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Princess Zelda

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Princess Zelda
Zelda SSBU artwork.png
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate artwork
First appearance The Legend of Zelda (1986)
Latest appearance Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda (2021)
Portrayed by Patricia Summersett (The Legend of Zelda series, 2017-present)
Yu Shimamura (The Legend of Zelda series, 2011, 2017-present)
Ayumi Fujimura (2018)
In-universe information
Species Hylian
Super Smash Bros. appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (unlockable)

Special moves
Standard:  Nayru's Love
Side:  Din's Fire
Up:  Farore's Wind
Down:  Transform (Melee, Brawl); Phantom Slash (3DS/Wii U onward)
Final Smash:  Light Arrow (Brawl, 3DS/Wii U); Triforce of Wisdom (Ultimate)
“Stow your fear; it's now or never!”
Princess Zelda, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Adventure Mode: World of Light)

Princess Zelda is a major character and the titular character of The Legend of Zelda series created by Nintendo. Many different incarnations of Zelda have existed throughout the course of the series, but they commonly share traits such as they all rule over the kingdom of Hyrule, and they all have the power of the Triforce of Wisdom within them. The plot of her series is that she and Link must protect the kingdom of Hyrule from Ganon and prevent him from obtaining the two pieces of the Triforce not inside him.

Though her series is named after her, the starring role in the games is Link. Zelda serves as more of the series' equivalent of Princess Peach, but she usually has active supporting roles in the plot, sometimes even being somewhat of a sidekick to Link, rather than being solely a damsel-in-distress. For example, in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Zelda disguises herself as her alter-ego Sheik to aid Link without revealing her true identity to him.

History

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Zelda SSBM icon.png
Zelda as she appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee

Zelda is one of the newcomers introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Her design is based upon her appearance as an adult in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. She is a tall lightweight character with slow movement but powerful attacks.

Zelda's moveset mostly uses her magical abilities, while her special moves are mostly based on the spells Link can acquire in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Her neutral special move is Nayru's Love, which puts up a magical barrier that reflects attacks and damages opponents. Her side special is Din's Fire, which launches a fireball that explodes after a time. Her up special move is Farore's Wind, which causes her to disappear and reappear higher a distance away. Finally, her down special is Transform, which causes Zelda to turn into Sheik, giving her a completely different moveset.

Zelda also appears in Stage 3 of Adventure Mode, where she is fought at the Temple after the player's character makes their way out of the Underground Maze.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Zelda SSBB icon.png

Zelda returns as a default fighter for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Her design in this game is based on her appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. While Zelda's moveset has not been changed, her Final Smash is Light Arrow, which fires a Light Arrow that strikes any opponents in its path. For her stage entrance, Zelda teleports with her eyes closed, and hands clasped to her chest.

Zelda's attacks deal more damage and higher knockback than before, but her attacks' strongest hitboxes are smaller in size while her mobility remains abysmal.

Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary

Zelda's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary, alongside Peach

Zelda and Peach were watching Mario and Kirby. However, at the arrival of the Halberd, both princesses ran down to assist them after the arrival of the Primid. However, Zelda is soon captured by Petey Piranha and put into a cage along with Peach. Kirby, who battles Petey Piranha, has the choice to rescue either Peach or Zelda.

Mario, Zelda, Peach, and Kirby preparing to fight the Primids

If Zelda is not rescued, Wario appears and uses a Dark Cannon to transform her into a trophy and runs off with her. She is later seen on Wario's Cargo alongside Ness, who was also turned into a trophy by Wario shooting a Dark Cannon. However, King Dedede distracts Wario by turning Luigi into a trophy and using him to lure Wario off the Cargo. Dedede steals the Cargo, takes back Luigi, and drives off. Link later spots Zelda on the Cargo before Dedede takes Mario and Pit, who were defeated by Link and Yoshi just prior. Although he loses both his newly acquired trophies to Kirby, and the engine of the Cargo is then wrecked by Pit, Dedede manages to get away with the remaining trophies he does have and makes it to his castle, where he pins badges on Luigi, Ness, and Zelda to revive them later. Unfortunately, Bowser arrives, steals Zelda and brings her to the Halberd, having a short scuffle with Mario's team along the way (and causing Zelda to lose her badge to Kirby).

