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|image=[[File:MM3D Skull Kid art.jpg|300px]]<br>Skull Kid's artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D]]''
|image=[[File:MM3D Skull Kid art.jpg|300px]]<br>Skull Kid's artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D]]''
|species=Skull Kid (''Ocarina of Time'')<br>Imp (''Majora's Mask'')
|species=Skull Kid (''Ocarina of Time'')<br>Imp (''Majora's Mask'')
|first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' (1998)
|first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''
|latest_appearance=''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'' (Symphony of the Mask update) (2020)
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
}}
}}
'''Skull Kid''' is a forest imp debuting in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', playing a much larger role in the game's sequel, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''. He loves playing pranks on people and playing music, though his exact nature varies depending on the game.
'''Skull Kid''' is a forest imp debuting in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', playing a much larger role in the game's sequel, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''. He loves playing pranks on people and playing music, though his exact nature varies depending on the game.


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====''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''====
====''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', Skull Kid appears in the Lost Woods on the way to the [[Sacred Grove]]. His face now resembles the Moon's in ''Majora's Mask'', and his flute now has several horn-like attachments on the end, making it sound like the [[Deku Pipes]]. He uses these horns to blow gusts and summon [[Puppet]]s to attack anyone (including animals) who enters the forest while he moves between locations in a sort-of game of hide-and-seek. He is fought as a miniboss twice, first as [[Wolf Link]], leading him to the [[Master Sword]], and the second time as normal Link able to shift between forms, leading to accessing the [[Temple of Time]] dungeon.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', Skull Kid appears in the [[Sacred Grove]]. His face now resembles the Moon's in ''Majora's Mask'', and his flute now has several horn-like attachments on the end, making it sound like the [[Deku Pipes]]. He summons [[Puppet]]s to attack anyone (including animals) who enters the grove while he warps between locations in a sort-of game of hide-and-seek. Due to how the grove's paths between sections appear and disappear, there is commonly only one way to reach Skull Kid, and every time he is found and attacked, he leads Link deeper and deeper into the wood, eventually leading to a battle in a circular arena. Once he is attacked enough, he will disappear and thank Link for playing with him. Skull Kid is fought this way twice, first as [[Wolf Link]], leading him to the [[Master Sword]], and the second time as normal Link able to shift between forms, leading to accessing the [[Temple of Time]] dungeon.
 
For the first encounter, Skull Kid does not appear until Wolf Link howls [[Zelda's Lullaby]] at a [[Triforce]]-marked [[howling stone]]. Once he is summoned, he begins leading him around while summoning Puppets. Link needs to use the sound of the horns to locate him; due to how the forest's paths between sections appear and disappear, there is commonly only one way to reach Skull Kid. When he is found, he alternates between summoning Puppets and slowly running around to get away from Link. Once attacked, he leads Link deeper and deeper into the wood, eventually leading to a battle in a circular arenas. Here, he can only be attacked while he is distracted by blowing his horns, as otherwise, he teleports to another part of the arena. Once he is attacked enough, he will disappear and thank Link for playing with him, opening the way to the Sacred Grove.
 
In the second encounter, Skull Kid ambushes Link as soon as he enters the Lost Woods. He acts similar to before, though he now leads Link through a complicated sequence of paths before he becomes visible and able to be attacked, with the orange light on the walls shining from his lantern acting as a signal for the correct path. Additionally, after the first hit, Skull Kid stays out of direct reach and stands on high crags or treetops, requiring using [[arrow]]s to hit him. After enough of this, he leads Link to a different circular arena and does battle again, requiring he be hit with more arrows. After he is defeated the second time, he thanks Link again and opens the way to his "secret place," the back of the Sacred Grove.


===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
[[File:Skull Kid SSB for Wii U screenshot.jpg|thumb|200px|A screenshot of Skull Kid in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
Skull Kid has varying appearances throughout the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', he is mentioned by several trophy descriptions, but lacks one himself. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', he has a sticker with his ''Majora's Mask'' artwork. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', he appears as an Assist Trophy who summons the Moon to smash into the field. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Moon is now its own Assist Trophy while Skull Kid is two spirits, one without a mask (using his ''Ocarina of Time'' artwork) and one with Majora's Mask.
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Skull Kid is mentioned in several trophy descriptions, although he lacks one himself.
 
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', there are two [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]s of Skull Kid, and they use his ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' (with the skull mask) and ''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask'' artwork respectively.
 
