Top 10 Legend of Zelda Cutscenes 

You forgot the absolute best one; Groose following Link down to the surface in Skyward Sword. Sheer brilliance.

That final cutscene from TP, when Midna leaves Link through the mirror of twilight and breaks it. Just Links facial expression to her leaving and they’re both looking back at each other gets me everytime. :( You really see Midna’s character development thoroughout the game!

Man, that intro gave me CHILLS!

The giants stopping the moon will forever be one of my favorite moments in gaming The music elevates it so much too

Midna’s plea for Zelda to help Link while Midna is at death’s door is an extremely touching scene. I would pick that as Twilight Princess’s best cutscene.

As a kid I was completely amazed by the cutscene where the goddesses create Hyrule in OoT, I even had dreams about it.

One of my favorite zelda cutscenes, and not one I've seen mentioned elsewhere here yet, is when you heal Pamela's father in Majora's Mask. You have a little girl who is all alone, trapped in a land swarming with the undead, her father turning into a monster himself, and the second Link heals him she just rushes up in order to comfort HIM instead of the other way around. It's a very sweet cutscene/moment that has always been one of my favorites.

There are so many others that could have easily made the top 10. Valoo attacking Ganondorf, the dark interlopers, Midna's goodbye, heir to a throne of nothing but failure, everything I have doing up until now was all for nothing, BotW 100% epilogue. Getting goosebumps just thinking about them.

Wind Waker's ending is just.. so good. Ganondorf's final defeated laughter, it's just so haunting.

In Wind Waker, Ganondorf explains that the wind brings death. After burying the Master Sword into his forehead, Ganondorf's final words are "The wind ... it is blowing" and death comes for him. What an incredible ending.

Zelda's apology and goodbye to Link before she goes into the seal makes me cry everytime, its so good

I loved this! A few scenes I'd add: - Sad Grandma (Wind Waker) - Nayru's song (Oracle of Ages) - Real Midna (Twilight Princess) - Zelda drops her sword (Twilight Princess) - Kakariko village on fire (Ocarina of Time) - Anju and Kafei reunion (Majora's Mask)

OK first...THAT INTRO WAS AMAZING. Also, Colin saving Beth was great to imagine the kind of rage Link felt as he rode in and saw the situation. I always felt link showed Colin more respect than the other kids did.

I know a lot of people didn't care for Ganondorf's late inclusion in Twilight Princess because of how detached from the rest of the story he was, but that scene of him on his horse holding up Midna's helmet like some kind of war trophy is one of the most badass scenes in the entire series.

Age of calamity cutscenes are my favorite, particularly the one where link solos the blights and and Zelda unlocks her power

I love the entire finale to ALBW, more so what occurs after you defeat Yuganon. Hilda rises and she's determined to fight Link and Zelda by herself. Ravio's arrival, and the reveal about who he is. His speech as be pleads with Hilda. Link and Zelda get yo return home and leave Lorule to its doom. But instead, in spite of everything Hilda did, Zelda and Link wish to restore Lorule's Triforce. The look on her face as she sees the inverted triangles reform, the sun shines on the kingdom for the first time in who knows, and the simple "thank you, Zelda!" Good stuff. Great ending. Killer game.

The final cutscene in TP when Midna breaks the mirror of twilight will always be my favorite Zelda cutscene ever. That game as a whole had a huge impact on me, but that last scene... the music.. realizing what Midna is doing, after everything they went through together... tears will always fall

