Records of light & shadowThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessGUIDES
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS / CHARACTERS

Characters and quest contacts

A directory of companions, allies and the people behind major side quests.

Story and late-game spoilers.

Edition covered

Original GameCube and Wii releases; the Wii world is mirrored. HD differences are not covered.

7 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.

Character directory

Midna
Companion and wolf-form partner

Midna

Her prompts support wolf traversal and story progression. If a gap looks designed for a special jump, check for her contextual assistance.

Princess Zelda concept art from Twilight Princess
Hyrule’s princess

Zelda

A central figure in the conflict between Hyrule and twilight. Her story role is distinct from the recurring navigation assistance Midna provides.

Ilia
Ordon connections

Ilia and Colin

These characters anchor Link’s home village and rescue objectives. Follow the current investigation rather than treating every return to Ordon as a new dungeon gate.

Renado
Kakariko caretaker

Renado

His sanctuary becomes important during the village’s story events. Kakariko also serves as a useful return point for supplies and side activities.

Telma
Castle Town contact

Telma

Her bar connects Link with allies and information about later destinations. Check it when the main route shifts into investigation.

Hero’s Shade
Hidden Skill instructor

Hero’s Shade

His training teaches advanced sword techniques through linked encounters. Practise the prerequisite move before expecting the next lesson to proceed smoothly.

Agitha
Collection reward contacts

Agitha and Jovani

Agitha collects golden bugs; Jovani is connected to Poe Souls. Keep their collection goals separate because the discovery methods and rewards differ.

Quick notes

  • Recipients explain the collection purpose. Agitha receives golden bugs, while Jovani’s situation gives Poe Souls a different reason to be collected.
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