The Legend of Zelda (universe)/Elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series

The following content are media from The Legend of Zelda universe that appeared throughout the Super Smash Bros. franchise. The latest game represented in this universe is Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, released on November 20, 2020.

Games with elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series

The Legend of Zelda

• Playable Characters:
  • Link, the hero of the game and the entire series, is a playable character in all Super Smash Bros. titles.
  • Princess Zelda and Ganondorf (known as Ganon), who first appeared in this game, became playable characters in Melee, Brawl, Smash 4, and Ultimate.
  • The Boomerang, the Hero's Bow and the Bombs originated in this game. They are all used by Link, Young Link and Toon Link.
  • Ganondorf's Final Smash, Beast Ganon, is Ganondorf's original form, under the name Ganon, which first appeared in this game.
  • Ganondorf's blue alternate costume in Smash 4 is based on his original form in this game, where he was known as Ganon.
  • Toon Link's brown costume is based on Link's original appearance in this game.
  • Zelda's green costume is reminiscent of her outfit in this game when it is completed without obtaining the Red and Blue Rings.
  • Also in Brawl, Link's lavender costume is based on the Blue Ring outfit.
  • Link's hat and a Zelda wig appear as headgear for Mii Fighers in Smash 4 and Ultimate.
  • Link's outfit is the basis of a costume for Mii Swordfighters in Smash 4 and Ultimate.
  • Zelda's new Final Smash, Triforce of Wisdom, first appeared in this game.
• Stage Elements:
  • The tornado summoned as a result of playing the Whistle in the overworld appears as a stage hazard in Hyrule Castle.
• Items:
  • The Heart Container, which originated in this game, appears as an item in all the Super Smash Bros. games.
• Enemies:
  • Like Likes appear as enemies in Adventure Mode in Melee.
  • Octoroks appear as enemies in Adventure Mode and Smash Run.
  • Peahats, Stalfos, Bubbles, and Darknuts appear as enemies in Smash Run.
• Stickers:
  • Link appears as a sticker in Brawl, depicting his artwork for this game.
  • The Boomerang, a Darknut, a Bow, Gleeok, a Green Rupee, and an Octorok all appear as stickers in Brawl.
• Spirits:
  • An Octorok, Moblin, Tektite, Darknut, Ganon, Impa, and a Like Like, the Great Fairy appear as spirits.
  • Link's appearance from this game appears as a spirit.
• Music:
  • "Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda (64)": A remix of the overworld theme from this game.
  • "Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda (Melee)": An arrangement of the overworld theme from this game.
  • "Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda (Brawl): Another arrangement of the overworld theme from this game.
  • "Title Theme - The Legend of Zelda": An arrangement of the title theme and underworld theme from this game.
  • "The Legend of Zelda Medley": A medley featuring the overworld theme and underworld theme.
  • "Overworld & Underworld - The Legend of Zelda (for 3DS / Wii U)": An arrangement of the overworld theme and underworld theme from this game.
  • "Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda": The overworld theme, sourced from this game.
  • "Zelda Team Victory": The victory fanfare for all Zelda characters in Super Smash Bros. and Melee, it is an arrangement of the first few notes from the overworld theme from this game.
  • "Victory! Zelda Series": The victory fanfare for all Zelda characters in Brawl and Smash 4, it is an arrangement of the music heard when Link obtains a "Triforce Piece" from this game. In Ultimate the victory theme is a shorter remix of the same theme.
• Misc:
  • The game is available as a playable masterpiece in Brawl and Smash for Wii U.