The story between Link and Saria is one of the saddest for me, and it hits close to home. I had a girl I grew up with that considered a very close friend I grew up with that I met when I was about 3. Her and I always got along, always talked, and even had sleepovers here and there. Just friends, nothing more than the innocent joy of 2 young souls growing up together. Fast forward to me being 9 and I had to move out of are I lived in, about a good 15-20 miles from my home, this was back in 1999 so it was considered far away back then with no technology to keep us connected. I always thought about her, and always wondered how she was doing. Fast forward a little more to when I was 14 and I ended up bumping into her again. She was completely changed when it came to appearance, and had now grown to a beautiful young adolescent, but still had the very same pure heart that I knew when we were young. I, on the other hand..... had seen atrocities and trauma that scarred me, changed me, and eventually corrupted me looking back. She would try to conversate with me, and try to bring up the good ol days, only for me to push her away and say that I was no longer that kid she knew. As much as she insisted that the kid she knew was still inside of me somewhere, I refused to let her, and refused to get closer to her. No because I didn't want to, but because I knew deep down inside I would end up destroying and corrupting one of the most beautiful souls I ever met growing up, and that was something I could not live with doing. Needless to say after high school I lost all contact and whereabouts of her..... but I always think of her, and always think of what could've been. I hope wherever she is, she is living in peace, love, and harmony with the family she deserves to have. Thanks for all the memories Karla Vela Lopez.

The scene with Zelda explaining Hylias plan from skyward sword will always rank as the top cutscene from any Zelda game for me. The grief of the newly reborn Hylia, the desperation from link as he pounds on the crystal, the momentary break Links otherwise stoic expression, it truly is wonderful

The Twilight Princess soundtrack for this intro will always give me goosebumps! Has to be the most impactful intro music other than OoT's IMO. Minda's reveal and goodbye brought literal tears to my eyes the first time I played it. It still hurts my heart even now.

One of my favorites comes from Spirit Tracks, the scene where Byrne sacrifices himself so Zelda can pray for Tetra's blessing to reclaim her body is so nice, and the final duet that comes after the first phase of the Malladus fight is so beautiful.

My favorite cutscenes from the series are all over the place. I love Link's Awakening's beach scene with Marin for giving so much life to Marin. I love Majora's Mask's scene where Link is trapped in a Deku form for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is Aonuma having that same scene as a nightmare. I ADORE Colin's monolog after you save him from King Bulblin, where he finally understands what it means to be courageous. Tons of moments from the series do so much to impact the story and the player and it really shows, especially in games like Wind Waker and Twilight Princess

This intro is as epic as it can get, what a true master piece

I like the Twilight Princess cutscene because it's the final leap of Midna's arc as a character, how she's gone from being a selfish little brat who only used Link to get revenge to finally deciding to sacrifice herself to save her friends... even if she knew she would not survive at all.

Always a great day when Zeltik blesses all of us with his content and his presence.

In TP, as Wolf Link and Midna are in the Sacred Grove, being attacked by Skullkid while Saria'a song plays really got to me. Skull Kid was protecting his deceased friend's sword from these two intruders, not realizing he was a decendant of that same friend. Really brings home the fact that the Hero was remembered after all.

For me, it’s 2: 1. The Twilight Princess cutscene explaining the dark history of the Twili. It still traumatizes me! 2. The ending of Spirit Tracks, after defeating the final boss. Seeing what incredible friends those Link And Zelda Have become just fills me with HOPE….

Zelda sealing herself always makes me cry. For me it’s the saddest moment in the entire series

YES the ending Windwaker cutscene gives me chills every time. Link STABS Ganandorf in the head as the kingdom of Hyrule floods around them, it’s so epic! Also, the theme of sacrifice and moving on always touches my heart. “…Ah, but child… That land…will not be Hyrule. It will be YOUR land!” Perfection.

Fi's farewell is one of the only Zelda moments that's made me tear up. Not even any of the moments in Twlight Princess and Majora's Mask made me that emotional. The ending to A Link Between Worlds is a close second, it never fails to give me chills.

Twilight Princess continues to give me chills....Such an amazing game 😍😍

For the number one I’ll have to agree. There is something very primal and satisfying about Ganon forgetting the most basic pieces of lore in his excitement and forgetting that he actually has to have physical hand on the triforce. Plus the grandfatherly vibe of the King drives home the feeling of comfort, and you see really how much of a guardian this guy has been the whole time.

Personally would have put Twilight Princess' ending in the top spot. The reveal of Midna not only being alive, but that her curse was broken was so touching and that moment is topped off with a goodbye that, honestly, if Fi's goodbye made the list I think Midna's goodbye should have. Midna not only is another companion character, but one that has arguably the most compelling story of not only all of Link's companions but of all Zelda characters in general.

