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King of Red Lions

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King of Red Lions
TWWHD Link Sailing.png
ZeldaSymbol.svg
Official artwork of the King of Red Lions from Wind Waker HD.
Universe The Legend of Zelda
Debut The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002)
Smash Bros. appearances Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (2018)
Console/platform of origin Nintendo GameCube
Species Hylian
Gender Male
Place of origin Great Sea
Article on Zelda Wiki King of Red Lions

The King of Red Lions (赤獅子の王, King of Red Lions), and the "King of Hyrule", is Toon Link's partner and ship in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.

Origin[edit]

The King of Red Lions as he appears in Wind Waker.

The King of Red Lions is a talking sailboat that first appeared in The Wind Waker. He is actually the king, Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule, who was reawakened by the Goddesses to help defeat Ganondorf. After meeting Link, King of Red Lions helps him to save Hyrule by traveling the Great Sea.

In Hyrule Warriors Legends, King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule is able to transform into the King of Red Lions as part of his moveset.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Stage element[edit]

The King of Red Lions behind the Pirate Ship.

The King of Red Lions will periodically appear behind the Pirate Ship, acting as a temporary second platform before he sails away. He will disappear once he and the Pirate Ship are taken by the cyclone.

Trophy[edit]

The King of Red Lions also appears as a randomly obtained trophy.

King of Red Lions trophy from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
King of Red Lions's trophy in Brawl
King of Red Lions
NTSC A talking ship that rescues Link when he is drawn out to sea by the Helmaroc King. Rich with knowledge, he is a valuable partner, guiding Link in his adventures. As the ship is without a sail, Link must first acquire one on Windfall Island before venturing out on the Great Sea. It has been revealed that the King of Red Lions is actually the king of Hyrule.
PAL A talking ship that rescues Link when he is drawn out to sea by the Helmaroc King. Rich with knowledge, he is a valuable partner, guiding Link in his adventures. As the ship is without a sail, Link must first acquire one on Windfall Island before venturing out on the Great Sea. It has been revealed that the King of Red Lions is actually the King of Hyrule.
GameCube: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Sticker[edit]

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
King of Red Lions & Link The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker TypeIcon(Explosive).png Attack +20 RandomHeadSSBB.png
Brawl Sticker King of Red Lions & Link (Zelda WW).png
King of Red Lions & Link
(Zelda: WW)

In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

Stage element[edit]

The King of Red Lions behind the Pirate Ship.

The King of Red Lions reappears on the Pirate Ship.

Trophy[edit]

The King of Red Lions also reappears as a trophy in the Wii U version.

King of Red Lions's trophy in
King of Red Lions
NTSC The world may be a big place, but we're pretty sure the King of Red Lions is one of a kind. He is well versed in ancient traditions, seems to know an awful lot about Link's destiny, and was even the one who gave Link the legendary Wind Waker. There's definitely more to this boat than meets the eye.
GameCube: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (03/2003)
PAL The world may be a big place, but you probably won't find any talking boats besides the King of Red Lions. He is well-versed in ancient traditions, seems to know an awful lot about Link's destiny, and was even the one who gave Link the legendary Wind Waker. There's definitely more to this boat than meets the eye.
GameCube: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (05/2003)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Stage element[edit]

The King of Red Lions behind the Pirate Ship.

The King of Red Lions once again appears on the Pirate Ship.

Spirits[edit]

The King of Red Lions, as well as his true from as the King, appear as spirits.

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base Power Max Power Base Attack Max Attack Base Defense Max Defense Ability Series
248
SSBU spirit King of Red Lions.png
King of Red Lions
Attack
★★ 3 1574 6300 913 3654 661 2646 Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99 The Legend of Zelda Series
249
SSBU spirit King of Hyrule.png
King of Hyrule
Attack
★★★ 3 3027 9082 1601 4803 1310 3930 Transformation Duration ↑ The Legend of Zelda Series

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese 赤獅子の王
UK English King of Red Lions
France French Lion Rouge
Germany German Der Rote Leuenkönig
Spain Spanish Mascarón Rojo
Italy Italian Re Drakar
China Chinese (Simplified) 红狮子王
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 紅獅子王
South Korea Korean 붉은 사자왕
Netherlands Dutch King of Red Lions
Russia Russian Король красных львов