The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s NPCs Really Just Want Link to Put Some Clothes On
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is full of little details and easter eggs that make exploring the world an utter delight. And one specific feature that carried over from Breath of the Wild is the way so many different characters react to Link behaving in unusual ways. More specifically, to Link being naked.
Okay, so Link technically can’t ever be totally naked. He’s got a pretty snazzy looking pair of shorts he wears no matter what. But if he avoids a shirt and pants combo, loads of characters will comment on his appearance with remarks ranging from amused to confused to scandalized.
These are just a few of the interactions.
The characters in Tears of the Kingdom are not shy about letting Link know they think he should cover up a bit. Here are just a few examples of the reactions players have encountered:
- The Zonai Constructs: Even the robotic Zonai Constructs don’t understand why Link is acting this way, often making remarks like, “You’ve removed your outer garments. Is this a cultural thing in your land?”
- Purah: A lot of people seem to really want Purah’s attention, and Link’s lack of clothing doesn’t seem to be the best way to get it. She often says things like, “I can’t believe you’re walking around without clothes. Put some clothes on!”
- Paya: Poor Paya. She’s already awkward enough around Link – why do we have to make things even harder for her? Paya often expresses confusion and concern, saying things like, “Um, you should really put some clothes on… I’m not sure what to say.”
- Beedle: Beedle is always eager to help, but even he’s not sure what to do about Link’s lack of clothing. He’ll often remark, “You seem a bit chilly there, friend! Are you sure you don’t need a tunic?”
- Traveling Gerudo: These traveling Gerudo were hoping to find men on their journey, and have been practicing how to engage in normal interactions with them after years of never meeting one. Link manages to ruin all their training without speaking a single word. One will often ask, “Are you alright? You seem… unclothed.”
- Impa: Impa, like Purah, doesn’t think much of Link’s life choices if you approach her dressed this way. She’ll often comment, “You know, you could at least put on a shirt. It’s not like it’s hard.”
These are far from the only interactions Link has with various Hyrule citizens when he wanders around in a state of undress. And, in fact, characters will react to other strange behavior too. Using Ultrahand, fighting monsters, or swinging weapons around will elicit reactions from almost all NPCs. Certain Sheikah characters get really upset if you show up dressed as a Yiga. And many people don’t like it if you try to talk to them while standing atop tables.
You can also get big reactions from Stable Masters by bringing something that isn’t actually a horse and trying to register it. Players have reported Stable Masters saying things like, “Is that a horse? It doesn’t look like a horse to me.”
There are surely numerous other small interactions scattered across Hyrule that can be found depending on what Link is wearing or doing given the massive level of detail present in this game. We’ll keep sharing them as we dig them up.
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