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In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', Link has the natural ability to jump by pressing the jump button. This can be performed at almost anytime and can be used to jump over gaps, enemies, or to reach higher platforms. Link is later able to learn the [[Jump Spell]], which will allow him to Jump even higher, allowing him to reach higher ledges and cross larger gaps.

Link does not have the natural ability to jump in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', but he learns the ability after acquiring the [[Roc's Feather]] from [[Tail Cave]]. With the Roc's Feather equipped, Link is able to jump over gaps and reach higher ledges. Link can also perform a running jump using the Roc's Feather in combination with the [[Pegasus Boots]].

Link acquires the Roc's Feather in the [[Wing Dungeon]] and it functions similar from its appearance in ''Link's Awakening''. Unlike ''Oracle of Seasons'', Link does get the upgraded Roc's Cape, so he's unable to jump across large distances.

Roc's Capes can be found randomly on [[Item Podium]]s throughout Hyrule. They allow Link to glide through the air for short distances. If Link picks up another item from a pedestal, he discards the Roc's Cape, placing it back on the pedestal.

The [[Roc's Cape]] returns in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' where Link acquires it as a dungeon item in the [[Palace of Winds (The Minish Cap)|Palace of Winds]]. Link is requires to use the cape to jump up on higher clouds as well as across large gaps. When used in combination with wind fans, Link can fly across large gaps. The Roc's Cape is an equippable item and it is required when fighting the [[Gyorg Pair]], the boss of the Palace of Winds.

The Links can once again jump using Roc's Feathers, which can be obtained on item podiums in various [[Four Swords Adventures Stages|stages]] around [[Hyrule]]. Pressing B while in mid-air will have [[Link (Four Swords Adventures)|Link]] swoop downward quickly with his sword.{{Ref|FSA|205|In-game description}} It can be upgraded at a [[Great Fairy Fountain]] to Level 2, which will allow the Links to double jump.{{Ref|FSA|1569|In-game description}} As in ''Four Swords'', picking up another item requires leaving the Roc's Feather and ability to jump behind.

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', a dedicated jump button is added as part of Link's basic abilities for the first time since ''The Adventure of Link''. Whereas in previous 3D ''Zelda'' titles, Link would [[Auto-Jump]] when running and approaching a gap, in ''Breath of the Wild'' this becomes a manual process where Link must jump himself.

While in the air, Link can use a shield to perform a [[Shield-Surfing]] ability where he rides on his shield. Link can also use a bow while he jumps and is in the air, causing his surroundings to move in slow motion, allowing him to able aim more precisely with his arrow shot.

The jump mechanic is identical in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'' to ''Breath of the Wild''. The dedicated jump button must be pressed in order for Link to perform a jump.

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom|Echoes of Wisdom]]'', Zelda has a dedicated jump button which she can perform by pressing ''B''. Jumping has its limitations as she'll only be able to jump up small heights. However, she is later able to equip accessories, such as the [[Frog Ring]], which will give her the [[Jump Height Up]] effect, allowing her to jump higher.