Why does Link not speak?

Part of this is because he doesn't really talk, so he doesn't really have a way to communicate or express anything about himself! Miyamoto has said that this is because he wants the player to more or less feel like they are Link and having a speaking protagonist would break this illusion.
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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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Does Link talk in any game?

Unlike other titles in the Zelda series, Breath of the Wild actually explains why silent protagonist Link never talks throughout the game. In a first for Nintendo's long-running The Legend of Zelda franchise, Breath of the Wild actually explains why its silent protagonist, Link, never talks.
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Is Link actually mute?

While Link has always been silent, it's especially noticeable in Breath of the Wild. After all, while the dialogue in all previous Zelda games was delivered exclusively via text, the Nintendo Switch launch title was the series' first canon entry to feature cutscenes with full voice acting.
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Why does Link stay silent in Botw?

Link is mute for gamer immersion. To link the player into the game. There was an interview with one of the creators that said link is intentionally androgynous and gender neutral presenting in botw so all players can relate to him, which also gets tied into the fact he doesn't have dialogue.
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Why Doesn't Link Speak?



Why is Link hair pink?

User Snarwin claims the pink hair is a result of the Dark World turning Link into a bunny, and thus there wasn't room in Link's limited, 16-bit color palette for his traditional hair color with the bunny pink taking up a slot.
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Can Link still turn into a wolf?

Link is eventually able to return to his human form with the aid of the Light Spirit Faron. Upon entering the other provinces of Hyrule covered in Twilight, Link is again transformed into his wolf form, and can only regain his human form after aiding the Spirits of Light by restoring light to the area.
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Why does 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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Is Zelda taller than Link?

With the notable exception of Skyward Sword and Breath of the Wild, Princess Zelda is always taller than Link. Concept art for the series has typically depicted her as the taller of the two, and she notably stands a head taller than Link as adults in Ocarina of Time and in Twilight Princess.
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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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How tall is the average Hylian?

The franchise's beloved hero is solidly average in the height department, standing at 5'7 in BOTW. This seems to be typical for Hylians, as he's generally as tall as most other Hylian men in the game. Age-wise, he's about 17 or 18 - the age Hylians consider to be the start of adulthood.
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Why does Link have earrings?

Link Gets His Ears Pierced In A Zelda Manga

After his victory, Impa honors him by piercing his ears, which turns out to be a coming-of-age Sheikah ritual. The symbolic meaning behind Link's earrings meshes exceptionally well with the themes of the Ocarina of Time game.
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Why is Link left-handed?

Left-Handed Link

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 actually Zelda?

Link is a fictional character and the protagonist of Nintendo's video game series The Legend of Zelda. He is one of Nintendo's most iconic characters. He was created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.
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Does Link love Zelda or Mipha?

Mipha is the Princess of the Zora, a friend of Link, and one of the Champions. She is described as being introverted and has a gift for healing. Mipha was in love with Link and made him Zora Armor before her death during the Great Calamity.
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Is Zelda and Link immortal?

See the announcement post for more details on how to join the board! Yes, yes we all know Link, Zelda AND Ganondorf gets somehow reincarnated every 100 years/in every zelda game or so.
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How old is Sidon in human years?

As a member of the Zora race, Sidon is taller than the average Hyrulean, but he is also tall by Zora standards. Due to the slow age rate of the Zora, Sidon is a young man with an age of 135 years.
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Who is the tallest Link?

[ALL] How tall is Link?
  • Hero of the Wild (Breath of the Wild): 160 cm or 5'2.
  • Zora Link (Majora's Mask): 167 cm or 5'6.
  • Goron Link (Majora's Mask): 193 cm or 6'4.
  • Hero's Shade (Twilight Princess): 208 cm or 6'8.
  • Fierce Deity Link (Majora's Mask): 237 cm or 7'9.
  • Giant Link (Majora's Mask): 1234 cm or 40'6.
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What kind of bird is Revali?

Revali is a Rito, a Hyrulean species that closely resemble birds. He has dark blue and white feathers, and wears his Champion scarf and something that resembles armor. He is also depicted as wielding his Great Eagle Bow.
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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 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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Is Botw Link androgynous?

However, such a mystery only further exemplifies Link's status as a gender neutral icon in Breath of the Wild. Ever since his initial reveal, the hero has been viewed from an androgynous perspective, and this extends to his physique, voice, clothing, and overall approach to the world in which he exists in.
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Can you befriend wolves in BoTW?

Unfortunately, you can't pet them — a severe oversight on Nintendo's part — but you can feed them and improve your bond with any dog you find.
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How do you summon Epona BoTW?

The easiest way to get her is to scan the Twilight Link Smash Bros amiibo. Once Epona is teleported into the game world you'll want to head over to a stable and register her, allowing you to summon her whenever you like.
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