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{{Boss
{{Infobox Boss
|name = Vaati
|image=  
|image = [[File:Vaati.png|250px|Human Vaati, as he appeared in The Minish Cap]]
{{Media
|title = The Wind Mage <ref>{{Cite|That is the sacred blade I spoke of, the Four Sword. Sealed away in its forged steel is Vaati, the wind mage.|[[Princess Zelda]]|FS}}</ref>
|Artwork FS= File:FS Vaati Artwork.png
|race = [[Minish]] <ref name=minish>{{Cite|Link... I feel I owe you an explanation of what has happened. You see, Vaati and I are both Minish.|[[Ezlo]]|TMC}}</ref>
|Artwork TMC= File:TMC Vaati Artwork.png
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]], and [[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
|Sprite FS= File:FS Vaati Sprite.png
|dungeon = [[Dark Hyrule Castle]], [[Vaati's Palace]], [[Wind Palace]]
|Sprite FSA= File:FSA Vaati Sprite.png
|weakness = His giant eye
|Sprite TMC= File:TMC Vaati Sprite.png
}}
}}
'''Vaati''' is the main antagonist in the [[Four Swords Series|''Four Swords'' subseries]] of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' games]], appearing in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''. Vaati, much like [[Ganon]]dorf, takes on two main forms; one human-like, the other a monster. In ''The Minish Cap'', Vaati takes on three other forms, one before his human form, one after his first monstrous transformation and one in between.
|caption=
|pronunciation= {{IPA|ˈvɑː.ti}} {{Respell|VAH-tee}}{{Fact}}
|title=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|FS= Wind Mage<ref name="HH 82">{{Cite Book|quote=With the ability to manipulate the wind, Vaati calls himself the Wind Mage, and takes over the Palace of Winds.|book=HH|page=82}}</ref>, Wind Sorcerer<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 262}}</ref>
|FSA= Immortal Demon<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 154 {{Exp Game|FSA}}}}</ref>, Wind Mage<ref name="HH 82"/>
|TMC= Sorcerer<ref>{{Cite|So this is the true form of the {{Color|TMC Blue|sorcerer}} {{Color|TMC Green|Vaati}}!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>, Wind Sorcerer<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= It tells the origin story of the sacred Four Sword, as well as the Wind Sorcerer Vaati, which both previously appeared in Four Swords.|book= E |publisher= |page= 268}}</ref>
|FS (Himekawa)= Immortal Demon<ref>{{Cite|The Immortal Demon, Vaati|Chapter Title|FS (Himekawa)}}</ref>
}}
|race=
{{List|
{{Term|Series|Minish|link}}<ref name="Minish">{{Cite|{{Color|TMC Green|Link}}... I feel I owe you an explanation of what has happened. You see, Vaati and I are both {{Color|TMC Green|Minish}}.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>,
{{Term|Series|Demon|link}} (after transforming){{Fact}}
}}
|gender= Male<ref>{{Cite|Before he became a sorcerer, he was a simple Minish. He had always been entranced by the evil that lives in the hearts of men...|Figurine|TMC}}</ref>
|game= FS, FSA, TMC
|other= FS (Himekawa), TMC (Himekawa), SSBU
|dungeon=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|FS= {{Term|FS|Vaati's Palace|link}}
|FSA= {{Term|FSA|Palace of Winds|link}},
|TMC= {{Term|TMC|Dark Hyrule Castle|link}}
}}
|weakness= {{List|{{Term|Series|Four Sword|link}}, {{Plural|Series|Bomb|link}}, {{Term|Series|Bow|link}}}}
}}
{{Term/Store|Vaati||Series, FS, FSA, TMC}} is a recurring character and {{Term|Series|Boss|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Exp Game|FS, FSA, TMC}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |page= 210 {{Exp Game|FS, FSA, TMC}}}}</ref>{{Name Ref|FS (Himekawa), TMC (Himekawa), SSBU}} A former {{Term|Series|Minish|link}} who became obsessed with obtaining ultimate power and was corrupted by evil, Vaati is the main antagonist of {{FS}} and {{TMC}} and the central antagonist of {{FSA}}. Much like {{Term|Series|Ganondorf|link}}, he appears in both humanoid and monstrous forms, although the former only appears in {{TMC|-}}.


==Appearances (in-game chronological order)==
==Biography==
{{spoiler}}
==={{FS|-}}===
===''The Minish Cap''===
{{Term|FS|Vaati}} appears in {{FS}} as a mage that kidnaps many beautiful maidens and brings them to his {{Term|FS|Vaati's Palace|link|display=Palace}} in the sky. He no longer has memories of his life as a [[Minish]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Vaati, the Wind Mage: Vaati, who has no memory of his life as a Picori, goes on a mindless rampage. With the ability to manipulate the wind, Vaati calls himself the Wind Mage, and takes over the Palace of Winds.|book={{HH}}|page=82|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref> At that moment, a hero wielding the legendary {{Term|FS|Four Sword|link}} appeared. Using the {{Term|FS|Four Sword|display=Sword}}, he split his body in four to defeat {{Term|FS|Vaati}} and seal him away inside the {{Term|FS|Four Sword}} in the {{Term|FS|Four Sword Sanctuary|link}}.
[[File:Vaati.gif|left|40px]]
Originally of the [[Minish]] race,<ref name=minish></ref> Vaati was fascinated by the evil that came from the heart of man.<ref>{{Cite|But...he became enchanted by the wickedness in the hearts of men.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> His master, [[Ezlo]],<ref>{{Cite|I was once a famous sage and a renowned Minish craftsman. Vaati was only a boy when I took him on as my apprentice.|Ezle|TMC}}</ref> fashioned a powerful [[Mage's Cap|magical cap]] as a gift for the humans that could make one's wishes come true.<ref>{{Cite|One day, Vaati took a hat I made for the humans--my pride and joy. It granted the wishes of its wearer. He put it on without permission...|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> Vaati put the cap on without permission and transformed into a sorcerer.<ref>{{Cite|Vile? I am a sorcerer now, and my power is beyond compare! No longer will I tire away as your apprentice! Now, all shall call ME master!|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> With his new power, he cursed his master, turning him into a living cap to spite him and to express his superiority.<ref>{{Cite|Tell me, how does it feel, my sorcerer's curse? Do you see, Ezlo? I am truly your master now, and you cannot stop me.|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> Before leaving Ezlo, Vaati revealed his plan to cross into the human world through the [[Minish Door|portal that opens once a century]].<ref>{{Cite|This year, on the day that comes but once a century, the portal opens.|Vaati|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{cite|The sanctuary is a strange realm, trapped between two worlds. It is the bridge between the Minish world and the human world.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{cite|The doorway to the sanctuary opens only once every hundred years!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> Once on the other side, he would try to find the [[Light Force]], a relic said to be the source of unlimited magical power.<ref>{{Cite|And when it does, I shall claim the light force as my own. I will be transformed, perfect, and there will be none who can stop me...|Vaati|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Well, you call it light force, but it is a source of limitless magical power.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>


