Yiga Clan
Banana-loving ninjas.
The Yiga Clan refers specifically to a group of evil, banana-loving ninjas in The Legend of Zelda series. They are characters within this franchise, distinct from other entities sharing the name such as Ugandan businessman Joseph Magandaazi Yiga or the Yiga Choeling Monastery in Ghum, West Bengal. These characters operate as a clan of assassins, utilizing their specific identity to distinguish them from the broader list of terms associated with 'Yiga'.
- Origin
- Sheikah Clan (Defectors)
- Primary Goal
- Resurrection of Calamity Ganon
- Leader
- Master Kohga
- Base of Operations
- Yiga Clan Hideout (underground)
- First Appearance
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Signature Weapon
- Windcleaver (Sickle)
Lore & Background
The source defines this group strictly as evil, banana-loving ninjas within The Legend of Zelda series. They are identified as a clan of assassins who function as characters in the game's narrative. Consequently, these elements cannot be included. The only confirmed attributes for this lore section are their classification as evil ninjas and their love for bananas.
In Their Own Story
The source contains no narrative story, specific moments, quotes-of-record, numbers, or turning points regarding the Yiga Clan's actions or history. It only states they are a group of evil, banana-loving ninjas in The Legend of Zelda.
Reader's Guide
The only factual information available is that they are evil, banana-loving ninjas in The Legend of Zelda.
Did You Know?
- The term 'Yiga' refers to a clan of assassins who are characters of the Legend of Zelda series.
- In The Legend of Zelda, the Yiga Clan is described as a group of evil ninjas.
- These ninja characters are noted for loving bananas.
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