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{{about|Link as usually seen in his adult form|the other versions of Link|[[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee#Young Link|List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee § Young Link]] and [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Toon Link|List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Brawl § Toon Link]]}}
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|image=[[File:Link (Tunic of the Wild) SSBU.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|first_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' (''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]'' ([[List of games by date#1992|1992]]) (''Mario'' series)
|species=[[zeldawiki:Hylian|Hylian]]
|species=Hylian
|first_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]'' ([[List of games by date#1986|1986]], [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]])<br>''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' (1989, ''Super Mario'' franchise)
|latest_appearance=''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]'' ([[List of games by date#2013|2013]]) (''The Legend of Zelda'' series)<br>''[[Super Mario 3D World]] (cameo)'' ([[List of games by date#2013|2013]]) (''Mario'' series)}}
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
|latest_portrayal=Kengo Takanashi (''The Legend of Zelda'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, 2017-present)<br>[[wikipedia:Takashi Ōhara|Takashi Ōhara]] (''Super Mario''-related media excluding ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, 2014-present)
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{{quote|Champion of Hyrule|[[List of stages debuting in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U#Boxing Ring|Boxing Ring]] nickname|[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]}}
'''Link''' is a crossover character from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series, where he is the main protagonist, usually having to protect [[zeldawiki:Hyrule|Hyrule]] from forces of evil, especially his arch-nemesis, [[zeldawiki:Ganon|Ganon]]. Link in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] has often made cameo appearances and appears in some [[microgame]]s of the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]].


{{quote|Heyah!|Link|Super Smash Bros.}}
==History in the ''Super Mario'' franchise==
 
'''Link''' is the main protagonist of the highly popular  ''[[zeldawiki:The_Legend_of_Zelda_(Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series by [[Nintendo]]. Over the course of the series, many different incarnations of Link have existed, chosen by the Goddesses of [[ZeldaWiki:Hyrule|Hyrule]] to protect the land from evil. Each incarnation of him bears the [[zeldawiki:Triforce of Courage|Triforce of Courage]], and usually has to fight [[Ganondorf|Ganon]], and save Hyrule and its [[Princess Zelda|ruler, Princess Zelda]]. Being [[Nintendo]]'s second most popular video game character after [[Mario]], Link has had several crossover appearances with the ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' series.
 
==History==
===''Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up''===
===''Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up''===
[[File:TravelGuide.png|thumb|150px|Link as a traveling guide.]]
[[File:TravelGuide.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Link as a traveling guide]]
Link's first appearance in the ''Mario'' series is the coloring game ''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''. He first appears on the "Chef" page, where he is shown waiting for a pasta dish cooked by [[Mario]]. He later appear on the "Travel Guide" page, which depicts him owning a travelling agency. Several enemies from the ''Zelda'' series also make appearances in the other career pages.
Link's first appearance in the ''Super Mario'' franchise is the coloring game ''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''. Link first appears on the "Chef" page, where he is shown waiting for a pasta dish cooked by [[Mario]]. He later appears on the "Travel Guide" page, showing that he owns a traveling agency.


===''Donkey Kong'' series===
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[File:heroesYoshi.png|thumb|left|Link comes in third place as one of Cranky's Video Game Heroes.]]
[[File:HeroesYoshi.png|thumb|left|Link comes in third place as one of Cranky's Video Game Heroes]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' (and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''), Link is ranked third in [[Cranky Kong]]’s [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes|list of Video Game Heroes]]. [[Mario]] comes in first place, while [[Yoshi]] comes in second place. The heroes are ranked according to how many of Cranky's hidden [[DK Coin]]s they have discovered while progressing through the levels and defeating [[Kaptain K. Rool]]. By collecting more DK Coins than he (19), [[Diddy Kong]] can knock Link off the leader board and become the #3 Video Game Hero of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''/''Donkey Kong Land 2''.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Link is by default ranked third on a podium at [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]], with [[Mario]] coming in first and [[Yoshi]] second. He can be removed from the podium by collecting nineteen [[DK Coin]]s, which replaces him with [[Diddy Kong]].
 
In the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]], Link and Yoshi's positions on the leaderboard are swapped. Additionally, Link has obtained 50 DK Coins in total, meaning that Diddy can only shift Link down to third place, therefore removing Yoshi from the podium.


====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', in one of the dialogue sequences, [[Bazaar]] the Bear states that Link visited his [[Bazaar's General Store|General Store]] the week before, asking who owns the castle in the northern part of the [[Northern Kremisphere]]. He didn't have enough Bear Coins, but Bazaar thought him nice enough that he accepted a payment of 500 [[zeldawiki:Rupee|rupees]] instead. After being told the information, Link left, grumbling about the seashells being the wrong shape (a nod to the [[zeldawiki:Secret Seashell|Secret Seashell]] sidequest in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''.) This easter egg was removed in the Game Boy Advance port.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', if the Kongs ask [[Bazaar]] who owns [[Kastle Kaos|the castle]] in the [[Northern Kremisphere]], Bazaar tells a short story of when Link visited his [[Bazaar's General Store|General Store]] the week before. Link also asked Bazaar for information regarding the castle even though he had insufficient [[bear coin]]s, but Bazaar thought him nice enough that he accepted a payment of 500 [[rupee]]s instead. After being told the information, Link left, grumbling about the seashells being the wrong shape (a nod to the [[zeldawiki:Secret Seashell|Secret Seashell]] sidequest in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''). This dialogue was removed in the Game Boy Advance version, and Bazaar instead discusses what he personally saw at Kastle Kaos.
 
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
[[File:Link SMRPG screenshot.png|thumb|Link sleeping at the [[Rose Town]] [[Inn]] in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''.]]
In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]], Link can be found resting at the [[Rose Town]] Inn. He does not awaken when spoken to (likely a nod to Link's constant portrayal as a silent protagonist and the recurring trait of him being asleep at the beginning of games), and a ''The Legend of Zelda'' melody for when a secret is uncovered plays instead.
 
In the remake, talking to Link adds "The Slumbering Hero" entry to the [[Scrapbook (Super Mario RPG for Nintendo Switch)|Scrapbook]]. Curiously, his model [https://youtube.com/shorts/Uq4FRZRKbdc depicts] his sleeves to be more red in color than the standard brown, as depicted in the non-canonical ''Zelda'' CD-i games.
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===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
Just like in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', Link appears in Cranky's Video Game Heroes in the ending for ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', where he has the same number of DK Coins collected as before.
 
===''Mario Golf'' series===
In ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]] and ''[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Game Boy Color]], Link's name appears on the scorechart.
 
===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''===
His artwork from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' appears as a stamp in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''. This includes both his [[Young Link|young]] and adult form, as well as his adult form riding [[zeldawiki:Epona|Epona]].
 
===''Game & Watch Gallery 4''===
In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'', Link appears in the ''Zelda'' Game & Watch game, which is playable in the [[Museum]] after unlocking enough stars.
 
===''WarioWare'' series===
Link appears in several ''[[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]]'' games. He usually is a playable character in [[9-Volt]]'s and [[18-Volt]]'s [[microgame]]s.
 
[[File:Zelda Microgame.png|thumb|Link in The Legend of Zelda microgame]]
In ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', Link appears in the [[The Legend of Zelda (WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!)|Legend of Zelda]] microgame, based on the original ''The Legend of Zelda'' game, in which the player must guide Link into a cave.
 
In ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', Link appears in another microgame also titled [[The Legend of Zelda (WarioWare: Twisted!)|The Legend of Zelda]], once again based on the original game. The object is to rotate the handheld to deflect projectiles by red [[Octorok]]s with the shield.
 
In ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', three incarnations of Link appear. In the [[Ocarina of Time]] microgame, [[Young Link]] must draw his sword from its pedestal. This turns him into Adult Link on Level 1, old Link (with a gray beard) on Level 2, and a [[Cucco]] on Level 3. In addition, in the microgame [[The Wind Waker]], [[Toon Link]] must glide over the sea to a safe landing point with the [[zeldawiki:Deku Leaf|Deku Leaf]]. Finally, in the microgame [[Opening Night]], his 8-bit sprite from the original game can be seen playing the violin with the rest of the characters in the orchestra.  


===''F-1 Race''===
In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y.]]'', Link is the main character in the [[Zelda (microgame)|Zelda]] microgame, appearing in his ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]]'' incarnation. The object is to defeat [[zeldawiki:Chuchu|Chuchu]]s with the sword by tapping them.
Link makes a guest appearance in the game, ''[[Wikipedia:F-1 Race|F-1 Race]]'', alongside various other Nintendo All Stars (the other characters include Mario, [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Toad]], [[Bowser]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Pit]], and [[Samus Aran]]). In this appearance, he is one of the guest characters cheering on for the player prior to the fifth race course, as well as appearing in the ending credits to congratulate the player on their victory.


===''Captain Rainbow''===
In ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]'', Link is in the [[Zelda 2]] microgame, based on ''[[zeldawiki:Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', in which Link must deflect a [[zeldawiki:Goriya|Goriya]]'s boomerangs with the shield.
[[File:Mario Link portraits Captain Rainbow.png|thumb|right|Portraits of Mario and Link above Tracy's throne.]]
 
Though Link himself doesn't make a direct appearance in ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'', there is a Link cameo in the form of a portrait of him above Tracy's throne, next to a portrait of [[Mario]]. The Link picture is actually artwork from ''Twilight Princess''. It is worth noting that Tracy is a character also from the ''Legend of Zelda'' series.
In ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', some of the previous microgames in which Link appears return, specifically The Legend of Zelda from ''Mega Microgame$!'', and Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker, both from ''Smooth Moves''. In addition to those, a new microgame called [[Phantom Hourglass]] appears, which is also based on ''The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass''. The object is to hit a switch with Link's boomerang by tracing a line for it to follow.


===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
In ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', Link is seen in a microgame titled [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]], which is based on the [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|''The Legend of Zelda'' game]] of the same name.
[[File:LinkMario.png|frame|left|Link sleeping at the [[Rose Town]] [[Inn]] in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''.]]
In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Link can be found taking a break from battling [[zeldawiki:Ganon|Ganon]] and actually resting at the [[Rose Town]] Inn. In fact, the [[zeldawiki:Hylian|Hylian]] hero is a heavy sleeper; he does not even awaken when spoken to (this is likely a nod to Link's constant portrayal as a silent protagonist). However, a strange but familiar melody can be heard whenever anyone tries to talk to the slumbering Link: the melody that plays when the player reveals a secret in the ''Zelda'' series.


===''Super Mario 3D World''===
In ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'', Young Link appears in the microgame [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]. He is seen chasing a Cucco, which is controlled by the player and must run away from Link without getting caught by him.
In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', before the second [[Green Star (Super Mario 3D World)|Green Star]] in '''{{world|star|1}}''' [[Rainbow Run (level)|Rainbow Run]], if the player walks around in a secret area, he or she will uncover an 8-bit image of Link, hidden as an easter egg. A remix of the main theme to the ''Legend of Zelda'' will begin to play afterwards.
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===''Club Nintendo''===
===''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' series===
[[File:LinkCN.jpg|thumb|100px|Link as seen in the ''Club Nintendo'' comic "Mario in Mariozilla".]]
====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====
Link also makes several appearances in the ''Mario'' comic series of the German [[Club Nintendo|''Club Nintendo'' magazine]]. He debuts in "[[Super Mario: Die Bescherung]]", celebrating a Christmas party in [[Mario's House|Mario and Luigi's house]]. His role in this story is minor, though he has a brief speaking part at the end, mistrusting the realness of [[Santa Claus]].
In ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] port, ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'', before the second [[Green Star]] in {{world|star2|1}}, [[Rainbow Run (level)|Rainbow Run]], there is a secret area where if the playable characters walk on all the panels, an 8-bit image of Link, which is an enlargement of one of his ''The Legend of Zelda'' sprites, is uncovered. After doing so, an arrangement of the main theme of ''The Legend of Zelda'' starts to play until the characters leave the area.


In "[[Mario in Mariozilla]]", he is seen in the [[Empire State Building]], studying a map together with [[Dr. Light]], who lives there. Link's actual role is unknown, though it appears that he works as Light's assistant. He also comments on a "magic cap" Light gave to Mario in order to make him incognito - actually a simple paper bag pulled over his head - in the way that it "becomes" him.
====''Super Mario Maker''====
Link appears as a [[Mystery Mushroom]] [[Costume Mario|costume]] in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. Link, [[Toon Link]], and Wolf Link's costumes can be unlocked by scanning their respective [[amiibo]], or randomly by completing the 100 Mario Challenge. The Link Costume is based on his sprites from ''The Legend of Zelda''. The Wolf Link Costume also includes [[Midna]] riding on top of Wolf Link.  


Link, alongside Kirby, is Mario's ally in the comic "[[Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens]]". During the events of this story, he lives in a [[Brooklyn]] [[Nintendo Skyscraper|skyscraper]] and fights against [[Abigor]] and his demonic fellows who plan to take over the building. He does so by making use of a magic serum which turns him and his allies into aggressive ghostbusters. In this form, he has green skin, black armor and a fire sword.  
A special [[List of official Super Mario Maker courses|Event Course]] titled "[[Tri Force Heroes]]" allows the player to play as, and unlock, a special Costume Mario called Totem Link, based off of ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]''. As Totem Link, players play as all three Links from the game (red, blue, and green), stacked up on top of each other. Additionally, there is also an Event Course titled "[[Twilight Princess HD]]", which is based off ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD]]'', where players can unlock Wolf Link.


===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]===
====''Super Mario Maker 2''====
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|up=[[Spin Attack (SSB attack)|Spin Attack]]
|down=[[Bomb (SSB attack)|Bomb]]
|final=[[Link#Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]] ''(SSBB)''
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In version 2.0 of ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', the player transforms into Link upon collecting the [[Master Sword]] power-up. His appearance is based on his sprite from the original ''The Legend of Zelda'', albeit with the shield redesigned to be based on the Hylian Shield. While in this form, Link can attack enemies with his sword, block projectiles with his shield, perform a [[zeldawiki:Dash Attack|Dash Attack]] to charge through enemies, perform a [[zeldawiki:Down Thrust|Down Thrust]] to attack enemies from above, aim and fire an arrow in three directions to obtain distant items, and use a bomb to destroy breakable blocks. Link can also drop bombs beneath him while riding a [[Koopa Clown Car]]. In multiplayer, if all four players obtain a Master Sword, they become the green, red, blue, and purple [[zeldawiki:Links|Link]]s from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]''.
While wearing a [[Goomba's Shoe]], Link cannot block [[Bullet Bill]]s. However, he can still use the shield whilst underwater.
===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
[[File:MK8 Link Joins The Race.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Link driving a [[Standard Kart]] on [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|Mario Circuit]] in ''Mario Kart 8'']]
In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', Link appears as a downloadable playable character in the [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']] downloadable content pack. This marks his first playable appearance of any kind in the ''Super Mario'' franchise. Link is one of the lighter heavyweight racers, befitting his much taller size, and he shares his stats with [[Rosalina]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Waluigi]], and [[Roy Koopa|Roy]]. Although this Link is the Hero of the Skies from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'', his proportions have been altered slightly to fit the ''Super Mario'' franchise aesthetic: he has a slightly larger head and eyes, and is left-handed as opposed to right-handed like in ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''.


====''Super Smash Bros.''====
The [[Master Cycle]], a [[bike]] based on Link's [[Master Sword]] and his horse [[zeldawiki:Epona|Epona]], appears as one of four additional vehicle bodies, along with a ''The Legend of Zelda''-themed set of [[tire]]s, the [[Triforce Tires]], and a ''The Legend of Zelda''-themed [[glider]], the [[Hylian Kite]]. A ''The Legend of Zelda''-themed course called [[Hyrule Circuit]] also appears as part of the [[Triforce Cup]]. His kart symbol is the [[zeldawiki:Royal Crest|Royal Crest]]. During his tricks, he wields the Master Sword and shows off the Triforce.
[[File:LinkSmash.PNG|thumb|left|Link's artwork from ''Super Smash Bros.''.]]
 
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[[File:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Art - Link.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Artwork of Link on the Master Cycle holding a [[boomerang]] from ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'']]
Link appears in all four [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]] as a default character. In the first ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', he is the first character fought in single player mode, on [[Hyrule Castle]]. His appearance is based off his ''[[Wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' incarnation.  
Link reappears in the [[Nintendo Switch]] game ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', available as part of the base game. He is available from the start, and is still among the lightest heavyweight characters, sharing his statistics with Rosalina, [[King Boo]], and [[Pauline]]. The game's July 2018 update also added the Hero of the Wild from ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'', alongside the [[Master Cycle Zero]], [[Ancient Tires]], and [[Paraglider (The Legend of Zelda)|Paraglider]] parts. Upon being added, the Hero of the Wild became the default Link, while the Hero of the Skies was relegated to being an alternate character. Like the Hero of the Skies, the Hero of the Wild is left-handed despite being right-handed in his respective game; however, they also share the same voice actor.
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Despite sharing some of the same part colors for items that change, the two Links have some noticeable differences. In regard to the Hero of the Wild, his kart symbol is the [[zeldawiki:Crest of the Sheikah|Crest of the Sheikah]] as it appears on the [[zeldawiki:Sheikah Slate|Sheikah Slate]] instead of the [[zeldawiki:Royal Crest|Royal Crest]], and he uses a [[zeldawiki:Guardian Sword++|Guardian Sword++]] instead of the Master Sword when performing tricks. The two variants have different horn sounds, which plays when pressing {{button|switch|l}} without any items; Link's horn is based on a sound from [[zeldawiki:Hyrule Warriors|Hyrule Warriors]] and Champion's Tunic Link's horn is based on the [[zeldawiki:Sheikah Slate|Sheikah Slate]]. Before the 2.3.0 update,<ref>balladofwindfishes (June 24, 2023). [https://www.reddit.com/r/mariokart/comments/14hdedg/comment/jpcn05t The experiment was just to pick BotW Link and see if CPU tunic Link was ever picked as a CPU in vs mode]. ''Reddit''. Retrieved July 13, 2023. ([http://archive.today/k4S6G Archived] July 13, 2023, 18:44:57 UTC via archive.today.)</ref> due to being two distinct incarnations of Link, the Hero of the Skies could also appear in a race if Hero of the Wild had already been selected and vice versa, while both could appear in a race if neither had been selected as well. Additionally, as CPUs, the vehicle combinations they use are almost completely different, with the only exception being the [[Standard Kart]], [[Standard (tire)|Standard]] tires, and [[Super Glider]] combination that is shared with most CPUs.
 