Zelda transformed into a trophy by Wario

If Zelda is rescued, she will team up with Kirby and escape the stadium the Warp Star right before it explodes. They fly through the sky, and are chased by the Halberd, which both Kirby and Zelda land on. However, the Arwing with Fox McCloud inside is also following the Halberd. The Halberd shoots down the Arwing which falls down and crashes into the duo, and soon, Kirby and Zelda are back on the ground now in a grassland. While Kirby wanders off looking at other things, Zelda is shot by Bowser and she turns into a trophy. Bowser sends Shadow Bugs which take over Zelda and clones her.

False Zelda takes out a Dark Cannon and tries to shoot Link and Yoshi, however is stopped by Pit and Mario. False Zelda and the two fight however she is soon defeated and turned into a trophy, which soon dissolves. However, Link saw this and thinks that Mario is a member of the Subspace Army and that he killed Zelda, so he tries to turn Mario and Pit into a trophy with Yoshi's help. They are both defeated, however, and taken by King Dedede before Kirby's intervention, after which Link attacks the Cargo's engine.

Regardless of whether or not she is rescued from Petey Piranha, she still ends up in the Halberd with Peach. Meta Knight soon arrives with Lucario and Solid Snake as his entourage, fighting off both False Zelda and False Peach before freeing the real princesses. Zelda then goes off on her own with Peach until they are united by Fox, Falco Lombardi, Lucario, and Snake to fight Duon and have Mr. Game & Watch join their team, and Meta Knight retakes the Halberd. She then goes into Subspace and finds Tabuu, but is turned into a trophy along with everyone else by him soon after, leaving it up to Kirby, revived by the badge from earlier, to revive her. If Kirby also rescued Link, then both of them will revive Ganondorf, who learns of Tabuu and joins the other heroes into the Great Maze.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U artwork

Zelda returns as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, retaining her appearance from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess that was used in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Although Sheik also returns, they are now completely separate characters who cannot transform into each other; her down special attack is instead Phantom Slash, which summons a Phantom to charge forward and attack.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Zelda returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as an unlockable playable character alongside the other previous fighters. In this game, her design is primarily based on her alternate dress artwork from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, with elements from The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Like many other characters, Zelda is more expressive; in fact, she is given much more cheerful and energetic expressions compared to her predecessors. She also has a new Final Smash, which involves trapping opponents with the Triforce of Wisdom. Like her fellow The Legend of Zelda fighters, Zelda's victory theme has been changed to a new arrangement of their home series' main theme.

Zelda benefits from the game's universal changes: her mobility is considerably faster, no longer being one of the slowest characters in the game; her short hop timing is reduced; her attacks have less landing lag; she can directionally air dodge once again; and she can use any grounded attack out of a run and any aerial attack while climbing ladders. In addition, Zelda's special attacks receive many improvements while her attacks deal either more damage or knockback, and have lower start-up or ending lag.

In addition, Zelda appears in the World of Light's opening cutscene, where she is firstly shown along with Marth and Pit; she then tries to reflect Galeem's large laser attack along with Mewtwo, but fails, with both of them getting eliminated by the lasers and turned into dark clones. She was among the fighters who were brought under Dharkon's control after Galeem's first defeat, and represents the Triforce of Wisdom section of the Sacred Land, referencing her home series. She must then be awoken in the area to progress the story, along with Young Link, Ganondorf, Sonic and Cloud.

Classic Mode route

Wisdom Prevails
Round Opponent(s) Rule Stage Song
1 Wario Great Plateau Tower Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
2 Bowser Skyloft Ballad of the Goddess
3 Mii Swordfighter (Yiga Clan outfit) ×5 Horde Battle Temple Temple Theme
4 Giant King K. Rool Bridge of Eldin Dark World (for 3DS / Wii U)
5 Dark Samus Gerudo Valley Hidden Mountain & Forest
6 Link (dark costume) ×2 Hyrule Castle Great Temple / Temple
Final Ganondorf
Ganon
Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form
Death Mountain

Profiles and statistics

Super Smash Bros. Melee

  • Instruction booklet bio: A graceful princess with powerful magical attacks.

