Editing The Legend of Zelda (universe)

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'''''The Legend of Zelda'' universe''' ({{ja|ゼルダの伝説|Zeruda no Densetsu}}, ''The Legend of Zelda'') refers to the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series' collection of characters, stages, and properties that hail from [[Nintendo]]'s long-running and famous ''The Legend of Zelda'' game series. It is a series of fantasy action-adventure titles produced by Nintendo throughout the company's history. It is widely considered one of the most influential video game franchises ever created, and has earned a spot as one of the company's flagship franchises alongside such notable series as ''{{uv|Mario}}'' and ''{{uv|Pokémon}}'', with ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'' being the best-reviewed game of all time by certain sources. It has had over fifteen official titles which together have sold over 60 million units, making it the 7th best-selling video game series ever. As a result, it is heavily featured in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, with five separate characters playable in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'': The main hero [[Link]], his [[Young Link]] (''Melee'') and [[Toon Link]] (''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'') incarnations, the titular [[Princess Zelda]], her alternate ninja-like guise [[Sheik]], and series villain [[Ganondorf]].

At least two other releases in the main series were arguably revolutionary in their own right. The third game, ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}'' for Super Nintendo in early April 1992, advanced many of the conventions introduced by the original game's formula to resemble what a modern-day top-down ''Zelda''-style game traditionally features, with refined combat, item-usage, puzzle-filled dungeon aspects, and more detail to the archetypal story. It is widely considered today to be one of the greatest video games ever released, and the many ''Zelda'' games that make use of this top-down style are typically relegated to Nintendo handhelds. However, even more momentous was the late-1998 release of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' for the Nintendo 64, which seamlessly converted the ''Zelda'' formula into a fully realized and detailed three-dimensional world presented in the third person, and introduced what has since become common elements in 3D action-adventure games: a target-lock system to orient the player-character towards specific enemies and circle strafe around them in combat situations in areas with a freely rotatable camera, and context-sensitive buttons. On its initial release, it received perfect review scores from the majority of video game publications that reviewed it, and it sold over seven million copies worldwide. Like ''A Link to the Past'' for the top-down 2D perspective, ''Ocarina of Time'' introduced to the series the 3D-style of gameplay regularly used by console-based ''Zelda'' releases, which typically are the "biggest" releases in the series.

It is customary for at least one main ''Zelda'' title to be released over the lifespan of a given Nintendo console or handheld. Many of these adhere by default to a realistic, comparatively "adult" aesthetic, starting with ''Ocarina of Time'' and including titles as recent as ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword}}''; however, in early 2003, a radically different "younger" alternative look and style was introduced into the series with the release of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}'' for the GameCube. This introduces a heavily cartoon-stylized, cel-shaded design and graphical style both to Link and the rest of his world, and this exact "[[Toon Link]]" design and aesthetic is reused in several subsequent releases on Nintendo handhelds, all of which are separate from the games featuring the "adult" aesthetic. Given the nearly-''Mario''-scale importance and relevance the ''Zelda'' franchise has had both to Nintendo and to the industry as a whole, it is unfailingly one of the first franchises confirmed for a starring role in each game in Nintendo's ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series of crossover fighting games. Later games in the ''Smash Bros.'' series have featured content from both the realistic and the cartoon ''Zelda'' styles.

Each of the ''Zelda'' games, for the most part, are self-contained variations on the same basic "legend": In a fantasy land named {{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule}}, which had been created by a trio of goddesses that subsequently left behind embodiments of themselves and/or their power in a three-triangle artifact called the {{s|zeldawiki|Triforce}}, a great evil - most often a demonic being named Ganon, or alternatively a powerful humanoid sorceror named [[Ganondorf]], depending on the game - threatens the land, and the only hope is for a young boy or man garbed in green, [[Link]], in cooperation with a princess named [[Zelda]], to go on an adventurous quest across Hyrule to smite the evil, most often with a blessed blade in an altar named the [[Master Sword]]. There is almost always some sort of variation to a given installment's narrative that ties both into the story and the gameplay; in some games there is a parallel world that Link must explore, while the world may be mostly covered in ocean in other games. Link himself may undertake his quest under a different set of circumstances each game, such as in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess}}'' when he can transform into a wolf and receive assistance from an imp-like creature named [[Midna]], or ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap}}'' where a talking hat he acquires allows him to shrink and grow back in size at will. Even Zelda's backstory, role, and relevance can vary between games, such as whether she is a classic damsel-in-distress or a capable ally of Link, but very rarely is any sort of romance between her and Link even implied.

