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So, my buddy and I were reminiscing about classic video games, when I jokingly said to him, "Hey, I should roll up Link (Legend of Zelda) in the next campaign we run!" Then we got to thinking...exactly how would Link appear if he was in the Pathfinder universe. We thought half-elven fighter with feats/weapon choices focusing on Longsword & shield, Longbow, Boomerang, and some two-handed weapon (for instance, the Sledge and 2H sword he's had in previous incarnations), in addition to some other things, like Skill Focus: Dungeoneering and skill ranks in such things as performing (whether it be an ocarina or a simple baton!).

In any case, how would you bring Link into Pathfinder RPG? =)


Ranger? He has an animal companion (Epona).

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Umbral Reaver wrote:
Ranger? He has an animal companion (Epona).

Yeah, we tossed around the idea of ranger as well for that specific reason. We also thought the favorite terrain for underground would work with him as well, considering he just LOVES those dungeons! lol. However, his primary fighting style is the sword and shield...which doesn't necessarily have a ranger-y feel to it, ya know? Maybe a multi-class fighter/ranger? I mean, hell, might as well utilize that half-elf heritage to its fullest! I thought a little bit about alchemist too...but that was specifically for the use of bombs =) lol.

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rabbyt wrote:
Umbral Reaver wrote:
Ranger? He has an animal companion (Epona).
Yeah, we tossed around the idea of ranger as well for that specific reason. We also thought the favorite terrain for underground would work with him as well, considering he just LOVES those dungeons! lol. However, his primary fighting style is the sword and shield...which doesn't necessarily have a ranger-y feel to it, ya know? Maybe a multi-class fighter/ranger? I mean, hell, might as well utilize that half-elf heritage to its fullest! I thought a little bit about alchemist too...but that was specifically for the use of bombs =) lol.

Ahh, but lest we forget Link is also an accomplished archer. I would definitely see him written up as a half-elf ranger with the archery combat style. That he uses both sword and shield would just make him a variant form of switch-hitter (to borrow the term from Treatmonk), nothing more.

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Blayde MacRonan wrote:


Ahh, but lest we forget Link is also an accomplished archer. I would definitely see him written up as a half-elf ranger with the archery combat style. That he uses both sword and shield would just make him a variant form of switch-hitter (to borrow the term from Treatmonk), nothing more.

But do you think that one would consider archery to be his primary fighting style? I've always invisioned him as really shining in melee combat (after all, he does get the nifty powered-up charge attack - i.e. whirlwind attack lol), and being a very competent archer as a secondary offense.

Liberty's Edge

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I'd stick with fighter, you have enough feats to make him an archer if you want. Nothing in the Ranger classes says "Link ability" to me.

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SirUrza wrote:
I'd stick with fighter, you have enough feats to make him an archer if you want. Nothing in the Ranger classes says "Link ability" to me.

Aside from Animal Companion: Horse!!! ;-) But seriously, thats the direction I was thinking as well. At least to me, Link doesn't seem like the "track 'em down/Survivor-man" type...though he's more than capable of holding his own.


Favoured enemy: Humanoid (Ganondorf)

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Umbral Reaver wrote:
Favoured enemy: Humanoid (Ganondorf)

OOOOH!!! Thats another thing my buddy and I were tryin' to figure out. Exactly what race/class would Ganondorf be...

I was going half-orc (rather, half-orc/half-elf, with dominate genes being in his orcish ancestry...this would compensate for his appearance in like, Ocarina of Time - green skin, pointy, elf-like ears....though I'm not sure what to do about his more...piggy incarnations!). As for class, I'd say Sorceror prestiged into Eldritch Knight because of his affinity to magic and that crazy weapon he tosses around.


half-orc sorcerer with demonic bloodline, with fighter levels, possibly an eldritch knight.

Nalfeshnee demon with sorcerer levels might work as well, he might pose as an half-orc sometimes though.

