King of Red Lions

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The King of Red Lions
King of Red Lions.png
First appearance The Wind Waker
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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The King of Red Lions[1] is a character in The Wind Waker.

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Biography

The King of Red Lions is a talking sailboat that Link meets after he is tossed out into the Great Sea upon being caught by the Helmaroc King in the Forsaken Fortress. It is with this boat that he is able to move from one island to another on the Great Sea. Good-spirited and filled with wisdom, the King of Red Lions is one of Link's greatest allies. The boat speaks to him and explains what is currently happening and what he needs to do next.

The boat can be operated with multiple items in Link's impressive arsenal. The Sail is the most commonly used of them. When attached to the mast, it allows for easy sailing to the prevailing direction of the wind. The Grappling Hook can be used with the salvage crane to retrieve items from the bottom of the Great Sea, and Bombs will give the ship a mighty cannon to fire at enemies.

Later in the game, it is revealed that the boat is operated magically by Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule, the king of Hyrule who lives on under the sea.

The King can speak the ancient Hylian tongue, and often does so on Link's behalf. On the second quest, Link can understand the ancient Hylian, and the text will appear as English. The first quest, however, shows unintelligible symbols when it is spoken.

The King of Red Lions is seen at the end of the game, lifeless, as the King himself has died. The boat does not reappear in Phantom Hourglass, although a very similar ship known as the Prince of Red Lions does appear with an Impostor Link sailing it.

Link & the King of Red Lions (Figurine from The Wind Waker)
Link and the King of Red Lions Figurine TWW.png
Birthplace: Outset Island
Favored Hand: Left
The Hero of Wind, Link uses the Wind Waker to control the wind and sail the seas on his mysterious boat (which is actually the King of Hyrule).
Surprisingly, he seems to have an unnatural interest in figurines and has at last completed his collection! He is now the master of the Nintendo Gallery.

Non-canon Appearances

Non-Canon Information hide

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

The King of Red Lions makes a cameo appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, on the Pirate Ship level. Players can battle on it, although it's rather small. He is also a trophy and sticker that the player can collect.

Trophy Information

Game Image Description How to Unlock
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Link and King of Red Lions Trophy.png A talking ship that rescues Link when he is thrown out to sea by the Helmaroc King. Rich with knowledge, he is a valuable partner, guiding Link in his adventures. As the ship is without a sail, Link must first acquire one on Windfall Island before venturing out on the Great Sea. It has been revealed that the King of Red Lions is actually the king of Hyrule. Random

Sticker Information

Name Image Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary Usable by
King of Red Lions & Link Link and King of Red Lions Sticker.png The Wind Waker [Explosive] - Attack +20 All

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References

  1. "Did I startle you? I suppose that is only natural. As wide as the world is, I am the only boat upon it who can speak the words of men. I am the King of Red Lions. Do not fear... I am not your enemy." — King of Red Lions (The Wind Waker)


Forest minish.png Names in Other Regions Jabber Nut MC.gif
Language Name
Japanese Japan 赤獅子の王 (Aka Shishi no Ou)
Spanish Spain Mascarón Rojo
French French-speaking countries Lion Rouge
German Germany Roter Leuenkönig
Italian Italy Re Drakar
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