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{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= Survivor of the Sheikahs<ref>{{Cite|I am Sheik. Survivor of the Sheikahs...|Sheik|OoT}}</ref>
|HW= Sheikah Tribesman<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= HW |guide= Prima |page= 26}}</ref>, Sheikah Warrior<ref>{{Cite|Sheikah Warrior<br/>{{Big|Sheik}}|N/A|HWDE}}</ref>, The Musician<ref>{{Cite|Defeat {{Color|HWDE Red|the musician}}!|Battle Log|HWDE}}</ref>
|HWDE= Legendary Sheikah Warrior<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Legendary Sheikah Warrior<br/>SHEIK |author= Nintendo |title= Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition - Character Highlight Series Trailer #2 - Nintendo Switch |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynRbfs7i7Q0 |archive= |published= April 19, 2018 |retrieved= November 29, 2022|site= YouTube |type= video}}</ref>
|SSBfWU= The Illusive Sheikah<ref>{{Cite|The Illusive Sheikah<br/>SHEIK|N/A|SSBfWU}}</ref>
|SSBU= The Illusive Sheikah<ref>{{Cite|The Illusive Sheikah<br/>SHEIK|N/A|SSBU}}</ref>
}}
|gender= {{List|Male {{Exp Game|OoT, OoT (Himekawa)}}{{Note|{{OoT|-}} comprises {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}}'s only [[Guidelines:Canon|canonical]] appearance. Within that game, {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}}'s gender is referred to once in the English version, when {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Ruto|link}} referred to {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} as a "a young man" and refers to {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} as "him".<ref>{{Cite|If you see Sheik, please give him my thanks, OK?|Princess Ruto|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|A young man named Sheik saved me from under the ice...|Princess Ruto|OoT}}</ref> {{Guide|OoT|Nintendo}} also describes {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} as male.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |publisher= Nintendo |page= 67}}</ref><br/><br/>Contrarily, {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} was referred to using feminine pronouns on the official Zelda website.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Sheik always covered her face and muffled her voice to protect her identity, but Link soon learned that this helpful soul was in fact his good friend Princess Zelda. Her unusual dress and demeanor came from being raised as a Sheikah by her protector Impa. |published= n.d. |retrieved= June 28, 2014 |url= http://web.archive.org/web/20160311084700/http://zelda.com/universe/pedia/s.jsp |title= Zelda Universe |site= Zelda.com}}</ref> [[Eiji Aonuma]] has said that, according to a survey, American players preferred female characters that were more independent, citing {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} and {{Term|Series|Tetra|link}} as examples.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= We recently received information from a survey conducted in the US that indicated that, among our female characters, users had a preference for those that were more on the independent side, such as Sheik and Tetra |url= http://kotaku.com/5412635/zelda-developer-was-stumped-by-new-zelda-games-puzzles |title= Zelda Developer Was Stumped By New Zelda Game's Puzzles |site= Kotaku |published= November 25, 2009 |retrieved= October 2, 2011}}</ref><br/><br/>On August 5, 2014, Bill Trinen, Nintendo's senior product marketing manager and head translator for {{OoT|-}}, stated in an interview that since {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} is just {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda}} in disguise, and since {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda}} is female, {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} is also female.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= The definitive answer is that Sheik is a woman — simply Zelda in a different outfit. |url= http://www.polygon.com/2014/8/5/5948989/zelda-nintendo-sheik-gender-cosplay |title=Zelda Fans Debate Sheik's Gender, but Here's Nintendo's Final Word |site= Kotaku |published= August 5, 2014 |retrieved= August 5, 2014}}</ref><br/><br/>Matching the pronoun usage in the game, Zelda Wiki refers to {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} with masculine pronouns for his appearance in {{OoT|-}}.}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Until the right time, Princess Zelda's consciousness shall sleep... ...To awaken as a young Sheikah boy. |book= {{OoT|Himekawa|-}} Part 2 |publisher= Viz Media |page= 61}}</ref>, Female {{Exp Game|SSBM, SSBB, HW, SSBfN3DS, SSBfWU, SSBU}}<ref>{{Cite|This is Zelda's alter ego. Using a variation of the name of the ancient Sheikah tribe, she appears before Link and teaches him melodies instrumental to his success. It's believed that she's not just a quick-change artist, but rather that she is able to instantaneously alter her clothing and her eye and skin color by using her magical skills.|Trophy|SSBM}}<br/>{{Cite|Strategically switching between Zelda and Sheik is key. Compared to her Zelda form, Sheik is nimble and has gorgeous moves, but she lacks a strong knockout attack. The number of needles thrown in Needle Storm is based on how long you hold the B Button before releasing it. Use the Control Stick to wave the Chain after brandishing it.|Trophy|SSBM}}<br/>{{Cite|The best strategy to use when playing as Sheik is to let her flow from one powerful attack into another, like a river of quicksilver. Zelda has some techniques with more punch, however, so in one-on-one battles, use Transform as needed. Sheik only travels a short way when using Vanish, but the move comes with a small explosion that damages foes around her.|Trophy|SSBM}}</ref><ref name="Smash">{{Cite Web|quote= Sheik doesn't appear in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, but we based her model on a design that was drafted up during the development of that game. |retrieved= October 22, 2014 |url= http://wayback.archive.org/web/20130407231122/http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/sheik.html |title= Sheik |site= Super Smash Bros. DOJO!! |type= archive}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|published= January 21, 2008 |retrieved= June 28, 2014 |url= http://wayback.archive.org/web/20110807073818/http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/sheik.html |title= Sheik |site= Smash Bros. DOJO!! |type= archive}}<br/>{{Cite|The persona Zelda adopted to escape from Ganondorf. She completely hid all traces of her Zelda identity and appeared to Link as the last member of the Sheikah tribe. She taught Link essential ocarina melodies and then vanished in an instant. She didn't appear very often--rather, she would show up to support Link in crucial situations.|Trophy|SSBB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Much like Impa, she's a remaining survivor of the Sheikah. |published= August 4, 2014 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_DZtTR3zu0#t=527 |title= Hyrule Warriors Direct |site= YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Sheik claimed to be a surviving Sheikah. However, this was just a cunning disguise for Princess Zelda so that she could escape Ganondorf. In Smash Bros., she's the complete opposite of Zelda, striking with fast attacks that can keep an opponent off balance.|Trophy|SSBfWU}}</ref>{{Note|{{Term|SSBU|Sheik}} is referred to with feminine pronouns in the {{Term|SSBU|Tips|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Sheik advances forth and slices through the opponents she hits. She can catch only one opponent with this move, but catching an opponent is pretty easy and the move is very powerful.|Tips|SSBU}}</ref> {{Term|SSBU|Sheik}} is also referred with masculine pronouns once again in new voice lines from Palutena's Guidance.<ref>{{Cite|His attacks may be fast, but they aren't very strong. That's why he will try to end the fight quickly.|Palutena|SSBU}}</ref><br/><br/>The Super Smash Blog for {{SSBU|-}} refers to {{Term|SSBU|Sheik}} with masculine pronouns,<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Now Sheik joins the battle wearing the Sheikah costume from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Keep the pressure on your opponent by using his speedy dash to quickly close in on (or get away from) your opponent!|author= |published= October 1, 2018|retrieved= October 2, 2018|url= https://www.smashbros.com/en_US/blog/index.html?category=cat02_fighter_16|title= Super Smash Blog|site= Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch system {{!}} Official Site|type= }}</ref> however the official Nintendo Tumblr, Nintendo Versus Twitter and Super Smash Bros. Facebook all refer to {{Term|SSBU|Sheik}} with feminine pronouns.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Sheik dons the Sheikah costume from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! She utilizes all her signature moves and quick attacks to apply high pressure on foes, leaving them little room for counter-attacks! |author= Nintendo |published= October 2, 2018 |retrieved= October 2, 2018 |url= http://nintendo.tumblr.com/post/178668945609 |title= Nintendo of America |site= Tumblr |type= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite Twitter|quote= Sheik joins the battle in Super #SmashBrosUltimate, wearing the Sheikah costume from The Legend of #Zelda: Breath of the Wild! As a speedy character, she can put the pressure on foes with quick movements and attacks.|url= https://twitter.com/NintendoVS/status/1047018344212250625|archive= https://web.archive.org/web/20220429080431/https://twitter.com/NintendoVS/status/1047018344212250625}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote= In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the speedy Sheik now wears the Sheikah costume from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Her quick attacks and movements can apply high pressure on foes, leaving them little room to strike back! |author= Super Smash Bros. |published= October 2, 2018 |retrieved= October 2, 2018 |url= https://www.facebook.com/SmashBros/videos/172293833704662/ |title= Super Smash Bros. - SSBU - Sheik |site= Facebook|type= }}</ref>}}}}
|game= OoT
|other= OoT (Himekawa), SSBM, SSBB, HW, SSB4, SSBU
|race= {{Term|Series|Hylian|link}}<ref>{{Cite|But something I could never expect happened... After you opened the Door of Time, the Master Sword sealed you away in the Sacred Realm... Your spirit remained in the Sacred Realm...and then the Triforce fell into Ganondorf's hands. He went on to invade the Sacred Realm... Ganondorf had become the Evil King, and the Sacred Realm became a world of evil. All of this is an unfortunate coincidence. I passed myself off as a Sheikah and hoped that you would return. I waited for seven years...|Princess Zelda|OoT3D}}</ref>
|voiceactor= {{wp|Jun Mizusawa}}
|era= {{Term|Series|Era of the Hero of Time|link}}
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{{Term/Store|Sheik|Sheiks|Series, OoT, OoT3D, HW, HWL, HWDE, SSBM, SSBB, SSBfN3DS, SSBfWU, SSBU}} (pronounced {{IPA|ʃiːk}} {{respell|sheek}}), is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 238 {{Exp Game|OoT}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Sheik|View Warriors|HWDE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Sheik|Announcer|SSBB}}</ref>{{Name Ref|OoT (Himekawa), SSBM, SSBfN3DS, SSBfWU, SSBU}} He appears to be a male {{Term|Series|Sheikah|link}} but is in fact a persona of {{Term|Series|Princess Zelda|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= HH |publisher= |page= 87}}</ref> {{Term|Series|Princess Zelda}} disguises herself as {{Term|Series|Sheik}} for most of {{OoT}}, revealing her true identity only at the end of the game. {{Term|Series|Sheik}} uses his {{Term|Series|Goddess's Harp|display=Harp|link}} to teach {{Term|Series|Link|link}} several {{Term|Series|Warping|link}} {{Plural|Series|Song|link}} throughout the game.