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I was just statting Link up the other day for a hypothetical "Super Smash Bros"-esque campaign =)

I was using a baseline of lvl 6 for all the heroes, I did end up statting Link as a 6th level Ranger with Dex as his primary score. I could see Fighter being his main class as well, or him being multiclassed. When I go home late tonight I'll try to dig up the stats I came up with, hopefully it'll help out.

I was pretty proud of the other characters though. DK as a Ape Barbarian, Kirby as a Air Mephit Paladin and Mario, a 'Dwarf' Monk 2/Sorcerer 4 with the following spells: Scorching Ray, Jump, and Enlarge (mushroom-based material components? =D)


I once threw around making an elven sword and board fighter with a pixie cohort.

After looking at the MM and finding out exactly how ridiculous pixies were, it kind of turned into a pixie with an elven sword and board fighter cohort...

Navi: The Look Listen of Time.


I'd say Link is a ranger. Heck you could do 2 weapon fighting with the shield couldn't you? (shield bash being the off hand). The pet whom he shares a special bond with the summon nature's ally-esque ability he has in twilight princess (come to think of it if you were going with that incarnation maybe some druid levels: pet, wolf shape, summon nature's ally etc.) His favored enemy would certainly be humanoid (piggy folk). He may not seem like a tracker but think of the amount of freaking heart containers he finds! It really depends on which link you are going for OoT Link should have some perform (ocarina) bardyness skill, windwaker link should be a massive headed gnome with profession(sailor) Majora's mask link should be a master of masks (:P) etc. He just seems to skill based to me to be a fighter while we are at it what about the entire fire emblem crew? classwise that would be kinda tough.


Ice Titan wrote:

I once threw around making an elven sword and board fighter with a pixie cohort.

After looking at the MM and finding out exactly how ridiculous pixies were, it kind of turned into a pixie with an elven sword and board fighter cohort...

Navi: The Look Listen of Time.

that reminds me he would need some great will saves not to kill her.

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Might want to make sure you pick out a particular game to use the Link out of that, just to make it easier to figure out what all you need.

Sounds like Ocarina of Time is a popular choice.


Let´s do some brainstorming about it.Taking the recent Twilight Princess lets see:

-No spell casting, can be justified if they are buffs
-An animal companion and a cohort
-Proficiency with the Bastard Sword, longsword and other weapons
-Stealth, to justify enemies don't seeing you until you are to close.
-Perception, depends on the player.
-Great acrobatics, specialy tumble.
-Shield Bashing, but not when full attacking.
-Ambidexterous, but not a two weapon fighter
-Can run a lot and is resistant/inmune to fatigue
-Has a natural empathy with animals.
-Can attack all enemies withing reach (spin attack) great cleave or whirlind attack possibly with cleave.
-Low will save (never resists the gibdo's and redead's screech).
-Great reflex, and evasion? He may dodge several AeO attack in the game
-Quickdraw is a must
-Some extra dimensial and invisible carriying device would be handy.
-No trapfinding, he never spots those trapped autoshutting doors beforehand.

Notes:
-Link Transforms into a wolf via a magic item.
-The Rod of Ropes from Complete Scoundrel mimics it perfectly

So let's try to build it:

-Since he is soloing lets give him 25 point buy.
-He is a hylian who are supossed to be ¨closer to goddesses¨ and he is relatively smart (lots of puzzle) so elf fetas well, but for building isues I am picking half-elf.
-Ranger represents better the whole package of abilities.
-According Complete Champion you can trade spellcasting for bonus feats, this is generally underpowered so I don't see why would a DM won't allow it

Initial Abilities

STR 18 (10;+2 racial)
DEX 16 (10)
CON 14 (5)
INT 14 (5)
WIS 9 (-1)
CHA 7 (-4) the guy is a non performing mime, counts as shy

