Talking Point: Is Legend Of Zelda's Link Left Or Right-Handed? Let's Look At The Evidence

The dominant hand of Link, the hero of The Legend of Zelda series, has been a subject of debate among fans for decades. While Link was predominantly left-handed in early titles, including the original The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, later games like Twilight Princess (Wii version), Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom have featured him as right-handed. This shift is often attributed to design choices related to motion controls and controller layouts, though the character's ambidexterity remains a point of discussion.

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GAME The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
GAME The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
GAME The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
GAME The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
GAME The Minish Cap
GAME The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
GAME Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
GAME The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
GAME The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes