Young Link (The Legend of Zelda)

Young Link is a recurring character appearing in the Legend of Zelda series that embodies the child stage of Link's life in his adventures from Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask as the Hero of Time.

Why This Version Rocks

 * 1) This version of Link is so cute and young, being a lovable playful child, while also being a serious hero like other incarnations of Link.
 * 2) Over the course of his adventure, Young Link defeats legions of evil monsters, explores vast lands, helps anyone he meets who is struggling, navigates deadly dungeons, and collects mythical items while pursuing his quest for justice and peace. In the end, he succeeds in his quest and becomes a legendary hero.
 * 3) His outfit designs are very cute in any game.
 * 4) It is shown that Young Link possesses basic characteristics found in a heroic character; bravery, compassion, determination, and wisdom. He would even go as to save others that were his enemies. These characteristics allow him to wield the complete Triforce without a problem.
 * 5) Being dexterous, Young Link can quickly understand the complex mechanics behind things or figure out an opponent's weakness to use against them. This has proven invaluable in many situations, with both foes and allies alike showing surprise at his ingenuity.
 * 6) Young Link deeply values his ties with loved ones. His care towards allies has been noted several times and is considered by some to be one of his greatest strengths, even for a child.
 * 7) Young Link is remarkably proficient with a wide variety of weapons, instruments, and other items, being able to use them immediately upon obtaining them. The masks he uses in Majora’s Mask helps him out, as they transform him into different life forms and make him stronger.
 * 8) Young Link appeared in the Super Smash Bros. series, in Melee and Ultimate, as well as Hyrule Warriors, along side an older version of Link, which was surprising, but also awesome.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) Like other versions of Link, he does not speak, so he does not have a clear personality.
 * 2) Since he’s a preteen incarnation of Link, he is usually portrayed as more vulnerable in comparison to older Links. For example, in Ocarina of Time, he can use the Hylian Shield to protect himself, but since he’s still young and a kid, it’s too heavy for him to do anything else while he’s protecting himself, he can’t even attack and he moves slowly.
 * 3) In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Young Link wasn’t a great fighter, alongside Pichu, hence why he’s been absent from Smash for many years. But after his appearance in Hyrule Warriors, he became noticeable enough to appear in Ultimate, and received noticeable buffs to make him a better fighter, and he was not broken from the start, unlike Pichu.