The Hero of Legend | Episode 4 | Linked Universe Character Analysis 

I think Legend protected the seagulls for more than just Wind's feelings. Remember, in the golden ending of Link's Awakening, there's a heavy hint that Marin has somehow survived as a seagull. He never sees her again, but she really did have a kinship with the birds. I think he's protecting her.

It was those damn tiles that scarred Legend

Jojo keeping the pink hair when he turns into a rabbit is my FAVORITE detail about him.

I personally saw legends expressiveness as him technically being a toon link like Four and Wind. They got dem EYES!!! Also I think that seagull thing was less because Wind likes them and more because Marin wished to be one. I think he's still holding on hope that she's still out there somewhere. Lastly as for the scar, my personal headcanon is that Vio did it. That link is a menace and he knows it.

I read this fanfic where Legend was frequently unable to tell if his surroundings were real or a dream and he would cut himself (never fatally) to see if he was dreaming because he still felt pain on Koholint. It could be that.

I love how this actually speculates legend instead of people being like “he is mean grouchy wtf” Like it actually gets into stuff. I enjoyed this (maybe it’s cuz legend and I are kinning person wise but that’s just my bias) ‘Again, this was awesome!!

This was so good!! I really love how legend is always the first to jump to the worst conclusions. Like when wild took a sword to the face, legends first thought is “HES DEAD” he seems like the most fearful so far out of the whole chain with the most anxieties ALSO, I like to think he tells the story of his arm scar by describing an intense fight with Ganon and that was his battle trophy, but really it was his first day on the job and he tripped and cut himself falling down the well in kakariko trying to get that treasure chest

Every time we saw Marin I wanted to scream “Marin No!” But I didn’t

Legend’s scar I saw as possibly one he got from the flames in the combined Oracles ending. Sky’s “Yeesh” sells that it isn’t a pretty sight. Plus I love his tsundere attitude.

I just want to say thank you for making these. Sometimes I get a bit lost as to who is who in the comics and these deep dives really help make each Link feel distinct and interesting in their own rights

When I tell you I DIED. I ceased to exist. I literally DISSOLVED AT THE TRAUMA COUNT LMAO

"Link, where did your uncle go? [ding!]" THATS HILARIOUS

Heck yeah, Downfall Duo videos first! I was hoping that this timeline would win the vote. This video is great and points out a lot of nuances to Legend's character that I didn't see before. Like how he is really expressive or how he is slowly opening up to the other Links as the comic progresses. I appreciate the dedication you are putting into this series. I am super excited for the next one cuz Hyrule is my absolute favorite Link. I like him mainly because of how grueling his games are juxtaposed with how humble he is portrayed in LU. I didn't know about the comic with how Legend and Hyrule met and I paused the video just to go read it on the discord.

My headcanon is that the darn magic tiles scarred him. One comic showed that those tiles gave him the most trouble out of everything he fought.

