Ocarina of Time Characters

Link

A Kokiri boy without a fairy, until Navi arrives. He grows up to become the Hero of Time.

For Link: The player character: gathers the Spiritual Stones as a child, then wakes the six Sages as an adult.

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Navi

The fairy the Great Deku Tree sends to be Link’s partner.

For Link: Gives hints, flies to targets for Z-targeting and changes colour near enemies and people.

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Princess Zelda

Hyrule’s princess, who dreams of Ganondorf’s plot before anyone believes her.

For Link: Sends Link for the Spiritual Stones, gives him the Ocarina of Time and the Light Arrows, and seals Ganon away.

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Sheik

A mysterious Sheikah who appears to adult Link at every temple.

For Link: Teaches the six warp songs; the true identity is revealed late in the game.

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Ganondorf

The King of the Gerudo, who swears loyalty to Hyrule’s king while plotting to steal the Triforce.

For Link: The final enemy: takes the Triforce of Power and rules Hyrule for seven years.

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Twinrova

Koume and Kotake, the witch sisters who raised Ganondorf.

For Link: Brainwash Nabooru and fight Link as the Spirit Temple boss.

Rauru

The ancient Sage of Light, who built the Temple of Time.

For Link: Explains Link’s mission in the Chamber of Sages and gives him the Light Medallion.

Saria

Link’s best friend in Kokiri Forest, always playing her ocarina in the Sacred Forest Meadow.

For Link: Teaches Saria’s Song and gives him the Fairy Ocarina; awakens as the Sage of Forest.

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Darunia

The big brother of the Gorons, who loves a good song.

For Link: Gives the Goron’s Bracelet and the Goron’s Ruby; awakens as the Sage of Fire.

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Princess Ruto

The headstrong Zora princess, who decides Link is her fiancé.

For Link: Holds the Zora’s Sapphire; awakens as the Sage of Water.

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Impa

Zelda’s Sheikah guardian and the founder of Kakariko Village.

For Link: Teaches Zelda’s Lullaby; awakens as the Sage of Shadow.

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Nabooru

The Gerudo thief who despises Ganondorf’s cruelty.

For Link: Asks child Link for the Silver Gauntlets; awakens as the Sage of Spirit.

Great Deku Tree

The guardian spirit of the forest, cursed by Ganondorf.

For Link: Sends Link on his quest and gives him the Kokiri’s Emerald.

Kaepora Gaebora

A wise old owl who keeps turning up with advice.

For Link: Points the way at key moments and carries Link down from Death Mountain and Lake Hylia.

Malon

Talon’s cheerful daughter at Lon Lon Ranch.

For Link: Gives the Weird Egg and teaches Epona’s Song.

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Talon

The sleepy owner of Lon Lon Ranch.

For Link: Runs the Cucco-finding game that wins a Bottle of Lon Lon Milk.

Ingo

The ranch hand who takes over Lon Lon Ranch under Ganondorf.

For Link: Races adult Link for Epona.

Epona

Malon’s foal, who grows into Link’s horse.

For Link: Carries Link across Hyrule Field, over fences and into Horseback Archery.

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Skull Kid

A lonely imp who sits on a stump in the Lost Woods.

For Link: Gives a Piece of Heart for Saria’s Song and buys the Skull Mask; attacks Link as an adult.

Know-It-All Brothers

Kokiri brothers who share their house and all their tips.

For Link: Explain the basics to new players in Kokiri Forest.

King Zora

The slow-moving ruler of the Zoras and Ruto’s father.

For Link: Opens the way to Zora’s Fountain; gives the Zora Tunic when thawed.

Mido

The self-appointed boss of the Kokiri.

For Link: Won’t let Link see the Great Deku Tree until he has a sword and shield.

Biggoron

An enormous Goron blacksmith at the Death Mountain summit.

For Link: Forges Biggoron’s Sword at the end of the trading sequence.

Dampé

Kakariko’s grumpy gravekeeper.

For Link: Runs the grave-digging tour; his ghost races adult Link for the Hookshot.

Happy Mask Salesman

The smiling owner of the Happy Mask Shop in Castle Town.

For Link: Lends masks for Link to sell and rewards him with the Mask of Truth.

Cucco Lady

A Kakariko woman who is allergic to her own Cuccos.

For Link: Gives a Bottle for rounding up her Cuccos, and starts the adult trading sequence.