Why did Zelda become sheik?

In order to hide from Ganondorf and protect her Triforce piece, Zelda chose to disguise herself until Link returned, opting to pass off as a member of the Sheikah - the same race as Impa, Zelda's sworn childhood protector.
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Why does Zelda dress up as Sheik?

Sheik is later revealed to be Zelda in disguise during "The Water Temple". She had been in disguise to protect her identity from the enemy forces. From this point in the game, Sheik and Zelda both become options for Scenarios.
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Why does Zelda have an alter ego?

Throughout the game, Sheik guides Link, teaching him songs for the ocarina to help him through his journey. She decided to disguise herself in order to be able to do this without being detected by Ganondorf, who was looking for her to get the Triforce of Wisdom.
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Are Sheik and Zelda the same?

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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Why is Zelda so mean to Link?

For the majority of the game, Zelda seems to straight-up hate and resent Link for his natural abilities. This mostly stems from her own insecurities, notably her inability to awaken her powers as Princess, but it doesn't stop her from detesting Link for roughly 85% of the whole game.
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What is Zelda's full name?

Assuming she follows the same patterning as her relative (King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule) her full name and title would be Princess Zelda Hyrule.
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What is Link's gender?

Although Link is considered a male based on anatomical standards, he can also pass for a “gender-neutral” character.
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Can Zelda turn into Sheik smash Ultimate?

Princess Zelda can use it turn into Sheik and vice versa by pressing down-B. This isn't considered an attack, as it will not harm any of your opponents. It will also take a little time until it's completed, and it can be discontinued if you're attacked. Zelda performed the move in Super Smash Bros.
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Is Sheik in Majora's Mask?

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D

For unknown reasons, an unused model of Sheik exists within the game's code along with models of Impa and Ganondorf. The files names indicate they may have been planned to appear in the Swamp Fishing Hole and Ocean Fishing Hole.
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What are sheiks pronouns?

In the French version of Ocarina of Time, Sheik is described as a young man. (I don't know about other languages) In the Smash Bros games (in French again), the trophies' descriptions use "she". However, in Smash 4, it's back to "he".
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Is Urbosa Zelda's mother?

Throughout cutscenes and entries from Urbosa's diary, it's revealed that Urbosa had a special connection with Zelda's mother, the queen of Hyrule. Even before the birth of the young princess, the two were extremely close friends, and Urbosa even attended the queen's funeral after her passing.
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Is Sheik and Link the same person?

After Link accomplishes his task, Sheik reveals himself to actually be Zelda, Princess of Hyrule, leader of the Sages, and holder of the Triforce of Wisdom.
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Who is Zelda's bodyguard?

Impa is Princess Zelda's advisor and bodyguard. She leads the counter attack against Cia's forces, commanding Link to defend the Princess.
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Is Sheik a girl in smash Ultimate?

Sheik is occasionally assumed to be male or a male persona of Zelda, but it is the official stance of Nintendo that Sheik is female, just as Zelda is. She merely disguises herself as male, which her trophy in Melee speculates to be the result of magic.
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Why does Botw Link look like a girl?

Link may look a bit feminine in Breath of the Wild – or at least slightly less masculine compared to how he looks in Twilight Princess. However, his appearance is intentional. Aonuma explained to TIME that he “wanted Link to be gender neutral” going all the way back to Ocarina of Time.
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Why is Link a mute?

According to Zelda, Link never speaks because he thinks it is “necessary to stay strong and to silently bear any burden.” If we take the diary at face value, not only does this entry explain that Breath of the Wild's Link is the strong, silent type because he doesn't want anyone to worry about him, but it confirms that ...
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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 Link's sister?

Ultimately, though, Nintendo has never explicitly stated that Zelda and Link are brother and sister and the only instances where that idea has been explicitly stated in Zelda media are considered to be non-canonical.
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Is Kirby a non binary?

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Kirby is a non-binary character from the Kirby series.
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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 second name?

REDMOND, Wash. — Nintendo announced today that the iconic character Link, star of The Legend of Zelda, has the last name “Mario,” identical to the company's other flagship star, Mario Mario.
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Why is Ganondorf named Ganondorf?

According to the Hyrule Historia, the name "Ganondorf" refers to his human form, while the name "Ganon" is both a nickname and the name given to him when he transforms into a boar-like beast.
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