The 10 BEST Legend of Zelda Cutscenes

Join us on MojoPlays as we relive the most breathtaking and emotionally charged cutscenes from "The Legend of Zelda" series. From Link's awakening to epic battles and tender goodbyes, we explore the moments that define this iconic franchise. Beware of spoilers ahead! Our journey through Hyrule revisits scenes like The Waking of the Wind Fish, The Attack on Kakariko Village, The Doomed Lovers' reunion in Majora's Mask, Medli’s Awakening in Wind Waker, and many more unforgettable narratives that have captivated gamers for generations.
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[@mojoplays]

Which Zelda moment gave you the biggest chills? Click here for more Zelda videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLCXa2CCtHXq2rf_GV6DPLSCZxS9sNWLHJ

[@MyGuyJustinH]

The Breath of the Wild scene gave me the biggest chills.

[@desiboy4444]

My personal favorite cutscene which is also the most underrated scene in Zelda was in Majora’s mask when Link plays the song of healing and Pamela’s father turns back to normal. It’s so simple yet so touching.

[@franciscojaviermendezrinco1902]

That scene is more powerful if you try to attack Pamela's father before playing the song. She stands in your way and says her father is just sick and tries to push him back into the closet while he pushes against her to attack Link like any other gibdo would do.

[@trippietoadie1296]

Good addition. One of the few heartwarming scenes

[@ILoveMisty1985]

The mid-credits scene for Twilight Princess where Midna fully destroys the mirror was just heart-breaking to me and stands out as one of the best cutscenes.

[@ZealandLeggs]

That was literally the first scene that came to mind when I clicked this video and I can't think of anything else that would top it for me.

[@sfrosenf]

100% agree

[@ilovemydoberman80]

That scene made me cry because I fell in love with Midna and her personality and backstory

[@edgarmendo0za]

for me it has to be the moment zelda turns into a dragon, such a powerful scene

[@nharviala]

One of the most heartbreaking was Midna's sacrifice, and Ganon breaking her empty mask in his hand. Leading to the sadness of her later goodbye... dangit that game pulls at heartstrings!

[@vguy488]

Shoutout to learning where the name "Tears of the Kingdom" came from, as you finally learn the Divine Dragon's origin and Zelda's resolve. Genuinely made me choke up and almost cry. I don't think any game had ever made me as resolute to defeat the antagonist after watching that scene. Cheers!

[@ZeldaSam1]

I was simultaneously crying & SEETHING w/ a lust for vengeance when Midna was on the brink of death in Twilight Princess!!!

[@reginac3049]

The giants stopping the moon!! my favorite of all time, especially with the music playing in the background

[@zeldabaum2663]

I don't really remember a concept in entertaining media where a character survives its execution and immediately kills the executioner. So after almost 18 years this cutscene still slaps

[@Noazzark]

The old UNO reverse card

[@Animeguy300]

The Legend of Zelda is incredible

[@SM114V]

One of my favorites is in Between Worlds, when we finally realize that Hilda was the one behind the scheme to resurrect Ganon to get the triforce back to her kingdom.

[@Nacho_delRiver]

The last catch in TOTK is my favorite ending playable cutscene ever. Magnificent

[@zakirstocks9514]

The Zelda Cutscenes that REALLY sent Chills Down my Spine is seeing Ganondorf himself alive in the Beginning Game of *Tears of the Kingdom.* That's Downright Scary and Terrifying! 😱😱

[@a.jthomas6132]

The mummified Ganondorf to me is the scariest version of this iconic Nintendo villain.

[@zakirstocks9514]

@@a.jthomas6132 You have no idea dude

[@a.jthomas6132]

In the Secret Ending of Tears of the Kingdom, Mineru had theorized that reversing Zelda’s Draconification requires Sonia’s Time power and Rauru’s Light Power to be channeled through Link’s arm; but activating magic is also in need of strong motive. That is when Zelda smiles at her knight knowing how much his princess means to him. Now going back to when Rauru and Sonia's spirits appeared before Link standing above the Light Dragon, they channeled both light and time through him. But what requires most to reveres the effect of Draconification is a strong motive which neither the first rulers of Hyrule have. A fellow KZbin user pointed out a principle that "magical powers can only be activated or exercised if the actor has a strong motive". It makes makes a ton of sense that Link's love for Zelda brought her back, and Zelda's love for Link in Breath of the Wild had both save him and awakened her powers. So it isn't a knight fulfilling his duty as her appointed knight. And it is not a friendship love. No. But it is a romantic love. I hope this comment does help you understand how Zelda is able to transformed back. Fun note: the Piano riff is a direct callback to the opening of Breath of the Wild.

[@speedude0164]

I agree with you, but I see it as the Light Dragon being the opposite of how Zelda was without her power. Instead of her power being dormant within her, her spirit is dormant within a body born of that power; draconification essentially transformed her into pure light. Her love for Link awakened her power back then. Now, feeling the presence of the one most special to her, thanks to his reach being channeled through light and time power, allowed her to awaken.

[@GlassMoonlightAngel]

I'm still Your Zelda was a knife in the chest and the reason why I love Skyward Sword so much

[@a.jthomas6132]

Me too. I don’t understand of the hate of this Zelda game. It serves as a great origin story of how it all began.

[@Only1WithAnE]

That was a very touching cutscene

[@Einlanzer83]

Glad you did include Link's and Epona's victory pose from Twilight Princess. Some minor ones I also like: the rising of the Tower of the Gods in Wind Waker, Link pulling the Master Sword (every game), Majora's Mask has several like the Giants stopping the moon, those that are about the Skull Kid, the interloper creepy scene in Twilight Princess.

[@a.jthomas6132]

Mineru’s tale about the Imprisoning War and Rauru’s sacrifice is more narrative than the same retelling the same story that was told by the Ancient Sages in Tears of the Kingdom.

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

I somehow forget how goddamned cinematic Zelda games can be. The BotW/TotK era is epic in scope, WW, TP and SS are legendary with their stories and characterization, and Link's Awakening and OoT are melancholy as fuck!

[@a.jthomas6132]

The thing I would like to include in *I’m still your Zelda* is a sense of guilt Zelda of not wanting to used Link for her benefits but she knows she must due to the heavy destinies neither one of them can avoid. And looking back at the opening where she spend her days happily with her childhood friend and crush in Skyloft, she is slowly losing her innocence as she went to each shrines praying to be purified in order to retrieve memories of Hylia herself. And throwing away her desires when the world is at stake. While true she is Hylia reincarnated, Zelda is her own person and always be Link’s Zelda.

[@JoeCambo]

Anju and Kafei's wedding is legendary. They're so happy and in love that they just wait for the world to end together.

[@caseycotreau7050]

The reveal of Zelda under the Sheik garb in oot

[@jamesvallely1560]

Among my most favorite cutscenes is this one from Twilight Princess in which Zant gets what he deserves. Zant puts Link and Midna through so much hardship, and his almost killing Midna back at Lanayru's spring is unforgivable. It is so satisfying when the two heroes finally face him down in Palace of Twilight. After Link hacks and slashes at the usurper king and defeats him in the boss fight, Midna deals the killing blow to Zant, impaling the bad guy with her hair and making him pop like a balloon. That has to be one of the best and sweetest revenge scenes in Zelda history.

[@rickygamerpro]

Top 10 best final fantasy cutscenes

[@goredmariopizza8538]

You guys make great videos! I love your Zelda content!

[@patrickkh1245]

Zelda turning into light dragon on top for me

[@dclark142002]

The final Kass song from Breath of the Wild. At first, he's an annoying character showing up on strange places to lead to shrine puzzles...but then you start enjoying it and get joy when hearing his accordion on the wind. Then you meet his kids, and realize the backstory... ...and then he sings his song, revealing he knew who you were all along, and the song is great too. Most unexpected tear up in a Zelda game ever for me.

[@boredmonkee]

Seriously.... the Zelda movie has so much to draw from. Really hope they do their homework

[@a.jthomas6132]

My hope is for Wes Bell is he included Link x Zelda’s relationship, provided more in depth to Ganondorf’s character, established the lore, Zelda being Link’s companion, and more.

[@a.jthomas6132]

The Prologue Skyward Sword managa also adds some lore about the Goddess Hylia and her first hero whom resembles Link.

[@rikgesamo2638]

The moments that made me chill were : learning that Hyrule was the country that was flooded in wind waker and the second one was in the same game. The king decided that it needed to be done with Hyrule and let the country be flooded

[@Silarias]

The end of OOT Ganon battle where Zelda calls on the Sages to help seal Ganon always his me hard, ever since I was a kid, especially the content look on Saria's face when she knows her best friend was successful in defeating Ganondorf.

[@JONATHANP1619]

When Midna got back her human form... For a family company, they sure know how to create an "interesting" character... Japan, man...

[@Gameflyer001]

My favourite is Ganondorf's survival after being run through with the sword in TP. Another iconic one has to be Lanayru's explanation of how the world was created and how the dark sorcerers attempted to corrupt it.

[@yatanogarasu]

I think Midna's departure is even more heart wrenching than Fi's, as she destroyed the only gateway, making it no longer possible for them to see each other again, unlike what Fi said.

