Fierce Deity Link

FIERCE DEITY LINK

At the end of Majora’s Mask, Link enters the moon and finds a number of small children wearing masks, each of whom ask for the sum total of the masks you have collected by the end of the game. If you give them all they want, you will receive a special mask said to be as powerful as the Majora’s Mask itself.

This is the Fierce Deity Mask, which transforms Link into a divine warrior of immense power. This mask gives Link the power he needs to face off against Majora in the final battle.

As a fighter, he will be an echo of Young Link, the mask’s wearer, but with higher stats in nearly every single aspect.

Likelihood rating: Could happen.

Gerudo

GERUDO

After rescuing nearly all of the sages, Link will travel out to the nearby desert, coming across a fortress filled with warrior women who imprison any man who dares to come near.

These are the Gerudo, a race of warrior women to whom a man in born only once in a hundred years, the most recent being Ganondorf himself. They are deeply protective of their territory, resulting in a xenophobic attitude toward all males except their king. They would likewise become a recurring staple of the series.

As a fighter, they are fast and deadly, using their long spears and lightning in their movesets, acting as echoes to their own resident sage Nabooru.

Likelihood rating: Could happen.

Stalchildren

STALCHILDREN

Upon leaving the Lost Woods, Link will find himself in a huge open plain called Hyrule Field, a hub of sorts that connects all the major Hylian regions. He’ll need to be quick about it, however, as the moment night falls, skeletons will rise from the ground.

These are the Stalchildren, smaller and less powerful skeleton enemies than the more standard Stalfos. They tend to be a recurring hazard in many games during the night cycle, and even act as something of the “standard race” of the Ikana region of Majora’s Mask.

As fighters, they will be echoes of the Stalfos, albeit smaller and weaker in most aspects.

Likelihood rating: Piranha Plant clause.

Character Sheet: Stalchildren

STALCHILDREN

And here's all the characters that I gave a definitive YES to during my second chance round. They are:

1.       Fierce Deity Link

2.       Kalin

3.       Darbus

4.       Ralis

5.       Gulley

6.       Osfala

7.       Irene

8.       Rosso

9.       Queen Oren

10.   Paya

11.   Rune

12.   Kanan

13.   Talon

14.   Ingo

15.   Gwonam

16.   Tetra’s Crew

17.   Kokiri

18.   Goron

19.   Zora

20.   Rito

21.   Korok

22.   Gerudo

23.   Stalchildren

24.   Ganon Blight

Next up, we have the Stalchildren, the smaller skeleton enemies often found rising from wilder areas when night falls. They will be smaller, less powerful echoes of Stalfos.

Here is their moveset:

Standard B: Head Throw

Their heads are bigger compared to their bodies, maybe that means it would hurt more?

Side B: Magic Shroud

I do believe there are magician versions of these guys too.

Up B: Flying Leap

Definitely wouldn't get as much lift on the jump.

Down B: Stalchild

Hmm, forgot this was a thing. Could change it into a self-defense thing where it falls apart to avoid damage?

Final Smash: Blood Moon

Keep it mostly the same.

Entrance: It will start as a pile of bones before coming together.

Taunts: Up, it will stand up straight and salute. Side, it will put out its arms like a zombie. Down, it will collapse into bones for a second.

Kirby Hat: Their skulls as a hat.

Kart: Made out of bone.

Special Move: They can summon more of their brethren to rise from the track behind you.

Spirit Battle: A horde battle on Hyrule Field.

Victory Screen: They will stand and salute like soldiers of Ikana.

Losing Screen: They will burn up in the rising sun.

Color Swaps: Every version of Stalchild across the series, starting with Ocarina's model.

Thanks for reading! Next up, Ganon Blight infests the stage.

Character Sheet: Gerudo

GERUDO

And here's all the characters that I gave a definitive YES to during my second chance round. They are:

1.       Fierce Deity Link

2.       Kalin

3.       Darbus

4.       Ralis

5.       Gulley

6.       Osfala

7.       Irene

8.       Rosso

9.       Queen Oren

10.   Paya

11.   Rune

12.   Kanan

13.   Talon

14.   Ingo

15.   Gwonam

16.   Tetra’s Crew

17.   Kokiri

18.   Goron

19.   Zora

20.   Rito

21.   Korok

22.   Gerudo

23.   Stalchildren

24.   Ganon Blight

Next up, we have the Gerudo, a race of warrior women from the desert at the Eastern end on Hyrule. A male is born to their tribe once every hundred years, Ganondorf being that male. In most portrayals, they have an extreme xenophobic attitude, attacking and imprisoning any males who dare approach their fortress, which gameplay-wise, adds a layer of stealth to their portion of the game.

