smash Bros. titles.

Two kinds of Spirits exist: Primary Spirits and Support Spirits. In matches, Primary Spirits can lend their power to fighters who are equipped with them, augmenting the fighter's stats. However, only one Primary Spirit may be equipped to a given fighter at any time. Primary Spirits may also have Slots that Support Spirits can be assigned to, granting the Primary Spirits their collective skills. To balance the available Slots that Primary Spirits possess, Support Spirits are accompanied by Costs, which consume Slots when assigned.

Spirits are categorized into four classes based on strength. Average strength Spirits are known as Novices, strong Spirits are known as Advanced, particularly strong Spirits are Aces, and Spirits that outrank all previous classes are known as Legends. Primary Spirits also fit into four possible types: Attack Spirits, Grab Spirits, Shield Spirits, and a fourth, unknown type. Attack Spirits have advantage over Grab Spirits, Grab Spirits have advantage over Shield Spirits whereas the latter have advantage over Attack Spirits. Some Spirits are capable of hastening the rate at which the Final Smash Meter fills and some Spirits have the ability to cause stage hazards.

Spirits can be acquired by winning Spirit Battles, which are listed on the Spirit Board. In Spirit Battles, Spirits are paired with complementary fighters based on shared personality, appearance, or other qualities. Spirits can also be obtained by exchanging gold at the Shop.

Defeating Master Spirits unlocks various facilities, such as the Gym and the Dojo. At the Gym, which is operated by Doc Louis, Primary Spirits can be left to gain experience as time passes. Similarly, the Dojo is operated by various characters and is where Spirits can learn new Styles. Spirits can also be sent on Expeditions to areas such as the Ruins, the Caves, and the Jungle in search of treasure which they will collect over a set period of time under Toadette's direction.

Spirits can be sent back to the "real world", causing them to disappear from the collection. In exchange, they leave behind Cores, which can be assembled to Summon other Spirits at the cost of those respective Cores and SP. Similarly, amiibo Figure Players can Inherit stats and skills from both Primary and Support Spirits, though this consumes the Spirit.







