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{{about|Link as usually seen in his adult form|the other versions of Link|[[Young Link]] and [[Toon Link]]}}

|image=[[File:LinkSSBU.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of Link from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''

|latest_appearance=''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])

'''Link''' is the main protagonist of the ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series created by [[Nintendo]]. Over the course of the series, many different incarnations of Link have existed, chosen to protect the land of [[zeldawiki:Hyrule|Hyrule]] from evil. Each incarnation of him usually bears the [[zeldawiki:Triforce#Triforce of Courage|Triforce of Courage]], and has to fight [[zeldawiki:Ganon|Ganon]] and save Hyrule and its ruler, [[zeldawiki:Princess Zelda|Princess Zelda]]. Being one of the most popular Nintendo video game characters alongside [[Mario]], Link has had several crossover appearances within and alongside the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise.

====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''====

Link also appears in the Video Game Heroes in the ending for ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', where he has the same number of DK Coins collected as before.

 

In the [[Game Boy Advance]] port, Link and Yoshi's positions are swapped; additionally, Link has obtained 50 DK Coins in total. This means that Diddy can only shift Link down to third place, therefore removing Yoshi from the podium.

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

In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', the first custom variant for this move is '''Giant Bomb''', which gives Link a larger Bomb that deals more damage and has a larger blast radius, but does not automatically explode upon impact. The second is '''Meteor Bomb''', which lessens the time that the Bomb will explode and weakens it, but gives it a [[meteor smash]] property.

While wearing a [[Goomba's Shoe]], Link cannot block [[Bullet Bill]]s. However, he can do it underwater.

Despite sharing some of the same part colors for items that change, the two Links have some noticeable differences. In regard to the Hero of the Wild, his kart symbol is the [[zeldawiki:Crest of the Sheikah|Crest of the Sheikah]] as it appears on the [[zeldawiki:Sheikah Slate|Sheikah Slate]] instead of the [[zeldawiki:Royal Crest|Royal Crest]], and he uses a [[zeldawiki:Guardian Sword++|Guardian Sword++]] instead of the Master Sword when performing tricks. Before the 2.3.0 update,<ref>balladofwindfishes (June 24, 2023). [https://www.reddit.com/r/mariokart/comments/14hdedg/comment/jpcn05t The experiment was just to pick BotW Link and see if CPU tunic Link was ever picked as a CPU in vs mode]. ''Reddit''. Retrieved July 13, 2023. ([http://archive.today/k4S6G Archived] July 13, 2023, 18:44:57 UTC via archive.today.)</ref> due to being two distinct incarnations of Link, the Hero of the Skies could also appear in a race if Hero of the Wild had already been selected and vice versa, while both could appear in a race if neither had been selected as well. Additionally, as CPUs, the vehicle combinations they use are almost completely different, with the only exception being the [[Standard Kart]], [[Standard (tire)|Standard]] tires, and [[Super Glider]] combination that is shared with most CPUs.

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|bgcolor=#FF4433|'''NA:''' ''If Link was on a desert island and could only pick one item, it'd be his powerful sword. This weapon is key to his down-air attack, a move with great launching potential and the ability to strike twice. He can also strike twice his his side smash—the second blow deals more damage and launches harder.<br>

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

!bgcolor=#FF4433|Adult Link (Ocarina of Time)

|bgcolor=#FF4433|'''NA:''' ''The children from Kokiri Forest never seem to grow into adults. Just a young boy, Link is entrusted with a quest by the Great Deku Tree. He leaves the forest and eventually finds the Master Sword in the Temple of Time. When he awakes, he is seven years in the future and an adult!''<br>

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

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*According to an interview in 2009, [[Charles Martinet]], Mario's voice actor, told [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] that he wanted to voice Link in ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', though Miyamoto told him that he would remain without a speaking voice. In the final game, his grunts and yells were portrayed by [[Nobuyuki Hiyama]].<ref>http://gonintendo.com/?p=104332</ref>