Link
| Link | |
|---|---|
_SSBU.png) 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! – "Neatness Counts" (1989, Super Mario franchise) |
| Latest appearance | Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (2025, The Legend of Zelda series) Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (2024, Super Mario–related media) |
| Latest portrayal | See portrayal list |
Link is a 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 has often made cameo appearances in the Super Mario franchise, but he sometimes has a playable role, like in Mario Kart 8, its port, and Super Mario Maker 2.
History[edit]
Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up[edit]
Link's first appearance in the Super Mario franchise is the coloring game Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up. Link is depicted on the "Chef" page, waiting for Mario's pasta dish,[1] and on the "Travel Guide," running a traveling agency.[2]
Club Nintendo[edit]
Link, based on his The Legend of Zelda iteration, appears in various Club Nintendo comics with characters of the Super Mario franchise and other media.
Link is amongst the characters celebrating Christmas at the Mario Bros.' House in "Super Mario: Die Bescherung". He only speaks in one panel, doubting the realness of Santa Claus.[3]
In "Super Mario: Die Verwandlung", Dr. Light mistakes Mario for Link since he did cosmetic surgery on the latter.[4]
In "Warios Weihnachtsmärchen", a parody of A Christmas Carol, Link has the role of Ghost of Present,[5] and he takes Wario to see those whom he had upset earlier.[6]
In "Mario in Mariozilla", he is seen in the Empire State Building, studying a map together with Dr. Light, who lives there.[7] Link has a small role, but he does think that Dr. Light's "magic cap", which is actually a paper bag, is an improved disguise for Mario to confront Kamek.[8]
Link is one of the inhabitants of the Wolkenkratzer in "Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens". He and his two allies, Mario and Kirby, use a spell to transform themselves into powerful creatures to stop Abigor from taking over the Wolkenkratzer.[9]
DiC cartoons[edit]
The Legend of Zelda[edit]
Link is the protagonist of The Legend of Zelda television series, which premiered on Fridays within the The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! programming block,[10] though it would be syndicated with a live-action segment of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!. He is voiced by Jonathan Potts.[11]
Captain N: The Game Master[edit]
Link is a protagonist in Captain N: The Game Master, retaining both his design and voice actor. He is also a major character in the Valiant Nintendo Comics System line of Captain N: The Game Master.
Super Game Boy[edit]
Link appears alongside various Super Mario characters on the European cover art of the Super Game Boy.
Donkey Kong Country series[edit]
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]
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. Diddy can appear in his place if he has at least nineteen Video Game Hero Coins.[12] Link had swapped rankings with Yoshi in the remake, and Link has fifty Video Game Hero Coins instead.
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble![edit]
Link is mentioned by Bazaar in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, but not in the remake. Bazaar took up Link's 500-rupee offer to learn about the castle,[13] since Link had insufficient bear coins,[13] Link then left, dissatisfied presumably over the shape of the seashells,[14] a reference to the Secret Seashell sidequest in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.
Super Mario-kun[edit]
In volume 4 of Super Mario-kun, some time after appearing in the world of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Mario takes the Pegasus Shoes from Hyrule, causing Link to search desperately for them behind the manga panel.[15]
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]
In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake, Link can be found resting at the Rose Town Inn.[16] When Link is interacted with, a The Legend of Zelda melody for uncovering a secret plays.[17] Talking to Link in the remake adds "The Slumbering Hero" entry to the Scrapbook, and his model depicts his sleeves to be more red than brown.[18]
Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]
Link is one of the Video Game Heroes in Donkey Kong Land 2. His role is no different than in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Playable incarnations of Link appear in every Super Smash Bros. game. They are identified as either "Link", "Young Link", or "Toon Link".
Super Smash Bros.[edit]
- 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 Legend of Zelda.
Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
- SmashWiki article: Link (SSBM)
- SmashWiki article: Young Link (SSBM)
In Super Smash Bros. Melee, two incarnations of Link are playable. The first is the adult "Hero of Time" and is simply called "Link"; he was in the previous game and reappears in Melee as a starter. The second is the younger "Hero of Time" (also from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time) and is called "Young Link"; players can only play as him after beating Classic or Adventure mode with 10 characters or playing 500 matches, then defeating him on Great Bay.
The older Link's standard special attack is the Bow, which lets him shoot an arrow that can be charged; the boomerang returns as 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. Young Link's moves are similar to his older counterpart's, though while Young Link is faster and lighter, he is also weaker. As Young Link is shorter and wields the smaller Kokiri Sword, his attacks do not have as much range. Young Link's Deku Shield is also not as strong as the older Link's Hylian Shield, as it does not protect against stronger projectiles. Young Link, however, can Wall Jump.