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', on the map in the [[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing]] commercial, a road in Queens named "Link Street" is shown, which is a reference to Link.
 
===Unused appearances===
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''====
[[File:Beta MLSS Link.png|frame]]
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Link was [[List of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga pre-release and unused content#Unused Cameos|meant to appear]] at [[Starbeans Cafe]] along with other non-''Mario'' character cameos. He would have given Mario and Luigi the Triforce. In the final game, all of the Nintendo cameos are replaced with [[Professor E. Gadd]], and the Triforce is replaced with the [[Great Force]].


====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
[[File:MeleeLink.jpg|thumb|left|Link as he appeared in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
A costume for Mario based on Link seems to have been planned for ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', but has not been implemented.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Super_Mario_Odyssey#Unused_Costumes Super Mario Odyssey § Unused Costumes]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.</ref>
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In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Link is fought in the [[Underground Maze]] in Adventure Mode. He is fought many different times (wearing a different tunic each time) as fighters search for the Triforce to end the level.


Link's Bomb attack is not as strong as throwing the [[Bob-omb]] item, but can still do medium damage to the opponent. His Bow and Arrows, as well as his Boomerang, are his main long range attacks. At close range, Link can use the Master Sword to attack and the Hylian Shield to defend. He uses his Hookshot as grab move, which can be attached to the stage to prevent him from falling.  
==History in other media==
Link has had interactions and association with characters and other elements of the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise in various other forms of media.


A younger version of Link, called [[Young Link]], is also playable in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', much in the same manner that [[Mario]] and [[Baby Mario]] often appear in the same game. Additionally, a doppelganger of Link, known as [[Dark Link]], is a boss-type enemy that can be fought in the game during its Adventure mode. All three Links are based off their ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' appearance.  
===''Club Nintendo''===
[[File:LinkCN.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.55|Link as seen in the ''Club Nintendo'' comic "Mario in Mariozilla"]]
Link also makes several appearances in the ''Super Mario''-based comics within the German [[Club Nintendo (magazine)|''Club Nintendo'' magazine]], his appearance based upon that in the original ''The Legend of Zelda''. He debuts in "[[Super Mario: Die Bescherung]]", celebrating a Christmas party in the [[Mario Bros.' House]]. His role in this story is minor, though he has a brief speaking part at the end, mistrusting the realness of [[Santa Claus]].


====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
In "[[Super Mario: Die Verwandlung]]", Dr. Light constantly mistakes Mario for Link. One of these confusions also implies that Link has undergone an aesthetic surgery by Light.
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[[File:Link SSBB.png|frame]]
Link was also the first character to be announced for the new game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Link's [[Final Smash]] is the [[Link#Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]]. His moveset has been altered to match his appearance from ''[[ZeldaWiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', which gives him the Gale Boomerang as well as a chargeable Spin Attack. Link's grab move, the Clawshot, can be used as a [[Tether Recovery]]. Link has a new voice actor in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''Akira Sasanuma'', who voiced him in ''Twilight Princess''. Dark Link is also in this game, as one of Link's Alternative Costumes. [[Toon Link]], the Link incarnation from ''[[Wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', also appears in the game, with a similar moveset to Link's.


=====Role in the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Story|Subspace Emissary]]=====
In "[[Warios Weihnachtsmärchen]]", Link appears in the role of the [[Ghosts of Christmas#Ghost of Present|Ghost of Present]]. Like in the story it is based on, Link takes [[Wario]] to see those he had upset earlier.
[[File:SubspaceIntro-Link.png|thumb|Link's snapshot in the Subspace Emissary.]]
While walking through a forest, Links finds the Master Sword. Taking it in hand, he meets up with [[Yoshi]], forming an alliance. They later meet [[Mario]] and [[Pit]], though under circumstances where Mario/Link defeats an evil copy of [[Zelda]]/[[Princess Peach|Peach]], leading to a fight. The two groups come to an understanding (and [[Kirby]] joins up as well) and unite as they see [[King Dedede]] driving off with [[Ness]], [[Luigi]], and the captured Princess.


They come to Dedede's base, only to find that [[Bowser]] has beaten them to it, taking the Princess off in his [[Koopa Clown Car]]. The team grows in size as they meet with [[Ike]], [[Marth]], [[Lucas]], the [[Pokémon Trainer]], and the [[Ice Climbers]]. The remaining heroes join them as they enter Subspace. Link is among the many that falls to [[Tabuu]]'s [[Off Waves]], only to be revived by Kirby. He and Zelda come across [[Ganondorf]]'s trophy and revive him, forming a temporary alliance as everyone teams up to defeat Tabuu.
In "[[Mario in Mariozilla]]", he is seen in the [[Empire State Building]], studying a map together with [[Dr. Light]], who lives there. Link's actual role is unknown, though it appears that he works as Light's assistant. He also comments on a "magic cap" Light gave to Mario in order to make him incognito - actually a simple paper bag pulled over his head - in the way that it "becomes" him.


=====[[Solid Snake]] Codec Conversation=====
Link, alongside [[Kirby]], is Mario's ally in the comic "[[Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens]]". During the events of this story, he lives in a [[Brooklyn]] [[Nintendo Skyscraper|skyscraper]] and fights against [[Abigor]] and his demonic fellows who plan to take over the building. He does so by making use of a magic serum which turns him and his allies into aggressive ghostbusters. In this form, he has green skin, black armor, and a fire sword.
*'''Snake''': [[Otacon]], who's the guy with the sword?
 
*'''[[Otacon]]''': That's Link. He's the hero of Hyrule. That blade in his hand is called the Master Sword, also known as the "Blade of Evil's Bane." He also has a whole arsenal of items at his disposal--bombs and arrows, a shield, a boomerang, and a Clawshot. He's a force to be reckoned with.
===DiC cartoons===
*'''Snake''': Gear is only useful when it's used at the right time and place. Just lugging a ton of it around doesn't do you any good.
====''The Legend of Zelda''====
*'''Otacon''': ...I, uh... I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Snake.
Link received his own television show with ''[[The Legend of Zelda (television series)|The Legend of Zelda]]''. It aired under the ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' syndication, with the animated ''Mario'' segments running Monday through Thursday, and being replaced by ''The Legend of Zelda'' segments on Fridays. ''The Legend of Zelda'' segments still received an accompanying live-action [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] short. The series revolved around Link and [[Princess Zelda]] protecting the Triforce of Wisdom from [[Ganon]].
*'''Snake''': What's that supposed to mean?
*'''Otacon''': You tell me, Mr. Utility Belt.
*'''Snake''': ...


====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
====''Captain N: The Game Master''====
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[[File:ZeldaLinkN.png|thumb|Link, in between Zelda and Captain N in ''Captain N: The Game Master'']]
Link will reappear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' as a playable character along with Toon Link. He retains the design from his incarnation in ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'', albeit with a color scheme derived from his incarnation in ''[[ZeldaWiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]''. He has been stated to have several buffs, including the ability to meteor smash with his down aerial attack. Link retains all of his special moves from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', but he will receive several new variations of his special moves along with the other playable characters. [[Masahiro Sakurai|Sakurai]] revealed on [[Miiverse]] that one of his palette swaps is based on his ordinary clothes from ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''.
Link and Zelda appear in ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'', borrowing their appearance and personality from the aforementioned ''The Legend of Zelda'' cartoon. Jonathan Potts returned to voice Link in the series. Link was also a major character in the Valiant [[Nintendo Comics System]] line of ''Captain N: The Game Master''.


====Special Moves====
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
=====Hookshot/Clawshot=====
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Link appears in every ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' game as a default playable character. Most of Link's standard attacks make use of the [[Master Sword]], while his specials are all attacks or items from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series.
The '''Hookshot''' is Link's grab move in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. It is also [[Young Link]]'s grab in ''Melee'' and Toon Link's in ''Brawl''. In ''Melee'', the size of the chain differs depending on the user but is otherwise identical. Both characters could use it as a last effort to return to the stage, like Samus's grapple beam; however, it doesn't automatically aim itself and can miss.


The move returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' as the '''Clawshot'''. For the game, the name and design have been changed to fit the ''Twilight Princess'' design of Link. This move can be used as a [[Tether Recovery]]. In contrast to the Hookshot of ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the Clawshot automatically targets the nearest ledge when using it as a tether recovery; this avoids the targeting process of the Hookshot, which was deemed too difficult. Aside from its name, appearance and auto targeting, the move is unchanged from Link's version of the Hookshot.
====''Super Smash Bros.''====
[[File:Link SSB Artwork.png|thumb|left|Link's artwork from ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
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In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Link is one of the default playable characters. Specifically, he is the "[[zeldawiki:Hero of Time|Hero of Time]]" from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. Link is the first character fought in single player mode, on [[Hyrule Castle]].


=====Hero's Bow=====
Link's standard special move in this game is the [[smashwiki:Boomerang|Boomerang]], in which Link tosses a boomerang to damage opponents. His up special move is the [[smashwiki:Spin Attack|Spin Attack]], in which he spins around rapidly to deal damage; and his down special is [[smashwiki:Bomb (Link)|Bomb]], in which Link pulls out a bomb to throw. In addition, Link's grab move uses the [[zeldawiki:Hookshot|Hookshot]], an item also taking its appearance from ''Ocarina of Time'' that can also be used as a [[smashwiki:Wall grapple|wall grapple]]. Link's up and down aerials are the [[zeldawiki:Jump Thrust|Jump Thrust]] and [[zeldawiki:Down Thrust|Down Thrust]], both of which originated in ''[[zeldawiki:Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''.
[[File:Hero's Bow.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''Hero's Bow''']]
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'''Hero's Bow''' is a move used by Link and [[Toon Link]] in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It first appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', where it replaces the [[#Boomerang|Boomerang]] as Link's standard special move. The attack is kept as one of Link's moves in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'', under the name of '''Hero's Bow''' (based on ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''). Toon Link keeps Link's old Hero's Bow move, however. Hero's Bow can be used by [[Kirby]] as well, but only if he sucks up Link or Toon Link's powers. [[Young Link]] has a similar attack, the [[Fire Bow]].


When the attack is used, Link pulls out a bow and arrow and starts aiming. The attack can be charged up by holding the button. This does not increase the power of the move, but the arrow is able to travel farther if the move is charged. Hero's Bow can be executed in mid-air as well, but doing so makes it harder to control the firing.
Two of Link's alternate colorations in this game are based upon the [[zeldawiki:Goron Tunic|Goron]] and [[zeldawiki:Zora Tunic|Zora Tunics]] from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', while his final coloration is based upon his outfit after collecting the [[zeldawiki:Blue Ring|Blue Ring]] in the original ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]''.
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=====Boomerang=====
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
[[File:Link's Boomerang Move.jpg|thumb|200px|right|'''Boomerang''']]
[[File:MeleeLink.jpg|thumb|left|Link as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'']]
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'''Boomerang''' is a special move performed by both Link and his younger counterpart, [[Young Link]], and is used by [[Toon Link]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', it is Link's Standard {{button|gcn|B}} move. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', it has been replaced by the [[#Bow|Bow]] as the Standard {{button|gcn|B}} move and has become his Side {{button|gcn|B}} move. It is also Young Link's Side {{button|gcn|B}} move in ''Melee''. In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Link's Boomerang is replaced by the [[#Gale Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]], but the Boomerang returns as Toon Link's side special move. In the first ''Super Smash Bros.'' only, [[Kirby]] is able to use Boomerang if he sucks up Link's abilities.
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Link returns as a playable character, though some of his moves have been changed. His standard special attack has been replaced with the [[smashwiki:Hero's Bow|Bow]], which lets Link shoot an arrow that can be charged; the boomerang has instead been made his side special move. His other specials are kept the same, as has the Hookshot. This is also the first ''Super Smash Bros.'' game to feature Link's ability to use his [[zeldawiki:Hylian Shield|Hylian Shield]] to defend himself from projectile attacks while standing still.


=====Gale Boomerang=====
In the game's Adventure Mode, Link is fought in the [[Underground Maze]] stage. He can be found at fake pedestals for the Master Sword (wearing a different tunic each time) as fighters search for the Triforce to end the level. [[Young Link]], Link's childhood self from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', is also a separate playable character, much in the same manner that [[Mario]] and [[Baby Mario]] often appear in the same games.
[[File:Gale Boomerang.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''Gale Boomerang''']]
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'''Gale Boomerang''' is one of Link's new [[List of Super Smash Bros. special moves|Special Moves]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]''. It is Link's Side Special Move in the game. When used, he tosses the Gale Boomerang at the foe. This does minor damage, but can go very far, and can be curved very slightly. Upon return, however, if someone is hit, they get hit by a tiny tornado that comes from the Boomerang. This slightly moves the hit character towards Link. The Gale Boomerang replaces the [[#Boomerang|Boomerang]] from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Link's entrance to a battle is spinning around on a tornado that appears to be the one from the Gale Boomerang.
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Additionally, a doppelganger of Link, known as '''Dark Link''', appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' as the opponent in [[smashwiki:Event 18: Link's Adventure|Event 18: Link's Adventure]]. In the battle, the player controls a red-clad Link, who has two [[extra life|extra lives]]. The fighter must defeat Dark Link, who also has two lives. The two swordsmen are fought at the Temple, with no time limit. This Event Match is a reference to the ending of  ''[[zeldawiki:Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', where a similar Dark Link served as the game's final boss.
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=====Spin Attack=====
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
[[File:BrawlSpinAttack.jpg|thumb|200px|right|'''Spin Attack''']]
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'''Spin Attack''' is an attack that can be used by Link, [[Young Link]] and [[Toon Link]] in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It is their Up Special Move. Link or Young Link spin around with their swords held out, severely damaging anyone who gets hit. The attack can also be used while jumping, acting as Link and Young Link's third jump. When an opponent is hit by Young Link's ground attack, the attack lasts longer. The attack returns as Link and Toon Link's Up Special Move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', but this time, the move can be charged up for a stronger hit. This move, along with Donkey Kong's Spinning Kong move, acts different when on the ground. If used in the air, Link will be put into a helpless state once the move finishes.
Link was the first character to be announced for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Unlike in previous installments, this Link is the "Hero of Twilight", the descendant of the Hero of Time and the protagonist of ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''. This Link's moveset also references ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' in a number of ways. The bow (now called "Hero's Bow") and bombs have been aesthetically updated to match their ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' designs, while the boomerang has been replaced with the [[smashwiki:Gale Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]], which generates a whirlwind that can drag in opponents as it returns. The Hookshot has also been replaced with the [[zeldawiki:Clawshot|Clawshot]] from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'', which, when used offstage, can home in on edges and grab them unlike the Hookshot; however, it is now a tether recovery, as opposed to a wall grapple. Link also has a Final Smash called [[smashwiki:Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]]. Dark Link also appears in the game, both as one of Link's alternative colors and as an opponent in an Event Match. The "Hero of Winds" from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'' also appears in the game as a playable character under the name [[Toon Link]], complete with a moveset very similar to Link's.


=====Bomb=====
Dark Link also reappears in this game, where he returns in two Event Matches. The first, [[smashwiki:Event 18: Dark Link Duel|Event 18: Dark Link Duel]], is similar to the match from Melee, but it is fought on the [[Bridge of Eldin]] instead, and is a stamina match rather than using lives. The second, [[smashwiki:Co-Op Event 7: Battle of the Dark Sides|Co-Op Event 7: Battle of the Dark Sides]], is the same as Dark Link Duel, but with the addition of [[Samus]] and [[False Character|her counterpart]] assisting Link and Dark Link, respectively.
[[File:BrawlBomb.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''Bomb''']]
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'''Bomb''' is Link's, [[Toon Link]]'s and [[Young Link]]'s Down Special Move. They pull out a Bomb with its fuse lit. They hold the Bomb until it is thrown. Once thrown, the Bomb either stays at the spot it was thrown to and explode a few moments later or explode on impact. The former is more common in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' However, the Bomb explodes even if Link, Toon Link or Young Link are holding it for too long. Additionally, the two are unable to pick up items while holding the Bomb. Young Link and Toon Link can not throw their Bombs as far, and they do not cause as much damage, but they are able to run away from the explosion quicker. Toon Link's blast radius, however, is twice as big as Link's blast radius, and the Bombs are harder to see. When using this bomb however, the player must be careful not to get caught in the blast.


