Command (Ability)

Command is Link's ability to take control of another character. This was first introduced in Majora's Mask, and then widely grew in The Wind Waker.

Majora's Mask
In Majora's Mask, Kafei can be temporarily controlled while navigating the puzzles of Sakon's Hideout.

The Wind Waker
In The Wind Waker, there are many new options open to Link to command others. The first one he has access to is a Hyoi Pear, which allows link to take total control over a Seagull for as long as he wants, or until the Seagull is hit by something. They can be used to access out of reach items, rupees, and switches.

The other method available to Link is the Command Melody. This allows Link to take total control of various statues, or characters following him (such as Medli or Makar).

There is also the Tingle Tuner, which allows Link to control Tingle telepathically through the tuner. Which enables him to use bombs, potions, and special effects. The Tingle Tuner can be upgraded to the Hand-Me-Down Tingle Tuner when Knuckle is found. This allows Link to let Tingle purchase him items such as Bombs and Arrows.

Twilight Princess
Commanding in Twilight Princess is far less expansive than in The Wind Waker. The only one available is commanding a Cucco, which replaces its iconic act of revenge for which they are known for. Link can control the Cucco fully for a few seconds.

The Dominion Rod allows Link to command Armos Statues and other statues of that nature. He can swing the Rod to make them do an action, some swinging a large hammer, others just wobbling around.

Phantom Hourglass
In Phantom Hourglass, Link can take control of Gongoron several times throughout the latter part of the game. Gongoron moves around generally by rolling. He is used on a minigame on Dee Ess Island.

Spirit Tracks
In Spirit Tracks, one of the core premises is the ability to control Princess Zelda. After gaining three Tears of Light, Link gains the ability to harm the Phantoms. Upon doing so, Zelda lunges in and takes control of the Phantom. He can control her while in this state. Different Phantoms have different abilities.