Zelda

Lore & Background

In the world of Hyrule, Zelda is far more than a damsel in waiting. Across the many ages of her kingdom, she has stood as a guardian of the Triforce of Wisdom, a wielder of ancient magic, and a steadfast ally to the hero who carries the sword of destiny. Her bond with the land itself—its forests, its temples, its very light—makes her a living conduit for the power that has kept the darkness at bay for millennia. Whether she is guiding a young hero through the depths beneath a castle or calling down a storm of elemental force from a mountaintop, Zelda's role is one of wisdom, endurance, and quiet, unbreakable resolve.

Her presence in the Super Smash Bros. series reflects that duality: she is a warrior in her own right, capable of swinging a blade and weaving spells, yet her greatest strength lies in support, in the moments when a single well-placed beam or a timely assist changes the tide of battle. In Brawl and 3DS, players could feel that support role made tangible through her moveset—projectiles that tracked opponents, a magical jump that bought precious air time, and a sword that cut clean and true. In Ultimate, her Mii Gun distills that essence into a single, decisive act: a flash of green-gold light that streaks across the stage and leaves an opponent reeling.

Fans who grew up watching her from the sidelines in the Zelda games found a rare joy in finally seeing her on the Battlefield, even if only for a brief moment. There is something deeply satisfying about a character who has spent decades being the one who gives the power finally getting to use it, even if just for a few seconds of screen time.

Reader's Guide

Name: Zelda (Mii Gun) Source Franchise: The Legend of Zelda Unlock Method: Available from the start in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Mii Gun selection; no special unlock required.

Single Action: When deployed, Zelda appears at the Mii Gun's position, performs a brief casting animation, and fires a single magical beam projectile in the direction the player is aiming. The beam travels in a straight line, can knock back opponents it connects with, and disappears after a short distance. Her entire on-screen presence lasts only a few seconds—enough for one clean, decisive shot.

Active Duration: Very brief. She materializes, fires, and dissolves back into light within roughly two to three seconds. There is no window to reposition or fire a second shot; timing and aim are everything.

Combo & Utility Notes: Because the beam is a single straight-line projectile, it works best as a punish tool—deploy it when an opponent is recovering, shielding, or caught in a knockback arc. It can also serve as a quick edge-guard denial if timed as an opponent approaches the blast zone. The beam's knockback is moderate, so it is more of a disruption tool than a finisher at high percentages.

Alternate Costumes: In Ultimate, her Mii Gun uses her classic green-dress design with blonde hair and a tiara. No alternate palettes are available for the Mii Gun itself, though her Spirit card in the Spirit Board uses the same visual.

Unique Quirks: As a Mii Gun, Zelda cannot be controlled after deployment. The beam's trajectory is locked the instant she fires, making lead shots and prediction essential. She also cannot be hit or interrupted during her brief appearance, making her a reliable (if limited) assist option in team matches.

For players who remember her Brawl or 3DS fighter days, the Mii Gun is a distilled echo of that era—her fireball and magic beam compressed into one clean, elegant action. It is not the full package, but in the right hands, at the right moment, it is more than enough.

Did You Know?

• In her Brawl and 3DS fighter iterations, her up special was a magical jump that gave her extra air time compared to a standard jump, making her one of the characters with the most forgiving recovery in the game.
• In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Zelda appears in two separate roles—both as a Mii Gun and as a Spirit—making her one of the few characters to occupy two distinct non-playable slots in the same title.