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==Skull Kid==
{{Infobox|character
| image = [[File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Skull Kid.png|300px]]
| caption = Key art from ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''
| title = Majora's Puppet
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
| location = [[Lost Woods]]<br/>[[Moon|The Moon]]<br/>[[Termina]]<br/>[[Sacred Grove]]
| attack = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>{{H|.5}} Shooting Needles
| weapon = [[Sword]]<br/>Bubbles<br/>[[Bow]]
}}


==Gerudo==
'''Skull Kids''' are recurring characters in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] that first appeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. They are thought to be [[Kokiri]] children whose forms were altered as a result of becoming stranded in the [[Lost Woods]]. Like the Kokiri, they typically carry a childish demeanor and are often friendly with those of a similar naivete. They hold a strong resentment toward most adults, however, and are known for playing tricks on those that they encounter.
{{specify|the Gerudo race|the province named after them|[[Gerudo (Province)]]}}
 
{{Infobox|race
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'',  
| image = [[File:Rhondson - TotK Character Profile art.png|300x450px]]
| caption = [[Rhondson]], a typical Gerudo in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
| special = Nearly all-female
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
| location = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Gerudo's Fortress]]<br/>'''''Majora's Mask'''''<br/>[[Great Bay]]<br/>'''''Four Swords Adventures'''''<br/>[[Desert of Doubt]]<br/>'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br/>'''''Tears of the Kingdom'''''<br/>[[Gerudo Town]]<br/>[[Kara Kara Bazaar]]
| characters = [[Nabooru]]<br/>[[Ganon]]dorf<br/>[[Twinrova]]<br/>[[Aveil]]<br/>[[Riju]]<br/>[[Urbosa]]
}}
The '''Gerudo''' are a recurring race in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are in stark contrast to the other races of [[Hyrule]] for the fact that virtually all of them are female. It is only once per century that a Gerudo male is born, the only known example of which being [[Ganondorf]]. This unusual facet of their biology, along with their desirable status among [[Hylian]] males, has produced a very distinct society in which men are simultaneously revered and despised.


Gerudo culture is further shaped by their affinities for both combat and thievery—skills in the former being especially prized, but desirability of the latter having diminished over time. They live predominantly in desert areas and have likewise become adept at traversing them, though they frequently travel elsewhere in search of worthy husbands.  
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' feature only one Skull Kid respectively, with the individual in the former serving as the main antagonist. In this title, the Skull Kid is possessed by the the titular [[Majora's Mask]], corrupting his mind, as well as granting him immense power. He uses these newfound abilities to initiate chaos within the land of Termina.


Throughout the ''Zelda'' series, the Gerudo are always depicted as a dark-skinned, red-haired race of females that don long, sharp noses.  
The '''Skull Kid''' is a recurring character in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. He first appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', and later appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' as the primary antagonist. He also appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' as a background character.


==''Ocarina of Time''==
==''Ocarina of Time''==
{{Quote|[[Nabooru]]'s gang of thieves stands for cruelty and brutality. She claims to be a chivalrous robber, but...no way!}}
[[File:Skull Kid OoT Offical.png|125px|left]]
Female Gerudo make their debut in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. They are encountered only within their homeland of [[Gerudo Valley]], in which most occupy the [[Gerudo's Fortress]]. They harbor much disdain towards men, though they are said to sometimes venture into [[Castle Town]] in search of boyfriends.{{Ref|OoT|597|[[Gossip Stone]]}} They initially extend this resentment to [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]], but he is able to earn their respect once he proves to them his impressive thieving skills.{{Ref|OoT|1626|[[Gerudo Warrior]]}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', three Skull Kids can be found within the [[Lost Woods]]. The first can be found through the first left-hand tunnel as [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] enters the forest. If young Link stands on the tree stump and pulls out his [[Ocarina]] to play [[Saria's Song]], the Skull Kid will give Link a [[Piece of Heart]] and befriend him. After this, the Skull Kid purchases the [[Skull Mask]] from Link, but only for 10 [[Rupee]]s, half of what it costs.