Besides instances where some games are direct sequels and continuations to each other, there is usually no relevance in continuity between any of the seemingly independent portrayals of Hyrule. But this did not stop fans from speculating wildly on how all of the titles could be ordered in a chronological timeline that assumes Hyrule in all of these games is, in fact, the same world in different stages of its history, and that the reappearances of Link and related characters represent different individuals that are unwitting reincarnations of eras and Links from the past. But due to contradictions between games that arise when trying to place them all in a linear timeline, estimates were made that the Zelda chronology branched off into separate directions. On the 25th anniversary of the franchise, Nintendo posted an official timeline for the series that affirmed that there were, in fact, three separate timeline branches, and explained which games belong to which branch. The official ordering of ''The Legend of Zelda'' series is explained below:

*'''"Legend of the Gods & the Hero of Time":''' The beginning timeline before its triple-branch. After the creation of the heavens and Hyrule, the earliest chronological game is ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword}}'' (released on the Wii in November 2011), taking place on floating islands in the sky named {{s|zeldawiki|Skyloft}}, which the goddess {{s|zeldawiki|Hylia}} had lifted to safeguard the Hylian people from the monster hordes of the demon king {{s|zeldawiki|Demise}} infesting the lands below. The original incarnations of Link and Zelda, living on Skyloft along with the other Hylians during this time, are involved in a quest that explains and lays the groundwork for the patterns shown in the rest of the series. Following this, the {{s|zeldawiki|Sacred Realm}} wherein the Triforce resides is sealed, and Hyrule Kingdom is established. Then, in both ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap}}'' (released on the Game Boy Advance in January 2005) and ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}}'' (released as part of a Game Boy Advance remake of ''A Link to the Past'' in December 2002), separate Links fight the wind mage {{s|zeldawiki|Vaati}}. Finally, in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'' (released for Nintendo 64 in November 1998), a child Link takes part in a pivotal moment of the timeline when an evil human sorcerer, the original Ganondorf, covets the Triforce beyond the Sacred Realm, and Link must regularly travel back and forth between periods separated seven years apart - with Link himself assuming the form of a teenager during his time in the later period - and receive help from the enigmatic [[Sheik]] in order to defeat Ganondorf and the monstrous form Ganondorf eventually assumes, Ganon.

*'''"Hyrule's Decline & The Last Hero":''' This first timeline branch assumes Link is defeated in his battle against Ganon in ''Ocarina of Time''. This leads to ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}'' (released for the SNES in April 1992), where a Link has to contend with the revival of the demonic Ganon at the hands of the wizard {{s|zeldawiki|Agahnim}}. The most recently ''Zelda'' game, ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds}}'', is a direct continuation of this setting. Link then contends with separate villains named {{s|zeldawiki|Onox}} and {{s|zeldawiki|Veran}} in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons}}'' and ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages}}'' (a simultaneous, interlinking pair of Game Boy Color games released by Capcom in May 2001), which may lead to another revival for Ganon that Link must destroy. The same Link stars in one more game, ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening}}'' (released for Game Boy in August 1993), where during a voyage outside Hyrule to hone his skills, Link washes ashore on {{s|zeldawiki|Koholint Island}}, and must wake the island guardian, a whale called the {{s|zeldawiki|Wind Fish}}, to return home. Taking place in an era after this are ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' (released for NES in August 1987), where a Link defeats a revived Ganon and saves a princess named Zelda, and the follow-up ''{{s|zeldawiki|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link}}'' (released for NES in December 1988), where the same Link goes on a quest to awaken a different Zelda while avoiding getting killed by followers of Ganon seeking to revive the demon once more.

*'''"The Dark World & The Hero's Descendants":''' The second timeline branch assumes Ganondorf was never able to enter the Sacred Realm in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', and therefore much of that game's quest never transpired and Link never left being a child; instead, Ganondorf faced execution. Beginning this "child timeline" is ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask}}'' (released for Nintendo 64 in October 2000), where Link ends up in an alternate world called {{s|zeldawiki|Termina}}, where a {{s|zeldawiki|Skull Kid}} under the evil influence of the eponymous mask has set the moon on a collision course into the land. Link must use a time-resetting method to repeatedly relive the 72-hour time period before doomsday so that he has the time to set up the means to avert Termina's fate. A century later, in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess}}'' (released for GameCube and Wii by December 2006), a Link is thrust from a life as a ranch-hand into a world-spanning quest against the forces of the king of an alternate twilight realm, {{s|zeldawiki|Zant}}, and he is forced into the form of a wolf whenever he enters a twilight-covered area of Hyrule and must accept help from the Twilight native Midna to compensate. Finally, in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures}}'' (released for GameCube in June 2004), another Link goes to battle against Vaati's last chronological appearance.

*'''"The Hero of Wind & A New World":''' The third timeline branch is the one that results from Link's defeat and sealing of Ganondorf in the Sacred Realm, as seen in the ending of ''Ocarina of Time''; it is referred to as the "adult" timeline. At a later date, Ganondorf is revived, and the gods flood Hyrule to seal him back; this sets the stage for ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}'' (released for GameCube in March 2003), where a young Link sets sail on what is initially a quest to rescue his sister from a monstrous bird, but later on becomes a fight against a once-again-revived Ganondorf. A direct sequel to this game is ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}'' (released for Nintendo DS in October 2007), where a ghost ship steals away Link's ally {{s|zeldawiki|Tetra}}, and he must enlist the help of a reluctant steamboat captain, Linebeck, to rediscover her. Finally, a century later, ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}}'' (released for Nintendo DS in December 2009) takes place on a newly discovered continent that has since been civilized with an extensive railroad network, and an incarnation of Link that is an aspiring railroad engineer is accompanied by Zelda's disembodied spirit on a quest to discover why the tracks are disappearing.