A mysterious warrior with a great wisdom and strength. Though his name may be deceiving, he is not actually a [[Sheikah]]. He is [[Hylian]]. Sheik helps [[Link]] along his quest while he never reveals who he is and why he is aiding [[Link]]. His speed and focus make him a very powerful ally in stopping evil's wishes. His gender is often mistaken to be female, but it is revealed by [[Princess Ruto]] that Sheik is a male when she gives you the [[Water Medallion]].
==Biography==
==={{OoT|-}}===
{{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} reveals himself to {{Term|OoT3D|Link|link}} shortly after {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} is freed from the {{Term|OoT3D|Chamber of Sages|link}} after his seven-year slumber.<ref>{{Cite|I've been waiting for you, Hero of Time...|Sheik|OoT3D}}</ref> He introduces himself as the "survivor of the Sheikah".<ref>{{Cite|I am {{Color|OoT3D Red|Sheik}}, survivor of the Sheikah...|Sheik|OoT3D}}</ref> He informs {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} that he must awaken the {{Term|OoT3D|Seven Sages|link}} in order to bring peace back to {{Term|OoT3D|Hyrule|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|When evil rules all, an awakening voice from the Sacred Realm will call those destined to be Sages who dwell in the {{Color|OoT3D Red|five temples}}. One in a {{Color|OoT3D Green|deep forest}}... One on a {{Color|OoT3D Red|high mountain}}... One under a {{Color|OoT3D Dark Blue|vast lake}}... One within the {{Color|OoT3D Purple|house of the dead}}... One inside a {{Color|OoT3D Yellow|goddess of the sand}}...|Sheik|OoT3D}}</ref> Alerting him of the need to acquire the {{Term|OoT3D|Hookshot|link}} in order to enter the {{Plural|OoT3D|Temple}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} stays in front of the {{Term|OoT3D|Pedestal of the Master Sword|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Unfortunately, equipped as you currently are, you cannot even enter the temple... But, if you believe what I'm saying, you should head to {{Color|OoT3D Red|Kakariko Village}}...|Sheik|OoT3D}}</ref> He later appears when {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} arrives at the {{Term|OoT3D|Sacred Forest Meadow|link}}. He tells {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} about the {{Plural|OoT3D|Song|link}} for {{Term|OoT3D|Warping|link}} that can access {{Term|OoT3D|Temple}} entrances and teaches him the "{{Term|OoT3D|Minuet of Forest|link}}" before disappearing again.<ref>{{Cite|In order to come back here again, play the {{Color|OoT3D Green|Minuet of Forest}}.|Sheik|OoT3D}}</ref> Further along, {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} approaches {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} at the {{Term|OoT3D|Fire Temple|link}} entrance in the {{Term|OoT3D|Death Mountain Crater|link}}, teaching him the {{Term|OoT3D|Bolero of Fire|link}} before walking away, using a wall of flame to halt {{Term|OoT3D|Link}}'s inquiring advance.<ref>{{Cite|This song is dedicated to the power of the heart... Listen to the Bolero of Fire...|Sheik|OoT}}</ref>


{{spoiler}}
{{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} once again mysteriously appears in the {{Term|OoT3D|Ice Cavern|link}} to inform {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} of the fate of the {{Plural|OoT3D|Zora|link}} and to teach him the "{{Term|OoT3D|Serenade of Water|link}}".<ref>{{Cite|We meet again, Link... If you came here to meet the Zoras, you wasted your time... This is all there is... With one exception, the Zoras are all now sealed under this thick ice sheet...|Sheik|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|A childish mind will turn to noble ambition... Young love will become deep affection... The clear water's surface reflects growth... Now listen to the Serenade of Water to reflect upon yourself....|Sheik|OoT}}</ref> He then waits outside the {{Term|OoT3D|Water Temple|link}} for {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} to free it from {{Term|OoT3D|Morpha|link}}'s influence and awaken the {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Ruto|link|display=Sage of Water}} before disappearing once again.


It is later revealed in the game, that Sheik is actually [[Princess Zelda|someone you've been looking for the entire game.]]
When {{Term|OoT3D|Kakariko Village|link}} comes under attack from a mysterious force, {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} discovers that {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} is already there. Together they encounter and are defeated by an invisible monster thought to be the {{Term|OoT3D|Bongo Bongo|link|display=Evil Shadow Spirit}}. {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} teaches {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} the "{{Term|OoT3D|Nocturne of Shadow|link}}" and urges {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} to help {{Term|OoT3D|Impa|link}} fight the {{Term|OoT3D|Bongo Bongo|display=Evil Shadow Spirit}}.<ref>{{Cite|Destroy the evil shadow spirit and save Impa! There is an entrance to the Shadow Temple beneath the graveyard behind this village. The only thing I can do for you is teach you the melody that will lead you to the Shadow Temple... This is the melody that will draw you into the infinite darkness that absorbs even time... Listen to this, the Nocturne of Shadow!!|Sheik|OoT}}</ref> When {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} discovers that he must venture back in time in order to do so, {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} offers a helping hand informing {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} on how to use the {{Term|OoT3D|Master Sword|link}} and the {{Term|OoT3D|Pedestal of the Master Sword|link}} in order to travel back and forth through {{Term|OoT3D|Time|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|If you want to return to your original time, return the Master Sword to the Pedestal of Time. By doing this, you will travel back in time seven years...|Sheik|OoT}}</ref> He teaches {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} the "{{Term|OoT3D|Prelude of Light|link}}" before vanishing once again.<ref>{{Cite|The time will come when you will have to return here quickly... I will teach this to you for when that time comes... The song to return you to the Temple of Time... The Prelude of Light...|Sheik|OoT}}</ref>