Trophies

Name Image Game Description
Zelda (Classic) SSBM Trophy Zelda (Classic).png The Legend of Zelda
7/87
The crown princess of Hyrule. Zelda entrusted Link with the future of Hyrule after a revelation came to her in the world of dreams. She knows much about the Triforce; in fact, the only person who likely knows more about Triforce lore is Ganondorf himself, whom Zelda evaded in Ocarina of Time by transforming into her alter ego, Sheik.
Zelda (Adventure) SSBM Trophy Zelda (Adventure).png B: Nayru's Love
Smash B: Din's Fire
Zelda is a bit slow and, because of her light frame, easy to send flying. On the other hand, her magical skills lend her reliable and explosive attack power. Zelda's easier to use if you focus on waiting and countering rather than pressing attacks. She can use Nayru's Love to reflect projectile attacks or as an offensive weapon.
Zelda (All-Star) SSBM Trophy Zelda (All-Star).png Up & B: Farore's Wind
Down & B: Transform
Zelda's midair Lightning Kick centers immense magical power in the ball of her foot. If she strikes perfectly, the attack is as strong as can be. If her aim is slightly off, it'll be exceedingly weak. Farore's Wind again utilizes Zelda's magical prowess, this time by transporting her great distances. It's vital to know the lay of the land before using this move.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Bios

  • Instruction booklet: The queen[sic] of Hyrule. Her light movements belie devastating magical attacks.
  • Smash Bros. DOJO!: Just like Link, Zelda’s design has also changed.

She has a slightly more subdued color scheme.

Her movement capabilities are not that good, but her magic adds power to her physical attacks. There’s a reason why her hands and feet glow, after all.

Trophies

Name Image Game Description
Zelda SSBB Trophy Zelda.png NES SSBB graphic.png The Legend of Zelda
Wii SSBB graphic.png The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The princess of Hyrule. In other games, her role changes between titles. In Ocarina of Time, she was hunted by the would-be conqueror, Ganondorf. She deceived him, however, by adopting the persona of Sheik. In Twilight Princess, she surrendered to Zant and was held as his prisoner.
Robed Zelda (with hood) SSBB Trophy Robed Zelda.png Wii SSBB graphic.png The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess The princess of Hyrule, loved and trusted by the people. When Hyrule is invaded by Zant from the Twilight Realm, Zelda is resolute in opposing him...but she chooses to protect her people and must surrender. From then on, she is imprisoned in the Twilight Hyrule Castle. In memory of the lost people of Hyrule, Zelda wears a black robe of mourning.
Zelda (Wind Waker) SSBB Trophy Zelda (Wind Waker).png GCN SSBB graphic.png The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker The rightful successor of the throne and descendant of the true royal bloodline of Hyrule. She strove to put an end to the ongoing battles with Ganondorf. As the bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom, she became a target of the resurrected Ganondorf. Although she was hidden in Hyrule Castle, Ganondorf managed to find and kidnap her.

Stickers

Name Image Game Effect Usable by
Young Zelda SSBB Sticker Young Zelda (The Minish Cap).png Zelda: The Minish Cap Battering Resistance +16 Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link
Young Zelda SSBB Sticker Young Zelda (Ocarina of Time).png Zelda: Ocarina of Time [Electric] - Attack +20 All characters
Zelda SSBB Sticker Zelda (A Link to the Past).png Zelda: A Link to the Past [Magic] - Attack +27 Peach, Zelda
Zelda SSBB Sticker Zelda (Ocarina of Time).png Zelda: Ocarina of Time [Flame] - Resistance +18 Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Toon Link

Snake's codec

  • Colonel: Snake, I see you're fighting Zelda.
  • Snake: Yeah, I guess. Doesn't feel right fighting someone in a dress, though.
  • Colonel: Don't underestimate her just because she's a woman. Zelda's attacks are backed by powerful magic. Her hand-to-hand combat may look weak, but her magic makes it cut to the bone.
  • Snake: So this rose has thorns... Interesting...
  • Colonel: ...This is no time for pickup lines, Snake.
  • Snake: Don't worry. I know from experience that it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Trophies