Although the Bombs do decent damage, their knockback is minor compared to the [[Bob-omb]] item. When Link has the item in his hand, waiting 5 seconds and then double jump and pressing Up {{button|gcn|B}} causes the Bomb to explode, letting the player use Up {{button|gcn|B}} one more time, which useful for recovering but requires good timing.
Versions of Dark Link also appear as palette swaps for both Link and Toon Link. Link's is based on the [[zeldawiki:Dark Interlopers|"interlopers"]] from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', whereas Toon Link's is based off Shadow Link from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]''.
=====Role in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]]=====
[[File:SubspaceIntro-Link.png|thumb|left|Link's snapshot in the Subspace Emissary]]
While walking through a forest, Links finds the Master Sword. Taking it in hand, he meets up with [[Yoshi]], forming an alliance. They later meet [[Mario]] and [[Pit (character)|Pit]], though under circumstances where Mario/Link defeats an evil copy of [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]/[[Princess Peach|Peach]], leading to a fight. The two groups come to an understanding (and [[Kirby]] joins up as well) and unite as they see [[King Dedede]] driving off with [[Ness]], [[Luigi]], and the captured Princess.


=====Triforce Slash=====
They come to Dedede's base, only to find that [[Bowser]] has beaten them to it, taking the Princess off in his [[Koopa Clown Car]]. The team grows in size as they meet with [[Ike]], [[Marth]], [[Lucas]], the [[Pokémon Trainer]], and the [[Ice Climbers]]. The remaining heroes join them as they enter [[Subspace (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Subspace]]. Link is among the many that falls to [[Tabuu]]'s Off Waves, later revived by Kirby. He and Zelda come across [[Ganondorf]]'s trophy and revive him, forming a temporary alliance as everyone teams up to defeat Tabuu.
[[File:TriforceSlash2.jpg|thumb|200px|right|'''Triforce Slash''']]
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The '''Triforce Slash''' is Link's and [[Toon Link]]'s [[Final Smash]] move in  ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]''. Once the [[Smash Ball]] is collected, the Triforce on Link's hand starts to glow. He then uses a Triforce to trap another player. He then slashes away furiously, severely injuring the player. The final blow is the strongest, and has a high chance of KO'ing an opponent. However, an opponent can survive, if they are lucky enough to land on solid ground. This attack is easily performed in mid-air as well. Toon Link's Final Smash is a slightly modified version of this move.


There are some differences between the Triforce attacks used by Link and Toon Link:
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====
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Link reappears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' as a playable character along with Toon Link. Due to these games' more vibrant aesthetic, Link has a noticeably brighter color scheme than in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', though is still based on his appearance in ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''. Link retains much of his moveset from the previous game, though some of his non-special moves have been altered, such as his down aerial gaining a meteor smash effect and gaining the [[zeldawiki:Jump Slash|Jump Slash]] as his new dash attack. Link's Hylian Shield can also now block projectiles while crouching and walking.


*When Link hits with the Master Sword, it makes a slash sound, but when Toon Link swipes with his sword, it makes a 'slosh' sound.
Link retains all of his alternate costumes from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', while gaining two more: one based on the clothes worn by the "Hero of the Skies" during the beginning of ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'', and another based on [[zeldawiki:Fierce Deity|Fierce Deity Link]], a transformation Link can obtain at the end of ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''.<ref>Koczwara, Michael (September 6, 2014). [http://mariopartylegacy.com/2014/09/new-details-from-super-smash-bros-for-3ds-event-in-japan/ New Details from Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Event in Japan]. ''Mario Party Legacy''. Retrieved September 10, 2014.</ref>
*Link can shoot from far away, and the Triforce will make contact, but with Toon Link, he has to be right next to an opponent.
*The Triforce does not hurt foes when they are in the Triforce Slash target's launching range when Link fires, but when Toon Link fires, it does 10% damage.
*Toon Link's triforce is smaller in appearance.
*Link's Triforce is a light gold, while Toon Link's is a bit darker.


In ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, every Link gets a Triforce on the back of his left hand, except for in the [[Wii]] version of ''[[ZeldaWiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'' where he has it on the back of his right hand. Sakurai mentions that for this Final Smash, Link releases the Triforce he has in his hand and traps his opponents inside of it. This move hasn't been seen in any ''Zelda'' game, however Puppet Zelda in ''Twilight Princess'' used the Triforce as an attack similar to this.
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
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[[File:03-Link.png|thumb|100px|Link's stock icon]]
Link returns as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', alongside Young Link and Toon Link. This time, the Hero of Twilight has been succeeded by the "Hero of the Wild", the protagonist of ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''. For the first time in the series, Link joins [[Mario]] himself as one of the co-mascots of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', as the two are frequently marketed and paired together to advertise and showcase the game.
 
Compared to his predecessors, Link takes on many different stances during battle. While this is purely aesthetic in some instances, he also leans further when performing attacks, giving them greater range, yet making his hurtbox more vulnerable to attacks. On a related note, the blade of his [[Master Sword]] is longer, increasing the range in his attacks, and his forward smash's first hit is capable of firing a [[zeldawiki:Sword Beam|Sword Beam]] while his damage is at 0%. Like his fellow ''The Legend of Zelda'' fighters, Link's victory theme has been changed to a new arrangement of their home series' main theme.
 
The [[zeldawiki:Hero of the Wild Set|Hero of the Wild]] set of clothes from ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'', which resembles Link's classic design, also appears an alternate costume. Although Link uses a regular Boomerang like he does in ''Super Smash Bros.'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', his other special moves noticeably deviate from his predecessors': [[smashwiki:Bow and Arrows|his Bow]] is capable of firing two arrows at once, he uses the [[smashwiki:Remote Bomb|Remote Bomb]] [[zeldawiki:Rune|Rune]] instead of his Bombs as his down special, and [[smashwiki:Ancient Bow and Arrow|his Final Smash]] uses an [[zeldawiki:Ancient Bow|Ancient Bow]] to fire an [[zeldawiki:Ancient Arrow|Ancient Arrow]].
 
Some of Link's normal moves are also different compared to his predecessors. Due to neither the Hookshot nor the Clawshot appearing in ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'', Link's grab consists of him quickly putting his Hylian Shield on his back in order to reach out with his left hand. Although this makes his grab much faster overall, it also results in his grab having much shorter range and lacking a tether recovery compared to his predecessors. As another reference to ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'', the first hit of Link's forward smash is capable of firing a [[zeldawiki:Sword Beam|Sword Beam]] while his damage is at 0%, granting him yet another projectile (aforementioned above).
 
Compared to his predecessors, Link sports better mobility, higher jumps, faster short hop timing, less landing lag for his aerials, and a higher overall damage output. The reintroduction of the directional air dodge, the ability to use aerials on ladders, and the improved dash cancel mechanic also indirectly benefit Link to varying degrees. Link's dash attack, up aerial, and down aerials are now referred to their names in-game, while his forward smash is now called Sword Slice.
=====Classic Mode route=====
By completing Link's Classic Mode route, it is possible to unlock [[King K. Rool]], the [[Ice Climbers]], [[Simon Belmont|Simon]], [[Meta Knight]], [[Solid Snake|Snake]], [[Young Link]], [[Richter Belmont|Richter]], or [[Toon Link]]. Link's Classic Mode route pits him against characters that are in some way associated with darkness, with the fight against the dark-costumed Link being a reference to Dark Link.
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|[[Dark Pit]]
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|[[Reset Bomb Forest]]
|Dark Pit's Theme
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|[[Ridley]]
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|[[Norfair]]
|Vs. Ridley
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!3
|[[Bayonetta]]
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|[[Umbra Clock Tower]]
|One Of A Kind
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!4
|[[Dark Samus]]
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|[[Frigate Orpheon]]
|Boss Battle 4 - Metroid: Samus Returns
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!5
|[[Ganondorf]]
|Team Battle<br>('''Ally:''' [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]])
|[[Gerudo Valley]]
|Gerudo Valley
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!6
|Link (dark costume)
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|[[Temple (stage)|Temple]]
|Great Temple / Temple
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!Final
|[[Ganon]]
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|Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form
|}
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===''WarioWare'' series===
===''Captain Rainbow''===
Link appears in several ''[[WarioWare]]'' games. He usually is a playable character in [[9-Volt]]'s and [[18-Volt]]'s [[microgame]]s.
[[File:Mario Link portraits Captain Rainbow.png|thumb|Portraits of Mario and Link above Tracy's throne]]
Though Link himself does not make a direct appearance in ''[[Captain Rainbow]]'', there is a cameo of Link in the form of a portrait of him above [[zeldawiki:Crazy Tracy|Tracy]]'s throne, next to a portrait of [[Mario]]. The Link picture depicts his artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''.
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====''WarioWare: Mega Microgame$!!''====
==Portrayals==
[[File:Zelda Microgame.png|thumb|right|Link, in the Legend of Zelda microgame.]]
Link has been portrayed by the following people:
Link appears in the [[The Legend of Zelda (WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!)|Legend of Zelda]] microgame, in which he appears in the first screen from the original Legend of Zelda game and must make his way into the cave.
*{{wp|Jonathan Potts}} voiced Link in DiC's ''[[The Legend of Zelda (television series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' and ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' cartoons.
*{{wp|Nobuyuki Hiyama}}, who later voiced [[Topper]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', voiced Link's "Hero of Time" incarnation. His voice clips from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' were used in ''Super Smash Bros.'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.
*[[nwiki:Akira Sasanuma|Akira Sasanuma]] voiced Link's "Hero of Twilight" incarnation. His voice clips from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' were used in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
*{{wp|Takashi Ōhara}} voiced Link's "Hero of the Sky" incarnation in ''Mario Kart 8'', reprising his role from ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''. The Champion's Tunic Link in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' reuses Ōhara's portrayal.
*Kengo Takanashi voiced Link's "Hero of the Wild" incarnation in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', reprising his role from ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''.


====''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''====
==Profiles and statistics==
In the [[Ocarina of Time]] microgame, [[Young Link]] must draw his sword from its pedestal. This turns him into Adult Link at Level 1, old Link (with a grey beard) at Level 2, and, at level 3, into a Cucco.  
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart 8''====
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|Hero of the Skies Link's emblems from ''Mario Kart 8''
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*'''Weight Class''': Heavy
*'''Stats'''
**'''Speed'''
***'''Ground''': 4.25
***'''Water''': 4.75
***'''Air''': 4.25
***'''Anti-Gravity''': 4.5
**'''Acceleration''':  2.25
**'''Weight''':  4.25
**'''Handling'''
***'''Ground''': 2.75
***'''Water''': 2.75
***'''Air''': 2.5
***'''Anti-Gravity''': 3
**'''Traction''': 3.5
**'''Mini-Turbo''': 2
;Staff ghost time
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!Hyrule Circuit
|Nin★Claudi
|United Kingdom
|2:11.156
|Master Cycle
|Triforce Tires
|Hylian Kite
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In the [[The Wind Waker|Wind Waker]] microgame, [[Toon Link]] must glide over the sea to a safe landing point, holding a deku leaf.
====''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
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|Hero of the Wild Link's emblem from ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''
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*'''Weight Class''': Heavy
*'''Vehicle Size''': Big
*'''Stats'''
**'''Speed'''
***'''Ground''':  4
***'''Water''': 4.25
***'''Air''': 4.5
***'''Anti-Gravity''': 3.75
**'''Acceleration''': 3.25
**'''Weight''': 3.75
**'''Handling'''
***'''Ground''': 3.25
***'''Water''': 2.75
***'''Air''': 3.25
***'''Anti-Gravity''': 3.25
**'''Traction''': 3.75
**'''Mini-Turbo''': 3.25
;150cc staff ghost time
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!width=5% rowspan=2|Time
!width=30% colspan=3|Vehicle Combination
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!width=10%|Body
!width=10%|Tires
!width=10%|Glider
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!Hyrule Circuit
|Nin★Mitsu
|Japan
|2:08.616
|Master Cycle
|Triforce Tires
|Hylian Kite
|}
;200cc staff ghost time
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|-style="background:gold"
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!width=10% rowspan=2|Staff Name
!width=10% rowspan=2|Country
!width=5% rowspan=2|Time
!width=30% colspan=3|Vehicle Combination
|-style="background:gold"
!width=10%|Body
!width=10%|Tires
!width=10%|Glider
|-
!Hyrule Circuit
|Nin★Mark
|Netherlands
|1:40.394
|Master Cycle
|Triforce Tires
|Hylian Kite
|}


===''Mario Kart 8''===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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====''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''====
[[File:Link mk8.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Link in ''Mario Kart 8''.]]
[[File:SSB64 Link.gif|thumb|Link in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
Link will appear as a DLC character in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', included in the first of two downloadable content packs to be released in November 2014. His appearance is based upon that of his incarnation in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]''.<ref>http://store.nintendo.co.uk/wii-u-ddc/the-legend-of-zelda-x-mario-kart-8-aoc-pack-digital-download/10991121.html?utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=Tradedoubler&utm_campaign=VigLink%20UK</ref>
*'''Bio''': ''Link is the valiant boy hero of "The Legend of Zelda" series in which he fights against the evil Ganon to recover the Triforce. Though his tools may change with each adventure, his strength and righteousness remain constant. With his trusty sword and a variety of weapons, he takes adventure head on!''


==Official Profiles and Statistics==
====''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''====
===Profile Information from ''Super Smash Bros.''===
=====Bio=====
[[File:SSB64 Link.gif|thumb|'''Link''' in ''Super Smash Bros.''.]]
''A sword-wielding hero who also boasts long-range attacks.''
''Link is the valiant boy hero of "The Legend of Zelda" series in which he fights against the evil Ganon to recover the Triforce. Though his tools may change with each adventure, his strength and righteousness remain constant. With his trusty sword and a variety of weapons, he takes adventure head on!''
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===Trophy Information===
=====Trophies=====
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
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!width="1%"|#
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!width="13%"|Name
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!width="15%"|Image
!width="21%" |First Game / Move
!width="21%"|Game / Move
!width="50%" |Description
!width="50%"|Description
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|align=center | 7
|align=center|7
|align=center | Link<br>(Classic)
|align=center|Link<br>(Classic)
|[[File:trophy7.PNG|100px|center]]
|[[File:trophy7.png|100px|center]]
|align=center | The Legend of Zelda<br>07/87
|align=center|The Legend of Zelda<br>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.
|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.
|-
|-
|align=center | 8
|align=center|8
|align=center | Link [Smash]<br>(Adventure)
|align=center|Link [Smash]<br>(Adventure)
|[[File:trophy8.PNG|center|100px]]
|[[File:trophy8.png|center|100px]]
|align=center | {{button|gcn|B}}: Bow<br>Smash {{button|gcn|B}}: Boomerang
|align=center|{{button|gcn|B}}: Bow<br>Smash {{button|gcn|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.
|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.
|-
|-
|align=center | 9
|align=center|9
|align=center | Link [Smash]<br>(All-Star)
|align=center|Link [Smash]<br>(All-Star)
|[[File:trophy9.PNG|center|100px]]
|[[File:trophy9.png|center|100px]]
|align=center | Up & {{button|gcn|B}}: Spin Attack<br>Down & {{button|gcn|B}}: Bomb
|align=center|Up & {{button|gcn|B}}: Spin Attack<br>Down & {{button|gcn|B}}: Bomb
|Link's Bow, Boomerang, and Bombs all take time to wield, so you may want to try drawing them in mid-air to prevent your foes from attacking you while you're vulnerable. The Spin Attack can score consecutive mid-air 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.
|Link's Bow, Boomerang, and Bombs all take time to wield, so you may want to try drawing them in mid-air to prevent your foes from attacking you while you're vulnerable. The Spin Attack can score consecutive mid-air 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.
|}
|}


====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
====''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''====
=====Bios=====
*'''Instruction booklet''': ''A warrior from distant Hyrule. His sword and projectiles make him a versatile fighter.''
*'''Website''': ''The hero of The Legend of Zelda series.''<br>
:''The design of this particular Link comes from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.''<br>
 
:''Link wields the Master Sword and a diverse arsenal of equipment.'''<br>
:''Use all of his weapons to adapt to the ebb and flow of battle.''<br>
 
=====Trophies=====
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|-
!width="1%" |#
!width="1%"|#
!width="13%" |Name
!width="13%"|Name
!width="15%" |Image
!width="15%"|Image
!width="21%" |Appearance(s)
!width="21%"|Appearance(s)
!width="50%" |Description
!width="50%"|Description
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|align=center | 5
|align=center|5
|align=center | Link
|align=center|Link
|[[File:BrawlTrophy005.png|100px|center]]
|[[File:BrawlTrophy005.png|100px|center]]
|align=center | '''NES''' The Legend of Zelda <br> '''WII''' The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
|align=center|'''NES''' The Legend of Zelda <br> '''WII''' The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
|align=center | 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.
|align=center|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.
|-
|-
|align=center | 6
|align=center|339
|align=center | Triforce Slash
|align=center|[[zeldawiki:Wolf Link|Wolf Link]]
|[[File:BrawlTrophy006.png|100px|center]]
|align=center |'''WII''' [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
|align=center | 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.
|-
|align=center | 339
|align=center | [[zeldawiki:Wolf Link|Wolf Link]]
|[[File:BrawlTrophy339.png|100px|center]]
|[[File:BrawlTrophy339.png|100px|center]]
|align=center | '''WII''' The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess  
|align=center|'''WII''' The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess  
|align=center | Link's alternate form in the Twilight Realm. In this form, he cannot use weapons such as swords or shields, but he can attack with a ferocious wolf bite. He also has a number of unique skills inherent to his beast form, such as a keen sense of smell, the ability to dig, and a loud wolf howl.
|align=center|Link's alternate form in the Twilight Realm. In this form, he cannot use weapons such as swords or shields, but he can attack with a ferocious wolf bite. He also has a number of unique skills inherent to his beast form, such as a keen sense of smell, the ability to dig, and a loud wolf howl.
|}
|}


