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'''Link''' is the primary protagonist of ''Link: The Faces of Evil'', a non-canon Zelda title made for the Phillips CD-i. Unlike most other incarnations, this Link is shown speaking. His story starts off with him lounging around in his castle, bored and eager to go on an adventure, when a wizard named Gwonam flies by and informs him that [[Ganon (CD-i)|Ganon]] and his minions have taken over the island of Koridai, and that a written prophecy confirms Link is the only one capable of stopping him.
'''Link''' is the primary protagonist of ''Link: The Faces of Evil'', a non-canon Zelda title made for the Phillips CD-i. Unlike most other incarnations, this Link is shown speaking. His story starts off with him lounging around in his castle, bored and eager to go on an adventure, when a wizard named Gwonam flies by and informs him that [[Ganon (CD-i)|Ganon]] and his minions have taken over the island of Koridai, and that a written prophecy confirms Link is the only one capable of stopping him.
==General Information==
==Statistics==
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' '''8-C''', '''Higher''' with the power glove
'''Name:''' Link
'''Name:''' Link
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'''[[Alignment]]:''' '''Neutral Good''' (Link is a hero willing to help out everyone he comes across and save the land from the hands of Ganon)
'''[[Alignment]]:''' '''Neutral Good''' (Link is a hero willing to help out everyone he comes across and save the land from the hands of Ganon)
==Codex Statistics==
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' '''9-B''', '''Higher''' with the Power Glove
'''[[Cardinality]]:''' '''Finite'''
'''[[Dimensionality]]:''' '''3-D'''
'''[[Dimensionality]]:''' '''3-D'''
'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' '''Building level''' (Can trade blows with opponents that are capable of harming him. [https://youtu.be/TN8-Pdz-ns8?t=426 Killed Glutko, who was so large his hands were the size of adult men]), '''Higher''' with the Power Glove ([https://youtu.be/RcfNqc7To48?t=622 The power glove is stronger then his bombs])
'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' '''Wall level''' (Can trade blows with opponents that are capable of harming him. [https://youtu.be/TN8-Pdz-ns8?t=426 Killed Glutko, who was so large his hands were the size of adult men]), '''Higher''' with the Power Glove ([https://youtu.be/RcfNqc7To48?t=622 The power glove is stronger then his bombs])
'''[[Durability]]:''' '''Building level''' ([[w:c:vsbattles:User blog:ArbitraryNumbers/Link: The Faces of Evil (CD-i): Link's bombs|His bombs generate this much energy]], and he can tank them at point-blank range, even without using his shield), '''Higher''' with his shield (Can block attacks that would normally harm him)
'''[[Durability]]:''' '''Wall level''' ([[User:GiverOfThePeace/CD-i_Zelda_Calculation_Port|His bombs generate this much energy]], and he can tank them at point-blank range, even without using his shield), '''Higher''' with his shield (Can block attacks that would normally harm him)
'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' '''Building Class''', '''Higher''' with the Power Glove
'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' '''Wall Class''', '''Higher''' with the Power Glove
'''[[Reactions|Reaction Speed]]:''' '''Superhuman''' (Can dodge arrows and similar projectiles at close range)
'''[[Reactions|Reaction Speed]]:''' '''Superhuman''' (Can dodge arrows and similar projectiles at close range)
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'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Peak Human''' (Can fight bosses and traverse entire levels without tiring out)
'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Peak Human''' (Can fight bosses and traverse entire levels without tiring out)
'''[[Range]]:''' '''Standard Melee Range''', '''Extended Melee Range''' with his sword, '''Several Meters''' with [[Fire Manipulation]] & [[Energy Manipulation]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKB9Sy3K06w&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=829s&ab_channel=LiquidSquirtle Can shoot out fire balls that reach this far]), '''Tens of Meters''' with bomb explosions ([https://youtu.be/JIP7kpuK-H8?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_QZtqF0VBi9E3eVvMp1Yv1&t=630 Bomb explosions can reach this far])
'''[[Range]]:''' '''Standard Melee''', '''Extended Melee''' with his sword, '''Several Meters''' with [[Fire Manipulation]] & [[Energy Manipulation]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKB9Sy3K06w&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=829s&ab_channel=LiquidSquirtle Can shoot out fire balls that reach this far]), '''Tens of Meters''' with bomb explosions ([https://youtu.be/JIP7kpuK-H8?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_QZtqF0VBi9E3eVvMp1Yv1&t=630 Bomb explosions can reach this far])