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for putting me in the video! It's a create honor considering that I really like your videos! Thank you! Legend is one of my favorite characters, I love the idea of the 'veteran hero', the great Legend. He is so complex and has many layers which so interesting. I personally see Legend as an older brother, just like Twilight is, but in a less 'mama-cucco' way, because of his experience he can see the real dangerous stuff where he needs to step in, he trusts that the younger heros knows what they are doing, since they all survived their adventures. What you said about all the interactions he has with the other heros are so true! I have nothing special to add, but one point, I personally think that Legend stopped Wild from killing a seagull because of Marin. In the game, when Marin and Link are talking on the beach, she says that she want to be a seagull and fly across the sea, away from the little island to see the world, and in the extra scene of the game in the switch that you have if you complete the game without dying you have a scen where a seagull fly high and Marin appears on the landscape (I don't remember if the scene was like this but it was a sort of like this), so maybe Legend wants to belive that Marin got her wish. The whole thing about him and Zelda been siblings is just a headcannon, since in the japanese verision it said something like "Zelda is your resposability..." (I am not sure on this, since it's all informations I got from different videos, which I whatched a long time ago, so needs to be checked). Even it would be a very big plot point if the two are actually related: 1. Having the blood of the Hylia 2. He would also be related to Sky, it would be very poetic the fact the Sky created the Master Sword and Legend restored it, even if not to her full power. (I also think that he calls himself a 'nobody'in that pannell is a bit strange, it may be because he is the 'lost prince') I don't think the others knows that there kinda are two Master Swords in the group, I think Legend wouldn't keep it a secret activaly, maybe he is ashamed that he 'ruined' the Holy Blade since it's not as powerful as before? A thing that he could have in common with Wild. There is also the whole situation with Time, since I don't think both Leg and Hyrule have realized that Time is the Fallen Hero, because he doesn't have a title in their timeline, maybe Legend is starting to understand it a little thanks to the stories of Wind and Twilight, or at least he has some questions. The whole Ravio's deal is a very big mess.... Because Ravio isn't a "Dark Link" like Four's Shadow or the Dink that is following them, Ravio is reflection of him. Maybe the ones who had negative expirinces with their dark versions would not trust him at first? But I would see Twilight and Four (if Shadow is like in the comics) be the first ones to be on Ravio's side with Legend. Ravio could bring a big conflict between Legend and Hyrule, since Hyrule got that very horrible scare from the fight from his Shadow self (if I am not wrong). It would be interesting to see if by using Legend's Magic Mirror in Twilight's world it could be possible to go to the Twilight Realm because tecnically they are the same worlds of different timelines, and in Twilight Princess, Midna shatters a Mirror. With Four I think Legend will be very disturbed by seeing him split, and at that moment he would start to treat him differently, but I would see this happening when everyone sees Four split, not alone like with Wild. As always I love your videos! And once again thank you for the comment!

i just want to add, that i think Legends fondness for seagulls stems less from wind and more from Marin. as in game she mentions how she wishes she could be a seagull and leave the island and when you get the 'secret' ending of Links awakening after the island is gone link looks out over the ocean seeing a group of gulls and seeing Marin's smile. So perhaps he has a rule of not hunting gulls in a way it feels like hurting Marin. and if Wind likes them too, thats just a added bonus and maybe a bonding moment

Glad you pushed though the pain and finished the Legend video. Everything should be easier for a while at least.

I never realized how much Legend is still affected by all the loss he has suffered. I always thought he was the modt battle hardened of them all, but seeing expressions on Twilights almost death, him still being deeply affected by Marin... He is not battle hardened, he's battle scarred. He's really sweet, caring about others without outright telling it, it makes me wonder how he would have been if he had not gone through all his traumatic adventures.

I CANT WAIT TO WATCH THIS IVE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS LIKE FOREVER GENUINELY THANK U FOR MAKING THESE VIDEOS THEYRE SO GOOD

These deep dives are so good! I always think I notice every little detail until you point out even more. Seriously love these!

Just a note: what you called the 'Dark World' from a Link Between Worlds is actually Lorule, which is an alternate universe of Hyrule similar to Termina from Majora's Mask. Lorule originally had its own Triforce, however, Lorule's royal family chose to destroy it due to the wars it caused. Lorule has no connection to the Dark World from previous games in the Fallen Timeline.

Crazy how she made Legend embody the entire downfall era. 6 mainline games.

OHHHHHH ITS FINALLY HERE HOLY SHI-

I can not wait watch this !!!! I know it will be good!!!

ONGGGG YESSS UR LITERALLY MY FAV CONTENT CREATOR AND U MAKE THE BEST VIDEOS LIKE ESPECIALLY THIS SERIES LIKE HOLY HYLIA 🤠

MAH BOI boy i love Legend so much i have been waiting for his episode for ages Ive never actually heared the theory of him being more expressive was from the four sword, thats pretty interesting I really love reading ideas for the scar on his right arm. I like to think it was from his first adventure, maybe while being chased by guards. I wrote a fic once where a knight tricked him into staying with them and when he tried to stab legend, he managed to get away but not without his arm getting sliced open first D: This guy is my favorite link im so happy this timeline was chosen first ^v^ i love these videos (When the death count at link's awakening jumped up to 50 i litterally dropped my phone, poor boy ): )