===Stickers===
=====Stickers=====
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|''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''
|''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''
|[Slash] - Resistance +27<br>'''Usable by:''' Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
|[Slash] - Resistance +27<br>'''Usable by:''' Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
|}
=====Snake's codec=====
*'''[[Solid Snake|Snake]]''': [[List of Smash Taunt characters#Otacon|Otacon]], who's the guy with the sword?
*'''Otacon''': That's Link. He's the hero of Hyrule. That blade in his hand is called the Master Sword, also known as the "Blade of Evil's Bane." He also has a whole arsenal of items at his disposal--bombs and arrows, a shield, a boomerang, and a Clawshot. He's a force to be reckoned with.
*'''Snake''': Gear is only useful when it's used at the right time and place. Just lugging a ton of it around doesn't do you any good.
*'''Otacon''': ...I, uh... I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Snake.
*'''Snake''': What's that supposed to mean?
*'''Otacon''': You tell me, Mr. Utility Belt.
*'''Snake''': ...
====''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''====
=====Trophies=====
{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
|-
!width="10%"|Name
!Image
!width="20%"|Appears in<br>(Wii U version only)
!Description
|-
!rowspan=2|Link
|align=center|[[File:LinkTrophy3DS.png|100px]]<br>(3DS)
|rowspan=2|'''NES''' The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)<br>'''SNES''' The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992)
|rowspan=2|'''NA:''' ''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?''<br>
'''EU:''' ''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. The hero of Hyrule is really kitted out for a brawl!''
|-
|align=center|[[File:SSB4TrophyLink.png|100px]]<br>(Wii U)
|-
!rowspan=2|Link (Alt.)
|align=center|[[File:LinkTrophyAllStar3DS.png|100px]]<br>(3DS)
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=#FF4433|<span style="color:white">'''NA:''' ''If Link was on a desert island and could only pick 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 his his side smash—the second blow deals more damage and launches harder.<br>
'''EU:''' ''Of all of his weapons, Link's sword may be the most lethal. His down air attack has incredible launching power. What's more, he'll bounce up afterwards, allowing for a follow-up strike. His side smash can also be followed up with a more powerful second blow that sends foes flying - just press the button again straight away.''</span>
|-
|-
|align=center|[[File:Link(alt)TrophyWiiU.png|100px]]<br>(Wii U)
|align=center|'''NES''' The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)<br>'''SNES''' The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992)
|bgcolor=lightblue|'''NA:''' ''If Link was on a desert island and could only take one item, it'd be the Master Sword. This weapon is a 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&ndash;the second blow deals more damage and launches farther.''<br>
'''EU:''' ''Of all of his weapons, Link's sword may be the most lethal. His down air attack has incredible launching power. What's more, he'll bounce up afterwards, allowing for a follow-up strike. His side smash can also be followed up with a more powerful second blow that sends foes flying - just press the button again straight away.''
|-
!bgcolor=#FF4433|<span style="color:white">Adult Link (Ocarina of Time)</span>
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|[[File:LinkOOTTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=#FF4433 align=center|''N/A''
|bgcolor=#FF4433|<span style="color:white">'''NA:''' ''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!''<br>
'''EU:''' ''Link was once a carefree lad living with the Kokiri in Kokiri Forest, but one day, the Great Deku Tree entrusted him with an important task and he had to leave. His quest led him to find the Master Sword, and when he took it, seven years passed in the blink of an eye. Before he knew it, Link had grown into a young man!''</span>
|-
!bgcolor=lightblue|Wolf Link
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|[[File:WolfLinkTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|'''Wii''' The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (11/2006)
|bgcolor=lightblue|'''NA:''' ''Hey, who let a wolf in here? This is the spot for a trophy of Link! The wolf does look cool, though... Oh, oops! That wolf is Link, from Twilight Princess, after he steps into Twilight. It's actually a pretty handy transformation. Maybe the Master Sword can help him transform at will...''<br>
'''EU:''' ''Hold on a sec! Where's our dashing young swordsman? Oh... This IS him, just...in wolf form. When he steps into the eerie Twilight world, Link becomes this rough-looking beast! Luckily, he turns back into normal Link eventually, but with the Master Sword letting him transform at will, he might feel like going wolf again from time to time.''
|-
!bgcolor=lightblue|Triforce Slash (Link)
|bgcolor=lightblue align=center|[[File:TriforceSlashTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|bgcolor=lightblue|
|bgcolor=lightblue|'''NA:''' ''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 opponents off 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.
|}
|}
<small>Red indicates the Trophy or description is exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version.<br>
Blue indicates the Trophy or description is exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>


==''Mario'' Series Appearances==
=====[[Palutena]]'s Guidance=====
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*'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]''': Of all the fighters, Link is the one I most want to take down!
*'''Palutena''': Oh? Why's that?
*'''Pit''': We were born around the same time, and we both use a bow. He's totally ripping off my style.
*'''Viridi''': Puh-lease! Comparing Link to you is like comparing a star to a campfire.
*'''Pit''': What?!
*'''Viridi''': Just look at those chiseled features! His cheekbones could seriously cut glass.
*'''Pit''': Uh, earth to Viridi!
*'''Viridi''': Oh, I'm only kidding. The goddess of nature would never be interested in some hairless monkey!
*'''Palutena''': Oh, humans aren't all that bad. I could introduce you to him, if you'd like.
*'''Viridi''': Hmph. If you insist.
*'''Palutena''': Back to the fight at hand. Pit, you can reflect Link's projectile attacks using your Guardian Orbitars.
*'''Viridi''': Just watch out for his dreamy Clawshot!
 
====amiibo====
*''Link is the main character in The Legend of Zelda games. A young boy living in Hyrule, Link is often given the task of rescuing Princess Zelda and Hyrule from the Gerudo thief Ganondorf. Humble to the end, Link is known not merely as a hero but as a symbol of courage, strength and wisdom as well.''
 
====''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''====
=====Snake's codec=====
(NOTE: Due to the changes to Link's grab, Otacon's mention of the Clawshot was removed.)
*'''Snake''': Otacon, who's the guy with the sword?
*'''Otacon''': That's Link. He's the hero of Hyrule. That blade in his hand is called the Master Sword, also known as the "Blade of Evil's Bane." He also has a whole arsenal of items at his disposal--bombs and arrows, a shield, a boomerang... He's a force to be reckoned with.
*'''Snake''': Gear is only useful when it's used at the right time and place. Just lugging a ton of it around doesn't do you any good.
*'''Otacon''': ...I, uh... I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Snake.
*'''Snake''': What's that supposed to mean?
*'''Otacon''': You tell me, Mr. Utility Belt.
*'''Snake''': ...
 
=====Palutena's Guidance=====
*'''Pit''': I can't put my finger on it, but Link seems...different somehow.
*'''Palutena''': Well, this Link is technically a different person from the Link you fought before. This incarnation is known as the Hero of the Wild. He was once Hyrule's Champion, but he fell into a 100-year slumber after using all his strength to fight the Calamity.
*'''Pit''': 100 years might not be a long time to a goddess like you, Lady Palutena, but that's more than enough time for an entire world to change.
*'''Palutena''': You're right, Pit. When Link woke from the slumber of restoration, not only was his world unrecognizable, he also lost his memory.
*'''Pit''': I can't even imagine what that would be like. Lady Palutena, isn't there something the gods can do to help him restore his memory?
*'''Palutena''': Meddling in the affairs of another world is never a good idea. Although I do like Link, and his swordsmanship is quite impressive. The Master Sword, also known as the sword that seals the darkness, reveals its true strength in the presence of the Calamity.
*'''Pit''': Cool! Does that mean it's OP against Ganondorf?
*'''Palutena''': No, Ganondorf is from a different game. You should really do more research before you jump into a fight. If you expect to win, you need to know your opponent's backstory and abilities. Link has a lot of different weapons at his disposal.
 
=====Super Smash Blog bio=====
"''Link has been redesigned to match his appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. He can now pick up arrows he's fired, and his bombs have been upgraded to remote bombs, so you can set them off when the timing is just right!''"
 
=====[[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Spirits]]=====
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!rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain
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|-
!width=7%|Opponent(s)
!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions
!width=7%|Stage
!width=7%|Song
|-
|93
|[[Master Cycle]]
|[[File:SSBU Master Cycle Spirit.png|100px]]
|''Mario Kart'' Series
|Primary (2)
|Legend
|'''{{color|Grab|limegreen}}'''<br>Speed ↑
|Summoned with a Mach Rider, City Tripper, Excitebike, and {{color|attack|red}}-type core
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|172
|[[Link]]
|[[File:SSBU Link Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|Fighter
|N/A
|N/A
|Classic Mode as Link
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|178
|Link (''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]'')
|[[File:SSBU Link (The Legend of Zelda) Spirit.png|100px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|Primary (3)
|Legend
|'''Neutral'''<br>Sword Attack ↑
|World of Light (Mysterious Dimension); Spirit Board
|[[Young Link]]
|
*The enemy's melee weapons have increased power
*The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly
*The enemy has increased attack power
|[[Find Mii]]
|Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda
|-
|196
|[[zeldawiki:Epona|Epona]]
|[[File:SSBU Epona Spirit.png|100px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|Support (1)
|Ace
|Undamaged Attack & Speed ↑
|Summoned with a Rapidash and Malon core
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|-
|217
|[[zeldawiki:Ricky|Ricky]]
|[[File:SSBU Ricky Spirit.png|100px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|Support (1)
|Novice
|Fist Attack ↑
|World of Light (Light Realm); Spirit Board
|[[Little Mac]]
|
*The enemy loves to jump
*The enemy has increased jump power
|[[Bridge of Eldin]] (Battlefield)
|Tal Tal Heights
|-
|218
|[[zeldawiki:Dimitri|Dimitri (''The Legend of Zelda'')]]{{footnote|main|1}}
|[[File:SSBU Dimitri Spirit.png|100px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|Support (1)
|Novice
|Swimmer
|Spirit Board
|[[Yoshi]], [[Young Link]]
|
*The enemy favors neutral specials
|[[Great Bay]]
|Tal Tal Heights
|-
|219
|[[zeldawiki:Moosh|Moosh]]
|[[File:SSBU Moosh Spirit.png|100px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|Support (2)
|Novice
|Instadrop
|World of Light (Forest Hill); Spirit Board
|[[Bowser]]
|
*The enemy favors down specials
|[[Garden of Hope]] (Battlefield)
|Tal Tal Heights
|-
|223
|[[zeldawiki:Wolf Link|Wolf Link]] & [[Assist Trophy#Midna|Midna]]
|[[File:SSBU Wolf Link & Midna Spirit.png|100px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|Primary (3)
|Legend
|'''{{color|Grab|limegreen}}'''<br>Dash Attack ↑
|Enhanced from Midna
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|231
|[[zeldawiki:Loftwing|Loftwing]]
|[[File:SSBU Loftwing Spirit.png|100px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|Support (1)
|Novice
|Landing Lag ↓
|Spirit Board
|Giant [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]]
|'''Hazard:''' Heavy Wind
*Dangerously high winds are in effect
*The enemy is giant
|[[Skyloft]] (Battlefield)
|Ballad of the Goddess ''(original)''
|-
|233
|[[zeldawiki:Wall Merging|Wall-Merged]] Link
|[[File:SSBU Wall-Merged Link Spirit.png|x100px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|Primary (3)
|Advanced
|'''Neutral'''<br>Can be enhanced to Link (''A Link Between Worlds'') at Lv. 99
|World of Light (Sacred Land); Spirit Board
|[[Mr. Game & Watch]], [[Young Link]]
|
*Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
|[[Flat Zone X]]
|Lorule Main Theme
|-
|234
|Link (''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'')
|[[File:SSBU Link (A Link Between Worlds) Spirit.png|100px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|Primary (3)
|Ace
|'''Neutral'''<br>Weapon Attack ↑
|Enhanced from Wall-Merged Link
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|1322
|Link (''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|Link's Awakening]]''){{footnote|main|2}}
|[[File:SSBU Link (Link's Awakening) Spirit.jpg|100px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|Primary (3)
|Ace
|'''Neutral'''<br>Water Weakness
|Spirit Board (ver. 4.0.0 or later)
|[[Toon Link]]
|'''Rule:''' [[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ''([[Chain Chomp]])''
*Hostile assist trophies will appear
|[[Tortimer Island]]
|Tal Tal Heights
|}
{{footnote|note|1|Originally named "Dimitri" prior to Challenger Pack 5}}
{{footnote|note|2|Originally exclusive to the "Return to Koholint" event that ran from June 14, 2019 to June 18, 2019}}
 
===''Super Mario Maker 2''===
*'''[[Play Nintendo]]:''' "''Transforming into Link using the Master Sword opens up a whole new world of design possibilities for creators. Using his arrows, Link can shoot far off switches that Mario would normally not be able to hit. His new down thrust move with the sword will defeat usually protected enemies like spike-covered Spinies. And with bombs, some walls that would normally be impassable by Mario and friends can easily be blown up.''"<ref>[https://play.nintendo.com/news-tips/news/super-mario-maker-2-free-dlc-updates-ver-2-0/ Super Mario Maker 2 Free DLC Updates Ver. 2.0.0]. ''Play Nintendo''. Retrieved July 14, 2020.</ref>
 
==Audio samples==
{{media table
|file1=Link voice sample SSBM.oga
|title1=''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|description1=Link performing his Spin Attack. ([[Nobuyuki Hiyama]], 2001; reused from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'')
|file2=Link voice sample SSBB.oga
|title2=''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|description2=Link performing his Spin Attack. (Akira Sasanuma, 2008; reused from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'')
|file3=Link voice sample MK8.oga
|title3=''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
|description3=When selected. (Takashi Ōhara, 2014)
|file4=Link voice sample SSBU.oga
|title4=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|description4=Link performing his Spin Attack. (Kengo Takanashi, 2018)
}}
 
==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
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|-
!width=40%|Title
!width=20%|Description
!width=20%|Description
!width=20%|Release Date
!width=20%|Year
!width=10%|System/Format
!width=20%|System/format
|-
|-
|''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''
|''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]''
|Cameo on Chef/Waitress and Travel Guide pages.
|Cameo on Chef/Waitress and Travel Guide pages
|1992
|1992
|[[MS-DOS]]
|[[MS-DOS]]
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|One of [[Cranky Kong]]'s Video Game Heroes
|One of [[Cranky Kong]]'s Video Game Heroes
|1995
|1995
|[[SNES]]
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|-
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
|One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes
|One of the Video Game Heroes
|1996
|1996
|[[Game Boy]]
|[[Game Boy]]
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|Cameo in [[Rose Town]] Inn
|Cameo in [[Rose Town]] Inn
|1996
|1996
|[[SNES]]
|Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
|Playable Character
|Playable character
|1999
|1999
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
|Playable Character
|Playable character
|2001
|2001
|[[GameCube]]
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|-
|-
|''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''  
|''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]''  
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|-
|-
|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''
|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]''
|Cameo in Microgame
|Cameo in microgame
|2003
|2003
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|-
|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]''
|''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]''
|Cameo in Microgame
|Cameo in microgame
|2003
|2003
|[[Gamecube]]
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' (GBA remake)
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' (GBA remake)
|One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes
|One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes
|2004
|2004
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Playable Character
|Playable character
|2008
|2008
|[[Wii]]
|[[Wii]]
|-
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''
|Cameo in '''{{world|star2|1}}'''
|Cameo in [[Rainbow Run (level)|Rainbow Run]]
|2013
|2013
|[[Wii U]]
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
|Downloadable playable character
|2014
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|Playable character
|2014
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Playable character
|2014
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
|[[amiibo]] Costume
|2015
|Wii U
|-
|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
|Playable character
|2017
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[WarioWare Gold]]''
|Cameo in microgame
|2018
|Nintendo 3DS
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Playable character
|2018
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' (version 2.0)
|Playable character via [[Master Sword]] power-up
|2019
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]''
|Cameo in Rainbow Run
|2021
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''
|Cameo in microgame
|2021
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]''
|Cameo in Rose Town Inn
|2023
|Nintendo Switch
|}
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:DNDG CN2.jpg|''[[Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens]]''
Link DKC2 sprite.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
File:DNDG CN3.jpg|''Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens''
SMRPG Link.png|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
File:SSBLink.png|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
SSBU Master Cycle Spirit.png|''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
File:SSBIconLink.png|''Super Smash Bros.''
SMM Link.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]''
File:BrawlLink.jpg|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Art - Link.png|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''
File:SSBBLink.jpg|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl
SSBM Link's Boomerang Move.png|Link using the [[smashwiki:Boomerang|Boomerang]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
File:SSB4_-_Link_Artwork.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''
Link Hero's Bow Wii U.jpg|Link using the [[smashwiki:Hero's Bow|Hero's Bow]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Hero's Bow Brawl.png|Link using the Hero's Bow in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
Link Gale Boomerang Wii U.jpg|The [[smashwiki:Gale Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Gale Boomerang.jpg|The Gale Boomerang in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
Link Spin Attack Wii U.jpg|Link using the [[smashwiki:Spin Attack|Spin Attack]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
Spin Attack Brawl.png|Link using the Spin Attack in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
Link Bomb Wii U.jpg|Link with a [[smashwiki:Bomb (Link)|Bomb]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
BrawlBomb.jpg|Link using the Bomb in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
Link Triforce Slash Wii U.jpg|The [[smashwiki:Triforce Slash|Triforce Slash]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
TriforceSlash2.jpg|Link's Triforce Slash in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
SSBU Ancient Bow and Arrow.jpg|The [[smashwiki:Ancient Bow and Arrow|Ancient Bow and Arrow]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Name in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
===Link===
{{foreign names
|Jap=リンク
|Jap=リンク
|JapR=Rinku
|JapR=Rinku
|JapM=
|JapM=Transliteration of international name
|Spa=Link
|Spa=Link
|SpaM=
|SpaM=-
|SpaA=
|Fre=Link
|SpaAM=
|FreM=-
|SpaE=
|Dut=Link
|SpaEM=
|DutM=-
|Fra=Link
|FraM=
|FraA=
|FraAM=
|FraE=
|FraEM=
|Dut=
|DutM=
|Ger=Link
|Ger=Link
|GerM=
|GerM=-
|Ita=Link
|Ita=Link
|ItaM=
|ItaM=-
|Por=
|Por=Link
|PorM=
|PorM=-
|Rus=Линк
|Rus=Линк
|RusR=Link
|RusR=Link
|RusM=
|RusM=Transliteration of international name
|Kor=링크
|Kor=링크
|KorR=Ringkeu
|KorR=Ringkeu
|KorM=
|KorM=Transliteration of international name
|Chi=林克
|Chi=林克
|ChiR=Línkè
|ChiR=Línkè
|ChiM=
|ChiM=Transliteration of international name
|Rom=
|Gre=Λίνκ
|RomM=
|GreR=Link
|GreM=Transliteration of international name
}}
}}


===Dark Link===
{{foreign names
|Jap=ダークリンク
|JapR=Dāku Rinku
|JapM=Dark Link
|Spa=Link Oscuro
|SpaM=Dark Link
|Fre=Link Noir
|FreM=Black Link
|Dut=
|DutM=
|Ger=Schatten-Link
|GerM=Shadow Link
|Ita=Link Ombra
|ItaM=Shadow Link
|Por=
|PorM=
|Rus=Дарк Линк
|RusR=Dark Link
|RusM=Dark Link
|Kor=
|KorR=
|KorM=
|Chi=暗黑林克
|ChiR=Ànhēi Línkè
|ChiM=Dark Link
}}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Link's name appears on the scorechart of ''[[Mario Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]] and [[Game Boy Color]].
 