Over the course of the game, Vaati continuously seeks its location. To aid in his search, he impersonates [[King Daltus]] and orders the soldiers to look for the Light Force.<ref>{{Cite|Vaati disguised himself as the king to search for the light force.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The golden light force of limitless magical power... I want it!!! It is somewhere here in Hyrule! Go now, and bring me this power! Waste no time! Go forth at once, and bring me the light force!|Vaati as King Daltus|TMC}}</ref> Many of the guards don't believe in the tales of the Light Force,<ref>{{Cite|I don't even know why I'm bothering to look for that "light force"... I doubt anything that powerful could possibly exist anyway.|Guard|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|But really, why search for something no one's ever seen before? I mean, what does "light force" look like, anyway? The king's gone loopy.|Guard|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Figures that the search for that "light force" isn't going too well... I mean, that stuff never existed in the first place! I'm just disappointed in the king. He should have known better.|Guard|TMC}}</ref> even suspecting that the king is not the same person,<ref>{{Cite|It's strange, though. He never struck me as the greedy type before. It's almost like he's a different person now...|Guard|TMC}}</ref> but continue looking for it under the threat of being imprisoned for disobeying the "king".<ref>{{Cite|Fling anyone who refuses into the dungeon! Him and his family, too! I will tolerate no disobedience!|Vaati as King Daltus|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I hear a guard who was looking for the light force got thrown in the dungeon! Why, the king is hardly worthy of being called "noble" anymore!|???|TMC}}</ref> Vaati learns that the location of the Light Force will be revealed if the [[Four Sword]] is reforged,<ref>{{Cite|When the blade has been infused with the four elements, the way to the light force shall open. So it is told in the legends of the Wind Tribe. Vaati himself may already know this.|[[Siroc]]|TMC}}</ref> and allows [[Link]] and [[Ezlo]] to continue their quest.<ref>{{Cite|Ezlo, you really are too kind. First, you give me my magic cap, and then you guide me here! [...] At last, I finally know the location of the light force!|Vaati|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|When he learned of this place, he waited for us to reforge the blade.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> The two eventually unlock a hidden room in the [[Elemental Sanctuary]] containing stained glass which tell that the Light Force resides within [[Princess Zelda]].<ref>{{Cite|Hmmm... How interesting... Look at the images on the stained glass... I bet those pictures show us where the light force is hidden...|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The truth about the light force within Princess Zelda is depicted here.|???|TMC}}</ref> Vaati then thanks the heroes before knocking Link out and teleporting to look for the princess.
The seal on {{Term|FS|Vaati}} was apparently weakened over time, and in time {{Term|FS|Vaati}} managed to break out of his prison within the {{Term|FS|Four Sword}}. In order to commemorate his return, {{Term|FS|Vaati}} kidnapped {{Term|FS|Princess Zelda|link}} and took her to his {{Term|FS|Vaati's Palace|display=Palace}} to become his bride.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=The kidnapped Princess Zelda: Vaati kidnaps Princess Zelda to make her his bride in commemoration of his resurrection, not to obtain the Light Force.|book={{HH}}|page=82|publisher=Dark Horse Books}}</ref> After traveling over three different lands and the {{Plural|FS|Dungeon|link}} they contained, the four {{Plural|FS|Link|link}} confront {{Term|FS|Vaati}} in his {{Term|FS|Vaati's Palace|display=Palace}}, the seat of his power. After an arduous battle, {{Term|FS|Link}} is able to reseal {{Term|FS|Vaati}} into the {{Term|FS|Four Sword}}.


By the time Link reaches Vaati, he's already managed to extract some of the Light Force from Zelda and transforms into his tall sorcerer form known as ''Vaati Reborn''.<ref>{{Cite|I have not yet drained all of the light force housed in Princess Zelda. But what I have should suffice... I shall be transformed! Unstoppable!|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> Link defeats the form with the power of the [[Four Sword]], and Vaati transforms into a demonic one-eyed black orb known as ''Vaati Transfigured'', but is vanquished again. In his anger, Vaati transforms yet again, into a larger, more powerful version of this form known as ''Vaati's Wrath'',<ref>{{Cite|I will not let you escape this place alive... Witness the power of Vaati's Wrath!|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> but even this could not defeat Link, who sealed Vaati within the Four Sword. Zelda then proceeded to use the magical cap to restore what Vaati had done,<ref>{{Cite|If one with a just heart wears this cap, things can be made right again. Princess Zelda! Let your wishes be made real!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> destroying the cap in the process.<ref>{{Cite|The hat is falling apart. It's overflowing with the power of life!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>
{{Term|FS|Vaati}} has two forms in {{FS|-}}. The first is {{Term|FS|Vaati}} possessing a statue of himself encased in armor, and the second is him appearing as he does in the opening cutscene.


====Vaati's Five Forms====
==={{FSA|-}}===
[[File:Vaati Transformation.gif|left]][[File:Vaati Reborn.gif|right]]
{{Term|FSA|Vaati}} appears in {{FSA}}, resurrected after {{Term|FSA|Ganondorf|link}} tricks {{Term|FSA|Link|link}} into drawing the {{Term|FSA|Four Sword|link}} and releasing him. After cursing the {{Term|FSA|Four Elements|link|display=Royal Jewel}}, {{Term|FSA|Ganondorf}} used the darkness that {{Term|FSA|Vaati}} spread to steal the {{Plural|FSA|Force Gem|link}} from {{Term|FSA|Hyrule|link}}, empowering himself.
In the game, Vaati is seen in a total of five forms: a Minish, a human, a demonic sorcerer, a wind mage, and a true demon form. His humanoid demon sorcerer form has an attack pattern that strongly resembles that of a [[Patra]] from the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', his wind mage form moves and looks like [[Arrghus|Wart]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', and his final form resembles the [[Nightmare]]'s final form from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''.


The figurines for Vaati's boss forms are hidden; they cannot be won in the [[Figurine Shop|figurine lottery]] without first defeating Vaati. However, if Link defeats one of Vaati's forms but fails to defeat the next immediate form, the forms Link had successfully beaten will become available in the Figurine Shop's lottery.
During his adventure to save {{Term|FSA|Hyrule}}, {{Term|FSA|Link}} finds evidence that {{Term|FSA|Vaati}} is not his only enemy, and eventually learns that {{Term|FSA|Ganondorf}} was behind the theft of the {{Term|FSA|Trident|link}} and {{Term|FSA|Dark Mirror|link}}, and thus the power behind {{Term|FSA|Shadow Link|link}}.