Both games
Name 3DS trophy Wii U trophy Category Appears in Trophy Box Description
Zelda SSB3DS Trophy Zelda.png SSBWU Trophy Zelda.png Fighter NES SSBWU graphic.png The Legend of Zelda (8/1987)
Wii SSBWU graphic.png The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (11/2006)
24: Twilight Princess Flag of USA.png This is the namesake of the Legend of Zelda games. Her appearance may change, but she always plays an important role. In Smash Bros., she's quick on the draw when it comes to magic, though a bit slow when moving. She has a new move that summons a Phantom to her aid.
Flag of Europe.png This is the Zelda they're talking about in the titles of all the Legend of Zelda games. Though her appearance can change from game to game, her importance in the story usually doesn't. In this game, she's a bit slow, but her impressive magic skills make up for it. Power up her brand new special, Phantom Slash, by holding down the button.
Zelda (Alt.) SSB3DS Trophy Zelda (Alt).png SSBWU Trophy Zelda (Alt).png Fighter NES SSBWU graphic.png The Legend of Zelda (8/1987)
Wii SSBWU graphic.png The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (11/2006)
76: Female Fighters Flag of USA.png Zelda's forward air attack, Lightning Kick, is a valiant kick with a magically charged tip. Striking with just the glowing spot will deal heavy damage and launch your opponent. Din's Fire, her explosive side special, can be guided up and down and has a greater blast if the button is held.
Flag of Europe.png Zelda's forward air attack, Lightning Kick, is a single-footed, electrically charged strike. Hit your opponent with just the glowing spot to deal heavy damage and launch them. Her Din's Fire side special can be guided up and down, and makes a bigger blast the longer you hold the button. It'll explode as soon as you let go.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS-exclusive trophies
Name Image Category Description
Young Zelda (Ocarina of Time) SSB3DS Trophy Young Zelda (Ocarina of Time).png Series Related Flag of USA.png The Princess of Hyrule chosen by the goddesses. Zelda dreams of a darkness descending on Hyrule and tells Link where he must travel next. Fleeing Ganondorf, she gives Link the Ocarina of Time. It is seven long years before he is heard from again...
Flag of Europe.png The Princess of Hyrule. Having dreamt of the world being engulfed by darkness, she asks Link for his help and tells him the secret to entering the Scared Realm. Later, while fleeing from Ganondorf, she frantically throws the Ocarina of Time for Link to take. Seven long years pass before the two meet again.
Adult Zelda (Ocarina of Time) SSB3DS Trophy Adult Zelda (Ocarina of Time).png Series Related Flag of USA.png In the seven years following Link's disappearance, Hyrule falls under the rule of the evil Ganondorf and Zelda grows into a young woman. To help Link in his quest to find the seven Sages, she takes on the guise of a young man named Sheik. The real identity of this mysterious helper is just one of the surprises awaiting Link.
Flag of Europe.png In the seven years after Link's vanishing, Hyrule falls under the rule of the evil Ganondorf, and Zelda grows into a young woman. To help Link in his quest to find the seven Sages, she takes on the guise of a young man and becomes Sheik. The real identity of this mysterious helper is just one the surprises awaiting Link.
Zelda (Spirit Tracks) SSB3DS Trophy Zelda (Spirit Tracks).png Series Related Flag of USA.png This Princess Zelda lives a suitably peaceful royal existence in Hyrule Castle. "Existence," however, is relative, and her life gets turned upside down after something awful happens along the way to the Tower of Spirits with Link. What will this spirited young woman do as only a spirit?!
Flag of Europe.png This Princess Zelda lives a suitably peaceful royal existence in Hyrule Castle. "Existence," however, is relative, and her life gets turned upside-down when she heads to the Tower of Spirits with Link and something awful happens along the way. What will this spirited young woman do without her body?!
Zelda's Spirit (Spirit Tracks) SSB3DS Trophy Zelda's Spirit (Spirit Tracks).png Series Related Flag of USA.png In The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Chancellor Cole casts Zelda out of her body, so she agrees to join Link on his quest in her spirit form. On the plus side, Link (and you!) can still see and hear her as you explore temples together. She'll even possess a Phantom or two if it helps Link get the job done!
Flag of Europe.png In The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Chancellor Cole casts Zelda out of her body, so she agrees to join Link on his quest in her spirit form. On the plus side, Link (and you!) can still see and hear her as you explore temples together. She'll even possess a Phantom or two if it helps Link get the job done quicker!
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U-exclusive trophies
Name Image Category Appears in Trophy Box Description
Zelda (Wind Waker) SSBWU Trophy Zelda (Wind Waker).png Series Related GCN SSBWU graphic.png The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (03/2003) 21: Wind Waker Flag of USA.png Princess Zelda plays a variety of roles throughout the games bearing her name. In the Wind Waker, she's a pirate who travels the seas without knowing her true identity. Even when she learns she's a princess, she quickly returns to her piratey ways. In the end, she takes up a bow to fight beside Link.
Flag of Europe.png Princess Zelda has had quite a variety of incarnations, but this one doesn't even know she's a princess! When Link meets her, she's a wild and fearless pirate. In a certain sealed land, this Zelda discovers her true identity, but doesn't act like a princess for very long, and even fights alongside Link in the final showdown!
Hooded Zelda SSBWU Trophy Hooded Zelda.png Series Related Wii SSBWU graphic.png The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (11/2006) 24: Twilight Princess Flag of USA.png When a dark shadow invades Hyrule, Zelda sacrifices herself and is imprisoned in the world of Twilight. Her dark attire while a prisoner is appropriate to the title of the game, but Link's bravery convinces her to toss the robes and take up her bow and arrows instead.
Flag of Europe.png After failing to protect Hyrule from the encroaching Twilight, Zelda lays down her sword and shield and hides behind a dark robe, mourning those who were lost due to her failure. In the end, Link's brave acts inspire her to cast the robe aside and take her bow in hand, but she never forgets the dark times when all hope seemed lost.

