After decades of saving the land of Hyrule inThe Legend Of Zelda, I’m getting the feeling Link is going to want to have a vacation at some point. According to the official timeline, Link’s straight up decided he doesn’t want to show up to save the day, so maybe it’s time to start thinking of other heroes in the world who could take up the mantle of hero.
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There’s a cast of epic and heroic characters that would probably be happy to step in if Link were too busy sleeping the day away. Some of them might have some… unique obsessions, but who are we to judge people for loving something if they’re going to be saving the world from Ganon?
10Beedle
Beedle may not seem like the heroic type, but if his love for bugs is any indication, he totally could be with the right motivation. Just think about it, Ganon is interested in ruining Hyrule, and that probably includes the destruction of wildlife. Last time I checked, bugs were wildlife.
As far as I know, no one has ever actually let Beedle know of Ganon’s threat, so it’s possible he’s been available to help Link this entire time without us even knowing it. That strange little guy might just be packing some serious hardware in that backpack shop of his.
9Master Kohga
I know what you’re thinking,Master Kohga is pretty evil, even if he is a bit of a joke character. Luckily, Master Kohga is also kind of dumb, so he’d probably be easy to manipulate into saving the land of Hyrule. All you’d need to do is present him with the perfect plan.
If you told Master Kohga he could defeat Link by stealing his thunder by being the one to save the land of Hyrule, only to leave Link weak and dejected, he’d probably jump at the chance. Then boom, suddenly, you’ve got an entire clan fighting against Ganon’s forces.
8Biggoron
There are a few ordinary Gorons who could probably do some serious damage to someone like Ganondorf, but I’ve always been confused why no one ever enlisted Biggoron for help,although that trade quest might be the reason. The big fella could probably beat Ganondorf with the flick of a finger.
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He could have been the original Divine Beast, a nickname that would work great if he ever went into pro wrestling. Link wouldn’t even need to get a rainbow bridge when the Biggoron could just punt the castle into the depths below.
7The Bean Seller
Considering the Bean Seller is just hanging out eating magic beans, it’s entirely possible that after a few years, the man is going to sprout some wicked magic powers. Even if he didn’t, his indifferent stance as he endlessly eats a bag of beans will probably throw off all of his enemies.
How could anyone want to hurt someone just trying to enjoy a nutritious snack? It’s possible the Bean Seller has a dark secret, and that’s how his greatest weapon is his iron jaw, something he uses to eat his foes when they least expect it.
6The Happy Mask Salesman
Look, I’m just going to make it simple, anyone willing to grab a child by the neck and furiously shake them is probably capable of taking on Ganon’s forces. He’s easily the most ruthless character in the series that isn’t solidified as a bad guy.
I’d hate to know what would happen ifThe Happy Mask Salesman found out Ganondorf had one of his masks in his possession. We’d see a Ganondorf beatdown that Link could only ever dream of handing out. I don’t know how the salesman would shake Ganondorf by the neck, but I know it would happen, and now I really want to see it.
5Groose
The surprisingly fun Groosefrom Skyward Sword is an absolute joy, and it really wouldn’t be all that hard to get him to act as the hero. The best part is, our mohawk-rocking hero would jump right into the fray if Link wasn’t around at all.
He’s got a big crush on Zelda, so he’d probably be able to swallow his fear and save the day if he knew he was the only one who could do it. He’d shock the enemy with his bold hairdo choices before shocking them further with the sheer level of cheese that oozes from his every word.
4Tingle
I’m of the opinion that Tingle has always been waiting for the right moment to become the hero. He’s always been a bit too obsessed with fairies and dressing like Link, so I bet he’s just waiting for his turn to wield that Master Sword against Ganon.
This is one of the few characters who could replace Link who would probably result in a Fallen Timeline. Tingle’s great and all, I just don’t think any of his foes would wait around long enough for him to get out an entire “Tingle, tingle! Kooloo-limpah!”
3Hestu
Music is an underrated weapon, and Hestu might just be one of the most underrated musicians around. Hestu would defeat everyone in Hyrule with nothing but the sweet heats coming from his maracas and his sick moves.
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He might seem a bit cowardly and helpless at first, but as long as the creature has the power of music by his side, I don’t think anyone’s going to stop Hestu. That’s mostly because I think Hestu would get so carried away jamming out that it would forget what it was doing, but that’s beside the point.
2Link’s Grandma
If the chosen hero suddenly decided that he needed to stay in bed all day, I think we can all agree that his grandma could absolutely step in to save the day. Never mess with a woman who can make one mean soup.
We all know just how much wrath an elderly woman can bring upon those around her. No one wants to mess with Grandma, because the wrath of a wooden spoon or a flip-flop is just around the corner, and that same thing applies to Ganondorf.
1Guru-Guru
The lover of the organ grinder, Guru-Guru could be one of the most devastating forces in Zelda’s history. As we’ve learned from the most recent games, lighting is a serious problem for pretty much everyone, and Guru-Guru is constantly playing the Song of Storms.
Imagine the bewildered musician stomping toward Ganondorf,lightning trailing behind himfrom the sky as he mutters to himself about a time paradox. The ramblings of a madman are all Guru-Guru would need to let everyone know he meant business, and I just don’t think Ganondorf would be ready for a man in shorts.