The Gerudo are depicted as a fairly malicious group in ''Ocarina of Time''. It seems they carry a bad reputation among [[Hylians]] in particular, some of whom can even be frightened by the [[Gerudo Mask]] if worn in their vicinity. The Gerudo are implicated in the destruction of a bridge that was built by the [[Carpenters]], most of whom they later imprison. Furthermore, it seems that most Gerudo do indeed swear allegiance to their king, [[Ganondorf]]. To what lengths their allegiance goes is unknown, however, as their admiration for him is only touched upon briefly.{{Ref|OoT|1625|[[Gerudo Warrior]]}}
The two other Skull Kids offer Link to play a sing-along game. The Skull Kids play a tune and Link has to play back the same tune from memory; every time Link is successful, the Skull Kids add an additional note to the tune, reaching eight notes total. When Link recalls all eight notes from memory, the Skull Kids reward him with a Piece of Heart.


===Notable Gerudo===
Skull Kids do not trust adults; when Link returns to the forest seven years later, the Skull Kids react negatively and attack him. If Link manages to defeat a Skull Kid, he will be rewarded with a [[Gold Rupee|Huge Rupee]].
Second within the Gerudo chain of command is [[Nabooru]], junior only to [[Ganondorf]] himself. While her position may seem indicative of where her loyalties lie, Nabooru is actually in strong opposition to Ganondorf's aspirations. She assists [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] during his foray into the [[Desert Colossus]] and is later awakened as the Sage of Spirit.
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Another prominent, albeit unnamed, individual is the [[Gerudo Warrior]], allegedly put in charge by Nabooru during her leave of absence. She grants Link the [[Gerudo Token]] as a show of respect, very much impressed by his successful infiltration of the [[Gerudo Fortress]].


==''Majora's Mask''==
==''Majora's Mask''==
{{Main|Gerudo Pirate}}
[[File:Skull Kid Artwork (Majora's Mask).png|125px|left]]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', the term "Gerudo" is rarely used, most of [[Termina|Termina's]] residents instead opting for the colloquial term of "pirate." These Terminian Gerudo exhibit a malevolent and xenophobic nature much the same as their [[Hyrule|Hyrulean]] counterparts. They inhabit the [[Pirate's Fortress]] located within [[Great Bay]], and are implicated in the theft of [[Lulu|Lulu's]] [[Zora Egg|eggs]].  
The Skull Kid in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' is known to be the same Skull Kid for whom [[Link (Ocarina of Time)#Majora's Mask|Link]] played [[Saria's Song]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''; this is implied at the end of the game when the Skull Kid says that Link has the same smell as the fairy child that taught him a song in the woods.


==''Four Swords Adventures''==
Skull Kid had become friends with the [[Four Giants]] that created the four lands of [[Termina]]: swamp to the south, mountains to the north, oceans to the west, and canyons to the east. When they finished, they started to leave, but the Skull Kid tried to stop them. After they left, he started causing trouble with two fairies: [[Tael]] and his sister [[Tatl]]. The Skull Kid desired power, so he stole [[Majora's Mask]] from the [[Happy Mask Salesman]]. Skull Kid became possessed by Majora's Mask and became its puppet, wreaking havoc among the natives of Termina and attempting to bring the [[Moon]] crashing on to the land destroying and killing every living thing. Link manages to stop his plans by calling the Four Giants, at which point Majora releases the Skull Kid from his grasp. After defeating Majora's Mask, Link and the Skull Kid become friends.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', the Gerudo inhabit [[Gerudo Village]] within the [[Desert of Doubt]], having left their previous home in the [[Gerudo Desert]] around the time that the events of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' occurred. They are depicted as having become aware of the suffering they caused in the past—denouncing the actions of their former king, [[Ganon#Four Swords Adventures|Ganondorf]]—and now wish to make amends with the [[Hylians]]. Furthermore, Ganondorf's own presence has failed to sway them, remaining firm that he has broken the law by embarking on his quest to steal the [[Trident]].


==''Breath of the Wild''==
==''Twilight Princess''==
[[File:Nali.jpg|thumb|250px|<center>[[Nali]], an adult Gerudo</center>]]
[[File:SkullKid.png|200px|right]]
The Skull Kid first appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' when [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] enters the [[Sacred Grove]]. The imp leads Link through the Sacred Grove via a game of hide-and-seek. The game Skull Kid plays is fairly simple: there is always a clue as to where he is, as the orange glow from Skull Kid's lantern can often point Link in the direction he took off in. His horn, which resembles [[Deku Link]]'s pipes in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', also guides Link to him. When Link gets near him, he hears him playing the familiar [[Saria's Song]], which sets the mood perfectly. During the game of hide-and-seek, Skull Kid repeatedly summons [[Puppet]]s to attack Link as he chases him, while Skull Kid never attacks Link directly.


