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:''For other uses, see [[Fairy (Disambiguation)]]''

{{Split|Big Fairy}}

  |Artwork TWWHD= File:Fairy The Wind Waker HD.png

  |Model TWW= File:TWW Fairy Figurine Model.png

|game= {{TLoZ}}<br/>{{TAoL}}<br/>{{ALttP}}<br/>{{LA}}<br/>{{OoT}}<br/>{{MM}}<br/>{{OoS}}<br/>{{OoA}}<br/>{{FS}}<br/>{{TWW}}<br/>{{FSA}}<br/>{{TMC}}<br/>{{TP}}<br/>{{PH}}<br/>{{ST}}<br/>{{SS}}<br/>{{ALBW}}<br/>{{TFH}}<br/>{{BotW}}

|other= {{HW}}<br/>{{SSB4}}<br/>{{SSBU}}

|uses= Healing [[Link]]<ref name="E 122">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 122 {{Exp Game|TLoZ, TAoL, ALttP, LA, OoT, MM, OoS, OoA, FS, TWW, TMC, TP, SS, ALBW}}}}</ref><br/>Reviving Link<ref name="E 122"/>

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{{Term/Store|Fairy|Fairies|Series, TLoZ, TAoL, ALttP, LA, LADX, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, OoS, OoA, FS, TWW, TWWHD, TMC, TP, TPHD, SS, SSHD, ALBW|plural}} are a recurring race of creatures in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref name="E 122"/><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Fairy}}<br/>This fairy will fly from your pouch and heal all your wounds the moment you lose your last heart. It's easily mistaken for a firefly at first, but it glows in the daylight as well as night.|Inventory|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You caught a {{Color|SSHD Yellow|Fairy}}! This playful sprite replenishes {{Color|SSHD Red|six}} of your hearts!|N/A|SSHD}}</ref>{{Note|Those creatures are also referred to as '''Faeries''' in {{Guide|LA|Nintendo}}.<ref>{{Cite Guide|game= LA|publisher= Nintendo|page= 11}}</ref> However, as {{E}} supersedes the guide, this term is not considered [[Guidelines:Canon|Canon]].}}

{{Plural|Series|Fairy}} usually have one of two roles in the series. Most {{Plural|Series|Fairy}} possess healing powers; they can restore some of {{Term|Series|Link|link}}'s {{Plural|Series|Heart|link}} when he is wounded. From {{ALttP}} onwards, these {{Plural|Series|Fairy}} can usually be caught in {{Plural|Series|Empty Bottle|link}} for later use. If {{Term|Series|Link}} falls in battle while carrying a bottled {{Term|Series|Fairy}}, it will automatically come out to revive him. Groups of {{Plural|Series|Fairy}} can be commonly found in {{Plural|Series|Fairy Fountain|link}} scattered through the land, although some may also occasionally be found by breaking {{Plural|Series|Jar|link}} or cutting grass. In some games such as {{ALttP|-}}, {{Plural|Series|Anti-Fairy|link}} and {{Plural|Series|Spark|link}} can be turned into {{Plural|Series|Fairy}} by using {{Term|Series|Magic Powder|link}} or the {{Term|Series|Boomerang|link}}. In {{SS}}, {{Plural|SS|Fairy}} can be summoned by drawing the {{Term|Series|Triforce|link}} on a {{Term|SS|Goddess Wall|link}}.

In {{OoT|-}}, every {{Term|OoT|Kokiri|link}}, with the exception of {{Term|OoT|Link}} before {{Term|OoT|Navi|link}} is assigned as his partner by the {{Term|OoT|Great Deku Tree|link}}, is partnered with such a guardian {{Term|OoT|Fairy}}.<ref>{{Cite|The children of the forest, the Kokiri, live here with me. Each Kokiri has his or her own guardian fairy. However, there is one boy who does not have a fairy... |Deku Tree|OoT}}</ref> In {{MM}}, the {{Term|MM|Skull Kid|link}} had {{Term|MM|Fairy}} companions in {{Term|MM|Tatl|link}} and {{Term|MM|Tael|link}}. {{Term|MM|Tatl}} gets separated from them, and travels with {{Term|MM|Link}} to get his {{Term|MM|Hylian}} form back and to stop the {{Term|MM|Moon|link}} from crashing.

In {{TFH}} only, {{Plural|TFH|Fairy}} possess a unique role in that they are used as the {{Plural|TFH|Link}}' extra lives. Whenever a {{Term|TFH|Link}} falls in battle (resulting in all {{Plural|TFH|Link}} falling due to their shared health), a {{Term|TFH|Fairy}} appears to revive him, and the {{Plural|TFH|Link}} are forced to restart the Stage of the Level. Three {{Plural|TFH|Fairy}} are brought into a Level when the {{Plural|TFH|Link}} enter the {{Term|TFH|Drablands|link}}. If the {{Plural|TFH|Link}} fall after losing their last {{Term|TFH|Fairy}}, the Level is failed and the {{Plural|TFH|Link}} are forced to exit. After clearing a Level, any {{Plural|TFH|Fairy}} remaining are tallied and turned into bonus {{Plural|TFH|Rupee|link}}, multiplied by 30 for each {{Term|TFH|Fairy}} (E.g. three {{Plural|TFH|Fairy}} will reward 90 {{Plural|TFH|Rupee}}). In single-player mode only while using the {{Plural|TFH|Doppel|link}}, {{Term|TFH|Link}} can use a {{Term|TFH|Fairy}} to skip Stages and advance to the next one. Doing this, however, will empty all of the {{Plural|TFH|Rupee}} {{Term|TFH|Link}} has collected thus far, decrease the number of bonus {{Plural|TFH|Rupee}} {{Term|TFH|Link}} earns after clearing the Level, and will replace the contents of a {{Term|TFH|Material|link}} chest with 20 {{Plural|TFH|Rupee}} for each {{Term|TFH|Fairy}} used.

