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|pronunciation= {{IPA|ˈmɪdnə}} {{Respell|MID|nə}}<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= From Twilight Princess, Midna and Agitha join the battle. |published= August 4, 2014|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_DZtTR3zu0&t=10m1s|title= Hyrule Warriors Direct|site= YouTube}}</ref>

|TP= Twilight Princess<ref name="Twilight Princess">{{Cite|Midna... Foolish {{Color|TPHD Red|Twilight Princess}}... The {{Color|TPHD Red|curse}} on you cannot be {{Color|TPHD Red|broken}}... It was placed on you by the magic of {{Color|TPHD Red|my god}}! The {{Color|TPHD Red|power}} you held as {{Color|TPHD Red|leader of the Twili}} will never return!|Zant|TPHD}}</ref>, Leader of the Twili<ref name="Twilight Princess"/>

|HW= Twilight Princess<ref>{{Cite|Midna, Twilight Princess|Tutorials|HWDE}}</ref>

|gender= Female<ref name="curse">{{Cite Book|quote= Midna: Princess of the Twilight Realm. A curse placed upon her by Zant causes her to physically transform and lose her magical abilities. In the Light World, she appears as a shadow.|book= HH |publisher= |page= 114}}</ref>

|era= {{Term|TPHD|Era of Twilight|link}}

|voiceactor= [[Akiko Koumoto]]

{{Term/Store|Midna||Series, TP, TPHD, MNPTP}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 276 {{Exp Game|TP}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Eee hee hee! Welcome to the world of Picross.<br/><br/>I'm Midna.|Midna|MNPTP}}</ref> She is a resident of the {{Term|TPHD|Twilight Realm|link}} and a descendant of the ancient {{Term|TPHD|Twili|link}} people.<ref name="Descendant">{{Cite|Do you now understand what I am? I'm a {{Color|TPHD Red|descendant}} of the tribe that was banished to the {{Color|TPHD Red|Twilight Realm}}!|Midna|TPHD}}</ref>  

==={{TP|-}}===

Midna is one of the Twili, a race descended from wielders of powerful and evil magic who were banished to an alternate dimension by the goddesses [[Din (Goddess)|Din]], [[Farore (Goddess)|Farore]], and [[Nayru (Goddess)|Nayru]] after an event known as the [[Interloper War]].<ref name="Descendant"/><ref>{{Cite|What do you think happened to the magic wielders who tried to rule the Sacred Realm? They were banished. They were chased across the sacred lands of Hyrule and driven into another realm by the goddesses.|Midna|TP}}</ref> This alternate dimension, out of which the sublimated descendants could only exist as shadows, eventually became known as the Twilight Realm.<ref>{{Cite|It was another world entirely... The antithesis of Hyrule, where the sun shines bright. Eventually, most came to call it the Twilight Realm, and from it, none could return to the world of light...|Midna|TP}}</ref>  

Prior to the events of {{TP|-}}, [[Zant]], one of the Twili, overthrew Midna from her throne and placed a curse on her, giving her the imp form that she maintains for most of the game and depriving her of the magical powers that are granted to the leader of the Twili.<ref name="curse"/><ref>{{Cite|But would they acknowledge me as their king? No! And as such, I was denied the magic powers befitting our ruler.|Zant|TP}}</ref> Midna, already in possession of a [[Fused Shadow]], leaves the Twilight Realm and witnesses [[Wolf Link|Link as a wolf]] being taken away by a [[Shadow Beast]].<ref>{{Cite|As a ruler who fled her people, I'm hardly qualified to forgive you. In our world, we've long believed that the Hero would appear as a divine beast. That's why when I found you, I thought I could use you, Link.|Midna|TP}}</ref> Knowing the Twili legend that the Hero would appear as a "divine beast," Midna follows Link to his prison cell in the [[Castle Sewers]] and tells him that she will help him escape if Link does exactly as he is told.<ref>{{Cite|But in exchange for my help, you have to do EXACTLY as I say!|Midna|TP}}</ref> At first, she seems to be a strange, dark creature with an agenda of her own and little regard for [[Link]],<ref>{{Cite|And I only cared about returning our world to normal... I didn't care what happened to the world of light, not at all.|Midna|TP}}</ref> but she ends up changing her attitude towards those who are willing to help her.<ref name=Quote2>{{Cite|But after witnessing the selfless lengths that Princess Zelda and you have gone to... Your sacrifices... I now know, in the bottom of my heart, that I must save this world, too. There is no other way.|Midna|TP}}</ref> The pair eventually exit the sewers and go to a tower in [[Hyrule Castle]] to meet with [[Princess Zelda]], whom Midna mockingly calls "Twilight Princess" and blames for Hyrule's current state.<ref name=Quote3>{{Cite|Poor thing, he has no idea where this is or what's happened... So, don't you think you should explain to him what you've managed to do? You owe him that much... ...Twilight Princess! Eee hee!|Midna|TP}}</ref>  

