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[[Image:Midna_single.jpg|thumb|174px|Midna From [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]]]
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{{Infobox Character General
'''Midna''' is a character from [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]. Midna, teams up with the protagonist, Link, to battle a "[[Zant|greater evil]]" that she alone cannot overcome. In fitting with her dark nature, she has a playfully devilish sense of humor and shows a somewhat cynical demeanor during most of the game. Most of her magical abilities feature her hair taking on the shape of an arm, or having some other relation. Midna, like all creatures from the Twilight Realm, cannot tolerate light, and she hides in Link's shadow when he is in the Light World. The only time she takes her physical form is when he is in the Twilight or is a wolf, or otherwise in a dungeon. This may also imply she cannot fraternize with the light-dwellers. This would seem to fit with Zant's claim that Midna is incapable of consorting with light-dwellers.
|name=Midna
[[Image:Wolf_Link.jpg|thumb|204px|[[Wolf Link]] and Midna together. ]]
|image= [[File:HW Midna Render.png|250px]]
Like Navi in [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]], she acts as a guide who helps the player learn the controls and advance in the game. Unlike the fairy companions, she does not offer information on enemies and talking to her will give Link a small tip on what the player must do to progress or defeat a boss. Whilst Link is in wolf form, she usually rides on his back and assists him with an attack that creates a field of dark energy, allowing Link to lock onto any enemies within it and charge at all of them consecutively. When her icon appears, she can assist Wolf Link with jumps the player normally cannot perform. In the light world, she appears as a somewhat ghostly silhouette out of Link's shadow, yet can still communicate with Link and is needed to pass into the twilight from the "light" world.  
|caption=[[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]
Official artwork of Midna from ''{{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors}}''.
|universe={{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}
|firstgame=''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess}}'' (2006)
|games=''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance=''{{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition}}'' (2018)
|console= [[Wii]]
|species= Twili
|gender= Female
|homeworld = Twilight Realm
|voiceactor= {{s|wikipedia|Akiko Kōmoto}}
|interwiki=zeldawiki
|interwikiname=Zelda Wiki
|interwikipage=Midna
}}
'''Midna''' ({{ja|ミドナ|Midona}}, ''Midna'') is a major character in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess}}''.


Early in the game, Midna will allow Wolf Link to teleport to twilight portals across Hyrule, thus quickly spanning great distances. Once Link obtains the Master Sword, calling Midna will allow Link to freely transform into wolf form and vice versa (except for when in the presence of people, where Midna will then forbid transforming to avoid startling them). Her hair can form into a hand, allowing Link to jump to faraway locations, open doors, or catch charging enemies.  
==Origin==
[[File:Midna-Origin.jpeg|left|thumb|200px|Midna stopping [[Ganon]] in ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''.]]
Midna originates from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess}}'', where she is one of the main characters. She assists [[Link]] on his quest, especially when he is {{s|zeldawiki|Wolf Link}}, through giving him tips and helping him with her abilities.


== In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] ==
Midna was originally a tall, elegant and beautiful woman who acted as the ruler of the Twilight realm (thus the "Twilight Princess"). One day, she was overthrown, transformed into a small imp creature and banished from her home realm by a jealous {{s|zeldawiki|Zant}}. When Midna first encounters Link, she comes off as a hostile and abrasive character, and forces Link in helping her find parts of a dark relic called the {{s|zeldawiki|Fused Shadows}}. Despite acting unaware of what Link had been through prior to that point, Midna knew Link was the hero of Hyrule all along. She initially used him to get revenge on Zant, but their many adventures together, including saving each other's lives multiple times, ultimately showed Midna the selfishness of her ways and her agenda changed to saving both Hyrule and the Twilight realm. While their relationship was initially professional and somewhat manipulative, moments in the game and especially in companion media imply that Midna grew a fondness towards Link, going from seeing him as a dog and a tool for her revenge to a true friend worth fighting for. Her change of heart is further shown when near the end of the game, she warps Link and Zelda out to the Eldin province of {{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Field}} to safety. Thought to have been killed in her battle with Ganon, Midna was later revived and restored to her true form. Afterwards, she bids Link and Zelda farewell and destroys the {{iw|zeldawiki|Mirror of Twilight}}, making sure Hyrule and the Twilight realm never cross over again.