{{figurine|TMC|Minish Vaati|Before he became a sorcerer, he was a simple [[Minish]]. He had always been entranced by the evil that lives in the hearts of men...|[[File:Minish vaati.gif]]|80px}}
{{Term|FSA|Link}} rescues the Shrine {{Plural|FSA|Maiden|link}} and {{Term|FSA|Princess Zelda|link}}, and restores his good name upon defeating {{Term|FSA|Shadow Link}} with {{Term|FSA|Princess Zelda}}'s help. At the final battle, {{Term|FSA|Link}} and his split selves defeat {{Term|FSA|Vaati}} for good, and seal {{Term|FSA|Ganon|link}} within the {{Term|FSA|Four Sword}} with the help of {{Term|FSA|Princess Zelda}} and the Shrine {{Plural|FSA|Maiden}}. With this, peace returns to {{Term|FSA|Hyrule}}, and the {{Term|FSA|Four Sword}} is laid to rest in its shrine.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= After being sealed and resurrected, [Vaati] is finally defeated.|book=HH|page= 121}}</ref>


{{figurine|TMC|Sorcerer Vaati|When the young [[Minish]] donned [[Ezlo|Ezlo's]] [[Mage's_Cap|magic cap]], he took this evil form. Now, he searches for the [[Light Force|light force]] in his quest to become all-powerful.|[[File:Sorcerer_Vaati_Figurine.gif]]|80px}}
==={{TMC|-}}===
{{Figurines|TMC}}
{{Manual|TMC|Vaati|The champion of this year’s sword-fighting tournament. Nobody knows where he came from, and nobody knows who he is.}}
{{Term|TMC|Vaati}}'s history is explored in {{TMC}}, revealing him to have once been a {{Term|TMC|Minish|link}} that lived in the {{Term|TMC|Minish Realm|link}} as {{Term|TMC|Ezlo|link}}'s apprentice.<ref name="Minish"/><ref>{{Cite|I was once a famous sage and a renowned {{Color|TMC Green|Minish}} craftsman. Vaati was only a boy when I took him on as my apprentice.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> Over time, {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} became fascinated with the evil in the hearts of men and began to desire power.<ref>{{Cite|But...he became enchanted by the wickedness in the hearts of men.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> He learned the legends of the {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade|link}} and {{Term|TMC|Light Force|link}}, two gifts that the {{Plural|TMC|Minish}} gave to the {{Plural|TMC|Human|link}}. These gifts were used by the {{Term|TMC|Hero of Men|link}} to seal away the evil terrorizing {{Term|TMC|Hyrule|link}}. {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} decided to go to {{Term|TMC|Hyrule}} and look for the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}}, a relic said to be the source of unlimited magical power.<ref>{{Cite|Well, you call it {{Color|TMC Red|light force}}, but it is a source of limitless magical power.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>


{{figurine|TMC|Vaati Reborn|The sorcerer Vaati took this form after draining the power of the [[Light Force|light force]] from [[Princess Zelda]]. The evil beams from his eyes are devastating.|[[File:Vaati_Reborn_Figurine.gif]]|80px}}
Since the portal between {{Term|TMC|Hyrule}} and the {{Term|TMC|Minish Realm}} was about to open, {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} created a gift for the {{Plural|TMC|Human}}. He fashioned the {{Term|TMC|Mage's Cap|link}}, a powerful magical cap that was able to grant the wishes of the one who wears it. {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} put on the {{Term|TMC|Mage's Cap|display=Cap}} without permission and transformed into a sorcerer.<ref>{{Cite|One day, Vaati took a hat I made for the humans--my pride and joy. It granted the wishes of its wearer. He put it on without permission...|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I am a sorcerer now, and my power is beyond compare! No longer will I tire away as your apprentice! Now, all shall call ME master!|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> In order to spite his master and show off his new power, {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} {{Term|TMC|Sorcerer's Curse|link|display=Cursed}} {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}}, turning him into a living cap.<ref>{{Cite|Tell me, how does it feel, my {{Color|TMC Blue|sorcerer's curse}}? Do you see, Ezlo? I am truly your master now, and you cannot stop me.|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> Before leaving, {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} revealed his plan to cross into the {{Term|TMC|Human}} world through the {{Term|TMC|Minish Door|link}} and obtain absolute power.<ref>{{Cite|This year, on the day that comes but once a century, the portal opens. And when it does, I shall claim the {{Color|TMC Red|light force}} as my own. I will be transformed, perfect, and there will be none who can stop me...|Vaati|TMC}}</ref>


{{figurine|TMC|Vaati Transfigured|Once Vaati's body has been shattered, this dark form rises up, all that remains of the evil sorcerer. Only the sacred [[Four Sword]] can defeat him.|[[File:Vaati_Transfigured_Figurine.gif]]}}
{{Term|TMC|Vaati}} learned that the {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade|link}} was being used to seal {{Term|TMC|Bound Chest|link}}, which he assumed contained the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}}.<ref>{{Cite|The {{Color|TMC Red|Picori Blade}} and the Bound Chest spoken of in Hylian lore... This chest must hold that which I seek!|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> He decided to enter the {{Term|TMC|Sword-Fighting Tournament|link}} in the {{Term|TMC|Picori Festival|link}}, as the winner had the honor of touching the {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade|display=Blade}}.<ref>{{Cite|Whoever wins the competition earns the honor of touching the sacred blade.|Minister Potho|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|As victor, I've earned the right to approach the {{Color|TMC Red|Picori Blade}}...|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> As he approaches it, he blasts away the guards protecting it and breaks the {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade}}, releasing all the evil contained in the {{Term|TMC|Bound Chest}}. {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda|link}} is guarded by a mysterious power that {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} recognizes, and he turns her to stone to prevent her from interfering with his plans.<ref>{{Cite|The princess with the {{Color|TMC Blue|mystic aura}}... ...The power that was gifted to the people of Hyrule still flows within the veins of the ladies of its royal family? Interesting... If I leave you now, you'll only cause me trouble later. That will never do. To stone with you!|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> To his surprise, the {{Term|TMC|Bound Chest}} did not contain anything other than the monsters, but he vows to continue searching for the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}}.<ref>{{Cite|Empty? There was nothing in there but those monsters? What is the meaning of this? Well, I know the {{Color|TMC Red|force}} I'm after is somewhere out there. I'm in no hurry. I can take my time searching for it. Heh heh heh...|Vaati|TMC}}</ref>