I've always been partial to the scene in MM where Tatl and Tael first find and befriend Skull Kid. In just this brief scene we see Skull Kid at his happiest and saddest moments. There's virtually no dialogue, just the imagery of a sobbing Skull Kid who was just abandoned by his friends juxtaposed with the imagery of a joyous Skull Kid playing with Tatl and Tael set to Saria's Song. It's a really moving, empathetic depiction of his character. In a game as dark as MM there's something really impactful about seeing this brief moment of innocence and levity, especially with the (sort of) antagonist at the center of it. It's so simple and yet it commands my full attention every time I see it.

That intro...sent chills through my bones. Wonderful job!

That intro gave me CHILLS. Absolutely stunning

Fi's Farewell is one of my favorite scenes in large part due to it's musical arrangement. For most people it's Midna's Lament, but Fi's Theme is one of my personal favorite musical arrangements of all time. Also, man you sure can write a script. Felt like I was having a novel read out to me. Closed my eyes for a bit there and I could still see the scene in my head 🙌🏼

One of my favorite cutscenes is in Skyward Sword, when the Dragons and Levias are singing the full song of the hero, I get emotional everytime I hear the main theme kick in. And Also for Skyward Sword, Fi's goodbye reduces me to tears every time.

Can we please take a moment to appreciate the effort put in to just the intro?! Breathtakingly good

Zelda and Impa fleeing Hyrule Castle, Darmani's final sacrifice to protect his tribe, Valoo burning down Ganondorf's lair, Groose coursing at top speed to save Zelda from her fall, Link falling in battle after Zelda saves her from a guardian, Queen Ambi under Veran's control cursing the past and making people disappear left and right in the present... there's just so much poignant, beautiful cutscenes in this series to choose from, I applaud your effort to narrow it down to ten, it was done so masterfully.

I'm surprised nothing from Age of Calamity made it into this list! Terrako's sacrifice, Zelda's awakening, and her speech on the wall are all such wonderful moments.

Your script writing in these videos are awesome man. Lovin it!

Ganondorf's execution in TP. Not just his sheer defiance in the face of death was great, but the fact that, by some twisted form of divine intervention, his life was saved by the power of the Godesses in the from of the Triforce of Power. That moment where the Triforce flickers within him to bring him back and gives him the power to break free from his chains always makes me feel like I can take over the world.

My favourite cutscene is the one where Zelda gives Link the harp in Skyward Sword, it hypes me up every time.

Looking at this video and remembering so many other fantastic moments, it really shows how amazingly powerful each Zelda story is

WOW! That intro was amazing! I literally rewatched it like five times just because of how much of an effect it had on me. Zelda games, their stories, and the emotion behind them will never cease to be some of my favorite memories and experiences. Great video as always! :)

Majora making itself known and discarding the skull kid is SO creepy. It's like something straight out of a horror movie.

I shed a tear for that opening man, incredible editing. Your channel never disappoints!

Can I just say how absolutely amazing the intro music is!! It gives me such a nostalgic feeling it makes me wanna cry. And to think how long ago some of my favorite zelda games were made, and im only 14 Some of those would have to be ocarina of time and majoras mask, skyward sword, twilight princess, minish cap, links awakening, a link to the past, a link between worlds, and botw Its great. Great video

Gosh Zelda's seal was and is so heartbreaking. It's for sure my favorite cutscene (I went to bed crying from it-).

Would love to see other top 10s. Funniest, most heart wrenching, most unexpected or out of place, worst. Lots of good potential for a series here. Keep up the good work! I love your exposition and the excellent takes over the cutscenes we have all seen so many times. It brings fresh life into them!

Your descriptive narrative of the cutscenes is beautifully written. Excellent work and pleasing to listen to.

