Character from Smash Bros Brawl: The Subspace Emissary by Nintendo / Masahiro Sakurai
Hyrule's silent swordsman — discovers the Subspace Army's deception through false princesses and fights his way to the truth with nothing but steel and stubbornness.
Link does not speak. This is unremarkable in a story mode where no one speaks, but Link's silence feels intentional rather than cinematic — he is simply someone who has never needed words to communicate purpose. He draws his sword and the message is clear. He enters the Subspace conflict through a discovery: False versions of Peach or Zelda, created by the Subspace Army to manipulate the heroes into fighting each other. Link sees through the deception — or rather, he fights through it, destroying the false trophy and following the trail back to its source. Link pairs naturally with Yoshi, who he awakens from sleep, and later joins Mario and Pit's growing coalition. In group dynamics, Link is the quiet professional — he does not lead or follow, he simply fights alongside whoever is fighting the same enemy. His combat style is precise and versatile: sword, shield, bow, bombs, boomerang. He adapts to every encounter without visible frustration or excitement.
A young man in a green tunic and matching pointed cap, with dirty blond hair, pointed ears, and sharp blue eyes. Carries the Master Sword on his back and a Hylian Shield on his left arm. Brown leather boots, gauntlets, and a belt with pouches. Lean and athletic, with the quiet alertness of someone who has been fighting since childhood. Every movement is economical — no wasted motion.
Also known as: Hero of Hyrule, The Hero in Green