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{{Character
{{Infobox Character
|name = Fierce Deity Link
|image=
|image = [[File:Fierce Deity Link.png|200px]]
{{Media
|caption =
|Artwork MM= File:MM Fierce Deity Link Artwork.png
|title = Fierce Deity
|Artwork MM3D= File:MM3D Fierce Deity and Majora Artwork.jpg
|race = [[Hylian]]/[[Deity]]
|Model MM= File:MM Fierce Deity Link Model.png
|gender = Male
|Model MM3D= File:MM3D Fierce Deity Link Model.png
|game= {{MM}}
|other = {{Manga|MM}}
|era = [[Zelda Timeline#The Era of the Hero of Time|Era of the Hero of Time]]
|family =
|voice actor(s) = [[Voice Acting in The Legend of Zelda Series#Link|Nobuyuki Hiyama]]
|nocat = *
}}
}}
The '''Fierce Deity''' is a transformation of [[Link]]'s when equipping the [[Fierce Deity's Mask]] in {{MM}}. This transforms him into a mysterious and powerful warrior resembling a Hylian.
|caption=
|title= Fierce Deity
|race= [[Hylian]]/[[Deity]]
|gender= Male
|game= MM
|other= SSBB , MM (Himekawa) , HW , SSBU
|era= [[Era of the Hero of Time]]
|family=
|voiceactor= [[Voice Acting in The Legend of Zelda Series#Link|Nobuyuki Hiyama]]
|nocat= *
}}
{{Term/Store|Fierce Deity Link|Fierce Deity Links|Series, MM, MM3D}} is one of the transformations [[Link]] turns into in {{MM}},<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= A&A |publisher= |page= 189 {{Exp Game|MM}}}}</ref> achieved by wearing the [[Fierce Deity's Mask]]. This transforms him into a mysterious and powerful warrior resembling his adult self (and shares same voice). It is one of four {{Term|MM3D|Mask}} transformations in the game.
==Characteristics==
==Transformation==
[[File:Fierce Deity Link 3D.png|180px|left]]
{{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} obtains the {{Term|MM3D|Fierce Deity's Mask}} after he trades the twenty non-transforming {{Plural|MM3D|Mask|link}} to the four {{Plural|MM3D|Moon Child|link}} inside the {{Plural|MM3D|Moon Dungeon|link}}. The final {{Term|MM3D|Moon Child}} sitting by the {{Term|MM3D|Tree|link}} will give {{Term|MM3D|Link}} the {{Term|MM3D|Fierce Deity's Mask}} after noticing all his other {{Plural|MM3D|Mask}} are gone.<ref>{{Cite|You don't have any masks left, do you? Well, let's do something else.|Moon Child|MM}}</ref> Wearing this {{Term|MM3D|Fierce Deity's Mask|display=Mask}} enables {{Term|MM3D|Link}} to transform into the Fierce Deity, only during boss battles.<ref>{{Cite|Fierce Deity's Mask - Wear it with (C). Its dark power can be used only in boss rooms.|N/A|MM}}</ref>
Fierce Deity Link is characterized by white hair, facial markings, a light blue tunic underneath a metal cuirass, metallic gauntlet, black leggings, white eyes without pupils, and very large height and width (standing two heads taller than a normal adult Hylian and only slightly shorter than [[Odolwa]]'s 2.4 m).{{fact}}
In this form, he is unable to use any items that cannot be contained within [[Bottle]]s. Because the Fierce Deity wields a large, [[Swords of Majora's Mask#Fierce Deity Sword|double-handed, helix-edged sword]], he cannot use a [[Shield]], although this disadvantage is compensated for by the sword's great physical power, range, and ability to release deadly [[Sword Beam]]s that magically burn targets with each [[Targeting System|targeted]] swing.
