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This page details all appearances of {{Term/Store|Princess Zelda||Series, TFoE, TWoG, ZA}} outside the confirmed canon, [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|main series]] games.

==Other Appearances==

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Princess Zelda is portrayed as a proud, athletic and stubborn princess with a fiery temper, although she does have her sense of humor<ref name=hero>{{Cite Episode|quote=We may not need a hero to fight off this attack. We may not even need you.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=13}}</ref> and a romantic, sensitive side.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=You were standing on this flower, you brute!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=11}}</ref> In addition to running the kingdom part-time for her father, [[King Harkinian]], she often accompanies [[Link]] on his adventures and proves to be an invaluable addition in combat, departing from the traditional role of a princess:<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Quick, take these and try to open the gate. Zelda and I will try to hold off Gohma.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=9}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Back-to-back Princess, fast!|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=1}}</ref><ref>[[:File:Link Zelda 4 (The Ringer).png|Link and Zelda fighting Stalfos back-to-back in "The Ringer"]]</ref> when Link asks her to stay so that he can defeat the monsters himself, the princess refuses to just sit down and watch and instead chooses to join him in battling the foes.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote='''Link:''' Stay here, princess! '''Zelda:''' Fat chance!|name=Link and Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=3}}</ref> She excels in the use of a [[Zelda's Bow|bow]] and is what she uses for most of her battles; however, she is further seen skillfully wielding a [[Boomerang]], a [[Crossbow]] and, as seen in "[[The Missing Link]]", even Link's [[Crissword]]. Often times Link provides these weapons for her,<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Better take these boomerangs. No telling what we will run into down there.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=8}}</ref> but as demonstrated in "[[Sing for the Unicorn]]", Zelda also has the capability of magically making a bow appear on her hand.

Although Princess Zelda mostly fights with weapons, she is the wielder of the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] and is knowledgeable in its magic capabilities, often using its magical powers to save Link or herself from dangerous situations.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=So, you're playing with magic, eh, princess? Let me show you it's done.|name=Ganon|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=6}}</ref> Zelda can only use magic when she has the Triforce of Wisdom with her;<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=I MUST get the Triforce to fight Ganon, you hold them here.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=12}}</ref> she usually makes it float and seems to be the only one who can do so.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=This thing is heavy. Why don't you make it float like you usually do?|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=7}}</ref>

The series exemplifies a romantic relationship between Link and Zelda. Link is always begging the princess for a kiss;<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Ta da! Saved ya again. Kiss me.|name=Link|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=5}}</ref> however, even when she agrees to indulge him,<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=I'm glad too. And thanks for rescuing me. You still want a kiss?|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=4}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Mmm...shut up and kiss me!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=6}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=We did it! Kiss me!|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=9}}</ref> it never occurs: they are interrupted by monsters, [[Spryte]] or any number of unfortunate circumstances such as something making Zelda so mad she no longer wants to kiss the young hero. Despite this, it is revealed in "[[The Missing Link]]" that Zelda loves Link,<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Zelda could only see Link if...if she was in love with him! Zelda in love with Link? Augh! How disgusting!|name=Ganon|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=12}}</ref> although she tries to deny it and say that she only likes him "a little."<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=No! I mean...maybe just a little.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=12}}</ref> She most likely kept it a secret from him so as to prevent it from going into Link's head.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Don't get a swelled head. I just like you a little, that's all.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=12}}</ref> To cover this up, she sometimes makes fun of Link and for the most part has a love-hate relationship with him throughout the show.<ref name=hero/><ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Love you? Hah! It's just that without your body you're even MORE useless than usual.|name=Princess Zelda|show=The Legend of Zelda|episode=12}}</ref>