'''[[Intelligence]]:''' '''Above Average''' (Link could skillfully defeat the natives who were turned into bloodthirsty warriors)
'''[[Intelligence]]:''' '''Above Average Intelligence''' (Link could skillfully defeat the natives who were turned into bloodthirsty warriors)
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===[[Hax|Powers and Abilities]]===
==[[Powers and Techniques]]==
'''[[Superhuman Physical Characteristics]]''', '''[[Acrobatics]]''' (Displays jumping prowess, being able to jump over entire cliffs and caverns), '''[[Weapon Mastery|Expert Swordsmanship]]''', '''[[Magic]]''', '''[[Flight|Levitation]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HNTIn5KVg8&t=1028s&ab_channel=BrainScratchCommentaries With Winged Helmet, allows Link to levitate for a short bit]), '''[[Empathic Manipulation]]''' (With his sword, [https://imgur.com/a/qfL3QP5 can get people to talk with him]), '''[[Fire Manipulation]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKB9Sy3K06w&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=829s&ab_channel=LiquidSquirtle Can shoot out fire balls in 3 directions]), '''[[Attack Reflection]]''' ([https://youtu.be/ZlHKqGc_lkQ?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=483 With Reflecting Shield, reflects curses and attacks when it hits the user it does twice the damage]), '''[[Invisibility]]''' '''[[Negation]]''' ([https://zelda.gamepedia.com/Lantern#Philips_CD-i_Games Via the Lantern of Vision, makes invisible enemies visible]<ref>"A third upgrade of the Lantern also appears in both games, which does not use any Lantern Oil and makes invisible enemies visible in the games' final stages. In The Faces of Evil, the third Lantern is the Lantern of Vision, and is received from Gwonam after finding his house in the Hermit Flat. In The Wand of Gamelon, it is the Fairy Lantern, and is received from Myra in Nokani Forest. The Fairy Lantern also has the ability to "penetrate the dark around Ganon," which allows Zelda to get close to him with its light."</ref>), '''[[Energy Manipulation]]''' ([https://youtu.be/0HNTIn5KVg8?t=200 Can shoot energy beams out of his sword]), '''[[Statistics Amplification]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKbcuoJcwDY&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=313s&ab_channel=LiquidSquirtle With the Power Glove], [https://zelda.gamepedia.com/Power_Glove#The_Faces_of_Evil massively amplifies Link's power], [https://youtu.be/RcfNqc7To48?t=622 being stronger then even a bomb]), Limited '''[[Time Manipulation]]''' ([https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Bell#The_Faces_of_Evil With the Bell, which freezes airborne enemies in mid air]), '''[[Sealing]]''' (With the Book of Koridai, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=375&v=ByHjLaRRYFQ&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=LiquidSquirtle Link can seal his enemy into the book, making them a page within it]), '''[[Dimensional Storage]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ8oEXy0FNw&feature=youtu.be&t=103 His magic pouch allows] [https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/607725443306619040/609601710926856203/Screen_Shot_2019-08-10_at_12.19.06_AM.png him to store everything]), '''[[Explosion Manipulation|Explosion Inducement]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIP7kpuK-H8&feature=youtu.be&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_QZtqF0VBi9E3eVvMp1Yv1&t=627 With bombs, causes strong enough explosions to destroy entire boulders], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIP7kpuK-H8&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_QZtqF0VBi9E3eVvMp1Yv1&t=630s&ab_channel=BrainScratchCommentaries and reach this far of a distance with it's explosion]), '''[[Healing]]''' ([https://youtu.be/CKbcuoJcwDY?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=643 Via water of life, completely heals Link]), '''[[Existence Erasure]]''' (Type 1. [https://youtu.be/edecejtxk9E?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=947 Reflected Lupay's attacks back to him erasing him from existence]), '''[[Clairvoyance]]''' ([https://youtu.be/edecejtxk9E?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=1038 Link can see the things preventing his approach to] '''[[Ganon (CD-i)|Ganon]]'''. Gwonam [https://youtu.be/edecejtxk9E?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=1039 states Link has the vision to find his house]), '''[[Regeneration]]''' '''[[Negation]]''' (Mid. Harlequin [https://youtu.be/Ta413dfJmVQ?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=370 could come back from deflating] [https://youtu.be/edecejtxk9E?