In {{MM3D}}, {{Term|MM3D|Link}} can also transform into the Fierce Deity inside the two {{Plural|MM3D|Fishing Hole|link}}. If he attempts to leave when in Fierce Deity form, the {{Term|MM3D|Fishing Hole Man|link}} will keep the young hero from doing so, wondering how he got in there in the first place.<ref>{{Cite|Hey. Hey! What's with that scary face, fella? If ya leave here lookin' like that, you'll scare away potential customers and ruin our reputation! ...Wait. Hold up. Where did ya even come from...?|Swamp Fishing Hole Man|MM3D}}</ref>
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==Non-canon Appearances==
==Abilities==
{{Noncanon|start}}
In the Fierce Deity form, Link gains greater strength and range in his attacks as well as certain new abilities. Because the Fierce Deity wields the {{Term|MM3D|Fierce Deity Sword|link}}, a large, two-handed, helix-edged {{Term|MM3D|Sword}}, he cannot use a [[Shield]], although this disadvantage is compensated for by the {{Term|MM3D|Fierce Deity Sword|display=Sword}}'s superior power (same as Great Fairy Sword). Link can also use the {{Term|MM3D|Fierce Deity Sword|display=Sword}} to release [[Sword Beam]]s while {{Term|MM3D|Targeting|link}} an enemy.
===''Majora's Mask'' manga===
Link received the Fierce Deity's Mask from Majora and become Fierce Deity Link during his fight against it. In the flashback of Majora, it is explained that Majora's Mask is carved from the armor of a powerful dragon, Majora. Majora guarded an empty land that was neither moving nor dead. This dragon's armor was sought after, as it was believed that the armor could grant wishes and give power. Many came hoping to claim the armor for their own reason, be them good or evil, but Majora killed them all. One day, a mysterious man, bearing a strong resemblance to Fierce Deity in both his appearance and clothing, visited Majora. This man played music for the dragon, who danced for three days and three nights before dying, supposedly allowing time to move forward. The man then carved a mask, the Majora's Mask, from the creature's hide, hoping to seal its power. It is hinted in the story that the stranger is in fact a god, the first being that is able to overcome the beast of Majora, and that it does so with music that controls the flow of time.
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
==Other Appearances==
Fierce Deity Link appears as a [[Sticker]] in {{SSBB}}.
==={{SSBB|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{SSBB}}, Fierce Deity Link appears as a [[Sticker]].
|[[File:LZGT.png|100px|This sticker is usable by Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, and Toon Link]]
|}
|}
{{Noncanon|end}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
==={{MM|-}} (Himekawa)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In the {{MM|Himekawa}}, Link receives the Fierce Deity's Mask from {{Term|MM (Himekawa)|Majora's Mask (Item)|link|display=Majora}} and becomes Fierce Deity Link during his fight against it. In a flashback of Majora, it is revealed that while as a dragon, a mysterious man bearing a strong resemblance to the Fierce Deity in both appearance and clothing, had visited Majora. The man played music for the dragon, who danced for three days and three nights before dying. The man then carved the Majora's Mask from the creature's hide, hoping to seal its power. It is hinted in the story that the stranger is in fact a god, the first being that is able to overcome the beast of Majora, and that it does so with music that controls the flow of time.
{{Noncanon|End}}
==Fierce Deity Speculation==
==={{HW|-}}===
{{Theory|start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
The Fierce Deity's past remains largely unexplained in the game, though it is likely that it is an ancient being like Majora. Like the other Masks, it is implied to contain a powerful spirit. In the Manga, the Fierce Deity corrupts even Link, although Link did possess enough control to remove the Mask at the end of the fight against {{c|Majora's Mask|Boss}}.
[[File:HW Young Link - Fierce Deity Form.png|right|140px]]
In {{HW}}, Fierce Deity Link appears as part of [[Young Link]]'s [[Mask#Hyrule Warriors|Mask]] weapon type moveset. During [[Focus Spirit]], Link can temporarily transform into the Fierce Deity to perform powerful attacks before reverting to his normal self. It also includes all other bonuses characteristic to Focus Spirit. This form of Focus Spirit is unusual in that it lasts longer than any other Warrior's. While in Fierce Deity form, Young Link is able to shoot Sword Beams with most of his swings, but generally shares all of his original form's moves. He can also use the {{Term|HWDE|Ocarina of Time (Item)|link}} to convert his [[Special Attack]] Gauge into more [[Magic Power|Magic]] to refill his [[Magic Meter]], thus extending his time in this form. Young Link's Focus Attack features him slicing the Moon in half, damaging enemies around him.
Because Majora gives Link the mask, calling it the "true bad guy," it can be theorized that Majora orchestrated the events of the game, intending for both itself and the Fierce Deity to be destroyed. However, the context in which it is given, as a child (Majora) designating Link as the oni (Fierce Deity) in a game of tag, it is more likely that Majora was simply toying with Link, or was even delusional.
An alternate costume for {{Term|HWDE|Link}} based on {{Term|HWDE|Fierce Deity Link}} appears in the {{MM|-}} DLC Pack.
{{Noncanon|End}}
As the Fierce Deity resembles a white-haired adult Link, it can also be thought that the Terminan equivalent of the [[Link|enduring spirit of Hylia's hero]]. It has also been theorized as a lost or punished deity of other shadowy races, especially those who ended up being sealed away, such as the [[Sheikah]], [[Ancient Tribe]], the [[Ikana]], the [[Dark Interlopers]], or the [[Dark Tribe]].
==={{SSB4|-}}===
{{Theory|end}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
Though {{Term|SSBfWU|Fierce Deity Link}} does not appear in {{SSB4}}, one of {{Term|SSBfWU|Link}}'s alternate costumes is based on {{Term|SSBfWU|Fierce Deity Link}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}
== Glitches ==
==={{SSBU}}===
''Main Article: [[Glitches in Majora's Mask#Fierce Deity Link Glitches|Fierce Deity Link Glitches]]''.
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Spirit Battle
|name= Fierce Deity Link
|spirit type= Primary
|fighters= {{Stock|SSBU|Link|4|Giant}}
|team type= Attack
|team power= 13,900
|rank= Legend
|stage= Great Bay
|stage type= Omega
|theme= {{Remix|Original|Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form|SSBU}}
|rules= Defence 🠇<br/>Easy to Launch<br/>Attack Power 🠅
|hazards=
|conditions= {{·}} You are easy to launch<br/>{{·}}You have reduced defence after a little while<br/>{{·}}The enemy has increased attack power}}
{{Primary Spirit
|name= Fierce Deity Link
|type= Attack
|rank= Legend
|slots= 1
|strength= 2900
|defense= 1303
|power= 4623
|trait= Sword Attack 🠅
|description= Slightly increases sword-attack power of fighters like Link and Marth.
}}
In {{SSBU}}, {{Term|SSBU|Fierce Deity Link}} appears as a {{Term|SSBU|Spirit|link}} with the ability, Sword Attack Up, which raises the attack power of a {{Term|SSBU|Fighter|link}} when they are wielding a sword. One of {{Term|SSBU|Link}}'s alternate costumes is based on {{Term|SSBU|Fierce Deity Link}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The discs of light fired from the tip of the Fierce Deity's sword when a foe is targeted are similar to the [[Sword Beam]], an ability absent from {{OoT}}.
*In {{TFH}}, the [[Fierce Deity Armor]] appears as an [[Outfit]]. It doubles the damage of the Sword, allows Link to shoot four Sword Beams, and reduces knockback from enemies.
*Link's Fierce Deity form is popularly referred to as "[[wikipedia:Oni (folklore)|Oni]] Link" within the ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' community.
*In the Japanese version, the moon child's mention of "{{Romanize|オニごっこ|Oni gokko|good guys against bad guys|2}}" and the name "{{Romanize|鬼神|Kishin|Fierce Deity|2}}" are overlapped with the letter "{{Romanize|鬼/オニ|oni}}" <ref>{{Cite|オニごっこ・・・か、いいな そうだ、それがいい いいか・・・オマエが オニだ オニは 逃げるだけだ それでも いいよな|Moon Child|MM}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite|オニが かぶる オニのお面？ (C)でかぶってみよう|N/A|MM}}</ref>.
*Fierce Deity Link is taller than most other characters in ''Majora's Mask''; however, because the mask can only be used in boss rooms, it is difficult to accurately estimate the Fierce Deity's comparative size. One method to comparing sizes is to create placeholder statues via the "[[Elegy of Emptiness]]" during boss fights: the statues are perfect imitations of Link (and his transformations) in size and stature. Oddly, although the Fierce Deity is able to enter buildings through comparatively small doors, his tall stature usually prevents him from exiting through them, making it easy to get stuck inside.
*Although there is no official height from Nintendo, due to Fierce Deity's very tall height over most other adult characters and has trouble entering buildings (and it is possible to get actually stuck inside), he appears to be over 7 feet tall, likely the same as [[Ganondorf]].
*Unlike Zora Link, but like Deku and Goron Link, Fierce Deity Link does not blink, most likely because of the action mostly being focused on rather than his facial expressions.
==Etymology==
==Nomenclature==
The term {{Japanese|"fierce deity"|鬼神|Kishin|lit. "Ogre God"}} is used to refer to several deities in the Shingon Buddhist pantheon, such as Bishamonten or the Myō-ō, who are fierce and wrathful toward the negative forces that work against humanity's enlightenment, but are benevolent and supportive of humanity. They are seen as deities that work to defeat evil, a quality which the Fierce Deity's Mask gives Link greater ability to achieve.
The term "fierce deity," {{Romanize|鬼神|Kishin||3}}, is used to refer to several deities in the Shingon Buddhist pantheon, such as Bishamonten or the Myō-ō, who are fierce and wrathful toward the negative forces that work against humanity's enlightenment, but are benevolent and supportive of humanity. They are seen as deities that work to defeat evil, a quality which the Fierce Deity's Mask gives Link greater ability to achieve.
File:OniLinkManga.png|Fierce Deity Link in the {{MM|-}} manga
File:OniLinkFigurine.png|Fierce Deity Link figurine
File:OniLinkManga3.png|Fierce Deity Link attacking in the {{MM|-}} manga
File:OniLinkManga2.png|Fierce Deity Link in the {{MM|-}} manga
File:HW Link Fierce Deity Link Model.png|Link's Fierce Deity Link costume from the {{MM|-}} DLC pack from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Young Link - Fierce Deity Form.png|Young Link in his Fierce Deity form from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Link and Great Fairy.png|Link in his Fierce Deity Link costume with the Great Fairy from {{HW|-}}
File:Young Link Transforming HW.png|Young Link Transforming into the Fierce Deity from {{HW|-}}
File:HW - Fierce Deity Link Screenshot.png|Fierce Deity Link performing his Focus Attack from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Young Link - Fierce Deity Form - Ocarina of Time.png|Fierce Deity Link playing the Ocarina of Time from {{HW|-}}
File:SSB4 Fierce Deity Link.png|Link's Fierce Deity alternative costume from {{SSB4|-}}
File:SSBU Link Render 4.png|Link's Fierce Deity alternative costume from {{SSBU|-}}
File:MM F4F Fierce Deity Link.jpg|Fierce Deity Link figure
File:Fierce Deity Link 25 aniversary.png|Fierce Deity Link 25th Anniversary artwork
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{{Names Table
==See Also==
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* {{Term|Series|Deku Link|link}}
|name2= Fierce Deity Link
* {{Term|Series|Goron Link|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Zora Link|link}}
|en1= Fierce Deity
{{Ref}}
|en2= Fierce Deity Link
|ja1= {{Japanese|鬼神|Kishin|Fierce God}}
{{Categories
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|Link Transformations, Deities, Swordsmen, Cultural References
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|es1= Fiera Deidad
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|frC2=Folle Link
|de1=Rachegott
|de2=Rachegott-Link
|deG1= Oni-Link
|deG2= Oni-Link
|deA1= Rachegott
|deA2= Rachegott-Link
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[[Category:Link Transformations]]
[[Category:Deities]]
[[Category:Swordsmen]]
Latest revision as of 11:16, 6 May 2024
Fierce Deity Link is one of the transformations Link turns into in Majora's Mask,[1] achieved by wearing the Fierce Deity's Mask. This transforms him into a mysterious and powerful warrior resembling his adult self (and shares same voice). It is one of four Mask transformations in the game.
Link obtains the Fierce Deity's Mask after he trades the twenty non-transforming Masks to the four Moon Children inside the Moon Dungeons. The final Moon Child sitting by the Tree will give Link the Fierce Deity's Mask after noticing all his other Masks are gone.[2] Wearing this Mask enables Link to transform into the Fierce Deity, only during boss battles.[3]
In Majora's Mask 3D, Link can also transform into the Fierce Deity inside the two Fishing Holes. If he attempts to leave when in Fierce Deity form, the Fishing Hole Man will keep the young hero from doing so, wondering how he got in there in the first place.[4]
Abilities
In the Fierce Deity form, Link gains greater strength and range in his attacks as well as certain new abilities. Because the Fierce Deity wields the Fierce Deity Sword, a large, two-handed, helix-edged Sword, he cannot use a Shield, although this disadvantage is compensated for by the Sword's superior power (same as Great Fairy Sword). Link can also use the Sword to release Sword Beams while Targeting an enemy.
In the Majora's Mask manga by Akira Himekawa, Link receives the Fierce Deity's Mask from Majora and becomes Fierce Deity Link during his fight against it. In a flashback of Majora, it is revealed that while as a dragon, a mysterious man bearing a strong resemblance to the Fierce Deity in both appearance and clothing, had visited Majora. The man played music for the dragon, who danced for three days and three nights before dying. The man then carved the Majora's Mask from the creature's hide, hoping to seal its power. It is hinted in the story that the stranger is in fact a god, the first being that is able to overcome the beast of Majora, and that it does so with music that controls the flow of time.
In Hyrule Warriors, Fierce Deity Link appears as part of Young Link's Mask weapon type moveset. During Focus Spirit, Link can temporarily transform into the Fierce Deity to perform powerful attacks before reverting to his normal self. It also includes all other bonuses characteristic to Focus Spirit. This form of Focus Spirit is unusual in that it lasts longer than any other Warrior's. While in Fierce Deity form, Young Link is able to shoot Sword Beams with most of his swings, but generally shares all of his original form's moves. He can also use the Ocarina of Time to convert his Special Attack Gauge into more Magic to refill his Magic Meter, thus extending his time in this form. Young Link's Focus Attack features him slicing the Moon in half, damaging enemies around him.
An alternate costume for Link based on Fierce Deity Link appears in the Majora's Mask DLC Pack.
• You are easy to launch • You have reduced defence after a little while • The enemy has increased attack power
Fierce Deity Link — Spirit Information
Fierce Deity Link No. 208 Lv. 1
Type
ATTACK
Strength
2900
Rank
★★★★ LEGEND
Defense
1303
Slot(s)
⎔
Power
4623
Trait
Sword Attack 🠅
Slightly increases sword-attack power of fighters like Link and Marth.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Fierce Deity Link appears as a Spirit with the ability, Sword Attack Up, which raises the attack power of a Fighter when they are wielding a sword. One of Link's alternate costumes is based on Fierce Deity Link.
Trivia
In Tri Force Heroes, the Fierce Deity Armor appears as an Outfit. It doubles the damage of the Sword, allows Link to shoot four Sword Beams, and reduces knockback from enemies.
In the Japanese version, the moon child's mention of "オニごっこ (good guys against bad guys)" and the name "鬼神 (Fierce Deity)" are overlapped with the letter "鬼/オニ (oni)" [5][6].
Although there is no official height from Nintendo, due to Fierce Deity's very tall height over most other adult characters and has trouble entering buildings (and it is possible to get actually stuck inside), he appears to be over 7 feet tall, likely the same as Ganondorf.
Nomenclature
The term "fierce deity," 鬼神, is used to refer to several deities in the Shingon Buddhist pantheon, such as Bishamonten or the Myō-ō, who are fierce and wrathful toward the negative forces that work against humanity's enlightenment, but are benevolent and supportive of humanity. They are seen as deities that work to defeat evil, a quality which the Fierce Deity's Mask gives Link greater ability to achieve.
↑"You don't have any masks left, do you? Well, let's do something else." — Moon Child (Majora's Mask)
↑"Fierce Deity's Mask - Wear it with (C). Its dark power can be used only in boss rooms." — N/A (Majora's Mask)
↑"Hey. Hey! What's with that scary face, fella? If ya leave here lookin' like that, you'll scare away potential customers and ruin our reputation! ...Wait. Hold up. Where did ya even come from...?" — Swamp Fishing Hole Man (Majora's Mask 3D)
Primary Spirit
Attack | 13,900
Giant Link
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