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', Skull Kid appears as an Assist Trophy, making it his first physical appearance within the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. When summoned, Skull Kid emits a dark aura that either reverses the stage or flips it upside down, both of which reverse the controls.
 
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Skull Kid is featured as an enhancable [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]], which can be upgraded to '''Skull Kid & Majora's Mask''' at level 99. The base spirit depicts his ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' artwork (without the skull mask) while the enhanced spirit depicts his ''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask'' artwork (with Majora's Mask).


===''Hyrule Warriors'' series===
===''Hyrule Warriors'' series===
====''Hyrule Warriors''====
====''Hyrule Warriors''====
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', Skull Kid does not appear directly in the base game. However, his outfit (with Majora's Mask) becomes an alternate outfit for [[Lana]] in the [[Majora's Mask Pack]]. She wears it during the final battle of the accompanying map, where she essentially plays his role. Skull Kid himself is playable through DLC to promote the following installment.
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', Skull Kid does not appear directly in the base game. However, his outfit (with Majora's Mask) becomes an alternate outfit for [[Lana]] in the ''Majora's Mask'' DLC pack. She wears it during the final battle of the accompanying map, where she essentially plays his role. Skull Kid himself is playable through DLC to promote the following installment.


====''Hyrule Warriors Legends''====
====''Hyrule Warriors Legends''====
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He appears in one of [[Linkle]]'s missions in [[Faron Woods]], where he repeatedly messes with Linkle and acts as the enemy captain. However, this is his only involvement in the plot, and his control from Majora's Mask is not resolved.
He appears in one of [[Linkle]]'s missions in [[Faron Woods]], where he repeatedly messes with Linkle and acts as the enemy captain. However, this is his only involvement in the plot, and his control from Majora's Mask is not resolved.
===''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''===
[[File:CoH Skull Kid Deku.png|frame]]
In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'', Skull Kid is an important character in the new future side-story. He lives in [[Deku Village]] under the [[Great Deku Tree]], whom he considers his grandfather. In it, the Deku Tree tasks him with collecting the Skull Mask from a nearby cave; in the "Symphony of the Mask" mode, he gets it himself, but in the main campaign, he is too scared to and has the player character do so instead. Regardless, after obtaining it, he resolves to stop [[Ganon]]. As a playable character, Skull Kid uses masks (starting with the [[Deku Mask]] and Skull Masks) granting him different abilities instead of weapons. Throughout his quest, he is guided by a mysterious voice urging him to gain the [[bongos]] from the [[Gerudo Arena]] and the [[Synth]] from the [[Temple of Brainstorms]]. Upon using both to break the [[Lightning Lock]] on [[Hyrule Castle]] and confronting Ganon, it is revealed the voice was from the Skull Mask itself, who wanted to be worn by Ganon, finding him "worthy" of his power. Ganon puts on the mask and becomes [[Skull Ganon]], and Skull Kid must use the [[Triforce]] to seal him away. Once he does so, Link, [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]], and [[Cadence]] arrive, finding Ganon already defeated. In the final shot, it is shown that Skull Kid has finally overcome his shyness about his face, relying on masks no longer.
==Profiles==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' stickers===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Name
!Sprite
!Artwork from
!Effect
!Usable by
|-
|Skull Kid
|[[File:SSBB Sticker Skull Kid (Majora's Mask).png|100px]]
|''Zelda: Majora's Mask''
|[Leg] - Attack +20
|N/A
|-
|Skull Kid
|[[File:SSBB Sticker Skull Kid (Ocarina of Time).png]]
|''Zelda: Ocarina of Time''
|[Darkness] - Attack +7
|[[Ganondorf]]
|}
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'' trophy===
{| class="wikitable"
!style="width:6%"|Name
!3DS trophy
!Wii U trophy
!Category
!{{hover|Appears in|This applies exclusively to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U}}
!{{hover|Trophy Box|This applies exclusively to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U}}
!Description
|-
|style="text-align:center"|'''Skull Kid'''
|[[File:SSB3DS Trophy Skull Kid.png|100px]]
|[[File:SSBWU Trophy Skull Kid.png|100px]]
|{{nowrap|Assist Trophy}}
|'''N64''' ''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask''<br>(10/2000)
|25: Ocarina of Time & Majora's Mask
|[[File:Flag of USA.png|24px]] "''It's said that children who get lost in the forest are turned into these music-loving little monsters. In Smash Bros., you can summon one who's sporting Majora's Mask. It'll move into the background and bring down a world of chaos on the whole stage. Even the fighter who summoned him will be affected, so try to keep a level head!''"<br>[[File:Flag of Europe.png|24px]] It's said that children who get lost in the forest are turned into these music-loving little monsters. You can summon one in Super Smash Bros. Wearing Majora's Mask, it'll move into the background and bring down a world of chaos on the whole stage. Even the fighter who summoned him will be affected, so try to keep a level head!
|}
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirits===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!rowspan=2 |No.
!rowspan=2 style="width:8%"|Name
!rowspan=2 |Image
!rowspan=2 |Series / game
!rowspan=2 style="width:5%"|Type
!rowspan=2 style="width:5%"|Class
!rowspan=2 style="white-space:nowrap"|Strength / effect(s)
!rowspan=2 |How to obtain
!colspan=4 |Spirit battle
|-
!style="background:#B2F3B2"|Opponent(s)
!style="background:#B2F3B2;width:20%"|Battle conditions
!style="background:#B2F3B2"|Stage
!style="background:#B2F3B2"|Song
|-
|205
|'''Skull Kid'''
|[[File:OoT Skull Kid art.jpg|100x100px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|Primary (2)
|Advanced
|'''{{color|Grab|limegreen}}'''<br>Can be enhanced to Skull Kid & Majora's Mask at Lv. 99
|World of Light (Sacred Land); Spirit Board
|Mii Brawler, Meta Knight ×2
|'''Rule:''' [[Assist Trophy]] Enemies ''(Skull Kid)''<br>'''Hazard:''' Fog
*Defeat the main fighter to win
*The stage is covered in fog
*Hostile assist trophies will appear
|Distant Planet
|Saria's Song / Middle Boss Battle
|-
|206
|'''Skull Kid & Majora's Mask'''
|[[File:MM Skull Kid art.jpg|100x100px]]
|''The Legend of Zelda'' Series
|Primary (2)
|Legend
|'''{{color|Grab|limegreen}}'''<br>Lifesteal
|Enhanced from Skull Kid
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
OoT Skull Kid art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''
OoT Skull Kid art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''
OoT Skull Kid mask art.jpg|''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''
OoT Skull Kid mask art.jpg|''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''
MM Skull Kid art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''
MM Skull Kid art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''
TP Skull Kid art.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''
TP Skull Kid art.jpg|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]''
HWL Skull Kid art.png|''[[Hyrule Warriors Legends]]''
HWL Skull Kid Ocarina art.png|''Hyrule Warriors Legends''
HWL Skull Kid KI art.png|''Hyrule Warriors Legends''
CoH Skull Kid Artwork.jpg|''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]''
</gallery>
 
