Editing Princess Zelda

:''For fighter info, see [[Zelda (SSBM)]] and [[Zelda (SSBB)]].''

 

|image        = [[Image:Zelda Artwork.png|150px|Princess Zelda]]

|caption      = Official artwork of Princess Zelda from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''.

|universe    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda (universe)|The Legend of Zelda]]''

|games        = ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|SSBM]]''<br/>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|SSBB]]''

|console      = Nintendo Entertainment System

|species      = Hylian

|homeworld    = [[Hyrule]]

|hair        = Blonde, Brown

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|creator      = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]

|artist      =  

|voiceactor  = Cyndy Preston (TV series)<br/>Jun Mizusawa (''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|SSBM]]'', ''Twilight Princess'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|SSBB]]'')<br/>Hikari Tachibana (''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', ''The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass'')

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|art-zeldawiki = Princess Zelda

[[Image:ZeldaSymbol.png|50px|left]]'''Princess Zelda''' ({{ja|ゼルダ姫}}, ''Zerudā Himē'') is the titular character of ''[[The Legend of Zelda (universe)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series by Nintendo. She first appeared in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series in the [[GameCube]] installment, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and returned in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. She is often seen as Link's damsel-in-distress, companion and friend, though in many installments of the series she is very capable of holding her own.

[[Image:Zelda OoT.png|thumb|100px|left|Zelda as she appears in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'']]

Zelda's first appearance was in the original ''Legend of Zelda'' game, where she served as the damsel-in-distress for [[Link]] to rescue from the evil monster known as [[Ganon]]. She has appeared in every installment of the Zelda series (with the exception of ''Link's Awakening'' where she was only mentioned briefly).

Since then, she has usually filled the role as the princess that must be rescued at some point in each game, but unlike Nintendo's other prominent damsel-in-distress [[Peach]], Zelda more frequently takes a more active role in Link's final battles with Ganon, such as in ''The Wind Waker'', ''Twilight Princess'', and ''Spirit Tracks'', where she attacks [[Ganondorf]] or Malladus (Spirit Tracks) with Light Arrows and has been shown to have very powerful magic abilities.

Like Link, Zelda's age changes throughout the different games. In some games, she is young girl, and in others, she is a young adult.  

Zelda's appeared as a playable character on two games for the [[Wikipedia:CD-i|CD-i]], a little-known console that sold very few units. Because of its small market, most people who know of the existence of these games disregard them and consider Zelda's appearance in ''Melee'' her first appearance as a playable character.

Each game has a different generation of Link and Zelda, explaining their differences in each game.

==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==

:''Main article: [[Zelda (SSBM)]]''

[[Image:Zeldamelee.jpg|thumb|left|120px|Zelda as she appears in ''Melee''.]]Zelda makes her first appearance in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series as a starting playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Zelda is a slow but powerful character who relies on magic. She is also a bit unique due to her ability to turn into another character entirely, [[Sheik]]. Her B-special move is [[Nayru's Love]], which causes a brief blue diamond shield to protect Zelda. Her side-special is [[Din's Fire]], which sends a powerful fireball at her opponents. Her up-special is [[Farore's Wind]], which will teleport Zelda up in the air. Lastly, her down-special is [[Transform]], which allows her to transform into Sheik.

Zelda is a playable character, so she is featured on three trophies that can be acquired by beating each Regular Match with her on any difficulty. Her first trophy is earned by defeating the Classic mode as her on any difficulty; her second from the Adventure mode; her third from the All-Star mode.

====Princess Zelda====

''The crown princess of Hyrule. Zelda entrusted Link with the future of [[Hyrule]] after a revelation came to her in the world of dreams. She knows much about the Triforce; in fact, the only person who likely knows more about Triforce lore is Ganondorf himself, whom Zelda evaded in Ocarina of Time by transforming into her alter ego, [[Sheik]].''  

*''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', 07/87

File:Princess Zelda Trophy Melee.png|Classic trophy

File:Princess Zelda Trophy (Smash).png|Smash trophy [Adventure Mode]

File:Princess Zelda Trophy 2 (Smash).png|Smash trophy [All-Star Mode]

==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==

:''Main article: [[Zelda (SSBB)]]''

[[Image:ZeldaBrawl.jpg|thumb|right|170px|Zelda as she appears in ''Brawl''.]]Zelda returns in  ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as a starting playable character. Just like in [[Melee]], she has the ability to transform into Sheik. Her Final Smash is called "[[Light Arrow]]." This time around, she shows up as "Zelda/Sheik" in the Character select. (In the Japanese version, Sheik's name is not in the Character select screen). One can select their starting form by clicking on one or the other. She can use Nayru's Love to reflect projectiles and damage near-standing Enemies. Din's Fire works the same way as it did in [[Melee]], and has been largely improved, although its range has been downgraded. Farore's Wind also works the same as it did in Melee, but with an explosion as she reappears.

Zelda has a trophy that is awarded each time the [[Classic]] mode is completed with Zelda on any difficulty, and several randomly-available ones. See [[Light Arrow]] for the trophy description of Zelda's [[Final Smash]], and [[Sheik]] for trophies of her in that form:

====Princess Zelda====

''The princess of Hyrule. In other games, her role changes between titles. In Ocarina of Time, she was hunted by the would-be conqueror, Ganondorf. She deceived him, however, by adopting the persona of Sheik. In Twilight Princess, she surrendered to Zant and was held as his prisoner.''

*''Legend of Zelda''

*''Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''

===Robed Zelda===

''The princess of Hyrule, loved and trusted by the people. When Hyrule is invaded by Zant from the Twilight Realm, Zelda is resolute in opposing him...but she chooses to protect her people and must surrender. From then on, she is imprisoned in the Twilight Hyrule Castle. In memory of the lost people of Hyrule, Zelda wears a black robe of mourning.''

===Zelda (Wind Waker)===

''The rightful successor of the throne and descendant of the true royal bloodline of Hyrule. She strove to put an end to the ongoing battles with Ganondorf. As the bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom, she became a target of the resurrected Ganondorf. Although she was hidden in Hyrule Castle, Ganondorf managed to find and kidnap her.''

*''Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker''

===Tetra===

''A pirate captain who roams the seas in search of sunken treasure. Her disposition garners trust from her followers. Even she doesn't realize that she's THE Princess Zelda. Once Ganondorf learns of her existence, the King of Red Lions explains to her the truth about her true self. She is often recognized by her cute pose, where she crosses her arms and winks.''

File:Zelda - Brawl Trophy.png|Princess Zelda trophy

File:Zelda (Wind Waker) - Brawl Trophy.png|Zelda (Wind Waker) trophy

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