Why does Link always save Zelda?

Link always saves Zelda because he is the reincarnated soul of a hero, chosen by the goddess Hylia to protect the kingdom of Hyrule from Ganon and save Princess Zelda whenever the need arises, with his primary goal being to defeat the evil forces threatening the land, which often involves rescuing Zelda as a key part of stopping Ganon. This heroic cycle is a central theme in the Legend of Zelda series, with Link’s actions driven by his duty to protect Hyrule and its people, rather than solely focused on rescuing Zelda.

Related FAQs

General Questions

1. Why is Link trying to save Zelda?: Link’s usual goal is to defeat Ganon, or his followers, or some other evil threatening the land, which may include rescuing Zelda as a key part of stopping Ganon.
2. Does Link have to save Zelda?: Traditionally, players control Link and go on a quest to save Zelda, but there are games where Zelda serves as the hero and has to rescue Link instead.
3. Why does Zelda send Link back in time?: Zelda sends Link back in time so that he can warn the child version of herself about events that transpired in the timeline of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and prevent them from happening.

Character Relationships

4. Why can’t Zelda save herself?: Although Nayru, Din, and Zelda have connections to deity, they need the heroic Link to save them from the clutches of evil, as evidenced in the LoZ games.
5. Is every Zelda a reincarnation of Hylia?: Although the Legend of Zelda’s supplemental lore books say that the goddess Hylia gets reincarnated eternally throughout Hyrule’s history, the various Zeldas don’t appear to all be those reincarnations.
6. Did Link fall in love with Zelda?: Link and Zelda share a loving, caring relationship, with Link always supporting Zelda and Zelda believing in Link.

Game Plot and Mechanics

7. Why Does Link’s Progress Reset in Tears of the Kingdom?: This is due to the game’s mechanics and storyline, which involve Link’s journey and the consequences of his actions.
8. How is Zelda alive after 100 years?: The current theory is that Zelda created a magical barrier between Hyrule Castle and the Great Plateau to prevent Calamity Ganon from hurting the outside world.
9. Does Zelda become human again?: After Link defeats Ganondorf, Zelda is able to become human again with the help of Rauru and Sonia’s spirits.

Character Background

10. Is Link mute in Zelda?: Link is a silent protagonist, with no voice lines, but each game entry indicates that he does talk despite never hearing him do so.
11. Is Zelda taller than Link?: With the exception of Skyward Sword and Breath of the Wild, Princess Zelda is always taller than Link.
12. Who is Zelda’s boyfriend?: The series emphasizes a romantic relationship between Link and Zelda, with Link often begging Zelda for a kiss.

Theories and Speculations

13. Who does Link actually love?: Although romance isn’t new for Link and Zelda, it wasn’t until Skyward Sword that the franchise decided to give the two a genuine love story.
14. Why does Link not talk?: Link stays quiet to deal with the immense pressure and duty on him, as he was born into a prominent family of royal guards.
15. Why does Ganon reincarnate?: The first appearance of Ganon in the timeline was actually his predecessor, Demise, who serves as the origin of the character and reveals his destiny to eternally resurrect and conquer the world.