Here is their moveset:

Standard B: Iron Gauntlets

Based on those used by Nabooru.

Side B: Gerudo Spear

Naturally adept at their use for all models.

Up B: Desert Cyclone

Also, a pretty standard skill.

Down B: Guard

Same, with higher defense than Nabooru herself.

Final Smash: Intruder Detected

Very much the same.

Entrance: They will drop down from the ceiling the way they would in-game.

Taunts: Up, they will raise their spear and pace for a second. Side, they will hold their spear parallel to the ground and threaten with it. Down, they will sit with their legs crossed.

Kirby Hat: Their red ponytails and face masks.

Kart: Their horses.

Special Move: They can throw their spear forward.

Spirit Battle: A horde battle on Gerudo Valley.

Victory Screen: They will stand together and raise their spears to the sky.

Losing Screen: Quicksand will appear under their feet and they will sink.

Color Swaps: Every notably distinct Gerudo model besides the noted players.

Thanks for reading! Next up, Stalchild rises from its grave.

Character Sheet: Ingo

INGO

And here's all the characters that I gave a definitive YES to during my second chance round. They are:

1.       Fierce Deity Link

2.       Kalin

3.       Darbus

4.       Ralis

5.       Gulley

6.       Osfala

7.       Irene

8.       Rosso

9.       Queen Oren

10.   Paya

11.   Rune

12.   Kanan

13.   Talon

14.   Ingo

15.   Gwonam

16.   Tetra’s Crew

17.   Kokiri

18.   Goron

19.   Zora

20.   Rito

21.   Korok

22.   Gerudo

23.   Stalchildren

24.   Ganon Blight

Next, we have Ingo, Talon's hired hand at the Lon Lon Ranch, who allied himself with Ganondorf in order to take the ranch for himself, forcing Talon out and making Malon an indentured servant. His character model was later used for the bandits who try to attack Cremia's milk cart. He will be a semi-clone of Malon and Talon, but with some of the things used by Ingo and the bandits as well.

Here is his moveset:

Standard B: Pitchfork

He will stab forward with his pitchfork to pick up a bale of hay, stabbing anyone in his way in the process.

Side B: Bandit Pistols

He will pull out the guns used by the bandits and fire them in two different directions.

Up B: Cucco

This one can remain the same. Maybe something to do with the whip on his horse, but the Cucco works fine.

Down B: Lon Lon Milk

Either from the farm, or that stolen from Cremia or bought at the milk bar.

Final Smash: Ambush

The entire bandit crew will charge the stage on horseback, firing guns everywhere.

Entrance: He will be shoveling hay and grumbling.

Taunts: Up, he will fix his collar and try to look regal. Side, he will flick his whip. Down, he will stew over a half-drunk bottle of milk.

Kirby Hat: His mustache.

Kart: One of the bandit horses.

Special Move: He can call up the other bandits to chase his opponents.

Spirit Battle: On Lon Lon Ranch, with Malon helping the player.

Victory Screen: He will stand tall in his nice suit and show off his horses.

Losing Screen: He will go back to scooping hay and looking angry.

Color Swaps: His starting look from Ocarina, his fancier look from Ocarina, the three bandit brothers from Majora, a Luigi look, a Mario look, and a Waluigi look.

Thanks for reading! Gwonam faces down evil!

Character Sheet: Talon

TALON

And here's all the characters that I gave a definitive YES to during my second chance round. They are:

1.       Fierce Deity Link

2.       Kalin

3.       Darbus

4.       Ralis

5.       Gulley

6.       Osfala

7.       Irene

8.       Rosso

9.       Queen Oren

10.   Paya

11.   Rune

12.   Kanan

13.   Talon

14.   Ingo

15.   Gwonam

16.   Tetra’s Crew

17.   Kokiri

18.   Goron

19.   Zora

20.   Rito

21.   Korok

22.   Gerudo

23.   Stalchildren

24.   Ganon Blight

Next up, we have Talon, Malon's father and the owner of Lon Lon Ranch, known for being lazy and sleeping all the time, much to his daughter's dismay. Marin likewise has a father named Tarin, of similar design, both being based heavily on Mario.

Here is his moveset:

Standard B: Romani Bow

His shots will probably be slower but more powerful.

Side B: Horse Charge

He will jump on one of the larger horses at the stable.

Up B: Golden Cucco

It will carry him up but not as high as his daughter.

Down B: Lon Lon Milk

He will drink more, thus gaining more health.

Final Smash: Romani Ranch Invasion

Same, but he'll be sleeping through it.

Entrance: He will be asleep and wake up with a snort.

Taunts: Up, his Golden Cucco will try to escape. Side, he will look around in confusion. Down, he will sit down and nap for a second.

Kirby Hat: His big mustache.

Kart: One of his horses.

Special Move: His golden cucco will allow him to float over small gaps in the track.

Spirit Battle: On Lon Lon Ranch, with Malon, Ingo, and Epona.

Victory Screen: He will rest peacefully with his Cuccos all around him.

Losing Screen: He will be sleeping curled up in a back alley, having lost the farm.

Color Swaps: His Ocarina version, Tarin from Link's Awakening, his doppelganger from Termina, a version based on Luigi, a version based on Wario, a version based on Waluigi, a version based on Malon, and a version based on Ingo.

Thanks for reading! Up next, Ingo seizes his advantage.

Character Sheet: Fierce Deity Link

FIERCE DEITY LINK

And here's all the characters that I gave a definitive YES to during my second chance round. They are:

1.       Fierce Deity Link

2.       Kalin

3.       Darbus

4.       Ralis

5.       Gulley

6.       Osfala

7.       Irene

8.       Rosso

9.       Queen Oren

10.   Paya

11.   Rune

12.   Kanan

13.   Talon

14.   Ingo

15.   Gwonam

16.   Tetra’s Crew

17.   Kokiri

18.   Goron

19.   Zora

20.   Rito

21.   Korok

22.   Gerudo

23.   Stalfos

24.   Ganon Blight

First up is Fierce Deity Link, the superpowered masked form of Young Link from Majora's Mask. Seeing as Young Link had no echoes himself, it seems reasonable to me that his Fierce Deity form could fill that role, just with a massive boost to all stats.

Here is his moveset:

Standard B: Slingshot

Massively powered up, with a massive energy explosion resulting from the shot.

Side B: Bombchu

Likewise having a much bigger explosion.

Up B: Song of Soaring

About the same. The wings could probably be fancier in this one.

Down B: Heartless Soldier

About the same as well, but the soldier will be golden in color.

Final Smash: The Four Giants

Since the Fierce Deity mask is already present, we'll instead have him call upon the four giants to help in the fight.

Entrance: Young Link will put on the mask and transform.

Taunts: Up, he will raise his sword to the sky. Side, he will brandish his sword menacingly. Down, he will take off the mask and return to Young Link for a second.

Thanks for reading! Next up, a successor to Princess Zelda herself!

Character Sheet: ReDead

REDEAD

Now, let us go through and cover all characters now added thanks to their appearance in Tears of the Kingdom, either newcomers or old characters given more to work with, and at least one that got added through association. They are:

1. Tulin

2. Mineru

3. Purah

4. Rauru

5. Sonia

6. Zonai Construct

7. Gibdo

8. ReDead

9. Gleeok

10. Phantom Ganon

As Gibdos were functionally recolors of the ReDeads in the Ocarina/Majora engine, it seems only right that they get brought along too as an echo of their sandy counterparts. ReDeads are the "zombies" of the Zelda universe, most well known for becoming the primary inhabitants of Castle Town after Ganondorf's takeover in the future.

Here is the moveset I came up with:

Standard B: Scream

Naturally. Probably slightly more powerful.

Side B: Grapple

The same. Maybe with better grip.

Up B: Bat Wings

Seems like it would be the appropriate tradeoff there.

Down B: Shadow Storm

Instead of a swirl of sand, they will let out a light scream and ghostly flames will swirl around them.

Final Smash: Castle Town Horde

An opponent hit by the attack will find themselves in Ocarina's Castle Town, surrounded by ReDeads who swarm them like a zombie horde.

Entrance: The famous scream will sound as they shamble onto the stage.

Taunts: Up, they will let out their scream. Side, they will stumble forward and let out their moan. Down, they will seem to be hit and fall over on the ground.

Kirby Hat: It's face as a mask.

Kart: Based on a tombstone from the graveyard.

Special Move: It will let out its scream and freeze nearby racers in their tracks for a second.

Spirit Battle: A horde battle on Hyrule Castle.

Victory Screen: The sky will turn dark and a horde of them will shamble around the screen.

Losing Screen: They will burn up in the sunlight and disappear.

Color Swaps: The original Ocarina design, the 3D Ocarina design, the Wind Waker design, the Triforce Heroes design, and a recolor of each.

