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{{Character
{{Infobox Character
|name = Fierce Deity Link
|image=
|image = [[File:Fierce Deity Link.png|190px]]
{{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}}<br>{{SSBB}}{{exp|as a Sticker}}<br>{{SSB4}}<br>{{HW}}
|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 one of the transformations [[Link]] turns into in {{MM}}, achieved by wearing the [[Fierce Deity's Mask]]. This transforms him into a mysterious and powerful warrior resembling a [[Hylian]]. It is one of four [[Transformation#Majora's Mask|mask transformations]] in the game.
|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.
==Transformation==
==Transformation==
Link obtains the Fierce Deity Mask after he trades the twenty non-transforming masks to the four [[Moon Children]] [[Inside the Moon]]. The final child sitting by the [[tree]] will give Link the Fierce Deity Mask after noticing all his other masks are gone. Wearing this mask enables Link to transform into the Fierce Deity only during boss battles.
{{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>
In {{MM3D}}, Link can also transform into the Fierce Deity inside the two [[Fishing Hole]]s. If he attempts to leave when in Fierce Deity form, the [[Fisherman]] will keep the young hero form 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 Fisherman|MM3D}}</ref>
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>
==Abilities==
==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 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 superior power. Link can also use the Sword to release [[Sword Beam]]s when [[Targeting System|targeting]] an enemy.
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.
==Non-Canon Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
{{Noncanon|start}}
==={{SSBB|-}}===
===''Majora's Mask'' Manga===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:OniLinkManga.png|thumb|right|200px|Fierce Deity Link in the ''Majora's Mask'' manga]]
In {{SSBB}}, Fierce Deity Link appears as a [[Sticker]].
In the {{Manga|MM}}, Link receives the Fierce Deity's Mask from [[Majora's Mask (Object)|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.
===''Super Smash Bros.'' Series===
====Sticker Information====
Fierce Deity Link appears as a [[Sticker]] in {{SSBB}}. He also appears as one of Link's alternative costumes in {{SSB4}}.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= - Fierce diety link IS in as a costume|author= Colin McIsaac|published= September 6, 2014|retrieved=September 6, 2014|url= http://www.gamnesia.com/news/a-megaton-of-smash-bros-info-wolf-deconfirmed-fierce-deity-link-is-an-alt#.VAs-Efl5OSo|title= A Megaton of Smash Bros. Info: Wolf Deconfirmed, Fierce Deity Link is an Alt, and More!|site= Gamenesia|type= }}</ref>
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.
!width="50px"|Image
{{Noncanon|End}}
!Artwork from
!Effect in [[The Subspace Emissary]]
!Usable by
|-
|Fierce Deity Link
|[[File:Fierce Deity Link Sticker.png|50px]]
|''Majora's Mask''
|align=left|[Slash] - Attack +21
|[[File:LZGT.png|100px|This sticker is usable by Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, and Toon Link]]
|}
==={{HW|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:HW Young Link - Fierce Deity Form.png|right|140px]]
[[File:HW Young Link - Fierce Deity Form.png|right|140px]]
===''Hyrule Warriors''===
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.
In {{HW}}, Fierce Deity Link appears as part of [[Young Link]]'s move set. The Fierce Deity's Mask serves as Young Link's weapon and is labeled under the darkness element. The youth can temporarily transform into the Fierce Deity to perform powerful attacks before reverting to his normal self. This form is also his Focus Spirit mode and unusually lasts longer than any other warrior. While in Fierce Deity form, Young Link is able to shoot [[Sword Beam]]s with most of his swings, but generally shares all of his original form's moves. He can also use the {{it|Ocarina of Time}} to convert his Special Attack gauge into more Magic to refill it, thus extending his time in this form. His Focus Attack features the Skull Kid summoning the Moon towards him, with the Fierce Deity then slicing it in half, damaging enemies around.
{{Noncanon|end}}
==Fierce Deity Speculation==
An alternate costume for {{Term|HWDE|Link}} based on {{Term|HWDE|Fierce Deity Link}} appears in the {{MM|-}} DLC Pack.
{{Theory|start}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
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 Majora's Mask.
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 Fierce Deity in a game of tag, it is more likely that Majora was simply toying with Link, or was even delusional.
==={{SSB4|-}}===
{{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}}
As the Fierce Deity resembles a white-haired adult Link, it can also be thought that the Terminan equivalent of the 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 Kingdom|Ikana]], the [[Dark Interlopers]], or the [[Dark Tribe]].
==={{SSBU}}===
{{Theory|end}}
{{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}}
==Etymology==
==Trivia==
The term "fierce deity" ({{Exp|Kishin|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.
*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.
*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>.
*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]].
==Trivia==
==Nomenclature==
*The Fierce Deity form is popularly referred to as "{{wp|Oni (folklore)|Oni}} Link" within {{LZS|Series}} community.
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.
{{Nomenclature}}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:OniLink.png|Fierce Deity Link in-game
File:MM Fierce Deity Link Model 2.png|Fierce Deity Link in-game
File:Fierce Deity Link 3D.png|Fierce Deity Link in-game
File:MM Fierce Deity Transformation.png|Link transforming into the Fierce Deity
File:MM fierce deity transformation.png|Link transforming into the Fierce Deity
File:OniLink2.png|Fierce Deity Link in Odolwa's chamber
File:OniLink2.png|Fierce Deity Link in Odolwa's chamber
File:OniLink3.png|Fierce Deity Link in Gyorg's chamber
File:OniLink3.png|Fierce Deity Link in Gyorg's chamber
File:OniLinkSpinAttack.png|Fierce Deity Link executing a Spin Attack
File:OniLinkSpinAttack.png|Fierce Deity Link executing a Spin Attack
File:OniLinkSwordBeam.png|Fierce Deity Link executing a Sword Beam
File:OniLinkSwordBeam.png|Fierce Deity Link executing a Sword Beam
File:MM3D Fierce Deity and Majora.jpg|Fierce Diety Link artwork from ''Majora's Mask 3D''
File:MM3D Fierce Deity Link Model 2.png|Fierce Deity Link from {{MM3D|-}}
File:MM3DS Link Transforming.png|Link Transforming into the Fierce Deity in ''Majora's Mask 3D''
File:MM3DS Link Transforming.png|Link Transforming into the Fierce Deity in {{MM3D|-}}
File:OniLinkManga3.png|Fierce Deity Link attacking in the ''Majora's Mask'' manga
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
Names in Other Regions 
