The Legend of Zelda [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/legend-of-zelda/] is by far one of the most influential and significant gaming franchises of Nintendo. The storyline of Zelda touches upon very gray characters (except Ganondorf) who make the players think deeply before hating or loving any one of them. The villains of the Zelda games have been one of the most important and significant aspects of the experience. Most of the villains of the franchise present very interesting perspectives that stand on the line between good and evil. Questioning the player about what they are doing is truly bad or not. TOP 5 TIMES WHEN THE VILLAINS WEREN’T THE BAD GUYS IN THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Among all the villains of Zelda, here are the top 5 antagonists that really made the players think, why am I fighting them? 1. Cia (Hyrule Warriors) [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/maxresdefault-8-9-10.jpg] Once Cia was a guardian of the Tri-force. However, her infatuation with Link made her vulnerable to Ganondorf’s influence. With Ganondorf’s power, she was corrupted and tried to attack Princess Zelda to snatch Link away from her. She is one of the most tragic characters of the Zelda franchise, whose love became her downfall. 2. Vaati One of the students of the great Minish sage Ezlo, Vaati is the main antagonist of Legend of Zelda: Four Swords and Four Swords Adventures & The Minish Cap. Belonging to the peace-loving race of the Minish people, Vaati too was an aspirant sorcerer who was corrupted because of a lust for power. So much so that he cursed his own teacher and turned him into a cap. Read more: Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Who Are the Zonai And Why Are They Important in the New Game? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kindom-who-are-the-zonai-and-why-are-they-important-in-the-new-game/] 3. Master Kohga (Breath Of The Wild) The Sheikah tribe were the engineers of the Hyrule until they were shunned by the kingdom for their own inventions. Being one of the Sheikahs who was exiled, Master Kohga founded his own tribe and swore revenge against the kingdom that made his people suffer so much. 4. Sooga (Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity) The loyal bodyguard and companion of Master Kohga, Sooga has never lifted his blade for himself. He fought only to save others and his beloved master. Although his loyalty to his people paints him as an antagonist, Sooga is never seen by the fans as a villain. #5 Princess Hilda (A Link Between Worlds) [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/maxresdefault-2-49-45.jpg] The parallel counterpart of Zelda. Hilda tried to steal the Tri-Force from Link and Zelda to save her people after her own ancestors decided to destroy it so that it never falls into bad hands. While she started with hostility against Zelda and Link, in the end, they joined forces to restore the tri-force in Hilda’s kingdom to save her people. WATCH THIS STORY- Top 5 most anticipated Nintendo games of 2023 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/esports-news-top-5-most-anticipated-nintendo-games-of-2023/] 

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<h3>The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild - History, Gameplay, and 2023 Update</h3>
The Legend of Zelda is one of the most well-known video game series, with a strong history that started 37 years ago. The Legend of Zelda, usually known simply as Zelda, is a Nintendo action-adventure franchise that began in 1986. The series has had over 19 installments, with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild being the most well-known.

The 2017-released game is a Nintendo exclusive, as are other Zelda titles. It was the final Zelda title on the Wii U and the first one available on the groundbreaking <strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nintendo-switch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Switch</a></strong>. BOTW follows an amnesiac Link who is on the journey to save Princess Zelda while also protecting the Hyrule Kingdom from Calamity Ganon.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-830811" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-switch-hero.jpg" alt="The Legend of Zelda" width="1920" height="1080" />
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gameplay</h2>
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild stays an action-adventure to its core like every other installment in this Nintendo series. Although, there are some other elements like role-playing and stealth, the most mind-blowing features of this 2017-released game were the Open-world setting and the non-linear gameplay.

Because of the above features, fans had a lot of freedom in exploring the Hyrule Kingdom. These features led to the introduction of scavenging mechanics; Link has to scavenge through the Hyrule for resources. In this game, Link doesn't have access to undegradable weapons. So he needs to create new weapons with those resources to replace the degrading ones.

The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nintendo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Nintendo</strong></a> exclusive also didn't give infinite stamina. So, the amnesiac hero will have a tough time running across or climbing any mountain in Hyrule. If Link loses his stamina while climbing a mountain or swimming, it will lead to his death. But despite these limitations, the game heavily focuses on exploration. So the above actions must be risked to progress in the game.
<h2>When does Breath of the Wild happen in the Zelda timeline?</h2>
The Zelda timeline is possibly the most complex one in the history of video games. The 19 installments in the Zelda series are neither released in chronological order nor are they all set in the same timeline. Instead, there are multiple timelines in this franchise. So when does this part happen in this confusing timeline?

Breath of the Wild takes place after all prior Zelda titles in the series and doesn't have a proper link to any of the three classic timelines. The creators want to leave it to the players to come up with the connection between this and the past games in this series. But having no links will also let Nintendo to further explore this series in the future.

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a hack-and-slash Zelda game released by Nintendo in 2020. This game is set 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild, serving as a prequel to the latter. But the events of the Age of Calamity diverged from the history provided in Breath of the Wild, resulting in a different timeline.
<h2>What happens after Breath of the Wild?</h2>
This new Zelda saga, which began with Breath of the Wild, did not conclude in 2017. There is a sequel to this Nintendo Switch title which is called Tears of the Kingdom, <strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-why-did-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-take-so-long-to-release/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">set to release on May 12, 2023</a>.</strong> This next Legend of Zelda game will take up the plot where Breath of the Wild left off.

The amnesiac Link will embark on another journey across Hyrule, exploring the land and skies in search of the strength required to defeat the menacing threat that endangers the Hyrule Kingdom. There are rumors that this nemesis is none other than the iconic Zelda villain Ganondorf, the Great King of Evil.
<h2>Details</h2>
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<p style="text-align: center">March 3, 2017</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Action-Adventure</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Nintendo EPD</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Nintendo</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Director</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Hidemaro Fujibayashi</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Eiji Aonuma</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Nintendo Switch, Wii U</p>
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild &#8211; History, Gameplay, and 2023 Update The Legend of Zelda is one of the most well-known video game series, with a strong history that started 37 years ago. The Legend of Zelda, usually known simply as Zelda, is a Nintendo action-adventure franchise that began in 1986. The series has had over 19 installments, with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild being the most well-known. The 2017-released game is a Nintendo exclusive, as are other Zelda titles. It was the final Zelda title on the Wii U and the first one available on the groundbreaking Switch. BOTW follows an amnesiac Link who is on the journey to save Princess Zelda while also protecting the Hyrule Kingdom from Calamity Ganon. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gameplay The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild stays an action-adventure to its core like every other installment in this Nintendo series. Although, there are some other elements like role-playing and stealth, the most mind-blowing features of this 2017-released game were the Open-world setting and the non-linear gameplay. Because of the above features, fans had a lot of freedom in exploring the Hyrule Kingdom. These features led to the introduction of scavenging mechanics; Link has to scavenge through the Hyrule for resources. In this game, Link doesn&#8217;t have access to undegradable weapons. So he needs to create new weapons with those resources to replace the degrading ones. The Nintendo exclusive also didn&#8217;t give infinite stamina. So, the amnesiac hero will have a tough time running across or climbing any mountain in Hyrule. If Link loses his stamina while climbing a mountain or swimming, it will lead to his death. But despite these limitations, the game heavily focuses on exploration. So the above actions must be risked to progress in the game. When does Breath of the Wild happen in the Zelda timeline? The Zelda timeline is possibly the most complex one in the history of video games. The 19 installments in the Zelda series are neither released in chronological order nor are they all set in the same timeline. Instead, there are multiple timelines in this franchise. So when does this part happen in this confusing timeline? Breath of the Wild takes place after all prior Zelda titles in the series and doesn&#8217;t have a proper link to any of the three classic timelines. The creators want to leave it to the players to come up with the connection between this and the past games in this series. But having no links will also let Nintendo to further explore this series in the future. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a hack-and-slash Zelda game released by Nintendo in 2020. This game is set 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild, serving as a prequel to the latter. But the events of the Age of Calamity diverged from the history provided in Breath of the Wild, resulting in a different timeline. What happens after Breath of the Wild? This new Zelda saga, which began with Breath of the Wild, did not conclude in 2017. There is a sequel to this Nintendo Switch title which is called Tears of the Kingdom, set to release on May 12, 2023. This next Legend of Zelda game will take up the plot where Breath of the Wild left off. The amnesiac Link will embark on another journey across Hyrule, exploring the land and skies in search of the strength required to defeat the menacing threat that endangers the Hyrule Kingdom. There are rumors that this nemesis is none other than the iconic Zelda villain Ganondorf, the Great King of Evil. Details   Release Date  March 3, 2017   Genre  Action-Adventure   Developer  Nintendo EPD   Publisher  Nintendo   Director  Hidemaro Fujibayashi   Producer  Eiji Aonuma   Platform  Nintendo Switch, Wii U   &nbsp;

The Legend of Zelda: 5 Times When Villains Weren’t Completely Bad

Top 5 times when the villains weren’t the bad guys in the Legend of Zelda