Ranger: Path Archery

1)Power Attack, Skill Focus (Dungeoniring)(B)
2)Rapid Shot (B)
3)Quickdraw
4)Mounted Combat (B), Horse Companion, +1 to Strenght
5)Deadly Aim
6)Imp Precise Shot (B)
7)Improved Shield Bash
8)Mounted Archery (B), +1 to Strenght
9)That PHBII feat to improve Shield Bashing
10)Manyshot (B)
11)Cleave, Point Blank Shot (B)
12)+1 to strengh
13)Great Cleave
14)Precise Shot (B); Farshot (B)
15)Dodge
16)+1 to Strength
17)Mobilty
18)Sot on the Run (B)
19)Lunge

On favored enemies:
-Outsiders (evil), should include bosses and Gannondorf after all he is been through.
-Aberration (bosses and many wierd staff)
-Vermin
-Undead
-Arcanists (if Complete Mage is aloud)

This is preeliminary, by the way its easiear to make Ocarina of Time Link because it has less secialized attacks.

Humbly,
Yawar


I can not believe you forgot whirlwind attack.


Ellington wrote:
I can not believe you forgot whirlwind attack.

I did not. I put great cleave and lunge to represent it. However I admit that would whirlind Attack + Lunge represents the Spin Attack better if it weren't for the full-round action.

Humbly,
Yawar


Link is a Bard. He has only ever ridden a creature in a handful of the 3D adventures but he is ALWAYS playing a blasted ocarina and doing crazy ass stuff with it. Bard.


Cartigan wrote:
Link is a Bard. He has only ever ridden a creature in a handful of the 3D adventures but he is ALWAYS playing a blasted ocarina and doing crazy ass stuff with it. Bard.

Most Links were defferent Link with no direct relation with each other rather than being the chosen/destinied one.

Ocarina of Time Link simply had a few ranks in perform, thats it. The Ocarina did the magic Link only activated it.

Humbly,
Yawar


YawarFiesta wrote:
Cartigan wrote:
Link is a Bard. He has only ever ridden a creature in a handful of the 3D adventures but he is ALWAYS playing a blasted ocarina and doing crazy ass stuff with it. Bard.

Most Links were defferent Link with no direct relation with each other rather than being the chosen/destinied one.

Ocarina of Time Link simply had a few ranks in perform, thats it. The Ocarina did the magic Link only activated it.

Humbly,
Yawar

An Ocarina featured prominently in multiple other games.


Cartigan wrote:
YawarFiesta wrote:
Cartigan wrote:
Link is a Bard. He has only ever ridden a creature in a handful of the 3D adventures but he is ALWAYS playing a blasted ocarina and doing crazy ass stuff with it. Bard.

Most Links were defferent Link with no direct relation with each other rather than being the chosen/destinied one.

Ocarina of Time Link simply had a few ranks in perform, thats it. The Ocarina did the magic Link only activated it.

Humbly,
Yawar

An Ocarina featured prominently in multiple other games.

I fail to see your point.

How does recuring musical elements made Link a Bard when they generally don't perform a direct role in combat?

Humbly,
Yawar

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I tried to make Link in 3.5, and never got past half-elven fighter...

I think I'll try again.


YawarFiesta wrote:
Cartigan wrote:
YawarFiesta wrote:
Cartigan wrote:
Link is a Bard. He has only ever ridden a creature in a handful of the 3D adventures but he is ALWAYS playing a blasted ocarina and doing crazy ass stuff with it. Bard.

Most Links were defferent Link with no direct relation with each other rather than being the chosen/destinied one.

Ocarina of Time Link simply had a few ranks in perform, thats it. The Ocarina did the magic Link only activated it.

Humbly,
Yawar

An Ocarina featured prominently in multiple other games.

I fail to see your point.

How does recuring musical elements made Link a Bard when they generally don't perform a direct role in combat?

Humbly,
Yawar

In what games did mounted combat feature prominently?

Silver Crusade

Pathfinder Adventure Path, Starfinder Adventure Path Subscriber

Having Whirlwind attack take a full-round action makes a lot of sense though. Since Link would have to "Charge Up" the attack or would have to wait for it to "Recharge" after doing it. It totally makes sense for Link to take the Full-Round Action.