[[File:Dalia-3.jpg|thumb|250px|<center>[[Dalia]], a Gerudo child</center>]]
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File:1164.jpg|Shooting Skull Kid with an arrow
[[File:Danda.jpg|thumb|250px|<center>[[Danda]], a Gerudo elder</center>]]
File:1165.jpg|Preparing to attack Skull Kid
 
</gallery>
[[File:Teake.jpg|thumb|250px|<center>[[Teake]], a Gerudo Captain of Guards</center>]]
 
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', the identity of the Gerudo has been expanded upon significantly. Their name is lent to the province of [[Gerudo (Province)|Gerudo]] as well as its principal community, [[Gerudo Town]], in which lives the highest concentration of Gerudo in [[Hyrule]]. Since last appearing in the series, the nomadic nature that is characteristic to the race has seemingly developed even further. Gerudo women are found to be wandering in all parts of Hyrule, many times with the aim of selling their wares to, or trading with, distant customers. Due to the lack of Gerudo males, however, it is more typically the case that they are on quests in search of the perfect mate. This will often take a significant portion of the Gerudo's life, and some are never able to find their true love.
 
It is by this time that the Gerudo's status as that of a band of thieves seems to have greatly diminished. They are held in good economic and social affluence among the other races of [[Hyrule]], including the [[Hylian]]s, who once feared them. Proficiency in combat is still seen as a very valuable trait, as is tradition, but seems to now hold a similar value to that of merchantry and worldliness.
 
===Physiology===
The Gerudo take on a very physically imposing appearance in ''Breath of the Wild''. While individuals in previous depictions are shown to be of an average height and build when compared to the other human races, Gerudo in ''Breath of the Wild'' are much larger all-around. Adults regularly grow to heights well above eight feet, and even those that are not fighters by trade are remarkably muscular. These attributes do tend to fade with age, however, much like one would expect. Their ears appear to have become more pointed over time, resembling those of a [[Hylian]]. Most attest this to the many generations of intermingling between the two races. However, others perceive it to be a gift from the gods—the Gerudo's ears having been supposedly opened to hearing divine messages.{{Ref|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Creating a Champion|It is said that, long ago, the ancient Gerudo had rounded ears. The prevailing theory is that the shape of their ears changed gradually after so many generations of partnering with Hylian voes, but a competing narrative is more supernatural in nature. There is a story that the shame that the Gerudo felt over giving birth to the source of Calamity Ganon so long ago opened them up to listening for messages from the goddesses. So, they came to have the same long, pointed ears as the Hylians, which some believe allow them to receive special messages from the divine.|page 401}}
 
''Breath of the Wild'' further marks the debut of Gerudo young, whom feature very noticeably different proportions from that of their adult counterparts. The Gerudo, usually striking for their distinctive noses and shapely midriffs, seem to take many years before fully developing into them. [[Riju]], a Gerudo adolescent, sports a much smaller nose than those of the adults around her.
 
The Gerudo are known to possess an innate tolerance of extreme temperatures, hot or cold, probably due to their storied history of living in deserts. The volcanic heat of the [[Eldin Province]], however, is too much to bear, requiring the use of [[Elixir]]s.
 
===Culture and Customs===
The Gerudo are known for their pride and exuberance, leading to a somewhat stubborn nature towards other Hyrulean races—though they are on more amicable terms with said peoples than as depicted previously. In terms of romantic prospects, they have only ever been shown in pairings with Hylians, and it is unknown as to whether the Gerudo are compatible with [[Rito]] or [[Goron]] partners. Gorons in particular may not be suitable mates, as suggested by their toleration within [[Gerudo Town]], where men are typically denied entry. One Goron, [[Strade]], remarks that he is unsure of why he is allowed admittance.{{Ref| — [[Strade]], ''[[Breath of the Wild]]''|''I made it to Gerudo Town! But I'm not sure why they let me in...''}}
 
Desert survival is an aspect in which the Gerudo excel. They are quite comfortable in the heat, and display advanced methods of traversing over sand. This is primarily demonstrated through their use of domesticated [[Sand Seal]]s, which also provide a means of entertainment in the form of Sand Seal Racing. The Gerudo in ''Breath of the Wild'' are also known to derive pleasure from lounging about at [[The Noble Canteen]], a bar famous for its [[Noble Pursuit|signature drink]].
 