At the entrance of the {{Term|OoT3D|Spirit Temple|link}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} appears to have been waiting for {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} from atop a large rock formation and once again informs him that he must enter the {{Term|OoT3D|Spirit Temple|display=Temple}} as a child, utilizing the {{Term|OoT3D|Pedestal of the Master Sword}} in the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|The Master Sword is a ship with which you can sail upstream and downstream through time's river... The port for that ship is in the Temple of Time... To restore the Desert Colossus and enter the Spirit Temple, you must travel back through time's flow...|Sheik|OoT}}</ref> He gives {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} a lesson on performing the "{{Term|OoT3D|Requiem of Spirit|link}}" before using the desert winds as cover to vanish.<ref>{{Cite|Listen to this Requiem of Spirit... This melody will lead a child back to the desert.|Sheik|OoT}}</ref>


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With all {{Term|OoT3D|Sage|display=Six Sages}} freed, {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} is instructed to return to the {{Term|OoT3D|Temple of Time}} where {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} awaits. {{Term|OoT3D|Sheik}} congratulates {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} on his efforts and offers an explanation on what happened to {{Term|OoT3D|Hyrule|link}} during {{Term|OoT3D|Link}}'s disappearance before finally revealing his true identity as {{Term|OoT3D|Princess Zelda|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I have been waiting for you, Link. Link, the Hero of Time... You have overcome many hardships and awakened six Sages. And now you have a final challenge—a showdown with Ganondorf, the King of Evil...|Sheik|OoT3D}}<br/>{{Cite|Before that...I have things I want to tell only to you. Please listen. Another unknown legend of the Triforce passed down by the Shadow Folk, the Sheikah...|Sheik|OoT3D}}<br/>{{Cite|If you would seek the sacred triangle, listen well... The resting place of the sacred triangle, the Sacred Realm, is a mirror that reflects what is in the heart...the heart of one who enters it... If an evil heart, the Realm will become full of evil; if pure, the Realm will become a paradise. The Triforce...the sacred triangle... It is a balance that weighs the three forces: Power, Wisdom, and Courage. If the heart of the one who holds the sacred triangle has all three forces in balance, that one will gain the True Force to govern all. But if that one's heart is not in balance, the Triforce will separate into three parts: Power, Wisdom, and Courage. Only one part will remain for the one who touched the Triforce...the part representing the force that one most believes in. If that one seeks the True Force, that one must acquire the two lost parts. Those two parts will be held within others chosen by destiny who will bear the Triforce mark on the backs of their hands.|Sheik|OoT3D}}<br/>{{Cite|Seven years ago, Ganondorf, the King of Thieves, used the door you opened in the Temple of Time and entered the Sacred Realm. But when he laid his hands on the Triforce, the legend came true.|Sheik|OoT3D}}<br/>{{Cite|The Triforce separated into three parts. Only the {{Color|OoT3D Red|Triforce of Power}} remained in Ganondorf's hand. The strength of the Triforce of Power enabled him to become a mighty, evil king, but his dark ambitions were not satisfied. To gain complete mastery of the world, Ganondorf started looking for {{Color|OoT3D Red|those chosen by destiny}} to hold the two other Triforce parts. The one who holds the {{Color|OoT3D Red|Triforce of Courage}} is...you, Link! And the other, who holds the {{Color|OoT3D Red|Triforce of Wisdom}}...is the seventh Sage, who is destined to be the leader of them all...|Sheik|OoT3D}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|It is I, the Princess of Hyrule, {{Color|OoT3D Red|Zelda}}. I apologize for meeting you in disguise, but it was necessary to hide from the King of Evil. Please forgive me...|Princess Zelda|OoT3D}}</ref>


== Qutoes ==
==Other Appearances==
'''SHEIK, IN LINK'S FIRST MEETING WITH HIM IN THE TEMPLE OF TIME:'''
==={{OoT|-}} (Himekawa)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:Shiek mouth manga.png|thumb|right|150px|{{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}}'s mouth uncovered in the {{OoT|Himekawa}}]]
In the {{OoT|Himekawa}}, {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}} first appears to {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Link|link}} having tended his wounds after being defeated by {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Volvagia|link}}. {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}} is a spy for {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Ganondorf|link}} and later shows up to tell {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Link}} of a rumor that {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Princess Zelda}} had been spotted in the {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Desert of Illusions|link}}, before vanishing again. On {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Link}}'s way through the {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Desert of Illusions|display=Desert}}, he nearly succumbs to blistering sands before {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}} pulls him out and continues to travel with him. Later that night, {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Link}} is attacked by illusions and images of his past, but {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}} is unaffected; {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Link}} wonders if it could be due to a lack of past in {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}}'s life. Upon reaching the {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Gerudo's Fortress|link}}, {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}} knocks {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Link}} out, and the {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Link|display=Hero}} is captured.


I've been waiting for you, Hero of Time...
Once {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Link}} frees himself, he fights through the ranks of the {{Plural|OoT (Himekawa)|Gerudo}}, before {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}} comes to him with his {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sword}} and {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Shield}}. Throwing them to {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Link}}, {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}} attacks the invisible {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Twinrova|link}}, who were watching nearby. They accuse {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}} of being a traitor. {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}} is knocked unconscious after rebuking the accusation.
When evil rules all, an awakening voice from the Sacred Realm will call those
destined to be Sages, who dwell in the five temples.
One in a deep forest...
One on a high mountain...
One under a vast lake...
One within the house of the dead...
One inside a goddess of the sand...
Together with the Hero of Time, the awakened ones will bind the evil and return
the light of peace to the world...
This is the legend of the temples passed down by my people, the Sheikah.
I am Sheik.
Survivor of the Sheikahs...
As I see you standing there holding the mythical Master Sword, you really do
look like the legendary Hero of Time...
If you believe the legend, you have no choice. You must look for the five
temples and awaken the five Sages...
One Sage is waiting for the time of awakening in the Forest Temple. The Sage is
a girl I am sure you know...
Because of the evil power in the temple, she cannot hear the awakening call
from the Sacred Realm...
Unfortunately, equipped as you currently are, you cannot even enter the
temple...
But, if you believe what I'm saying, you should head to Kakariko Village...
Do you understand, Link?


After escaping with the unconscious {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}}, {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Link}} finds a cave to rest in. He leaves to find water, flustered after getting too close to {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}}. He returns to find that {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}}, having awoken with the face wrappings off, appears to be a woman. Fully transforming, {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheik}} is revealed to be {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Princess Zelda}}, who later explains that she had {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Impa}} lock her consciousness away and assume the disguise of a {{Term|OoT (Himekawa)|Sheikah}} boy.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==={{SSBM|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
:''See {{ssb|Main Page|SmashWiki's}} article on {{ssb|Sheik}} for more information.''
[[File:SSBM Sheik Render.png|right|90px]]
{{Term|SSBM|Princess Zelda|link}} has the option of transforming into {{Term|SSBM|Sheik}} by pressing down the Stick while holding the B Button. {{Term|SSBM|Sheik}} has a completely different moveset than {{Term|SSBM|Princess Zelda}} that are not based on magic, as her moves and weapons are quick and similar to those of a ninja.


{{SSBTrophy|SSBM|header=yes}}
{{#section:Trophies in Super Smash Bros. Melee|Sheik}}
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{{Noncanon|End}}


'''SHEIK (IN FRONT OF FOREST TEMPLE):'''
==={{SSBB|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Term|SSBB|Sheik}} appears again in {{SSBB}}. Although she did not appear in {{TP}}, the character model was based on a design drafted during the game's development.<ref name="Smash"/> {{HH}} contains designs of {{TP|-}} {{Term|SSBB|Princess Zelda}} as she would appear as {{Term|SSBB|Sheik}}, drawn specifically for {{SSBB|-}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The pictures at the bottom right represent what Zelda from Twilight Princess would look like if she transformed into Sheik. They were drawn for Super Smash Bros. Brawl.|book=HH|page= 174}}</ref>


The flow of time is always cruel...
She has mostly the same moveset from {{SSBM|-}}, and shares a {{Term|SSBB|Final Smash|link}} with {{Term|SSBB|Princess Zelda}}, the {{Plural|SSBB|Light Arrow|link}}, although {{Term|SSBB|Sheik}}'s deals more damage. In addition, {{Term|SSBB|Sheik}} can now {{ssb|crawl}}, {{ssb|wall jump}}, and use her Chain move as a {{ssb|tether recovery}}.
Its speed seems different for each person, but no one can change it...
A thing that doesn't change with time is a memory of younger days...
In order to come back here again, play the Minuet of Forest.
(learn Minuet of Forest)
Link...
I'll see you again...