Link - Half-Elf Fighter

Feats
1) Combat Expertise (1st Level)
2) Dodge (Fighter 1)
3) Mobility (Fighter 2)
4) Spring Attack (3rd Level)
5) Whirlwind Attack (Fighter 4)
6) Improved Shield Bash (5th level)
7) Two-Weapon Fighting (Fighter 6)
8) Shield Slam (7th Level)
9) Shield Master (Fighter 8)
10) Point Blank Shot (9th Level)
11) Quick Draw (Fighter 10)
12) Point Blank Shot (11th Level)
13) Mounted Combat (Fighter 12)
14) Ride-By Attack (13th Level)
15) Mounted Archery (Fighter 14)
16) Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Boomerang) (15th level)
17) Vital Strike (Fighter 16)
18) Improved Vital Strike (17th Level)
19) Greater Vital Strike (Fighter 18)
20) Weapon Focus (Longsword) (19th Level)
21) Weapon Specialization (Longsword) (Fighter 20)

Feel Free to move the feat progressions around to taste, but that should generally get your character doing what link does without too much trouble.

Overall Link is a defence focused fighter, utilising his shield and combat expertise to stay alive long enough to make the perfect hit. As he increases in level his manoeuvrability improves allowing him to skirmish with the best of them. Feel free to replace Quick Draw with Leadership to gain the services of a Horse, Celestial Wolf or annoying fairy.


Cartigan wrote:


In what games did mounted combat feature prominently?

Mounted combat is a large part of Twilight Princess.


Cartigan wrote:
YawarFiesta wrote:
Cartigan wrote:
YawarFiesta wrote:
Cartigan wrote:
Link is a Bard. He has only ever ridden a creature in a handful of the 3D adventures but he is ALWAYS playing a blasted ocarina and doing crazy ass stuff with it. Bard.

Most Links were defferent Link with no direct relation with each other rather than being the chosen/destinied one.

Ocarina of Time Link simply had a few ranks in perform, thats it. The Ocarina did the magic Link only activated it.

Humbly,
Yawar

An Ocarina featured prominently in multiple other games.

I fail to see your point.

How does recuring musical elements made Link a Bard when they generally don't perform a direct role in combat?

Humbly,
Yawar

In what games did mounted combat feature prominently?

twilight princess and a bit in OoT and if the boat counts as a mount WW Though possessing a magical ocarina, bard he is not, (just doesn't seem to have the charisma to play the part). Link has always had some affinity (or issues with) animals (maybe favored enemy chickens). It has been expanded upon even more so recently and seems here to stay (the GBA games he had animal companion choices, Oot, Majora's mask, Twilight princess etc.) It really depends on which link you wish to replicate.


Cartigan wrote:
YawarFiesta wrote:
Cartigan wrote:
YawarFiesta wrote:
Cartigan wrote:
Link is a Bard. He has only ever ridden a creature in a handful of the 3D adventures but he is ALWAYS playing a blasted ocarina and doing crazy ass stuff with it. Bard.

Most Links were defferent Link with no direct relation with each other rather than being the chosen/destinied one.

Ocarina of Time Link simply had a few ranks in perform, thats it. The Ocarina did the magic Link only activated it.

Humbly,
Yawar

An Ocarina featured prominently in multiple other games.

I fail to see your point.

How does recuring musical elements made Link a Bard when they generally don't perform a direct role in combat?

Humbly,
Yawar

In what games did mounted combat feature prominently?

Ocarine of Time, wich the basis for most people in this thread, and Majora's Mask featured Mounted Archery. Twilight Princess, wich was my base, featured Mounted Combat prominently.

Humbly,
Yawar

Edit: Ninjaed Twice


DM_aka_Dudemeister wrote:

Having Whirlwind attack take a full-round action makes a lot of sense though. Since Link would have to "Charge Up" the attack or would have to wait for it to "Recharge" after doing it. It totally makes sense for Link to take the Full-Round Action.

