Summary
While Link may be a silent protagonist, there are still plenty of characters inThe Legend of Zeldaseries who are much more emotive and interactive than everyone’s lovable hero, and a lot of the time, these side characters have endless amounts of charisma that makes them incredibly memorable to fans.
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This doesn’t just apply to Link’s allies though. There areeven a few villainswho are incredibly charismatic and captivating to watch, even though underneath it all, they could be incredibly evil and ill-hearted individuals. These are theLegend of Zeldacharacters who really stood out from the rest for their infectious charismatic personalities, which allowed them to steal every scene they were in.
8Midna
Many people would use the word “mischievous” to describe thePrincess of Shadow Midna, but throughoutTwilight Princess, she actually becomes far more layered as a character, while also revealing a much different side to her personality which is a lot more upbeat and jovial than we’re used to seeing from Link’s companions in the other games.
From the moment she appears in front of Link in the Hyrule Castle Prison, it was clear that Midna knew a lot more than she was letting on, but another reason she becomes so captivating was because of how boisterous and fun her dialogue was as she would constantly switch between mocking and praising Link, especially in his wolf form. Thetragic eventsthat take place throughout the plot ofTwilight Princessdo mean that she can’t be this whacky and weird throughout the entire game, but there’s no doubt that in those early scenes, she steals the show every time she speaks.
7Malon
First encountered when stepping into the Lon Lon Ranch inOcarina of Time, Malon is a fun and bubbly young girl who runs the ranch due to herfather’s laziness. Malon calls Link “fairy boy” each time she sees him, a comment that very much leans into her silly and quirky personality, and considering she is the one to teach Epona’s Song to Link, she also plays a fairly big role in the overall plot.
WhileOcarina of Timemay be considered one of the darker and more serious entries in the series, characters like Malon help to balance out the tone and atmosphere with her hilarious quips and small one-liners, making for one of the cheeriest characters despite the events going on around her.
6Happy Mask Salesman
TheHappy Mask Salesmandoesn’t seem like the friendliest individual at first glance, especially because of that menacing smirk that is permanently stuck to his face, but when Link speaks to him, he comes to find that this man is quite a funny and charismatic character who is a real joy to talk to.
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If the player visits his shop inOcarina of Timeand decides to bargain a few masks with him, the Happy Mask Salesman will speak to Link in a positive tone, encouraging him to hand over any masks he currently owns. However, it’s inMajora’s Maskwhere his personality shines through, especially near the end when he comments on how many people Link has made happy thanks to his actions, showing that the unnerving salesman is a compassionate individual with an incredibly infectious upbeat aura about him.
5Kaepora Gaebora
SinceKaepora Gaeborais rumored in the game to be the reincarnation of an ancient sage, it’s quite surprising that rather than having the attitude of an old man, he is fairly cheerful and humorous, and the fact that he remains in an owl form for all the games he is featured in only helps to make him even more memorable and unique.
During the stories ofOcarina of TimeandMajora’s Mask, Kaepora will seemingly approach Link at the most random moments, towering over him with his large stature and pointing him in the right direction to progress the story, but it’s extremely difficult to predict how he’s going to phrase his sentences since he almost always drops a few weird and whacky lines every time he speaks, such as the now well-known “Hoot hoot hoot ho” line. He’s asmysterious as he is charismatic, and truly a character longtime fans won’t ever forget.
4Purah
Purah is one of the mostpopular newcomersintroduced inBreath of the Wild, and despite being roughly 124 years old, she has a fairly child-like personality that helps to break up the seriousness of the story not only in that game but inTears of the Kingdomtoo, where she is a little bit older.
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Underneath the fairly stoic and serious exterior, Purah is a very quirky, weird, and downright lovable character who is always having fun with “Linky” whenever she speaks to him. Not only does she have her hilarious gimmick of pulling out a notebook to log everything Link says to her, but her “check it” catchphrase and mad-scientist clothing makes her undoubtedly one of the most fun and charismatic allies introduced to theZeldauniverse over the last few years.
3Groose
Fans didn’t exactly love Groose from the get-go upon the release ofSkyward Sword, but as time has gone on, many have come to appreciate just how layered this character is, and how much charm he brings to the story. Groose is a troublemaker through and through, always trying to tease Link due to his jealousy of his relationship with Zelda, but there’s no denying that he has a very distinct personality that makes him a real joy to watch on screen.
The way Groose flip-flops between arrogant leader to timid gentleman whenever Zelda appears demonstrates just how much character and personality this guy has, and who could forget his iconic appearance with large googly eyes and an upward-facing red streak of hair? Groose really is a giant bundle of joy that bounces off the seriousness of Link and Zelda incredibly well.
2Tingle
Love him or hate him, no one can argue that series regular Tingle is as charismatic as they come, with the self-proclaimed “reincarnated fairy” appearing in nearly every game in the series and always lighting up every scene he’s featured in due to his extremely flamboyant and vibrant personality. Of course, it’s also hard to ignore his bright green jumpsuit and sharp pointy ears that only add to the little guy’s charm.
He has come a long way from simply being themap merchantinMajora’s Mask, especially by the timeWind Wakerwas released where he played a much more important role in the overall plot, which allowed him to demonstrate his incredibly infectious personality and presence. Tingle became so popular that he even had three of his very own spin-off games, alongside a DSiWare app.
1Ghirahim
The majority ofThe Legend of Zeldagames will have Ganon as their main villain, and while he can take on a different appearance each time, he’s almost always the same in his brooding, maniacal, and monstrous personality, but Ghirahim inSkyward Swordis much different since he takes a much morelighthearted and comical approachto the role of being a villain.
Of course, all of this is hiding his evil intentions, but it’s undeniable that Ghirahim is still incredibly charismatic. Whether he’s creeping out from behind a pillar to taunt Link, waggling his hilariously long tongue at the screen, or simply brushing his fabulous hair out of his face to make yet another grand speech about his villainy, Ghirahim is a character that demands the player’s attention with his haughty attitude, and his boss fights also lean into this, with each of them being extremely creative and unique. Despite only appearing in a single game, the reason so manyZeldafans still cite Ghirahim as their favorite villain is because the character personifies charisma, being one of the main spectacles ofSkyward Sword.