In {{Term|SSBB|The Subspace Emissary|link}} mode from {{SSBB|-}}, {{Term|SSBB|Sheik}} is first introduced after {{ssb|Solid Snake}} saves {{Term|SSBB|Princess Zelda}} and Peach when they are captured inside the {{ssb|Halberd}}. Although he orders them to stay put, {{Term|SSBB|Princess Zelda}} transforms into {{Term|SSBB|Sheik}} to escape along with Peach to the battleship's front deck. Eventually, they reach their destination when suddenly {{lw|Fox}} in his {{lw|Arwing}} destroys one of the airship's turrets, shooting near where Peach was walking. Thinking that Fox was aiming at Peach, {{Term|SSBB|Sheik}} teleports onto Fox's Arwing and, using her hand, shatters the cockpit window. This forces Fox to eject out of the Arwing and land on the battleship's front deck along with {{Term|SSBB|Sheik}}. Although the two begin to fight, Peach stops them by offering a cup of tea to Fox. Confused at first, Fox looks over to see that {{Term|SSBB|Sheik}} has already begun drinking the tea, thus realizing that {{Term|SSBB|Sheik}} and Peach are not his enemies as he accepts Peach's offer and joins them.


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{{Noncanon|End}}


'''SHEIK, MEETING LINK IN THE TEMPLE OF TIME A SECOND TIME:'''
==={{HW|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:SheikHW.jpg|right|thumb|220px|{{Term|HW|Sheik}} playing the {{Term|HW|Goddess's Harp}} from {{HW|-}}]]
{{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} appears as a playable character in {{HW}}. She appears in the story when {{Term|HWDE|Princess Zelda}} goes missing. Unlike her previous incarnations, {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} does not go to great lengths to hide her feminine physique.


You destroyed the wicked creatures that haunted the temple and awakened the
{{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} uses a {{Term|HWDE|Harp}} as her primary weapon, with which she can unleash elemental effects from, as well as playing the "{{Term|HWDE|Song of Storms|link}}" along with the other {{Plural|OoT3D|Song}} for {{Term|OoT3D|Warping}} from {{OoT|-}}. As {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} performs combo attacks, an elemental {{Term|HWDE|Song}} note will appear beneath her {{Term|HWDE|Special Attack|link}} Gauge. The notes allows {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} to perform different charge attacks based on the element, which is done by hitting her Strong Attack button (Strong I). These notes do not have a time limit and will go away if Strong I is hit. A different Strong Combo will switch it out.
Sage...
* The note {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} gets from her Strong II Combo is for "{{Term|HWDE|Serenade of Water|link}}"; it surrounds {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} in a shield of {{Term|HWDE|Water}} that can absorb up to four {{Plural|HWDE|Heart}} worth of damage.
But there are still other Sages who need your help.
* The note {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} gets from her Strong III Combo is for "{{Term|HWDE|Bolero of Fire|link}}"; it creates a fire glyph that explodes into a flame geyser with a delayed detonation.  
In order to awaken all the other Sages, you must become even more powerful.
* The note {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} gets from her Strong IV Combo is for "{{Term|HWDE|Song of Storms}}"; it produces an electric whirlwind that surrounds {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} even while moving.
You must travel over mountains...
* The note {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} gets from her Strong V Combo is for "{{Term|HWDE|Nocturne of Shadow|link|display=Nocturne of Shadows}}"; it produces a field of {{Term|HWDE|Darkness|link}} that paralyzes enemies and damages them.  
under water...
* The note {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} gets from her Strong VI Combo is for "{{Term|HWDE|Prelude of Light|link}}"; it creates a rectangular field of {{Term|HWDE|Light}} that will regenerate her {{Term|HWDE|Special Attack}} Gauge when standing in it.  
and even through time...
If you want to return to your original time, return the Master Sword to the
Pedestal of Time.
By doing this, you will travel back in time seven years...
The time will come when you will have to return here quickly...
I will teach this to you for when that time comes...
The song to return you to the Temple of Time...
The Prelude of Light...
(learn the song)
As long as you hold the Ocarina of Time and the Master Sword, you hold time
itself in your hands...
Link, we shall meet again!
'''


When activating {{Term|HWDE|Focus Spirit|link}}, {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} performs "{{Term|HWDE|Saria's Song|link}}". When deactivating it in front of a group of enemies with the A button, sprouts grow from the ground and suddenly burst into {{Plural|HWDE|Tree}}. {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}}'s {{Term|HWDE|Special Attack}} has her strum her {{Term|HWDE|Harp}} in rhythm, causing a huge wave of notes on surrounding enemies. She also uses a kunai for basic, quick attacks.


{{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} is later revealed to be {{Term|HWDE|Princess Zelda}} in disguise during "{{Term|HWDE|The Water Temple|link}}".<ref>{{Cite|You can't be Zelda. Because... I am Zelda!|Sheik|HW}}</ref> She had been in disguise to protect her identity from the enemy forces. From this point in the game, {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} and {{Term|HWDE|Princess Zelda}} both become options for {{Plural|HWDE|Scenario|link}}. If either {{Term|HWDE|Sheik}} or {{Term|HWDE|Princess Zelda}} are selected as {{Plural|HWDE|Warrior}}, {{Term|HWDE|Princess Ruto}} will take {{Term|HWDE|Princess Zelda}}'s place as leader of the Hyrulean Army.
{{Noncanon|End}}


SHEIK, IN DEATH MOUNTAIN CRATER:'''
==={{SSB4|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Term|SSBfWU|Sheik}} returns in {{SSB4}} as a separate character, no longer being a transformation of {{Term|SSBfWU|Princess Zelda}}. Due to this, several new special moves exclusive to the {{SSB|-}} series were added to both characters' movesets. These include the '''Burst Grenade''' and '''Bouncing Fish''' for {{Term|SSBfWU|Sheik}}, and the {{ssb|Phantom Slash}} for Zelda.


It is something that grows over time... a true friendship.
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A feeling in the heart that becomes stronger over time...
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The passion of friendship will soon blossom into a righteous power and through
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it, you will know which way to go...
{{Noncanon|End}}
This song is dedicated to the power of the heart...
Listen to the Bolero of Fire...
(learn song)
Link...
I'll see you again...


==={{SSBU|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{SSBU}}, {{Term|SSBU|Sheik}} appears in a redesign based off the {{Term|BotW|Stealth Set|link}} from {{BotW}} with all of her basic move set from {{SSB4|-}} but with a different {{Term|SSBU|Final Smash|link}}. {{Term|SSBU|Sheik}} also appears as a {{Term|SSBU|Fighter Spirit|link}} that can be obtained by either clearing "{{Term|SSBU|Masquerade|link}}", {{Term|SSBU|Sheik}}'s {{Term|SSBU|Classic Mode|link}} Route, or by purchasing it from the {{Term|SSBU|Shop|link}} for G 300.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
*Although {{Term|BotW|Sheik}} does not appear in {{BotW}}, the {{Term|BotW|Stealth Chest Guard|link}} and {{Term|BotW|Stealth Tights|link}} appear to be based on her. {{Term|BotW|Sheik's Mask|link}} can also appear if the {{Term|Series|Sheik}} {{Term|Series|Amiibo|link}} is used. Her outfit from {{SSBU}} is also based directly off the {{Term|BotW|Stealth Chest Guard}} and {{Term|BotW|Stealth Tights}}, while her mask incorporates {{Term|BotW|Stealth Mask|link}}'s white scarf.