{{figurine|TMC|Vaati's Wrath|This is the embodiment of purest evil, the final form of the power-mad Vaati. Its mind is consumed with a hunger for destruction. Find its weakness.|[[File:Vaati's_Wrath_Figurine.gif]]}}
To aid in his search, {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} impersonates {{Term|TMC|King Daltus|link}} and orders the {{Plural|TMC|Vassal|link}} of {{Term|TMC|Hyrule}} to search for the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}}.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TMC Green|Vaati}} disguised himself as the king to search for the {{Color|TMC Red|light force}}.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The golden {{Color|TMC Red|light force}} of limitless magical power... I want it!!! It is somewhere here in Hyrule! Go now, and bring me this power! Waste no time! Go forth at once, and bring me the {{Color|TMC Red|light force}}!|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} learns that the location of the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} will be revealed if the {{Term|TMC|Picori Blade}} is reforged and infused with the {{Term|TMC|Four Elements|link}},<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TMC Blue|When the blade has been infused with the four elements, the way to the light force shall open.}} So it is told in the legends of the Wind Tribe. Vaati himself may already know this.|Siroc|TMC}}</ref> and allows {{Term|TMC|Link|link}} and {{Term|TMC|Ezlo}} to continue their quest.<ref>{{Cite|Ezlo, you really are too kind. First, you give me my {{Color|TMC Red|magic cap}}, and then you guide me here!|Vaati|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|When he learned of this place, he waited for us to reforge the blade.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> The two eventually unlock a hidden room in the {{Term|TMC|Elemental Sanctuary|link}} containing stained glass that reveals the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} to have been residing within {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda}} all along.<ref>{{Cite|Hmmm... How interesting... Look at the images on the stained glass... I bet those pictures show us where the {{Color|TMC Red|light force}} is hidden...|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|The truth about the {{Color|TMC Red|light force}} within {{Color|TMC Green|Princess Zelda}} is depicted here.|N/A|TMC}}</ref> {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} thanks them before knocking {{Term|TMC|Link}} out and teleporting to look for {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda}}.
{{clear}}


===''Four Swords''===
By the time {{Term|TMC|Link}} reaches {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}, he has already managed to extract some of the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}} from {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda}} and transforms into a tall sorcerer form called {{Term|TMC|Vaati Reborn|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I have not yet drained all of the {{Color|TMC Red|light force}} housed in Princess Zelda. But what I have should suffice... I shall be transformed! Unstoppable!|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> {{Term|TMC|Link}} defeats this form with the power of the {{Term|TMC|Four Sword}}, and {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} transforms into a demonic one-eyed black orb called {{Term|TMC|Vaati Transfigured|link}}. He is vanquished again, however, expressing disbelief that he could be bested by a child despite having the power of a god.<ref>{{Cite|What... What is this madness? I have the power of a god! I have unstoppable might!!! How could I lose to a child?!?|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> As a result of this defeat, {{Term|TMC|Dark Hyrule Castle|link}} begins to collapse shortly after {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda}} is restored, forcing her and {{Term|TMC|Link}} to escape to the {{Term|TMC|Palace Courtyard|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TMC Green|Link}}, thank you so much for saving me. When I was turned to stone, I saw visions of you, as if in a dream.|Princess Zelda|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|It looks like the curse has been broken. I'm glad we made it in time.|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|No! The castle's collapsing! It's too dangerous here. Quickly! We must escape from the castle!|Ezlo|TMC}}<br/>{{Cite|Hrmm... The door is blocked! We have no choice... Head back to the {{Color|TMC Green|sanctuary}}!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> In his anger, {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} transforms yet again, this time into a larger, more powerful version of his second form called {{Term|TMC|Vaati's Wrath|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH|page= 81}}</ref> He also prevents {{Term|TMC|Link}} from accessing the {{Term|TMC|Elemental Sanctuary}}, gloating about how he has become the master of the universe before warping him to another realm.<ref>{{Cite|Heh heh heh heh... You will not escape, boy! Now, you will see the true power of the {{Color|TMC Red|light force}}... For I have become Vaati, the master of this world!|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> He is defeated again, however, and upon the final blow being dealt, he again expresses disbelief that he was defeated by {{Term|TMC|Link}} despite his gaining part of the {{Term|TMC|Light Force}}.<ref>{{Cite|Fool! I... But the {{Color|TMC Red|light force}}... My power... I had such power...|Vaati|TMC}}</ref> {{Term|TMC|Princess Zelda}} uses the {{Term|TMC|Mage's Cap}} to restore the damage {{Term|TMC|Vaati}} had done,<ref>{{Cite|If one with a just heart wears this cap, things can be made right again. Princess Zelda! Let your wishes be made real!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref> destroying the {{Term|TMC|Mage's Cap|display=Cap}} in the process.<ref>{{Cite|The hat is falling apart. It's overflowing with the power of life!|Ezlo|TMC}}</ref>
[[File:Vaati(FS).gif|left|60px]]
The seal on Vaati was apparently weakened over time, and a long time later Vaati managed to break out of his prison within the Four Sword. Vaati kidnapped [[Princess Zelda]], forcing four [[Links]] to go off and search for the princess. After traveling over three different lands and the dungeons they contained, Link and his three other selves confronted the wind mage in the [[Palace of Winds]], the seat of Vaati's power. After an arduous battle between the sorcerer and the heroes, Link was able to reseal Vaati into the Four Swords blade.


[[File:StoneVaati.gif|left|60px]]
The {{Plural|TMC|Figurine|link}} for {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}'s {{Term|TMC|Boss}} forms cannot be won in the {{Term|TMC|Figurine Gallery|link}} without first defeating {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}. However, if {{Term|TMC|Link}} defeats one of {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}'s forms but fails to defeat the next immediate form, the forms {{Term|TMC|Link}} has successfully defeated will become available in the {{Term|TMC|Figurine Gallery}}'s lottery.
Vaati has two forms in this game. The first is Vaati possessing a statue of himself, encased in armor, similar to the Vaati's Transformation form from later in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', and the battle is very much like the battle against [[Cyclok]] in the later ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''. In the second form, he appears as he does in the opening cutscene.
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===''Four Swords Adventures''===
==Other Appearances==
[[File:Vaati FSA.gif|left]][[File:FSA_GBA_Screen_Vaati.gif|right]]
==={{FS|-}} (Himekawa)===
After Link had rescued Zelda and sealed Vaati in ''Four Swords'', [[Hyrule]] was at peace for a time. This changed when [[Ganon]]dorf stole the [[Dark Mirror]] from the [[Temple of Darkness]]. Creating [[Dark Link|Shadow Link]] to kidnap Zelda and the [[Maiden|Shrine Maidens]], Ganondorf tricked Link into releasing the Four Sword, unsealing Vaati in the process.
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In the {{FS|Himekawa}} adaptation, {{Term|FS|Vaati}} mirrors his role from the game; however, when {{Term|FS|Link|link}} first splits into four, the demonic mage appears as a stone golem. After the golem's defeat, {{Term|FS|Vaati}}'s essence escapes to the {{Term|FS|Tower of Winds|link}}. After the four {{Plural|FS|Link}} are separated, he sends {{Term|FS|Big Poe|link}} to the {{Term|FS|Temple of Darkness|link}} to eliminate Red and Blue. Later on, he takes the guise of {{Term|FS|Princess Zelda|link}}, luring {{Term|FS|Link}}'s father into his trap, seeing him as a possible way to kill {{Term|FS|Link}}. This plan is foiled by the {{Plural|FS|Link}} and his father, who destroy the disguise. During the final battle, {{Term|FS|Vaati}} sends the {{Plural|FS|Link}} into a surreal world which he commands, though he is ultimately defeated by the four {{Plural|FS|Link}} and {{Term|FS|Shadow Link|link}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}