Number Spirit Origin Rank Type
36 Goomba Super Mario Bros.
NOVICE
SSBU Neutral Type Icon Neutral(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
47 Wart Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
51 Chain Chomp Super Mario Bros. 3 ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Attack Type Icon Attack(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
93 Master Cycle Mario Kart 8 ★★★★
LEGEND
SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
172 Link Breath of the Wild Fighter Spirit
173 Zelda A Link Between Worlds Fighter Spirit
174 Sheik Ocarina of Time Fighter Spirit
175 Ganondorf Ocarina of Time Fighter Spirit
176 Young Link Ocarina of Time Fighter Spirit
177 Toon Link The Wind Waker Fighter Spirit
178 Link (The Legend of Zelda) The Legend of Zelda ★★★★
LEGEND
SSBU Neutral Type Icon Neutral
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
179 Octorok Skyward Sword
NOVICE
SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
180 Moblin Ocarina of Time
NOVICE
SSBU Neutral Type Icon Neutral
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
181 Tektite Twilight Princess
NOVICE
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
182 Like Like The Legend of Zelda ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
183 Darknut Twilight Princess ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
184 Fairy Bottle Majora's Mask 3D ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
185 Agahnim A Link to the Past ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
186 Cucco The Legend of Zelda series
NOVICE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
187 Marin Link's Awakening DX ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
188 Wind Fish Link's Awakening ★★★★
LEGEND
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
189 Young Zelda Ocarina of Time ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
190 Zelda (Ocarina of Time) Ocarina of Time ★★★★
LEGEND
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
191 Ganon Ocarina of Time ★★★
ACE
SSBU Neutral Type Icon Neutral
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
192 Saria Ocarina of Time ★★★
ACE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
193 Impa Ocarina of Time ★★★
ACE
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
194 Kaepora Gaebora Ocarina of Time ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
195 Malon Ocarina of Time ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
196 Epona Ocarina of Time ★★★
ACE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
197 Goron Ocarina of Time
NOVICE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
198 Darunia Ocarina of Time Master Spirit
199 Zora Ocarina of Time
NOVICE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
200 Ruto Ocarina of Time ★★★
ACE
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
201 Great Fairy Majora's Mask 3D ★★★
ACE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
202 Koume & Kotake Ocarina of Time ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Neutral Type Icon Neutral
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
203 Twinrova Ocarina of Time ★★★
ACE
SSBU Neutral Type Icon Neutral
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
204 ReDead Ocarina of Time
NOVICE
SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
205 Skull Kid Ocarina of Time ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
206 Skull Kid & Majora's Mask Majora's Mask ★★★★
LEGEND
SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
207 Deku Link Majora's Mask ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
208 Fierce Deity Link Majora's Mask ★★★★
LEGEND
SSBU Attack Type Icon Attack
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
209 Majora's Mask Majora's Mask 3D ★★★
ACE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
210 Moon The Legend of Zelda series ★★★
ACE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
211 Tingle Majora's Mask ★★★
ACE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
212 Happy Mask Salesman Majora's Mask ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
213 Kafei Majora's Mask ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
214 Postman Majora's Mask
NOVICE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
215 Din Oracle of Seasons ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
216 Nayru Oracle of Ages ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
217 Ricky Oracle of Seasons
NOVICE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
218 Dimitri (The Legend of Zelda) Oracle of Seasons
NOVICE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
219 Moosh Oracle of Seasons
NOVICE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
220 Ganondorf (Twilight Princess) Twilight Princess ★★★
ACE
SSBU Attack Type Icon Attack
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
221 Beast Ganon Twilight Princess ★★★★
LEGEND
SSBU Attack Type Icon Attack
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
222 Midna Twilight Princess ★★★
ACE
SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
223 Wolf Link & Midna Twilight Princess ★★★★
LEGEND
SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
224 Zant Twilight Princess ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Attack Type Icon Attack
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
225 Agitha Twilight Princess
NOVICE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
226 King Bulblin & Lord Bullbo Twilight Princess
NOVICE
SSBU Attack Type Icon Attack
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
227 Fi Skyward Sword ★★★
ACE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
228 Ghirahim Skyward Sword ★★★
ACE
SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
229 The Imprisoned Skyward Sword ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
230 Demise Skyward Sword ★★★
ACE
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
231 Loftwing Skyward Sword
NOVICE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
232 Groose Skyward Sword ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
233 Wall-Merged Link A Link Between Worlds ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Neutral Type Icon Neutral
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
234 Link (A Link Between Worlds) A Link Between Worlds ★★★
ACE
SSBU Neutral Type Icon Neutral
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
235 Ravio A Link Between Worlds ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
236 Hilda (The Legend of Zelda) A Link Between Worlds ★★★
ACE
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
237 Yuga A Link Between Worlds ★★★
ACE
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
238 Zelda (Breath of the Wild) Breath of the Wild ★★★
ACE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
239 Mipha Breath of the Wild ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
240 Daruk Breath of the Wild ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
241 Revali Breath of the Wild ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
242 Urbosa Breath of the Wild ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Attack Type Icon Attack
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
243 Calamity Ganon Breath of the Wild ★★★★
LEGEND
SSBU Attack Type Icon Attack
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
244 Bokoblin Breath of the Wild
NOVICE
SSBU Neutral Type Icon Neutral
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
245 Guardian Breath of the Wild ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
246 Tetra The Wind Waker ★★★
ACE
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
247 Zelda (The Wind Waker) The Wind Waker ★★★
ACE
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
248 King of Red Lions The Wind Waker ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Attack Type Icon Attack
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
249 King of Hyrule The Wind Waker ★★★
ACE
SSBU Attack Type Icon Attack
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
250 Aryll The Wind Waker ★★★
ACE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
251 Medli The Wind Waker ★★★
ACE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
252 Valoo The Wind Waker ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
253 Beedle The Wind Waker Master Spirit
254 Fishman The Wind Waker
NOVICE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
255 Vaati Four Swords ★★★
ACE
SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
256 Ezlo The Minish Cap ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
257 Linebeck Phantom Hourglass Master Spirit
258 Phantom Phantom Hourglass ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
259 Zelda (Spirit Tracks) Spirit Tracks ★★★
ACE
SSBU Shield Type Icon Shield
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
260 Alfonzo & Engineer Link Spirit Tracks ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
261 Byrne Spirit Tracks
NOVICE
SSBU Attack Type Icon Attack
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
262 Totem Link Tri Force Heroes ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
263 Madame Couture Tri Force Heroes ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
1145 Prince Richard Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru ★★★
ACE
SSBU Neutral Type Icon Neutral(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
1322 Link (Link's Awakening) Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch ★★★
ACE
SSBU Neutral Type Icon Neutral(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
1323 Owl Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
1453 Diminutive Guardian Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
NOVICE
SSBU Support Spirit Icon Support Spirit
1454 Impa (Age of Calamity) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity ★★★
ACE
SSBU Grab Type Icon Grab
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)
1455 Master Kohga Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity ★★
ADVANCED
SSBU Attack Type Icon Attack
(SSBU Primary Spirit Icon Primary Spirit)

Nomenclature[]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese スピリット (Supiritto) (SSBU) Spirit
Netherlands Dutch Spirit (SSBU)
French Republic FrenchEU Esprit (SSBU)
Federal Republic of Germany German Geist (SSBU)
Italian Republic Italian Anima
Spirito (SSBU)
Soul
Same as English.
Russian Federation Russian Дух (Dukh) (SSBU)
Kingdom of Spain SpanishEU Espíritu (SSBU)

Gallery[]

See also[]

External links[]

References

  1. "That was a soldier's spirit. Maybe it's someone from the other world? Eee hee!" — Princess Midna (Twilight Princess HD)
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass — Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 8
  3. "Beyond here is the place where spirits with troubles and lingering regrets wander." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
  4. "And when you defeat them...don't forget...the spider token...it contains the spider's spirit..." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
  5. "This mask contains the spirit of a proud Goron hero!" — N/A (Majora's Mask)
  6. "This mask contains the spirit of a legendary guitarist!" — N/A (Majora's Mask)
  7. "You have just freed the innocent spirit that this dark mask had kept imprisoned within the body of evil Odolwa." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
  8. "You have just freed the innocent spirit that this dark mask had kept imprisoned within the body of evil Goht." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
  9. "You have just freed the innocent spirit that this dark mask had kept imprisoned within the body of evil Gyorg." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
  10. "You have just freed the innocent spirit that this dark mask had kept imprisoned within the body of evil Twinmold." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
  11. "Twilight covered Hyrule like a shroud, and without light, the people became as spirits. Within the twilight, they live on, unaware that they have passed into spirit forms... All the people know now is fear... Fear of a nameless evil..." — Princess Zelda (Twilight Princess)
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