Excellent vid, really enjoyed the premier! Looking forward to little fae boy next! Take you time though, no burnount in these parts thanks

1:00 literally everyone when addressing Legend. SLOW DOWN MAN. BTW great job on this, I can't imagine all the research you've had to do for him. Also poor Legend, guy's been through so much. Hylia seriously hates him. Also with Legend's fighting style, Legend's sword fully leveled up is actually red, you can upgrade it again in Lorule with their blacksmith

I know it’s just the Red Tunic, but Legend’s design also reminds me of Cadence from Crypt of the NecroDancer/Cadence of Hyrule

This is the best analysis video you have made so far, there were so many things about legend I didn't realize until now! Great work on the video, is was awesome! ✨

Thank you for the amazing video😊. I love the deep analysis you do and how you explain all the connections and relationships the Links have together. I can’t wait till the next one

I'm going to assume that Wind is going to be the one to die, because of the emotional gut punch of watching the youngest die, and the running gag is that he gets pushed underfoot by the shadow.

I love this series so much Legend is my favorite out of the chain, and became my favorite after i learned how much i enjoyed the character and how interesting and complex he was. This video is awesome and did give me some things to thinks about. Im very excited to see what you say on the rest of the chain :)

I think you also overlooked one key detail about the Seagulls. It's hard to remember as it is a very short point you touched upon in the Link's awakening game, but Marin wishes to be a Seagull to fly away and see the world, as well as share her song. Legends possibly holds a level of compassion for them in honor of her as well as his fellow Link's love for them.

Oh boy! Love the analysis! Legend is probably my favorite in the LU comic. Love the observation that he is constantly asking questions. Never noticed that myself. Can't wait for Hyrule's vid! Like I said Legend is my fav in the comic but in general the Hero of Hyrule is my overall fav. The lore and the janky-ness of his games is very amusing to me.

OMG I WAS GOING TO WATCH THIS YESTERDAY BUT SO MUCH STUFF HAPPENED SO ITS BEEN OPEN FOR 21 HOURS ANYWAYS thanks for making these!! you're awesome at interpreting all the details that i missed, and your sense of humor is just nice and doesn't disturb the vibes at all!! istg if this was tumblr i would reblog this video millions of times because YOU DESERVE IT SO MUCH. KEEP GOING WE LOVE YOU

amazing video!! wanted to add one thing about the seagulls. Legend also has a soft spot for them due to Marin who told him that she wanted to be one and if you play A links Awaking in a no death run its implied that she becomes one. just an extra bit for him being a secret softboi.

everytime you go "gosh darnit Gannon" in your videos it makes me laugh, honestly, its the highlight of your videos for me, lol. keep it up, and I hope you have a wonderful 2024!

I know there are probably different ways to pronounce Marin (I know for a fact there is) but I thank you for pronouncing it the same way I do as I have a friend whose name is Marin who is spelt and said the exact same way. They also happen to look similar. But anyway, thanks for producing this amazing video on my boy legend

I rlly wanna see the chains reaction to him turning jnto a fucking painting mid battle

21:55 I also assume that the reason Legend prevented Wild from killing a Seagull is because he potentially thought that that Seagull was Marin.

If they ever wanted to explore a story about Link turning to the Dark Side, I could see this incarnation trying to bring back Koholint using the Triforce.

I inhale in these videos I literally love them sm

yess ive been looking forward to these videos

hahahaha a death count? more like a trauma count

Well done! And Hyrule is next! Hooray!

I love this series you're doing! I can't wait until you get to Warrior and Twilight. Those to are my favorite :)

i have been looking forward to this

Links Antics are still the best. From crossdressing, robbing houses, to ladies of different races falling for him.

Din also not so low key was infatuated with Link. And a tree girl too. He's very popular with the ladies. Mipha! T^T

Leaning into the idea of him fighting corrupted four-sword. Maybe thats where the scar came from?

11:00 I believe that's the Tempered Master Sword, so it's not fully upgraded one cuz that would be the Golden Sword, which has a different blade and is green in the handle.