During his adventure to save Hyrule, Link found out that Vaati was not the real enemy. Instead, Ganondorf had instigated the ordeal with Vaati to distract Link, allowing Ganondorf the time needed to steal the power of the Hylian Shrine Maidens.
==={{TMC|-}} (Himekawa)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Term|TMC|Vaati}} appears in the {{TMC|Himekawa}}, reprising his role as the main antagonist of the story with his background remaining virtually unchanged, though there are some heavy differences that occur in the final battle. During his final fight with {{Term|TMC|Link|link}}, he assumes a previously unseen form referring to himself as the '''Great Demon Vaati''', in which he adorns new clothes and a helmet. He does not utilize this form for long, however, before becoming {{Term|TMC|Vaati Reborn|link}}. Things go awry as he loses control of the {{Term|TMC|Light Force|link}} while his body goes through an uncontrollable transformation into a form resembling {{Term|TMC|Vaati's Wrath|link}}. He begs to be saved from himself, and {{Term|TMC|Link}} uses the {{Term|TMC|Four Sword|link}} to purify and redeem him; he shrinks back to his original {{Term|TMC|Minish|link}} form, apologizing to everyone for the evil he had committed in his conquest for power.
{{Noncanon|End}}


Over the course of the adventure, Link rescued the Shrine Maidens and Zelda, and restored his good name upon defeating Shadow Link with Zelda's help. At the final battle, Link and his split selves defeated Vaati, and sealed Ganon within the Four Sword with the help of Zelda and the Shrine Maidens. With this, peace returned to Hyrule, and the Four Sword was laid to rest in its shrine. With this being the last tale in the ''Four Swords'' era, Vaati was supposedly finally destroyed in this game.  Whether he actually destroyed Vaati, or merely sealed him inside the [[Dark World]], is unknown.
==={{SSBU|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Spirit Battle
|name= Vaati
|spirit type= Primary
|fighters= {{Stock|SSBU|Ridley|6}}
|team type= Grab
|team power= 10,000
|rank= Ace
|stage= Hyrule Castle
|stage type=
|theme= {{Remix|SSBB|Dark World (Brawl)|SSBU}}
|rules=
|hazards= Heavy Wind
|conditions= {{·}} Dangerously high winds are in effect after a little while<br/>{{·}} The enemy starts the battle with an Ore Club}}
{{Primary Spirit
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In {{SSBU}}, {{Term|Series|Vaati}} appears as a [[Spirit]] with no ability.
{{Noncanon|End}}


It is unknown whether this Link is the same one from ''Four Swords'' or not because a few things have been changed like Link having a Red Shield in ''Four Swords Adventures'' and a Blue Shield in ''Four Swords'' and the Link in ''Four Swords'' sounds like the Link from ''Majora's Mask'' and the Link in ''Four Swords Adventures'' sounds like the Link from ''The Wind Waker''.
==Trivia==
*{{Term|Series|Vaati}}'s laugh closely resembles the {{Term|Series|Happy Mask Salesman|link}}'s.
*{{Term|Series|Vaati}}, in his final demon forms, resembles {{Term|LANS|DethI|link}}, the {{Plural|LANS|Shadow Nightmare|link}}' final form from {{LA}}. The form also resembles a wanted sign at the {{Term|OoT3D|Shooting Gallery|link}} in {{OoT}}.


It is not exactly clear what Vaati's desire was in the ''Four Swords'' series.
==Nomenclature==
{{Term|Series|Vaati}}'s name is a reference to his mastery of [[wind]]. It resembles "vāta," a Sanskrit word for wind, air, and the god thereof.<ref>http://sanskritdictionary.com/?iencoding=iast&q=v%C4%81ta&lang=sans&action=Search</ref> It also bears resemblance to "venti," the Italian word for "winds."  {{Term|Series|Vaati}}'s Japanese name, "Gufū," means "tornado."


==Other appearances==
{{Term|Series|Vaati}}'s English name may also be a reference to the Wind Dukes of Aaqa from ''{{wp|Dungeons & Dragons}}'', who are known as the Vaati, and live on the elemental plane of air and use wind magic.
{{Noncanon}}
===''Four Swords'' (Manga)===
[[File:MangaVaati.png|right|200px|thumb|Appearance of Vaati Reborn in ''The Minish Cap'' Manga.]]
In the [[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (Manga)|''Four Swords'' manga]] adaptation, Vaati mirrors his role from the game.  However, when Link first splits into four, the demonic mage  first appears as a stone golem.  After the golem's defeat, the wispy form of the wind mage escapes to the Tower of Winds.  After the four Links are separated, he sends [[Big Poe]] to the [[Temple of Darkness]] to eliminate Red and Blue.  Later on, he takes the guise of [[Zelda]], luring Link's father into his trap, seeing him as a possible way to kill Link.  This plan is foiled by the Links and his father who destroy the disguise.  At the final battle, Vaati sends the Links into a surreal world which he commands.  But he is ultimately defeated by the four Links and [[Shadow Link]].


