The Legend of Zelda: Every Version of Princess Zelda RANKED

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Something about Skyward Swords version of her was adorable and charming so that will always be my favourite version of Zelda

As much as I love SS Zelda, her botw incarnation has to be my favorite. Her character arc, flaws, & overall development was so refreshing to see. She technically wasn’t a damsel in the game, but merely keeping Ganon at bay until Link could defeat him, & after what went down in totk, she really solidified herself as a selfless & dedicated, albeit tragic leader. I feel like this Zelda is more multilayered than the others & that’s what makes her so powerful as a character.

I feel you sold BotW/TotK Zelda a bit short here. I would have placed her at #2 minimum. It seems no account was taken of just how much she did after travelling to the past, both to aid Rauru and also to set-up the plan to defeat the Demon King in the future. Not only that the tremendous character growth she's undergone in going from a princess burried in self-doubt to being a confident, competent, and dedicated ruler in the midst of organising the entire rebuilding of her kingdom. Add on top of that the sacrifice she made that she fully expected to be permanent, spending probably a minimum of 20-30k years+ repairing and empowering the Master Sword, and the only reason I'd place SS Zelda above her is because without SS Zelda's plan/actions we'd not have the Master Sword to begin with.

I agree with Skyward Sword Zelda being the best. She's not only adorable, but she's one of the few versions to actually have a character arc of her own, even though Link is the character we follow throughout the story. I think it helps that we really get to feel the connection between Link and Zelda as well. Link usually doesn't have much personality, but he's quite expressive in Skyward Sword and his affection for her is apparent. That helps motivate us and provide more of an emotional pull than if we were just playing another game where Link was just told to rescue Zelda or save the kingdom because reasons. As much as I love Breath of the Wild's Zelda as well, I think it's that special bond between her and Link that elevates her further in SS.

I really think spirit tracks should be higher. She is playable joins you in the final boss as well as throughout the game you literally Learn to control Zelda during the prologue. she has a major role in the story and an actual bond with link what more could you possibly want?

Skyward Sword Zelda is definitely my favorite. She has such an important role in the story. Seeing her relationship with Link in the beginning is so adorable, and wholesome. It makes it so that you really feel motivated to press on in order to save her. Also, the scene where she reveals who she really is, but still assures us that she is still the same Zelda Link grew up with, causes my eyes to water every time...

Seriously, most Zelda games make Zelda a glorified cheerleader, or a damsel in distress. Spirit tracks gives us the highest potential of what a well written Zelda could actually show us.

BOTW Zelda is so well written. I love her journey of self discovery and empowerment.

13. TAoL (sleeping beauty) 12. TLoZ (at least is awake lol) 11. FS (doesn't do much) 10. FSA (slightly better than FS) 9. ALBW (again doesn't do much but at least has some personality) 8. ALttP/OoO/OoA (first time she became relevant as a character) 7. TMC (I just like this incarnation) 6. ST (she has a cool role as ghost) 5. TWW/PH (Tetra is pretty awesome) 4. OoT (classic Zelda and Sheik was a nice twist) 3. TP (most realistic princess imo) 2. SS (adorable character) 1. BotW/TotK (best character arc)

Twilight princess zelda was so mature. Guess i am more partial to that as her being a ruler vs a giggling school girl.

Twilight is one of my favorite but I feel she had more potential than was given in the game. She was ready to fight, fearless, and seem like she was not afraid of anything. Twilight, Wind weaker, and Oot seem of a fighter than a damsel in distress. I would like to see more versions of Zelda like that. To be part of the action and not just wait for link to do almost everything.

Each version of Zelda is beautiful!

TOtK, The origin of the Light Dragon broke me. Thats all I have to say. I was not ready for that moment.

My only gripes with OoT Zelda are that, as a kid, she tried to outsmart Ganon and that doomed Hyrule and, as an adult, she doomed Hyrule, again, by sending Link to the past and splitted the timeline... So much for a wearer of the Triforce of Wisdom... 😅

Skyward sword is just one big, beautifully written love story

Skyward zelda is so underrated, im glad she finally got the ranking she deserves in this video 😭

Breath of the Wild/Age of Calamity/Tears of the Kingdom is my favorite version of Zelda. She’s very relatable in so many ways and her relationship with Link is very wholesome. I hope they share a kiss for future Zelda games.

My favorite is Twilight Princess.

Yes. I would have been disappointed to see Skyward Sword Zelda not take #1. I think this list also shows that generally speaking, Zelda's character has only gotten stronger with time throughout the evolution of the series. I haven't played TOTK, but I look forward to seeing what they do with her.