Summary
InThe Legend of Zeldaseries, you almost always get to hang out with a fun companion who travels with you on your adventure. While these companions are usually unique and engaging, they’re not all likely to be the best hangs. Some are downright annoying, and some helpfulness runs its course pretty early on.
That’s why we’ve put together this list to definitively rank The Legend of Zelda companions based on how fun they actually are. If you’re able to’t imagine going to a trivia night or inviting them over to your house, they’re going to fall to the bottom of this list, rest assured.
10Ricky, Dimitiri, And Moosh
Oracle Of Ages And Seasons
These three animal companions that Link meets in his journey throughout Oracle of Ages and Seasons are all charming and adorable. Honestly, in some ways, I worry about placing them this low on the list.
However, they lose points for two very important reasons. One, these companions almost function more like items than true companions, as they help you navigate the world in unexpected ways. Two, their dialogue is very child-like, which leads me to believe I probably shouldn’t hit them up for a bar trivia night.
9Linebeck
Phantom Hourglass
This one’s just a little bit personal for me. I find Linebeck very grating. Sure, his cowardly personality can be charming in the right moments, but ultimately, he feels like a gag companion character, rather than a fully fleshed-out adventuring buddy.
Plus, his personality leaves a lot to be desired. Sure, he’s helpful for sailing the seas in Phantom Hourglass (even though it’snot that difficult), but ultimately, I don’t really want to have him over for an extended period of time. I feel like he wouldn’t get the hint to leave when I dropped it.
8Fi
Skyward Sword
Fi is a perfectly fine companion. But fun she is not. She’s heavily robotic, doesn’t really show that much emotion throughout Skyward Sword, and ultimately, can prove grating with the amount of hints she gives.
While watching Fi’s development as a character in Skyward Sword is very emotionally satisfying, I definitely wouldn’t want to hang out with her most of the time. I feel like there would be huge lulls in the conversation that I would have to fill.
7The King Of Red Lions
The Wind Waker
Similar to Fi, the King of Red Lions is a perfectly alright companion, but he suffers from being somewhat self-serious compared to other companions on this list. Like Fi, he is very focused on his mission, and given what’s at stake in The Wind Waker, I don’t blame him.
But again, this list isn’t about which companion is most committed to saving Hyruleor exploring dungeons. This list is about who’s the best hang. Something about the King of Red Lions gives me curfew energy. He’s the kid at the sleepover telling other kids to be quiet and go to sleep.
6Ezlo
The Minish Cap
Okay, yes, Ezlo is probably one of the more annoying Zelda companions on this list. However, his quippy dialogue, while occasionally frustrating to click through, always feels fun and reveals a great sense of humor.
I’m not saying that Ezlo is a great Zelda companion. Though the fact that he’s not nearly as interruptive as Navi or Fi makes a huge difference. Ultimately, I’m saying that after Minish Cap, if Ezlo wanted to come over for a board game night, I wouldn’t say no.
5Navi
Ocarina Of Time
Navi gets a bad rap sometimes, mainly because of her singular, now iconic catchphrase, ‘Listen!’ But, I don’t know, I have a bit of a soft spot for her. I bet she’d lighten up and be more fun to hang with if the stakes weren’t so high.
We forget that when the Great Deku tree assigned Navi to Link, she was on the job. This just proves that it’s hard sometimes to be friends with your coworkers. Maybe I could be friends with Navi after quitting my job as savior of Hyrule, but certainly not before.
4Ciela
Ciela is actually a highly underrated companion in my opinion. Yes, at times, she does just kind of feel like an offshoot of Navi, but her personality feels distinct enough to make her stand out on this list.
I don’t know if I’d say that she’s one of the most fun companions ever, but she certainly wouldn’t be boring to hang out with. Ultimately, every social function needs a few buffer NPCs to keep conversation going, and Ciela feels like she’d be good at that. And, I mean that in a highly complimentary way!
3Tatl
Majora’s Mask
Yes, again, Tatl at times does just feel like an off-brand Navi. In some ways, she’s more like a Bavi (Bad Navi if that wasn’t clear). But frankly, I’m always drawn to the more maligned versions ofregular Legend of Zelda characters, and that’s what catapulted Tatl to the top of this list.
Plus, I like when my friends roast me alive, and Tatl feels like she’d be really good at that. I think I could go a few rounds of verbal sparring with Tatl and enjoy it, though she might push it a bit too far at times. Guess there’s only one way to find out.
2Princess Zelda
Various
Though she doesn’t always accompany Link in an official capacity, it felt worth putting the franchise’s titular princess on this list as well. Zelda, in various iterations, ranges from more boring to pretty entertaining, depending on which title you’re playing.
Tetra is probably the most fun incarnation of Zelda. So, for the purposes of this list, we’ll assume that most Zeldas would behave more like Tetra in a party setting. At least, that’s what I’d hope for if I invited Tetra over. Really, I just want to be friends with Tetra, not Zelda.
1Midna
Twilight Princess
It could only be her. Yes, I know it’s getting frustrating to just see Midna at the top of every ranked Legend of Zelda companion list, but she really is just that good. Plus, Midna has snappy one-liners and a compassionate heart. That’s just too rare a combo to pass up in a friend!
I also think that hanging out in the Twilight Realm seems kind of sick to me. The atmosphere and vibes are just impeccable. I bet Midna knows some good night spots.