===In-game graphics===
<gallery>
OoT3D Skull Kid.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
CoH Skull Kid Skull.png|''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda'' ([[Skull Mask]])
CoH Skull Kid Goron.png|''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda'' ([[Goron Mask]])
CoH Skull Kid Zora.png|''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda'' ([[Zora Mask]])
CoH Skull Kid Darknut.png|''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda'' ([[Darknut Mask]])
CoH Skull Kid Truth.png|''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda'' ([[Mask of Truth]])
</gallery>
</gallery>


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|JapR=Sutarukiddo
|JapM=Stalkid
|JapM=Stalkid
|Fre=Skull Kid
|FreM=-
|Ger=Horror-Kid
|GerM=-
|ChiS=骷髅小子
|ChiSR=Kūlóu Xiǎozi
|ChiSM=Skull Kid
|ChiT=骷髏小子
|ChiTR=Kūlóu Xiǎozi
|ChiTM=Skull Kid
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Skull Kid playing a flute upon a stump and vanishing when approached is quite similar to the [[Flute Boy]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'', and may have been inspired by him.
*Skull Kid playing a flute upon a stump and vanishing when approached is quite similar to the [[Flute Boy]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'', and may have been inspired by him.
*In Japanese, Skull Kid is considered a part of the "stal" group of normally skeletal creatures, despite not being skeletal himself; a similar case of this is [[Skulltula]]. Both this and his English name are likely a reference to the Skull Mask. His pale redesign in ''Twilight Princess'' may have been to make the name more fitting by default.
*In Japanese, Skull Kid is considered a part of the "stal" group of normally skeletal creatures, despite not being skeletal himself; a similar case of this is [[Skulltula]]. Both this and his English name are likely a reference to the Skull Mask, thus making his name make no sense in later games. His pale redesign in ''Twilight Princess'' may have been to rectify this.


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