After the meeting with Zelda, Midna reminds Link that he must still save [[Ilia]] and the rest of the [[Ordon Village|Ordon]] children that were kidnapped, saying that she will be happy to help the young hero if he acts like her "servant."<ref>{{Cite|I guess a promise is a promise, so I'll let you go back to where you first tumbled into twilight... But...are you really sure you should be going back? Are you sure you aren't forgetting anything important? Eee hee! Do you want to save them? Well, in that case, little Midna would be happy to help you! But... Well, you'd have to be my servant...and like a servant, you'd have to do exactly as I say!|Midna|TP}}</ref> Once Link finds the first [[Fused Shadow]] in the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple|link}}, Midna reveals that was the item that she was looking for, but refuses to tell Link their exact purpose or what she plans to do with them.<ref>{{Cite|Eee hee hee! Well done! That's...what I was looking for. That's a Fused Shadow. It's what the light spirit called dark power... There's a total of three Fused Shadows. I think the other light spirits have the rest... If you want to know exactly what Fused Shadows are... Well, maybe I'll tell you if you find the other two.|Midna|TP}}</ref> The power of the Fused Shadows can be used to destroy Zant, returning Midna and the other Twili to their true form.<ref name=Quote4>{{Cite|Remember what Faron the light spirit said... He said you would need the Fused Shadows to defeat the dark overlord Zant and save the world...|Midna|TP}}</ref> Midna does not tell Link, however, that she wants the Fused Shadows for the benefit of herself and her world.

Upon collecting all Fused Shadows, Zant confronts Link and Midna in the [[Spring of the Spirit Lanayru]] and easily takes the Fused Shadows from them. He then tries to persuade Midna to join his side, but after she refuses, he holds her up in front of the [[Light Spirit]] [[Lanayru (Spirit)|Lanayru]], who gravely injures Midna by overexposing her to its light. With Link now once again as a wolf and Midna nearing death, the young hero takes her to Princess Zelda in Hyrule Castle.<ref>{{Cite|And that, Midna, is why... I need you. Not just for me, but for all of our people... Lend me your power. So be it... I will return you to the light world you covet!|Zant|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Link, hero chosen by the goddesses... Go to the princess locked away in the castle.|Spirit of Light|TP}}</ref> The dying Midna, no longer caring for her sake, asks that Zelda tell Link how to break his curse since he is the only one who can defeat Zant.<ref>{{Cite|Please... Please tell me... How do we break...the curse on this one? This...is the one... You need him...to save your world! That's why... Princess... Please...You must help Link...|Midna|TP}}</ref> As a last request, Midna pleads to Zelda to inform Link where he can find the [[Mirror of Twilight]].<ref>{{Cite|Princess... I have one last request... Can you tell him...where to find the Mirror of Twilight?|Midna|TP}}</ref> Zelda, realizing who Midna really is and touched by her consideration of the world of light despite her injuries, chooses to revive the Twili by transferring her soul to Midna's body,<ref name=ZeldaRescuesMidna>{{Cite|Midna... I believe I understand now just who and what you are... Despite your mortal injuries, you act in our stead... These dark times are the result of our deeds, yet it is you who have reaped the penalty. Accept this now, Midna. I pass it to you...|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Once Princess Zelda's spirit, which remained inside Midna, was returned to her body, she defended Link using the Light Arrows.|book= HH |publisher= |page= 117}}</ref> disappearing in the process. After seeing the selfless acts made by Link and Zelda, Midna has a change of heart and vows to help save Hyrule from Zant.<ref name=Quote2/> The duo eventually arrive at Gerudo Desert, where Midna asks for Link's help in finding the [[Mirror of Twilight]], their last potential link to Zant.<ref>{{Cite|Hey, but listen, Link... I've got a little favor to ask... Would you mind coming with me to find something called the Mirror of Twilight? It's hidden somewhere in Hyrule... Yes, the Mirror of Twilight... Our last potential link to Zant!|Midna|TP}}</ref>

