Why is Link 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 is Link so quiet Botw?

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 ever speak in Breath of the Wild?

Similarly to Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, characters react to Link as if he's speaking, but Breath of the Wild does not feature Link moving his lips for dialogue– even silent. In fact, Nintendo of America outright removed all of Link's character, making him as mute as ever.
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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 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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Why Link is SILENT in Breath of the Wild REVEALED!



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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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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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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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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Why is Link a silent protagonist?

Zelda Explains Why Breath Of The Wild's Link Stays Silent

She implies he is at a loss for words because he is struck by her beauty. This seems to mean he had been chattier throughout their adventures up until that point, but players simply didn't get to see any of his talkativeness.
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Why does Link turn into a wolf?

In Twilight Princess, Wolf Link is the divine beast that Midna explains the Twili have long believed would free them. Link is transformed into this form due to the influence of the Twilight covering Hyrule.
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Does Paya have a crush on Link?

Eventually, Paya and Impa talk about her feelings and she realizes that she is in fact in love with Link. Although she realizes it is likely to remain unrequited, Paya is happy just to know what it feels like to be in love and is grateful to Link for giving her this new emotion.
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Is Zelda in love with Link?

11 Ocarina Of Time: Zelda's Romantic Feelings For Link

Come the end of the game, it's clear that Zelda has developed some romantic attachment to Link while waiting for him over the course of seven years.
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Did Link have a divine beast?

After defeating the monk as part of his final trial, he will award Link with the Master Cycle Zero, a Divine Beast created for the "true hero".
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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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Is ganondorf always a gerudo?

In Ocarina of Time, it is explained that Ganondorf was born a powerful Gerudo sorcerer, the sworn enemy of the human races of Hyrule. The Gerudo twin witches Koume and Kotake, were his surrogate mothers. The Gerudo are a race of virtually all-female warriors and thieves, to whom only one male is born every century.
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Is Link's last name Mario?

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 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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How do I sleep with Paya?

Paya lives in Impa's house, so head inside and talk to her for a while. Eventually you'll put her to bed, at which point you'll want to wait by the fire until night falls.
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Can Link get a girlfriend Botw?

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is no dating game, but it doesn't lack for romance. Link experiences the platonic love of giant horses and dogs throughout his adventure — as well as the affections of two fishlike creatures, whom everyone really wants to date in real life.
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Is there a true ending in Botw?

In line with that, the game has two endings; one being the "true ending" that unlocks an additional cutscene. The player earns the cutscene if they free all four Divine Beasts and collects all of Link's memories. The true ending isn't about fighting the final boss.
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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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Who is the tallest Zelda?

[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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How old is Link now?

Although Link's true physical age is never revealed, he's probably 17 or 18 years old before going into stasis. Assuming he's the same age as Zelda, then he would in fact be seventeen. That means the version of Link in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is most likely 117 years old once he wakes up.
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