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{{Figurine|TWW|Fairy}}

==Variations==

{{Main|Season Spirits||Servant Spirits||Spirit of Healing}}

In {{OoT|-}}, the Fairies are referred to as '''Fairy's Spirits''' in the [[Medicine Shop]], appearing as nondescript, glowing orbs with wings. The Fairies in {{OoS}} are in human form, but the [[Season Spirits]] look identical to these orb-like Fairies. The [[Great Fairy|Great Fairies]] in {{FS}} and {{TMC}} first appear in the form of a Fairy Spirit before taking a human form. In {{FSA}}, the [[Maiden|Shrine Maidens]] turn into the form of Fairy Spirits when freed from their [[Crystal]]s. In {{PH}} as well as {{ST}}, the only Fairies that appear are respectively the [[Servant Spirits]] and the [[Spirit of Healing]], who also take on said shape.

===Big Fairies===

{{Main|Big Fairy}}

{{OoT|-}} and {{MM|-}} feature a different variety of Fairy called [[big Fairy|Big Fairies]], which resemble wingless glowing balls. In certain areas, Link can play the [[Ocarina]] to make a Big Fairy appear.

===Great Fairies===

{{Main|Great Fairy}}

Great Fairies are much larger than regular Fairies, at the size of a full grown Hylian or larger, and they almost invariably inhabit a winged female form (the only exception to this rule is the case of the Great Fairies in {{OoT|-}}, {{MM|-}}, and {{HW}}, who resemble women and can fly, but have no visible wings).

Great Fairies reside in specialized Fairy Fountains known as [[Great Fairy Fountain]]s. They also help Link, often by providing him with special power-ups or increased item-carrying capacity, alongside replenishing his health.

===Stray Fairies===

{{Main|Stray Fairy}}

A Stray Fairy is a portion of a shattered Great Fairy. They appear in {{MM|-}}, {{OoA}}, and {{FS}}. These Fairies are different from most other Fairies, appearing more rabbit-like in physicality and more subdued in their composure.

==Link's Fairy Companions==

{{ImageCaption|image=File:MM Tatl Model.png|size=100px|align=right|caption=Tatl, a Fairy from {{MM|-}}|captionalign=center}}

*In {{OoT|-}}, Link is assisted by [[Navi]], who helps keep him on track by reminding him where to go. She also helps him target objects and enemies, and can provide information about enemies.

*In {{MM|-}}, Navi is replaced by [[Tatl]], a new Fairy who serves the same purpose as Link's previous Fairy.

*In {{PH|-}}, Link obtains a companion Fairy named [[Ciela]]. Two other Fairies, [[Leaf]] and [[Neri]], also come to his aid later on. Each of the three Fairies represents one of the Goddesses (courage, power, wisdom) and give Link a unique power when equipped.

{{Noncanon|Start}}

*In {{TLoZ|TV Series}}, Link is accompanied by [[Spryte]], a Fairy princess.

*In [[The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)|''The Legend of Zelda'' comic book series]] published by Valiant Comics, Link's companion Fairy is [[Miff]].

*In the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}, [[Epheremelda]] is a Fairy that appears after Link retrieves the [[Master Sword]] in the Lost Woods and after he fights [[Agahnim]] for the first time. Link saves her from a group of thugs who want to abuse her magic.

*In the {{LA|Cagiva}}, Link was accompanied by a Fairy named [[Felicia]]. After the [[Wind Fish]] awakens, she disappears, along with the rest of [[Koholint Island]].

*In {{HW}}, Link is accompanied by a Fairy named [[Proxi]]. She speaks on his behalf.

{{Noncanon|End}}

All of Link's canon companions are in Fairy's Spirit form. All of the non-canon variety are in humanoid form, with the exception of {{HW|-}}.

==={{FPTRR|-}}===

 

{{Main|Blue Fairy||Pink Fairy}}

[[File:Two Fairies.jpg|right|thumb|A pair of Fairies from ''Link: The Faces of Evil'']]

In {{TFoE}}, a pair of Fairies live in a Fairy Fountain close to the mid-point of [[Spearfish Falls]]. They proclaim Link as their hero and give him a [[Heart Container#The Faces of Evil|Life Heart]] on their first encounter, followed by [[Water of Life]] for every subsequent visit. If Link owns the [[Canteen]], the Fairies will also fill it with Water of Life. The Fairies' appearance is heavily based on the design of the Fairy artwork from {{ALttP|-}}.

In {{TWoG}}, another pair of Fairies live in the [[Fairy Pool]]. They were imprisoned by the [[Three Witches]] when they froze the Pool. After Zelda defeats them and rescues the Fairies, they reward her with a Life Heart, [[Fairy Dust]], and some Water of Life. They will also refill Zelda's Canteen if she owns one.

* [[My Fairy]]

  |items= ALttP, LA, LADX, LANS, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, FS, TWW, TWWHD, TMC, TP, TPHD, SS, SSHD, ALBW, AST, HW