Zelda Profile and Backstory: Is Zelda a Playable Character?

Zelda is the Princess of Hyrule and possesses the Triforce of Wisdom in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Read on for details on Zelda's backstory, personality, and info on whether or not she's playable in TotK.

Zelda Character Profile

Princess of Hyrule

In Breath of the Wild, Zelda is the Princess of Hyrule and daughter of King Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule.

Zelda and her father had somewhat of a falling out as Zelda wanted to pursue her interest in science and technology, whereas her the King of Hyrule wanted her to focus more on awakening her sacred powers.

Reincarnation of the Goddess Hylia

Zelda is the reincarnation of the Goddess of Hylia, making her extraordinarily powerful once her powers are in full effect. Her struggle awakening these sacred powers is the main source of unease for her in the story and fully manifests once she needs to save Link.

It's currently unknown if Zelda retains some of her powers in Tears of the Kingdom as, during the ending of BotW, she remarks that she feels her power is disappearing though she is at peace with it.

Wielder of the Triforce of Wisdom

In the previous games, Zelda also possesses the Triforce of Wisdom which often makes her the target of evil forces such as Ganondorf.

In Breath of the Wild however, Zelda appears to possess the whole Triforce. This doesn't come as a surprise to fans of the series as Hylia was originally entrusted with the Triforce by the Golden Goddesses.

Patricia Summersett reprises her role as Zelda

Voice actors listed are currently unconfirmed but had voiced this character in the previous game.

It is confirmed that Patricia Summersett, Zelda's voice actor in the English version from the previous game, will reprise her role in Tears of the Kingdom.

In the Japanese version, it is likely that Yû Shimamura will reprise her role as Zelda in this game. Yû Shimamura has voiced Zelda in Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild, and Age of Calamity.

All Voice Actors Cast and Previous Roles

Zelda Backstory

Springs of Wisdom, Courage, and Power

In an effort to awaken her latent sacred powers, Zelda journeys to the Springs of Courage, Power, and Wisdom, but it seems to have no effect.

Her inability to manifest these powers is the source of her troubles with her father as she sees this as herself not living up to her bloodline.

Meeting Link

Although Link is Zelda's appointed knight and protector, she at first doesn't like having him as company due to her insecurities regarding awakening her powers.

This changes after Link selflessly protects her from a horde of enemies and the two grow closer over time.

Halts Calamity Ganon

When Calamity Ganon turns the Guardians against Hyrule and Link is nearly killed, Zelda's powers finally awaken.

After entrusting Link to the Shrine of Resurrection and returning the Master Sword to its pedestal in Korok Forest, Zelda manages to seal Ganon with her powers. This locks them both in a standstill for 100 years, with Zelda waiting for Link to reawaken.

Falls After Ganondorf Awakens in TotK

In the officials trailers of Tears of the Kingdom, Zelda and Link stumble upon the Ganondorf's corpse in some underground ruins.

Shortly after Ganondorf appears to break free, the chamber collapses and Zelda appears to fall and is likely where the two get separated in TotK.

Is Zelda a Playable Character in Tears of the Kingdom?

Zelda is Not Confirmed to be Playable

It is confirmed that Zelda is not a playable character in Tears of Kingdom. Similar to the previous game, players will control Link to explore the surface and Sky Islands in search for Zelda.

Story Summary and Timeline Placement

Zelda's Previous Appearances

Zelda's Appearances
Ocarina of Time	Twilight Princess
Age of Calamity	Breath of the Wild

Zelda's character design varies in most of the games. In the Adult Timeline, her design looks more cartoony while she looks more realistic in the Child Timeline.
Story Summary and Timeline Placement

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Related Guides

All New and Returning Characters

List of All Characters

All Characters
Link	Zelda	Ganondorf	Rauru
Sidon	Riju	Tulin	Yunobo
Purah	Robbie	Impa	Josha
Paya	Teba	Yona	Dorephan
Buliara	Rhondson and Hudson	Tauro	Hestu
Deku Tree	Mineru	Master Kohga