Palutena's Guidance

  • Palutena: This isn't quite the Zelda you're used to.
  • Pit: I hear she no longer changes form in battle.
  • Palutena: That's right, but she's got a new special move: the Phantom Slash.
  • Pit: Where does she get the Phantom from?
  • Palutena: It's hard to say. Magic?
  • Pit: WOW! I didn't realize she was such a powerful magician.
  • Palutena: I could do something similar, I'm sure. But it's pretty dark magic. Now, what part of you should I use to make your Phantom?
  • Pit: My Phantom?! Uh, you don't have to do that for me, Lady Palutena!
  • Palutena: Oh, don't be scared! I'll just equip you and-
  • Pit: Uh what will it cost me?
  • Palutena: Oh, I don't know. Maybe just your...soul?
  • Viridi: Hahahaha! Look how pale he got! You're really scaring him! Listen, Pit, if you can knock Zelda's Phantom out, she won't be able to call it back for a bit. Keep an eye on her.

amiibo

  • Zelda is the princess of Hyrule and the namesake of The Legend of Zelda games. Her appearance may change, but she always plays an important role. She knows much about the Triforce; in fact, the only person who likely knows more about Triforce lore is Ganondorf himself, whom Zelda evaded in Ocarina of Time by transforming into her alter ego, Sheik.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Palutena's Guidance

  • Pit: [gasps] Is that...Princess Zelda?
  • Palutena: Yes, that's Zelda from A Link to the Past. She's a descendant of the Seven Sages. When she was captured, she used telepathy to ask Link for help.
  • Viridi: Pit... Pit... Go get me a cinnamon roll...
  • Pit: Right away, Zel— HEY! Knock it off, Viridi!
  • Palutena: Focus, Pit! Zelda has a projectile attack called Din's Fire. It can be steered through the air, kind of like your arrows. The trajectory of Din's Fire is really hard to see, so it's important to pay extra close attention when fighting her.
  • Viridi: Pit... Pit... Get me a glazed donut with rainbow sprinkles...
  • Pit: Yes, right away! A glazed donut with rainbo— [growls] STOP IT!

Super Smash Blog bio

  • You might recognize Zelda's look from The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds game. In battle she uses magical moves to reflect and teleport, and for her Final Smash, she seals her opponents away in the Triforce of Wisdom. If an opponent has 100% damage or more, they will be instantly KO'd!