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

• Playable Characters:
  • Some of Link's moves in the Super Smash Bros. series originated in this game, such as his down aerial and up aerial.
  • In Brawl, Link's and Toon Link's black costume is Dark Link, who debuted in this game, although he appears as he did in a cutscene from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, as opposed to his completely black form.
• Stages:
  • The Temple stage, which appears in Melee, Brawl, Smash for Wii U and Ultimate, is derived from the palaces in this game, although no location in Hyrule is truly similar to the Temple stage.
  • The Underground Maze level in Melee's Adventure Mode is similar to the palaces in Zelda II and plays the primary theme from the Temple stage.
• Music:
  • "Temple Theme": A remix of the music heard in the Palaces from this game.
  • "Great Temple / Temple": An arrangement of the music heard in the Great Palaces from this game.
• Misc:
  • Event 18: Link's Adventure is based on this game, as Link is forced to fight Dark Link on the Temple stage. This is very reminiscent of Zelda II's final boss battle against Shadow Link. The name of the Event match also references the game.
  • Dark Link Duel is very similar to the aforementioned Event match in Melee, although Dark Link is fought on the Bridge of Eldin stage as opposed to the Temple stage, despite the fact that Temple returns as a Melee Stage.
  • This game is available as a masterpiece in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

• Playable Characters:
  • The Spin Attack, useable by Link, Young Link and Toon Link, originated in this game.
  • Zelda's redesign in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is based on her appearance in this game. Additionally, her Twilight Princess-inspired costume resembles her in-game sprites used for this game's ending cutscene.
  • Link (in Super Smash Bros. and Melee only), Toon Link, and Young Link use the Hookshot to grab opponents, an item that debuted in this game.
  • Toon Link's teal costume is based on Link's appearance in this game.
• Items:
  • The Fairy Bottle appears as an item in Smash 4.
  • Cuccos, which debuted in this game, appear as an item in Smash 4.
• Enemies:
  • Cuccos appear as enemies in Smash Run.
• Stickers:
  • A Piece of Heart, a Fairy Bottle, the Hookshot, and a Lantern are available as stickers in Brawl.
  • Link and Zelda appear as stickers in Brawl, depicting their artwork for this game.
• Spirits:
  • Agahnim, a Fairy Bottle, and Cucco appear as spirits.
• Music:
  • "The Dark World (Brawl)": An arrangement of the Dark World music from this game.
  • "Dark World (for 3DS / Wii U)": An arrangement of the Dark World and Dark World Dungeon themes from this game.
  • "The Legend of Zelda Medley": A medley that contains Zelda's theme from this game.
  • "Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past": The overworld/Light World theme sourced from this game.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

• Trophies:
  • Marin, a character from this game, appears as a trophy in Melee. Uniquely, this is the only Zelda series trophy from Melee or Brawl that does not depict a character from the games from which the fighters come from (namely, Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask in Melee, and The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess in Brawl).
• Spirits:
  • Marin and the Wind Fish appear as spirits.
• Music:
  • "Tal Tal Heights": A techno medley consisting of the music tracks heard in Koholint Island and Tal Tal Mountain Range.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

