Is link a lefty?

Link has long been one of gaming's most iconic characters, and prior to The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The story focuses on series protagonist Link, who tries to prevent Hyrule from being engulfed by a corrupted parallel dimension known as the Twilight Realm. To do so, he takes the form of both a Hylian and a wolf, and he is assisted by a mysterious creature named Midna.
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, he was a notable southpaw - his left hand was his dominant one. Ever since his 3D debut in Ocarina of Time, Link carried his sword and used his various items primarily with his left hand.
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Why is Link a lefty?

The famed hero of The Legend of Zelda series, Link, was created by Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto in 1987. The character is named for being a "link" between the game and the player. Shigeru Miyamoto himself is ambidextrous, but favors his left hand and likes to create characters who are left-handed.
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Is Link still left-handed?

The first notable in-game appearance of right-handed Link can be found in the Wii version of Twilight Princess. While Link remained left-handed in the GameCube version of that game, Nintendo decided to essentially mirror the tile for the Wii port so that Link held his sword in his right hand.
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Why isn't Link left-handed in Breath of the Wild?

Eiji Aonuma, the producer for the Legend of Zelda series, explained that he made Link right-handed in Breath of the Wild because doing so jives better with the game's controls. That's usually the reason behind every instance of Link's right-handed retcon.
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Is Link from Twilight Princess left-handed?

Gaming Detail: The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess For The Wii Made Link Right-Handed. Link is one of the most famous left-handed characters in gaming, but The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for Wii changed that. Link is one of the most well-known characters in all of video games.
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How Link Is Different In Breath Of The Wild



Will Link be left-handed in Botw 2?

Ever since his 3D debut in Ocarina of Time, Link carried his sword and used his various items primarily with his left hand. This is no longer the case, however, since the most recent depiction of Link in Breath of the Wild and its sequel is right-handed.
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Why is Link so short?

Link is only 17 so he's still just a pup and yes he's short he's always been short. He's typically shorter than adults and any non-humans but as taller if not taller than people his own age. Hylians are shorter than the other races.
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Which Link is the strongest?

1 STRONGEST: Dark Link

He is also canonically extremely powerful (even if he isn't that great of a bounty hunter). He is made of shadow magic but has all of the same powers and strength as Link himself. With this in mind, Dark Link's power rivals that of the Hero of Twilight and the Hero of Time.
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What is Zelda called in Japan?

The Japanese version, known as Zelda no Densetsu (ゼルダの伝説, “Legend of Zelda”), was released on February 21, 1986 as a launch title for the Famicom Disk System.
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Is Dark Link right-handed?

Dark Link tends to be left-handed like Link. However, in some appearances (particularly when multiple copies of him appear), he has been shown to be ambidextrous. Another notable feature is his red eyes, which are usually the only prominent feature against his dark visage.
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Is Link an elf?

Link is a Hylian. Hylians are not related to elves in any way, because elves are not in any Zelda game. Seriously you could've just googled the question.
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What is Link's height?

Warriors: 5′6″ (168cm) Toon Link: 3′4″ (102cm) Classic Link: estimated to be around 3′11″ (119cm)
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Why is Twilight Princess mirrored?

It was easier from a programming stand point. Link was left handed in the GC version but with the motion control, most people are right handed, and to make it easier on the player and the game creators, they just mirrored it.
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Is Link the villain?

Never mentioned, doesn't exist in this world. Link is the villain of Koholint. He is the enemy of its residents. The bane of their existence.
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Why does Link have a cross on his shield?

The Legend of Zelda

The Book of Magic resembles a stereotypical depiction of the holy book of Christianity, the Bible, as it has a cross on its cover. This is because the Japanese version of the game actually called the item the Bible. This was likely changed due to Nintendo of America's guidelines.
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What is Link's full name?

According to Miyamoto, it's “Link.” Yes, the hero of time's official full name is Link Link.
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Is Sheik a girl?

Nintendo's stance

We asked Nintendo if there was an official word on this, and they answered the call. Nintendo's official line, quoted from Nintendo senior product marketing manager Bill Trinen, is this: "The definitive answer is that Sheik is a woman — simply Zelda in a different outfit."
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Is Link a God?

As Fierce Deity Link, Link wears the deity's armor and wields the deity's signature greatsword the Fierce Deity Sword which can fire magical Sword Beams. However Link can only use the mask's power in Boss Rooms of Odolwa, Goht, Gyorg, Twinmold, and Majora.
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Is Zelda taller than Link in Botw?

In pretty much every game Zelda is taller than link.
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Who was the oldest Link?

As well as many other students in the Knight academy. Therefore Link seems to be around the age of 16-19 in this period in time. So that means Link's oldest counterpart seems to be in a tie between Ocarina of Time and Skyward Sword. Ocarina of Time gives us a seven year time gap.
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Why is Link skinny?

He uses his brain most of the time. Aswell as him most likely being naturally skinny. Some people are that, while some have to work for their body burning so that it doesnt go off the rail.
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Who is the tallest Zelda character?

The Zora in general tend to stand taller than Hylians, but Prince Sidon is definitely bigger than average, standing at a whopping 6'9.
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Is Link or Zelda older?

Even assuming Link and Zelda are the same age of seventeen, Link is really much older than that. After the Great Calamity, which can now be seen in greater parts during Hyrule Warrior: Age of Calamity, Link was put into stasis. He reawakens 100 years later to find Hyrule in ruins and many of his friends gone.
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