Midna appears as 2 [[trophies]] and 2 [[stickers]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros Brawl]]''. In addition, there is a song ("Midna's Lament") associated with her that plays on the [[Bridge of Eldin]] stage.
In Twilight Princess, one of her signature abilities is changing her hair into the shape of a hand and using it to grab objects. The only instance in which this is used to physically grab enemies is during the battle against Ganon. Her hair-hand is used more extensively as a weapon in her ''{{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors}}'' appearance. These moments were the basis of her mechanics as an assist trophy.
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== Trophy Description ==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
''A mysterious masked being. Midna was a princess in the Twilight Realm who was transformed into an imp by Zant. Midna's personality is characterized by a sharp tongue and a tendency to act on whims. Midna pairs with Link to save the world. She also possesses powerful magic skills, such as the ability to warp through space.''
Midna appears by name in the title of [[Midna's Lament]], an unlockable musical track playable on the [[Bridge of Eldin]] stage. Also, she appears in [[List of SSBB trophies (The Legend of Zelda series)|two trophies]], and [[List of stickers (The Legend of Zelda series)|two stickers]], though one is alongside {{s|zeldawiki|Wolf Link}}.


== Trivia ==
===Trophy===
*Due to her popularity, and Link's visual update to bring him in line with the Twilight Princess games, there was a brief round of rumors stating that Midna would be playable in the game. These rumors were eventually proven false upon the game's release.
{{Trophy
*It should be noted that in the Wii version, her right eye is covered, but in the GameCube version (as well as promotional images), her left eye is covered. This is because during development, the entire game had to be mirrored to make Link fit with the Wii's general right-handed controls (Link is traditionally left-handed). Due to this, the markings covering her body are also reversed in the two versions. On her trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it was all changed back.
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|image=Midna - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc-ntsc=A mysterious masked being. Midna was a princess in the Twilight Realm who was transformed into an imp by Zant. Midna's personality is characterized by a sharp tongue and a tendency to act on whims. Midna pairs with Link to save the world. She also possesses powerful magic skills, such as the ability to warp through space.
|desc-pal=A mysterious masked being. Midna was a princess in the Twilight Realm who was transformed into an imp by Zant. Midna's personality is characterized by a sharp tongue and a tendency to act on a whim. Midna pairs with Link to save the world. She also possesses powerful magic skills, such as the ability to warp through space.
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|game=Brawl
}}
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===Stickers===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name
! Game
! Effect
! Fighter(s)
|-
| Midna
| [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]
| {{StickerIcon|Dizzy Time}} -50
| {{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
|-
| Midna & [[Wolf Link]]
| [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]
| {{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +26
| {{StickerHead|Link|Zelda|Ganondorf|Toon Link}}
|}
{{StickerPicBox|Midna|Zelda: Twilight Princess}}
{{StickerPicBox|Midna & Wolf Link|Zelda: Twilight Princess}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===As an [[Assist Trophy]]===
[[File:Midna-WiiU.png|thumb|Midna as she appears in {{forwiiu}}.]]
Midna appears as an [[Assist Trophy]]. Akiko Komoto reprises her role as Midna, with her portrayals being re-purposed from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.''
 
She stays in place and attacks nearby players with her hair extended into an arm form, grabbing and throwing anything she can get at. If there are no nearby enemies, Midna will teleport closer. If forced offstage, she will teleport back onstage again. As Midna's attacks are considered grabs, players cannot [[shield]] to avoid her attacks, though they can be [[dodge]]d. Getting grabbed and thrown deals 20% damage total. However, she can be attacked, and eventually defeated. Attacking her constantly can stunlock her for long enough that she disappears without retaliating.
 
====Glitch====
*In {{for3ds}}, if Midna is summoned on [[Rainbow Road]] and falls off, she may get bugged and constantly attempt to teleport back onstage unsuccessfully, causing her giggling voice line to loop until she disappears.
 
