|Artwork MM= File:MM Fierce Deity Link Artwork.png
|Artwork MM= File:MM Fierce Deity Link Artwork.png
|Artwork MM3D= File:MM3D Fierce Deity and Majora.jpg
|Artwork MM3D= File:MM3D Fierce Deity and Majora Artwork.jpg
|Model MM= File:Fierce Deity Link 3D.png
|Model MM= File:MM Fierce Deity Link Model.png
|Model MM3D= File:MM3D Fierce Deity Link Model.png
|Model MM3D= File:MM3D Fierce Deity Link Model.png
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|race= [[Hylian]]/[[Deity]]
|race= [[Hylian]]/[[Deity]]
|gender= Male
|gender= Male
|game= {{MM}}
|game= MM
|other= {{MM|Himekawa|-}}<br>{{SSBB}} {{Exp|As a Sticker}}<br>{{HW}}
|other= SSBB , MM (Himekawa) , HW , SSBU
|era= [[Era of the Hero of Time]]
|era= [[Era of the Hero of Time]]
|family=
|family=
|voice actor(s)= [[Voice Acting in The Legend of Zelda Series#Link|Nobuyuki Hiyama]]
|voiceactor= [[Voice Acting in The Legend of Zelda Series#Link|Nobuyuki Hiyama]]
|nocat= *
|nocat= *
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{{Term/Store|Fierce Deity Link||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 a [[Hylian]]. It is one of four [[Transformation#Majora's Mask|mask transformations]] in the game.
{{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's 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's Mask after noticing all his other masks are gone.<ref>{{Cite|You don't have any masks left, do you? Well, let's do something else.|Moon Child wearing Majora's Mask|MM}}</ref> Wearing this mask enables 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>
{{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 [[Fishing Hole Man]] 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>
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.
==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{SSBB|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{MM|-}} (Himekawa)===
In {{SSBB}}, Fierce Deity Link appears as a [[Sticker]].
In the {{MM|Himekawa}}, Link receives the Fierce Deity's Mask from [[Majora's Mask (Item)|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.
==={{SSB|-}} Series===
In {{SSBB}}, Fierce Deity Link appears as a [[Sticker]]. In {{SSB4}}, he also appears as one of Link's alternative costumes.
====Sticker Information====
====Sticker Information====
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{{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}}
==={{HW|-}}===
==={{HW|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:HW Young Link - Fierce Deity Form.png|right|140px]]
[[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 {{OoT|Item}} 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 [[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.
An alternate costume for {{Term|HWDE|Link}} based on {{Term|HWDE|Fierce Deity Link}} appears in the {{MM|-}} DLC Pack.
{{Noncanon|End}}
Fierce Deity Link also appears as an alternate costume for Link in the {{MM|-}} DLC Pack.
==={{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}}
==={{SSBU}}===
{{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}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*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 {{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.
*The Fierce Deity form is popularly referred to as "{{wp|Oni (folklore)|Oni}} Link" within {{TLoZ|Series}} community. This is based on an incomplete translation of his Japanese name that incorporates the kanji for "fierce" (''Ki''), which can be read alone as {{Romanize|鬼|Oni}}.<!--This is just an incomplete translation of "Fierce Deity", as the kanji used for "Fierce" is the Kanji for "Oni".-->
*The Fierce Deity is the representation of the feelings of all people populating the land of [[Termina]]. This representation is reinforced by the fact that it was necessary to exchange all the masks obtained thanks to the different interactions, actions and help provided to the characters of the game in order to obtain the Fierce Deity's Mask. Its own mask is said to be equally dangerous as [[Majora's Mask (Item)|Majora's Mask]].
*The recordings of the adult Link voice from ''Ocarina of Time'', are reused for Fierce Deity Link in ''Majora’s Mask'' and ''Hyrule Warriors''.
*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>.
*The Fierce Deity would be the representation of the feelings of all people populating the land of [[Termina]]. This representation is reinforced by the fact that it was necessary to exchange all the masks obtained thanks to the different interactions, actions and help provided to the characters of the game in order to obtain the Fierce Deity's Mask.
*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==
==Nomenclature==
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.
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.
|fr2= {{Exp|Oni are a kind of yōkai from Japanese folklore, variously translated as demons, devils, ogres or trolls.|Oni Link}} {{Exp Game|MM}} {{Exp|Demon God|Dieu Démon}} {{Exp Game|MM3D}}
|frF1=
|frF2=
|frC1= {{Exp|Mad God|Folle Dieu}}
|frC2= {{Exp|Mad Link|Folle Link}}
|de1= {{De|Grimmige Gottheit|Grimmige Gottheit}}
|de2= {{Exp|Link as fierce Deity|Link als grimmige Gottheit}}
File:OniLinkManga2.png|Fierce Deity Link 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 Link Fierce Deity Link Model.png|Link's Fierce Deity Link costume from the {{MM|-}} DLC pack from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Link and Great Fairy.png|Link in his Fierce Deity Link costume with the Great Fairy in {{HW|-}}
File:HW Young Link - Fierce Deity Form.png|Young Link in his Fierce Deity form from {{HW|-}}
File:Young Link Transforming HW.png|Young Link Transforming into the Fierce Deity in {{HW|-}}
File:HW Link and Great Fairy.png|Link in his Fierce Deity Link costume with the Great Fairy from {{HW|-}}
File:HW - Fierce Deity Link Screenshot.png|Fierce Deity Link performing his Focus Attack in {{HW|-}}
File:Young Link Transforming HW.png|Young Link Transforming into the Fierce Deity from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Young Link - Fierce Deity Form - Ocarina of Time.png|Fierce Deity Link playing the Ocarina of Time in {{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: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: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: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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==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Deku Link]]
* {{Term|Series|Deku Link|link}}
* [[Goron Link]]
* {{Term|Series|Goron Link|link}}
* [[Zora Link]]
* {{Term|Series|Zora Link|link}}
{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}
[[Category:Link Transformations]]
{{Categories
[[Category:Deities]]
|Link Transformations, Deities, Swordsmen, Cultural References
[[Category:Swordsmen]]
|characters= MM, MM3D, MM (Himekawa), SSBB, HW, HWL, HWDE, SSBU
[[Category:Characters in Majora's Mask]]
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[[Category:Characters in Majora's Mask (Himekawa)]]
Revision as of 17:41, 19 April 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.
The Fierce Deity is the representation of the feelings of all people populating the land of Termina. This representation is reinforced by the fact that it was necessary to exchange all the masks obtained thanks to the different interactions, actions and help provided to the characters of the game in order to obtain the Fierce Deity's Mask. Its own mask is said to be equally dangerous as Majora's Mask.
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 
