Fierce Deity Link

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Fierce Deity Link is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.(MMMajora's Mask | HWHyrule Warriors)[1][2][name references needed]

Biography

Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask, Fierce Deity Link is one of Link's four Mask transformations, which Link can transform into by wearing the Fierce Deity's Mask. Fierce Deity Link is a mysterious and powerful warrior resembling Link's adult self from Ocarina of Time.

Link obtains the Fierce Deity's Mask after he trades the twenty non-transforming Masks to the four Moon Children inside the Moon Dungeons. The final Moon Child sitting by the tree in Grassy Playfield will give Link the Fierce Deity's Mask after noticing all his other Masks are gone.[3] Wearing this Mask enables Link to transform into the Fierce Deity, only during boss battles.[4]

In Majora's Mask 3D, Link can also transform into the Fierce Deity inside the two Fishing Holes. If he attempts to leave when in Fierce Deity form, the Fishing Hole Man will keep the young hero from doing so, wondering how he got in there in the first place.[5]

Abilities

In the Fierce Deity form, Link gains greater strength and range in his attacks as well as certain new abilities. Because the Fierce Deity wields the two-handed Sword, he cannot use a Shield. This disadvantage is compensated for by the Sword's superior power, which is the most powerful Sword in the game, along with the Great Fairy Sword. Link can also use the Sword to release Sword Beams while Targeting an enemy.

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Non-Canon Information
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Fierce Deity Link appears as a Sticker.

Sticker Information

Sticker Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary Usable by

Fierce Deity Link 		Majora's Mask [Slash] - Attack +21 This sticker is only usable by Link, Zelda, Ganondorf and Toon Link

Majora's Mask (Himekawa)

Non-Canon Information
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

In the Majora's Mask manga by Akira Himekawa, Link receives the Fierce Deity's Mask from Majora and becomes Fierce Deity Link during his fight against it. In a flashback of Majora, it is revealed that while as a dragon, a mysterious man bearing a strong resemblance to the Fierce Deity in both appearance and clothing, had visited Majora. The man played music for the dragon, who danced for three days and three nights before dying. The man then carved the Majora's Mask from the creature's hide, hoping to seal its power. It is hinted in the story that the stranger is in fact a god, the first being that is able to overcome the beast of Majora, and that it does so with music that controls the flow of time.

Hyrule Warriors

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The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

In Hyrule Warriors, Fierce Deity Link appears as part of Young Link's Mask Weapon type moveset. During Focus Spirit, Link can temporarily transform into the Fierce Deity to perform powerful attacks before reverting to his normal self. It also includes all other bonuses characteristic to Focus Spirit. This form of Focus Spirit is unusual in that it lasts longer than any other Warrior's. While in Fierce Deity form, Young Link is able to shoot Sword Beams with most of his swings, but generally shares all of his original form's moves. He can also use the Ocarina of Time to convert his Special Attack Gauge into more Magic to refill his Magic Meter, thus extending his time in this form. Young Link's Focus Attack features him slicing the Moon in half, damaging enemies around him.

A Fierce Deity Link Costume for Link can also be unlocked in the Termina Map.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Non-Canon Information
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

Though Fierce Deity Link does not appear in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, one of Link's alternate costumes is based on Fierce Deity Link.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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Spirit Information

Spirits

Fierce Deity Link Primary SpiritNo. 208
Type Attack
Rank★★★★ LEGEND
Slot(s)⎔
Lv. 1Lv. 99
Power462311561
Strength29007252
Defense13033258
TraitSword Attack 🠅
Slightly increases sword-attack power of fighters like Link and Marth.

Summon Information

Fierce Deity Link Primary SpiritNo. 208
Summon Cost
  • 1 Deku Link's Core
  • 1 Ultra Sword's Core
  • 1 Happy Mask Salesman's Core
  • 2,300 SP

Spirit Battles

Fierce Deity Link Primary SpiritNo. 208
Fighters
Rank★★★★ LEGEND
StageGreat Bay
Team Power Attack 13,900
Rules
  • Defense 🠇
  • Easy to Launch
  • Attack Power 🠅
Hazards—Not Applicable
Theme"Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form"
Conditions
  • You are easy to launch
  • You have reduced defense after a little while
  • The enemy has increased attack power

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Fierce Deity Link appears as a Spirit with the trait, Sword Attack Up, which raises the attack power of a Fighter when they are wielding a sword. One of Link's alternate costumes is based on Fierce Deity Link.

Trivia

  • Fierce Deity Link was designed by Takaya Imamura, Majora's Mask's art director.[6]
  • Fierce Deity Link is almost two times taller than Link's normal form, which makes him extraordinary larger than adult Human characters in comparison.
  • In the Japanese version of Majora's Mask, the moon child who gives Link the Fierce Deity Mask suggests playing オニごっこ (Oni gokko),[7] the Japanese name for tag. The name for the Fierce Deity, 鬼神 (Kishin), uses the character 鬼, which by itself makes the word oni. This is the same word as the oni in オニごっこ (Oni gokko).[8]
  • In Tri Force Heroes, the Fierce Deity Armor appears as an Outfit. It doubles the damage of the Sword, allows the Links to shoot four Sword Beams, and reduces knockback from enemies.

Nomenclature

The term "fierce deity," 鬼神Kishin, is used to refer to several deities in the Shingon Buddhist pantheon, such as Bishamonten or the Myō-ō, who are fierce and wrathful toward the negative forces that work against humanity's enlightenment, but are benevolent and supportive of humanity. They are seen as deities that work to defeat evil, a quality which the Fierce Deity's Mask gives Link greater ability to achieve.

