Doppel

Doppels are animate dolls that appear in. They are used to fulfill the role of the other two Links in a single-player game. Doppels can be switched between by tapping the Doppel Panel on the bottom screen.

Characteristics
Doppels are dolls that resemble the Links, but differ in that they appear to wear masks that resemble the Spooky Mask. Doppels are used in a single-player game wherein two Doppels are provided in place of the Links in multiplayer modes. The lobby in which single-player is used takes place in a separate room from the multiplayer communications lobby, where Link immediately finds the two Doppels waiting for use. As three heroes are required to activate the Triforce Gateway to enter the Drablands, Link is required to use these dolls whenever he wishes to venture outside during single-player mode.

Only one Doppel can be possessed by Link at a time. When in a Totem formation, the top Doppel can be commanded to use an item by the Link at the bottom. Doppels cannot normally be damaged by external influences unless they are presently being possessed by Link. However, if a Doppel is thrown into a pit, Link will lose a Heart. Doppels in the Hytopia castle lobby cannot exit the castle, unless the current Doppel is the green-garbed one.

Trivia

 * In Hytopia, there is a broken, forgotten Doppel resembling Link in the north-east corner of town.

Etymology
Doppel is likely derived from, a look-alike or a double of a living person.