''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' was the most recent ''Zelda'' game at the time of the release of ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', and certainly the most popular and notable at the time because of its 3D nature on the Nintendo 64, so it was very easy to feature ''Zelda'' content from this chronology and dimension into the N64 fighter.

===Character===

*[[Image:LinkIcon(SSB).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSB|Link}}''': A teenage sword-and-shield fighter with elven ears, a green tunic, and a long floppy green cap, the Link from ''Ocarina of Time'' was formerly a young boy from a forest but was divinely chosen to oppress the future rule of Ganondorf by being transported seven years into the future, where he became a brave, capable warrior in his older form and wielded the Master Sword along with the Triforce piece of Courage and was assisted by Princess Zelda in the form of the mysterious Sheik to combat Ganondorf. Link is never heard speaking throughout the games; he is only heard grunting and yelling in his many battles. He fights in ''Smash 64'' with his various tools from ''Ocarina of Time''. His [[Boomerang]] is a good projectile for spacing and his smash attacks, though powerful and great to use in the single-player mode, are slow to execute, and his recovery is arguably the worst in the game. This actually makes Link a fighter in the second lowest possible tier (next to {{SSB|Samus}} and tied to {{SSB|Luigi}}) for the competitive metagame.

*[[File:HyruleCastleIconSSB.png|right|link=Hyrule Castle]] '''[[Hyrule Castle]]''': A somewhat wide stage taking place on the top of the castle seen in ''Ocarina of Time''. The castle is where the royal family governs the land of Hyrule. Whirlwinds pop up here from time to time, though it seems to be more in reference to the transportation whirlwind seen in the first ''The Legend of Zelda'' than anything in ''Ocarina of Time''.{{clear}}

*'''[[Heart Container]]''': In ''Ocarina of Time'' and any other ''Zelda'' game, when Link defeats a boss, he wins a Heart Container, which increases his total life meter by one heart. As an item, any character who picks it up will have his life meter completely healed, making this a powerful item.

*'''7''': A remix of the classic ''Zelda'' theme heard since the original ''The Legend of Zelda''. It is heard on [[Hyrule Castle]].

*'''17''': The victory fanfare of Link is an orchestration borrowing elements from the traditional "adventuring music" heard in ''Zelda'' games.

 

Five of the 25+ fighters are characters from the ''Ocarina of Time'' continuity, making ''Zelda'' the second most represented franchise after ''Mario'' if their sub-series were to be accounted for.

*[[Image:LinkIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBM|Link}}''': Returning from the original with a somewhat redesigned moveset and a chargeable bow and arrow as a new [[neutral special move]], Link becomes somewhat higher-tier than before, but not very much because his Smash-A moves lack knockback. A major difference from the original is that his recovery move has drastically increased in height.<br clear="right" />

*[[Image:ZeldaSheikIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right]]'''[[Zelda/Sheik]]''': Zelda/Sheik refers to both Zelda and Sheik as one character slot, and it also refers to players who alternate between the two characters. Zelda is unique in that she is the only character who [[transform]]s into another character in the midst of battle, the nimble Sheik, who may also transform back into Zelda. Unlike in ''Brawl'', not many people use both Zelda and Sheik in ''Melee'' and the union of the two is not considered as its own character slot in the [[tier list]].

:*[[Image:ZeldaIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBM|Zelda}}''': A newcomer and unique fighter. As a ''Melee'' fighter, Zelda strikes strong but is not all that agile. She mainly uses magic and fire attacks. Players often prefer to fight as her quicker counterpart Sheik and usually do not transform back into Zelda because of how long it takes; However, Zelda's [[up special]] reaches significantly farther than Sheik's, which some Sheik users will take advantage of by transforming into Zelda and using the move for [[spacing]] or to [[recover]]y.<br clear="right" />

:*[[Image:SheikIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBM|Sheik}}''': A new and original fighter, Sheik is the alter-ego to the slower and heavier Zelda. As a ''Melee'' fighter, it is widely agreed that Sheik's special moves are not especially useful, yet in spite of that her fighting style affords her a very high position in the tier list. Sheik is not selectable from the character select screen and can only be accessed by transforming from Zelda or by holding the A button at the beginning of a match when playing as Zelda, which allows players to begin the match as Sheik.<br clear="right" />

*[[Image:GanondorfIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBM|Ganondorf}}''': A new fighter that functions as a clone of {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}, sharing many animations and all special attacks, but with a significantly heavier, slower, and stronger nature, in addition to "dark" effects instead of fire effects. As a fighter, Ganondorf is powerful enough that it practically compensates for his lack of speed, capable of dealing some of the hardest punishes of any fighter.<br clear="right />

*[[Image:YoungLinkIcon(SSBM).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBM|Young Link}}''': A new fighter hailing from ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'' that functions as a [[clone]] of Link. As a ''Melee'' fighter, Young Link is expectedly less strong and resilient than Link, but with added strength in some of his other moves, as well as the ability to wall-jump.<br clear="right" />

 

In addition, a modified version of Link seen in [[Event 18: Link's Adventure]] is named [[Dark Link]] and is sometimes considered a separate character. A pitch-black Link model, Dark Link is not playable without hacking. Its appearance in ''Ocarina of Time'' was as a sub-boss for Link to fight in the Water Temple, and it mirrored his every movement, so it was tricky to damage and defeat without killing oneself.