In the {{TLoZ|Valiant Comics}} by Valiant Comics, Princess Zelda's overall appearance is the same as in the animated series, and her personality is also similar. Here, the princess is portrayed as a strong and brave woman. Self-reliant and confident, Zelda is a skilled fighter, proficient in archery and horseback riding.<ref name=bow>{{Cite Book|quote= It would sure help if I had a bow! I can't fire a sword blast worth a darn!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=8 [To the First Power]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Yow! She MEANT it! But...Zelda NEVER misses...|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=6 [Queen of Hearts]}}</ref> She also possesses a quick wit and usually manages to avoid Link's  attempts of affection towards her, but for all her strengths, she possesses a soft heart that is open to her people and friends. Because of this, Zelda is always willing to do anything for her people and country,<ref name=stubborn>{{Cite Book|quote=The Magic Trophy Ganon stole is hidden in the lower chambers! The town of Ruto will perish unless it is returned! We MUST find it! [...] I am NOT going back! Why should I?|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=2 [The Power]}}</ref> even if it means risking her life,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=The people of Saria need me now! Besides, if we are weaker without OUR Triforce, so is Ganon without HIS!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=2 [Day of the Triforce]}}</ref> which makes her dear to all the citizens of Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=We have won! All hail Zelda!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=5 [Day of the Triforce]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Attack, Saria people! Zelda does not fight alone this day!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=9 [Day of the Triforce]}}</ref> Zelda is also not afraid to take challenges head-on, or even fight Ganon on her own,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Ganon will PAY for this! Today, he is without his greatest source of Power! We must strike now! I swear, I will destroy Ganon forever!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=5 [Day of the Triforce]}}</ref> as she helps Link out in his adventures any time she can despite the young hero's advice not to.<ref name=stubborn/><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Wait! It may be dangerous. Let me come with you!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=10 [The Power]}}</ref><ref name=job>{{Cite Book|quote=Not WE. Just ME. You're going back to the overworld! [...] Because it's gotten too dangerous down here. Because I'm a hero, this is MY job! Because I'm going to protect you whether you like it or not! And because...because I love you.|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=3 [The Power]}}</ref>

Just like in the animated series, Link can be seen trying to steal a kiss from Zelda any time the chance arises,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Hmmm... safe enough to kiss me, Princess?|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=Missing in Action}}</ref> but they always seem to get interrupted by Ganon's minions or Zelda changing her mind.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Aw, heck! Something ALWAYS happens every time I'm about to get a smooch!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=3 [The Power]}}</ref> Unlike the animated series, however, the comic makes it clear that Link and Zelda love each other, as they both plainly state it to one another several times throughout their adventures.<ref name=job/><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Zelda: Because you LOVE me...and I love YOU.|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=6 (The Price)}}</ref> Furthermore, in "[[Assault]]," Zelda is even willing to give up the Triforce of Wisdom to Ganon in exchange for Link's life,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Yet... To save Link's life, you offered to surrender the Triforce of Wisdom to the evil one.|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=8 [Assault]}}</ref> while the young hero is always ready to do anything to protect the princess from danger.<ref name=job/>

The Triforce of Wisdom is guarded by Princess Zelda, who uses its guidance to help her rule the kingdom wisely. Moreover, the princess can conjure powerful magic spells with the sacred relic when she is in danger.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=The Triforce of Wisdom is kept by Princess Zelda in Hyrule's North Palace. Its guidance helps her rule the kingdom wisely. In times of dire need, the Triforce helps her cast powerful magic spells!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=Bonus 1 [Issue 3]}}</ref> In order to be successful with protecting the Triforce of Wisdom, she has acquired many friends to help her, including her hero and rescuer Link, her nursemaid Impa, [[King Harkinian]], the soldiers of Hyrule, and her horse, [[Storm]]. Zelda sleeps in the northern tower in the palace, which is adjacent to the room where the Triforce of Wisdom rests.