==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}


'''SHEIK, IN ICE CAVERN:'''
==Gallery==
{{Gallery}}


We meet again, Link...
==See Also==
If you came here to meet the Zoras, you wasted your time...
* {{Term|Series|Dark Sheik|link}}
This is all there is...
* {{Term|Series|Masquerade|link}}
With one exception, the Zoras are all now sealed under this thick ice sheet...
* {{Term|Series|Sheik's Kunai|link}}
I managed to rescue the Zora princess from under the ice, but...
* {{Term|Series|Sheik's Mask|link}}
she left to head for the Water Temple...
* {{Term|Series|Sheik's Turban|link}}
This ice is created by an evil curse... The monster in the Water Temple is the
* {{Term|Series|Sheikah|link}}
source of the curse.
Unless you shut off the source, this ice will never melt....
If you have courage enough to confront the danger and save the Zoras, I will
teach you the melody that leads to the temple.
Time passes, people move....
Like a river's flow, it never ends...
A childish mind will turn to noble ambition... Young love will become deep
affection... The clear water's surface reflects growth...
Now listen to the Serenade of Water to reflect upon yourself....
(learn Serenade of Water)
Link...
I'll see you again...


{{Notes}}


{{Ref}}


'''SHEIK, AFTER LINK BEATS WATER TEMPLE:'''
{{Categories
 
|Hylians, Musicians, Princess Zelda, Royalty, Sheikah, Super Smash Bros.
As the water rises, the evil is vanishing from the lake...
|characters= OoT, OoT3D, OoT (Himekawa), SSBM, SSBB, HW, HWL, HWDE, SSBfN3DS, SSBfWU, SSBU
Link, you did it!
|playable= SSBM, SSBB, HW, HWL, HWDE, SSBfN3DS, SSBfWU, SSBU
(Link warps in)
}}
Did Ruto want to thank me?
I see...
We have to return peace to Hyrule for her sake, too. Don't we?
Look at that, Link...
Together, you and Princess Ruto destroyed the evil monster! Once again, the
lake is filled with pure water. All is as it was here.
 
 
 
 
'''SHEIK, WHEN KAKARIKO IS BURNING:'''
 
Get back, Link!
(Sheik and Link get beaten up)
Looks like you're coming around...
Link...
A terrible thing has happened! The evil shadow spirit has been released!
Impa, the leader of Kakariko Village, had sealed the evil shadow spirit in the
bottom of the well....
But the force of the evil spirit got so strong, the seal of the well broke, and
it escaped into the world!!
I believe Impa has gone to the Shadow Temple to seal it up again, but...she
will be in danger without any help!
Link!
Impa is one of the six Sages. Destroy the evil shadow spirit and save Impa!
There is an entrance to the Shadow Temple beneath the graveyard behind this
village.
The only thing I can do for you is teach you the melody that will lead you to
the Shadow Temple...
This is the melody that will draw you into the infinite darkness that absorbs
even time... Listen to this, the Nocturne of Shadow!!
(learn the Nocturne of Shadow)
Let me take care of the village! I'm counting on you, Link!
 
 
 
'''SHEIK, IN FRONT OF SPIRIT TEMPLE:'''
 
(owl flies overhead)
Past, present, future...
The Master Sword is a ship with which you can sail upstream and downstream
through time's river...
The port for that ship is in the Temple of Time...
To restore the Desert Colossus and enter the Spirit Temple, you must travel
back through time's flow...
Listen to this Requiem of Spirit...
This melody will lead a child back to the desert.
(learn Requiem of Spirit while owl looks on, owl flies away)
 
 
 
'''SHEIK/ZELDA IN TEMPLE OF TIME:'''
 
I have been waiting for you, Link.
Link, the Hero of Time...
You have overcome many hardships and awakened six Sages.
And now you have a final challenge, a showdown with Ganondorf, the King of
Evil....
Before that... I have things I want to tell only to you. Please listen.
Another unknown legend of the Triforce passed down by the shadow folk, the
Sheikahs....
(cut scene)
(centered)
If you would seek the sacred triangle, listen well...
The resting place of the sacred triangle, the Sacred Realm, is a mirror that
reflects what is in the heart...
the heart of one who enters it...
If an evil heart, the Realm will become full of evil; if pure, the Realm will
become a paradise.
The Triforce...the sacred triangle...
it is a balance that weighs the three forces:
Power, Wisdom and Courage.
If the heart of the one who holds the sacred triangle has all three forces in
balance, that one will gain the True Force to govern all.
But, if that one's heart is not in balance, the Triforce will separate into
three parts:
Power, Wisdom and Courage.
Only one part will remain for the one who touched the Triforce...the part
representing the force that one most believes in.
If that one seeks the True Force, that one must acquire the two lost parts.
Those two parts will be held within others chosen by destiny, who will bear the
Triforce mark on the backs of their hands.
(end cut scene)
Seven years ago, Ganondorf, the King of Thieves, used the door you opened in
the Temple of Time and entered the Sacred Realm.
But when he laid his hands on the Triforce, the legend came true.
The Triforce separated into three parts. Only the Triforce of Power remained in
Ganondorf's hand.
The strength of the Triforce of Power enabled him to become a mighty, evil
king, but his dark ambitions were not satisfied.
To gain complete mastery of the world, Ganondorf started looking for those
chosen by destiny to hold the two other Triforce parts.
The one who holds the Triforce of Courage is...
You, Link!
And the other, who holds the Triforce of Wisdom...
is the seventh Sage, who is destined to be the leader of them all...
(Sheik reveals himself as Zelda)
It is I, the Princess of Hyrule, Zelda.
I apologize for meeting you in disguise, but it was necessary to hide from the
King of Evil.
Please forgive me...
On that day, seven years ago, Ganondorf attacked Hyrule Castle.
(flashback)
I saw you as I was escaping from the castle with my attendant, Impa.
I thought I should entrust the Ocarina to you... I thought that would be our
best chance...
(end flashback)
As long as you had the Ocarina in your possession, I thought Ganondorf could
never enter the Sacred Realm, but...
something I could never expect happened...
After you opened the door of time, the Master Sword sealed you away in the
Sacred Realm...
Your spirit remained in the Sacred Realm...and then the Triforce fell into
Ganondorf's hands.
He went on to invade the Sacred Realm...
Ganondorf had become the Evil King, and the Sacred Realm became a world of
evil. All of this is an unfortunate coincidence.
I passed myself off as a Sheikah and hoped that you would return. I waited for
seven years...
And...now you are back. The dark age ruled by Ganondorf the Evil King will end!
The six Sages will open the sealed door and lure Ganondorf back into the Sacred
Realm.
I will then seal the door to the Sacred Realm from this world.
Thus, Ganondorf the Evil King will vanish from Hyrule.
Link...
In order to do this, I need your courage again. Please protect me while I do my
part.
And here is a weapon that can penetrate the Evil King's defenses...
The power given to the chosen ones...
(centered)
The sacred Arrow of Light!!!
(You got the Light Arrow! The light of justice will smite evil!)
(rumble)
That rumbling...It can't be!?
 
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Sheik (pronounced /ʃiːk/ sheek), is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[27][28][29][name references needed] He appears to be a male Sheikah but is in fact a persona of Princess Zelda.[30] Princess Zelda disguises herself as Sheik for most of Ocarina of Time, revealing her true identity only at the end of the game. Sheik uses his Harp to teach Link several Warping Songs throughout the game.

Biography

Ocarina of Time

Sheik reveals himself to Link shortly after Link is freed from the Chamber of Sages after his seven-year slumber.[31] He introduces himself as the "survivor of the Sheikah".[32] He informs Link that he must awaken the Seven Sages in order to bring peace back to Hyrule.[33] Alerting him of the need to acquire the Hookshot in order to enter the Temples, Sheik stays in front of the Pedestal of the Master Sword.[34] He later appears when Link arrives at the Sacred Forest Meadow. He tells Link about the Songs for Warping that can access Temple entrances and teaches him the "Minuet of Forest" before disappearing again.[35] Further along, Sheik approaches Link at the Fire Temple entrance in the Death Mountain Crater, teaching him the Bolero of Fire before walking away, using a wall of flame to halt Link's inquiring advance.[36]

Sheik once again mysteriously appears in the Ice Cavern to inform Link of the fate of the Zoras and to teach him the "Serenade of Water".[37][38] He then waits outside the Water Temple for Link to free it from Morpha's influence and awaken the Sage of Water before disappearing once again.