His scar always seemed suspicious to me. The placement, and everything he's gone through, make me think it might be self-inflicted.

So pretty much what I've learned from this series so far is: 1. Jojo has an insane mind for planning details 2. You have an insane mind for spotting details, and 3. I need to go spend a small fortune on old gaming devices and games, because I just got into BOTW this year and now I want to play every Zelda game in existance 😂 Thanks for this wonderful analysis series, I'll definitely be checking out the rest of your channel and all these future videos for the Chain!

Great video! Legend has to be one of my favorites sheerly because of the amount of games he’s been in. He has to be one of the coolest heroes of all. I do hate to be the “umm actually” person, but the sword he fights with looks more like the tempered sword (level2) not the golden sword(level3) or fully leveled up. I would also like to say that legend might want wild to shoot the seagulls in doodles because at the end of links awakening it is heavily implied that the seagull at the outro animation is Marin, and legend didn’t want that seagull to be Marin.

Theory of legends scar: okay here we go. My idea with the scar is that when he first turn into a rabbit or first time going through a portal, his body shifted and he got that scar. Yeah it’s not the most creative thought but it makes sense

The Hero of Legend looks so cute as a Rabbit.

Yessss this video does our boy justice. Just out of curiosity if anyone knows, I’ve seen a lot of people writing Legend with arthritis…where does that come from? Has Jojo mentioned it anywhere, or is that fanon? I love it either way I’m just curious

Wi-Fi backs and I can finally properly watch this now💀✨

*Dramatic voice* It is time

I can appreciate more credit going to Legend, and I am admittedly unfamiliar with the source material, but it's strange folding "the New Hero of Hyrule" into the Hero of Legend's stories. Ironically I never got much sequel vibes from "Triforce of the Gods 2" lol

Good gosh, his very first adventure and he literally lost 3 important people (and brings them back but still) and then he kills Four, only for the next ones to then lost Marin (and the whole island population) and in the next one then his uncle possibly died again. Man, Legend is having a bunch of bad times in very quick succession quite canonically.

23:58 I wonder if that is a reference to how in Skyward sword you get the option to make fun of Groose's hair

Thank you so much

I think he gets a similar injury in the Shotaro Ishinomori comic for ALttP/KGnTF but it's been a while since I read it.

The Chain of Command! XD

Just, a small comment, dunno if someone else said it. While I do think it has partly to do with Wind loving seagulls, I also thinks Legend protected it because of the connexion between Marine and seagulls (hence the complicated expression on his face, on the pic where there is one on top of Wind'shead)

Just realized this- at 7:05 is that mejora’s mask in the background??

I don't know if something in the comic contradicts this (in that canon), but I don't believe Lorule is the same thing as the Dark World.

The thing is A Link between Worlds has featured a new Incarnation of the Hero. Otherwise everyone would worship him or at least *remember* him (Zelda and Link dont know each other at all) And also between Ganon's Resurrection in the Oracle Games and in A Link between Worlds was another era for his resurection. This Legend in the Prologue is NOT A Link to the Past retold it is a Different story all together with new sages, a new Hero who has probably nothing to do with the A Link to the Past Incarnation and a new Zelda, in a Link to the Past the Full Triforce was obtained by the Hero, here the Triforce was Split again and Ganon was somewhere imprisoned with the Triforce of Power within him. This is just a Tale featuring a Non-Playable Link happening after the Era of the Hero of Legend and before the A Link between Worlds incarnation, this is however not something uncommon since in The Minish Cap and Four Swords were in the Prologue a Hero mentioned that we didnt play at all. The same thing happened in A Link between World's Prologue and even in the Poster in Breath of the wild

Um...I don't think Legend is the same link from ALBW? I think in that game they clearly state that this is a NEW Link cause you meet an old man in Kakariko village that is STRONGLY hinted at being the Link from ALTTP. Edit: NVM, I didn't realize Jojo fused those two links together!

This is kind of unrelated but I just beat my first legend of Zelda game which was a link to the past

I thought the hero of legend and the hero in a link between worlds were different people.

anyone have the link for the linked universe discord i wanna join but it wont let me