How Old Is Link In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?

is a rare direct sequel in the series, taking place after the events of — but players are still left in the dark when it comes to the small details, like how old Link really is. Since the silent Hero of Hyrule keeps his personal details to himself, it's a question that some fans have been asking themselves for years with each game. But by using helpful context clues, it's possible to roughly estimate how old Link is in .

For context, Link's age in was determined to be at least 117 years old. Considering his youthful appearance, the number may seem like a stretch — but it's important to note that the protagonist technically spent an entire century in the Shrine of Resurrection prior to the events of. However, since his body evidently didn't age as normal while in stasis, it's ultimately up to players to decide for themselves if it contributes to Link's age in.

Tears of the Kingdom takes Legend of Zelda into mostly familiar ground, but it remains an excellent, must-play title with plenty of innovation.

The first step to finding out how old Link is in is determining how much time has passed between and It's reasonable to assume that at least five years have gone by, based on how certain characters have evolved. Many of the children that Link met in appear to be more mature; Tulin is a great example, as he's one of the best companions in now that he's no longer just a fledgling. The same can be said for Sidon, who has overtaken his father as King of the Zora.

Since he was approximately 117 in, the gap in between games places Link at around 122–125 years old in . Disregarding the time spent in the Shrine of Resurrection, the protagonist's proportions and physique suggest that he is still quite young, and so it's unlikely that he's any older than 25. But at the same time, it's clear that Link has also matured since players last saw him in There's evidence to suggest that he may be in a relationship with Zelda in , and that he even potentially shares a house with her.