Thanks for reading! Next up, Gleeok attacks from three different angles.

Character Sheet: Gibdo

GIBDO

Now, let us go through and cover all characters now added thanks to their appearance in Tears of the Kingdom, either newcomers or old characters given more to work with, and at least one that got added through association. They are:

1. Tulin

2. Mineru

3. Purah

4. Rauru

5. Sonia

6. Zonai Construct

7. Gibdo

8. ReDead

9. Gleeok

10. Phantom Ganon

Gibdos are the standard "mummy" enemy of the Zelda series. They have appeared in several games over the series, all with a generally standard appearance. In Ocarina/Majora, they were basically reskins of the ReDead enemy, while in Tears of the Kingdom, they were part bug for some reason. Either way, throughout their various appearances, they have now compiled a solid moveset.

Here is the moveset I came up with:

Standard B: Scream

The Gibdo will let out the debilitating scream that they and the ReDeads of Ocarina and Majora were known for, freezing characters in their tracks.

Side B: Grapple

They will launch forward and wrap themselves around an opponent, dealing damage and not letting go.

Up B: Insect Wings

Their wings from Tears of the Kingdom will burst out of their backs, and they will be able to fly upward for a short distance.

Down B: Sandstorm

As they can in such games as Hyrule Warriors, the Gibdo will create a swirl of sand around itself, protecting them and whipping around characters standing too close.

Final Smash: Queen Gibdo

Might as well embrace the bug (after all, if Darknuts can be jackals and Wizzrobes can be toucans . . . ). The queen from Tears of the Kingdom will appear on the stage and attack.

Entrance: It will rise from the sand.

Taunts: Up, it will lean back and let out its scream. Side, it will stumble forward for a second and look around. Down, it will sink into quicksand for a second.

Kirby Hat: Its bandages.

Kart: Based on typical "Sand Temple" designs.

Special Move: It will create a swirl of sand around itself to protect from harm.

Spirit Battle: A horde battle on Gerudo Valley.

Victory Screen: More and more of it will rise from the sand and march upon the defeated players.

Losing Screen: It will slump to the ground and return to the sand.

Color Swaps: The original game, Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, Ocarina/Majora, Twilight Princess, Four Swords, Minish Cap, and Tears of the Kingdom.

Thanks for reading! Next up, ReDead lurks in the shadows.

Tingle

TINGLE

As far back as Majora’s Mask, we encounter one of the most polarizing characters in the Zelda series, either beloved or reviled by the fanbase. We first meet him in Clocktown, a man who claims to be a fairy, who spends most of his time floating around Termina on a balloon, making maps of the landscape below.

This is Tingle. He would recur time and time again, in Wind Waker and most of the handheld games, often as a mapmaker but also serving other roles such as trying to steal crystals from you. He would even see a set of four spinoffs starring him, just enough to make his own roster.

As a fighter, Tingle will be a bit of a gag character, with erratic oddball movements and a light, floaty playstyle. His moveset will pull from his game appearances, his moveset in Hyrule Warriors, and his own set of games.

Likelihood rating: Strong

3D Zelda Stage Roster

3D ZELDA STAGE ROSTER

And here is our stages for the 3D Zelda games. If this were a real roster from a real game, which stage would you pick to play on first?

Water Temple

WATER TEMPLE

Although temples come in numerous different varieties throughout the series with tons of different themes, most of them are already well-represented by the stages not necessarily representing temples. The one type of temple so notorious for their frustrating spikes in difficulty that they warrant representation apart from their connected biomes is the infamous water temples.

There are hundreds of different water temples in the series, including the Water Temple of Ocarina of Time, the Great Bay Temple of Majora’s Mask, and the Ancient Cistern of Skyward Sword. Water Temple or Ancient Cistern are my faves to act as representatives, but honestly a stage featuring elements of all, with all of their moving parts and changing water levels, would work best.

Potential theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u836fuFuE7A

Lon Lon Ranch

LON LON RANCH

Another recurring location is Lon Lon Ranch, a local ranch where Malon and her father Talon live and work, which generally acts as the set location for Link to receive his horse Epona, as well as being the most common place to see Cuccos and collect Lon Lon Milk.

This stage will be a large open field, probably set in the pasture where Epona and the other horses are kept. The herd will be seen grazing in the background, with Cuccos wandering in and out, acting as potential hazards because Cuccos. Talon will also be seen in the background, dozing against a bale of hay.

Potential theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBU2IJ1Mnjw