When Kakariko Village comes under attack from a mysterious force, Link discovers that Sheik is already there. Together they encounter and are defeated by an invisible monster thought to be the Evil Shadow Spirit. Sheik teaches Link the "Nocturne of Shadow" and urges Link to help Impa fight the Evil Shadow Spirit.[39] When Link discovers that he must venture back in time in order to do so, Sheik offers a helping hand informing Link on how to use the Master Sword and the Pedestal of the Master Sword in order to travel back and forth through Time.[40] He teaches Link the "Prelude of Light" before vanishing once again.[41]

At the entrance of the Spirit Temple, Sheik appears to have been waiting for Link from atop a large rock formation and once again informs him that he must enter the Temple as a child, utilizing the Pedestal of the Master Sword in the Temple of Time.[42] He gives Link a lesson on performing the "Requiem of Spirit" before using the desert winds as cover to vanish.[43]

With all Six Sages freed, Link is instructed to return to the Temple of Time where Sheik awaits. Sheik congratulates Link on his efforts and offers an explanation on what happened to Hyrule during Link's disappearance before finally revealing his true identity as Princess Zelda.[44][45]

Other Appearances

Ocarina of Time (Himekawa)

Sheik's mouth uncovered in the Ocarina of Time manga by Akira Himekawa

In the Ocarina of Time manga by Akira Himekawa, Sheik first appears to Link having tended his wounds after being defeated by Volvagia. Sheik is a spy for Ganondorf and later shows up to tell Link of a rumor that Princess Zelda had been spotted in the Desert of Illusions, before vanishing again. On Link's way through the Desert, he nearly succumbs to blistering sands before Sheik pulls him out and continues to travel with him. Later that night, Link is attacked by illusions and images of his past, but Sheik is unaffected; Link wonders if it could be due to a lack of past in Sheik's life. Upon reaching the Gerudo's Fortress, Sheik knocks Link out, and the Hero is captured.

Once Link frees himself, he fights through the ranks of the Gerudo, before Sheik comes to him with his Sword and Shield. Throwing them to Link, Sheik attacks the invisible Twinrova, who were watching nearby. They accuse Sheik of being a traitor. Sheik is knocked unconscious after rebuking the accusation.

After escaping with the unconscious Sheik, Link finds a cave to rest in. He leaves to find water, flustered after getting too close to Sheik. He returns to find that Sheik, having awoken with the face wrappings off, appears to be a woman. Fully transforming, Sheik is revealed to be Princess Zelda, who later explains that she had Impa lock her consciousness away and assume the disguise of a Sheikah boy.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

See SmashWiki's article on Sheik for more information.

Zelda has the option of transforming into Sheik by pressing down the Stick while holding the B Button. Sheik has a completely different moveset than Zelda that are not based on magic, as her moves and weapons are quick and similar to those of a ninja.


# Trophy First Game / Move Description How to unlock
43
Sheik
Ocarina of Time
11/98
This is Zelda's alter ego. Using a variation of the name of the ancient Sheikah tribe, she appears before Link and teaches him melodies instrumental to his success. It's believed that she's not just a quick-change artist, but rather that she is able to instantaneously alter her clothing and her eye and skin color by using her magical skills. Complete Classic Mode as Zelda or Sheik
44
Sheik [Smash]
B: Needle Storm
Smash B: Chain
Strategically switching between Zelda and Sheik is key. Compared to her Zelda form, Sheik is nimble and has gorgeous moves, but she lacks a strong knockout attack. The number of needles thrown in Needle Storm is based on how long you hold the B Button before releasing it. Use the Control Stick to wave the Chain after brandishing it. Complete Adventure Mode as Zelda or Sheik
45
Sheik [Smash]
Up & B: Vanish
Down & B: Transform
The best strategy to use when playing as Sheik is to let her flow from one powerful attack into another, like a river of quicksilver. Zelda has some techniques with more punch, however, so in one-on-one battles, use Transform as needed. Sheik only travels a short way when using Vanish, but the move comes with a small explosion that damages foes around her. Complete All-Star Mode as Zelda or Sheik

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Sheik appears again in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Although she did not appear in Twilight Princess, the character model was based on a design drafted during the game's development.[16] Hyrule Historia contains designs of Twilight Princess Zelda as she would appear as Sheik, drawn specifically for Super Smash Bros. Brawl.[46]

She has mostly the same moveset from Super Smash Bros. Melee, and shares a Final Smash with Zelda, the Light Arrows, although Sheik's deals more damage. In addition, Sheik can now crawl, wall jump, and use her Chain move as a tether recovery.

In The Subspace Emissary mode from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Sheik is first introduced after Solid Snake saves Zelda and Peach when they are captured inside the Halberd. Although he orders them to stay put, Zelda transforms into Sheik to escape along with Peach to the battleship's front deck. Eventually, they reach their destination when suddenly Fox in his Arwing destroys one of the airship's turrets, shooting near where Peach was walking. Thinking that Fox was aiming at Peach, Sheik teleports onto Fox's Arwing and, using her hand, shatters the cockpit window. This forces Fox to eject out of the Arwing and land on the battleship's front deck along with Sheik. Although the two begin to fight, Peach stops them by offering a cup of tea to Fox. Confused at first, Fox looks over to see that Sheik has already begun drinking the tea, thus realizing that Sheik and Peach are not his enemies as he accepts Peach's offer and joins them.


# Trophy Significant Games Description How to unlock
184
Sheik
Ocarina of Time The persona Zelda adopted to escape from Ganondorf. She completely hid all traces of her Zelda identity and appeared to Link as the last member of the Sheikah tribe. She taught Link essential ocarina melodies and then vanished in an instant. She didn't appear very often--rather, she would show up to support Link in crucial situations. Clear Classic Mode as Sheik
185
Light Arrow (Sheik)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Sheik's Final Smash. After grabbing a Smash Ball, Sheik will be able to wield a bow of light. The arrow fired from this bow has the power to pass through multiple targets, so it will damage all enemies in the direction it flies. This, coupled with its shield-breaking power, makes it even more terrible. Even in Sheik form, Zelda's ability as an archer is undiminished. Clear All-Star Mode as Sheik


Sticker Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary Usable by

Sheik
Ocarina of Time [Body, Spin] - Attack +17 This sticker is only usable by Link, Zelda, Ganondorf and Toon Link

Hyrule Warriors

Sheik playing the Goddess's Harp from Hyrule Warriors

Sheik appears as a playable character in Hyrule Warriors. She appears in the story when Zelda goes missing. Unlike her previous incarnations, Sheik does not go to great lengths to hide her feminine physique.

Sheik uses a Harp as her primary weapon, with which she can unleash elemental effects from, as well as playing the "Song of Storms" along with the other Songs for Warping from Ocarina of Time. As Sheik performs combo attacks, an elemental Song note will appear beneath her Special Attack Gauge. The notes allows Sheik to perform different charge attacks based on the element, which is done by hitting her Strong Attack button (Strong I). These notes do not have a time limit and will go away if Strong I is hit. A different Strong Combo will switch it out.

  • The note Sheik gets from her Strong II Combo is for "Serenade of Water"; it surrounds Sheik in a shield of Bottled Water that can absorb up to four Hearts worth of damage.
  • The note Sheik gets from her Strong III Combo is for "Bolero of Fire"; it creates a fire glyph that explodes into a flame geyser with a delayed detonation.
  • The note Sheik gets from her Strong IV Combo is for "Song of Storms"; it produces an electric whirlwind that surrounds Sheik even while moving.
  • The note Sheik gets from her Strong V Combo is for "Nocturne of Shadows"; it produces a field of Darkness that paralyzes enemies and damages them.
  • The note Sheik gets from her Strong VI Combo is for "Prelude of Light"; it creates a rectangular field of Light that will regenerate her Special Attack Gauge when standing in it.

