Linkle

Linkle is a playable character in. She was announced as a playable character during the Nintendo Direct on November 12, 2015 with a new design and two Crossbows, rather than just one as shown in her early concept arts. She is a very athletic character, and is able to attack her enemies with fast kicks and quick reflexes.

Development
During the developement of, Linkle was originally conceived to be a female version of Link and was to be like a little sister to him, but the idea was later scrapped. After the game's release, sketches of her were included in the Hyrule Warriors art book included in the Japanese limited editions of the game. Despite being incomplete at the time, she was one of the popularly requested characters in the open call for playable candidates posted onto the game's Twitter.

Trivia

 * Prior to her announcement, her Crossbow was hidden among the game's artwork, hinting at her inclusion.
 * Her concept art is similar to Link's artwork in.
 * Her Compass is available as a clock in the Japanese and European limited editions of Hyrule Warriors Legends.