In the game's Adventure Mode, the older 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.
Additionally, a doppelganger 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 adult 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)
- SmashWiki article: Toon Link (SSBB)
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, two incarnations of Link are playable. The first is the "Hero of Twilight" from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, who is simply called "Link" and is available from the start. The second is the "Hero of Winds" from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, who is called "Toon Link" and must be unlocked first. The Wind Waker incarnation can be unlocked by either finding a door in The Forest in The Subspace Emissary after beating the mode, playing Classic after clearing The Subspace Emissary, or by playing 400 Brawl matches, then defeating him in battle.
The bow (now called "Hero's Bow") and bombs have been aesthetically changed to match their Twilight Princess designs, while the boomerang is now the Gale Boomerang, which generates a whirlwind that can drag in opponents as it returns. The Hookshot is now the Clawshot from 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. Toon Link's special moves are mostly the same as the other Link's, though Toon Link's attacks use their The Wind Waker variants. The only different move is the Boomerang, which is the same as the Hero of Time's Boomerang in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Toon Link's grab also uses the Hookshot from The Wind Waker, which like the Clawshot also has a ledge-homing property, though its range is not as far. Both Links have a Final Smash called Triforce Slash.
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, smashwiki: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 appear as palette swaps for both playable Links. The Hero of Twilight'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. Additionally, Toon Link's red, blue, and purple alternate costumes are based upon the copies of the Link from The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords. He also has an alternate costume based upon the Link from the original The Legend of Zelda, as well as a Dark Link costume.
Role in The Subspace Emissary[edit]
While walking through a forest, the "Hero of Twilight" Link 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.
After beating The Subspace Emissary, in The Forest stage, if the player enters the first red door in the beginning of the level, they will be taken to the Pirate Ship. There, Toon Link will be looking out to the sea. However, once he sees the player, he is surprised. Thinking the player is an enemy, he attacks the player. The player then fights Toon Link, and if he is beaten, Toon Link is unlocked as a playable character.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
- SmashWiki article: Link (SSB4)
- SmashWiki article: Toon Link (SSB4)
Both Links reappear in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U as starter playable characters, under their respective "Link" and "Toon Link" names. Due to these games' more vibrant aesthetic, they have a noticeably brighter color scheme than in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Some of the Hero of Twilight's 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. His Hylian Shield can also now block projectiles while crouching and walking. Toon Link is faster than before, but in exchange, his damage output is lower.
The Hero of Twilight 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.[19] One of Toon Link's additional alternate costumes in this game is based upon the appearance of the Link from The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Additionally, the Link from The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (also known as "Engineer Link") appears as a background character, complete with his Engineer's Clothes to further differentiate him. Engineer Link appears on the Spirit Train stage in the Nintendo 3DS version, where he conducts the titular train. However, he is replaced by his mentor Alfonzo if Toon Link or Link are involved in the battle.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
- SmashWiki article: Link (SSBU)
- SmashWiki article: Young Link (SSBU)
- SmashWiki article: Toon Link (SSBU)
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, three incarnations of Link are playable. The first is the "Hero of the Wild" from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, who is simply called "Link" and is available at the start. The other two are the same "Young Link" and "Toon Link" incarnations from the previous games, and they must be unlocked before they can be playable.
Compared to previous incarnations, the "Hero of the Wild" 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%. Although he 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. Young Link gains a Final Smash, the Triforce Slash, which he shares with Toon Link. Toon Link's moveset is largely unchanged, though his forward smash is now a single upward slash instead of two slashes with his Master Sword.
In the World of Light, Young Link's puppet fighter is fought in the Triforce of Courage section of the Sacred Land, referencing his home series. He must be awoken to progress the story, along with Ganondorf, Zelda, Sonic, and Cloud. Engineer Link also reappears as a background character on the Spirit Train stage. In comparison to the previous installment, he appears virtually identical to the playable Toon Link (save for his Engineer's Clothes), instead of using a polygonal model similar to his appearance in Spirit Tracks.
Link's fighter spirit uses his artwork from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Young Link's fighter spirit uses his artwork from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Toon Link's fighter spirit also uses his artwork from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Link, Young Link, and Toon Link also make appearances in a few primary spirits and support spirits.