So many good memories 🥺 About #6 - I played OoT as a younger kid as I was just learning to read and spent a good year running around kokiri forest before I ever got to the deku tree. I had so much fun and loved saria and all the other kids and fairies and the lost woods and I eventually finished the deku tree and realized that it was just the beginning of the game... Cut to link leaving and I remember being So mad that he was trying to get out of there without saying goodbye to his friends and without saria? I remember being very moved by the scene on the bridge in a way that I had never been by anything i had read or watched at that point in my young life and Sobbing when link ran away without saying goodbye (and my mom being really concerned) ... That scene really left an imprint on me as a child in ways I don't think I realized,, and it happened just before things in my childhood got tricky. Oot is such a nostalgic game because of these personal ties but also because it really explored what it's like to grow up and know things will never be the way they were before. The depth of human emotion that these games can convey with such simplicity is powerful. The complexities of love, loss, despair and hope ,, this was a great list! 🗡️✨ (If you read this whole comment thanks for going down memory lane w me too)

That intro was amazing - I had to go back and rewatch it!! 🙌 And I love how you synced the close-up of Link’s freak-out face (from the Interloper cutscene) to the music - it was perfect!!! I really appreciate the time you take to make such detailed videos on my favourite game! 👏 👏 👏

Healing Darmani and Mikau's souls in Majoras Mask both hit me hard, even for how short and simple they were. Darmani's lamenting at not being able to save the people who revered him as a hero, Mikau's sorrow at not being able to save Lulu's (and persumably his) children, both giving way to feeling at peace with Link taking up their mantle to finish what they started.

Best intro I’ve seen it’s a masterpiece that can not be rivaled

God dang, Zeltik, this intro had me crying rivers as I watched and suddenly a tsunami of my most fond and cherishing memories came over me… and honestly, I think I needed that. Magnificent work my dude!🎉👏 I’ve been a sub to the channel since “Zelda U for the NX”! If y’know, y’know 😉

I really loved “Fi’s farewell” also. The thing that really sells it is the music. That track is heartbreakingly beautiful.

Thats a goddamn fine intro you made there and I almost 100% agree with your list

Fabulous video! I loved the opening montage, nice work. I haven't played WW in years, but I agree - that scene is #1. It was so brilliant and operatic, a genuine piece of in-game theater.

The effort, quality, love, and care put into this. The intro(s), the Zeltik narration and the emphasis and impact these have had on Zeltik... I'll hold on to this, that the effort you put in to what you love is worth it.

The Song of the Giants literally makes me "feel" something inside. It's hard to describe but the OOT and MM has a special place in my heart. It was actually the first time i actually felt something from music, and i was like 9 when I played those games

When I watch your videos, I always think we must be close in age, because of the way the parts of the series you hold dear so closely mirror my own. Even the intro of this video got me emotional - and you're not wrong, BoTW had some beautiful cinematics but they barely break the top 10. The attack on Kakariko is a core memory for me; there are many ways the media introduces the idea of bravery/courage, but none of them made me feel the way it did to ride Epona into the village, sword in the air, to rescue those kids. That moment taught me to be brave, even though bravery looks a lot different in the world we inhabit than in Hyrule.

Incredible narration, absolute go to for LOZ videos. Keep it up Zeltik!

When I go through these cut scenes during causal play through, it's just another cut scene with no meaning to me. And i barely read the text. But when zeltik reads through them, they have a whole new meaning. I appreciate them much more. Thanks so much!

So many great cutscenes throughout the games. For me my personal favorite is any time Link pulls the master sword from its resting place and wields it once again. I get chills every time I see it. In the case of Skyward Sword I still feel the same when the goddess sword transforms each time until we get the iconic blade of evils bane.

I think all of these cutscene moments are great picks. I can definitely relate with the explanations you give to each of them. Concerning your number 7 pick with Midna wielding the full might of the Fused Shadow against the deity form of Ganondorf, I think it's also a moment that shows just how much Midna has changed throughout the game. In the beginning, she didn't care about the Hylians and only longed to return to the Palace of Twilight and defeat Zant to reclaim her role as the Twili leader. However, after seeing just how much Link and Zelda sacrifice to help her, she comes to realize her selfish desires and throws them to the wayside in favor of helping the Light World as well. In the above scene, though she realizes her efforts to defeat Ganondorf may be in vain, she puts her life at risk in order to save Link and Zelda, even going so far as warping them away from the castle and out of harm's way first and foremost.

