Young Link

This article is about the Link that appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Hyrule Warriors. For Link as he appears in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, see Hero of Time.

Non-Canon Information

The following article is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

Young Link is a distinguishing moniker for Link's child appearance from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask in (non-canonical) games with multiple character iterations of Link.

Biography

Super Smash Bros. Melee

See SmashWiki's article on Young Link for more information.

Young Link is an unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. Melee.^[5] There are two ways to unlock him: by playing 500 vs. matches, or by completing Classic Mode with 10 different characters, including Link and Zelda, at any difficulty and stock. The player will then be challenged by Young Link, and upon defeating him, Young Link will become a playable character. His appearance is based on the young counterpart of Link as seen in Ocarina of Time, since he wields the Kokiri Sword and the Deku Shield during combat. Young Link is more agile albeit weaker than the older Link. He has some of the same weaponry and moves as his adult counterpart, but they are usually accompanied with a few changes, like his Hookshot and Boomerang having a shorter reach. Great Bay serves as the home stage of Young Link. Like Link, Young Link can choose different color tunics, including, red, blue, and black (the red and blue costumes are based on the Goron and Zora tunic, which is strange, since Young Link, in his own games, could never wear them.) When he taunts his foes, he drinks a (redesigned) Bottle of Lon Lon Milk before wiping his mouth.

Young Link's special moves are the same as the adult version. He wields the Fairy Bow from Ocarina of Time as his neutral special move; however, instead of it shooting normal Arrows like Link's, Young Link's Fire Bow shoots Fire Arrows, although they do not travel as far as Link's and actually inflict less damage. Young Link's side special move is the Boomerang, and while it might not have a range as great as Link's, Young Link actually has more control over it. Bombs function as the hero's down special move, while the Spin Attack is his up special move as well as his recovery. Young Link's Spin Attack is weaker than Link's, but it can trap nearby foes in a cyclone of slashes upon performing this move.

#	Trophy	First Game / Move	Description	How to unlock
70	Young Link	The Legend of Zelda 07/87	Link's younger incarnation is often considered to be the true Link: he was a young boy in the very first Legend of Zelda game, and he has appeared as a youth in most of the subsequent games. Since his debut on the original NES in 1987, Link's appearance has changed over and over again, each time adding to the mystique of his incomparable story.	Complete Classic Mode as Young Link
71	Young Link [Smash]	B: Fire Bow Smash B: Boomerang	Young Link is lighter and faster than his older self, and his Kokiri sword packs less punch. Even though his Boomerang has a shorter range, he has greater control over it. He's a smaller target, and while his Hookshot has less reach than older Link's, you can still use it in midair as a last ditch attempt to grab a ledge.	Complete Adventure Mode as Young Link
72	Young Link [Smash]	Up & B: Spin Attack Down & B: Bomb	With a youthful spring in his step, Young Link can perform amazing wall-jumps. Once he hits a wall, tap the Control stick in the opposite direction to send him leaping upward; you can practice to your heart's content in Target Test. His Spin Attack can strike multiple times even on the ground, and although it's hard to discern, so do his Bombs.	Complete All-Star Mode as Young Link

Hyrule Warriors

Young Link appears as a playable Warrior in Hyrule Warriors. In Hyrule Warriors, he is available in the Majora's Mask DLC Pack. His class of Weapon is the Mask, with which he can transform into the Fierce Deity Link during his Focus Spirit and Special Attack, although he otherwise uses the Kokiri Sword to attack. He also wears the Keaton Mask over his head, which can be briefly worn by tapping the Strong Attack button when his Magic Gauge is full. Similarly to Link, Proxi speaks on Young Link's behalf.

Young Link is initially weak compared to other Warriors, as the power and range of his attacks are merely adequate. To compensate for this, Young Link possesses a unique trait; the ability to convert his Special Attack Meter into his Magic Meter by playing the Ocarina of Time to empty his Special Attack Meter and fill his Magic Meter with the equivalent amount. By using Focus Spirit, Young Link can then transform into the Fierce Deity and utilize the Fierce Deity Sword, which fires sword beams. Fierce Deity Link also greatly improves his speed, power, reach, and grants him the typical bonuses from Focus Spirit. Young Link can keep restoring his Magic Meter with the Ocarina while using Focus Spirit, potentially allowing him to remain in Focus Spirit indefinitely if a sufficient amount of the Special Attack Meter is recycled periodically. If Young Link has two Fierce Deity Badges crafted and a full Special Attack Meter, he may fill the Magic Meter in one instance by playing the Ocarina.

