Navi
Navi is a fairy companion introduced in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Sent by the Great Deku Tree to assist Link, she established the precedent for partner characters in the series, serving as a constant guide throughout the hero's journey.
Overview
Navi is a fairy companion introduced in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Sent by the Great Deku Tree to assist Link, she established the precedent for partner characters in the series, serving as a constant guide throughout the hero's journey.
Appearance
Navi appears as a palm-sized orb of light fitted with wings, lacking visible facial features or limbs.
Personality
Demonstrating a straightforward and serious disposition compared to later companions, she forms a strong bond of friendship and mutual trust with Link during their shared adventure.
Abilities
She functions as a targeting indicator during Z-targeting, moving adjacent to selected subjects while altering her color. Additionally, she aids the player by conveying puzzle hints and providing insight into enemy weaknesses.
Background
Dispatched by the Great Deku Tree, Navi joins Link to help thwart the impending threat over Hyrule. Following the resolution of their quest, she parts ways with him, prompting Link to embark on a new journey in search of her, which leads into the events of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
Relationships
Acting under the direction of the Great Deku Tree, she remains steadfastly by Link's side. Her departure at the end of their quest leaves a lasting impact on Link, who goes to great lengths to look for her afterward.
Trivia
In Akira Himekawa's manga adaptation of Ocarina of Time, an original storyline depicts Navi briefly leaving Link after a petty argument, only to return and assist him during a tough battle against two Flare Dancers.
