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Crimson Loftwing

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Crimson Loftwing
Crimson Loftwing.png
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword artwork
First appearance The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011)
Latest appearance The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (2021)
Species Loftwing

The Crimson Loftwing is a Loftwing belonging to Link. It makes its first and main appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, where he helps Link travel The Sky or to The Surface. Color aside, the Crimson Loftwing is unique in that he has fur instead of feathers on his upper wings.

History[edit]

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword[edit]

In The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, prior to the Wing Ceremony, Groose, Cawlin and Strich kidnap the Crimson Loftwing and imprison him inside a small cave beyond the Waterfall Cave. With the help of Eagus, Zelda and his classmates, however, Link is able to find the Crimson Loftwing past the Waterfall Cave and participate in the race. Described by Headmaster Gaepora as a rare breed, the Crimson Loftwing was once thought to be extinct. Link and his Loftwing were immediately able to bond and work together, something that made Zelda envious of as her father noted.

During his quest, Link has to rid the spirit of the skies Levias of a parasite. In order to do this, Owlan teaches Link the Spiral Charge to perform while riding the Crimson Loftwing. This technique allows Link to perform a drill-like attack, enabling him to rid Levias of his parasite. It is known that the Crimson Loftwing is very rare.

Hyrule Warriors[edit]

In Hyrule Warriors and its reissues, Link's Level 3 Great Fairy weapon, the Great Sky Fairy wears a costume based on the Crimson Loftwing.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the Crimson Loftwing makes a cameo flying around the Skyloft stage. He also has his own trophy, which can be unlocked by purchasing it from the Trophy Shop. The Crimson Loftwing can also be seen in the trophy of Skyloft.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Crimson Loftwing returns in the Skyloft stage. It also has a spirit titled "Loftwing," after its species, and it is obtainable from the Spirit Board.

Profiles[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy[edit]

Name Image Category Appears in Trophy Box Description
Crimson Loftwing SSBWU Trophy Crimson Loftwing.png Series Related Wii The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (11/2011) 22: Skyward Sword "The red guardian bird that carries Link through the skies. Given that this rare crimson breed was thought to be extinct, the people of Skyloft were quite surprised when this bird showed up and became Link's partner. In the real world, there's a type of bird called a shoebill that has a face almost identical to a Loftwing's."

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit[edit]

# Name Image Series / game Type Class Strength / effect(s) How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponent(s) Battle conditions Stage Song
231 Loftwing Crimson Loftwing.png The Legend of Zelda Series Support (1) Novice Landing Lag ↓ Spirit Board Giant Falco Hazard: Heavy Wind
  • Dangerously high winds are in effect
  • The enemy is giant
Skyloft (Battlefield) Ballad of the Goddess (original)