During one adventure, Zelda decides that due to Ganon's constant attempts to capture her and the Triforce, the best course of action is to leave Hyrule, taking the Triforce of Wisdom with her.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Zelda  said that the only way to keep the Triforce of Wisdom safe from Ganon is for her to take it far away and never return!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=2 [Missing in Action]}}</ref> She had heard of a magical flute within the [[Fifth Palace]] that would teleport her to a distant place, where Ganon would not find the Triforce.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=In the Fifth Palace of Hyrule is a magic flute that will transport me to a distant place. Ganon will never find me|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=5 [Missing in Action]}}</ref> With Link's help, she makes it to the Palace but in the end, she decides that the safest place to be is within Link's reach.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Mister, wherever you are is the '''safest''' place we'll ever be.|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=10 [Missing in Action]}}</ref> With this in mind, she insists that Link train her to better protect herself, leading her to venture into the {{Term|TLoZ|Level 1|link}} alone.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Stop worrying, Link. If I'm going to learn to fight in Ganon's Underworld, I've got to practice on my own.|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=1 [To the First Power]}}</ref> However, the training ends in her rescuing Link, who had been captured by a [[Wizzrobe]]. During this adventure, she wields Link's [[Magical Sword]], shield, and bombs as she fights multiple enemies, including a [[Gohma]] and a [[Dodongo]]. Although she is successful, she has immense difficulty doing it in a  manner similar to Link's, and it isn't until she obtains a [[Bow|Magic Bow]] that she learns to develop her own style.<ref name=bow/>

Later on, when Link obtained the Triforce of Power and shot a powerful spell at the princess when she refused to give up the Triforce of Wisdom, the Triforce of Courage abandoned Link's heart and moved to Zelda, which she  used to face Link and convince him to relinquish the Triforce of Power.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Your spell didn't harm me! How? The Triforce of Courage protected me! [...] The Triforce of Courage has left your heart...and come to me!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=7 [The  Price]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Don't you see what's happening?! You don't have to JOIN Ganon! You've BECOME Ganon!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=8 [The  Price]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=There is a price either way. My LIFE, if I give up the Power! My SOUL, if I keep it! I choose to keep...MY SOUL!|book= TLoZ (Valiant Comics)|publisher= |page=9 [The Price]}}</ref>

In the episode "[[Having a Ball]]", after King Hippo and Eggplant Wizard steal the Triforce of Power and Courage, Zelda's energy wanes, which causes her to faint momentarily. It is explained by Link that Zelda has a magic bond with the Triforce, and as such, she can tell if something has happened to the sacred relic.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=There's a magic bond between them.|name=Link|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=Having a Ball}}</ref> As more time passes with the three Triforce pieces separated, the weaker Zelda becomes, and eventually, she could die.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=Something's happened to the Triforce. And if it's destroyed, it could finish her!|name=Link|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=Having a Ball}}</ref> Like in the ''Zelda'' cartoons, the princess is capable of communicating with the Triforce of Wisdom, as shown when Zelda picks up the remaining Triforce piece and uses it to tell Kevin and the rest of the team to know where the two remaining pieces are.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=It will guide us to them, but we must hurry.|name=Princess Zelda|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=Having a Ball}}</ref> Once the three Triforce pieces are reunited, the show exemplifies Zelda's unique magical powers when wielding the complete sacred relic: she creates a warp zone to make King Hippo, Eggplant Wizard and Mother Brain disappear from Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite Episode|quote=I want you out of my kingdom, ''now''!|name=Princess Zelda|show=Captain N: The Game Master|episode=Having a Ball}}</ref>

In the [[Nintendo Adventure Books]] series, Princess Zelda has much of the same personality as seen in the Valiant Comics and the Television series. She is portrayed as a smart, brave and capable woman, with great skill as both a princess and a fighter. She is proficient in the use of [[Zelda's Bow|her bow]], which is her main offensive weapon,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=In a flash, Zelda lets fly two arrows, piercing two two closest moblin. The others pour into the small room over the bodies of their fallen comrades, slobbering and jabbering in their awful tongue.|book= TCT|publisher= |page=27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=In a split second, she notches one of the strange arrows into her bowstring and takes aim on the nearest gibdo. It's close enough for her to smell its rotting cloth bandages.|book= TCT|publisher= |page=18}}</ref> but also resorts to using [[Zelda's Dagger|a dagger]] whenever the bow and arrow is an inefficient weapon against [[Boomerang Demon|certain enemies]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='Drat!' she yells. 'Arrows are no good against these monsters.' She draws her dagger to fend off the weird flying goblins.'|book= TCT|publisher= |page=65}}</ref>  