When activating Focus Spirit, Sheik performs "Saria's Song". When deactivating it in front of a group of enemies with the A button, sprouts grow from the ground and suddenly burst into Trees. Sheik's Special Attack has her strum her Harp in rhythm, causing a huge wave of notes on surrounding enemies. She also uses a kunai for basic, quick attacks.

Sheik is later revealed to be Zelda in disguise during "The Water Temple".[47] She had been in disguise to protect her identity from the enemy forces. From this point in the game, Sheik and Zelda both become options for Scenarios. If either Sheik or Zelda are selected as Warriors, Ruto will take Zelda's place as leader of the Hyrulean Army.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Sheik returns in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U as a separate character, no longer being a transformation of Zelda. Due to this, several new special moves exclusive to the Super Smash Bros. series were added to both characters' movesets. These include the Burst Grenade and Bouncing Fish for Sheik, and the Phantom Slash for Zelda.


# Trophy Appears in Description How to unlock
185 Ocarina of Time

Ocarina of Time 3D
In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Sheik claimed to be a surviving Sheikah. However, this was just a cunning disguise for Princess Zelda so that she could escape Ganondorf. In Smash Bros., she's the complete opposite of Zelda, striking with fast attacks that can keep an opponent off balance. Clear Classic Mode as Sheik
Sheik
186 Ocarina of Time

Ocarina of Time 3D
Sheik's Burst Grenade side special throws a small grenade that draws in nearby fighters before exploding. Once the button has been released, it'll hop or explode after a time. The down special Bouncing Fish is an attack where Sheik strikes with both heels, falling similarly to the way a fish might flop around. Clear All-Star Mode as Sheik

Random
Sheik (Alt.)
187 N/A - Sheik's Final Smash uses a gigantic bow to fire a Light Arrow across the screen. If multiple foes are in its path, it will strike them all, ignoring shields like they're not even there. Sheik's Light Arrow is more damaging than Zelda's, and it launches its victims at a lower angle. Clear All-Star mode as Sheik
Light Arrow (Sheik)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Sheik appears in a redesign based off the Stealth Set from Breath of the Wild with all of her basic move set from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U but with a different Final Smash. Sheik also appears as a Fighter Spirit that can be obtained by either clearing "Masquerade", Sheik's Classic Mode Route, or by purchasing it from the Shop for G 300.

Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
EnglishBR
Sheik (SSBU)[63]
Japan
Japanese
シーク (Shīku) (OoT | SSBU)[51][52]
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
希克 (SSBU)[58]
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
希克 (SSBU)[55]
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Sheik (SSBU)[56]
Canada
FrenchCA
Sheik (HWDE | SSBU)[64]
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Sheik (OoT | HWDE | SSBU)[53][54]
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Shiek (HWDE | SSBU)[59][60]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Sheik (OoT | OoT3D | HWDE | SSBU)[48][49][50]
The Republic of Korea
Korean
시크 (Sikeu) (SSBU)[61]
The Russian Federation
Russian
Шейк (Sheik) (SSBU)[62]
Latin America
SpanishLA
Sheik (HWDE | SSBU)[57]
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Sheik (HWDE | SSBU)[65]
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Notes

  1. Ocarina of Time comprises Sheik's only canonical appearance. Within that game, Sheik's gender is referred to once in the English version, when Princess Ruto referred to Sheik as a "a young man" and refers to Sheik as "him".[8][9] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Official Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo Power also describes Sheik as male.[10]

    Contrarily, Sheik was referred to using feminine pronouns on the official Zelda website.[11] Eiji Aonuma has said that, according to a survey, American players preferred female characters that were more independent, citing Sheik and Tetra as examples.[12]

    On August 5, 2014, Bill Trinen, Nintendo's senior product marketing manager and head translator for Ocarina of Time, stated in an interview that since Sheik is just Princess Zelda in disguise, and since Princess Zelda is female, Sheik is also female.[13]

    Matching the pronoun usage in the game, Zelda Wiki refers to Sheik with masculine pronouns for his appearance in Ocarina of Time.
  2. Sheik is referred to with feminine pronouns in the Tips.[20] Sheik is also referred with masculine pronouns once again in new voice lines from Palutena's Guidance.[21]

    The Super Smash Blog for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate refers to Sheik with masculine pronouns,[22] however the official Nintendo Tumblr, Nintendo Versus Twitter and Super Smash Bros. Facebook all refer to Sheik with feminine pronouns.[23][24][25]