Spirits

No. Name Image Series / game Type Class Strength / effect(s) How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponent(s) Battle conditions Stage Song
173 Zelda SSBU Spirit Zelda.png The Legend of Zelda Series Fighter N/A N/A Classic Mode as Zelda N/A N/A N/A N/A
189 Young Zelda SSBU Spirit Young Zelda.png The Legend of Zelda Series Primary (2) Advanced Shield
Can be enhanced to Zelda (Ocarina of Time) at Lv. 99
Spirit Board Zelda, Young Link
  • Take your strongest team into this no-frills battle
Hyrule Castle Ocarina of Time Medley
190 Zelda (Ocarina of Time) SSBU Spirit Zelda (Ocarina of Time).png The Legend of Zelda Series Primary (2) Legend Shield
Assist Killer
Enhanced from Young Zelda N/A N/A N/A N/A
238 Zelda (Breath of the Wild) SSBU Spirit Zelda (Breath of the Wild).png The Legend of Zelda Series Support (2) Ace Poison Immunity World of Light (Forest Hill); Spirit Board Zelda, Zero Suit Samus, Falco, Donkey Kong, Inkling (♀), Link
  • Stamina battle
  • Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
  • Defeat an army of fighters
Great Plateau Tower Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
246 Tetra SSBU Spirit Tetra.png The Legend of Zelda Series Primary (2) Ace Shield
Can be enhanced to Zelda (The Wind Waker) at Lv. 99
World of Light (Final Battle); Spirit Board Toon Link Rule: Item: Bullet Bill
Hazard: Heavy Wind
  • Dangerously high winds are in effect
  • The enemy is easily distracted by items
Pirate Ship The Great Sea / Menu Select
247 Zelda (The Wind Waker) SSBU Spirit Zelda (The Wind Waker).png The Legend of Zelda Series Primary (2) Legend Shield
Chance of Double Final Smash
Enhanced from Tetra N/A N/A N/A N/A
259 Zelda (Spirit Tracks) SSBU Spirit Zelda (Spirit Tracks).png The Legend of Zelda Series Primary (2) Ace Shield
Trade-Off Ability ↑
Enhanced from Phantom N/A N/A N/A N/A

Gallery

Artwork

Sprites and models

Screenshots

Audio samples

Audio.svg Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Zelda performing Nayru's Love (Jun Mizusawa, 2008)
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Audio.svg Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Zelda laughing casually (Ayumi Fujimura, 2018)
File infoMedia:Zelda voice sample SSBU.oga
Audio.svg Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - "Stow your fear. It's now or never!" (Brandy Kopp, 2018)
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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ゼルダ姫
Zeruda Hime
Princess Zelda; referred to as simply「ゼルダ」in-game
Chinese 薩爾達公主 (Traditional)
塞尔达公主 (Simplified)
Sài'ěrdá Gōngzhǔ
Princess Zelda
(Referred to as simply "薩爾達" or "塞尔达" in-game, unlike Peach and Daisy.)
Dutch Prinses Zelda Princess Zelda
French Princesse Zelda Princess Zelda
German Prinzessin Zelda Princess Zelda
Greek Πριγκίπισσα Ζέλντα
Prigipissa Zelda
Princess Zelda
Italian Principessa Zelda Princess Zelda
Korean 젤다 공주
Jelda Gongju
Princess Zelda
Portuguese Princesa Zelda Princess Zelda
Russian Принцесса Зельда
Printsessa Zelda
Princess Zelda
Spanish Princesa Zelda Princess Zelda

Trivia

  • In Super Smash Bros. Melee's Classic Mode, Zelda cannot appear as an ally.
  • In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, if Zelda summons a Phantom and she is KO'd after it is destroyed, she will be unable to use the move as usual, but the purple cloud on her hand will disappear.
  • In the Japanese version of the E3 2018 presentation for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Zelda's model is said to be based on her appearance in A Link to the Past[1], while the English version states that the model is based on the one from A Link Between Worlds[2]. Masahiro Sakurai later settled this inconsistency by stating that the design takes elements from both appearances.[3]
    • Sakurai also stated during the same presentation that the choice of her design from said games (instead of the more recent Breath of the Wild like Link) is due to that incarnation being "more into research than fighting", combined with his wish that he wanted to choose the characters' design from different The Legend of Zelda games instead of having the characters' design come from a single game (like Ocarina of Time in Melee and Twilight Princess in Brawl and for 3DS / Wii U).

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