Princess Zelda lives in [[North Castle]], along with the [[King of Hyrule]], where they both try to keep the Triforce of Wisdom away from Ganon's grasp. Impa still serves as the princess's nursemaid,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Before he can make up his mind, a bent old woman in a black dress hobbles toward him. It's Zelda's nurse, Impa.|book= TSP|publisher= |page=83}}</ref>  although it is also mentioned that a man named [[Estragon]] was both her mentor and teacher some time in the past.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='Estragon!' Zelda cries. 'My old teacher. I thought you were Ganon's spy.'|book= TCT|publisher= |page=7}}</ref> Despite the fact that Zelda is best friends with Link, the young hero  seems to enjoy annoying the princess whenever the chance arises, although Zelda also does not miss the opportunity to poke fun at the young hero.<ref>{{Cite Book| quote=Two steps behind is Zelda's best friend, Link.|book= TSP|publisher= |page= 2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book| quote='Did you hear something?' Zelda asks, stopping suddenly. 'Hear something?' Link replies. Zelda scowls. 'Do you have to repeat everything I say?' 'Repeat everything you say?' Link grins.|book= TSP|publisher= |page= 2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book| quote='I'm not in the mood for jokes, Link. I have a strange feeling Ganon and his forces might be lurking around here.' 'Ohhh,' Link cries. 'Lurking'--pretty big word, Zel. Been hitting the books again?'|book= TSP|publisher= |page= 2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book| quote=Link grins. 'Maybe now you'll better appreciate the talent here at home.' Zelda looks confused. 'Talent?' she says. 'Where?' Then she grins and they both burst out laughing.|book= TSP|publisher= |page= 2}}</ref>

In the first book of the series, {{TCT}}, Link and Princess Zelda are running inside the [[Midoro Palace]] trying to escape from Ganon's grasp. However, the evil wizard finds them and eventually encases Link in a [[Crystal]]. Ganon explains that since he cannot obtain the Triforce of Courage and Wisdom from Link and Zelda respectively, he used a [[Magic Scroll]] which cast a spell to encase both pieces of the Triforce, including the Triforce of Courage encased in Link's heart.<ref name=courage>{{Cite Book| quote='I already have the Triforce of Power, but I need all three parts of the Triforce to complete my hold on Hyrule. Since I cannot get the Triforces of Courage and Wisdom from you, then you shall not be able to use them, either,' he says. 'With this magic scroll, I have cast a spell to encase them in unbreakable crystal. Of course, since the Triforce of Courage is in Link's heart, I'm afraid the poor boy will have to be shut up in the crystal also. Sorry about that.'|book= TCT|publisher= | page= 65}}</ref>  Zelda is now forced to seek the three items dictated in the [[Fairy's Scroll]] that will help free Link from the Crystal, but she has just 24 hours before the young hero gets trapped inside the crystal forever.<ref>{{Cite Book| quote='Not likely,' says Ganon. 'There's only one way to break the crystal, and I don't think you'll ever figure it out, or find the three things you need. By this time tomorrow, Link will be trapped in the crystal forever!'|book= TCT|publisher= | page= 65}}</ref>

Eventually, Princess Zelda finds the [[Magic Honey]], the [[Handprint]], and the [[Magnifying Glass]] and uses them to shatter the Crystal. With Link now free, the young duo head off to find the [[Spear]], which is the only weapon that can defeat Ganon. With the help of Zelda's friend [[Greenbeard]], Link obtains the Spear and uses it to defeat Ganon once and for all.<ref>{{Cite Book| quote=Link gets ready to throw the spear. As he does, Ganon stumbles backward. 'The spear!' says the evil wizard in a trembling voice. 'How did you find it?'|book= TCT|publisher= | page= 17}}</ref>

