Why is Link not left-handed anymore?

Director Eiji Aonuma stated that the reason for Link's right-handedness is because of the attack button being on the right side of the controller -- a ridiculous notion, as southpaw gamers have played video games with this same layout for decades.
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Is Link still left-handed?

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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Is Link from Twilight Princess left-handed?

Link is one of the most well-known characters in all of video games. He is also one of the few characters who is left-handed in most of his titles, except for The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess for the Wii.
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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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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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How Link Is Different In Breath Of The Wild



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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Why does Link have a cross on his shield?

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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 games is Link right-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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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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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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Why does Link carry his sword on his back?

The most ornate scabbards tend to be for the most advanced sword, which is usually the Master Sword. Link infamously wears his scabbards clipped onto a shoulder belt instead of at the hip. This, along with his choice of keeping his shield on his back, creates his signature image that is instantly recognized.
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What does the big shield do in Zelda?

The Shield allows Zelda to block most projectile attacks, provided if she is standing still and facing the direction of the oncoming attack.
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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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What is the darkest Legend of Zelda game?

Majora's Mask is easily the darkest Zelda game ever, and nothing is quite as dark as seeing the Deku Butler weep beside the lifeless body of his son. Earlier in the game, he meets Link, who is still trapped in his Deku body, and comments that The Hero of Time bears a resemblance to his son.
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Is Toon link a real Link?

Toon Link, also known as Wind Waker Link or Cel-Shaded Link, is a character in The Legend of Zelda series, particularly The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker as well as many Legend of Zelda games after it. The character is a different incarnation of Link than previous ones before and after him.
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Is Skyward Sword Link right handed?

In a video preview of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword IGN has revealed a few little tidbits in the combat training including a revelation that there will be a left handed mode for all the people who prefer to use their left side, with Link also being left handed.
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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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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 Link from Zelda a boy or girl?

Regarding Link's character design in Breath of the Wild, Aonuma stated, "as far as gender goes, Link is definitely a male, but I wanted to create a character where anybody would be able to relate to the character."
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Can you wear a katana on your back?

When you hold the top of the large loop that you have made, the sword should hang in a vertical position. Then slip one arm into the strap you've made and pull it down and around so that instead of resting at your side, the sword is positioned on your back.
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