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. Dopples are used in a single-player game wherein the Match Master splits Link into three Doppels that would otherwise be in place of the Links in multiplayer modes. As three heroes are required to activate the Triforce Gateway to enter the Drablands, it is the Match Master's duty to separate Link into three Doppels when he wishes to venture outside.

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.