{{TSP}}, unlike ''The Crystal Trap'' which had Zelda as its protagonist, focuses on Link as he tries to prove to everyone about [[Charles|Sir Charles's]] true intentions, who is a mysterious knight from the land of [[Moria]]. Princess Zelda is quick to trust Charles after he saves Link and the princess from a near-fatal attack from Moblins,  and admires him for all the kind and brave deeds he has done, such as defeating single-handledly a [[Darknut]] that ambushed them later in the woods.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='Oh, Link,' she says exCitedly. 'You should have seen Charles just now! Three Darknuts jumped out of the woods at us, all at once. I was too dizzy to help, but Charles beat one of them, and then the other two just ran away in fear! [...] Charles is a wizard with a sword.'|book= TSP|publisher= |page=119}}</ref> Despite her liking towards Charles, she hesitates when her father, the King of Hyrule, wishes to show the Triforce of Wisdom to the Morian knight since she is afraid to lose another piece of the Triforce to Ganon.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='Your new friend, Charles, is a fine young man. I was thinking...would it be premature to show him the Triforce?' Zelda looks startled. 'Well, I--' [...] 'But our enemy Ganon already has the Triforce of Power,' Zelda says. 'If we lose our Triforce of Wisdom, Ganon would be that much closer to ruling us all.'|book= TSP|publisher= |page=17}}</ref>

After Link uses the [[Mirror of Truth]] to reveal that Charles is in fact Ganon in disguise, the false knight takes the Triforce of Wisdom and takes Zelda with him as well, but afterward leaves her before he heads off into the woods. Zelda tells Link where Charles headed off to, and the young hero promptly defeats the Morian knight. With the Triforce of Wisdom in hand, Princess Zelda apologizes to the young hero for having been so foolish, then proceeds to celebrate Link's victory along with the rest of the kingdom.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='Oh, Link'! she says. Her cheeks are red with embarrassment. 'I can't believe I was such an idiot.'|book= TSP|publisher= |page=17}}</ref>

In the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}, Princess Zelda shares a closer relationship with [[Link]] than in the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|game of the same name]]. She provides him support throughout his journey to rescue her from [[Agahnim]]'s clutches,<ref name=quote1/><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Link! Only a single night remains! Agahnim will cast his incantation on me under a full moon! Link! You must hurry! If he succeeds, the seal of the  wise men will be broken! The entrance to the Dark World will be thrown open and evil will overwhelm us! Do not forget the sacrifice your uncle made trying to foil Agahnim's plot! And your parents... Do you think it was an accident that they fell into the Dark World?! Please, you '''must''' destroy Agahnim before his evil magic leads to Hyrule's destruction!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=4}}</ref> even going as far as sharing a dream with the young hero.

At the beginning of the comic, Princess Zelda telepathically asks Link to rescue her from [[Hyrule Castle]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Link... Help me... I'm being held prisoner in the castle... Help me... My name is Zelda...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=4}}</ref> Although Link is successful in rescuing the princess, [[Agahnim]] finds her once they reach the Sanctuary. As he kidnaps her, Zelda explains to Link that the Master Sword is the only weapon that can defeat the evil wizard.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=It's no use fighting Agahnim with an ordinary sword! You need the Master Sword of legends past!|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=17}}</ref> Zelda is then taken up to the top floor of Hyrule Castle, where, on a full moon, the final incantation will be cast upon Zelda to open the way to the [[Dark World]]. As Link is traveling through the [[Desert of Mystery]] to reach the [[Tower of Hera]], Zelda appears to Link and explains that they are in a dream, for if two people dream the same thing, they will meet.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=We are in our dream... If two people dream the same thing, they will meet...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=8}}</ref> The princess tells Link to rest and encourages him to not give up while he begins to fall asleep on her lap, healing his injured arm in the process.<ref name=quote1>{{Cite Book|quote='''Zelda:''' You must be very tired... You have give us '''so''' much hope... You '''can't''' give up now... [...] Please rest...don't '''worry'''...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=9}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote=My arm...it '''hurts'''...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=9}}</ref>