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=885 but in the later boss fight when Link has stronger weapons he's done for good]), '''[[Soul Manipulation]]''', '''[[Mind Manipulation]]''', & '''[[Transmutation]]''' (With rubies, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edecejtxk9E&feature=youtu.be&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=665 Lupay with a rubies could steal one's soul, force them to obey him and transmutate them]. Though as the hero Link would likely never use this in character), Possible '''[[Fate Protection]]''' ([https://youtu.be/dKB9Sy3K06w?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=213 Prophesied to defeat] Ganon), '''[[Resistance]]''' to '''[[Reality Warping]]''' (Ganon's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByHjLaRRYFQ&feature=youtu.be&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=429 mere presence on the island was warping] it as Gwonam says after his defeat the island is already turning to normal. Yet Link was completely fine), '''[[Transmutation]]''' ([https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/607725443306619040/609598978933391381/Screen_Shot_2019-08-10_at_12.08.04_AM.png Unaffected by Ganon's island wide transmutation], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta413dfJmVQ&feature=youtu.be&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=19 Harlequin's] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta413dfJmVQ&feature=youtu.be&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=275 transmutation beams]), '''[[Soul Manipulation]]''' & '''[[Mind Manipulation]]''' ([https://youtu.be/edecejtxk9E?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=922https://youtu.be/edecejtxk9E?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=922 Lupay used a similar power that he used in the earlier with his ruppee on Link but Link was unaffected]), '''[[Death Manipulation]]''' ([https://youtu.be/u90DxkD4-Fg?t=557 Didn't die from] '''[[Ganon (CD-i)|Ganon]]''' looking at him, [https://youtu.be/edecejtxk9E?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=633 where he can kill with a single look])
'''[[Superhuman Physical Characteristics]]''', '''[[Acrobatics]]''' (Displays jumping prowess, being able to jump over entire cliffs and caverns), '''[[Weapon Mastery|Expert Swordsmanship]]''', '''[[Magic]]''', '''[[Flight|Levitation]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HNTIn5KVg8&t=1028s&ab_channel=BrainScratchCommentaries With Winged Helmet, allows Link to levitate for a short bit]), '''[[Empathic Manipulation]]''' (With his sword, [https://imgur.com/a/qfL3QP5 can get people to talk with him]), '''[[Fire Manipulation]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKB9Sy3K06w&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=829s&ab_channel=LiquidSquirtle Can shoot out fire balls in 3 directions]), '''[[Attack Reflection]]''' ([https://youtu.be/ZlHKqGc_lkQ?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=483 With Reflecting Shield, reflects curses and attacks when it hits the user it does twice the damage]), '''[[Invisibility]]''' '''[[Negation]]''' ([https://zelda.gamepedia.com/Lantern#Philips_CD-i_Games Via the Lantern of Vision, makes invisible enemies visible]<ref>"A third upgrade of the Lantern also appears in both games, which does not use any Lantern Oil and makes invisible enemies visible in the games' final stages. In The Faces of Evil, the third Lantern is the Lantern of Vision, and is received from Gwonam after finding his house in the Hermit Flat. In The Wand of Gamelon, it is the Fairy Lantern, and is received from Myra in Nokani Forest. The Fairy Lantern also has the ability to "penetrate the dark around Ganon," which allows Zelda to get close to him with its light."</ref>), '''[[Energy Manipulation]]''' ([https://youtu.be/0HNTIn5KVg8?t=200 Can shoot energy beams out of his sword]), '''[[Statistics Amplification]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKbcuoJcwDY&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=313s&ab_channel=LiquidSquirtle With the Power Glove], [https://zelda.gamepedia.com/Power_Glove#The_Faces_of_Evil massively amplifies Link's power], [https://youtu.be/RcfNqc7To48?t=622 being stronger then even a bomb]), Limited '''[[Time Manipulation]]''' ([https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Bell#The_Faces_of_Evil With the Bell, which freezes airborne enemies in mid air]), '''[[Sealing]]''' (With the Book of Koridai, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=375&v=ByHjLaRRYFQ&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=LiquidSquirtle Link can seal his enemy into the book, making them a page within it]), '''[[Dimensional Storage]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ8oEXy0FNw&feature=youtu.be&t=103 His magic pouch allows] [https://ibb.co/pKgbjdw him to store everything]<ref>Link the Faces of Evil Game Manual</ref>), '''[[Explosion Manipulation|Explosion Inducement]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIP7kpuK-H8&feature=youtu.be&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_QZtqF0VBi9E3eVvMp1Yv1&t=627 With bombs, causes strong enough explosions to destroy entire boulders], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIP7kpuK-H8&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_QZtqF0VBi9E3eVvMp1Yv1&t=630s&ab_channel=BrainScratchCommentaries and reach this far of a distance with it's explosion]), '''[[Healing]]''' ([https://youtu.be/CKbcuoJcwDY?