How to Draw Link: Easy 10-Step Zelda Guide for Kids

Ready to bring the hero of Hyrule to life? This tutorial is perfect for young fans ages 7+ who want to practice character proportions. Grab a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper, and let's start sketching our favorite adventurer.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A finished, colored illustration of Link from The Legend of Zelda, ready for coloring.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Head Base

A light pencil circle drawn on paper to represent the base shape of Link's head.

Draw a light circle to serve as the head. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure very light here so you can easily erase these guidelines once the face details are finished.

Step 2: Defining the Jawline

A curved jawline added to the bottom of the head circle to define Link's face shape.

Add a curved shape beneath the circle to form the jaw. Tip: Think of this as a soft 'U' shape that connects smoothly to the sides of your circle.

Step 3: Outlining the Torso

A rectangular torso shape sketched beneath the head to establish the character's body proportion.

Draw a rectangular shape below the head for the body. Tip: Don't worry about perfect corners; keep the lines slightly rounded to give him a more natural, cartoon-like appearance.

Step 4: Sketching the Hair

Spiky, overlapping hair locks drawn on top of the head circle.

Add locks of hair using two curved lines that meet at a point. Tip: Vary the length and width of the locks to make his hair look dynamic and messy, just like Link's!

Step 5: Cleaning the Guidelines

The head shape after erasing the inner construction lines, leaving a clean outline.

Carefully erase the original circle lines inside the hair and face. Tip: Use a clean eraser and hold the paper steady to avoid smudging your work.

Step 6: Adding Clothing Details

Detailed sketch of Link's arms, tunic neckline, and belt buckle with spiral design.

Draw the arms, hands, and belt. Tip: For the belt, draw a small circle in the center of the torso and add a spiral inside to create the iconic buckle detail.

Step 7: Drawing the Hat and Boots

Link's pointed hat added to the head and boots added to the bottom of the legs.

Add the signature pointed hat and define the legs with boots. Tip: When drawing the boots, make sure the horizontal line across the leg is slightly curved to show depth.

Step 8: Equipping the Sword and Shield

Link holding his rectangular shield and sword, with detailed hilt and blade.

Sketch the shield and sword hilt. Tip: Use a ruler if you struggle with straight lines for the sword blade, but try freehand first to build your confidence!

Step 9: Adding Facial Features

Close-up of Link's face with expressive eyes, eyebrows, and mouth added.

Draw the eyes, eyebrows, nose, and mouth. Tip: Keep the eyebrows thick and angled slightly downward to give Link his determined, heroic expression.

Step 10: Bringing Link to Life with Color

The final colored drawing of Link wearing his green tunic and holding his gear.

Add color to your drawing. Tip: Use a bright forest green for his tunic and a warm yellow for his hair to keep the drawing looking classic and vibrant.