Despite Link making it to Hyrule Castle  before Agahnim casts his final incantation on the princess, he is unable to defeat the wizard, and Zelda is transported to the Dark World.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=I have been awaiting your arrival, foolish hero! Watch now as your precious princess '''vanishes'''--before your very '''eyes'''! '''Behold!''' The last moment of Princess Zelda! '''NOW!'''|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page= 13,14}}</ref> Link eventually discovers that she is being held in {{Term|ALttP|Turtle Rock|link}} and rescues her with the help of [[Roam]]. With Zelda now saved, the trio head to {{Term|ALttP|Ganon's Tower|link}}, where Roam dies while saving Princess Zelda from a specter of Agahnim approaching her. Ganon rises from Agahnim's body, but he is stunned by Link's Master Sword,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=His '''sword'''... I am '''paralyzed'''...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=6}}</ref> allowing Zelda to fire a [[Silver Arrow]] from Roam's [[Crossbow]] and defeat Ganon. With Hyrule now at peace, Zelda is crowned the '''Queen of Hyrule''' and in turn appoints Link as the Master of the Knights of Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Link was appointed as Master of the Knights of Hyrule by the newly-crowned Queen Zelda.|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=13}}</ref> The young hero is then seen looking at the Master Sword back in its pedestal in the Lost Woods, when he then hears Zelda speak to him from behind. She begins to comment on how although the bond between them was so strong when she was in Ganon's clutches, now that they are both free and at peace, their duties now keep them apart, leaving the queen to feel alone.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=It's '''ironic''', isn't it... The psychic link between us was so strong when I was in Ganon's clutches... But now that we are both free, and at peace...you seem so '''distant''', guarding the Triforce... I am '''alone'''.|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=14}}</ref> As Zelda begins to gallop away on her horse, she confesses to Link that as long as she lives, she will never forget the time when they were  together in their dreams.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=As long as I '''live''', I shall never '''forget''' the time when we were '''together''' in our '''dreams'''...|book= ALttP (Ishinomori)|publisher= |page=14}}</ref>

[[File:ZA Zelda Cutscene.png|thumb|right|150px|Zelda in {{ZA|-}}]]

:''See {{ssb|Main Page|SmashWiki}}'s article on {{ssb|Zelda}} for more information''.

|caption= Zelda from<br/>{{HW|-}}

In {{HW|DE}}, her {{BotW}} outfit is included when completing the first [[Scenario]] along with Link's [[Champion's Tunic]].  

|fighters= {{Stock|SSBU|Zelda|7}}<br/>{{Stock|SSBU|Young Link|5}}

|fighters= {{Stock|SSBU|Zelda|3}}<br/>{{Stock|SSBU|Link|1}}<br/>{{Stock|SSBU|Inkling|5}}<br/>{{Stock|SSBU|Donkey Kong|7}}<br/>{{Stock|SSBU|Falco|3}}<br/>{{Stock|SSBU|Zero Suit Samus|8}}

|conditions= {{·}} Stamina battle<br/>{{·}} Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd<br/>{{·}} Defeat an army of fighters}}

{{Term|SSBU|Princess Zelda}} reappears as a playable {{Term|SSBU|Fighter|link}} in {{SSBU}}. Her design and moves are now based on those in {{ALttP}} and {{ALBW}}. On a related note, this marks the first time {{Term|SSBU|Princess Zelda}} has a design that is not from the same game as either {{Term|SSBU|Link}} or {{Term|SSBU|Ganondorf}}. According to Masahiro Sakurai, this was because {{Term|BotW|Zelda}} from {{BotW}} was determined to not be an appropriate fighter in the game after playing through an advance prerelease copy of the game as part of research material for {{SSBU}}. {{Term|SSBU|Princess Zelda}} also has a new Final Smash, the [[Triforce of Wisdom]].

File:SSBM Zelda Render.png|Zelda from {{SSBM|-}}