 

 

''Melee'' features some easily KO'd common enemies from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' in the Adventure Mode stage [[Underground Maze]].

*'''[[ReDead]]s''': These hollow zombies are forged from dark magic, and they would bite onto you and do damage before letting go. In ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,'' they also demonstrated the ability to paralyze Link to where he was standing with their gazes.

*'''[[Octorok]]s''': Octopus-like creatures that can shoot nuts from their cannon-like mouths at Link in many ''Zelda''-series games and at characters in ''Melee''. They are modeled off their appearances from ''Ocarina of Time.''

*'''[[Like-Like]]s''': Giant leech-like creatures that would swallow up Link and digest his shield before spitting him back out in many ''Zelda'' games. They incapacitate a character temporarily in ''Melee'' and damage him before spitting him back out. These are modeled off their ''Ocarina of Time'' appearances.

''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' features two stages representative of the ''Zelda'' franchise, like several other franchises in ''Melee'':

 

*[[File:TempleIconSSBM.png|right|link=Temple]]'''Hyrule: [[Temple]]''': An iconic stage from this universe, this does not necessarily represent a specific location in any ''Zelda'' game, but rather an amalgam of many designs from throughout the ''Zelda'' series up to this point, though it does bear a resemblance to the temples in ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''. It is essentially a generic depiction of the sorts of ruins that Link descends into and explores in many of his games. It is a gigantic stage, the largest seen thus far in ''Melee'', and it is banned from much competitive tournament play because of how much room for stalling tactics the stage layout allows. The cave-like paths lead on down the center-left of the stage represent the cave-like areas Link often explores in his games as well.{{clear}}

*[[File:GreatBayIconSSBM.png|right|link=Great Bay]]'''Termina: [[Great Bay]]''': This stage is based on the N64 sequel to ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Majora's Mask'', a game where Young Link travels to another country away from Hyrule called Termina, and he must save the country from being annihilated by an evil moon's collision course into the ground by awakening four giants. This takes place in the west coast of Termina where the third of the four dungeons in the game lies.{{clear}}

 

 

There are two ''Zelda'' items featured in ''Melee'':

*'''[[Bunny Hood]]''': A new item, it is equipped by the character to drastically increase that character's walking speed, running speed, jumping height, and falling speed for about 20 seconds.

*'''[[Heart Container]]''': Returns from ''Smash 64''. While it still heals, it now restores only up to 100% damage in normal play rather than all % points to the character that picks it up. In [[All-Star Mode]], however, it heals fully provided the character remains within the [[Rest Area]] until their damage reaches 0%.

*'''5: Great Bay''': An orchestration of the "official" ''The Legend of Zelda'' theme, heard throughout the ''Zelda'' series and introduced in the original ''The Legend of Zelda'' for NES. It is heard on [[Great Bay]].

*'''6: Temple''': An orchestration of the dungeon music heard in ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' for NES. It is heard as the primary track of Temple, and also in the Underground Maze area of the Adventure mode.

*'''31: Saria's Theme''': A simple flute-based remix of Saria's Song from ''The Legend of Zelda: Orcarina of Time'' for N64. It is heard as a secondary track in Great Bay and often accompanies [[Young Link]] in his single-player appearances.

*'''40: Zelda Team Victory''': The victory fanfare of Link, Zelda, Sheik, Young Link, and Ganondorf is an orchestration borrowing elements from the traditional "adventuring music" heard in ''Zelda'' games.

===Full Trophy List===

As a base franchise for the ''Smash Bros.'' series, representation from ''The Legend of Zelda'' came as expected to be featured in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. However, one newcomer is featured and the four ''Zelda'' series veterans now have updated designs to match their incarnations in the more recent installment, ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''.  

===Characters===

*[[Image:LinkIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBB|Link}}''': Link returns in ''Brawl'', but he is depicted here as his ''Twilight Princess'' incarnation rather than his adult ''Ocarina of Time'' incarnation. Some of his moves have also been slightly modified to reflect on the ''Twilight Princess'' versions of his items. Link now has the [[Gale Boomerang]] as his [[side special]], which will slightly drag the opponent towards Link upon its return. Link's Bow is now the [[Hero's Bow]], though it is identical in function, and Link can now charge his [[Spin Attack]], but only while grounded. Link's extended grab has also been changed to the [[Clawshot]], which not only appears to be longer than the Hookshot, but also automatically aims towards the nearest ledge when Link is recovering. His Final Smash is the [[Triforce Slash]], which does heavy, prolonged, and concentrated damage towards one opponent.{{Clear}}

*[[Image:ZeldaSheikIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]]'''[[Zelda/Sheik]]''':Zelda and Sheik return as a character slot in ''Brawl'', mostly unchanged from ''Melee''. Even though Sheik and Zelda are rated lower in the tier list and they are used less often, some [[smasher]]s use Zelda and Sheik together. Also, they have their own character slot in the [[tier list]] and they are one spot above ''Sheik''. ''Zelda'' has to be used approximately as much as ''Sheik'' for it to be referred as ''Zelda/Sheik'' and simply using ''Zelda'' for her [[recovery]] does not really count.  