• Playable Characters:
  • Link is based on his Ocarina of Time look in both Smash 64 and Melee.
  • Link's various costumes are based on the Goron, Zora and Kokiri tunics.
  • Navi appears as part of Link's side taunt.
  • Ganondorf, Ganon's Gerudo form, that made its first appearance in Ocarina of Time, is featured in this game and appears as an unlockable character in Melee.
  • In Brawl and Smash 4, this version of Ganondorf appears as an alternate coloring scheme for Ganondorf, who otherwise appears as he does in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
  • Ganondorf makes a comeback in Ultimate with his design from Ocarina of Time. His Final Smash, which is renamed Ganon, The Demon King, is based on his design from Ocarina of Time as well.
  • Sheik, Zelda's alter-ego in Ocarina of Time, is also a playable character in Melee. They are the first inter-changeable characters within the Smash Bros. series.
  • Zelda's design in Melee was taken from this game.
  • Zelda's special moves Nayru's Love, Din's Fire and Farore's Wind are based on those corresponding spells of the same name that Link can use in this game.
  • Sheik's up special move, Vanish, originated in this game.
  • Zelda and Sheik's Final Smash in Brawl and Smash 4, Light Arrow, originated from this game.
  • Young Link, one of the characters who appear in Melee and Ultimate, is also modeled on his appearance in Ocarina of Time and has costumes and attacks similar to Link's, but wields a Kokiri Sword and Deku Shield.
  • Young Link's neutral special move, Fire Bow, is one of Link's weapons that first appeared in this game. In Super Smash Bros. 4, one of Toon Link's custom moves is also the Fire Arrow.
  • One of Young Link's victory poses is a reference to his idle animation in this game.
  • Young Link's taunt has him drinking Lon Lon Milk.
  • Link's neutral attack is loosely based on the final blow that Link dealt to Ganon in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
  • Link's dash attack in Super Smash Bros. 4 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the Jump Attack, a move Link first used in this game and many games after.
  • In Super Smash Bros. 4, Link has a new back roll animation, which is now based on the back flip technique he uses when Z-targeting, an action he first used in this game.
  • Link's edge attack in Super Smash Bros. 4 is the Crouch Stab from this game.
  • In Melee, most of Ganondorf's voice clips were imported from this game.
  • Ganondorf's yellow costume in Smash 4 is based on his appearance in this game.
  • Zelda's purple costume in Brawl and Smash 4 is based on her adult appearance in this game.
  • Sheik's blue costume in Brawl and Smash 4 is based on her appearance in this game.
  • Sheik's mask appears as headgear for Mii Fighters in Smash 4 and Ultimate.
  • The magic Zelda uses to hold Ganon so Link can deal the finishing blow to him partially inspired her new Final Smash, Triforce of Wisdom.
  • Skull Kid's outfit appears as an outfit for Mii Brawlers in Ultimate.
• Assist Trophies:
  • Skull Kid appears as an Assist Trophy in Smash 4.
• Stages:
  • Hyrule Castle in Super Smash Bros. and Smash 4 is based on the Ocarina of Time design, although it does incorporate elements from earlier games.
  • Gerudo Valley is a stage in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, using its design from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D.
• Enemies:
  • ReDeads appear as enemies in Adventure Mode and Smash Run.
• Items:
  • The Bunny Hood appears as an item in Melee, Brawl and Smash 4.
  • Deku Nuts appear as items in Brawl and Smash 4.
  • Bombchus appear as items in Smash 4.
• Trophies:
  • Lon Lon Milk and the Ocarina of Time appear as trophies in Melee.
  • A Goron appears as a trophy in Melee, Brawl, and Smash for 3DS.
  • Link, Zelda and her younger self, Ganondorf, and Impa appear as trophies in Smash for 3DS depicting their appearance in this game.
  • Malon, Epona, Saria, a Zora, a Skulltula, and Twinrova appear as trophies in Smash for 3DS.
• Stickers:
  • A Goron, a Deku Baba, a Deku Nut, King Zora, Phantom Ganon, Skull Kid, a Zora, Young Zelda, a Skulltula, the Ocarina of Time, a ReDead, King Dodongo, the Hylian Shield, and Link riding Epona appear as stickers in Brawl.
  • Ganondorf, the Hookshot, an Octorok, Sheik, and Zelda appear as stickers in Brawl, depicting their artwork for this game.
• Spirits:
  • Young Zelda, Ruto, Koume & Kotake, Twinrova, a ReDead, Skull Kid, Saria, Kaepora Gaebora, Malon, Epona, a Goron, a Zora, the Happy Mask Salesman, and Darunia appear as spirits.
  • A Moblin, Ganon, Impa, Sheik, and Young Link appear as spirits using their artwork for this game.
  • Zelda'a appearance from this game appears as a spirit.
• Music:
  • "Saria's Theme": A flute-based remix of "Saria's Song" from this game.
  • "Ocarina of Time Medley": A medley of tracks from this game, consisting of "Zelda's Lullaby", "Sun's Song", "Minuet of Forest", "Bolero of Fire", "Song of Storms", "Epona's Song", the "Song of Time", and "Saria's Song".
  • "Hyrule Field Theme" (Remix): An arrangement of the music that plays in Hyrule Field from this game.
  • "Gerudo Valley" (Original): The Gerudo Valley theme, sourced from this game.
  • Song of Storm: A medley consisting of "Windmill Hut", Ganondorf's theme, and "Serenade of Water" from this game.
  • "Gerudo Valley" (Remix): A remix of "Gerudo Valley" from this game.
  • "Saria's Song / Middle Boss Battle": An arrangement of the music that plays in Lost Woods (or "Saria's Song") and "Middle Boss Battle" from this game.
  • "Hyrule Field Theme" (Original): The music for Hyrule Field, sourced from this game.
• Misc:
  • This game is available as a masterpiece in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
  • Navi appears in the Subspace Emissary.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX

• Spirits:
  • Marin appears as a spirit using her artwork for this game.
  • The Wind Fish appears as a spirit using his sprite from this game.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

• Playable Characters:
  • Young Link’s ability to use a bow and the Hookshot is taken from this game.
  • Fierce Deity Link appears as one of Link's palette swaps in Super Smash Bros. 4 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
  • Majora's Mask appears as headgear for Mii Fighters in Smash 4 and Ultimate.
  • Skull Kid's hat appears as headgear for Mii Fighters in Ultimate.
• Stages:
  • Great Bay appears as a stage in Melee and Ultimate.
• Stage Elements:
  • Tingle, first who appeared in this game, appears in Melee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the stage Great Bay.
  • Great Bay's background makes a reference to the game's ending, featuring four giants rescuing the town from an apocalypse caused by the moon crashing into the Earth.
  • The Moon makes an appearance as a background character in the Great Bay in both Melee and Ultimate.
• Items:
  • Even though the Bunny Hood had originated in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, it was in this game where its speed-up functionality was defined; therefore, the item itself is derived from this game.
• Assist Trophies:
  • Tingle also appears in Brawl and Smash 4 as an Assist Trophy, albeit in his The Wind Waker redesign.
  • The Skull Kid appears as an Assist Trophy in Smash 4 wearing Majora's Mask as he did in this game.
  • The Moon makes an appearance as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
• Trophies:
  • The game's main antagonist and namesake, Majora's Mask, appears as a trophy and a stage for Trophy Tussle 3.
• Sticker:
  • Skull Kid appears as a sticker in Brawl depicting his artwork for this game.
• Spirits:
  • Majora's Mask and Skull Kid, Deku Link, Fierce Deity Link, Majora's Mask, the Moon, Tingle, Kafei, the Postman appear as spirits.
  • The Happy Mask Salesman appears as a spirit using his artwork for this game.
• Music:
  • "Termina Field" (Original): The music from Termina Field, sourced from this game.
  • "Termina Field" (Remix): An arrangement of the music from Termina Field from this game.
• Deku Link, Feirce Deity Link, the Happy Mask Salesman, Kafei wearing the Keaton Mask, Young Link with the Goron Mask, and Tingle all appear as stickers in Brawl.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Oracle of Ages

• Playable Characters:
  • Zelda's Ocarina of Time-based alternate costume in Ultimate resembles her design in these games.
• Spirits:
  • Din, Nayru, Ricky, Dimitri, and Moosh appear as spirits.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords

• Playable Characters:
  • Toon Link's red, blue and purple costumes are based on those respective Links in this game. Additionally, the cartoonish design first appeared in this game, just before Wind Waker was released.
• Spirits:
  • Vaati appears as a spirit.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

