Talking

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Talking, also known as Speaking, is a recurring ability in The Legend of Zelda series.

Names in the American English canon

Name
Talking
Appearance(s)
Name
Speaking
Appearance(s)
Name
No name is given
Appearance(s)
Names in the American English canon
NameAppearance(s)
Talking
Speaking
No name is given
For terminology in other regions, see § Nomenclature below.

Overview

The Legend of Zelda

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The Adventure of Link

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A Link to the Past

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Link's Awakening

In Link's Awakening, Link can Talk to most Characters by pressing the A Button when he is near them.[2] By Talking to them, he can learn more information about Koholint Island and its villagers. Some Characters, like the Owl, the Wind Fish, or the Nightmares, will Talk to Link without him having to initiate a conversation. Mad Batter and ??? will only Talk to Link if he sprinkles them with Magic Powder.[22]

Link can also Talk to Old Man Ulrira and Bucket Mouse by using a Telephone.

Ocarina of Time

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Majora's Mask

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Oracle of Seasons

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Oracle of Ages

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Four Swords

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The Wind Waker

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Four Swords Adventures

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The Minish Cap

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Twilight Princess

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Phantom Hourglass

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Spirit Tracks

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Skyward Sword

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A Link Between Worlds

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Tri Force Heroes

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Breath of the Wild

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Tears of the Kingdom

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Echoes of Wisdom

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Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not used by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Talking[26]
Applies to
Majora's Mask 3D
Source

Majora's Mask 3D Instruction Booklet

Superseded by
Majora's Mask 3D
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Talking[26]
Majora's Mask 3D

Majora's Mask 3D Instruction Booklet

Majora's Mask 3D

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See Also

Gossip Stone
Gossip Stone
Gossip Stone
Gossip Stone
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Talking Timber
Talking Timber
Talking Timber
Talking Timber
Telephone
Telephone
Telephone
Telephone
Telephone Booth
Telephone Booth
Telephone Booth
Telephone Booth

References

  1. ↑ TALKING AND READING
    Press the A Button when you are near villagers to engage them in a conversationsshould be: conversation [sicThis is not an error. This word was misspelled in the original source.]. You can also read notice boards or stone slabs in the same way. In either case, if the message is very long, you have to press the A Button to see all of it. To cancel the message, press the B Button.     (Link's Awakening manual, pg. 12)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 TALKING AND READING
    Press the A Button when you are near villagers to engage them in a conversation. You can also read notice boards or stone slabs in the same way. In either case, if the message is very long, you have to press the A Button to see all of it. To cancel the message, press the B Button.     (Link's Awakening DX manual, pg. 16)
  3. ↑ A Button Talk — Game Screen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  4. ↑ Talk/Search
    Approach another character and press the A Button to talk. You can also check signs and strange places in the same way.     (Oracle of Seasons manual, pg. 24)
  5. ↑ Talk/Search
    Approach another character and press the A Button to talk. You can also check signs and strange places in the same way.     (Oracle of Ages manual, pg. 24)
  6. ↑ Open treasure chests / Swim / Talk (Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 15)
  7. ↑ Talk/Check
    Talk to people or read signs by tapping them. You can also tap anything that looks suspicious.     (Phantom Hourglass manual, pg. 14)
  8. ↑ Talk/Read Signs
    Talk to people or read signs by tapping them. You can also tap anything that looks suspicious.     (Spirit Tracks manual, pg. 20)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 A Button Talk — Game Screen (Skyward Sword)
    A Button Talk — Game Screen (Skyward Sword HD)
  10. ↑ A Button
    Talk     — Game Screen (A Link Between Worlds)
  11. ↑ A Button
    Talk     — Game Screen (Tri Force Heroes)
  12. ↑ A Button Talk — Game Screen (Breath of the Wild)
  13. ↑ A Button Talk — Game Screen (Tears of the Kingdom)
  14. ↑ A Button Talk — Game Screen (Echoes of Wisdom)
  15. ↑ Speak/Read: Approach a character and press the R Button to speak. You can also use this button to read signs or books. You can press the A, B, L, or R Button to advance pages while reading. (A Link to the Past & Four Swords manual, pg. 18)
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 SPEAK — Game Screen (Ocarina of Time)
    Speak — Game Screen (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Speak — Game Screen (Majora's Mask)
    Speak — Game Screen (Majora's Mask 3D)
  18. ↑ Speak
    Speak to characters standing directly in front of you. You can also press the R Button to speak.     (A Link to the Past & Four Swords manual, pg. 40)
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 A Button
    Speak     — Game Screen (The Wind Waker)
    A Button Speak — Game Screen (The Wind Waker HD)
  20. ↑ Speak / Read
    Press the R Button to talk to characters you are facing or to read signs and any other readable objects. Use the A, B, or R Button or the +Control Pad to scroll through text. You can also use the B Button to fast-forward through messages.     (The Minish Cap manual, pg. 15)
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Speak A Button (Wii) — Game Screen (Twilight Princess)
    A Button Speak — Game Screen (Twilight Princess HD)
  22. ↑ Ahhh... Yess... That dust was so refreshing... For that, I'll tell you a hint! Use a bomb in a place where the sand swallows you... There is a treat on the other side of the wall... Bye! — ??? (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  23. ↑ Chelsea Reed, The sound of silence: How Link has communicated across the generations , Zelda Universe, published February 3, 2023, retrieved June 27, 2026.
  24. ↑ Chakell Herbert, Daily Debate: Should Link Ever Talk in a Zelda Game? , Zelda Dungeon, published June 21, 2021, retrieved June 27, 2026.
  25. ↑ Dwayne Jenkins, Nintendo Contemplated Letting Link Talk in the Latest ‘Zelda’ Game , Vice, published November 12, 2024, retrieved June 27, 2026.
  26. ↑ Talk to Tatl
    Press [+Control Pad Left]IconFile:MM3D +Control Pad Left Icon.png when the Tatl icon appears to talk to Tatl. She will give you various useful hints to help you in your adventure.     (Majora's Mask 3D manual, pg. 7 (Basic Actions))
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