===''The Minish Cap'' (Manga)===
The pronunciation of {{Term|Series|Vaati}}'s name has been disputed among fans. Some examples would be "{{Respell|VAH|tee}}" ({{IPA|ˈvɑː.ti}}), "{{Respell|VAH|tie}}" ({{IPA|ˈvɑː.taɪ}}), "{{Respell|VAH|tuh}}" ({{IPA|ˈvɑː.tɨ}}) or "{{Respell|VAY|tay}}" ({{IPA|ˈveɪ.teɪ}}). The weekly show on Wii's Nintendo Channel has confirmed his name is pronounced "{{Respell|VAH|tee}}" ({{IPA|ˈvɑː.ti}}) on its September 29, 2011 broadcast.{{Fact}}
Vaati appears in the [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Manga)|''The Minish Cap'' manga]] version of the game, reprising his role as the main antagonist of the story with his background remaining virtually unchanged though there are some heavy differences that occur in the final battle. During his final fight with [[Link]], he assumes a previously unseen form referring to himself as the '''Great Demon Vaati''', in which he adorns new clothes and a helmet. However, he does not utilize this form for long before assuming his reborn form. However, things go awry as he loses control of the [[Light Force|light power]] whilst his body goes through an uncontrollable transformation into a form resembling his Wrath form, as then he is seen begging to be saved from himself, which Link promptly does, using the [[Four Sword|Holy Sword]]. Unlike the game, the sword purifies and redeems his being as he shrinks back to his original [[Minish]] form, apologizing to everyone for the evil he had committed in his conquest for power.
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==Trivia==
{{Nomenclature}}
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*Vaati's Japanese name "Gufuu" translated into English means "Tornado."
*The pronunciation of Vaati's name has been disputed among fans. Some examples would be "VAH-tee," "Vat-ty,", "Vat-TUH" or "VAY-Tay." [[Nintendo]] has not confirmed a solid pronunciation.
*Vaati's name is similar to ''Venti'', the Italian word for winds.
*In [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Manga)|''The Minish Cap'' manga]], during the final confrontation with Link, Vaati in his first form wears a headpiece that bears slight resemblance to the one [[Midna]] wears in her cursed form.
*Vaati, especially his final demon forms, resembles many things that have appeared in [[The_Legend_of_Zelda_(Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], namely:
**The [[Nightmare]]'s final form from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''.
**Some [[:File:DSC065402.jpg|images]] around the [[Spirit Temple]] in ''Ocarina of Time''.
**The wanted poster in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'''s [[Shooting Gallery]]. though no games had shown an entrance of Vaati at this point.
[[File:Vaati OoT.png|thumb|center|250px|Vaati's likeness on a poster  in ''Ocarina of Time'']]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Four Swords - Vaati.png|Artwork of Vaati
File:FS Vaati Stone Statue.gif|{{Term|FS|Vaati}} from {{FS|-}}
File:Vaati Picori Festival.jpg|Vaati at the Picori Festival
File:FS Vaati Sprite 2.png|{{Term|FS|Vaati}}'s final form from {{FS|-}}
File:FSA Vaati GBA Sprite.png|{{Term|FS|Vaati}}'s final form from {{FSA|-}} on the GBA screen
File:TMC Picori Festival 3.png|{{Term|TMC|Vaati}} at the {{Term|TMC|Picori Festival}} from {{TMC|-}}
File:ShadowLinkMangacolors.png|{{Term|FS|Shadow Link}} with a depiction of {{Term|FS|Vaati}} from the {{FS|-}} manga
File:FS Himekawa Vol 2 JP Title Page.jpg|{{Term|FS|Vaati}} as seen on the volume 2 title page of the {{FS|-}} manga
File:MangaVaati.png|{{Term|TMC|Vaati Reborn}} in {{TMC|-}} manga
File:VaatiManga1.png|One of {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}'s final forms from {{TMC|-}} manga
File:VaatiManga2.png|One of {{Term|TMC|Vaati}}'s final forms from {{TMC|-}} manga
File:TMC (Himakawa) Minish Vaati.png|Vaati's Minish form from {{TMC|-}} manga
File:TMC (Himekawa) Vaati.png|Vaati in the manga
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Vaati Reborn|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Vaati Transfigured|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Vaati's Wrath|link}}


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Latest revision as of 10:16, 21 April 2024

Vaati is a recurring character and Boss in The Legend of Zelda series.(FS | FSA | TMC)[9][name references needed] A former Minish who became obsessed with obtaining ultimate power and was corrupted by evil, Vaati is the main antagonist of Four Swords and The Minish Cap and the central antagonist of Four Swords Adventures. Much like Ganondorf, he appears in both humanoid and monstrous forms, although the former only appears in The Minish Cap.

Biography

Four Swords

Vaati appears in Four Swords as a mage that kidnaps many beautiful maidens and brings them to his Palace in the sky. He no longer has memories of his life as a Minish.[10] At that moment, a hero wielding the legendary Four Sword appeared. Using the Sword, he split his body in four to defeat Vaati and seal him away inside the Four Sword in the Four Sword Sanctuary.

The seal on Vaati was apparently weakened over time, and in time Vaati managed to break out of his prison within the Four Sword. In order to commemorate his return, Vaati kidnapped Princess Zelda and took her to his Palace to become his bride.[11] After traveling over three different lands and the Dungeons they contained, the four Links confront Vaati in his Palace, the seat of his power. After an arduous battle, Link is able to reseal Vaati into the Four Sword.

Vaati has two forms in Four Swords. The first is Vaati possessing a statue of himself encased in armor, and the second is him appearing as he does in the opening cutscene.

Four Swords Adventures

Vaati appears in Four Swords Adventures, resurrected after Ganondorf tricks Link into drawing the Four Sword and releasing him. After cursing the Royal Jewel, Ganondorf used the darkness that Vaati spread to steal the Force Gems from Hyrule, empowering himself.

During his adventure to save Hyrule, Link finds evidence that Vaati is not his only enemy, and eventually learns that Ganondorf was behind the theft of the Trident and Dark Mirror, and thus the power behind Shadow Link.

Link rescues the Shrine Maidens and Princess Zelda, and restores his good name upon defeating Shadow Link with Princess Zelda's help. At the final battle, Link and his split selves defeat Vaati for good, and seal Ganon within the Four Sword with the help of Princess Zelda and the Shrine Maidens. With this, peace returns to Hyrule, and the Four Sword is laid to rest in its shrine.[12]

The Minish Cap

Figurine Gallery
Figurine
Number
005
Description

When the young Minish donned Ezlo's
magic cap, he took this evil form. Now,
he searches for the light force in his
quest to become all-powerful.

Figurine
Number
046
Description

Before he became a sorcerer, he was
a simple Minish. He had always been
entranced by the evil that lives in
the hearts of men...

Figurine
Number
134
Description

The sorcerer Vaati took this form
after draining the power of the light
force from Princess Zelda. The evil
beams from his eyes are devastating.

Figurine
Number
135
Description

Once Vaati's body has been shattered,
this dark form rises up, all that
remains of the evil sorcerer. Only the
sacred Four Sword can defeat him.

Figurine
Number
136
Description

This is the embodiment of purest evil,
the final form of the power-mad Vaati.
Its mind is consumed with a hunger for
destruction. Find its weakness.

FigurineNumberDescription
005

When the young Minish donned Ezlo's
magic cap, he took this evil form. Now,
he searches for the light force in his
quest to become all-powerful.

046

Before he became a sorcerer, he was
a simple Minish. He had always been
entranced by the evil that lives in
the hearts of men...

134

The sorcerer Vaati took this form
after draining the power of the light
force from Princess Zelda. The evil
beams from his eyes are devastating.

135

Once Vaati's body has been shattered,
this dark form rises up, all that
remains of the evil sorcerer. Only the
sacred Four Sword can defeat him.

136

This is the embodiment of purest evil,
the final form of the power-mad Vaati.
Its mind is consumed with a hunger for
destruction. Find its weakness.

The Minish Cap Manual Descriptionhide ▲
The Minish Cap logo
Vaati
The champion of this year’s sword-fighting tournament. Nobody knows where he came from, and nobody knows who he is.