*Link, along with many other non-''Mario'' Nintendo characters, was meant to appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', at the [[Starbeans Café]]. For more information, see [[Toon Link#Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga|the Toon Link page]] and [[List of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga beta elements|the list of beta elements in the game]].
*According to an interview in 2009, [[Charles Martinet]], Mario's previous voice actor, told [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] that he wanted to voice Link in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', though Miyamoto told him that he would remain without a speaking voice. In the final game, his grunts and yells were portrayed by [[Nobuyuki Hiyama]].<ref>http://gonintendo.com/?p=104332</ref>
*Link appears in [[Nintendo Monopoly]]. He takes the place of Pennsylvania Avenue, and costs $320.
 
*The [[Ghosts of Christmas#Ghost of Present|Ghost of Present]] in the Club Nintendo comic "[[Warios Weihnachtsmärchen]]" resembles Link.
==External links==
*In the ''Club Nintendo'' comic "[[Super Mario: Die Verwandlung]]", Dr. Light constantly mistakes Mario for Link. One of these confusions also implies that Link has undergone an aesthetic surgery by Light.
{{NIWA|ZeldaWiki=1|SmashWiki=1}}
*[https://zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Link Link on Zelda Dungeon Wiki]
*[https://triforcewiki.com/wiki/Link Link on Triforce Wiki]


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This article is about Link as usually seen in his adult form. For the other versions of Link, see List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee § Young Link and List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Brawl § Toon Link.
Link
Link's Tunic of the Wild variant in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Artwork from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Species Hylian
First appearance The Legend of Zelda (1986, The Legend of Zelda series)
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (1989, Super Mario franchise)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
Latest portrayal Kengo Takanashi (The Legend of Zelda and Super Smash Bros. series, 2017-present)
Takashi Ōhara (Super Mario-related media excluding Super Smash Bros. series, 2014-present)
“Champion of Hyrule”
—Boxing Ring nickname, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Link is a crossover character from The Legend of Zelda series, where he is the main protagonist, usually having to protect Hyrule from forces of evil, especially his arch-nemesis, Ganon. Link in the Super Mario franchise has often made cameo appearances and appears in some microgames of the WarioWare series.

History in the Super Mario franchise[edit]

Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up[edit]

Link as a travel guide.
Link as a traveling guide

Link's first appearance in the Super Mario franchise is the coloring game Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up. Link first appears on the "Chef" page, where he is shown waiting for a pasta dish cooked by Mario. He later appears on the "Travel Guide" page, showing that he owns a traveling agency.

Donkey Kong Country series[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

Link comes in third place as one of Cranky's Video Game Heroes

In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Link is by default ranked third on a podium at Cranky's Video Game Heroes, with Mario coming in first and Yoshi second. He can be removed from the podium by collecting nineteen DK Coins, which replaces him with Diddy Kong.

In the Game Boy Advance version, Link and Yoshi's positions on the leaderboard are swapped. Additionally, Link has obtained 50 DK Coins in total, meaning that Diddy can only shift Link down to third place, therefore removing Yoshi from the podium.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble![edit]

In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, if the Kongs ask Bazaar who owns the castle in the Northern Kremisphere, Bazaar tells a short story of when Link visited his General Store the week before. Link also asked Bazaar for information regarding the castle even though he had insufficient bear coins, but Bazaar thought him nice enough that he accepted a payment of 500 rupees instead. After being told the information, Link left, grumbling about the seashells being the wrong shape (a nod to the Secret Seashell sidequest in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening). This dialogue was removed in the Game Boy Advance version, and Bazaar instead discusses what he personally saw at Kastle Kaos.

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]

A notable screenshot of Link sleeping in a bed from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Link sleeping at the Rose Town Inn in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.

In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake, Link can be found resting at the Rose Town Inn. He does not awaken when spoken to (likely a nod to Link's constant portrayal as a silent protagonist and the recurring trait of him being asleep at the beginning of games), and a The Legend of Zelda melody for when a secret is uncovered plays instead.

In the remake, talking to Link adds "The Slumbering Hero" entry to the Scrapbook. Curiously, his model depicts his sleeves to be more red in color than the standard brown, as depicted in the non-canonical Zelda CD-i games.

Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

Just like in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Link appears in Cranky's Video Game Heroes in the ending for Donkey Kong Land 2, where he has the same number of DK Coins collected as before.

Mario Golf series[edit]

In Mario Golf for the Nintendo 64 and Mario Golf for the Game Boy Color, Link's name appears on the scorechart.

Mario Artist: Paint Studio[edit]

His artwork from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time appears as a stamp in Mario Artist: Paint Studio. This includes both his young and adult form, as well as his adult form riding Epona.

Game & Watch Gallery 4[edit]

In Game & Watch Gallery 4, Link appears in the Zelda Game & Watch game, which is playable in the Museum after unlocking enough stars.

WarioWare series[edit]

Link appears in several WarioWare games. He usually is a playable character in 9-Volt's and 18-Volt's microgames.

Link in The Legend of Zelda microgame

In WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, Link appears in the Legend of Zelda microgame, based on the original The Legend of Zelda game, in which the player must guide Link into a cave.

In WarioWare: Twisted!, Link appears in another microgame also titled The Legend of Zelda, once again based on the original game. The object is to rotate the handheld to deflect projectiles by red Octoroks with the shield.

In WarioWare: Smooth Moves, three incarnations of Link appear. In the Ocarina of Time microgame, Young Link must draw his sword from its pedestal. This turns him into Adult Link on Level 1, old Link (with a gray beard) on Level 2, and a Cucco on Level 3. In addition, in the microgame The Wind Waker, Toon Link must glide over the sea to a safe landing point with the Deku Leaf. Finally, in the microgame Opening Night, his 8-bit sprite from the original game can be seen playing the violin with the rest of the characters in the orchestra.

In WarioWare: D.I.Y., Link is the main character in the Zelda microgame, appearing in his The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass incarnation. The object is to defeat Chuchus with the sword by tapping them.

In WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase, Link is in the Zelda 2 microgame, based on Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, in which Link must deflect a Goriya's boomerangs with the shield.

In WarioWare Gold, some of the previous microgames in which Link appears return, specifically The Legend of Zelda from Mega Microgame$!, and Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker, both from Smooth Moves. In addition to those, a new microgame called Phantom Hourglass appears, which is also based on The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. The object is to hit a switch with Link's boomerang by tracing a line for it to follow.

In WarioWare: Get It Together!, Link is seen in a microgame titled The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which is based on the The Legend of Zelda game of the same name.

In WarioWare: Move It!, Young Link appears in the microgame The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. He is seen chasing a Cucco, which is controlled by the player and must run away from Link without getting caught by him.

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]

In Super Mario 3D World and its Nintendo Switch port, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, before the second Green Star in World Star-1, Rainbow Run, there is a secret area where if the playable characters walk on all the panels, an 8-bit image of Link, which is an enlargement of one of his The Legend of Zelda sprites, is uncovered. After doing so, an arrangement of the main theme of The Legend of Zelda starts to play until the characters leave the area.

Super Mario Maker[edit]

Link appears as a Mystery Mushroom costume in Super Mario Maker. Link, Toon Link, and Wolf Link's costumes can be unlocked by scanning their respective amiibo, or randomly by completing the 100 Mario Challenge. The Link Costume is based on his sprites from The Legend of Zelda. The Wolf Link Costume also includes Midna riding on top of Wolf Link.

A special Event Course titled "Tri Force Heroes" allows the player to play as, and unlock, a special Costume Mario called Totem Link, based off of The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes. As Totem Link, players play as all three Links from the game (red, blue, and green), stacked up on top of each other. Additionally, there is also an Event Course titled "Twilight Princess HD", which is based off The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, where players can unlock Wolf Link.

Super Mario Maker 2[edit]

SMM2 Green Link Sprite.png SMM2 Red Link Sprite.png SMM2 Blue Link Sprite.png SMM2 Pink Link Sprite.png

In version 2.0 of Super Mario Maker 2, the player transforms into Link upon collecting the Master Sword power-up. His appearance is based on his sprite from the original The Legend of Zelda, albeit with the shield redesigned to be based on the Hylian Shield. While in this form, Link can attack enemies with his sword, block projectiles with his shield, perform a Dash Attack to charge through enemies, perform a Down Thrust to attack enemies from above, aim and fire an arrow in three directions to obtain distant items, and use a bomb to destroy breakable blocks. Link can also drop bombs beneath him while riding a Koopa Clown Car. In multiplayer, if all four players obtain a Master Sword, they become the green, red, blue, and purple Links from The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords.

While wearing a Goomba's Shoe, Link cannot block Bullet Bills. However, he can still use the shield whilst underwater.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

From Kotaku. (http://kotaku.com/zelda-f-zero-coming-to-mario-kart-8-1627150730)
Link driving a Standard Kart on Mario Circuit in Mario Kart 8

In Mario Kart 8, Link appears as a downloadable playable character in the The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8 downloadable content pack. This marks his first playable appearance of any kind in the Super Mario franchise. Link is one of the lighter heavyweight racers, befitting his much taller size, and he shares his stats with Rosalina, Donkey Kong, Waluigi, and Roy. Although this Link is the Hero of the Skies from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, his proportions have been altered slightly to fit the Super Mario franchise aesthetic: he has a slightly larger head and eyes, and is left-handed as opposed to right-handed like in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

The Master Cycle, a bike based on Link's Master Sword and his horse Epona, appears as one of four additional vehicle bodies, along with a The Legend of Zelda-themed set of tires, the Triforce Tires, and a The Legend of Zelda-themed glider, the Hylian Kite. A The Legend of Zelda-themed course called Hyrule Circuit also appears as part of the Triforce Cup. His kart symbol is the Royal Crest. During his tricks, he wields the Master Sword and shows off the Triforce.

Artwork of Link from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Artwork of Link on the Master Cycle holding a boomerang from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Link reappears in the Nintendo Switch game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, available as part of the base game. He is available from the start, and is still among the lightest heavyweight characters, sharing his statistics with Rosalina, King Boo, and Pauline. The game's July 2018 update also added the Hero of the Wild from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, alongside the Master Cycle Zero, Ancient Tires, and Paraglider parts. Upon being added, the Hero of the Wild became the default Link, while the Hero of the Skies was relegated to being an alternate character. Like the Hero of the Skies, the Hero of the Wild is left-handed despite being right-handed in his respective game; however, they also share the same voice actor.

Despite sharing some of the same part colors for items that change, the two Links have some noticeable differences. In regard to the Hero of the Wild, his kart symbol is the Crest of the Sheikah as it appears on the Sheikah Slate instead of the Royal Crest, and he uses a Guardian Sword++ instead of the Master Sword when performing tricks. The two variants have different horn sounds, which plays when pressing L Button without any items; Link's horn is based on a sound from Hyrule Warriors and Champion's Tunic Link's horn is based on the Sheikah Slate. Before the 2.3.0 update,[1] due to being two distinct incarnations of Link, the Hero of the Skies could also appear in a race if Hero of the Wild had already been selected and vice versa, while both could appear in a race if neither had been selected as well. Additionally, as CPUs, the vehicle combinations they use are almost completely different, with the only exception being the Standard Kart, Standard tires, and Super Glider combination that is shared with most CPUs.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, on the map in the Super Mario Bros. Plumbing commercial, a road in Queens named "Link Street" is shown, which is a reference to Link.

Unused appearances[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga[edit]

Unused sprite of Link from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Link was meant to appear at Starbeans Cafe along with other non-Mario character cameos. He would have given Mario and Luigi the Triforce. In the final game, all of the Nintendo cameos are replaced with Professor E. Gadd, and the Triforce is replaced with the Great Force.

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

A costume for Mario based on Link seems to have been planned for Super Mario Odyssey, but has not been implemented.[2]

History in other media[edit]

Link has had interactions and association with characters and other elements of the Super Mario franchise in various other forms of media.

Club Nintendo[edit]

Link
Link as seen in the Club Nintendo comic "Mario in Mariozilla"

Link also makes several appearances in the Super Mario-based comics within the German Club Nintendo magazine, his appearance based upon that in the original The Legend of Zelda. He debuts in "Super Mario: Die Bescherung", celebrating a Christmas party in the Mario Bros.' House. His role in this story is minor, though he has a brief speaking part at the end, mistrusting the realness of Santa Claus.

In "Super Mario: Die Verwandlung", Dr. Light constantly mistakes Mario for Link. One of these confusions also implies that Link has undergone an aesthetic surgery by Light.

In "Warios Weihnachtsmärchen", Link appears in the role of the Ghost of Present. Like in the story it is based on, Link takes Wario to see those he had upset earlier.

In "Mario in Mariozilla", he is seen in the Empire State Building, studying a map together with Dr. Light, who lives there. Link's actual role is unknown, though it appears that he works as Light's assistant. He also comments on a "magic cap" Light gave to Mario in order to make him incognito - actually a simple paper bag pulled over his head - in the way that it "becomes" him.

Link, alongside Kirby, is Mario's ally in the comic "Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens". During the events of this story, he lives in a Brooklyn skyscraper and fights against Abigor and his demonic fellows who plan to take over the building. He does so by making use of a magic serum which turns him and his allies into aggressive ghostbusters. In this form, he has green skin, black armor, and a fire sword.

DiC cartoons[edit]

The Legend of Zelda[edit]

Link received his own television show with The Legend of Zelda. It aired under the The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! syndication, with the animated Mario segments running Monday through Thursday, and being replaced by The Legend of Zelda segments on Fridays. The Legend of Zelda segments still received an accompanying live-action Mario and Luigi short. The series revolved around Link and Princess Zelda protecting the Triforce of Wisdom from Ganon.

Captain N: The Game Master[edit]

Zelda and Link
Link, in between Zelda and Captain N in Captain N: The Game Master

Link and Zelda appear in Captain N: The Game Master, borrowing their appearance and personality from the aforementioned The Legend of Zelda cartoon. Jonathan Potts returned to voice Link in the series. Link was also a major character in the Valiant Nintendo Comics System line of Captain N: The Game Master.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

The Legend of Zelda series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Super Smash Bros. fighter
Link
Link from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Special moves
Standard:  Boomerang (64); Bow / Hero's Bow (Melee, Brawl, for 3DS / Wii U); Bow and Arrows (Ultimate)
Side:  Boomerang (Melee, Ultimate); Gale Boomerang (Brawl, for 3DS / Wii U)
Up:  Spin Attack
Down:  Bomb (64, Melee, Brawl, for 3DS / Wii U); Remote Bomb (Ultimate)
Final Smash:  Triforce Slash (Brawl, for 3DS / Wii U); Ancient Bow and Arrow (Ultimate)
Battle entrance
Link floats down in a beam of light. (64)
Link whirls in via Gale Boomerang. (Brawl, for 3DS / Wii U)
Link flies in with his Paraglider. (Ultimate)

Link appears in every Super Smash Bros. game as a default playable character. Most of Link's standard attacks make use of the Master Sword, while his specials are all attacks or items from The Legend of Zelda series.

Super Smash Bros.[edit]

Link's artwork from Super Smash Bros.
SmashWiki article: Link (SSB)

In Super Smash Bros., Link is one of the default playable characters. Specifically, he is the "Hero of Time" from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Link is the first character fought in single player mode, on Hyrule Castle.

