Shadow Crystal





The Shadow Crystal is a crystal of Dark Mgaic which Zant, got from Ganon and, embeds into Link's head that transforms him into his Wolf form.

Once Link has found the Master Sword the curse is lifted and Link returns to his normal human form.

The Crystal then enables Link to transform into his wolf form at any time, thereby enabling him to use the Twilight Portals to teleport across Hyrule.

Shadow Crystal curse
After completing Lakebed Temple, Link and Midna will arrive at the Sprit Spring where much drama happens. Both Link and Midna will be cursed by Zant, who becomes angry when Midna refuses to help him. Zant summons the Shadow Crystal and, in response, Wolf Link attacks, only to have the Crystal forced into his forehead. This leaves Link trapped in his Wolf state.

Lifting the Curse
Firstly, Link must travel to Hyrule Castle to meet with Princess Zelda who is the only person who can remove the curse on Midna.

Zelda then sacrifices her physical form to ensure that Midna lives on. In return, Midna feels less selfishness towards helping Link save his world and agrees to help him find the Master Sword, which is the only means by which the curse can be lifted.

Deep within the Sacred Grove lies the Master Sword, which Link and Midna finally find after much trouble with Skull Kid. As Link approaches the Sword he is transformed back into his human form; the curse of the Shadow Crystal is broken, and it coalesces in Midna's hand. She then explains that with this magic crystal he is able to transform into his wolf form at any point, as well as using Twilight Portals to teleport great distances. However, Midna warns Link that he must not transform within the view of bystanders.