I played my brother's copy of Link's Awakening around the time it came out in the 90s. I refused to believe the dream thing was actually going to happen, right up until the end and everything started vanishing. I was in complete shock. It was the first video game that brought me to tears, and there I was bawling (angrily might I add) over a greenish mini LCD screen, pixelated people slowly disappearing, with a simple midi tune chiming in the background. But man, it really left an impact, so many NES games back then didn't focus on story obviously, and our family didn't get an SNES so Link's Awakening was really a first for me. I fell outta the Zelda series my teens, got into different types of games, but the re-release of Link's Awakening sent me on a journey. I started to replay every Zelda game I owned, and then played every other I could find (17 out of 19 games, no FSA or Triforce Heroes). One of the last "new for me" games was Skyward Sword. I did it on the Wii, but it ended up being about a year before the Switch re-release came out anyway. I wasn't expecting to love that one as much as I did, but the characters and the cutscenes are ones I love the most and think about regularly. The Zelda cutscene and the Fi goodbye are my favourite ones of the whole series. The Zelda scene is one of the first to pop into my head when I think of the term "video game cutscene". Link's face breaking as he looks down from Zelda who is right there, the one person he is doing this all for, but he can't save her... was an absolute gut punch. After playing so many games of his stalwart character never faltering, that look right there wrecked me. The fact that he exits the room and nods at Impa in the exact way you always expect him too, somehow makes it hurt more. Also, the best part about this journey is that my kid joined me, and we even played both the Hyrule Warrior games together as well. Beating Age of Calamity co-op with him was a huge highlight, idc if it's canon or not, it was so much fun. We even started watching this channel together when this all started years ago, we're very fond of your editing style and theories. There are many days I'm picking him up from school and one of us will say "A new Zeltik video today!" and the other one gets excited, it's super fun. whew that's a lot of words i just used...

The last cutscene of link between worlds is the only cutscene to make me cry. Hilda and ravio letting link and Zelda leave as their world crumbles away, when they wish lorules triforce back… beautiful

The intro to this video is spectacular, so many of my favorite moments and really well put together with the Twilight Princess trailer theme.

That montage at the beginning is worth the video by itself. Amazing

I personally really loved the end cutscene in Phantom Hourglass, where the glorious Linebeck cut through one of Bellamu‘s Tentacles - despite his tremendous -fear- boredom of fighting such an easy opponent, to save Link

My favorite cutscene is the final DLC memory in BOTW where the picture of the champions and Zelda is taken. That whole thing is just pure perfection and a worthy reward for completing such a big quest.

I love how much you love the legend of Zelda, the absolute dedication! It makes me so excited when I watch one of your videos!

I agree with most of your picks. For Ocarina I would have gone with the drawbridge cutscene, because it exhibits the personalities, strengths, and fatal flaws of Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf so well. I believe that is the moment the Triforce truly divided. For Majora's Mask either the end credits or the breaking the curse cutscene after stone tower is defeated. It just feels like such a sigh of relief, as all the curses are broken and the spirits of Ikana can rest. The end credits are so hopeful, but also tragic because once again Link isn't around to see the happy ending.

Countless memories but you got me with that scene between Link and Salia. This even got me when I was a 7 years old child. I was able to relate to it because we moved between many towns at that time. My first real best friend went back to Japan (I live in Germany). It hooked with me that much, that I visited this place ingame many times, reliving this said but also beautiful moment between those friends. it reminded me of my own farewell. Zelda brought me through the hard times in my childhood.

This is by far the best intro Zeltik has crafted! Simply amazing!