Link's standard special move in this game is the Boomerang, in which Link tosses a boomerang to damage opponents. His up special move is the Spin Attack, in which he spins around rapidly to deal damage; and his down special is Bomb, in which Link pulls out a bomb to throw. In addition, Link's grab move uses the Hookshot, an item also taking its appearance from Ocarina of Time that can also be used as a wall grapple. Link's up and down aerials are the Jump Thrust and Down Thrust, both of which originated in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

Two of Link's alternate colorations in this game are based upon the Goron and Zora Tunics from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, while his final coloration is based upon his outfit after collecting the Blue Ring in the original The Legend of Zelda.

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Link as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee
SmashWiki article: Link (SSBM)

In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Link returns as a playable character, though some of his moves have been changed. His standard special attack has been replaced with the Bow, which lets Link shoot an arrow that can be charged; the boomerang has instead been made his side special move. His other specials are kept the same, as has the Hookshot. This is also the first Super Smash Bros. game to feature Link's ability to use his Hylian Shield to defend himself from projectile attacks while standing still.

In the game's Adventure Mode, Link is fought in the Underground Maze stage. He can be found at fake pedestals for the Master Sword (wearing a different tunic each time) as fighters search for the Triforce to end the level. Young Link, Link's childhood self from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, is also a separate playable character, much in the same manner that Mario and Baby Mario often appear in the same games.

The Legend of Zelda series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Super Smash Bros. fighter
Dark Link
Dark Link
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee (non-playable)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (non-playable, or playable using one of Link's alternate costumes)
Special moves
Standard:  Bow / Hero's Bow
Side:  Boomerang (Melee); Gale Boomerang (Brawl)
Up:  Spin Attack
Down:  Bomb
Final Smash:  Triforce Slash

Additionally, a doppelganger of Link, known as Dark Link, appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee as the opponent in Event 18: Link's Adventure. In the battle, the player controls a red-clad Link, who has two extra lives. The fighter must defeat Dark Link, who also has two lives. The two swordsmen are fought at the Temple, with no time limit. This Event Match is a reference to the ending of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, where a similar Dark Link served as the game's final boss.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

SmashWiki article: Link (SSBB)
Link

Link was the first character to be announced for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Unlike in previous installments, this Link is the "Hero of Twilight", the descendant of the Hero of Time and the protagonist of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. This Link's moveset also references The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess in a number of ways. The bow (now called "Hero's Bow") and bombs have been aesthetically updated to match their The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess designs, while the boomerang has been replaced with the Gale Boomerang, which generates a whirlwind that can drag in opponents as it returns. The Hookshot has also been replaced with the Clawshot from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, which, when used offstage, can home in on edges and grab them unlike the Hookshot; however, it is now a tether recovery, as opposed to a wall grapple. Link also has a Final Smash called Triforce Slash. Dark Link also appears in the game, both as one of Link's alternative colors and as an opponent in an Event Match. The "Hero of Winds" from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker also appears in the game as a playable character under the name Toon Link, complete with a moveset very similar to Link's.

Dark Link also reappears in this game, where he returns in two Event Matches. The first, Event 18: Dark Link Duel, is similar to the match from Melee, but it is fought on the Bridge of Eldin instead, and is a stamina match rather than using lives. The second, Co-Op Event 7: Battle of the Dark Sides, is the same as Dark Link Duel, but with the addition of Samus and her counterpart assisting Link and Dark Link, respectively.

Versions of Dark Link also appear as palette swaps for both Link and Toon Link. Link's is based on the "interlopers" from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, whereas Toon Link's is based off Shadow Link from The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures.

Role in The Subspace Emissary[edit]
Link's snapshot in the Subspace Emissary

While walking through a forest, Links finds the Master Sword. Taking it in hand, he meets up with Yoshi, forming an alliance. They later meet Mario and Pit, though under circumstances where Mario/Link defeats an evil copy of Zelda/Peach, leading to a fight. The two groups come to an understanding (and Kirby joins up as well) and unite as they see King Dedede driving off with Ness, Luigi, and the captured Princess.

They come to Dedede's base, only to find that Bowser has beaten them to it, taking the Princess off in his Koopa Clown Car. The team grows in size as they meet with Ike, Marth, Lucas, the Pokémon Trainer, and the Ice Climbers. The remaining heroes join them as they enter Subspace. Link is among the many that falls to Tabuu's Off Waves, later revived by Kirby. He and Zelda come across Ganondorf's trophy and revive him, forming a temporary alliance as everyone teams up to defeat Tabuu.

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

SmashWiki article: Link (SSB4)

Link reappears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U as a playable character along with Toon Link. Due to these games' more vibrant aesthetic, Link has a noticeably brighter color scheme than in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, though is still based on his appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Link retains much of his moveset from the previous game, though some of his non-special moves have been altered, such as his down aerial gaining a meteor smash effect and gaining the Jump Slash as his new dash attack. Link's Hylian Shield can also now block projectiles while crouching and walking.

Link retains all of his alternate costumes from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, while gaining two more: one based on the clothes worn by the "Hero of the Skies" during the beginning of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and another based on Fierce Deity Link, a transformation Link can obtain at the end of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.[3]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

SmashWiki article: Link (SSBU)
Link's stock icon

Link returns as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, alongside Young Link and Toon Link. This time, the Hero of Twilight has been succeeded by the "Hero of the Wild", the protagonist of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. For the first time in the series, Link joins Mario himself as one of the co-mascots of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as the two are frequently marketed and paired together to advertise and showcase the game.

Compared to his predecessors, Link takes on many different stances during battle. While this is purely aesthetic in some instances, he also leans further when performing attacks, giving them greater range, yet making his hurtbox more vulnerable to attacks. On a related note, the blade of his Master Sword is longer, increasing the range in his attacks, and his forward smash's first hit is capable of firing a Sword Beam while his damage is at 0%. Like his fellow The Legend of Zelda fighters, Link's victory theme has been changed to a new arrangement of their home series' main theme.

The Hero of the Wild set of clothes from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which resembles Link's classic design, also appears an alternate costume. Although Link uses a regular Boomerang like he does in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee, his other special moves noticeably deviate from his predecessors': his Bow is capable of firing two arrows at once, he uses the Remote Bomb Rune instead of his Bombs as his down special, and his Final Smash uses an Ancient Bow to fire an Ancient Arrow.

Some of Link's normal moves are also different compared to his predecessors. Due to neither the Hookshot nor the Clawshot appearing in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Link's grab consists of him quickly putting his Hylian Shield on his back in order to reach out with his left hand. Although this makes his grab much faster overall, it also results in his grab having much shorter range and lacking a tether recovery compared to his predecessors. As another reference to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the first hit of Link's forward smash is capable of firing a Sword Beam while his damage is at 0%, granting him yet another projectile (aforementioned above).

Compared to his predecessors, Link sports better mobility, higher jumps, faster short hop timing, less landing lag for his aerials, and a higher overall damage output. The reintroduction of the directional air dodge, the ability to use aerials on ladders, and the improved dash cancel mechanic also indirectly benefit Link to varying degrees. Link's dash attack, up aerial, and down aerials are now referred to their names in-game, while his forward smash is now called Sword Slice.

Classic Mode route[edit]

By completing Link's Classic Mode route, it is possible to unlock King K. Rool, the Ice Climbers, Simon, Meta Knight, Snake, Young Link, Richter, or Toon Link. Link's Classic Mode route pits him against characters that are in some way associated with darkness, with the fight against the dark-costumed Link being a reference to Dark Link.

A Quest to Seal the Darkness
Round Opponent Rule Stage Song
1 Dark Pit Reset Bomb Forest Dark Pit's Theme
2 Ridley Norfair Vs. Ridley
3 Bayonetta Umbra Clock Tower One Of A Kind
4 Dark Samus Frigate Orpheon Boss Battle 4 - Metroid: Samus Returns
5 Ganondorf Team Battle
(Ally: Zelda) 		Gerudo Valley Gerudo Valley
6 Link (dark costume) Temple Great Temple / Temple
Final Ganon Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form

Captain Rainbow[edit]

Portraits of Mario and Link above Tracy's throne.
Portraits of Mario and Link above Tracy's throne

Though Link himself does not make a direct appearance in Captain Rainbow, there is a cameo of Link in the form of a portrait of him above Tracy's throne, next to a portrait of Mario. The Link picture depicts his artwork from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

Portrayals[edit]

Link has been portrayed by the following people:

  • Jonathan Potts voiced Link in DiC's The Legend of Zelda and Captain N: The Game Master cartoons.
  • Nobuyuki Hiyama, who later voiced Topper in Super Mario Odyssey, voiced Link's "Hero of Time" incarnation. His voice clips from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time were used in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee.
  • Akira Sasanuma voiced Link's "Hero of Twilight" incarnation. His voice clips from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess were used in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
  • Takashi Ōhara voiced Link's "Hero of the Sky" incarnation in Mario Kart 8, reprising his role from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. The Champion's Tunic Link in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe reuses Ōhara's portrayal.
  • Kengo Takanashi voiced Link's "Hero of the Wild" incarnation in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, reprising his role from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart 8[edit]

Link emblem from Mario Kart 8Link's horn emblem from Mario Kart 8
Hero of the Skies Link's emblems from Mario Kart 8
  • Weight Class: Heavy
  • Stats
    • Speed
      • Ground: 4.25
      • Water: 4.75
      • Air: 4.25
      • Anti-Gravity: 4.5
    • Acceleration: 2.25
    • Weight: 4.25
    • Handling
      • Ground: 2.75
      • Water: 2.75
      • Air: 2.5
      • Anti-Gravity: 3
    • Traction: 3.5
    • Mini-Turbo: 2
Staff ghost time
Course Staff Name Country Time Vehicle Combination
Body Tires Glider
Hyrule Circuit Nin★Claudi United Kingdom 2:11.156 Master Cycle Triforce Tires Hylian Kite

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Champion Tunic Link's emblem from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Hero of the Wild Link's emblem from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  • Weight Class: Heavy
  • Vehicle Size: Big
  • Stats
    • Speed
      • Ground: 4
      • Water: 4.25
      • Air: 4.5
      • Anti-Gravity: 3.75
    • Acceleration: 3.25
    • Weight: 3.75
    • Handling
      • Ground: 3.25
      • Water: 2.75
      • Air: 3.25
      • Anti-Gravity: 3.25
    • Traction: 3.75
    • Mini-Turbo: 3.25
150cc staff ghost time
Course Staff Name Country Time Vehicle Combination
Body Tires Glider
Hyrule Circuit Nin★Mitsu Japan 2:08.616 Master Cycle Triforce Tires Hylian Kite
200cc staff ghost time
Course Staff Name Country Time Vehicle Combination
Body Tires Glider
Hyrule Circuit Nin★Mark Netherlands 1:40.394 Master Cycle Triforce Tires Hylian Kite

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros.[edit]

Link in Super Smash Bros.
  • Bio: Link is the valiant boy hero of "The Legend of Zelda" series in which he fights against the evil Ganon to recover the Triforce. Though his tools may change with each adventure, his strength and righteousness remain constant. With his trusty sword and a variety of weapons, he takes adventure head on!

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Bio[edit]

A sword-wielding hero who also boasts long-range attacks.

Trophies[edit]
# Name Image Game / Move Description
7 Link
(Classic)
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.
8 Link [Smash]
(Adventure)
Link
 B Button: Bow
Smash B Button: 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.
9 Link [Smash]
(All-Star)
Link
 Up & B Button: Spin Attack
Down & B Button: Bomb 		Link's Bow, Boomerang, and Bombs all take time to wield, so you may want to try drawing them in mid-air to prevent your foes from attacking you while you're vulnerable. The Spin Attack can score consecutive mid-air 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.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Bios[edit]
  • Instruction booklet: A warrior from distant Hyrule. His sword and projectiles make him a versatile fighter.
  • Website: The hero of The Legend of Zelda series.
The design of this particular Link comes from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
Link wields the Master Sword and a diverse arsenal of equipment.'
Use all of his weapons to adapt to the ebb and flow of battle.
Trophies[edit]
# Name Image Appearance(s) Description
5 Link
BrawlTrophy005.png
 NES The Legend of Zelda
WII 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.
339 Wolf Link
BrawlTrophy339.png
 WII The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Link's alternate form in the Twilight Realm. In this form, he cannot use weapons such as swords or shields, but he can attack with a ferocious wolf bite. He also has a number of unique skills inherent to his beast form, such as a keen sense of smell, the ability to dig, and a loud wolf howl.
Stickers[edit]
Image Game Effect
Epona Link Sticker.png Zelda: Ocarina of Time [Arm, Leg] - Attack +9
Usable by: Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
Link Legend of Zelda Sticker.png The Legend of Zelda [Specials: Indirect] - Attack +17
Link Link to the Past Sticker.png Zelda: Link to the Past [Electric] - Resistance +31
Usable by: Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
Link TP Sticker.png Zelda: Twilight Princess [Slash] - Resistance +27
Usable by: Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
Snake's codec[edit]
  • Snake: Otacon, who's the guy with the sword?
  • Otacon: That's Link. He's the hero of Hyrule. That blade in his hand is called the Master Sword, also known as the "Blade of Evil's Bane." He also has a whole arsenal of items at his disposal--bombs and arrows, a shield, a boomerang, and a Clawshot. He's a force to be reckoned with.
  • Snake: Gear is only useful when it's used at the right time and place. Just lugging a ton of it around doesn't do you any good.
  • Otacon: ...I, uh... I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Snake.
  • Snake: What's that supposed to mean?
  • Otacon: You tell me, Mr. Utility Belt.
  • Snake: ...

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

Trophies[edit]
Name Image Appears in
(Wii U version only) 		Description
Link LinkTrophy3DS.png
(3DS) 		NES The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)
SNES The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992) 		NA: 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?

EU: 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. The hero of Hyrule is really kitted out for a brawl!

SSB4TrophyLink.png
(Wii U)
Link (Alt.) LinkTrophyAllStar3DS.png
(3DS) 		N/A NA: If Link was on a desert island and could only pick 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 his his side smash—the second blow deals more damage and launches harder.

EU: Of all of his weapons, Link's sword may be the most lethal. His down air attack has incredible launching power. What's more, he'll bounce up afterwards, allowing for a follow-up strike. His side smash can also be followed up with a more powerful second blow that sends foes flying - just press the button again straight away.

Link trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
(Wii U) 		NES The Legend of Zelda (08/1987)
SNES The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (04/1992) 		NA: If Link was on a desert island and could only take one item, it'd be the Master Sword. This weapon is a 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 farther.

EU: Of all of his weapons, Link's sword may be the most lethal. His down air attack has incredible launching power. What's more, he'll bounce up afterwards, allowing for a follow-up strike. His side smash can also be followed up with a more powerful second blow that sends foes flying - just press the button again straight away.

Adult Link (Ocarina of Time) Adult Link (Ocarina of Time) trophy N/A NA: 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!

EU: Link was once a carefree lad living with the Kokiri in Kokiri Forest, but one day, the Great Deku Tree entrusted him with an important task and he had to leave. His quest led him to find the Master Sword, and when he took it, seven years passed in the blink of an eye. Before he knew it, Link had grown into a young man!

Wolf Link WolfLinkTrophyWiiU.png Wii The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (11/2006) NA: Hey, who let a wolf in here? This is the spot for a trophy of Link! The wolf does look cool, though... Oh, oops! That wolf is Link, from Twilight Princess, after he steps into Twilight. It's actually a pretty handy transformation. Maybe the Master Sword can help him transform at will...

EU: Hold on a sec! Where's our dashing young swordsman? Oh... This IS him, just...in wolf form. When he steps into the eerie Twilight world, Link becomes this rough-looking beast! Luckily, he turns back into normal Link eventually, but with the Master Sword letting him transform at will, he might feel like going wolf again from time to time.

Triforce Slash (Link) Triforce Slash trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U NA: 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 opponents off 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.

Red indicates the Trophy or description is exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version.
Blue indicates the Trophy or description is exclusive to the Wii U version.

Palutena's Guidance[edit]
  • Pit: Of all the fighters, Link is the one I most want to take down!
  • Palutena: Oh? Why's that?
  • Pit: We were born around the same time, and we both use a bow. He's totally ripping off my style.
  • Viridi: Puh-lease! Comparing Link to you is like comparing a star to a campfire.
  • Pit: What?!
  • Viridi: Just look at those chiseled features! His cheekbones could seriously cut glass.
  • Pit: Uh, earth to Viridi!
  • Viridi: Oh, I'm only kidding. The goddess of nature would never be interested in some hairless monkey!
  • Palutena: Oh, humans aren't all that bad. I could introduce you to him, if you'd like.
  • Viridi: Hmph. If you insist.
  • Palutena: Back to the fight at hand. Pit, you can reflect Link's projectile attacks using your Guardian Orbitars.
  • Viridi: Just watch out for his dreamy Clawshot!

amiibo[edit]

  • Link is the main character in The Legend of Zelda games. A young boy living in Hyrule, Link is often given the task of rescuing Princess Zelda and Hyrule from the Gerudo thief Ganondorf. Humble to the end, Link is known not merely as a hero but as a symbol of courage, strength and wisdom as well.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Snake's codec[edit]

(NOTE: Due to the changes to Link's grab, Otacon's mention of the Clawshot was removed.)