In terms of dress, typical Gerudo wear bright colors and intricate patterns. Their clothing is fashioned to be light and minimal, often leaving the midriff and shoulders uncovered, so as to be better suited for desert living. Those whose livelihood is as fighters may sport shin guards and facemasks, and elders commonly wear shortcoats. Jewelry is popular among all walks of life, the many varieties of which includes earrings and hair dressings.
 
The Gerudo chiefdom follows a matrilineal hereditary succession system with no male influence, and it is not known what status, if any, the Chief's husband holds, though it is assumed to be completely negligible. The current Chief of the Gerudo as of ''Breath of the Wild'' is [[Riju|Makeela Riju]].


===Language===
When Link returns later in the game, Skull Kid once again helps Link navigate the Sacred Grove, although this time, he leads Link to the entrance of the [[Temple of Time]]. This time around, his hiding place is harder to find. Two things give away his location: the light of his lantern and the sound of his instrument playing Saria's Song. Again, the Skull Kid never physically attacks Link, though he summons Puppets to do the job. Every time he is hit in battle, he summons more Puppets, but he can be beaten quickly with the bow and arrows. After defeating him the second time, he tells Link that it was fun and then disappears.
Though the Gerudo speak to visitors in Hylian, they have their own language and often use certain terms when speaking to travelers. They recommend that travelers learn a few words to help with their visit to Gerudo Town:


*Vasaaq: welcome
==Non-Canon Appearances==
*Sav'otta: good morning
{{Non-Canon|section}}
*Sav'aaq: good day
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U''===
*Sav'orq: good-bye
Skull Kid makes an appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]] as an [[Assist Trophy]]. He is wearing Majora's Mask. When summoned by a player, he casts one of three effects on the battlefield. One which flips the screen upside-down, inverting all of the fighters' movements; one which causes all fighters to momentarily be given the "clear" effect, making them difficult to see; and one which reverses directional inputs.
*Sarqso: thank you
*Vai: woman
*Voe: man


The [[Great Fairy Tera]], who dwells in the [[Gerudo Great Skeleton]] sometimes welcomes Link to her fountain while using these expressions.
===''Hyrule Warriors''===
 
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===Gerudo Weapons and Armor===
[[File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Skull Kid.png|right|175px]]
In addition to being strong warriors, the Gerudo also make many weapons that are specifically designed to match Gerudo training techniques.
{{quote|This mysterious imp draws his power from his stolen mask and wields an ocarina on the battlefield to protect his treasured friends.|Skull Kid's ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' [https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#!Skull-Kid Official Website description]}}
 
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Their weapons and armor include:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Weapon !! Image !! Description
|-
| [[Gerudo Scimitar]] || [[File:Gerudo-scimitar.png|94px]] || ​A short, curved weapon used by Gerudo for self-defense
|-
| [[Gerudo Spear]] || [[File:Gerudo-spear.png|94px]] || An unusually weighted spear most people are not able to use;<br />Gerudo are specially trained in its use
|-
| [[Golden Claymore]] || [[File:Golden-claymore.png|94px]] || A two-handed sword used by only the most talented Gerudo
|-
| [[Moonlight Scimitar]] || [[File:Moonlight-scimitar.png|94px]] || A ceremonial weapon decorated with a variety of carvings
|-
| [[Scimitar of the Seven]] || [[File:Scimitar-seven.png|94px]] || The favored weapon of the Gerudo Champion [[Urbosa]]
|-
| [[Gerudo Shield]] || [[File:Gerudo-shield.png|94px]] || An emblazoned traditional shield of the Gerudo; very common
|-
| [[Radiant Shield]] || [[File:Radiant-shield.png|94px]] || A Gerudo Captain's shield
|-
| [[Daybreaker]] || [[File:Daybreaker.png|94px]] || The favored shield of the Gerudo Champion [[Urbosa]]
|-
| [[Golden Bow]] || [[File:Golden-bow.png|94px]] || A bow to strike distant targets
|-
| [[Thunder Helm]] || [[File:BotW Thunder Helm.png|94px]] || A precious heirloom of the Gerudo, a [[Unshockable| lightning-proof]] helm
|-
| [[Gerudo Set]] || <center>[[File:Gerudo-Clothes.jpg|35px]]</center> || A customary Gerudo Vai garb
|-
| [[Desert Voe Set]] || <center>[[File:Desert-Voe-Set.jpg|35px]]</center> || A customary Gerudo Voe garb, seldom seen due to the absence of Gerudo men
|-
| [[Radiant Set]] || <center>[[File:Radiant-Set.jpg|35px]]</center> || A special garb for members of the [[Gerudo Secret Club]]
|}
 