References

  1. "I am Sheik. Survivor of the Sheikahs..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time)
  2. Hyrule Warriors: Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 26
  3. "Sheikah Warrior
    Sheik
    " — N/A (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  4. "Defeat the musician!" — Battle Log (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  5. "Legendary Sheikah Warrior
    SHEIK"
    — Nintendo, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition - Character Highlight Series Trailer #2 - Nintendo Switch , YouTube (video), published April 19, 2018, retrieved November 29, 2022.
  6. "The Illusive Sheikah
    SHEIK
    " — N/A (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U)
  7. "The Illusive Sheikah
    SHEIK
    " — N/A (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
  8. "If you see Sheik, please give him my thanks, OK?" — Princess Ruto (Ocarina of Time)
  9. "A young man named Sheik saved me from under the ice..." — Princess Ruto (Ocarina of Time)
  10. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 67
  11. "Sheik always covered her face and muffled her voice to protect her identity, but Link soon learned that this helpful soul was in fact his good friend Princess Zelda. Her unusual dress and demeanor came from being raised as a Sheikah by her protector Impa."Zelda Universe , Zelda.com, published n.d., retrieved June 28, 2014.
  12. "We recently received information from a survey conducted in the US that indicated that, among our female characters, users had a preference for those that were more on the independent side, such as Sheik and Tetra"Zelda Developer Was Stumped By New Zelda Game's Puzzles , Kotaku, published November 25, 2009, retrieved October 2, 2011.
  13. "The definitive answer is that Sheik is a woman — simply Zelda in a different outfit."Zelda Fans Debate Sheik's Gender, but Here's Nintendo's Final Word , Kotaku, published August 5, 2014, retrieved August 5, 2014.
  14. "Until the right time, Princess Zelda's consciousness shall sleep... ...To awaken as a young Sheikah boy." (Ocarina of Time (Himekawa) Part 2, Viz Media, pg. 61)
  15. "This is Zelda's alter ego. Using a variation of the name of the ancient Sheikah tribe, she appears before Link and teaches him melodies instrumental to his success. It's believed that she's not just a quick-change artist, but rather that she is able to instantaneously alter her clothing and her eye and skin color by using her magical skills." — Trophy (Super Smash Bros. Melee)
    "Strategically switching between Zelda and Sheik is key. Compared to her Zelda form, Sheik is nimble and has gorgeous moves, but she lacks a strong knockout attack. The number of needles thrown in Needle Storm is based on how long you hold the B Button before releasing it. Use the Control Stick to wave the Chain after brandishing it." — Trophy (Super Smash Bros. Melee)
    "The best strategy to use when playing as Sheik is to let her flow from one powerful attack into another, like a river of quicksilver. Zelda has some techniques with more punch, however, so in one-on-one battles, use Transform as needed. Sheik only travels a short way when using Vanish, but the move comes with a small explosion that damages foes around her." — Trophy (Super Smash Bros. Melee)
  16. 16.0 16.1 "Sheik doesn't appear in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, but we based her model on a design that was drafted up during the development of that game."Sheik , Super Smash Bros. DOJO!! (archive), retrieved October 22, 2014.
  17. Sheik , Smash Bros. DOJO!! (archive), published January 21, 2008, retrieved June 28, 2014.
    "The persona Zelda adopted to escape from Ganondorf. She completely hid all traces of her Zelda identity and appeared to Link as the last member of the Sheikah tribe. She taught Link essential ocarina melodies and then vanished in an instant. She didn't appear very often--rather, she would show up to support Link in crucial situations." — Trophy (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)
  18. "Much like Impa, she's a remaining survivor of the Sheikah."Hyrule Warriors Direct , YouTube, published August 4, 2014.
  19. "In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Sheik claimed to be a surviving Sheikah. However, this was just a cunning disguise for Princess Zelda so that she could escape Ganondorf. In Smash Bros., she's the complete opposite of Zelda, striking with fast attacks that can keep an opponent off balance." — Trophy (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U)
  20. "Sheik advances forth and slices through the opponents she hits. She can catch only one opponent with this move, but catching an opponent is pretty easy and the move is very powerful." — Tips (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
  21. "His attacks may be fast, but they aren't very strong. That's why he will try to end the fight quickly." — Palutena (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
  22. "Now Sheik joins the battle wearing the Sheikah costume from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Keep the pressure on your opponent by using his speedy dash to quickly close in on (or get away from) your opponent!"Super Smash Blog , Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch system | Official Site, published October 1, 2018, retrieved October 2, 2018.
  23. "Sheik dons the Sheikah costume from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! She utilizes all her signature moves and quick attacks to apply high pressure on foes, leaving them little room for counter-attacks!" — Nintendo, Nintendo of America , Tumblr, published October 2, 2018, retrieved October 2, 2018.
  24. "Sheik joins the battle in Super #SmashBrosUltimate, wearing the Sheikah costume from The Legend of #Zelda: Breath of the Wild! As a speedy character, she can put the pressure on foes with quick movements and attacks." — @NintendoVS on Twitter, October 2, 2018 (Archive)
  25. "In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the speedy Sheik now wears the Sheikah costume from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Her quick attacks and movements can apply high pressure on foes, leaving them little room to strike back!" — Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. - SSBU - Sheik , Facebook, published October 2, 2018, retrieved October 2, 2018.
  26. "But something I could never expect happened... After you opened the Door of Time, the Master Sword sealed you away in the Sacred Realm... Your spirit remained in the Sacred Realm...and then the Triforce fell into Ganondorf's hands. He went on to invade the Sacred Realm... Ganondorf had become the Evil King, and the Sacred Realm became a world of evil. All of this is an unfortunate coincidence. I passed myself off as a Sheikah and hoped that you would return. I waited for seven years..." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  27. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 238 (OoT)
  28. "Sheik" — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  29. "Sheik" — Announcer (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)
  30. Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 87
  31. "I've been waiting for you, Hero of Time..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  32. "I am Sheik, survivor of the Sheikah..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  33. "When evil rules all, an awakening voice from the Sacred Realm will call those destined to be Sages who dwell in the five temples. One in a deep forest... One on a high mountain... One under a vast lake... One within the house of the dead... One inside a goddess of the sand..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  34. "Unfortunately, equipped as you currently are, you cannot even enter the temple... But, if you believe what I'm saying, you should head to Kakariko Village..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  35. "In order to come back here again, play the Minuet of Forest." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  36. "This song is dedicated to the power of the heart... Listen to the Bolero of Fire..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time)
  37. "We meet again, Link... If you came here to meet the Zoras, you wasted your time... This is all there is... With one exception, the Zoras are all now sealed under this thick ice sheet..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time)
  38. "A childish mind will turn to noble ambition... Young love will become deep affection... The clear water's surface reflects growth... Now listen to the Serenade of Water to reflect upon yourself...." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time)
  39. "Destroy the evil shadow spirit and save Impa! There is an entrance to the Shadow Temple beneath the graveyard behind this village. The only thing I can do for you is teach you the melody that will lead you to the Shadow Temple... This is the melody that will draw you into the infinite darkness that absorbs even time... Listen to this, the Nocturne of Shadow!!" — Sheik (Ocarina of Time)
  40. "If you want to return to your original time, return the Master Sword to the Pedestal of Time. By doing this, you will travel back in time seven years..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time)
  41. "The time will come when you will have to return here quickly... I will teach this to you for when that time comes... The song to return you to the Temple of Time... The Prelude of Light..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time)
  42. "The Master Sword is a ship with which you can sail upstream and downstream through time's river... The port for that ship is in the Temple of Time... To restore the Desert Colossus and enter the Spirit Temple, you must travel back through time's flow..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time)
  43. "Listen to this Requiem of Spirit... This melody will lead a child back to the desert." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time)
  44. "I have been waiting for you, Link. Link, the Hero of Time... You have overcome many hardships and awakened six Sages. And now you have a final challenge—a showdown with Ganondorf, the King of Evil..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D)
    "Before that...I have things I want to tell only to you. Please listen. Another unknown legend of the Triforce passed down by the Shadow Folk, the Sheikah..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D)
    "If you would seek the sacred triangle, listen well... The resting place of the sacred triangle, the Sacred Realm, is a mirror that reflects what is in the heart...the heart of one who enters it... If an evil heart, the Realm will become full of evil; if pure, the Realm will become a paradise. The Triforce...the sacred triangle... It is a balance that weighs the three forces: Power, Wisdom, and Courage. If the heart of the one who holds the sacred triangle has all three forces in balance, that one will gain the True Force to govern all. But if that one's heart is not in balance, the Triforce will separate into three parts: Power, Wisdom, and Courage. Only one part will remain for the one who touched the Triforce...the part representing the force that one most believes in. If that one seeks the True Force, that one must acquire the two lost parts. Those two parts will be held within others chosen by destiny who will bear the Triforce mark on the backs of their hands." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D)
    "Seven years ago, Ganondorf, the King of Thieves, used the door you opened in the Temple of Time and entered the Sacred Realm. But when he laid his hands on the Triforce, the legend came true." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D)
    "The Triforce separated into three parts. Only the Triforce of Power remained in Ganondorf's hand. The strength of the Triforce of Power enabled him to become a mighty, evil king, but his dark ambitions were not satisfied. To gain complete mastery of the world, Ganondorf started looking for those chosen by destiny to hold the two other Triforce parts. The one who holds the Triforce of Courage is...you, Link! And the other, who holds the Triforce of Wisdom...is the seventh Sage, who is destined to be the leader of them all..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  45. "It is I, the Princess of Hyrule, Zelda. I apologize for meeting you in disguise, but it was necessary to hide from the King of Evil. Please forgive me..." — Princess Zelda (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  46. "The pictures at the bottom right represent what Zelda from Twilight Princess would look like if she transformed into Sheik. They were drawn for Super Smash Bros. Brawl." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 174)
  47. "You can't be Zelda. Because... I am Zelda!" — Sheik (Hyrule Warriors)
  48. Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 238
  49. "Io sono Sheik. Sono uno degli ultimi sopravvissuti del popolo degli Sheikah." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
  50. "SHEIK"Personaggi | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sito ufficiale | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo, smashbros.com, published n.d., retrieved February 20, 2020.
  51. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 140
  52. "シーク"ファイター | 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ SPECIAL | 任天堂, smashbros.com, published n.d., retrieved February 20, 2020.
  53. Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 238
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  57. "SHEIK"Combatientes | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sitio web oficial | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo, smashbros.com, published n.d., retrieved February 20, 2020.
  58. "希克"鬥士 | 任天堂明星大亂鬥 特別版 | 任天堂, smashbros.com, published n.d., retrieved February 20, 2020.
  59. "Shiek" — View Warriors (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  60. "SHIEK"Kämpfer | Offizielle Seite zu Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo, smashbros.com, published n.d., retrieved February 20, 2020.
  61. "시크"파이터 | 슈퍼 스매시브라더스 얼티밋 | 닌텐도, smashbros.com, published n.d., retrieved February 20, 2020.
  62. "ШЕЙК"Бойцы | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate — Официальный сайт | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo, smashbros.com, published n.d., retrieved February 20, 2020.
  63. "SHEIK"Fighters | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Official Site | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo, smashbros.com, published n.d., retrieved February 20, 2020.
  64. "SHEIK"Combattants | Site officiel de Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo, smashbros.com, published n.d., retrieved February 20, 2020.
  65. "SHEIK"Luchadores | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sitio web oficial | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo, smashbros.com, published n.d., retrieved February 20, 2020.