Vaati's history is explored in The Minish Cap, revealing him to have once been a Minish that lived in the Minish Realm as Ezlo's apprentice.[7][13] Over time, Vaati became fascinated with the evil in the hearts of men and began to desire power.[14] He learned the legends of the Picori Blade and Light Force, two gifts that the Minish gave to the Humans. These gifts were used by the Hero of Men to seal away the evil terrorizing Hyrule. Vaati decided to go to Hyrule and look for the Light Force, a relic said to be the source of unlimited magical power.[15]

Since the portal between Hyrule and the Minish Realm was about to open, Ezlo created a gift for the Humans. He fashioned the Mage's Cap, a powerful magical cap that was able to grant the wishes of the one who wears it. Vaati put on the Cap without permission and transformed into a sorcerer.[16][17] In order to spite his master and show off his new power, Vaati Cursed Ezlo, turning him into a living cap.[18] Before leaving, Vaati revealed his plan to cross into the Human world through the Minish Door and obtain absolute power.[19]

Vaati learned that the Picori Blade was being used to seal Bound Chest, which he assumed contained the Light Force.[20] He decided to enter the Sword-Fighting Tournament in the Picori Festival, as the winner had the honor of touching the Blade.[21][22] As he approaches it, he blasts away the guards protecting it and breaks the Picori Blade, releasing all the evil contained in the Bound Chest. Princess Zelda is guarded by a mysterious power that Vaati recognizes, and he turns her to stone to prevent her from interfering with his plans.[23] To his surprise, the Bound Chest did not contain anything other than the monsters, but he vows to continue searching for the Light Force.[24]

To aid in his search, Vaati impersonates King Daltus and orders the Vassals of Hyrule to search for the Light Force.[25][26] Vaati learns that the location of the Light Force will be revealed if the Picori Blade is reforged and infused with the Four Elements,[27] and allows Link and Ezlo to continue their quest.[28][29] The two eventually unlock a hidden room in the Elemental Sanctuary containing stained glass that reveals the Light Force to have been residing within Princess Zelda all along.[30][31] Vaati thanks them before knocking Link out and teleporting to look for Princess Zelda.

By the time Link reaches Vaati, he has already managed to extract some of the Light Force from Princess Zelda and transforms into a tall sorcerer form called Vaati Reborn.[32] Link defeats this form with the power of the Four Sword, and Vaati transforms into a demonic one-eyed black orb called Vaati Transfigured. He is vanquished again, however, expressing disbelief that he could be bested by a child despite having the power of a god.[33] As a result of this defeat, Dark Hyrule Castle begins to collapse shortly after Princess Zelda is restored, forcing her and Link to escape to the Palace Courtyard.[34][35][36] In his anger, Vaati transforms yet again, this time into a larger, more powerful version of his second form called Vaati's Wrath.[37] He also prevents Link from accessing the Elemental Sanctuary, gloating about how he has become the master of the universe before warping him to another realm.[38] He is defeated again, however, and upon the final blow being dealt, he again expresses disbelief that he was defeated by Link despite his gaining part of the Light Force.[39] Princess Zelda uses the Mage's Cap to restore the damage Vaati had done,[40] destroying the Cap in the process.[41]

The Figurines for Vaati's Boss forms cannot be won in the Figurine Gallery without first defeating Vaati. However, if Link defeats one of Vaati's forms but fails to defeat the next immediate form, the forms Link has successfully defeated will become available in the Figurine Gallery's lottery.

Other Appearances

Four Swords (Himekawa)

Non-Canon Information

In the Four Swords manga by Akira Himekawa adaptation, Vaati mirrors his role from the game; however, when Link first splits into four, the demonic mage appears as a stone golem. After the golem's defeat, Vaati's essence escapes to the Tower of Winds. After the four Links are separated, he sends Big Poe to the Temple of Darkness to eliminate Red and Blue. Later on, he takes the guise of Princess Zelda, luring Link's father into his trap, seeing him as a possible way to kill Link. This plan is foiled by the Links and his father, who destroy the disguise. During the final battle, Vaati sends the Links into a surreal world which he commands, though he is ultimately defeated by the four Links and Shadow Link.

The Minish Cap (Himekawa)

Non-Canon Information

Vaati appears in the The Minish Cap manga by Akira Himekawa, reprising his role as the main antagonist of the story with his background remaining virtually unchanged, though there are some heavy differences that occur in the final battle. During his final fight with Link, he assumes a previously unseen form referring to himself as the Great Demon Vaati, in which he adorns new clothes and a helmet. He does not utilize this form for long, however, before becoming Vaati Reborn. Things go awry as he loses control of the Light Force while his body goes through an uncontrollable transformation into a form resembling Vaati's Wrath. He begs to be saved from himself, and Link uses the Four Sword to purify and redeem him; he shrinks back to his original Minish form, apologizing to everyone for the evil he had committed in his conquest for power.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Non-Canon Information
Vaati — Spirit Battle Information
Vaati
Primary Spirit
No. 255 		Team Power Grab | 10,000 Rank ★★★ ACE Fighter(s)
Stage Hyrule Castle Theme "Dark World (Brawl)" Ridley
Rule(s) — Hazard(s) Heavy Wind
Condition(s)
 • Dangerously high winds are in effect after a little while
 • The enemy starts the battle with an Ore Club
Vaati — Spirit Information

Vaati
No. 255
Lv. 1 		Type GRAB Strength 1721
Rank ★★★ ACE Defense 1408
Slot(s) ⎔⎔ Power 3129
Trait —
This Spirit has no Trait.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Vaati appears as a Spirit with no ability.

Trivia

Nomenclature

Vaati's name is a reference to his mastery of wind. It resembles "vāta," a Sanskrit word for wind, air, and the god thereof.[42] It also bears resemblance to "venti," the Italian word for "winds." Vaati's Japanese name, "Gufū," means "tornado."

Vaati's English name may also be a reference to the Wind Dukes of Aaqa from Dungeons & Dragons, who are known as the Vaati, and live on the elemental plane of air and use wind magic.