Link - Half-Elf Fighter

Feats
1) Combat Expertise (1st Level)
2) Dodge (Fighter 1)
3) Mobility (Fighter 2)
4) Spring Attack (3rd Level)
5) Whirlwind Attack (Fighter 4)
6) Improved Shield Bash (5th level)
7) Two-Weapon Fighting (Fighter 6)
8) Shield Slam (7th Level)
9) Shield Master (Fighter 8)
10) Point Blank Shot (9th Level)
11) Quick Draw (Fighter 10)
12) Point Blank Shot (11th Level)
13) Mounted Combat (Fighter 12)
14) Ride-By Attack (13th Level)
15) Mounted Archery (Fighter 14)
16) Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Boomerang) (15th level)
17) Vital Strike (Fighter 16)
18) Improved Vital Strike (17th Level)
19) Greater Vital Strike (Fighter 18)
20) Weapon Focus (Longsword) (19th Level)
21) Weapon Specialization (Longsword) (Fighter 20)

Feel Free to move the feat progressions around to taste, but that should generally get your character doing what link does without too much trouble.

Overall Link is a defence focused fighter, utilising his shield and combat expertise to stay alive long enough to make the perfect hit. As he increases in level his manoeuvrability improves allowing him to skirmish with the best of them. Feel free to replace Quick Draw with Leadership to gain the services of a Horse, Celestial Wolf or annoying fairy.

The problem with Fighter is that it doesn't reflect the fact that Link changes weapons constantly and never really specialices, specialy in OoT and MM, his great reflexes or his skillfulness.

For Link I recomend a Switch Hitter with slight adaptations for sword and board.

By the way, you don't have charge up to spin attack, it could be done by spinning the joystick. Also you could ready an spin-attack, wich is imposible with Whirlind Attack without 10 levels in Oriental Adventure's Weapon Master. And finally, the slight opening Link has after spinning is well reflected by by the -2 to AC.

Humbly,
Yawar

Liberty's Edge

Pathfinder Battles Case Subscriber

This reminds of all the Legend of Zelda monsters I converted for 3.5. I'll have to dig those up and convert them to PFRPG. I mainly stuck to the classic 8-bit monsters (i.e. Octorok, Peahat, Molblin, etc.)

I honestly haven't played a Zelda game since Link to the Past so, with that as my only reference, I'd say Link is squarely in the fighter/bard camp. However, there are times during Link to The Past when he seemed to possess Favored Enemy: Chicken (at least when I played the game.)

These are the only Zelda games I ever played and what class I think Link best represented in each one:

Legend of Zelda - fighter
Adventure of Link - bard (Link had alot of buffing spells in this one.)
Link to the Past - fighter


Velcro Zipper wrote:

This reminds of all the Legend of Zelda monsters I converted for 3.5. I'll have to dig those up and convert them to PFRPG. I mainly stuck to the classic 8-bit monsters (i.e. Octorok, Peahat, Molblin, etc.)

I honestly haven't played a Zelda game since Link to the Past so, with that as my only reference, I'd say Link is squarely in the fighter/bard camp. However, there are times during Link to The Past when he seemed to possess Favored Enemy: Chicken (at least when I played the game.)

These are the only Zelda games I ever played and what class I think Link best represented in each one:

Legend of Zelda - fighter
Adventure of Link - bard (Link had alot of buffing spells in this one.)
Link to the Past - fighter

exactly it is all about which southpawed hylian you want to use. Farmer link, young link, sailor link, conductor link, cowboy link, faerie from the forest link, etc. I do love the mask abilities like from majora's mask. anyone ever tried doing a base class using masks? sort of like the master of masks but...more options maybe?

I may be biased but when I think fighter I typically think of some brute coated in metal slashing ribbons from his enemies, it just doesn't seem to work with the acrobatics link can pull off. he has always seemed more of a finesse swordsman than power (besides the weird invincible as long as you have money armor from TP link hasn't worn more than chainmail) as I said before he's to skilled to be a fighter IMO

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Link is a Paladin.