===Trophy===
Midna's trophy appears in both versions. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Twilight Princess'' {{h1|Trophy Box|Twilight Princess}}.
{{Trophy
|name=Midna
|image-3ds=MidnaTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=MidnaTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-3ds-ntsc=Midna is a descendant of the Twili and comes from the Twilight World. She doesn't mind getting a bit bossy with Link, and though she offers to help him, her motives are unclear. Try to ignore her dismissive attitude—maybe she just has trouble showing her true self.
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=Midna is a descendant of the Twili and comes from the Twilight Realm. She doesn't mind getting a bit bossy with Link, and though she offers to help him, her motives are unclear. Try to ignore her dismissive attitude—maybe she just has trouble showing her true self.
|desc-pal=A girl from the Twilight Realm who seems to look down on the world from a very high horse. She helps Link while he's a wolf, but it's clear she has some kind of ulterior motive. Still, there's more to her than meets the eye, and she and Link eventually come to understand one another.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|release1=11/2006}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|release1=12/2006}}
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As an Assist Trophy===
Midna returns as an [[Assist Trophy]], functioning identically to how she did in Smash 4, albeit KOing now earns a point. [[Training Mode]] describes her Assist Trophy with the following: ''Warps around the stage, grabbing and throwing opponents with a powerful swing.'' She cannot be summoned on Golden Plains, Green Hill Zone, Midgar, Skyloft, and Spirit Train.
 
===Spirits===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Ability !! Series
|-
| 222 || {{SpiritTableName|Midna}} || {{SpiritType|Grab}} || ★★★ || 3 || 2672 || 8040 || 1269 || 3819 || 1403 || 4221 || {{Rollover|Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99|Wolf Link & Midna|y}} || ''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|-
| 223 || {{SpiritTableName|Wolf Link & Midna}} || {{SpiritType|Grab}} || ★★★★ || 3 || 4458 || 11147 || 2103 || 5258 || 2103 || 5258 || Dash Attack ↑ || ''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|}
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
TPHD Midna Artwork.png|Official artwork of Midna for ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD''.
SSB4 - Midna 3DS.jpg|Midna in {{for3ds}}.
Midna-WiiU2.png|Midna attacking {{SSB4|Lucario}} and {{SSB4|Little Mac}} with her hair in arm form.
Midna Assist Trophy (SSBU).png|Midna as an Assist Trophy in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
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==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|ミドナ|Midona}}, ''Midna''
|en=Midna
|fr=Midona
|es=Midna
|de=Midna
|it=Midna
|nl=Midna
|ru={{rollover|Мидна|Midna|?}}
|ko={{rollover|미드나|Mideuna|?}}, ''Midna''
|zh={{rollover|米多娜|Mǐduōnà|?}}, ''Midna''
}}
 
{{AssistTrophies}}
{{Zelda universe}}
[[Category:Trophies (SSBB)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSBB)]]
[[Category:Legend of Zelda Trophies]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-Wii U)]]
[[Category:Spirits]]
[[Category:Stickers]]
[[Category:Stickers]]
[[Category:The Legend of Zelda universe]]
[[es:Midna]]

Latest revision as of 20:05, October 19, 2024

Midna
HW Midna Render.png
ZeldaSymbol.svg

Official artwork of Midna from Hyrule Warriors.

Universe The Legend of Zelda
Debut The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)
Smash Bros. appearances Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (2018)
Console/platform of origin Wii
Species Twili
Gender Female
Place of origin Twilight Realm
Voice actor Akiko Kōmoto
Article on Zelda Wiki Midna

Midna (ミドナ, Midna) is a major character in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

Origin[edit]

Midna stopping Ganon in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

Midna originates from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, where she is one of the main characters. She assists Link on his quest, especially when he is Wolf Link, through giving him tips and helping him with her abilities.

Midna was originally a tall, elegant and beautiful woman who acted as the ruler of the Twilight realm (thus the "Twilight Princess"). One day, she was overthrown, transformed into a small imp creature and banished from her home realm by a jealous Zant. When Midna first encounters Link, she comes off as a hostile and abrasive character, and forces Link in helping her find parts of a dark relic called the Fused Shadows. Despite acting unaware of what Link had been through prior to that point, Midna knew Link was the hero of Hyrule all along. She initially used him to get revenge on Zant, but their many adventures together, including saving each other's lives multiple times, ultimately showed Midna the selfishness of her ways and her agenda changed to saving both Hyrule and the Twilight realm. While their relationship was initially professional and somewhat manipulative, moments in the game and especially in companion media imply that Midna grew a fondness towards Link, going from seeing him as a dog and a tool for her revenge to a true friend worth fighting for. Her change of heart is further shown when near the end of the game, she warps Link and Zelda out to the Eldin province of Hyrule Field to safety. Thought to have been killed in her battle with Ganon, Midna was later revived and restored to her true form. Afterwards, she bids Link and Zelda farewell and destroys the Mirror of Twilight, making sure Hyrule and the Twilight realm never cross over again.

