Zelda
Also known as: Princess of Hyrule, Sheik
Princess of Hyrule and vessel of the goddess's sealing power, reborn alongside her knight in every age. Breath of the Wild reframed her as a frustrated scholar who held back Calamity Ganon alone for a hundred years.
Other Zelda Characters
Link
22k works
Hyrule's eternally reincarnating hero, a silent swordsman bound across eras to the princess and the demon king. Breath of the Wild's amnesiac knight gave fandom its richest version yet to write around.
Sidon
4k works
The Zora prince whose relentless encouragement — 'I believe in you!' — made him Breath of the Wild's breakout heartthrob. Sidon's sunny chivalry and his grief for his sister Mipha power an ocean of Link/Sidon fic.
Ganondorf
3k works
The Gerudo king of evil, bearer of the Triforce of Power and Hyrule's eternally reincarnating doom. Fic complicates Ganondorf far beyond the games, exploring desert kingship, cursed cycles, and the rare timeline where he chooses differently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Zelda?
Zelda appears in 14k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Zelda fandom. You can browse all Zelda fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Zelda ships?
The most popular Zelda ships include Link/Zelda. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Zelda fanfiction?
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