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=643 Via water of life, completely heals Link]), '''[[Erasure]]''' (Physical Erasure; [https://youtu.be/edecejtxk9E?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=947 Reflected Lupay's attacks back to him erasing him from existence]), '''[[Clairvoyance]]''' ([https://youtu.be/edecejtxk9E?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=1038 Link can see the things preventing his approach to] '''[[Ganon (CD-i)|Ganon]]'''. Gwonam [https://youtu.be/edecejtxk9E?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=1039 states Link has the vision to find his house]), '''[[Regeneration Negation]]''' (Mid. Harlequin [https://youtu.be/Ta413dfJmVQ?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=370 could come back from deflating] [https://youtu.be/edecejtxk9E?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=885 but in the later boss fight when Link has stronger weapons he's done for good]), '''[[Metaphysics Manipulation]]''' (Soul Manipulation), '''[[Mind Manipulation]]''', & '''[[Transmutation]]''' (With rubies, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edecejtxk9E&feature=youtu.be&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=665 Lupay with a rubies could steal one's soul, force them to obey him and transmutate them]. Though as the hero Link would likely never use this in character), Possible '''[[Fate Protection]]''' ([https://youtu.be/dKB9Sy3K06w?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=213 Prophesied to defeat] Ganon).
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'''[[Resistance]]''' to '''[[Reality Warping]]''' (Ganon's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByHjLaRRYFQ&feature=youtu.be&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=429 mere presence on the island was warping] it as Gwonam says after his defeat the island is already turning to normal. Yet Link was completely fine), '''[[Transmutation]]''' ([https://ibb.co/x7Dmf0S Unaffected by Ganon's island wide transmutation], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta413dfJmVQ&feature=youtu.be&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=19 Harlequin's] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta413dfJmVQ&feature=youtu.be&list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=275 transmutation beams]), '''[[Metaphysics Manipulation]]''' (Soul Manipulation) & '''[[Mind Manipulation]]''' ([https://youtu.be/edecejtxk9E?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=922https://youtu.be/edecejtxk9E?list=PLzqceSlH2HZ_rUQ8Nm1o_hPUuwXHOGQMY&t=922 Lupay used a similar power that he used in the earlier with his rubies on Link but Link was unaffected])
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==[[Equipment]]==
===[[Standard Equipment]]===
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*'''Shield:''' An item Link uses to protect himself from enemy attacks.
*'''Shield:''' An item Link uses to protect himself from enemy attacks.
*'''Reflecting Shield:''' An upgraded shield that reflects projectiles.
*'''Reflecting Shield:''' An upgraded shield that reflects projectiles.
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*'''Winged Helmet:''' Allows Link to jump higher and longer distances, at the cost of 5 rubies per use.
*'''Winged Helmet:''' Allows Link to jump higher and longer distances, at the cost of 5 rubies per use.
*'''Bell:''' An item that freezes airborne enemies in place for 8 seconds.
*'''Bell:''' An item that freezes airborne enemies in place for 8 seconds.
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*'''Ropes:''' Link can use these ropes to climb ledges. They're typically purchased in packs of 3 for 10 rubies.
*'''Ropes:''' Link can use these ropes to climb ledges. They're typically purchased in packs of 3 for 10 rubies.
*'''Book of Koridai:''' A book that was stated to be the only thing capable of defeating Ganon. The exact purpose of the book is unknown, but it is stated to yield secrets and sacred power able to defeat and imprison enemies within its pages.
*'''Book of Koridai:''' A book that was stated to be the only thing capable of defeating Ganon. The exact purpose of the book is unknown, but it is stated to yield secrets and sacred power able to defeat and imprison enemies within its pages.
