Why do I like Zelda ? She's a strong and wise mage. She is the heir to the crown of Hyrule and has shown to be more than a damsel in distress. I like the fact that she used her Sheik guise to hide from Ganondorf and also that she has powerful magical powers. I made up a list of her weapons and powers:
Zelda
Hit Points: ***
Strength: **
Speed: **
Magic Power: *****
Weaponry: **
Fighting Skills: ***
Intellect: *****
(as Sheik)
Hit Points: ***
Strength: ***
Speed: *****
Magic Power: **
Weaponry: **
Fighting Skills: ****
Intellect: *****
Zelda's Weapons
Zelda's Sword: In Twilight Princess, Zelda is seen wielding a rapier-like sword. In the comics, Zelda is said to be a great fighter, archer and horseback rider.
Light Arrows: In the same game, Zelda uses the powerful Light Arrows similar to those Link used in Ocarina of Time.
Needles: Zelda used them as Sheik in Super Smash Bros Melee. She could throw one to six needles at the enemy. They were pretty hard to see and they would not only do major damage but also make the foes flinch; preventing them from attacking or jumping back on the ledge.
Chain Whip: The chain whip Sheik brandishes is good for edge guarding and for canceling enemy projectiles.
Deku Nuts: Zelda used Deku Nuts as Sheik in Ocarina of Time to make a diversion and escape mysteriously.
Zelda's Powers
Triforce of Wisdom: Zelda was the chosen one to hold the bottom left part of the Triforce known as the Triforce of Wisdom. It imparts divine wisdom upon it's holder. It grants Zelda mystical abilities including the ability to heal others, manipulate reality, precognition and the ability to communicate telepathically. It leads its holder to make the right decisions, making Zelda wiser than any mortal. In Twilight Princess, when the inhabitants of the kingdom are turned into spirits, the Triforce of Wisdom protects Zelda from the spell. It also allows Zelda to communicate with higher forms, for example, she called the Light Spirits to aid her and they gave her the light arrows as a response.
Nayru's Love: In Super Smash Bros, Zelda uses Nayru's love to reflect projectiles, deal damage to nearby enemies and protect her from harm. According to Ocarina of Time, Nayru's love renders the user totally invulnerable until he runs out of mana.
Din's Fire: It is Zelda's projectile. It is a controllable floating light who burst into flames upon impact. In Ocarina of Time, it surrounds the user with heavy fire. Enough fire to full a room.
Farore's Wind: Farore's wind is a recovery move that travels very far in Super Smash Bros. In Ocarina of Time, it allows the user to teleport back to a previously set location.
Magic Dust: When she fights, Zelda generates magical dust that deal major damage to the enemies. We can see it in Super Smash Bros. She can use this magic to hit with her palms like in her smashes moves but also to grab, shock and throw away as seen in her grab move. She can also create a fire cloud like in her aerial up move. Her most powerful move is the popular lightning kick, where she centers immense magical power in the ball of her foot and sends enemies flying off stage.
Vanish: She uses this magic as Sheik. She disappears in a blast of fire, only to re-appear a little further.
Light Beam: In Ocarina of Time, after Link defeated Ganon, Zelda shoots a huge beam of light from her palms to neutralize the evil warlock.
Barrier Dispel: Zelda, along with the other sages, uses this power to seal Ganondorf in the void. It also allows her to open the doors of the crumbling tower when Link and her are trying to escape.
Flight: In Twilight Princess, Ganondorf uses Zelda against Link. As Ganon's puppet, she is seen flying and she dives at him with her sword extended.
Energy Ball: Possessed Zelda's main attack is a ball of energy. Link must make it rebound on Ganondorf.
Light Triangle: The other attack Possessed Zelda has is a giant triangle of light that appears on the ground. Link must escape the area as it will blast in energy and deal major damage.
Sheikah Form: Zelda uses her magic to turn into a Sheikah. Her irises turn red, her skin gets darker and she is wrapped into a tight Sheikah outift. Apparently, she can shapeshift in an instant. It is of popular belief that Impa is responsible for her training in the Sheikah martial arts.
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