Eventually, Midna and Link reach the [[Mirror Chamber]] and find that the Mirror of Twilight has been broken into four [[Mirror Shards]], with only one of them remaining in the Mirror. After learning the locations of the remaining three Shards from the [[Sages]], the pair find them and return to the Mirror Chamber to complete the Mirror, where the Sages reveal that Midna is the true Twilight Princess and ruler of the Twili race,<ref>{{Cite|I hope you can find it in yourself to forgive our carelessness... O Twilight Princess.|Sage|TP}}</ref> not Zelda, who had previously been defined as the Twilight Princess by Midna herself,<ref name=Quote3/> presumably to keep a cover on her identity. Zant, after usurping the throne from Midna, placed a curse on her that gave her the form she maintains for most of the game. This curse could presumably not be lifted until [[Ganondorf]], the source of Zant's power, was defeated.<ref name="Twilight Princess"/>

[[File:TP Midna Using Fused Shadows.png|thumb|right|220px|Midna's transformation]]

Once Link has defeated Zant in battle, Midna is shocked to see that her curse is not lifted, which would enable her to regain her powers. Angered, she uses only a fraction of the power that the Fused Shadows hold to destroy Zant, and is utterly bewildered by their power.<ref>{{Cite|I... I used just a fraction of the power that's in me now... I did THAT using only a fraction of my ancestors' magic?!|Midna|TP}}</ref> With the help of her ancestors' magic, Midna transforms into a giant, spider-like beast with a large pole-arm weapon to break the pyramid-shaped barrier around [[Hyrule Castle]], allowing the duo entry into the Castle hall where Ganondorf and Zelda are located. Link, after a small confrontation between Midna and Ganondorf, successfully drives Ganondorf from out of [[Puppet Zelda|Zelda's body]]. However, because Ganondorf's spirit reappears, Midna chooses to sacrifice herself by using the Fused Shadows' power once again in an attempt to destroy Ganondorf. Before doing so, she warps Link and Zelda out of the Castle before she transforms into the spider-like beast, fully intent on killing Ganondorf. Outside of the Castle, Link and Zelda witness an explosion coming from Hyrule Castle, but it is soon revealed that Midna's sacrifice was in vain: shortly thereafter, Ganondorf is seen holding up the helmet part of the Fused Shadows that was Midna's trademark garment, breaking it in his hand to symbolize her defeat.

After Link, with assistance from Zelda, defeats Ganondorf once and for all, the Light Spirits revive Midna and break the curse placed on her by Ganondorf's magic, allowing Midna to regain her true form. In a comical moment when Link first sees her true form, she is amused by his silence and asks, "Am I so beautiful that you've no words left?"<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TPHD Blue|What? Say something! Am I so beautiful that you've no words left?}}|Midna|TPHD}}</ref>

Before returning to the Twilight Realm, Midna bids Link and Princess Zelda farewell in the Mirror Chamber and tells them to remember that there is always another world bound to the one that currently exists.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TPHD Blue|Well...I guess this is farewell, huh? Light and shadow can't mix, as we all know. But... Never forget that there's another world bound to this one.}}|Midna|TPHD}}</ref><!-- <ref>{{Cite|Shadow and light are two sides of the same coin... One cannot exist without the other. I know now the reason the goddesses left the Mirror of Twilight in this world... They left it because it was their design that we should meet. Yes... That is what I believe.|Princess Zelda|TPHD}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TPHD Blue|Zelda... Your words are kind, and your heart is true. If all in Hyrule are like you... Then maybe you'll do all right.}}|Midna|TPHD}}</ref> --> She then addresses the young hero with "I... see you later."  She sheds a single tear which, upon contact with the Mirror of Twilight, destroys it completely, severing the only link between the two worlds.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TPHD Blue|Thank you... Well, the princess spoke truly: as long as that mirror's around, we could meet again... Link... I... See you later...}}|Midna|TPHD}}</ref> She quickly runs to the platform to be taken back to the Twilight Realm, smiling at Link as she does so, before disappearing into her world completely.

