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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)
Zelda Profile and Backstory: Is Zelda a Playable Character?
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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.
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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 Actor | Patricia Summersett (English) Yu Shimamura (Japanse) |
|---|
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
Is Zelda Evil?
Throughout the main story and side adventures, many people report seeing Zelda performing sinister actions all around Hyrule. This certain Zelda is an impostor working under Ganondorf's command to undermine the real Zelda's actions.
Complete the Dragon's Tears Quest to reveal Zelda's fate
To learn of the real Zelda's fate, you will need to find all the Geoglyphs in Hyrule and complete The Dragon's Tears main quest. This main quest unlocks memories that reveal Zelda's backstory.
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 |
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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 |
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Zelda Profile and Backstory: Is Zelda a Playable Character?
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