[@IGWinsidegamingworld]

Love this list ❤

[@aba100able]

Zelda sending back Link to his original form as a kid in oot. I liked that very much.

[@JanvanEs]

I LOVE ALL OF LEGEND OF ZELDA! Great List!!

[@BlueThunder1988]

Oh, another favourite for me is getting the Master Sword in Twilight Princess. As Link approaches in his wolf form, the Master Sword awakens and the power it exudes is enough to fling Midna from his back. Standing his ground, Link lets out a defiant bark and light bursts from him. As Midna sees the shard of dark magic form in her hand, she watches on, impressed by Link claiming the Master Sword, being accepted by it, and the surrounding fog being purged by a ray of heavenly light. The music that accompanies it is just perfect!

[@BlueThunder1988]

One I have a fondness for is the ending of A Link Between Worlds. Hilda, realising the error of her ways, sends Link and Zelda back to Hyrule, making peace with their fate. Zelda, emphasising with Hilda and her plight, makes a joint wish with Link on the Triforce. Back in Lorule, Ravio and Hilda are shocked by a sudden quake and the explosion of the monument that had linked Hyrule and Lorule. Fearing the worst, they watch as something forms in the sky. Hilda's expression changes from concern to a gasp and tears of joy as she realises that, in spite of everything she put them through, Link and Zelda have used their Triforce to restore Lorule's Triforce and a bright new day dawns in Lorule. Also, I the BotW cutscene I prefer is the actual awakening of Zelda's power, as she pushes in front of an exhausted Link to try to protect him, even if she can't protect anyone else.

[@CH-uk1il]

Sonia's death due to how unexpected and quick the whole situation escalated.

[@a.jthomas6132]

The laugh Ganondorf delivers really gives everyone chills. He is a strategist, has an amounts of prowess, and this Gerudo Snake always have a backup plan.

[@zachtwilightwindwaker596]

And we can't forget Ganondorf's derpy smile :D.

[@CommanderdynoS]

I really love the ending of phantom hourglass from the fight with bellumbeck to the end credits, as well as libk gaining yhe master sword in age of calamity

[@monkeysyndicate]

Near the end of BOTW, when the divine beasts all fire on Calamity Ganon and take half his health away. You really felt the 100 years of PAYBACK. And the music perfectly matches the scene

[@POPINCONEJO88]

I'm surprising the ending of Ocarina Of Time isn't on the list

[@ff3player]

Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity cutscene of everyone being teleported and Princess Zelda speech for the final battle should have counted as a HM

[@a.jthomas6132]

The moment Sidon saves Mipha is my biggest highlights, as well as given his younger self some encouragement. I hope Nintendo can make a sequel to Age of Calamity since there is a chance Ganondorf’s animated body is beneath Hyrule Castle in this alternate timeline.

[@stevegignac]

SNUBBED - Saria says goodbye to Link.

[@sfrosenf]

I feel personally attacked that Midna's goodbye at the end of Twilight Princess was excluded from this roundup. I still think about that from time to time.

[@legoman2370]

My favorite cutscene would have to be Ganondorf's rebirth (you witness a king's revival) in Tears of the Kingdom. Everything about this scene - from the eerie and menacing music to Matt Mercer's incredible voice work - showed me just how strong and dangerous of a foe I was coming up against. When I first saw this scene, chills went down my spine. That's how great and impactful this scene was. But ultimately, the best thing about this scene was that I was witnessing the rebirth of one of gaming's most iconic villains.

[@dclark142002]

My son loves that scene.

[@handy_jack118]

one that should have made the list. zelda sending link back to the past at the end of ocarina of time. obviously there are very strong scenes in ocarina of time , like the sheik scenes, the master sword pull, navi flying away, ganondorf blasting back link after zelda ran away with impa, any scene with saria in it, the deku tree dying,

[@nicholaszalycki6718]

The moon crashing into Termina should be #2 on the list behind Link pulling the master sword in Oot

[@MRMAN20232]

Zelda turning into a dragon not being on this list is criminal. It was so powerful and brought a lump to many throats

[@DragonDrace]

My favorite is saying goodbye to midna in twilight Princess

[@AVJobin]

Age of Calamity, Sidon rescuing Mipha

[@yozarian86]

I just watched the end of OoT yesterday and forgot how impactful it was. The first 3D Zelda. Very simple and blocky compared to later titles. No voice acting. Yet it really is an emotional scene… but Midna breaking the mirror at the end of Twilight Princess and dealing herself away forever is phenomenal. The best support character gone forever. Plus the artwork is amazing.

[@thors_alumni4823]

I had plenty but catching Zelda flat out is the best of them all. Flat out.

