![]() ![]() They can be a clever fighter with a variety of skills and a knack for evasion. The rogue doesn’t need to be a wanted criminal on the lamb. This subclass is clearly focused on being a frontline warrior, and the features make Link a true force on the battlefield. They are flavored as legendary heroes of destiny, possibly being demigods or the personal errand boys of the setting’s pantheon. Glory Instead of being sworn to the light or the law, the Glory Paladin is the harbinger of the goddesses. While 5e has backed away from typecasting Paladins as Lawful Good, this is probably the most Lawful subclass one could pick, as it places the authority of the royal family above all else. This makes Link the princess’ personal knight, and an agent of lawfulness, order, and peacekeeping in the land. Crown With this vow, Link serves the Hyrulian Royal Family. ![]() It also has a druidic or fey aspect, which kind of works for Link. The Ancients Paladin is all about protecting the balance in the world and valiantly opposing evil wherever it might arise. Ancients This oath makes Link sworn to the forces of nature, such as the Great Fairy, and protecting the balance and harmony of the light, life, and love against death, decay, and darkness. Across every timeline and game over screen, Link has always returned and stood in defiance against whatever evil may come. Especially when he’s dedicated multiple lifetimes to the same cause. They swear their life to a cause and are prepared to die fighting for it. More than any other class, the Paladin actually stands for something. The main reason to want this subclass is the Warding Maneuver, as giving Link the chance to either block or reduce all damage he takes is going to seriously improve how well he can tank a hit, and help keep him in a fight longer. So Link does not have to be glued to Epona to make use of this subclass. They can also be flavored as bodyguards, a traveling sellsword, or castle guards. It is the idea of the knight in shining armor. Cavalier The subclass is poorly named, and was better in its initial name as the Knight, as that is really what this subclass is. ![]() To my knowledge, none of the other characters can combine their abilities like this in Smash. Even in Smash, Link showcases how clever he is by being able to combine his arrows with his bombs and shoot a bomb arrow. ![]() Its many maneuvers resembles the numerous sword techniques Link has learned especially in the later games. Of all the fighter subclasses, none is more clever than the Battle Master. He looks for weak spots, and he exploits them the best he can. Battle Master Link is a strategic fighter. From the earliest games, Link has been a master of the sword, the shield, and the bow. It is the simple skill of the blade, and this is a skill Link has in spades. It’s not beholden to rage, or smites, hunting, or sneaking. While there are many martial classes, the Fighter differentiates itself by being the most down-to-earth option. But Valor is better than Swords and also gives Link proficiency with martial weapons and shields, while Swords does not. Valor This college has the downside of being built as a cheerleader, while Link really should be built for solo-combat since that’s how he approaches most fights. For a non-BotW example, maybe Link can tell stories of his past lives, and the memories he shares with each of them. Spirits (UA) This doesn’t fit for every Link, but especially for Breath of the Wild where Link gets help from the spirits of his fallen comrades, the flavor of calling on the dead works for Link. Yeah kind of hard to depict Link as a CHA caster who isn’t proficient in any CHA skill checks. While I don’t subscribe to the idea of Link being a bard myself, I understand why people would come to this conclusion, as Link isn’t really bad at anything. Link is a talented young man, and he has had magical instruments in a few games over the years, as well as dancing in Subrosia, among other things. ![]()
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