Standing a head taller than Princess Zelda, Midna possesses orange hair, red eyes and a pale blueish complexion from the [[Twilight Realm]]. She wears a hooded cloak in similar design to Zant's leading some to believe that this may be some kind of royalty garb. With this, she wears a half-dress that reveals one leg bare, with a shackle, and a headdress (or crown). Her design has an "air of the Middle East" to it.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= If Zelda is a Western-style princess, Midna has the air of the Middle East. |book= HH |publisher= |page= 172}}</ref>

Midna's function in the game is like that of Link's previous companions: she helps the player learn the controls for the game and often gives Link hints on what to do or where to go next. When Link is a [[Wolf Link|Wolf]], Midna will ride on top of him and be able to create an energy field to help the young hero lock on to enemies and defeat them easily, as seen in the case of [[Shadow Beast]]s. Players can choose to talk to Midna at any time by pressing the "Z" button on the GameCube controller or up on the Directional Pad on the Wii Remote. When Wolf Link is in a certain area or near a faraway platform, Midna's icon will flash, which, when pressed, will make Midna float over to that area that Wolf Link can jump to. This is especially helpful to Link since it allows him to reach otherwise inaccessible platforms. Obtaining the [[Shadow Crystal]] later on in the game will allow Midna to switch Link between human and wolf as desired.

[[File:Midnailia.jpg|thumb|right|Midna pretending to be Ilia]]

Throughout the course of the game, Midna portrays several abilities both in the Light and Twilight worlds. The most notable one is that she is able to [[warping|warp]] Link through the portals of the Twilight at any given time (provided that Link can transform into a wolf without anyone noticing him).<ref>{{Cite|I'll use my power to take you to the location of the open portal... Pick where you want to go.|Midna|TP}}</ref> She seems to do this with ease, and is capable of it with any kind of object or person: at one point, Midna warps a bridge and a giant rock from [[Death Mountain]] in order to help Link during his quest.<ref>{{Cite|When most people enter the twilight, they can't come out this easily. You'd better be grateful!|Midna|TP}}</ref> Another ability seen in the beginning of {{TP|-}} is the capability of walking through walls and other objects, as witnessed when she easily disintegrates and reintegrates as she gets through Link's cell in Hyrule Castle. Moreover, she can easily change her appearance and transform into other people: Midna changes her appearance to look exactly like [[Ilia]] and [[Colin]] as she reminds Link of who else he needs to rescue.

After Link gathers a sword and a shield for Midna to use, she tries to use them, but is displeased by their power, so she vanishes them into the Twilight and keeps them for Link until they are needed. She can also hide in the light world as Link's shadow while he's in his human form.<ref>{{Cite|I want to keep a low profile, so I'll hide in your shadow when you're human, but I can change you whenever.|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Do you mind if I continue to hide as your shadow while you're in human form?|Midna|TP}}</ref> Once he turns into Wolf Link, she can use her hair to pull switches or make a power field around her for Wolf Link to attack enemies within that range.<ref>{{Cite|You just hold down [B] and I'll expand an energy field, so enclose all the enemies within it and release!|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Press and hold [B] and I'll put up a dark energy field... You trap all of these guys inside of it and then release the button!|Midna|TP}}</ref>

These powers are just some of the many other abilities that Midna seems to possess, another being that she easily frees Wolf Link from his chain and imprisonment by simply concentrating a small ball of energy between her hands. The most important power contained within the true Twilight Princess is the ability to utterly shatter the Mirror of Twilight. Zant, the Usurper King, was only able to destroy the mirror into fragments,<ref>{{Cite|Only the true leader of the Twili can utterly destroy the Mirror of Twilight...so Zant could merely break it into pieces.|Sage|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Zant could only break the Mirror of Twilight into shards... He couldn't utterly shatter it.|Midna|TP}}</ref> and it's only Midna's true powers that can completely obliterate the Mirror.<ref>{{Cite|Only the true ruler of the Twili can destroy the Mirror of Twilight.|Midna|TP}}</ref>

Upon meeting Link while he is in wolf form, Midna suggests a deal: she will help him escape from his prison if he does exactly as she says. Midna is often condescending to Link, frequently jeering at him. As they progress further on their adventure, Midna and Link grow closer. When Zant attacks both Link and Midna, she pleads for him to help himself, and carry on with their quest.<ref>{{Cite|Fine... Link... You can... You can get to the woods...on your own, right?|Midna|TP}}</ref> She admits that she initially intended to use Link as a tool to gather the Fused Shadows and crush Zant, not caring about the [[Light World]] and its destiny. However, after witnessing the heroism of both Link and Zelda, the latter having sacrificed herself to save Midna (by infusing her with her life force and thus losing her physical form), she gains respect for the people of the light, wanting to do everything in her grasp to save both worlds.<ref name=Quote2/>