  • Snake: Otacon, who's the guy with the sword?
  • Otacon: That's Link. He's the hero of Hyrule. That blade in his hand is called the Master Sword, also known as the "Blade of Evil's Bane." He also has a whole arsenal of items at his disposal--bombs and arrows, a shield, a boomerang... He's a force to be reckoned with.
  • Snake: Gear is only useful when it's used at the right time and place. Just lugging a ton of it around doesn't do you any good.
  • Otacon: ...I, uh... I wouldn't be talking if I were you, Snake.
  • Snake: What's that supposed to mean?
  • Otacon: You tell me, Mr. Utility Belt.
  • Snake: ...
Palutena's Guidance[edit]
  • Pit: I can't put my finger on it, but Link seems...different somehow.
  • Palutena: Well, this Link is technically a different person from the Link you fought before. This incarnation is known as the Hero of the Wild. He was once Hyrule's Champion, but he fell into a 100-year slumber after using all his strength to fight the Calamity.
  • Pit: 100 years might not be a long time to a goddess like you, Lady Palutena, but that's more than enough time for an entire world to change.
  • Palutena: You're right, Pit. When Link woke from the slumber of restoration, not only was his world unrecognizable, he also lost his memory.
  • Pit: I can't even imagine what that would be like. Lady Palutena, isn't there something the gods can do to help him restore his memory?
  • Palutena: Meddling in the affairs of another world is never a good idea. Although I do like Link, and his swordsmanship is quite impressive. The Master Sword, also known as the sword that seals the darkness, reveals its true strength in the presence of the Calamity.
  • Pit: Cool! Does that mean it's OP against Ganondorf?
  • Palutena: No, Ganondorf is from a different game. You should really do more research before you jump into a fight. If you expect to win, you need to know your opponent's backstory and abilities. Link has a lot of different weapons at his disposal.
Super Smash Blog bio[edit]

"Link has been redesigned to match his appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. He can now pick up arrows he's fired, and his bombs have been upgraded to remote bombs, so you can set them off when the timing is just right!"

Spirits[edit]
# Name Image Series / game Type Class Strength / effect(s) How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponent(s) Battle conditions Stage Song
93 Master Cycle Master Cycle Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Mario Kart Series Primary (2) Legend Grab
Speed ↑ 		Summoned with a Mach Rider, City Tripper, Excitebike, and attack-type core N/A N/A N/A N/A
172 Link Link's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Legend of Zelda Series Fighter N/A N/A Classic Mode as Link N/A N/A N/A N/A
178 Link (The Legend of Zelda) Link (The Legend of Zelda)'s Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Legend of Zelda Series Primary (3) Legend Neutral
Sword Attack ↑ 		World of Light (Mysterious Dimension); Spirit Board Young Link
  • The enemy's melee weapons have increased power
  • The enemy's FS Meter charges quickly
  • The enemy has increased attack power
 Find Mii Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda
196 Epona Epona's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Legend of Zelda Series Support (1) Ace Undamaged Attack & Speed ↑ Summoned with a Rapidash and Malon core N/A N/A N/A N/A
217 Ricky Ricky's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Legend of Zelda Series Support (1) Novice Fist Attack ↑ World of Light (Light Realm); Spirit Board Little Mac
  • The enemy loves to jump
  • The enemy has increased jump power
 Bridge of Eldin (Battlefield) Tal Tal Heights
218 Dimitri (The Legend of Zelda)1 Dimitri's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Legend of Zelda Series Support (1) Novice Swimmer Spirit Board Yoshi, Young Link
  • The enemy favors neutral specials
 Great Bay Tal Tal Heights
219 Moosh Moosh's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Legend of Zelda Series Support (2) Novice Instadrop World of Light (Forest Hill); Spirit Board Bowser
  • The enemy favors down specials
 Garden of Hope (Battlefield) Tal Tal Heights
223 Wolf Link & Midna Wolf Link & Midna's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Legend of Zelda Series Primary (3) Legend Grab
Dash Attack ↑ 		Enhanced from Midna N/A N/A N/A N/A
231 Loftwing Loftwing's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Legend of Zelda Series Support (1) Novice Landing Lag ↓ Spirit Board Giant Falco Hazard: Heavy Wind
  • Dangerously high winds are in effect
  • The enemy is giant
 Skyloft (Battlefield) Ballad of the Goddess (original)
233 Wall-Merged Link Wall-Merged Link's spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Legend of Zelda Series Primary (3) Advanced Neutral
Can be enhanced to Link (A Link Between Worlds) at Lv. 99 		World of Light (Sacred Land); Spirit Board Mr. Game & Watch, Young Link
  • Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
 Flat Zone X Lorule Main Theme
234 Link (A Link Between Worlds) Link (A Link Between Worlds)'s Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Legend of Zelda Series Primary (3) Ace Neutral
Weapon Attack ↑ 		Enhanced from Wall-Merged Link N/A N/A N/A N/A
1322 Link (Link's Awakening)2 Link (Link's Awakening) spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate The Legend of Zelda Series Primary (3) Ace Neutral
Water Weakness 		Spirit Board (ver. 4.0.0 or later) Toon Link Rule: Assist Trophy Enemies (Chain Chomp)
  • Hostile assist trophies will appear
 Tortimer Island Tal Tal Heights

1 - Originally named "Dimitri" prior to Challenger Pack 5
2 - Originally exclusive to the "Return to Koholint" event that ran from June 14, 2019 to June 18, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2[edit]

  • Play Nintendo: "Transforming into Link using the Master Sword opens up a whole new world of design possibilities for creators. Using his arrows, Link can shoot far off switches that Mario would normally not be able to hit. His new down thrust move with the sword will defeat usually protected enemies like spike-covered Spinies. And with bombs, some walls that would normally be impassable by Mario and friends can easily be blown up."[4]

Audio samples[edit]

Audio.svg Super Smash Bros. Melee - Link performing his Spin Attack. (Nobuyuki Hiyama, 2001; reused from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Super Smash Bros.)
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Audio.svg Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Link performing his Spin Attack. (Akira Sasanuma, 2008; reused from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess)
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Audio.svg Mario Kart 8 - When selected. (Takashi Ōhara, 2014)
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Audio.svg Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Link performing his Spin Attack. (Kengo Takanashi, 2018)
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List of Super Mario appearances[edit]

Title Description Year System/format
Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up Cameo on Chef/Waitress and Travel Guide pages 1992 MS-DOS
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes 1995 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Donkey Kong Land 2 One of the Video Game Heroes 1996 Game Boy
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Cameo in Rose Town Inn 1996 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Super Smash Bros. Playable character 1999 Nintendo 64
Super Smash Bros. Melee Playable character 2001 Nintendo GameCube
Game & Watch Gallery 4 Playable in port of Zelda 2002 Game Boy Advance
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! Cameo in microgame 2003 Game Boy Advance
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$! Cameo in microgame 2003 Nintendo GameCube
Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA remake) One of Cranky Kong's Video Game Heroes 2004 Game Boy Advance
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Playable character 2008 Wii
Super Mario 3D World Cameo in Rainbow Run 2013 Wii U
Mario Kart 8 Downloadable playable character 2014 Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Playable character 2014 Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Playable character 2014 Wii U
Super Mario Maker amiibo Costume 2015 Wii U
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Playable character 2017 Nintendo Switch
WarioWare Gold Cameo in microgame 2018 Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Playable character 2018 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Maker 2 (version 2.0) Playable character via Master Sword power-up 2019 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Cameo in Rainbow Run 2021 Nintendo Switch
WarioWare: Get It Together! Cameo in microgame 2021 Nintendo Switch
Super Mario RPG Cameo in Rose Town Inn 2023 Nintendo Switch

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Link.

Names in other languages[edit]

Link[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese リンク
Rinku
 Transliteration of international name

Chinese 林克
Línkè
 Transliteration of international name

Dutch Link
 -
French Link
 -
German Link
 -
Greek Λίνκ
Link
 Transliteration of international name

Italian Link
 -
Korean 링크
Ringkeu
 Transliteration of international name

Portuguese Link
 -
Russian Линк
Link
 Transliteration of international name

Spanish Link
 -

Dark Link[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ダークリンク
Dāku Rinku
 Dark Link

Chinese 暗黑林克
Ànhēi Línkè
 Dark Link

French Link Noir
 Black Link
German Schatten-Link
 Shadow Link
Italian Link Ombra
 Shadow Link
Russian Дарк Линк
Dark Link
 Dark Link

Spanish Link Oscuro
 Dark Link

Trivia[edit]

External links[edit]

Link coverage on other NIWA wikis:

References[edit]