In Twilight Princess, one of her signature abilities is changing her hair into the shape of a hand and using it to grab objects. The only instance in which this is used to physically grab enemies is during the battle against Ganon. Her hair-hand is used more extensively as a weapon in her Hyrule Warriors appearance. These moments were the basis of her mechanics as an assist trophy.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Midna appears by name in the title of Midna's Lament, an unlockable musical track playable on the Bridge of Eldin stage. Also, she appears in two trophies, and two stickers, though one is alongside Wolf Link.

Trophy[edit]

Midna's trophy in Brawl
Midna
NTSC A mysterious masked being. Midna was a princess in the Twilight Realm who was transformed into an imp by Zant. Midna's personality is characterized by a sharp tongue and a tendency to act on whims. Midna pairs with Link to save the world. She also possesses powerful magic skills, such as the ability to warp through space.
PAL A mysterious masked being. Midna was a princess in the Twilight Realm who was transformed into an imp by Zant. Midna's personality is characterized by a sharp tongue and a tendency to act on a whim. Midna pairs with Link to save the world. She also possesses powerful magic skills, such as the ability to warp through space.
Wii: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Stickers[edit]

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
Midna The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess StickerIconDizzyTime.png -50 RandomHeadSSBB.png
Midna & Wolf Link The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Foot (type) Attack +26 Link Zelda Ganondorf Toon Link Link (SSBB)Zelda (SSBB)Ganondorf (SSBB)Toon Link (SSBB)
Brawl Sticker Midna (Zelda Twilight Princess).png
Midna
(Zelda: Twilight Princess)
Brawl Sticker Midna & Wolf Link (Zelda Twilight Princess).png
Midna & Wolf Link
(Zelda: Twilight Princess)

In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

As an Assist Trophy[edit]

Midna as she appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Midna appears as an Assist Trophy. Akiko Komoto reprises her role as Midna, with her portrayals being re-purposed from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

She stays in place and attacks nearby players with her hair extended into an arm form, grabbing and throwing anything she can get at. If there are no nearby enemies, Midna will teleport closer. If forced offstage, she will teleport back onstage again. As Midna's attacks are considered grabs, players cannot shield to avoid her attacks, though they can be dodged. Getting grabbed and thrown deals 20% damage total. However, she can be attacked, and eventually defeated. Attacking her constantly can stunlock her for long enough that she disappears without retaliating.

Glitch[edit]

  • In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, if Midna is summoned on Rainbow Road and falls off, she may get bugged and constantly attempt to teleport back onstage unsuccessfully, causing her giggling voice line to loop until she disappears.

Trophy[edit]

Midna's trophy appears in both versions. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U it is part of the Twilight Princess Trophy Box.

Midna's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Midna
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Midna is a descendant of the Twili and comes from the Twilight World. She doesn't mind getting a bit bossy with Link, and though she offers to help him, her motives are unclear. Try to ignore her dismissive attitude—maybe she just has trouble showing her true self.
NTSCSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U Midna is a descendant of the Twili and comes from the Twilight Realm. She doesn't mind getting a bit bossy with Link, and though she offers to help him, her motives are unclear. Try to ignore her dismissive attitude—maybe she just has trouble showing her true self.
Wii: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (11/2006)
PAL A girl from the Twilight Realm who seems to look down on the world from a very high horse. She helps Link while he's a wolf, but it's clear she has some kind of ulterior motive. Still, there's more to her than meets the eye, and she and Link eventually come to understand one another.
Wii: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (12/2006)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

As an Assist Trophy[edit]

Midna returns as an Assist Trophy, functioning identically to how she did in Smash 4, albeit KOing now earns a point. Training Mode describes her Assist Trophy with the following: Warps around the stage, grabbing and throwing opponents with a powerful swing. She cannot be summoned on Golden Plains, Green Hill Zone, Midgar, Skyloft, and Spirit Train.

Spirits[edit]

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Series
222
SSBU spirit Midna.png
Midna
Grab
★★★ 3 2672 8040 1269 3819 1403 4221 Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99 The Legend of Zelda Series
223
SSBU spirit Wolf Link & Midna.png
Wolf Link & Midna
Grab
★★★★ 3 4458 11147 2103 5258 2103 5258 Dash Attack ↑ The Legend of Zelda Series

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese ミドナ, Midna
UK English Midna
France French Midona
Germany German Midna
Spain Spanish Midna
Italy Italian Midna
China Chinese 米多娜, Midna
South Korea Korean 미드나, Midna
Netherlands Dutch Midna
Russia Russian Мидна