1) He chose to bond with his mount (Epona).
2) At the end of Ocarina of Time he smites Ganon.
3) He's an excellent fighter with some small backup spells.
4) His knowledge of religion (the triforce) is extraordinary.
5) He has the Triforce of Courage repeatedly (aura of courage anyone?)
6) He definitely has good social skills (of which the ranger is sometimes lacking)

Now, Link could be a ranger, especially since two weapon fighting DOES support sword and board.

Though I think we can all agree fairy boy is either a half-elf or elf.


Link is a spellthief!!!!.......point being there have been MANY different manifestations of Links since he wandered into the woods back in the 80's the problem is that there isn't one Link. If you are trying to make a comprehensive Link character he would be a fighter/ranger/paladin/bard/rogue Half-elf/elf/gnome/werewolf. The idea of Link has filled so many molds that by now you could have profession(train conductor) or Profession (lawn mower) and not be wrong about Link. You need to narrow down which Link you want. It's like trying to make the main character of Final Fantasy, Androgynous angsty Spikey haired youth who is unique, into a defined class. If that doesn't work for you it would be like trying to decide what exactly the Lord class from Fire Emblem should consist of PF style (FE PnP would be fun btw)


Icarus Pherae wrote:
Link is a spellthief!!!!.......point being there have been MANY different manifestations of Links since he wandered into the woods back in the 80's the problem is that there isn't one Link. If you are trying to make a comprehensive Link character he would be a fighter/ranger/paladin/bard/rogue Half-elf/elf/gnome/werewolf. The idea of Link has filled so many molds that by now you could have profession(train conductor) or Profession (lawn mower) and not be wrong about Link. You need to narrow down which Link you want. It's like trying to make the main character of Final Fantasy, Androgynous angsty Spikey haired youth who is unique, into a defined class. If that doesn't work for you it would be like trying to decide what exactly the Lord class from Fire Emblem should consist of PF style (FE PnP would be fun btw)

Technically, TP Link its not a werewolf, just a guy with ver handy cursed item. And beyond that its almost the same as OoT, since 40% TP,Your Mileage May Vary, is momage to OoT and MM.

Humbly,
Yawar

Liberty's Edge

Pathfinder Battles Case Subscriber

It's actually kind of funny to me the werewolf thing came up because the only time I ever saw Link almost turn into a werewolf/beast was in a Link to the Past comic published in Nintendo Power (pages are the left side of the screen.) It's pretty awesome if you're into Zelda.

Also, if you want a finesse Link, you can always have him go swashbuckler. The paladin thing sounds good too in light of some of the more recent games.

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I'm going to probably have to agree Link is like a non spellcasting Paladin to me with speciality in the whole in and out fighting (dodge, mobility, spring attack, whirlwind deal). I don't know what kind of variant you wanna go with but it seems reasonable to me.

I've always considered the master sword like a holy avenger anyway and he's just such a great hero type guy. Not afraid to do what others are afraid to do ... making others feel safer and more at ease with Link helping out.

If you need to you can throw in like 2 levels of rogue for evasion if you need it and because he often times has to rotate and back attack certain enemies to hit em, but the whole paladin vibe does fit with me in Link's whole thing. A high dex, mithral chain shirt kinda link, but link none the less.

And honestly, when it comes to epic/heroic characters like this, I wouldn't even stick him with a pointbuy system ... I'd just give him what stats seem to fit (unless you're trying to play him like the original poster said in which case ... best of luck as a high dex paladin is no easy task).


YawarFiesta wrote:
Icarus Pherae wrote:
Link is a spellthief!!!!.......point being there have been MANY different manifestations of Links since he wandered into the woods back in the 80's the problem is that there isn't one Link. If you are trying to make a comprehensive Link character he would be a fighter/ranger/paladin/bard/rogue Half-elf/elf/gnome/werewolf. The idea of Link has filled so many molds that by now you could have profession(train conductor) or Profession (lawn mower) and not be wrong about Link. You need to narrow down which Link you want. It's like trying to make the main character of Final Fantasy, Androgynous angsty Spikey haired youth who is unique, into a defined class. If that doesn't work for you it would be like trying to decide what exactly the Lord class from Fire Emblem should consist of PF style (FE PnP would be fun btw)

Technically, TP Link its not a werewolf, just a guy with ver handy cursed item. And beyond that its almost the same as OoT, since 40% TP,Your Mileage May Vary, is momage to OoT and MM.