• Playable Characters:
  • Toon Link's look, basic attacks and voice clips are derived from this game.
  • One of Toon Link's custom moves, Sliding Spin Attack, is inspired by the Hurricane Spin from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
  • The Wind Waker appears in one of Toon Link's taunts.
  • One of Toon Link's taunts is him looking around, similar to what happens if he stands still in The Wind Waker. In Brawl, he looks at nothing, but in Smash 4, a Fairy is seen.
  • One of Ganondorf's costumes in Ultimate is based on his appearance in this game.
• Stages:
  • The Pirate Ship stage, which appears as Toon Link's home stage, first appeared in this game; it is based on Tetra's pirate ship from the game (although shrunk a fair bit) and contains a similar graphic style and elements from the game, such as a Tornado, the cannon and a Sea platform that fires bombs at a player.
• Assist Trophies:
  • Tingle appears as an Assist Trophy, where he does his signature dance and random items appear. Tingle's look, voice, and actions are based on his appearance in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
• Items:
  • Tetra appears as a blue item in Smash Tour that sets a trap that can steal fighters.
• Trophies:
  • Aryll, Tetra, Medli, The King of Red Lions, as well as Zelda and Ganondorf from this game, all appear as trophies in Brawl and Smash for Wii U.
  • Toon Link in his Outset Island clothes, the Helmaroc King, Salvatore, Link's Grandma, Valoo, Pigs, Pirate Ship, and the Great Fairy as it appears in this game are all trophies in Brawl.
• Stickers:
  • Aryll, the Legend of Outset, Link in The King of Red Lions, Link's Grandma, Makar, Salvatore, Tetra, Link with Pigs, and Valoo appear as stickers in Brawl.
  • The Boomorang, a Darknut, Ganondorf, Link, a Moblin, and Tingle appear as stickers in Brawl depicting their artwork for this game.
• Spirits:
  • A Bokoblin, Tetra, the King of Red Lions, the King of Hyrule, Aryll, Medli, Valoo, the Fishman, and Beedle appear as spirits.
  • Zelda's appearance from this game appears as a spirit.
  • Toon Link's fighter spirit uses his artwork for this game.
• Music:
  • "Dragon Roost Island": The song that plays in Dragon Roost Island, sourced from this game.
  • "The Great Sea": The Great Sea theme, sourced from this game.
  • "Molgera Battle": The song that plays during the battle with Molgera, sourced from this game.
  • "The Great Sea / Menu Select": A medley containing the music heard on The Great Sea from this game and music heard on the menu selection screen.
  • "Molgera": A remix of the theme of the battle against Molgera from this game.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures

• Music:
  • "Village of the Blue Maiden": The song that plays in the Village of the Blue Maiden, sourced from this game.

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

• Playable Characters:
  • Zelda's "dark" costume bears an uncanny resemblance to Vaati's design in this game.
• Sticker:
  • Ezlo appears as a sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
• Spirits:
  • Ezlo appears as a spirit.

Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland

• Stickers:
  • Barkle and Pinkle appear as stickers in Brawl.
  • Tingle appears as a sticker in Brawl, depicting his artwork for this game.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

