10 Most Iconic Moments in The Legend of Zelda

My list of the 10 most iconic/memorable moments of the Zelda series. Let me know what yours are in the comments below!

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[NintendoBlackCrisis]

2:16 No. 10
4:52 No. 9
7:03 No. 8
9:27 No. 7
10:15 No. 6
11:47 No. 5
13:06 No. 4
14:56 No. 3
16:46 No. 2
18:38 No. 1

[kohganightbane]

Weirdly enough: my favorite moment of Zelda is in Skyward Sword, when Girahim grabs Zelda after killing the Imprisoned, and we get to see Link's face. I've seen Link's many different expressions, but I've NEVER seen him so pissed off, even in Wind Waker, against Helmorock King, he was focused, and in the moment, but never truly enraged, like he is in that moment. And it makes me emulate with him in that moment.

[equinox-XVI]

I think Midna's Lament also deserved a spot on this list or at least an honorable mention. Say what you will about companion characters, but this moment followed by the mad dash to Hyrule Castle immediately afterwards was easily one of the most emotionally crushing moments I've ever experienced in a video game.

Edit: Though, I will admit that the battle music playing over the song itself was a major break in emersion. Especially since 99.9% of players were gonna rush past the enemies anyways.

[RealCFZ]

If there is one Master Sword scene that I love the most. It’s Skyward Sword where the Goddess Sword becomes the Master Sword.

[MichaelRocks]

For me it's when you leave Outset for the first time in Wind Waker. That moment so encapsulates the feeling of leaving your childhood behind. It works well too as you never go back to stay with Grandma and even go off to discover a whole new world at the end of the game and sequels! Heart-wrenching, impactful, and consequential.

[jediofhyrule]

17:00 Breath of the Wild. My first ever Zelda game. Through it I became a huge fan, learning all I could about the series, going back and playing older games. But I will never forget the moment you first see Hyrule. My jaw literally dropped, as I saw this beautiful world I immediately wanted to explore. The music ringing in my ears, feeling so inspirational and adventurous. That was the moment I realized I wouldn't stop playing until I finished, and the first of many moments to make the game my absolute favorite of all time. Every time I restart the game I get massive chills.

[kameha]

I always liked the moment in Twilight princess when Ganondorf gets stabbed with the master sword but Ganondorf is standing up in the final scene we see him which just makes him more badass standing up while having a sword in his chest.

That’s pretty crazy

[nickioleary]

The two scenes that have always been the most memorable for me are both from Twilight Princess; Midna’s Lament and the entire final battle(s) up til the credits. I’m pretty biased, since TP was my first (and is my favorite) Zelda game, but that’s also why the moments stick out to me so much

[melimsah]

I'm curious what everyone's iconic BotW moment is, since the open world and freedom means everyone's first playthroughs were very different. For me, the first time I saw a dragon is etched into my brain. I was running over the Lake Hylia Bridge, and I was like "what is that music? Why is it getting windy?" And I stepped on the edge of the bridge and just watched in absolute speechless awe as this enormous magnificent creature floated on by. I got so excited once the shock wore off - not really afraid, since it didn't seem to notice me. I just kind of ran after it, watching it until it finally disappeared behind the clouds. I truly felt like a kid again in that moment. It was magical.

[chiffmonkey]

I think my favourite bit was when it finally clicked for me in Wind Waker that it was a sequel to OoT when seeing the stained glass in Hyrule Castle and then getting sad that all those characters are probably long dead. Some other bits I really liked were wandering around in the rain in ALttP, the end of the Anju and Kafei plotline in MM, finding Zelda's diary in BotW, emerging as an adult in OoT and finding redeads everywhere, adventuring with Marin in LA, Fi's farewell in SS, Kass' final revelation in BotW, the moment you realize that you can't fix everything in MM, finding places like the ranch ruins in BotW, the entire ending of TP.

[UselessFlamingo]

I don't know if it's iconic but one, if not my favourite moment in Zelda is the execution of Ganondorf in TP. I remembered the chill I had as a child when you realise that the Gods have never really been on your side. You fought for them for countless reincarnations yet they decide to grant the Triforce of Power to Ganondorf, "by some divine prank". It makes you reflect on everything: the fate of the Sheikah people and especially, Midna's words when entering the desert. Chilling honestly.

[vcpinheiro]

The Master Sword scene on OoT had an impact on me on sooo many ways. First the "offering"of the hard-fought spiritual stones on the altar and opening that huge door under that epic Song of Time from the choir. Then the sword grabbing chamber and King Arthur moment. Then I was shocked and terrorized by the presence of Ganon and his words of victory, i went mad. Then the Sage chamber at the Sacred Realm felt like a heavenly presence. Then Link is an ADULT, i was so excited and couldn't cope with all the feelings and toughts at that moment, but i wanted to see right away what happened to the world. Then Castle Town was destroyed and inhabited by zombies, what a spectacular moment that i as a teenager then remember so well until this day.

Apart from this rightly chosen first place i remember that the Bongo Bongo's attack on Kakariko Village was very nice, scary and important by the first prolonged presence of Sheik.

[AmazingOwnage]

Link raising his sword in victory in TP is forever ingrained in my memory. Very epic and memorable moment 👍

[TRquiet]

I loved the appearance of Dark Link in the OoT Water Temple. You cross a huge, peaceful room, only to find the far door locked. So you turn around to leave.

But you can’t leave.
He’s already there.
Waiting.
For you.

[KathrynBurke]

While I haven't played all Legend of Zelda games, you did a great choice choosing the moment for number one. As a kid, I would always watch my older brother play video games, (I did too, but it was fun to watch him play, which is also why I love watching YouTube lets plays when I got older.) and I'll never forget the expression of astonishment and bewilderment on his face as the cut scene played following that moment in the video.

[SuperEkkorn]

Stepping out on Hyrule Field in OoT is still the most iconic for me.

[welltaco]

Ganondorf speech and laugh is probably my favorite moment in the series. I liked how he explained his motives and all and my god that laugh was just heartbreaking

[michaelalonzo]

This made me ponder on my own moment. I was a kid when A Link To The Past came out. I remember being awed by how big I thought the overworld was. I traversed across Hyrule, finding objects and overcoming obstacles galore. Then there was the bunny-Moon Pearl episode, which was a clue to what happened later but I was too young to understand. I remember collecting the three pendants and showing them to Zelda. Then, there was the epic collection of the Master Sword, followed by the murder of the priest and Zelda’s capture. Then came that first battle with Agahnim. It wasn’t easy to get to him, and being nine or ten, I hadn’t figured out all the mechanics yet, so it took me a hot second to figure out how to repel his magic. He started to blink (as all epic bad guys do), and I was sure I’d defeated the big boss. I mean, I had spent a month playing the game after school and homework to get even that far (by no means an expert at the game). When Agahnim unleashed his magic and drew me into the Dark World, I was flabbergasted and stunned. There were more dungeons, larger enemies, more weapons, and a world mirrored in darkness to explore. That moment was epic; I’d never played a game that flipped the whole script and turned a climax in such a fashion, and few have done so since, subverting expectations so much. I distinctly recall dropping my SNES controller, my jaw agape, and saying, “This is the most epic game I’ve ever played.”

[CivRev]

Majora's mask song of healing. It was my Junior year in high school, moved to a new state, was hating life. The game and the idea of healing was a great coping mechanism. The song will stay with me and sometimes brings a tear to my eye.

[elsiebartlett]

I think for me, some of the top moments are bits of dialogue: the things Sheik tells Link before teaching him the warp songs in OoT, the questions the moon children pose in MM. But one of the most moving moments for me was when Midna shattered the mirror of twilight at the end of TP. That moment in BotW you featured as well really hit me hard too, just seeing the vast detailed world of Hyrule to explore with the music playing was magical