Such a good selection Zeltik! Another great one

Love this video. Good job I appreciate all the work you put in to these videos ❤❤

Midna shattering the hyrule castle barrier with the fused shadow and then it plays the hyrule castle fanfare, and the first time you realize you’re entering the temple of time both gave me chills

That intro with all the snippets of the cutscenes is honestly so well edited with the epic Zelda soundtrack playing in the back

The twilight princess trailer music is so underrated. Beautiful stuff.

This is a masterpiece!! Great work!

I haven't finished Link's Awakening yet, I knew of that cutscene in the beach since before the Switch remake was announced, but after watching this video the scene hit me in a different way, I believe it was your view of the cutscene that made it have this new effect, related to an experience I had around 2020. One night, I had a dream about an extremely concealed woman, intimidating yet almost lifeless, a woman that made an oath to protect me above all else for a reason unknown even to her, which I later discovered was easy for her to do, as she had nothing else to lose, or win. She was covered almost entirely by scars, mentally and physically, it was easy to see why she felt so cold and dead, and after some time, I managed to help her open up to the world and heal. Eventually I dreamed with her again, this time more open, but she had to leave. Before doing so, she said the following to me. "I know you like creating stories, and worlds. If you could, please use me as one of your characters in your story - I'm eager to hear it, when we meet again." she then left as a silhouette by the sun, with a bright future on her mind. Despite what little I truly managed to know of her, she has stood with me since, I don't know how to put it, and it might just have been this overwhelming feeling of loneliness that I get sometimes, but she felt real to me. I wish I knew how to put it in shorter, much precise words.

The first time I beat Wind Waker, I cried after beating Ganondorf. The preceding cutscene was very emotionally charged and the one after, even more so.

Calling the four giants gives me goosebumps every time, #1 for me

Oh my goodness so much nostalgia with that intro song. I remember letting the trailer play and recording the sound through a portable mp3 player. I recorded quite a few songs from movies/shows/games onto my MP3 player. Oh my word. Back in the day lol

The production value here is insane, I'm taking notes like mad

Whenever I here people say that they don't get Zelda, I often struggle to express what I think makes them so great. That intro does it perfectly. Well done.

Amazing video, Zeltik!! I'm a longtime fan and had chills remembering these moments and also was very excited to show them to my boyfriend, who is new to the franchise 💛 Thank you

Lol the description and quotes you gave of the skyward sword cut scene when Zelda fell into her deep sleep made me entirely sad. I teared up rofl

Fantastic intro, buddy. I'd add the ending of the Couple's Mask sequence to this list. Talk about build-up and emotional pay-out! It's haunting and touching, truly rewarding for undertaking such an involved side quest.

Yeah that link-zelda SS cutscene had me all emotional so it was the first one I thought of. Very glad to see it get this spot.

This is the reason why you can play Zelda games over and over again ❤️ The cutscenes are addictive 😭

Oh god that trailer song at the beginning. Massive nostalgia bomb. I don't know how many times I watched that trailer leading up to the release of Twilight Princess.

TP is full awesome cutscenes.The moment you stand victorious on Eldin Bridge has to be my favourite!!!

My favorite cutscene has to be the ending of Majora’s Mask and the credits that follows. In every Zelda, getting to the credits feels earned but Majora’s Mask makes it special by only giving you the full cinematic credit if you completed every side quest in the game. It feels amazing to see all the hard work you did to help the many folks of Termina paid off in the end. And the ending of Link riding into the forest, once again the hero nobody but a few will remember, as the sun finally peers through the canopy, transitioning into the tree stump with Saria’s melody playing softly in the background is one of the most beautiful moment The Legend Of Zelda ever graced us with.

I know a lot of people find Fi annoying and think there’s no attachment to her to make the final cutscene seem in place but personally when I played through SS I loved Fi and thought of her as my best friend on the adventure and her farewell is one of the most emotional moments in a video game for me

Love the twilight princess music at the beginning Bc you don’t get this music unless you sit on the title screen for awhile and I love this so much.

I've always loved Skyward Sword, always loved that iteration of Link and Zelda's relationship, but something about Zeltik's emotional description of Zelda's Seal has me CRYING.