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*'''Life Hearts:''' Restores your health
*'''Life Hearts:''' Restores your health
*'''Rubies:''' Currency that's been shown to be able to take ones soul and mind control them, along with transmutating them into your servant.
*'''Rubies:''' Currency that's been shown to be able to take ones soul and mind control them, along with transmutating them into your servant.
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===Notable Techniques===
==Notable Techniques==
*'''Duck-Walk:''' A technique where Link crouches down and walks forward at the same time to avoid projectiles.
*'''Duck-Walk:''' A technique where Link crouches down and walks forward at the same time to avoid projectiles.
*'''Energy Beams:''' Link can fire magic blasts of fire or energy, given that he has the Fire Sword or the Power Sword respectively.
*'''Energy Beams:''' Link can fire magic blasts of fire or energy, given that he has the Fire Sword or the Power Sword respectively.
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===Other===
==Other==
'''Standard Tactics:''' As shown with each boss fight, Link will use the item that's necessary for the situation, if there's none directly necessary he will normally default to his strongest weapons.
'''Standard Tactics:''' As shown with each boss fight, Link will use the item that's necessary for the situation, if there's none directly necessary he will normally default to his strongest weapons.
Link is the primary protagonist of Link: The Faces of Evil, a non-canon Zelda title made for the Phillips CD-i. Unlike most other incarnations, this Link is shown speaking. His story starts off with him lounging around in his castle, bored and eager to go on an adventure, when a wizard named Gwonam flies by and informs him that Ganon and his minions have taken over the island of Koridai, and that a written prophecy confirms Link is the only one capable of stopping him.
Durability:Wall level (His bombs generate this much energy, and he can tank them at point-blank range, even without using his shield), Higher with his shield (Can block attacks that would normally harm him)
Sword: The standard weapon given to Link at the beginning of the game. It is described as a smart sword that is capable of discerning from friend or foe, as it is directly stated that it won't hurt anyone friendly, and will instead encourage them to talk.
Power Sword: An upgraded sword that can shoot powerful magic blasts when Link is at full health.
Fire Sword: A fully upgraded sword that can now fire powerful bursts of fire, even when Link isn't at full health.
Shields
Shield: An item Link uses to protect himself from enemy attacks.
Reflecting Shield: An upgraded shield that reflects projectiles.
Winged Helmet: Allows Link to jump higher and longer distances, at the cost of 5 rubies per use.
Bell: An item that freezes airborne enemies in place for 8 seconds.
Lanterns: Allows Link to see in the dark for a brief period of time, but requires lantern oil in order to be used. Its first upgrade, the Magic Lantern, extends the duration of the light. Its final upgrade, the Lantern of Vision, extends it even further without the need of lantern oil and can also reveal invisible opponents.
Bombs: Explosives that Link can use to attack enemies and clear out obstacles.
Ropes: Link can use these ropes to climb ledges. They're typically purchased in packs of 3 for 10 rubies.
Book of Koridai: A book that was stated to be the only thing capable of defeating Ganon. The exact purpose of the book is unknown, but it is stated to yield secrets and sacred power able to defeat and imprison enemies within its pages.
Life Hearts: Restores your health
Rubies: Currency that's been shown to be able to take ones soul and mind control them, along with transmutating them into your servant.
Notable Techniques
Duck-Walk: A technique where Link crouches down and walks forward at the same time to avoid projectiles.
Energy Beams: Link can fire magic blasts of fire or energy, given that he has the Fire Sword or the Power Sword respectively.
Other
Standard Tactics: As shown with each boss fight, Link will use the item that's necessary for the situation, if there's none directly necessary he will normally default to his strongest weapons.
Weaknesses: Somewhat naive.
Battle Records
None.
None.
None.
References
↑"A third upgrade of the Lantern also appears in both games, which does not use any Lantern Oil and makes invisible enemies visible in the games' final stages. In The Faces of Evil, the third Lantern is the Lantern of Vision, and is received from Gwonam after finding his house in the Hermit Flat. In The Wand of Gamelon, it is the Fairy Lantern, and is received from Myra in Nokani Forest. The Fairy Lantern also has the ability to "penetrate the dark around Ganon," which allows Zelda to get close to him with its light."