[@silvania1989]

My favorite cutscene would be in BOTW when all the Champions and their Divine Beasts shoot laser beams at Ganon. The music was awesome

[@littleguy-ij8jf]

Imprisoning war cutscene is better than the catch 100%

[@Piranha5150]

The Legend of Zelda is GOATED

[@spencerholdaway5006]

Nah bro lol Valoo lighting up Ganondorf like the Fourth of July is the best scene in the Wind Waker lmao🎉

[@ZeldaSam1]

6:03 Despite all he's done, even w/ EVERY FIBER OF MY BEING TELLING ME IT'S WRONG, I STILL want to offer this version of Ganondorf a chance @ redemption by bringing him to King Rauru's Era...

[@Bosston62]

Twilight princess is still my favorite Zelda game. I personally love the darker art style and tone of the story. Always thought this animation style could be perfect for an anime adaption but obviously that’ll never happen

[@sonnyboy2535]

It's criminal that you didn't include the healing Darmani cutscene from Majora's Mask or the Dark Link Cutscene in Twilight Princess.

[@mrbproductions1234]

The memory with Zelda crying in Breath of the Wild gave me mixed feelings. 😢

[@msanchez1680d]

You know, there was nothing about ocarina of time and one of the best moments was Zelda running away with Impa from Ganondorf.

[@alecamp5369]

TOTK ending is PEAK

[@KingBoogie-l7i]

When ganondorf blast link with his dark magic in oot cmon

[@ericluther8836]

Link, Zelda is your...

[@franciscojaviermendezrinco1902]

I think this is a bit of a cheat but I like a moment that is not directly from the zelda franchise. I like several scenes from Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity. From the close battle between Link and Revali, the decendants of the champions traveling trough time to help, or some that affect me especially as the bother that I am, every interaction between adult Sidon and Mipha. But my personal favorite is Link getting the master sword in Age of Calamity. The scene was made to build hype, and it does it perfectly while playing the theme that always plays when getting the master sword immediately followed by an epic version of the series' main theme.

[@heehee5426]

No oot?

[@JONATHANP1619]

I don't think OoT is that cutscene heavy. The only one that really could make the list is Sheik reveals she is Zelda.

[@quintondeyarmond4587]

Not sure if this counts but when you go in the moon in majoras mask and walk towards that tree on the hill it’s just so…mmmm

[@Doktor.Pingwin7023]

For me it is last memory from totk

[@CrimsonCharan]

Should've had getting the Master Sword from Ocarina of Time. Quite literally changed the game. Also for my personal TOTK cutscene, I would've chosen Zelda's transformation into the Light Dragon, but that ending is a solid pick.

[@TwilightLink77]

You might want to fix number 10 because the cutscene is glitching out

[@zachtwilightwindwaker596]

Waking the Wind Fish is a highlight? 1:44 When this part happens I like to play Lost Horizon - Highlander (The One). 4:51 I'm surprised Link didn't do this when Zelda got trapped in crystal in Ocarina of Time. Zelda's despair is better in Japanese. 6:55 I actually thought Ganondorf was crying at first. 7:30 Just when we thought he was dead, just to screw with us the Goddesses gave him the Triforce of Power. You pronounced Fi's name properly. 9:32 I don't think Link would be able to catch up with Zelda. Wouldn't they fall at the same speed? 10:00 EPIC!

[@sebomoabelo1639]

Now from Final Fantasy

[@a.jthomas6132]

When Zelda said “ Oh Link.. I’m home” in the English version of Tears of the Kingdom, I believe it is not just she really returned to the Hyrule she belongs to. But Link is her home. In Japanese however, Zelda said this: "ただいま... リンク" (pronounced as I'm home Link). These words depicts that is either someone close to family or a person you shared space with (aka lover). This is heavily implicates that Link and Zelda are indeed lovers.

[@MusicCopyrightFree-r8o]

Music Lover ❤❤❤❤ like 👍👍👍👍

[@effaygigioty3164]

Are you serious?!?!?!?!? The moon crashing down on Termina is not on the list?!?!?!?

[@ventrillo9]

Tbh I was so hoping The Catch was part of this list. TotK may feel weaker than BotW, that ending just felt so earned

[@Aaron17988]

No ocarina of time

[@fi3654]

kinda surprised this one isn’t here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3qQappqa8egnassi=VRsQKEzxefDU5e26

[@DanteBrian]

WW Ganon WAS NOT sympathetic! Same Ganon from OoT who in seven years of controlling Hyrule did NOTHING to help his people.

[@albertog747]

Early👀

[@ciwidi]

The english sub is ugly… French version is so much better.