Clothes

An article of clothing worn by Link in every one of his games. There are many different forms of tunic that Link can don in games.

Kokiri Tunic
The Kokiri Tunic is the clothing worn by Link at the beginning of most of the games (there are exceptions). It is a simple leaf-green tunic that enables no special abilities but is known to be the clothes worn by the original Hero of Time. In The Wind Waker this tunic is worn by boys as a tradition when they come of age, one of the few ceremonies left by the Hero of Time.

Goron Tunic
The Goron Tunic, sometimes known as the red tunic, is one of the few articles of clothing worn by Link besides that of his usual green outfit. It is visually identical to the green version, except that it is red.

In Ocarina of Time, the tunic helps resist the damage caused by extreme heat. It is the essential uniform when exploring the Death Mountain Crater, an otherwise deadly habitat. It can be bought by Link at the Goron Shop for 200 rupees, or, more sensibly, be received as a gift from Darunia's son, who is named after you.

In the deluxe version of Link's Awakening, a red tunic (along with a blue one) can be found under a specific gravestone. This version of the tunic increases Link's sword power considerably.

This tunic is similar to the Red Mail in "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past."

Zora Tunic
The Zora Tunic, sometimes known as the blue tunic, is one of the few articles of clothing worn by Link besides that of his usual green outfit. It is visually identicle to the green version, except that it is blue.

In Ocarina of Time, the tunic allows the wearer (Link) to breath underwater, an obviously useful feature. Used in conjunction with the Iron Boots, the tunic renders large undersea areas accessable and traversable, albeit at slow speed. It can be bought by Link at the Zora Shop for 300 rupees, or it can be given to him by King Zora when Link helps him to thaw.

In the deluxe version of Link's Awakening, a blue tunic (along with a red one) can be found under a specific grave stone. This version of the tunic increases Link's defensive power considerably.

Twilight Princess
The idea of Tunic switching to help with puzzles made it's return to the Gamecube and Wii game, Twilight Princess.

Hero's Clothes
In the early portion of the game, Link runs around Ordona Province, as well as Faron Province in his ranch hand outfit. It's not until he returns the light to the Faron Woods does he finally don the Hero's Clothes. Faron, the light spirit of the forest, notes that the legendary hero once wore clothes similar and that it was only fitting that Link don the clothes as well.

Zora Armor
The Zora Armor works in similar fashion to the Zora Tunic in Ocarina of Time. It is even designed by the same person, King Zora. Although the King doesn't make an appearance in this game, his wife does. She rewards the clothing to Link when he helps deliver her son to Kakariko Village safely. She then lays down for her eternal rest. The Armor allows Link to breathe and swim underwater for long periods of time. With the combination of the Iron Boots, Link can also walk on the ocean floor. A new twist, however, makes Link more vulernable to Fire and Ice attacks while wearing the armor.

Magic Armor
The Magic Armor is a new addition to the series. It allows Link to become invincible as long he carries rupees. The Magic Armor will consume rupees until he is out, to which the effect wears off.