The pronunciation of Vaati's name has been disputed among fans. Some examples would be "VAH-tee" (/ˈvɑː.ti/), "VAH-tie" (/ˈvɑː.taɪ/), "VAH-tuh" (/ˈvɑː.tɨ/) or "VAY-tay" (/ˈveɪ.teɪ/). The weekly show on Wii's Nintendo Channel has confirmed his name is pronounced "VAH-tee" (/ˈvɑː.ti/) on its September 29, 2011 broadcast.[citation needed]

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • グフー (Gufū) (FSA | TMC)
  • 風の魔神 (Kaze no Majin) (FSA)
  • From the Japanese word for tornado, 颶風 (Gufū).
  • Wind Devil
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
  • Vaati (FSA | TMC)
  • Herr der Winde (FSA)
  • Same as English.
  • Lord of the Winds
The Italian Republic
Italian
Vaati (FS | FSA)[43][44]
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

  • Vaati from Four Swords

    Vaati from Four Swords

  • Vaati's final form from Four Swords

    Vaati's final form from Four Swords

  • Vaati's final form from Four Swords Adventures on the GBA screen

    Vaati's final form from Four Swords Adventures on the GBA screen

  • Vaati at the Picori Festival from The Minish Cap

    Vaati at the Picori Festival from The Minish Cap

  • Shadow Link with a depiction of Vaati from the Four Swords manga

    Shadow Link with a depiction of Vaati from the Four Swords manga

  • Vaati as seen on the volume 2 title page of the Four Swords manga

    Vaati as seen on the volume 2 title page of the Four Swords manga

  • Vaati Reborn in The Minish Cap manga

    Vaati Reborn in The Minish Cap manga

  • One of Vaati's final forms from The Minish Cap manga

    One of Vaati's final forms from The Minish Cap manga

  • One of Vaati's final forms from The Minish Cap manga

    One of Vaati's final forms from The Minish Cap manga

  • Vaati's Minish form from The Minish Cap manga

    Vaati's Minish form from The Minish Cap manga

  • Vaati in the manga

    Vaati in the manga

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "With the ability to manipulate the wind, Vaati calls himself the Wind Mage, and takes over the Palace of Winds." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 82)
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 262
  3. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 154 (FSA)
  4. ↑ "So this is the true form of the sorcerer Vaati!" — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  5. ↑ "It tells the origin story of the sacred Four Sword, as well as the Wind Sorcerer Vaati, which both previously appeared in Four Swords." (Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 268)
  6. ↑ "The Immortal Demon, Vaati" — Chapter Title (Four Swords (Himekawa))
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Link... I feel I owe you an explanation of what has happened. You see, Vaati and I are both Minish." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  8. ↑ "Before he became a sorcerer, he was a simple Minish. He had always been entranced by the evil that lives in the hearts of men..." — Figurine (The Minish Cap)
  9. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 210 (FS | FSA | TMC)
  10. ↑ "Vaati, the Wind Mage: Vaati, who has no memory of his life as a Picori, goes on a mindless rampage. With the ability to manipulate the wind, Vaati calls himself the Wind Mage, and takes over the Palace of Winds." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 82)
  11. ↑ "The kidnapped Princess Zelda: Vaati kidnaps Princess Zelda to make her his bride in commemoration of his resurrection, not to obtain the Light Force." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 82)
  12. ↑ "After being sealed and resurrected, [Vaati] is finally defeated." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 121)
  13. ↑ "I was once a famous sage and a renowned Minish craftsman. Vaati was only a boy when I took him on as my apprentice." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  14. ↑ "But...he became enchanted by the wickedness in the hearts of men." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  15. ↑ "Well, you call it light force, but it is a source of limitless magical power." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  16. ↑ "One day, Vaati took a hat I made for the humans--my pride and joy. It granted the wishes of its wearer. He put it on without permission..." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  17. ↑ "I am a sorcerer now, and my power is beyond compare! No longer will I tire away as your apprentice! Now, all shall call ME master!" — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  18. ↑ "Tell me, how does it feel, my sorcerer's curse? Do you see, Ezlo? I am truly your master now, and you cannot stop me." — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  19. ↑ "This year, on the day that comes but once a century, the portal opens. And when it does, I shall claim the light force as my own. I will be transformed, perfect, and there will be none who can stop me..." — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  20. ↑ "The Picori Blade and the Bound Chest spoken of in Hylian lore... This chest must hold that which I seek!" — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  21. ↑ "Whoever wins the competition earns the honor of touching the sacred blade." — Minister Potho (The Minish Cap)
  22. ↑ "As victor, I've earned the right to approach the Picori Blade..." — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  23. ↑ "The princess with the mystic aura... ...The power that was gifted to the people of Hyrule still flows within the veins of the ladies of its royal family? Interesting... If I leave you now, you'll only cause me trouble later. That will never do. To stone with you!" — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  24. ↑ "Empty? There was nothing in there but those monsters? What is the meaning of this? Well, I know the force I'm after is somewhere out there. I'm in no hurry. I can take my time searching for it. Heh heh heh..." — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  25. ↑ "Vaati disguised himself as the king to search for the light force." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  26. ↑ "The golden light force of limitless magical power... I want it!!! It is somewhere here in Hyrule! Go now, and bring me this power! Waste no time! Go forth at once, and bring me the light force!" — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  27. ↑ "When the blade has been infused with the four elements, the way to the light force shall open. So it is told in the legends of the Wind Tribe. Vaati himself may already know this." — Siroc (The Minish Cap)
  28. ↑ "Ezlo, you really are too kind. First, you give me my magic cap, and then you guide me here!" — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  29. ↑ "When he learned of this place, he waited for us to reforge the blade." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  30. ↑ "Hmmm... How interesting... Look at the images on the stained glass... I bet those pictures show us where the light force is hidden..." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  31. ↑ "The truth about the light force within Princess Zelda is depicted here." — N/A (The Minish Cap)
  32. ↑ "I have not yet drained all of the light force housed in Princess Zelda. But what I have should suffice... I shall be transformed! Unstoppable!" — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  33. ↑ "What... What is this madness? I have the power of a god! I have unstoppable might!!! How could I lose to a child?!?" — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  34. ↑ "Link, thank you so much for saving me. When I was turned to stone, I saw visions of you, as if in a dream." — Princess Zelda (The Minish Cap)
  35. ↑ "It looks like the curse has been broken. I'm glad we made it in time." — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  36. ↑ "No! The castle's collapsing! It's too dangerous here. Quickly! We must escape from the castle!" — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
    "Hrmm... The door is blocked! We have no choice... Head back to the sanctuary!" — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  37. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 81
  38. ↑ "Heh heh heh heh... You will not escape, boy! Now, you will see the true power of the light force... For I have become Vaati, the master of this world!" — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  39. ↑ "Fool! I... But the light force... My power... I had such power..." — Vaati (The Minish Cap)
  40. ↑ "If one with a just heart wears this cap, things can be made right again. Princess Zelda! Let your wishes be made real!" — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  41. ↑ "The hat is falling apart. It's overflowing with the power of life!" — Ezlo (The Minish Cap)
  42. ↑ http://sanskritdictionary.com/?iencoding=iast&q=v%C4%81ta&lang=sans&action=Search
  43. ↑ "Io sono Vaati, il grande Signore dei Venti" — Vaati (Four Swords, Italian localization)
  44. ↑ "Tanto tempo fa, nel regno di Hyrule, apparve un mago del vento di nome Vaati." — N/A (Four Swords Adventures, Italian localization)
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