From then on, Link and Midna maintain a strong friendship, and she is far less disdainful and more amiable and kind to him. Towards the end, Midna sacrifices herself as a last desperate attempt to kill Ganondorf, sending Link and Zelda to safety. She appears to be defeated, and Link mourns her death after killing Ganondorf. Shortly after the Light Spirits restore her, and with Ganondorf's power lifted, she is in her true form. Noticing Link's surprise, she jokingly says to him: "What? Say something! Am I so beautiful that you have no words left?," somewhat of a fourth-wall jab at Link being a silent protagonist.

Link, Princess Zelda and Midna return to the [[Mirror of Twilight]], where the latter breaks it, to both Zelda and Link's surprise, seemingly sealing the worlds of Light and Twilight from each other forever, as only the true ruler of the Twilight Realm can destroy the Mirror. Shedding a single tear (which is used to destroy the Mirror), her parting words are "Link... I... See you later." However, this is not what the Japanese text literally translates to. Her last words, in Japanese, were "リンク…ま…またな…", which translates to "Link...s...see you."

When Link first meets Zelda, Midna addresses her as "Twilight Princess,"<ref name=Quote3/> and seems to be very aggressive and supercilious of her and her decision to choose Hyrule being turned to Twilight over death. Midna often mocks Zelda throughout the game.<ref>{{Cite|But Zant will never be my king! I have nothing but scorn for his supposed strength. Not that your Zelda is much better...|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|It still appalls me that this world of light is controlled by that princess. A carefree youth, a life of luxury. How does that teach duty?|Midna|TP}}</ref><ref name=Quote3/> It isn't until Zelda sacrifices herself, imbuing Midna with her light to save her life that she gains respect for her and the people of the light.<ref name=Quote2/>

During the final battle, Ganondorf possesses Zelda's body, and Midna tries to use her own to protect the princess. When this fails, Midna looks ready to attack Zelda, but softens and sadly places her hand on Zelda's cheek, and is attacked by [[Possessed Zelda|Ganon's Puppet Zelda]]. When she awakens from the attack, Midna uses the [[Fused Shadows]] to eradicate Ganon's presence from Zelda, placing her out of harm's way. When Dark Beast Ganon is defeated, the light Zelda gave Midna is returned to her. Zelda says that her and Midna's hearts were as one briefly, and she understands Midna's suffering.<ref>{{Cite|Say nothing, Midna... Your heart and mine were as one, however briefly...|Princess Zelda|TP}}</ref>

When Ganondorf resurfaces later, Midna sacrifices herself to attempt to defeat him, and warps Link and Zelda outside the Castle to safety. Although it appears as if she has died, Midna is later returned to her true form after Ganon's defeat. At the [[Mirror of Twilight]], Midna intends to leave and says that light and shadow cannot mix.<ref>{{Cite|Light and shadow can't mix, as we all know.|Midna|TP}}</ref> The true Twilight Princess says "your words are kind, and your heart is true."

The Usurper King [[Zant]] turned the Twilight Princess, Midna, into an imp to prevent her from retaking the throne and as punishment for defying him. Midna seeks nothing else than to destroy him, using Link to collect pieces of the [[Fused Shadows]] that may defeat Zant.<ref name=Quote4/> Nothing is known of Zant and Midna's previous relationship, but it is nothing but hatred when the game begins. Fans speculate that Zant and Midna both belong to the royal family, hence Zant's expectation that he would ascend to the throne.

In {{SSBB}}, Midna appears as two [[Sticker]]s and a [[Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Trophy]]. "Midna's Lament" also appears as an unlockable song which plays on the [[Bridge of Eldin]] stage.

{{SSBTrophy|SSBB|header=yes}}

{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Midna}}

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==={{HW|-}}===

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[[File:HW Midna Render.png|right|80px]]

In {{HW}} and {{HW|L}}, Midna appears as a playable Warrior. She uses the [[Shackle]] as her Weapon, with which she uses to conjure powerful Twilight attacks. Her fighting style is brutal and wild, often consisting of her grabbing and throwing her enemies using her hair as well as summoning Shadow Wolves to attack.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= This impish Twili princess can ride a shadow wolf into battle and swat down enemies with her magical, hand-like locks of hair.|author= Nintendo|published= n.d.|retrieved=October 26, 2014|url= http://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/characters/|title= Official Site - Hyrule Warriors for Wii U|site= Zelda.com|type=}}</ref> One of Midna's attacks transforms her into her Fused Shadow form from {{TP|-}}.

