The Legend of Zelda franchise has had no shortage of memorable characters over the years.

Here’s a list of the best!

This article originally appeared on December 12, 2011.

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Shes also extremely annoying, with her constant outbursts of Hey!

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riling an entire generation of N64 owners.

Fortunately, Navi was also extremely useful, too.

Regularly turning up in most annoying character top ten lists, Navis perhaps the most contentious addition to theZeldaseries.

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Sure, she provides useful tips for newcomers (Look at this wall!

Maybe you could climb it!

), but shes alsoOcarina of Times equivalent of a nagging backseat driver.

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Shut up, Navi.

Whatever it is, its skin-tight and decidedly unflattering.

His utterances are infuriating, but he at least helps Link out by occasionally dishing out maps.

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Tingle made return appearances inThe Wind WakerandThe Minish Cap,and had a cameo inSpirit TracksandPhantom Hourglass.

In fact, wed argue hes the series Travis Bickle.

So unpredictable and extreme are his mood swings.

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Fail to pay him for a mask inOcarina, and this apparently genial fellow will turn decidedly nasty.

What makes the Salesman such a memorable character is his mysterious aura.

How does he know so much about Links past adventures inMajoras Mask?

Her growing friendship with Link serves as one ofTwilight Princess strongest elements.

Maybe she could get even her own spin-off title.

Tingle got one, after all.

And as a result, hes a perfect comedy foil for Links heroics.