• Playable Characters:
  • Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf's Brawl and Super Smash Bros. 4 designs are based on their Twilight Princess appearance.
  • Link's weapons have been updated to their Twilight Princess incarnations, such as his Gale Boomerang and his Clawshot. His old Bow has been replaced by the Hero's Bow, and the speed and range of its arrows has been noticeably increased.
  • One of Link's taunts and victory poses are a reference to an animation he performs after learning a Hidden Skill or defeating a boss.
  • Ganondorf's new side special move, Flame Choke, which originates from this game. The fact that Ganondorf's moveset remains generally the same greatly contradicts his appearance in this game, as he fought almost exclusively with a sword in that game, with only the occasional elbow jab or swift kick (said kick is in fact Ganondorf's new side tilt in Brawl). Masahiro Sakurai made mention of the criticism that Ganondorf receives from fans over the disuse of the blade on the Smash Bros. DOJO!!.
  • Ganondorf takes out his sword from this game in his down taunt.
  • He eventually uses his blade as a customizable move for Warlock Punch.
  • In SSBB and Smash 4, Link's and Ganondorf's voice clips also are recycled from this game.
  • Despite Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf's designs in Brawl and Smash 4 being retired in favor of more unique designs coming from a different game each, in Ultimate, they still have at least one costume based on their Twilight Princess designs (specifically, their 6th, 7th, and 8th costumes, respectively).
• Assist Trophies:
  • In Super Smash Bros. 4, Midna appears as an Assist Trophy.
• Stages:
  • The Bridge of Eldin stage is from this game and is the first stage in the Super Smash Bros. series to be pulled directly from a game. King Bulblin appears after some time, sometimes followed by a Bulblin, and he can destroy the middle section of the bridge. The warp portal that brings the bridge piece back is also derived from this game
• Items:
  • In Brawl, the Heart Container item has been updated to match their appearance in Twilight Princess.
• Trophies:
  • Wolf Link, Midna, Zant, and Hooded Zelda appear as trophies in Brawl and Smash for Wii U.
  • Ilia, Malo, Agitha, King Bublin, a Bublin, Ooccoo and her son, a Shadow Beast, Yeta, Ashei, Darbus, Ralis, and the Sages all appear as trophies in Brawl.
• Stickers:
  • The Horse Call, King Bulblin and Lord Bulbo, Malo, Midna (both alone and on Wolf Link), Ooccoo, Rusl, a Shadow Beast, the Spinner, and Zant all appear as stickers in Brawl.
  • The Boomerang, a Fairy Bottle, the Hero's Bow, a Green Rupee, the Hylian Shield, the Lantern, a Piece of Heart, and the Postman all appear as stickers in Brawl, depicting their artwork for this game.
• Spirits:
  • Beast Ganon, Midna, Wolf Link, Zant, King Bulblin & Lord Bulbo, and Agitha appear as spirits.
  • A Tektite and Darknut appear as spirits using their artwork from this game.
  • Ganondorf's appearance from this game appears as a spirit.
• Music:
  • "Main Theme - Twilight Princess": A medley of tracks, sourced from this game. Includes the sound when Link enters Hyrule Field not during the day, before transitioning into the daytime horseback theme. Parts of the 'on-foot' theme of the Hyrule Field theme are mixed in as well.
  • "The Hidden Village": The Hidden Village theme, sourced from this game.
  • "Midna's Lament" (Original): The song that plays when Wolf Link carries a dying Midna to Princess Zelda, sourced from this game.
  • "Midna's Lament" (Remix): A remix of Midna's Lament from this game.

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

• Playable Characters:
  • The Phantom, who debuted in this game, serves as Zelda's down special move in Super Smash Bros. 4 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, known as Phantom Slash.
• Trophies:
  • The Phantom, Ciela, and Linebeck appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
• Spirits:
  • The Phantom and Linebeck appear as spirits.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

• Playable Characters:
  • Zelda using Phantoms is a reference to how she was able to possess them in the game, and her down special move in Super Smash Bros. 4 takes the Phantom design from this game.
• Stages:
  • The Spirit Train stage in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS originates from The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks.
• Trophies:
  • Engineer Link, the Spirit Train, a Dark Train, an Armored Train, Alfonzo, Byrne, Anjean, Stagnox, the Demon Train, and Demon King Malladus appear as trophies in Smash for 3DS.
• Spirits:
  • Byrne and Alfonzo & Engineer Link appear as spirits
  • Zelda's appearance from this game appears as a spirit.
• Music:
  • "Full Steam Ahead": An arrangement of "Train Over World Part 2" from this game.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

• Stages:
  • Gerudo Valley takes its design from this game.
• Spirits:
  • Ganondorf's fighter spirit uses his artwork for this game.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

• Playable Characters:
  • One of Link's alternate costumes in Super Smash Bros. 4 is based on his ordinary outfit in this game.
• Assist Trophies:
  • Ghirahim appears as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. 4 and Ultimate.
• Stages:
  • Skyloft, a stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, originates from this game.
• Items:
  • The Beetle originates in this game, as well as the Gust Bellows.
  • In Super Smash Bros. 4, the Heart Container item has been updated to match their appearance in Skyward Sword.
• Trophies:
  • Gaepora, Owlan, Groose, the Crimson Loftwing, Levias, The Imprisoned, Demise, and Impa as she appeared both young and old, in this game; all appear as trophies in Smash for Wii U.
• Spirits:
  • Ghirahim, The Imprisoned, Demise, Groose, Fi, and a Loftwing appear as spirits.
  • An Octorok appears as a spirit using its artwork for this game.
  • The Master Cycle spirit depicts Link's design as being based on this game.
• Music:
  • "Ballad of the Goddess" (Remix): An arrangement of "Ballad of the Goddess" and Ghirahim's theme from this game.
  • "Ballad of the Goddess" (Original): "Ballad of the Goddess", the main theme, sourced from this game.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD

• Stages:
  • Pirate Ship has been updated to resemble its appearance in this game.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

• Playable Characters:
  • Toon Link's teal costume is based on Link's appearance in this game.
  • Zelda’s design in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is based on her appearance from this title. Interestingly enough, despite the previous game using her Twilight Princess design, one of her alternate costumes in Smash 4 is based on her appearance in this game, making her the only playable character with an alternate costume that would inspire her design in a subsequent game.
• Spirits:
  • Wall-Merged Link, Hilda, Yuga, and Ravio appear as spirits.
  • Link's appearance from this game appears as a spirits.
  • Zelda's Fighter spirit uses her artwork for this game.
• Music:
  • "Lorule Main Theme": The overworld theme in Lorule, sourced from this game.
  • "Yuga Battle (Hyrule Castle)": The theme that plays during the second battle with Yuga in Hyrule Castle, sourced from this game.
  • "Hyrule Main Theme": The overworld theme in Hyrule, sourced from this game.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D

• Stages:
  • Great Bay has been updated to more closely match its appearance here.
• Spirits:
  • The Great Fairy and Majora's Mask appear as spirits using their artwork for this game.
  • A Fairy Bottle appears as a spirit using its in-game render from this game.

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes

• Playable Characters:
  • As a subtle reference to how the Link in this game, despite using his "Toon" design here, is in fact the same Link from A Link Between Worlds, Toon Link's teal costume, based on the latter game, essentially combines their designs.
• Spirits:
  • Totem Link and Madame Couture appear as spirits.
• Music:
  • "Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes": A remix of this game's main theme.
  • Woodlands (The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes): The theme played in the Woodlands area, sourced from this game.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

• Stage Elements:
  • Certain parts of Bridge of Eldin such as the warp portal have been updated to match their appearance in this game.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

• Playable Characters:
  • Link's redesign in Ultimate is based on his appearance in this game. To match this, Link's bombs are changed to Remote Bombs; his Boomerang is the same one from this game; and he can now fire two arrows at once, like in Breath of the Wild. Additionally, Link now uses the Traveler's Bow for his neutral special move, Bow and Arrows. Also, Link has an alternate costume based on the set pieces Cap of the Wild and Tunic of the Wild.
  • Link has a new Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which involves him pulling out an Ancient Bow and firing an Ancient Arrow.
  • Link glides with a Paraglider when he makes his way onto a stage.
  • Sheik's design in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is based on the Stealth Set from this game.
  • One of Kirby's Stone transformations in the game has him transform into an ancient Treasure Chest, which is taken from one of its designs in Breath of the Wild.
• Stages:
  • Great Plateau Tower, a stage based on this entry’s “Great Plateau Tower” was added in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The Old Man can be seen ocassionally paragliding onto the stage, or paragliding in the background.
• Spirits:
  • Daruk, Urbosa, Calamity Ganon, Mipha, Revali, Guardian, and Master Kohga appear as spirits.
  • A Bokoblin appears as a spirit using its artwork from this game.
  • Zelda's appearance from this game appears as a spirit.
  • Link's fighter spirit uses his artwork for this game.
• Music:
  • "Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild": An arrangement of the main theme of this game.
  • "Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer BGM": A remix of the theme that plays during the trailer for this game played during the Nintendo Switch Presentation in January of 2017.
  • "Kass's Theme": A rearrangement of the music the character Kass plays on his accordian during the game.
  • "Hyrule Castle (Outside)": The theme that plays on the outside of Hyrule Castle, sourced from this game.
  • "Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form": The theme of the second phase of the Calamity Ganon battle, sourced from this game.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)

• Spirits:
  • Link's toy-like design from this game, as well as the Owl, appear as spirits via a post-launch update.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

• Spirits:
  • Impa and the Diminutive Guardian from this game appear as spirits via a post-launch update.
  • Master Kohga's spirit uses artwork from this game.