  1. ^ balladofwindfishes (June 24, 2023). The experiment was just to pick BotW Link and see if CPU tunic Link was ever picked as a CPU in vs mode. Reddit. Retrieved July 13, 2023. (Archived July 13, 2023, 18:44:57 UTC via archive.today.)
  2. ^ Super Mario Odyssey § Unused Costumes. The Cutting Room Floor. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  3. ^ Koczwara, Michael (September 6, 2014). New Details from Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Event in Japan. Mario Party Legacy. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  4. ^ Super Mario Maker 2 Free DLC Updates Ver. 2.0.0. Play Nintendo. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  5. ^ http://gonintendo.com/?p=104332
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Assist Trophies Hammer Bro • Kat & Ana • Lakitu & Spinies • Mr. Resetti • Nintendog • Shadow • Waluigi
Enemies Petey Piranha • Goomba • Giant Goomba • Koopa Troopa • Koopa Paratroopa • Hammer Bro • Bullet Bill • Subspace Army • Shy Guy • Klaptrap • False Character
Stages Normal 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Bros. • Mario Circuit • Mushroomy Kingdom • Rumble Falls • WarioWare, Inc. • Yoshi's Island • Others
Melee stages Jungle Japes • Rainbow Cruise • Yoshi's Island • Others
Items Assist Trophy • Banana Peel • Barrel • Bob-omb • CD • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Key • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Peach • Peanut • Poison Mushroom • Soccer Ball • Spring • Stickers (complete list) • Super Mushroom • Super Scope • Starman • Star Rod • Vegetables • Wario Bike
Subspace Emissary levels The Cave • The Jungle • The Lake • The Swamp • Others
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape F.L.U.D.D. Mario Finale
Luigi Green Fireball Green Missile Luigi Cyclone Negative Zone
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Headbutt Hand Slap Konga Beat
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Egg Roll Yoshi Bomb Super Dragon
Bowser Fire Breath Whirling Fortress Flying Slam Bowser Bomb Giga Bowser
Peach Toad Peach Parasol Peach Bomber Vegetable Peach Blossom
Wario Chomp Corkscrew Wario Bike Wario Waft Wario-Man
Diddy Kong Peanut Popgun Rocketbarrel Boost Monkey Flip Banana Peel Rocketbarrel Barrage
Miscellaneous Blue Falcon • Cargo • Chaos Emerald • Kart
Further info Assist Trophy characters • Final Smashes • Gallery • Glitches • Media • In-game music • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Snake's codec conversations • Staff • Trophies
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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Playable characters Bowser • Bowser Jr. / Koopalings (Larry · Morton · Wendy · Iggy · Roy · Lemmy · Ludwig) • Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong • Dr. Mario • Fox • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Mega Man • Mii Fighter • Mr. Game & Watch • Pac-Man • Peach • R.O.B. • Rosalina & Luma • Sonic • Villager • Wario • Yoshi • Others (64 · Melee · Brawl · 3DS / Wii U)
Final Smash characters Giga Bowser • Shadow Mario • Wario-Man
Assist Trophy characters Ashley • Chain Chomp • Hammer Bro • Isabelle • Kat & Ana • Lakitu & Spinies • Nintendog • Shadow • Waluigi
Enemies Banzai Bill • Big Goomba • Bill Blaster • Bullet Bill • Chain Chomp • Flame Chomp • Fly Guy • Goomba • Hammer Bro • Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Troopa • Kritter • Lakitu • Magikoopa • Nabbit • Pooka • Shy Guy • Spike Top • Tiki Buzz • Others
Stages Nintendo 3DS 3D Land • Golden Plains • Jungle Japes • Mushroomy Kingdom • Paper Mario • Rainbow Road • WarioWare, Inc. • Yoshi's Island • Others (Melee · Brawl · 3DS)
Wii U 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Gamer • Jungle Hijinxs • Kongo Jungle • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Circuit (Brawl) • Mario Circuit • Mario Galaxy • Mushroom Kingdom U • Woolly World • Wrecking Crew • Wuhu Island • Yoshi's Island • Others (Melee · Brawl · Wii U)
Both Hyrule Castle (64) (DLC) • Peach's Castle (64) (DLC) • Super Mario Maker (DLC) • Others (64 · 3DS / Wii U)
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape F.L.U.D.D. Mario Finale
Dr. Mario Megavitamins Super Sheet Dr. Tornado Doctor Finale
Luigi Green Fireball Green Missile Luigi Cyclone Poltergust 5000
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Headbutt Hand Slap Konga Beat
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Egg Roll Yoshi Bomb Super Dragon
Bowser Fire Breath Whirling Fortress Flying Slam Bowser Bomb Giga Bowser
Peach Toad Peach Parasol Peach Bomber Vegetable Peach Blossom
Wario Chomp Corkscrew Wario Bike Wario Waft Wario-Man
Diddy Kong Peanut Popgun Rocketbarrel Boost Monkey Flip Banana Peel Rocketbarrel Barrage
Rosalina & Luma Luma Shot Launch Star Star Bits Gravitational Pull Power Star
Bowser Jr. Clown Cannon Abandon Ship Clown Kart Dash Mechakoopa Shadow Mario Paint
Items Assist Trophy • Banana Peel • Barrel • Beehive • Bob-omb • Boomerang • Bullet Bill • CD • Crate • Fire Bar • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Grass • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Poison Mushroom • POW Block • Soccer Ball • Spiny Shell • Spring • Super Star • Star Rod • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Scope • Treasure chest • Trophy
Other Assist Trophy characters • Challenges (3DS) • Challenges (Wii U) • Equipment • F.L.U.D.D. • Final Smashes • Gallery (3DS) • Gallery (Wii U) • Glitches (3DS) • Glitches (Wii U) • Home-Run Contest • Mii Outfits • Mii Headgear • In-game music • Original soundtrack • Palutena's Guidance conversations • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Special Orders • Staff (3DS) • Staff (Wii U) • Target Blast • Trophies (3DS) • Trophies (Wii U) • Trophy Rush
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Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Drivers
Featherweight Baby Mario • Baby Luigi • Baby Peach • Baby Daisy • Baby Rosalina • Lemmy • Dry BonesTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Light Toad • Koopa Troopa • Shy Guy (Light-bluea · Blacka · Greena · Yellowa · Whitea · Bluea · Pinka · Orangea) • Lakitu • Toadette • Larry • Wendy • Cat Peacha • Villager (Female)a • Isabellea • Bowser Jr.Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Inkling GirlTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Diddy KongTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec
Medium Peach • Daisy • Yoshi (Light-bluea · Blacka · Reda · Yellowa · Whitea · Bluea · Pinka · Orangea) • Mario • Luigi • Iggy • Ludwig • Tanooki Marioa • Villager (Male)a • Inkling BoyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • BirdoTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec (Light-blue Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · Black Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · Red Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · Yellow Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · White Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · Blue Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · Green Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec · Orange Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec) • KamekTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • PeachetteTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec
Cruiser Rosalina • Donkey Kong • Waluigi • Roy • Linka • King BooTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • WigglerTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • PaulineTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec
Heavy Metal Mario (GoldTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe) • Pink Gold Peach • Bowser • Wario • Morton • Dry Bowsera • Petey PiranhaTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Funky KongTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec
Any Mii
Vehicle parts
Bodies Karts Standard Kart • Pipe Frame • Mach 8 • Steel Driver • Cat Cruiser • Circuit Special • Tri-Speeder • Badwagon • Prancer • Biddybuggy • Landship • Sneeker • Sports Coupe • Gold Standard • GLAa • W 25 Silver Arrowa • 300 SL Roadstera • Blue Falcona • Tanooki Karta • B Dashera • Streetlea • P-Winga • Koopa ClownTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Standard bikes Standard Bike • The Duke • Flame Rider • Varmint • Mr. Scooty • City Trippera • Master Cycle ZeroTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxeb
Sport bikes Comet • Sport Bike • Jet Bike • Yoshi Bike • Master Cyclea
ATVs Standard ATV • Wild Wiggler • Teddy Buggy • Bone Rattlera • Splat BuggyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • InkstrikerTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Tires Standard • Monster • Roller • Slim • Slick • Metal • Button • Off-Road • Sponge • Wood • Cushion • Blue Standard • Hot Monster • Azure Roller • Crimson Slim • Cyber Slick • Retro Off-Road • Gold Tires • GLA Tiresa • Triforce Tiresa • Leaf Tiresa • Ancient TiresTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxeb
Gliders Super Glider • Cloud Glider • Wario Wing • Waddle Wing • Peach Parasol • Parachute • Parafoil • Flower Glider • Bowser Kite • Plane Glider • MKTV Parafoil • Gold Glider • Hylian Kitea • Paper Glidera • ParagliderTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxeb
Courses
New courses Mushroom Cup Mario Kart Stadium • Water Park • Sweet Sweet Canyon • Thwomp Ruins
Flower Cup Mario Circuit • Toad Harbor • Twisted Mansion • Shy Guy Falls
Star Cup Sunshine Airport • Dolphin Shoals • Electrodrome • Mount Wario
Special Cup Cloudtop Cruise • Bone-Dry Dunes • Bowser's Castle • Rainbow Road
Classic courses Shell Cup Wii Moo Moo Meadows • GBA Mario Circuit • DS Cheep Cheep Beach • N64 Toad's Turnpike
Banana Cup GCN Dry Dry Desert • SNES Donut Plains 3 • N64 Royal Raceway • 3DS DK Jungle
Leaf Cup DS Wario Stadium • GCN Sherbet Land • 3DS Music Park • N64 Yoshi Valley
Lightning Cup DS Tick-Tock Clock • 3DS Piranha Plant Slide • Wii Grumble Volcano • N64 Rainbow Road
DLC coursesa Egg Cup GCN Yoshi Circuit • Excitebike Arena • Dragon Driftway • Mute City
Triforce Cup Wii Wario's Gold Mine • SNES Rainbow Road • Ice Ice Outpost • Hyrule Circuit
Crossing Cup GCN Baby Park • GBA Cheese Land • Wild Woods • Animal Crossing
Bell Cup 3DS Neo Bowser City • GBA Ribbon Road • Super Bell Subway • Big Blue
Booster coursesTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec Golden Dash Cup Tour Paris Promenade • 3DS Toad Circuit • N64 Choco Mountain • Wii Coconut Mall
Lucky Cat Cup Tour Tokyo Blur • DS Shroom Ridge • GBA Sky Garden • Ninja Hideaway
Turnip Cup Tour New York Minute • SNES Mario Circuit 3 • N64 Kalimari Desert • DS Waluigi Pinball
Propeller Cup Tour Sydney Sprint • GBA Snow Land • Wii Mushroom Gorge • Sky-High Sundae
Rock Cup Tour London Loop • GBA Boo Lake • 3DS Rock Rock Mountain • Wii Maple Treeway
Moon Cup Tour Berlin Byways • DS Peach Gardens • Merry Mountain • 3DS Rainbow Road
Fruit Cup Tour Amsterdam Drift • GBA Riverside Park • Wii DK Summit • Yoshi's Island
Boomerang Cup Tour Bangkok Rush • DS Mario Circuit • GCN Waluigi Stadium • Tour Singapore Speedway
Feather Cup Tour Athens Dash • GCN Daisy Cruiser • Wii Moonview Highway • Squeaky Clean Sprint
Cherry Cup Tour Los Angeles Laps • GBA Sunset Wilds • Wii Koopa Cape • Tour Vancouver Velocity
Acorn Cup Tour Rome Avanti • GCN DK Mountain • Wii Daisy Circuit • Piranha Plant Cove
Spiny Cup Tour Madrid Drive • 3DS Rosalina's Ice World • SNES Bowser Castle 3 • Wii Rainbow Road
Battle courses Wii U Crazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 Wii Moo Moo Meadows • GCN Dry Dry Desert • SNES Donut Plains 3 • N64 Toad's Turnpike • Mario Circuit • GCN Sherbet Land • N64 Yoshi Valley • Toad Harbor
Switch Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 3DS Wuhu Town • GCN Luigi's Mansion • SNES Battle Course 1 • Urchin Underpass • Dragon Palace • Battle Stadium • Sweet Sweet Kingdom • Lunar Colony
Other
Items Banana • Blooper • BooTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Boomerang Flower • Bullet Bill • Coin • Crazy Eight • FeatherTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Fire Flower • Golden Mushroom • Green Shell • Lightning • Mushroom • Piranha Plant • Red Shell • Spiny Shell • Super Horn • Triple Bananas • Triple Green Shells • Triple Mushrooms • Triple Red Shells
Course objects Antigravity Panel • Arrow fieldTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Barrel • Bath BombTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Bella • Board • Bob-omb CarTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Boulder • Bowser Statue • Bus • BumperTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Cannon • Car • CashTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Ceiling NeedleTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Coin • Crate • Current • Dash Panel • Dash panel ramp truck • Drain Pipe • Falling Pillar • Fire Bar • Fire Chain • FlipperTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Glide Ramp • Goal RingTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Hot-air balloon • Half-pipeTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • IcicleTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Item Box • Lava Geyser • Leaf pilea • Master Sworda • Mecha Piranha PlantTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Metal ballTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Millstone • Mine Carta • Mushroom PlatformTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Mushroom TrampolineTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Oil slick • Pita • Ring • Rupeea • Snowboya • Snowman • Spin Boost Pillar • Spinner • Submarine • TableTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Tire • Traffic cone • Traina • Truck • Volcanic debris • Water GeyserTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Winged CloudTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec
Enemies and species Big WigglerTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Bone Piranha Plant • Boo • Bouncing Note • Bowser Monument • BulberTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Chain Chomp • Cheep Cheep • ClampyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Deku Babaa • Dolphin • Dry Bones • Exploring Shy GuyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Fire Piranha PlantTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Fire Snake • Fish Bone • Freezie • Frogoon • FuzzyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Goomba • Goomba Tower • GoonieTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Hammer Knight • Huffin PuffinTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Incoming ChompTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Innertube GoombaTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Jellybeam • Keesea • Manta • Mecha Cheep • Mechakoopa • Mini Toada • Monty Mole • Moo Moo • Mr. Resettia • Nep-EnutTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Noki • PenguinTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Petal GuyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Pianta • Piranha Plant • Pokey • PtooieTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Raving Piranha Plant • Rocky WrenchTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Screaming Pillar • Sidestepper • Skating Shy Guy • Small bird • Snowboarding Shy GuyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Stilt GuyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Super Thwompa • Swoop • Thwomp • Tiki Goon • Toad • Unagi • WhompTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Yoshi
Techniques Anti-gravity • Drift • Hop • Mini-Turbo • Rocket Start • Slipstream • Spin Boost • Spin Turn • Jump Boost • U-turn • Underwater driving
Notable areas, landmarks, and sightings AmsterdamTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Athens (Hadrian's Arch · Parthenon) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • BangkokTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Berlin (Berlin Wall · Brandenburg Gate · Charlottenburg Palace) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Bowser's Castle • DK's Tree House • Hammer Bros. Sphinx • London (Big Ben · Tower Bridge · Tower of London) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Luigi's Mansion • Madrid (Prado Museum · Ventas Bullring) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • New York (Empire State Building · Statue of Liberty · Rockefeller Center) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Paris (Arc de Triomphe · Cathedral of Notre Dame · Eiffel Tower · Louvre) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Rome (Colosseum · Spanish Steps · Trevi Fountain) Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Peach's Castle • SydneyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • TokyoTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • VancouverTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec
Official tournaments Mario Kart 8 Mario Kart 8 promotion tour • Mario Kart 8 Championship 2014
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe North America NOA 150cc Tournament and NOA Battlethon • Mario Kart North American Open • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Holiday Fun Run • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup 2022 • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe North American Qualifier 2022 • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe North American Qualifier 2023 • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup 2023 • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship 2023 Qualifier • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship 2023
Australia and New Zealand Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Super Saturdays • Mario Kart AU/NZ My Nintendo Cup • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: AU/NZ Grand Prix
China Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Summit Invitational Tournament • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Tournaments (2021 Tencent series) • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe National Battle Team Open Tournament • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Open Team Championship
Europe Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Seasonal Circuit • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe European Championship 2023
Hong Kong Nintendo HK 2021 Cup
Japan Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Challenge • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Challenge Final Stage
Spain TorneoMK8D
UK and Ireland Nintendo UK VS Cup • Nintendo VS UK Cup
Miscellaneous Andrew TregoCrazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8a • "Blue Shell Blues"Crazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • Cheesea • Daisy Cruisera • DK's Tree House • Emblem • Finish line • From the PitCrazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • Gallery (Deluxe) • Ghost • Glitches • Gravity • HeartTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Highlight Reel • Hyrule Castlea • In-game statistics (Deluxe) • Item probability distributions • Lakitu • The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8a • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course PassTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Mario Kart Band • Mario Kart TV • Mercedes-Benz × Mario Kart 8a • MiiverseCrazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • PoochyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • Pre-release and unused contentCrazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • ShoeTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxec • SoundtrackCrazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • Sponsors • Staff (Mario Kart 8 · Mario Kart 8 Deluxe · Booster Course Pass) • Stamp (list) Crazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • Update historyTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Crazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 Indicates exclusivity to Mario Kart 8
a Indicates downloadable content in Mario Kart 8
Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Indicates exclusivity to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
b Indicates content available in version 1.6.0 and later of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
c Indicates content available in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass
Related Play Nintendo activities:
Take a spin in one of these beauties!Crazy Eight in Mario Kart 8 • Racing through this pollTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • One cup, four tracks…Transparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Leaf it to meTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Gaming gardens trivia quizTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Memory Match-UpTransparent artwork of the Crazy Eight, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Playable fighters Banjo & Kazooie (DLC) • Bowser • Bowser Jr. / Koopalings (Larry · Morton · Wendy · Iggy · Roy · Lemmy · Ludwig) • Daisy • Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong • Dr. Mario • Fox • Inkling • Isabelle • King K. Rool • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Mega Man • Mii Fighter • Mr. Game & Watch • Pac-Man • Peach • Piranha Plant (DLC) • R.O.B. • Rosalina & Luma • Sonic • Villager • Wario • Yoshi • Others
Assist Trophy characters Ashley • Bomberman • Chain Chomp • Flies & Hand • Hammer Bro • Klaptrap • Knuckles • Nintendog • Shadow • Thwomp • Waluigi • Wily Capsule
Bosses Giant Donkey Kong • Giga Bowser • Metal Mario
Stages 3D Land • 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Figure-8 Circuit • Gamer • Golden Plains • Hyrule Castle • Jungle Japes • Kongo Falls • Kongo Jungle • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Bros. • Mario Circuit (Wii U) • Mario Galaxy • Mushroom Kingdom (64) • Mushroom Kingdom II • Mushroom Kingdom U • Mushroomy Kingdom • New Donk City Hall • Paper Mario • Peach's Castle (64) • Princess Peach's Castle (Melee) • Rainbow Cruise • Super Happy Tree • Super Mario Maker • WarioWare, Inc. • Wrecking Crew • Wuhu Island • Yoshi's Island (Brawl) • Yoshi's Island (Melee) • Yoshi's Story • Others
Items Assist Trophy • Banana Gun • Banana Peel • Barrel • Beehive • Bob-omb • Boomerang • Bullet Bill • Crate • Fire Bar • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Grass • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Poison Mushroom • POW Block • Soccer Ball • Spiny Shell • Star Rod • Super Launch Star • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Scope
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape F.L.U.D.D. Mario Finale
Dr. Mario Megavitamins Super Sheet Dr. Tornado Doctor Finale
Luigi Green Fireball Green Missile Luigi Cyclone Poltergust G-00
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Headbutt Hand Slap Jungle Rush
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Egg Roll Yoshi Bomb Stampede!
Bowser Fire Breath Whirling Fortress Flying Slam Bowser Bomb Giga Bowser Punch
Peach Toad Peach Parasol Peach Bomber Vegetable Peach Blossom
Daisy Daisy Parasol Daisy Bomber Daisy Blossom
Wario Chomp Corkscrew Wario Bike Wario Waft Wario-Man
Diddy Kong Peanut Popgun Rocketbarrel Boost Monkey Flip Banana Peel Hyper Rocketbarrel
Rosalina & Luma Luma Shot Launch Star Star Bits Gravitational Pull Grand Star
Bowser Jr. Clown Cannon Abandon Ship Clown Kart Dash Mechakoopa Shadow Mario Paint
King K. Rool Blunderbuss Propellerpack Crownerang Gut Check Blast-o-Matic
Piranha Plant Ptooie Piranhacopter Poison Breath Long-Stem Strike Petey Piranha
Other Assist Trophy characters • Break Free (Lead the Way) • Challenges • Final Smashes • In-game music (By series: A–M · N–Z) • Jump Up, Super Star! • Palutena's Guidance • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Smash Taunt characters • Snake's codec conversations • Spirits (1–500 · 501–1000 · 1001–1500 · 1501–1513) • Staff
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Super Mario Maker 2
Characters Playable characters Mario • Luigi • Toad • Toadette
Supporting characters Coursebot • Worldbotb • Mr. Eraser • Nina • Princess Peach • Undodog • Yamamura • Partrick • Soundfrog • Toads • Yoshi/Red Yoshi
Course elements Game styles Super Mario Bros. • Super Mario Bros. 3 • Super Mario World • New Super Mario Bros. U • Super Mario 3D World
Themes Ground • Underground • Underwater • Ghost House • Airship • Castle • Desert • Snow • Forest • Sky
Terrain ? Block • Brick Block/Rotating Block • Bridge • Clear Pipe • Cloud Block • Crystal Block • Donut Block • Frozen Coina • Ground • Hard Block • Hidden Block • Ice Block • Mushroom Platform • Note Block/Music Block • P Blocka • Warp Pipe • Rock Block • Semisolid Platform • Slope • Spike Block • Spike Trap
Items 1-Up Mushroom/Rotten Mushroom • 10-Coin/30-Coin/50-Coin • Big Mushroom • Boomerang Flowerb • Bullet Bill Maskb • Cannon Boxb • Coin • Cape Feather • Fire Flower • Frog Suitb • Goomba Maskb • Goomba's Shoe/Stiletto • Master Sworda • Pink Coin • Power Balloonb • Propeller Boxb • Propeller Mushroom • Red POW Boxb • SMB2 Mushroomb • Super Acornb • Super Bell • Super Hammer • Super Leaf • Super Mushroom • Super Star • Superball Flower • Yoshi's Egg/Big Red Yoshi's Egg
Enemies Angry Sun/Moon • Ant Trooper/Big Ant Trooper • Unshelled Koopa Troopa • Blooper/Big Blooper/Blooper Nanny/Blooper Baby • Bob-omb/Mega Bob-omb/Parabomb • Boo/Big Boo/Boo Buddies/Stretch • Boom Boom • Bowser/Meowser • Bowser Jr. • Bully/Big Bully • Buzzy Beetle/Big Buzzy Beetle/Buzzy Beetle Tower/Para-Beetle/Heavy Para-Beetle/Buzzy Shell • Chain Chomp/Big Chain Chomp • Charvaargh • Cheep Cheep/Big Cheep Cheep/Blurp (SMW)/Deep Cheep/Big Deep Cheep • Dry Bones/Big Dry Bones/Parabones/Dry Bones Shell • Fire Bro/Heavy Fire Bro • Fire Piranha Plant/Big Fire Piranha • Fish Bone • Goomba/Big Goomba/Paragoomba/Big Paragoomba/Galoomba (SMW)/Big Galoomba (SMW)/Flying Goomba (SMW)/Para-Goomba (SMW)/ Goombrat/Kodeka Kakibō/Goombud (SMW)/Goomba Tower/Shoe Goomba/Stiletto Goomba • Hammer Bro/Sledge Bro • Hop-Chops • Horned Ant Trooper • Jelectro • Jumping Piranha Plant • Koopa Clown Car/Junior Clown Car/Fire Koopa Clown Car/Fire Junior Clown Car • Koopa Troopa/Big Koopa Troopa/Koopa Paratroopa/Big Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Troopa Car • Koopalingsb (Larry · Morton · Wendy · Iggy · Roy · Lemmy · Ludwig) • Lakitu • Lava Bubble/Big Lava Bubble • Magikoopa/Big Magikoopa • Mechakoopab/Blasta Mechakoopab/Zappa Mechakoopab/Mega Mechakoopab • Monty Mole/Big Monty Mole • Muncher • Peepa • Piranha Creeper • Piranha Plant/Big Piranha Plant • Pokeya/Snow Pokeya • Pom Pom • Porcupuffer • Rocky Wrench • Skipsqueak • Spikea/Mega Spikea • Spike Balla/Giant Spiked Balla/Snowballa • Spike Top/Spiky Parabuzzy • Spiny/Big Spiny/Spiny Shell • Spiny Egg • Spiny Skipsqueak • Stingby • Thwomp/Big Thwomp • Wiggler/Big Wiggler
Gizmos ! Block • Arrow Sign • Banzai Bill • Bill Blaster/Bull's-Eye Blaster • Blinking Block • Bumper • Bull's-Eye Banzai/Cat Banzai Bill • Bull's-Eye Bill/Cat Bullet Bill • Bullet Bill • Burner • Cannon/Giant cannon • Conveyor Belt/ON/OFF Conveyor Belt • Checkpoint Flag • Crate • Dash Blocka • Fire Bar • Grinder • Icicle • Mushroom Trampoline/ON/OFF Trampolineb • Key/Cursed Keyb • Lava Lift • Lift/Flimsy Lift/Cloud Lift • ON/OFF Switch/Dotted-Line Block • One-Way Wall • P Switch • POW Block • Red POW Block • Seesaw • Skewer • Snake Block • Swinging Claw • Track • Track Block • Trampoline • Tree • Twister • Vine • Warp Box/Warp Box (With Key) • Warp Door/P Warp Door/Key Door
Miscellaneous Starting blocks • Stone (Story Mode) • Toad (Story Mode) • Wings
Mario's moves Charge jumpb (SMB) • Crawl (SM3DW) • Crouch • Crouch Jump (SM3DW) • Dash • Dive (SM3DW) • Double Jump (NSMBU) • Drill Spin (NSMBU & SM3DWb) • Ground Pound (NSMBU & SM3DW) • Jump • Long Jump (SM3DW) • Midair Spin (NSMBU) • Roll (SM3DW) • Slide (all except SMB) • Spin Jump (SMW, NSMBU, & SM3DW) • Swim • Triple Jump (NSMBU) • Wall Jump (NSMBU & SM3DW)
Miscellaneous Assist parts • Course Maker • Fan-made courses highlighted by Nintendo • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Mii outfits • Minigamesb (Catch & Win! • Match & Win! • Pop & Win!) • Ninji* • Peach's Castle • Phantob • Quotes • Sound effects • Staff • Yamamura's Dojo
a In version 2.0 or later
b In version 3.0 or later
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