**[[Image:ZeldaIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBB|Zelda}}''': Zelda also returns from the last game, also based on her ''Twilight Princess'' incarnation, with Sakurai claiming that she now has a "more subdued color scheme". She is a slow, yet light character, but when her attacks hit right, they can be powerful. She retains her ability to transform into Sheik during battle and can be selected between the two on the character select screen. Zelda's [[Final Smash]] is the heavenly [[Light Arrow]].{{Clear}}

**[[Image:SheikIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBB|Sheik}}''': Sheik returns as a playable character once again, and retains her ability to transform into Zelda during battle and can be selected between the two on the character select screen. She did not appear in ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'', but her appearance has been based on a "beta Sheik" that was meant to appear in ''Twilight Princess'', but whose design was never seen by anyone but Eiji Aonuma and his development team. She still has her own moveset, but shares her [[Final Smash]] with Zelda.{{Clear}}

*[[Image:GanondorfIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBB|Ganondorf}}''': Ganondorf returns in ''Brawl'' as well in his ''Twilight Princess'' appearance. This time, Ganondorf is quite different from his ''Melee'' incarnation, having very different animations for his moves when compared to {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}, who he was considered a clone of in ''Melee''. He is still one of the archetypal heavyweights in ''Brawl''. Ganondorf's [[Final Smash]] is the [[Beast Ganon]] transformation.{{Clear}}

*[[Image:ToonLinkIcon(SSBB).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSBB|Toon Link}}''': Link's childlike incarnation as seen in ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'' and other titles is introduced in ''Brawl'' as the spiritual successor to [[Young Link]]. While not a heavy clone of Link, Toon Link has the same basic special moves and Final Smash, but all with important visual and functional differences.{{Clear}}

*[[Image:Icon-bridgeofeldin.gif|right]]'''[[Bridge of Eldin]]''': The majority of this stage is based off ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''. With an immensely wide flat bridge location where an enemy character from the game, [[King Bulblin]] riding upon [[Lord Bullbo]], will ride through and damage combatants, and drop bombs that will destroy sections of the bridge. Shortly afterward, a portal to the {{s|zeldawiki|Twilight Realm}} will open in the sky and magically fill in the gap with a new piece.{{clear}}

 

*[[Image:Icon-pirateship.gif|right]]'''[[Pirate Ship]]''': Based off the enormous ocean Link must cross in ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'', characters fight on {{s|zeldawiki|Tetra}}'s pirate ship, passing by cannons that fire cannonballs, getting swept up in a twister, and getting flung clean up into the sky and plunging back down into the ocean. Sometimes the ship will crash into a giant rock and won't be able to move anymore.{{clear}}

 

It is the only ''Melee'' stage to receive a new song: a remix of the Great Palace theme from ''Zelda II''.{{clear}}

*'''[[Deku Nut]]''': A new item introduced in ''Brawl'', taken from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' - when the Deku Nut is thrown at an opponent, it causes large knockback on contact. If it goes off near an enemy, they will be stunned temporarily.

===Assist Trophy===

* '''[[Tingle]]''': Being the only Assist Trophy to represent ''The Legend of Zelda'' universe, Tingle chants his famous line  "Tingle! Tingle! Kooloo-limpah!" and performs a random event on the stage, like summoning a bouquet of flowers or hordes of hammers.

''See [[List of SSBB Music (The Legend of Zelda series)]]''.

*'''Main Theme (The Legend of Zelda)''': An orchestrated version of main theme of the series. It is used on the Bridge of Eldin stage.

*'''Ocarina of Time Medley''': As might be expected from the title, this music is a medley of Zelda's Lullaby, Sun's Song, Minuet of Forest, Bolero of Fire, Boss Theme Intro, Song of Storms, Lon Lon Ranch, Song of Time, and Saria's Song from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''. It is used on the Bridge of Eldin stage. This song is also played during both Zelda and Sheik's Classic Mode credits.

*'''Title (The Legend of Zelda)''': An epic mix of both the title screen of the original ''The Legend of Zelda'' and the dungeon music from the same game. It is used on the Bridge of Eldin stage.

*'''The Dark World''': An atmospheric mix of the theme of the {{s|zeldawiki|Dark World}} from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}''. It is used on the Bridge of Eldin stage.

*'''Hidden Mountains & Forest''': The music that played on the Dark World versions of the {{s|zeldawiki|Lost Woods}} and {{s|zeldawiki|Death Mountain}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past''. It is used on the Bridge of Eldin stage.

*'''Hyrule Field Theme''': The theme of {{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Field}} as depicted in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.  It is used on the Bridge of Eldin stage.

*'''Midna's Lament''': Taken directly from ''The Legegend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'', this is the theme that played from the end of the {{s|zeldawiki|Lakebed Temple}} until Link met Princess Zelda; after Midna is attacked by Zant. It is used on the Bridge of Eldin stage.

*'''Dragon Roost Island''': The theme of {{s|zeldawiki|Dragon Roost Island}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'', which this theme is taken directly from. It is the theme of the Pirate Ship stage.

*'''The Great Sea''': The theme while sailing on the {{s|zeldawiki|Great Sea}} in ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''. It is used on the Pirate Ship stage.