==Trivia==
*Although their [[Gerudo Desert|namesake desert]] makes an appearance, female Gerudo are not present in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''.
*A recurring joke regarding Link wearing a vai garb is that because adult Gerudo are not used to men, they can't recognize them easily. When Link speaks with [[Muava]], a world-weary elder Gerudo, she immediately recognizes him as a Voe.
*The Gerudo's eye color varies between series entries. Whether this is due to their intermingling with other races is not known.
**In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', their eyes are yellow; in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', they are red; and in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', they are green.
*Though sold as a Gerudo customary head wear in ''Breath of the Wild'', the [[Gerudo Veil]] is not worn by any Gerudo women.


===''Cadence of Hyrule''===
[[File:CoH Skull Kid No Mask.png|right|112px]]
Skull Kid appears as the protagonist of the [[Symphony of the Mask]] DLC. Instead of normal weapons, he wields an arsenal of masks with different powers. His quest leads him to fight two new bosses: [[King Dobongo]] and [[Synthrova]], as well as [[Ganon]], who steals his [[Skull Mask (Cadence of Hyrule)|Skull Mask]] to become more powerful.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Nabooru Pic.png|Artwork of [[Nabooru]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Skull-Kid.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Gerudo-Guard-Art.png|Artwork of a [[Gerudo Guard]] from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:SkullKid_OoT.gif|Model of Skull Kid with the [[Skull Mask]] from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Ganondorf Artwork (Ocarina of Time).png|[[Ganon]]dorf, a Gerudo male
File:Skull-Kid-Mask.png|Artwork of Skull Kid with the Skull Mask from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Twinrova.png|[[Twinrova]], the amalgamated form of [[Kotake]] and [[Koume]]
File:Skull-Kid-Model.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
File:Gerudo-Thief.png|A [[Gerudo Thief]] from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Skull Kid Artwork (Majora's Mask).png|Artwork from ''Majora's Mask''
File:Gerudo FSA.png|A Gerudo from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
File:MM3D-Skull-Kid.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D|Majora's Mask 3D]]''
File:SkullKidBox.png|Skull Kid in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:Skull Kid - SSB3DS Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
File:Skull Kid - SSBWiiU Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Skull Kid Ocarina.png|Artwork of Skull Kid with the [[Ocarina (Hyrule Warriors)|Ocarina]] weapon from ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''
File:Coh-skull-kid.png|Key art from ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]''
</gallery>
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Skull Kid

Bedbo
Hyrule Warriors Artwork Skull Kid.png
Key art from Hyrule Warriors

Title

Majora's Puppet

Games

Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
Twilight Princess

Location

Lost Woods
The Moon
Termina
Sacred Grove

Attacks

Ocarina of Time
1-2 Heart.png Shooting Needles

Effective
Weapons

Sword
Bubbles
Bow

Skull Kids are recurring characters in The Legend of Zelda series that first appeared in Ocarina of Time. They are thought to be Kokiri children whose forms were altered as a result of becoming stranded in the Lost Woods. Like the Kokiri, they typically carry a childish demeanor and are often friendly with those of a similar naivete. They hold a strong resentment toward most adults, however, and are known for playing tricks on those that they encounter.

In Majora's Mask,

Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess feature only one Skull Kid respectively, with the individual in the former serving as the main antagonist. In this title, the Skull Kid is possessed by the the titular Majora's Mask, corrupting his mind, as well as granting him immense power. He uses these newfound abilities to initiate chaos within the land of Termina.

The Skull Kid is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series. He first appears in Ocarina of Time, and later appears in Majora's Mask as the primary antagonist. He also appears in Twilight Princess as a background character.

Ocarina of Time

Skull Kid OoT Offical.png

In Ocarina of Time, three Skull Kids can be found within the Lost Woods. The first can be found through the first left-hand tunnel as Link enters the forest. If young Link stands on the tree stump and pulls out his Ocarina to play Saria's Song, the Skull Kid will give Link a Piece of Heart and befriend him. After this, the Skull Kid purchases the Skull Mask from Link, but only for 10 Rupees, half of what it costs.

The two other Skull Kids offer Link to play a sing-along game. The Skull Kids play a tune and Link has to play back the same tune from memory; every time Link is successful, the Skull Kids add an additional note to the tune, reaching eight notes total. When Link recalls all eight notes from memory, the Skull Kids reward him with a Piece of Heart.

Skull Kids do not trust adults; when Link returns to the forest seven years later, the Skull Kids react negatively and attack him. If Link manages to defeat a Skull Kid, he will be rewarded with a Huge Rupee.

Majora's Mask

Skull Kid Artwork (Majora's Mask).png

The Skull Kid in Majora's Mask is known to be the same Skull Kid for whom Link played Saria's Song in Ocarina of Time; this is implied at the end of the game when the Skull Kid says that Link has the same smell as the fairy child that taught him a song in the woods.

Skull Kid had become friends with the Four Giants that created the four lands of Termina: swamp to the south, mountains to the north, oceans to the west, and canyons to the east. When they finished, they started to leave, but the Skull Kid tried to stop them. After they left, he started causing trouble with two fairies: Tael and his sister Tatl. The Skull Kid desired power, so he stole Majora's Mask from the Happy Mask Salesman. Skull Kid became possessed by Majora's Mask and became its puppet, wreaking havoc among the natives of Termina and attempting to bring the Moon crashing on to the land destroying and killing every living thing. Link manages to stop his plans by calling the Four Giants, at which point Majora releases the Skull Kid from his grasp. After defeating Majora's Mask, Link and the Skull Kid become friends.

Twilight Princess

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The Skull Kid first appears in Twilight Princess when Link enters the Sacred Grove. The imp leads Link through the Sacred Grove via a game of hide-and-seek. The game Skull Kid plays is fairly simple: there is always a clue as to where he is, as the orange glow from Skull Kid's lantern can often point Link in the direction he took off in. His horn, which resembles Deku Link's pipes in Majora's Mask, also guides Link to him. When Link gets near him, he hears him playing the familiar Saria's Song, which sets the mood perfectly. During the game of hide-and-seek, Skull Kid repeatedly summons Puppets to attack Link as he chases him, while Skull Kid never attacks Link directly.

  • Shooting Skull Kid with an arrow

    Shooting Skull Kid with an arrow

  • Preparing to attack Skull Kid

    Preparing to attack Skull Kid

When Link returns later in the game, Skull Kid once again helps Link navigate the Sacred Grove, although this time, he leads Link to the entrance of the Temple of Time. This time around, his hiding place is harder to find. Two things give away his location: the light of his lantern and the sound of his instrument playing Saria's Song. Again, the Skull Kid never physically attacks Link, though he summons Puppets to do the job. Every time he is hit in battle, he summons more Puppets, but he can be beaten quickly with the bow and arrows. After defeating him the second time, he tells Link that it was fun and then disappears.

Non-Canon Appearances

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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U

Skull Kid makes an appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U as an Assist Trophy. He is wearing Majora's Mask. When summoned by a player, he casts one of three effects on the battlefield. One which flips the screen upside-down, inverting all of the fighters' movements; one which causes all fighters to momentarily be given the "clear" effect, making them difficult to see; and one which reverses directional inputs.

Hyrule Warriors

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"This mysterious imp draws his power from his stolen mask and wields an ocarina on the battlefield to protect his treasured friends."

Cadence of Hyrule

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Skull Kid appears as the protagonist of the Symphony of the Mask DLC. Instead of normal weapons, he wields an arsenal of masks with different powers. His quest leads him to fight two new bosses: King Dobongo and Synthrova, as well as Ganon, who steals his Skull Mask to become more powerful.

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