Why was 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 canonically left-handed?

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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Was Link originally left-handed?

Link was primarily left-handed throughout the history of The Legend of Zelda, until he started swinging his sword with his right in Twilight Princess.
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Is Link left-handed in Twilight Princess?

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 did Link become 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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How Link Is Different In Breath Of The Wild



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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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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Is Skyward Sword Link left-handed?

Now, left-handed Link is back in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for Nintendo Switch, releasing on July 17, 2021. At the time, the game's motion controls were a huge step forward for the Wii. Using the console's more accurate Wii MotionPlus accessory gave the player one-to-one motion control over Link's sword.
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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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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 Bowser Jr left-handed?

Because of Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto's preference for left-handed characters like himself, Bowser Jr. is left-handed. Despite this, he plays right-handed, by default, in Mario Power Tennis, and while he is left-handed while fielding in Mario Super Sluggers, he appears on the right-handed side of the batting field.
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Is Link the villain?

Link is the villain of Koholint. He is the enemy of its residents. The bane of their existence.
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Who Is Link in Ocarina of Time?

In Zelda lore, Link is the reincarnated soul of a hero, chosen by the goddess Hylia to protect the kingdom of Hyrule from Ganon and save Princess Zelda whenever the need arises.
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What did Constantine really see?

According to Constantine's biographer Eusebius, Constantine and his forces saw a cross of light in the sky, along with the Greek words for “In this sign conquer.” That night, Constantine had a dream in which Christ reinforced the message. The emperor marked the Christian symbol of the cross on his soldiers' shields.
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What happened in the year 313 AD?

On this day in 313 AD: Constantine liberates the Christians with the Edict of Milan. Christianity emerged in the dusty and remote eastern fringes of the Roman world. But its expansion onto a wider stage was propelled by decisions taken at the very heart of the Empire.
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Did Constantine really have a vision?

Eusebius of Caesarea recounts that Constantine and his soldiers had a vision sent by the Christian God. This was interpreted as a promise of victory if the sign of the Chi Rho, the first two letters of Christ's name in Greek, was painted on the soldiers' shields.
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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 silent in breath of the wild?

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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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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Who is Dark Link Creepypasta?

Dark Link is an evil doppelganger of Link who appears as an enemy in many The Legend of Zelda games. His battles are often thought of as the hero Link overcoming the darkness within himself. He is the most recurring minor boss character in the franchise.
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Is Link's Awakening all a dream?

Except it is stated in the manual that Link's Awakening takes place directly after A Link to the Past. Furthermore, Link is never dreaming. The island, the physical location Link washes up in, is the dream of the Wind Fish. As in, the dream, given flesh in the real world, is Koholint Island.
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