*'''Tal Tal Heights''': A techno medley of both the overworld theme and the {{s|zeldawiki|Tal Tal Heights}} theme from ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''. It is used on the Pirate Ship stage.  This theme is also played during Link's Classic Mode credits.

*'''Song of Storms''': A medley of three separate themes from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''—the Song of Storms, Ganondorf's theme, and the Serenade of Water. It is used on the Pirate Ship stage.

*'''Molgera Battle''': Taken directly from ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'', this was the music that played during the battle against {{s|zeldawiki|Molgera}}, the boss of the {{s|zeldawiki|Wind Temple}}.  It is used on the Pirate Ship stage.

*'''Village of the Blue Maiden''': The theme of the restored {{s|zeldawiki|Village of the Blue Maiden}} from ''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures'', which is itself a remix of the {{s|zeldawiki|Kakariko Village}} theme from ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past''.  It is used on the Pirate Ship stage. This song is also used during Toon Link's Classic Mode credits.

*'''Great Temple/Temple''': A remix of the Great Temple and Temple themes from ''Zelda II''. It is used on the ''Temple'' stage. It is notable for being the only song to play on a ''Melee'' stage that is not taken directly from ''Melee''.

 

===Stickers===

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*Link's Bow and Arrow

*[[Hero's Bow]]

*Link's Grandmom

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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==

''The Legend of Zelda'' universe is also represented in {{for3ds}} and {{forwiiu}}. For the first time in the series, no new playable ''The Legend of Zelda'' characters are introduced.

===Characters===

*[[File:LinkIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSB4|Link}}''': Link makes an expected appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', and again as the ''Twilight Princess'' incarnation. He has received many notable buffs from ''Brawl'', now being virtually as viable as he was in ''Melee''. Some of his costume options include his tunic from ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword'' and his "Fierce Deity" design from ''Majora's Mask''.{{clear}}

*[[File:ZeldaIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSB4|Zelda}}''': Zelda returns in this installment as the ''Twilight Princess'' version. One big change is that she can no longer transform into Sheik but can instead [[Phantom Slash|summon a Phantom]] to aid her in battle. Her design is also once again from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''.{{clear}}

*[[File:SheikIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSB4|Sheik}}''': Sheik returns now as a stand-alone character, separated from Zelda and sporting an updated visual design from ''Brawl''. Like Zelda, she has a new down special move to replace her old Transform ability, in her case the Bouncing Fish, and also sports a new side special in the form of the Burst Grenade. She has been notably buffed after her drastic nerf in ''Brawl'', now arguably as viable as she was in ''Melee''.{{clear}}

*[[File:GanondorfIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSB4|Ganondorf}}''': Ganondorf was unofficially revealed as a veteran fighter and, as in ''Brawl'', retains his ''Twilight Princess'' form. His moveset is largely the same as in ''Brawl''. However, he has been drastically buffed in terms of power and speed (and even further via patch updates) and has been given a variety of [[Customization|custom moves]] that vary drastically from Captain Falcon's, one of which allows him to attack with his sword for the first time in the series.{{clear}}

*[[File:ToonLinkIcon(SSB4-U).png|50px|right]]'''{{SSB4|Toon Link}}''': Toon Link returns in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' as well, continuing the dual representation of variations of Link that has been present in the series since ''Melee''. He was revealed on the official website in conjunction with the Japanese release of ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD'', and as such has many visual and animation upgrades that resemble that title.{{clear}}

====Assist Trophies====

 

====Common Enemies====

*'''[[ReDead]]''': ReDeads return from ''Melee'' as enemies in Smash Run, it now has its  updated look from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D}}''.

====Mii Fighter Costumes====

* '''Link Outfit''': Includes a Link costume for Mii Swordfighters and a Link hat.

* '''Majora's Mask''': Includes Majoria's mask headpiece for all classes.

====Trophies====

{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (The Legend of Zelda series)}}

''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''

*Link

*Link (alt)

*Zelda

*Zelda (alt)

*Sheik

*Sheik (alt)

*Toon Link (alt)

*Ganondorf

*Ganondorf (alt)

*Ball-and-Chain Soldier

*Impa

''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''

*[[File:HyruleCastle64IconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Hyrule Castle]]{{GameIcon|SSB}} '''[[Hyrule Castle]]''': A returning stage from ''SSB'', Hyrule Castle is available as [[DLC]] for both versions of ''SSB4''.{{clr}}

*[[File:SkyloftIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Skyloft]]'''[[Skyloft]]''': Skyloft appears in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', as a touring stage, similar to [[Delfino Plaza]], allowing characters to fight in various areas of Skyloft.{{clr}}

*[[File:TempleIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Temple]]{{GameIcon|SSBM}} '''[[Temple]]''': Temple [[Past Stages|returns]] once again from ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''. This time, it has been given a significant visual update, with many textures being replaced with newer, more detailed ones.{{clr}}

*[[File:BridgeofEldinIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Bridge of Eldin]]{{GameIcon|SSBB}} '''[[Bridge of Eldin]]''': the Great Bridge from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' also makes its return as a [[Past Stages|past stage]] from ''Brawl''.{{clr}}

*[[File:PirateShipIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Pirate Ship]]{{GameIcon|SSBB}} '''[[Pirate Ship]]''': The Pirate Ship from ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'' returns as DLC.{{clr}}

===={{for3ds}}====

*[[File:GerudoValleyIconSSB4-3.png|75px|right|link=Gerudo Valley]]'''[[Gerudo Valley]]''': Gerudo Valley, using its design in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D'', is a stage in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''. Kotake and Koume periodically appear to cover one side of the stage with either fire or ice.{{clr}}

*[[File:SpiritTrainIconSSB4-3.png|75px|right|link=Spirit Train]]'''[[Spirit Train]]''': Spirit Train is another stage in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', where characters fight atop the Spirit Train from ''The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks''.