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
EnglishBRBritish
Fierce Deity Link (HWLHyrule Warriors Legends)[9]
JapanJapan
Japanese
  • 鬼神リンク (Kishin Rinku) (MMMajora's Mask | MM3DMajora's Mask 3D)[10][10]
  • 鬼神(きしん)リンク風(ふう) (Kishin Rinku-fū) (HWLHyrule Warriors Legends)[11]
  • Fierce Deity Link
  •  
CanadaCanada
FrenchCACanadian
Link mauvais génie (HWLHyrule Warriors Legends)[12] 
The French RepublicThe French Republic
FrenchEUEuropean
Link Dieu démon (HWLHyrule Warriors Legends)[13] 
The Federal Republic of GermanyThe Federal Republic of Germany
German
Grimmige Gottheit (HWLHyrule Warriors Legends)[14] 
The Italian RepublicThe Italian Republic
Italian
  • Link guerriero (MMMajora's Mask)[15]
  • Link furia divina (MMMajora's Mask | HWLHyrule Warriors Legends)[16][17]
  • Warrior Link
  • Divine fury Link
The Republic of KoreaThe Republic of Korea
Korean
귀신 링크 스타일 (Gwisin Ringkeu Seutail) (HWLHyrule Warriors Legends)[18] 
Latin AmericaLatin America
SpanishLALatin American
Fiera deidad (HWLHyrule Warriors Legends)[19] 
The Kingdom of SpainThe Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEUEuropean
Fiera Deidad (HWLHyrule Warriors Legends)[20] 
This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data.

Gallery

  • Majora's Mask

    Fierce Deity Link

  • Majora's Mask

    Link transforming into the Fierce Deity

  • Majora's Mask

    Fierce Deity Link in Odolwa's chamber

  • Majora's Mask

    Fierce Deity Link in Gyorg's chamber

  • Majora's Mask

    Fierce Deity Link executing a Spin Attack

  • Majora's Mask

    Fierce Deity Link executing a Sword Beam

  • Majora's Mask 3D

    Fierce Deity Link

  • Majora's Mask 3D

    Link Transforming into the Fierce Deity

  • Majora's Mask

    Fierce Deity Link 25th Anniversary artwork

  • Tri Force Heroes

    Link's Fierce Deity Armor Outfit

  • Tears of the Kingdom

    The Fierce Deity Armor Set

  • Majora's Mask (Himekawa)

    Fierce Deity Link

  • Majora's Mask (Himekawa)

    Fierce Deity Link attacking

  • Majora's Mask (Himekawa)

    Fierce Deity Link

  • Hyrule Warriors

    Link's Fierce Deity Link costume from the Termina Map

  • Hyrule Warriors

    Link in his Fierce Deity Link costume with the Great Fairy

  • Hyrule Warriors

    Young Link Transforming into the Fierce Deity

  • Hyrule Warriors

    Fierce Deity Link performing his Focus Attack

  • Hyrule Warriors

    Fierce Deity Link playing the Ocarina of Time

  • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

    Link's Fierce Deity alternative costume

  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    Link's Fierce Deity alternative costume

  • Majora's Mask

    Fierce Deity Link figure

See Also

Deku Link
Deku Link
Deku Link
Deku Link
Fierce Deity Mask
Fierce Deity Mask
Fierce Deity Mask
Fierce Deity Mask
Goron Link
Goron Link
Goron Link
Goron Link
Zora Link
Zora Link
Zora Link
Zora Link

References

  1. ↑ Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 189 (MMMajora's Mask)
  2. ↑ Fierce Deity Link — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors)
    Fierce Deity Link — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors Legends)
    Fierce Deity Link — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  3. ↑ You don't have any masks left, do you? Well, let's do something else. — Moon Child (Majora's Mask)
  4. ↑ Fierce Deity's Mask - Wear it with C Button. Its dark power can be used only in boss rooms. — N/A (Majora's Mask)
  5. ↑ Hey. Hey! What's with that scary face, fella? If ya leave here lookin' like that, you'll scare away potential customers and ruin our reputation! ...Wait. Hold up. Where did ya even come from...? — Swamp Fishing Hole Man (Majora's Mask 3D)
  6. ↑ 今村孝矢/Takaya Imamura: "大学で学生に自己紹介する時はスライドの一部にこのページを入れて「私がデザインしたキャラクターやメカの一部です」と紹介します。" , , published October 30, 2024, retrieved October 31, 2024.
  7. ↑ オニごっこ・・・か、いいな そうだ、それがいい いいか・・・オマエが オニだ オニは 逃げるだけだ それでも いいよな — Moon Child (Majora's Mask, Japanese version)
  8. ↑ オニが かぶる オニのお面？ C Buttonでかぶってみよう — N/A (Majora's Mask, Japanese version)
  9. ↑ Fierce Deity Link — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors Legends, British English version)
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 245
  11. ↑ 鬼神(きしん)リンク風(ふう) — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors Legends, Japanese version)
  12. ↑ Link mauvais génie — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors Legends, Canadian French version)
  13. ↑ Link Dieu démon — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors Legends, European French version)
  14. ↑ Grimmige Gottheit — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors Legends, German version)
  15. ↑ L'arte di una leggenda, Magazzini Salani, pg. 189
  16. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 247
    #208 - Link furia divina — Primary Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Italian version)
  17. ↑ Link furia divina — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors Legends, Italian version)
  18. ↑ 귀신 링크 스타일 — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors Legends, Korean version)
  19. ↑ Fiera deidad — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors Legends, Latin American Spanish version)
  20. ↑ Fiera Deidad — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors Legends, European Spanish version)
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