These Are The 12 Best Side Characters From The Legend Of Zelda Series

Yeah, Link and Zelda are great, but what about all the friends they meet along the way?

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 3, 2024 |

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In the Legend of Zelda series, everyone knows the Hero of Hyrule Link, Princess Zelda, and the Demon King Ganondorf. The series has spanned over two dozen games and five timelines, but because the series is jumping between its codified continuities, the three Triforce bearers are some of the only constants throughout most of the games. So what about all the weirdos and allies Link meets on all his different journeys and in all his different forms? Most of them only last for one game, but even as fans have left them behind with each new entry, they’ve left a lasting impression. Here are some of our favorite Zelda side characters from over the years.