Young Link's Strength VI Strong Attack allows his boots to momentarily grow wings that enable him to slide across the ground while performing repeated slashes, and execute a massive, Triforce-shaped explosion. They resemble both the Pegasus Boots and the Hover Boots.

In Hyrule Warriors, Young Link drops the same Materials as his adult counterpart does. However, in Hyrule Warriors Legends, Young Link drops his own unique Materials when defeated. He may either drop his Belt as a silver Material, or his Keaton Mask as a gold Material.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

After being absent in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Young Link returns as a combatant in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. His newly acquired Final Smash is the Triforce Slash. Young Link also appears as a Fighter Spirit that can be obtained by either clearing "Hyrule Smash!", Young Link's Classic Mode Route, or by purchasing it from the Shop for G 300.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language	Names	Meanings
English^BRBritish	Young Link ^{(SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[9]
Japanese	こどもリンク (Kodomo Rinku) ^{(SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[15]	Child Rinku
Chinese^{TRTraditional}	年幼林克 (Niányòu Línkè) ^{(SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[18]
Chinese^SISimplified	幼年林克 (Yòunián Línkè) ^{(SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[12]
Dutch	Jonge Link ^{(SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[11]
French^EUEuropean	Link ^{(HWDEHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)} Link enfant ^{(SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[10]
French^CACanadian	Link ^{(HWDEHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)} Link enfant ^{(SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[20]
German	Link ^{(HWDEHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)} Junger Link ^{(SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[16]
Italian	Link ^{(HWDEHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)}^[8] Link bambino ^{(SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[7] Link giovane ^{(SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[6]
Korean	소년 링크 (Sonyeon Lingkeu) ^{(SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[17]
Russian	Юный Линк (Yunyy Link) ^{(SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[19]
Spanish^{LALatin American}	Link niño ^{(HWDEHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition \| SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[13]^[14]	Boy Link
Spanish^EUEuropean	Link niño ^{(HWDEHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition \| SSBUSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate)}^[21]	Boy Link
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Young Link alternate costume from Super Smash Bros. Melee
Young Link alternate costume from Super Smash Bros. Melee
Young Link alternate costume from Super Smash Bros. Melee
Young Link alternate costume from Super Smash Bros. Melee
Young Link stock icon from Super Smash Bros. Melee
Young Link with the Kokiri Sword from Hyrule Warriors
Young Link transformed into Fierce Deity Link from Hyrule Warriors
Young Link icon from Hyrule Warriors
Young Link icon from Hyrule Warriors
Young Link icon from Hyrule Warriors
Young Link icon from Hyrule Warriors
Young Link} Mini Map icon from Hyrule Warriors
Young Link Adventure Mode icon from Hyrule Warriors
Young Link Adventure Mode head icon from Hyrule Warriors
Young Link transforming into Fierce Deity Link using Focus Spirit from Hyrule Warriors
Young Link playing the Ocarina of Time from Hyrule Warriors
Young Link using winged boots from Hyrule Warriors
Render of Young Link's Standard Outfit (Grand Travels) from Hyrule Warriors Legends
Render of Young Link's Standard Outfit (Lorule) from Hyrule Warriors Legends
Young Link's Standard Outfit (Koholint) from Hyrule Warriors Legends
Young Link} Mini Map icon from Hyrule Warriors Legends
Young Link Adventure Mode icon from Hyrule Warriors Legends
Young Link's Standard Outfit (Great Sea) from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Young Link icon from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Young Link icon from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Young Link icon from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Young Link icon from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Young Link Mini Map icon from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Promotional screenshot of Young Link as Fierce Deity Link using the Inflamed Deity's Mask from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Artwork of Young Link and other Fighters reaching for the Triforce from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Stock artwork of Young Link from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Stock icon of Young Link from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Alternate Stock icon of Young Link from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Alternate Stock icon of Young Link from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Alternate Stock icon of Young Link from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Alternate Stock icon of Young Link from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Alternate Stock icon of Young Link from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Alternate Stock icon of Young Link from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Alternate Stock icon of Young Link from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Closeup of Young Link from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Young Link fighting Wario from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Young Link with a Fairy from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Young Link drinking Lon Lon Milk beside the Inkling Girl from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Young Link in an alternate costume from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Young Link in an alternate costume using the Boomerang from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Young Link using the Fairy Bow and a Fire Arrow from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate