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These eccentric NPCs play a key role in shaping the world of Zelda, giving it an alive, vibrant, and unpredictable feel. Most players will overlook the more unusual side of Zelda, despite some characters being extremely interesting. This list compiles the 10 weirdest NPC's that The Legend of Zelda games offer, serving as an example of why so many players find entertainment and joy from every corner.
10 Zill Has An Unusual Physical Feature
While Zill May Be Off-Putting to Some, Others Find His Charm Endearing
Zill, a reoccurring non-playable character from The Legend of Zelda series, stands out as one of the most unusual characters that players can come across. Radiating endearment and energy, Zill’s most unusual defining trait is the long snot bubble that constantly dangles from his nose. What makes this fact even stranger is that he lets the snot bubble dangle on purpose, stamping him into the memories of players that encounter the hyper-inquisitive young boy.
Most notably seen in The Wind Maker, Zill eagerly follows both his older brother, Joel, and Link, who he clearly looks up to. He is a wonderful example of how the game captures its players with its whimsical nature and colorful characters, offering a bizarre, excentric, and charming experience. The Hylian is sure to stand out as one of the weirdest NPC’s in the game series.
9 Phonogram Man Is Hilariously Bitter
This Music-Loving NPC Holds A Grudge For Many Years
There aren’t many characters with a memory as long-lasting as the Phonogram Man’s. This whimsical, music-loving Hylian makes an appearance in Ocarina of Time, where he stands inside the Kakariko Windmill, attempting to compose a song inspired by the windmill's motion. When the adult Link speaks to the Phonogram Man, he comes across as bitter and angry. He recalls the past when young Link tampered with the windmill, ruining his musical flow.
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However, the Phonogram Man fails to recognize that Adult Link is the same boy he holds a grudge against. His long, slightly faulty, memory makes the NPC stand out to many players, coming across as strange in attitude, action, and appearance. He eventually teaches Link the “Song of Storms,” playing it to him while angrily recounting the past. He truly is unforgettable in the game series.
8 Magda Is Highly Protective
Magda Can Show Rage When The Player Tests Her Patience
Magda is unusual solely in her behavior. After planting several flowers that surround the Hila Rao Shrine in the Floret Sandbar, she becomes highly protective of her work. She is seen regularly attending these flowers in Breath of the Wild and becomes highly aggressive if the flowers are harmed or trampled on.
Magda returns in Tears of the Kingdom, where she tends to Princess Zelda's plant sanctuary on Floret Sandbar.
If Link is to trample on Magda’s flowers more than twice, she will run into her flower arrangement and begin to shout and rant angrily about how Link has not listened to her about stepping on the flowers. Her behavior then becomes even stranger, as she attacks Link and exclaims that Link must understand the flower’s rage. This is both a hilarious and quirky interaction, making Magda one of the more peculiar NPCs in the Zelda series.
7 Oocoo Is Terrifying To Look At
This Bird-like Creature Is Unusual For Its Scary Appearance
Oocoo is unsettling to look at, with a bird-like body and a human-like head. Its piercing pink eyes also add to the unusual aesthetic. Oocoo is a member of the Oocca tribe and is attempting to find her way back to the City in the Sky. Her main appearance is in Twilight Princess, where she can be found stuck inside a pot in the Forest Temple.
Along with the unconventional quest-line that comes with Oocoo, the character offers a helpful utility in the game. Used as a tool, she can teleport Link outside a dungeon that the player has found themselves in. She is a valuable ally, but Oocoo's creepy appearance is hard to look past. This therefore makes her one of the weirdest NPC’s in the game series. She can also be found in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as an item.
6 The Happy Mask Salesman Is Creepy
This NPC Has A Spine-Chilling Smile
The Happy Mask Salesman is both iconic and completely odd. This NPC features in Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, and Oracle of Ages, forcing the player to witness the strange appearance and behavior of the character several separate times. Most notably, the Happy Mask Salesman opens the Happy Mask Shop in Ocarina of Time - where Link can borrow four separate masks to sell to people.
The Happy Mask Salesman is in possession of the eponymous Majora's Mask before it is stolen by Skull Kid, and is largely responsible for setting the events of that game into motion.
The character's appearance is both cheerful and eerie, having a wide grin plastered across his face and many peculiar masks attached to his large backpack. He becomes even more unsettling if Link returns after selling the masks without the correct amount of rupees. The Happy Mask Salesman’s cheerful facade quickly gives way to anger. This sudden mood switch makes him seem even more unpredictable and intense.
5 Kilton Has An Intense Love For Monsters
This Vendor Is Unique In Behavior and Interests
Kilton is a monster-loving vendor whose intense interests create a truly memorable interaction with Link. Mainly featured in Breath of the Wild, the player can purchase monster-related items from him. However, this is only at night, when the Fang and Bone is open for business. His bizarre behavior and appearance make him a shoo-in for this list.
In Link’s first interaction with Kilton, he is told about Kilton's intense love for monsters, with Kilton championing the fact that there is a better side to them. This is followed by the vendor challenging Link's love for them, and quickly exclaiming that he loves them more. The interaction becomes even stranger when Kilton offers Link his business card, only to immediately take it back. Kilton explains that he only carries one business card, which he reserves for himself, further deepening the oddity of the NPC.
4 Tingle is Quirky and Unforgettable
This NPC Is A Constant In The Zelda Games
Tingle is odd in every single way; the NPC oozes weirdness from head to toe, amplified even further by his eccentric personality. He appears in several games across the series, including Majora’s Mask, Oracle of Ages, and The Wind Maker. The player is sure to never forget the character, particularly his catchphrase, “Kooloo-Limpah.”
Tingle wears a green jumpsuit, red briefs, and is often seen floating via a large red balloon. This is sure to leave the player with a distinct and memorable image that lingers in their mind long after playing the game. The character also has an intense love for fairies, which he hopes to hunt for. His outfit is also available for Link to wear in Breath of the Wild, making the game seem even more fantastical.
3 Kamaro Longs To Teach People His Dance
He Has Unusual Moves And a Ghostly Appearance
In theory, this list could be filled entirely with characters from Majora’s Mask, as the game is packed with an abundance of bizarre and eccentric NPC’s. One of which is Kamaro, the ghost of a dancer that died in Termina Field. He roams the world full of regret, wishing that he had ed on his dance routine to someone while he was alive.
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Kamaro has a skull-like head with blinding-white skin. As well as this, he has a bulging belly that is amplified by his strange movements and stances. This NPC is odd in all senses, from his backstory to his distinctive appearance. Kamaro’s mask can also be worn in Majora’s Mask, allowing the player to perform his hypnotizing dance. This makes him one of the weirdest NPC’s in the game series.
2 Maggie Falls In Love With An Unlikely Character
Her Story Is Truly Unforgettable In The Zelda Series
Maggie has an unconventional development throughout The Wind Waker, going from rags to riches overnight. She was kidnapped and taken to the Foresaken Fortress by the Helmaroc King. However, she is soon rescued when Link liberates her and her sister. During her time in the fortress, she finds a Skull Necklace, which her father sells for their riches.
Though, what makes this NPC strange is her romance. She falls in love with a Moblin named Moe, a pig-like foot soldier. It is said that this is who gave her the Skull Necklace. From here, Link is sent to deliver a letter to Moe, confessing her love. Her attraction to the Moblin, and her fortunate story, makes Maggie an odd character in the series.
1 Beedle Sells Some Odd Items
This NPC Is A Strange Merchant That Can Be Found Everywhere
Beedle is one of the most recognizable and iconic NPC’s in the Zelda series, known for his persistent presence throughout the games. He is a traveling merchant moving between various locations on his boat. His high-pitched voice and harmless appearance add to his uniqueness, as he travels wide to trade.
The character is often comic relief during the games, often finding himself in unusual or unfortunate situations. He is also known to sell some odd items, such as beetles, frogs, and even a decapitated pig's head. This makes him one of the weirdest NPCs in The Legend of Zelda.
- Created by
- Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka
- Video Game(s)
- The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
- Movie(s)
- The Legend of Zelda (Live-Action)
- Films
- The Legend of Zelda (Live-Action)
- First TV Show
- The Legend of Zelda
- First Episode Air Date
- September 8, 1989