In the game's [[Legend Mode]], [[Cia]] is said to have transformed Midna into her imp form and she is now searching for Cia in order to be changed back. She is first encountered as a villain by [[Lana]] and [[Agitha]] in "[[Land of Twilight]]", having stolen Agitha's [[Goddess Butterfly]] after learning it could guide her to Cia. She is soon tracked down by Lana and defeated, conceding defeat and surrendering the butterfly. However after learning that the [[Hyrulean Forces]] are not aided with Cia, she willingly joins their cause and travels with them to the [[Palace of Twilight (Hyrule Warriors)|Palace of Twilight]], where the era's [[Gate of Souls]] is being guarded by Zant.

When defeated in battle as an opponent, Midna may either drop a lock of her [[Midna's Hair|Hair]] as a silver [[Material]], or her piece of [[Midna's Fused Shadow|Fused Shadow]] as a gold Material.

[[File:MNPTP Midna Tutorial.png|right|thumb|200px|Midna teaching how to play ''Picross'']]

{{Term|MNPTP|Midna}} appears in the in-game tutorials in {{MNPTP}}, where she teaches the rules to ''Picross'' puzzles and offers tips on solving them.

Whenever a puzzle is solved, {{Term|MNPTP|Midna}} gives the option of posting the resulting image to [[Miiverse]], along with an optional message or drawing from the player, which can feature [[Miiverse Stamp]]s of the solved puzzles.

[[File:MNPTP Midna Sprite.png|left|50px]]

The thirtieth puzzle in the ''Picross'' series and the thirty-seventh puzzle in the ''Mega Picross'' series depict {{Term|MNPTP|Midna}}.

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==={{SSB4|-}}===

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In {{SSB4}}, Midna appears as an {{ssb|Assist Trophy}}. When summoned, she attacks opponents with her hair in its arm form. She also appears as a Trophy.

{{SSBTrophy|SSB4|header=yes}}

{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Midna}}

==={{SSBU|-}}===

|name= Midna

|spirit type= Primary

|fighters= {{Stock|SSBU|Bayonetta|4}}

|theme= {{Remix|SSBU|Midna's Lament|SSBU}}

|conditions= {{·}} Hostile assist trophies will appear}}

Midna reappears as an [[Assist Trophy]] in {{SSBU}}. She also appears as a [[Spirit]] and, when enhanced to Level 99, can become, Wolf Link & Midna.

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*During development of {{TP|-}}, {{Term|TWW|Tetra|link}} from {{TWW}} was used as a placeholder for {{Term|TP|Midna}} when riding {{Term|TP|Wolf Link}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= In early prototypes, as a placeholder for Midna, Tetra from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was riding on Wolf Link as he ran around Hyrule.|author= Satoru Takizawa|published= June 27, 2017|retrieved= June 27, 201|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170628054521/https://zelda.com/breath-of-the-wild/news/dlc-pack-one-countdown-midnas-helmet/|title= Countdown to DLC Pack 1: The Master Trials|site= Zelda.com|type= web archive}}</ref>

*Midna's voice clips feature English lines jumbled up and distorted, creating the gibberish heard in the game.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Inumarou|published= December 20, 2010|retrieved= |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YLakSs0mlU|title= Midna's Voice Clips - Unscrambled|site= YouTube|type= Video}}</ref>

*When Link is in Wolf form but does not have Midna riding on his back, her shadow still appears over him. If Link is in front of anything reflective, such as the ice from [[Snowpeak Ruins]], Midna will have no reflection.

*In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Midna's left hand is miscolored grey on the Wolf Link trophy, despite the rest of her arm being the correct black.

Midna's name comes from the word "midnight." <ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Speaking of which, her name seems to come from midnight... "shadow" = "night" is simple, isn't it.|author= Brian|published= January 25, 2016|retrieved= January 25, 2016|url= http://nintendoeverything.com/zelda-twilight-princess-hd-tweet-12516/|title= Zelda: Twilight Princess HD tweet (1/25/16)|site= Nintendo Everything|type=}}</ref>

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