Classic Mode routes[edit]
By completing the "Hero of the Wild" 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. His 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. Young Link's Classic Mode route pits him against fighters from The Legend of Zelda series. Throughout Toon Link's route, the player is assisted by a red and blue Toon Link, in reference to The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes. If the player selects one of those colors, the default green Toon Link replaces that color as the second ally.
| Round | Opponent(s) | Rule | Stage | Song |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link: A Quest to Seal the Darkness | ||||
| 1 | Dark Pit | N/A | 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) | N/A | Temple | Great Temple / Temple |
| Final | Ganon | Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form | ||
| Young Link: Hyrule Smash! | ||||
| 1 | Zelda | N/A | Hyrule Castle | Hyrule Main Theme |
| 2 | Young Link (dark costume) | Temple | Song of Storms | |
| 3 | Sheik | Gerudo Valley (Ω) | Gerudo Valley | |
| 4 | Toon Link ×4 | Pirate Ship | The Great Sea / Menu Select | |
| 5 | Ganondorf | Bridge of Eldin (Ω) | Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | |
| 6 | Link | Great Plateau Tower | Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | |
| Final | Ganon | Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form | ||
| Toon Link: The Teamwork of Courage | ||||
| 1 | Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi | Team Battle | 3D Land | Ground Theme / Underwater Theme - Super Mario 3D Land |
| 2 | Villager, Isabelle | Tortimer Island | Kapp'n's Song | |
| 3 | R.O.B. ×3 | 75 m (Battlefield) | Stack-Up/Gyromite | |
| 4 | Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard | Pokémon Stadium | Battle! (Trainer) - Pokémon Sun / Pokémon Moon | |
| 5 | Inkling Girl ×2, Inkling Boy ×2 | Moray Towers | Now or Never! | |
| 6 | Giant Ganondorf | Great Plateau Tower (Battlefield) | Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes | |
| Final | Ganon | Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form | ||
Mario Golf[edit]
"Link" is one of the names to appear on the scorechart in both the Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color versions of Mario Golf.
Mario Artist: Paint Studio[edit]
A few pieces of artwork of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time appears as character stamps in Mario Artist: Paint Studio, including his Young form, his adult form, and his adult self on Epona.[20]
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 microgames of the WarioWare games, usually as playable in some of 9-Volt's and 18-Volt's microgames.
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! / WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$![edit]
In WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, Link appears in the Legend of Zelda microgame, based on the original The Legend of Zelda game, in which the player must guide Link into a cave.
WarioWare: Twisted![edit]
In WarioWare: Twisted!, Link appears in another microgame also titled The Legend of Zelda, once again based on the original game. The object is to rotate the handheld to deflect projectiles by red Octoroks with the shield.
WarioWare: Smooth Moves[edit]
In WarioWare: Smooth Moves, Link appears in three microgames. In Ocarina of Time, the goal is for Link to unsheathe the Master Sword from its pedestal, turning him into an adult on Level 1, an elderly adult on Level 2, and a Cucco on Level 3. In The Wind Waker, Link has to drop onto a landing zone with his Deku Leaf. In Opening Night, Link, in his sprite appearance from The Legend of Zelda, plays the violin in an orchestra with other Nintendo characters.
WarioWare: D.I.Y.[edit]
In WarioWare: D.I.Y., Link in his The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass incarnation appears in Zelda microgame, where the object is to defeat Chuchus with the sword by tapping them.
WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase[edit]
In WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase, Link is in the Zelda 2 microgame, based on Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, in which Link must deflect a Goriya's boomerangs with the shield.
WarioWare Gold[edit]
In WarioWare Gold, some of the previous microgames in which Link appears return, specifically The Legend of Zelda from Mega Microgame$!, 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.
WarioWare: Get It Together![edit]
In WarioWare: Get It Together!, Link is seen in a microgame titled The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, based on the game of the same title.
WarioWare: Move It![edit]
In WarioWare: Move It!, 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.
Captain Rainbow[edit]
Though Link himself does not make a direct appearance in Captain Rainbow, a portrait featuring artwork of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is depicted above Tracy's throne, next to a portrait of Mario.
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]
In Super Mario 3D World and its port, 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 on 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]
In Super Mario Maker 2, the player transforms into Link upon collecting the Master Sword power-up, added in version 2.0.0 of the game. 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, Mario's Link form is red, Luigi's is green, Toad's is blue, and Toadette's is pink. This makes them resemble the colored 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 while underwater.
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]
In Mario Kart 8, Link appears as a downloadable playable character in 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.
Link returns as part of the base roster in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. 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 
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,[21] 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]
Link is referenced in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, where a road in Queens named "Link Street" is shown in the Super Mario Bros. Plumbing commercial.
Other appearances[edit]
