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Midna is the secondary protagonist and the guide character in Twilight Princess. For much of the game, Midna takes the form of an imp-like creature. It is later revealed that this is not her true form and is part of curse placed on her by Zant. [4][2]
Midna is the only character in Twilight Princess to have voice acting. However, she does not speak in any particular language, just incomprehensible sounds for effect that were scrambled from the original lines. Throughout the game, Midna's character changes dramatically. She begins as callous, uncaring, and patronizing and tries to use Link for her good, but she soon realizes that Link is more than just a tool; she values him and Princess Zelda as friends and her character becomes warmer. Midna possesses one piece of the Fused Shadow before she meets Link.
Role in Story
Midna is first seen spying on Link from behind a tree in the Twilight-engulfed Faron Woods when Link first transforms into his Wolf form. By the end of the game, it is revealed that Midna is the Twilight Princess. She is from the Twilight Realm and is the ruler of it and the Twili race that dwells there. She originally joins Link on his quest so that she can acquire the three fragments of the Fused Shadow, defeat Zant, and reclaim her throne. When these are taken away from her by Zant, he banishes her to the light world where Midna's Desperate Hour sequence occurs. Zelda sacrifices her spirit to save Midna, and after this, they head to the Arbiter's Grounds. Once inside the Mirror Chamber, The Ancient Sages inform Midna and Link that only the true leader of the Twilight Realm could shatter the Mirror of Twilight, Zant could merely break it into pieces. So Midna and Link go in search of the other three pieces of the Mirror of Twilight, those being Snowpeak, Temple of Time, and City in the Sky.
As the story progresses, she later ends up developing feelings for Link and the Light World and helps him defeat Ganondorf. After doing so, she transforms back into her true form. After saying goodbye to Link, she re-enters the Twilight Realm to once again lead her people. However, in the process of her departure, she shatters the Mirror of Twilight, proving herself the true leader of the Twilight Realm, yet breaking the only known connection between the two worlds in the process. She also begins to love him at the very end of the game.
Non-Canon Appearances
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Hyrule Warriors
"This impish Twili princess can ride a shadow wolf into battle and swat down enemies with her magical, hand-like locks of hair."
Midna appears as a playable character in the spin-off game for Wii U, Hyrule Warriors. She appears in both her imp form and her twili form, the latter of which was released as a DLC in the Twilight Princess Package. In Midna's imp form, she summons a twilight wolf and uses her hair to attack. Midna's twili form uses the Mirror as her weapon, with which she can summon various objects. She originally treats them as foes but unites with them to fight Zant in the Palace of Twilight.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
Midna makes an appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U as an Assist Trophy. When summoned by a character, she will attack one of the opposing players by grabbing them with her hair. She also appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate where she teleports around and grabs the enemy with her hair as well. This is only in her imp form, as she is not seen in Twili form.
Gallery
Midna riding Wolf Link from Twilight Princess
Wolf Link and Midna from Twilight Princess HD
Midna as she appears in Twilight Princess
Midna as she appears in Twilight Princess
Midna as she appears in Twilight Princess
Midna key art for Twilight Princess HD
Twilight Princess artwork of Midna's true form
Midna in shadow form
Midna's Fused Shadow monster form in Twilight Princess HD
Midna in monster form, attacking the Hyrule Castle barrier
Midna's true form in Twilight Princess
Angry Midna Miiverse Stamp from Twilight Princess HD
Happy Midna Miiverse Stamp from Twilight Princess HD
Sad Midna Miiverse Stamp from Twilight Princess HD
Surprised Midna Miiverse Stamp from Twilight Princess HD
Twili Midna Miiverse Stamp from Twilight Princess HD
Midna trophy with text from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Wolf Link trophy with text from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, featuring Midna
Midna in Hyrule Warriors
With the Shackle in Hyrule Warriors
Midna in Hyrule Warriors
Midna's Fused Shadow monster form in Hyrule Warriors
Twili Midna in Hyrule Warriors
Twili Midna with the Mirror in Hyrule Warriors
Trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Midna trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Wolf Link trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Costume Mario sprite of Wolf Link (with Midna on his back) from Super Mario Maker
References
- ↑ "Midna... Foolish Twilight Princess... The curse on you cannot be broken..." — Zant, Twilight Princess.
- ↑ 2.1 2.2 "Midna, the Twilight Princess, attempted to oppose him, but was cursed and fled to the Light World." — Hyrule Historia, pg. 114
- ↑ "•MIDNA
Princess of the Twilight Realm." — Hyrule Historia, pg. 114 - ↑ "A curse placed upon [Midna] by Zant causes her to physically transform and lose her magical abilities." — Hyrule Historia, pg. 114