===Items===

Five new items have been added having specialty in ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, along with three returning ones.

 

===Music===

*'''Ballad of the Goddess / Ghirahim's Theme''': A rock remix and medley of "Ballad of the Goddess," the main theme of ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword'', and the theme of the game's villain, {{s|zeldawiki|Ghirahim}}. Plays on Skyloft in the Wii U version. In the 3DS version, it is a Smash Run-exclusive song.

*'''Main Theme (The Legend of Zelda)''': A remix of the iconic main theme from ''The Legend of Zelda'' taken directly from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. This plays on Temple.

*'''Fairy Fountain''': This track is a remix of the {{s|zeldawiki|Fairy Fountain}} theme from ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past'', which has since become of the series' most well-known themes, as it has been used as the music on the save file screen in nearly every ''Zelda'' game since.

*'''Village of The Blue Maiden''': Ripped directly from ''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures''. It plays on Skyloft.

 

==Games with elements from or in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==

 

 

Despite the fact that most players consider ''Zelda II'' to be the "black sheep" of ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series features a relatively large amount of ''Zelda II'' content. This is due to the fact that like ''Super Smash Bros.'', ''Zelda II'' features platformer-style jumping and attacking gameplay; it is, in fact, the only game in ''The Legend of Zelda'' series that can be considered a platformer.

 

Some of Link's moves in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series originated in this game, such as his [[down aerial]] and [[up aerial]]. The [[Temple]] stage, which appears in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', is derived from the palaces in this game, although no location in Hyrule is truly similar to the Temple stage. The primary music for the Temple stage in both ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', as well as one of its known alternate themes in ''Brawl'', is taken from this game. The [[Underground Maze]] level in ''Melee''{{'}}s [[Adventure Mode]] is similar to the palaces in ''Zelda II'' and plays the aforementioned primary theme from the Temple stage. [[Event 18: Link's Adventure]] is based on this game, as Link is forced to fight [[Dark Link]] on the Temple stage. This is very reminiscent of ''Zelda II''{{'}}s final boss battle against {{s|zeldawiki|Shadow Link}}. The name of the Event match also references the game.

 

In ''Brawl'', Link's black costume is Dark Link, who debuted in this game, although he appears as he did in a cutscene from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'', as opposed to his completely black form. However, Dark Link's original completely black look is seen in the Event match, [[Dark Link Duel]], which is very similar to the aforementioned Event match in ''Melee'', although Dark Link is fought on the [[Bridge of Eldin]] stage as opposed to the Temple stage, despite the fact that Temple returns as a [[Melee Stage]].

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*Link's [[roll]] animations are based on those of the Link in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''. In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'', Link has a new back roll animation, now based on the Link's backflip that appeared in this game.

 

'''Stages:'''

*[[Gerudo Valley]] is a stage in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', using its design from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D''.

 

 

Items such as [[Deku Nut]]s (from ''Brawl'') and the [[Bunny Hood]] (''Melee'') debuted in this game.

 

 

 

 

All songs apart from Gerudo Valley are remixed.

 

 

'''Stickers:'''

*Young Zelda: [Electric] Attack +20

 

===''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask}}''===

*Even though the [[Bunny Hood]] had originated in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', it was in this game where its speed-up functionality was defined; therefore, the item itself is derived from this game.

 

*[[Tingle]], who appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask'', appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' on the stage [[Great Bay]]. In addition, Tingle also appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as an Assist Trophy, albeit in his '' The Wind Waker'' redesign.

*Great Bay's background makes a reference to the game's ending, featuring four giants rescuing the town from an apocalypse caused by the moon crashing into the Earth. Also, the game's main antagonist and namesake, Majora's Mask, appears as a trophy and a stage for [[Trophy Tussle 3]].

*The Termina Field soundtrack is featured in ''Brawl'', where it can be found in the stage [[Pirate Ship]].

*The [[Skull Kid]] appears as an Assist Trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' wearing Majora's Mask as he did in this game.

*[[zeldawiki:Fierce Deity|Fierce Deity Link]] appears as one of Link's palette swaps in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.

===''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}''===

*[[Toon Link]]'s look and basic attacks are derived from this game. One of Toon Link's custom moves, Hurricane Spin, is inspired by the attack of the same name from ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''.

*The game's overworld, the [[Great Sea]] appears as Toon Link's home [[stage]], it is based on {{s|zeldawiki|Tetra}}'s pirate ship from the games (although shrunk a fair bit) and contains a similar graphic style and elements from the game, such as a Tornado, the cannon and a Sea platform that fires bombs at a player.