Humbly,
Yawar

Yeah I know I was being a bit facetious with that comment. And if it is cursed he can still choose when to use it like later on in the game? (for clarification on the cursed item rules)


Icarus Pherae wrote:
YawarFiesta wrote:
Icarus Pherae wrote:
Link is a spellthief!!!!.......point being there have been MANY different manifestations of Links since he wandered into the woods back in the 80's the problem is that there isn't one Link. If you are trying to make a comprehensive Link character he would be a fighter/ranger/paladin/bard/rogue Half-elf/elf/gnome/werewolf. The idea of Link has filled so many molds that by now you could have profession(train conductor) or Profession (lawn mower) and not be wrong about Link. You need to narrow down which Link you want. It's like trying to make the main character of Final Fantasy, Androgynous angsty Spikey haired youth who is unique, into a defined class. If that doesn't work for you it would be like trying to decide what exactly the Lord class from Fire Emblem should consist of PF style (FE PnP would be fun btw)

Technically, TP Link its not a werewolf, just a guy with ver handy cursed item. And beyond that its almost the same as OoT, since 40% TP,Your Mileage May Vary, is momage to OoT and MM.

Humbly,
Yawar

Yeah I know I was being a bit facetious with that comment. And if it is cursed he can still choose when to use it like later on in the game? (for clarification on the cursed item rules)

Well,

Twilight Princess Spoiler:
Link shapeshifting was originallya direct effebt of entering twilight covered areas andonly be undone/lifted/removed by the Light Spirits.
Then when Zant introduces the Shard of Twilight within Link it could only be romved with the 'Hyper Holy' Master Sword, so its more about having an unlimited source of remove curse and expoiting the resulting loophole, by having Midna reinsert and remove the cursed shard.

Besides, haven't you heared about cursed with awesome.

Humbly,
Yawar


I think you guys have forgotten one thing, which is the basis of the whole LoZ-series. Smite evil.

Link could be a fighter with paladin-dip, or at least Master sword is evil-bane.

Mirror shield would definitely have an ability: "As a standard action, you can use your full AC against spells targeting you. In addition, if the spell doesn't hit you, you can name a new target for the spell, and roll to hit. The spell effect stays the same"

His bow would be a generic +X magic longbow, but it would have ability to enchant arrows with Fireburst, Icy burst, or Sunburst.


I think your best best would be either a half-elf/elf ranger or half-elf/elf paladin to be honest, as long as you keep him in chainmail and make him a bit more dex focused than a paladin likes I think you would be fine either way


I’ve actually spent far more time that I’m willing to admit here trying to build link in Pathfinder. And after my research I have found that the occultist is the best choice for the following reasons if your first two implements are the sword and shield you can go into trapping of the warrior, extra thing that was added in a splat book, which allows you to get full base attack bonus. From there the next implement is a rod for a evocation, this gives you fire rod ice rod and bombs. Then round it your remaining schools as you see fit, you can gain access many powerful spells and abilities and it fit. From what I have found this fits the flavor the best as link is the source of the magic body can’t do it with out the items. Plus the saves up a Lotta multi classing for all of the weird s*#~ link can do with the weapons he has at his disposal.


Well, a decade worth of material definitely opens up the options, doesn't it?


VoodistMonk wrote:

Well, a decade worth of material definitely opens up the options, doesn't it?

No joke, before this I was trying to make an alchemist/paladin work. Other the a fun interaction with bombs and smite I don’t recommend it.


Looking at the old thoughts, I think the newer virtuous bravo paladin is a great fit. It has light armor and can take slashing grace to rock a longsword. And at 5th level it can still have a good mount.

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