*Link's Grandma

*King Of Red Lions and Link [Explosive] Attack +20

*The {{iw|zeldawiki|Wind Waker|item}} appears in one of Toon Link's taunts.

*One of Toon Link's [[taunt]]s is him looking around, similar to what happens if he stands still in ''The Wind Waker''. In ''Brawl'', he looks at nothing, but in ''Smash 4'', a fairy is seen.

===''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap}}''===

In this game, Link is able to collect various figurines of characters and locations, similar to trophies in the ''Smash Bros.'' series. While figurines appeared in ''The Wind Waker'' first, in ''The Minish Cap'' they are collected almost exactly as trophies are in ''Melee'''s [[Lottery]] (increasing payment amount to increase odds of getting a new one). The only difference is that instead of using the game's normal currency, [[zeldawiki:Rupee|Rupees]], Link uses {{s|zeldawiki|Mysterious Shell}}s.

===''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess}}''===

Link, Zelda and Ganondorf's ''Brawl'' and ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' designs are based on their ''Twilight Princess'' appearance.

Link's weapons have been updated to their ''Twilight Princess'' incarnations, such as his [[Gale Boomerang]] and his [[Clawshot]]. His old Bow has been replaced by the [[Hero's Bow]], and the speed and range of its arrows has been noticeably increased. Link's up taunt is a reference to his animation where he sheathes his sword.

Ganondorf's moveset remains largely unaltered from ''Melee'', albeit with new, improved animations - arguably the most significant change to his moveset is his new [[Side Special]] move, [[Flame Choke]], which originates from this game. The fact that Ganondorf's moveset remains generally the same greatly contradicts his ''Twilight Princess'' appearance, as he fought almost exclusively with a sword in that game, with only the occasional elbow jab or swift kick (said kick is in fact Ganondorf's new [[Side tilt]] in ''Brawl''). He does, however, show off the sword with which he fights in ''Twilight Princess'' in his [[Down taunt]]. Masahiro Sakurai made mention of the criticism that Ganondorf receives from fans over the disuse of the blade on the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]]. He eventually uses his blade as a customizable move for [[Warlock Punch]].

'''Stages:'''

The [[Bridge of Eldin]] stage is from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' and is the first stage in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series to be pulled directly from a game. [[King Bulbin]] appears after some time, sometimes followed by a Bulblin, and he can destroy the middle section of the bridge. The warp portal that brings the bridge piece back is also derived from ''Twilight Princess''.

[[List of SSBB Music (The Legend of Zelda series)|Music]] from ''Twilight Princess'' appears on the Bridge of Eldin stage. These tracks are:

* Main Theme (Twilight Princess);

* The Hidden Village;

* Midna's Lament.

'''Items:'''

In ''Brawl'', the Heart Container item has been updated to match their appearance in ''Twilight Princess'', and the design of Deku Nuts, one of the items introduced in ''Brawl'', is also taken from the game.

'''Trophies:'''

[[List of SSBB trophies (The Legend of Zelda series)|Trophies]] based on characters or events from ''Twilight Princess'' include:

* Triforce Slash (Link)

* Zelda

* Light Arrow (Zelda)

* Ganondorf

* Wolf Link

* Occoo and Son

* Ralis

* Goron

* Zora

* Sages

'''Stickers:'''

[[List of stickers (The Legend of Zelda series)|Stickers]] based on character, items, and artwork from ''Twilight Princess'' include:

* Fairy [Tail] - Attack +7

* Green Rupee [Body, Spin] - Attack +5

* Hero's Bow [Slash] - Attack +8

* Horse Call [Magic] - Attack +9

* Hylian Shield [Slash]- Resistance +10

* King Bulbin and Lord Bulbo [Leg] - Attack +19

* Lantern [Flame] - Resistance +7

* Link [Slash] Resistance +27

* Midna and Wolf Link [Leg] - Attack +26

* Ooccoo [Explosive] - Attack +7

* Postman [Leg] - Attack +11

* Rusl [Explosive] - Attack +11

* Shadow Beast [Darkness] - Attack +28

* Spinner [Body, Spin] - Attack +4

* Zant [Weapon] - Attack +7

===''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}}''===

The Phantom, who debuted in this game, serves as Zelda's down special move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''. It also appears as a trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''.

===''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}}''===

'''Stages:'''

The [[Spirit Train]] stage in the Nintendo 3DS version originates from ''The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks''.

===''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword}}''===

'''Stages:'''

[[Skyloft]], a stage in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', first appeared in ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''.

'''Items:'''

The [[Beetle]] originates in this game, as well as the [[Gust Bellows]].

{{s|zeldawiki|Ghirahim}} appears as an assist trophy.

===''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds}}''===

The ''Hyrule'' and ''Lorule'' themes as well as Yuga's Hyrule Castle battle theme were included as bonus songs in the Wii U version of ''Smash 4''.

* This is the only universe in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' to have a past stage from each of the [[Super Smash Bros.|first]] [[Super Smash Bros. Melee|three]] [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|games]].

*''The Legend of Zelda'', {{uv|Kirby}}, {{uv|F-Zero}} and {{uv|Super Smash Bros.}} itself are the only series to have the same series symbol throughout the entire series.