

Wolf Link can perform attacks with his teeth and claws, as well as lunge nimbly toward enemies, although these attacks are not as powerful as those he can perform in his Hylian form with a sword.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild - The Champions' Ballad Review Wolf Link is an essential form to knock down Dark Beast Ganon in order to expose his weak point.

Shadow Crystal Fog found in the Twilight Realm will also force Link into his wolf form, preventing him from turning back into a Hylian until he exits the fog. With his wolf form freely accessible, Link can use Twilight Portals at will and dig in various areas outside of the Twilight. However, Midna will tell him not to do this where other people could see them in order to prevent a panic. Using both the Shadow Crystal and Master Sword, Link can shift between his Hylian and wolf forms at will from this point on. Link acquires the Master Sword, the blade of evil's bane, in order to break the curse, expelling the Shadow Crystal from his body. Later in his quest, Link is hit by Zant's Shadow Crystal, and is turned into a wolf by its evil magic, which prevents the Light Spirits from restoring him. However, in order to return to his Hylian form, Link must restore the Light Spirits, eliminating the Twilight from their respective regions. After leaving the castle, Midna requests his aid in locating the pieces of the Fused Shadow. There he meets Princess Zelda, who reveals that Hyrule had been invaded by the King of Twilight, Zant and Princess Zelda was forced to surrender to him, leading to Hyrule being consumed by Twilight. During his imprisonment, Link meets Midna, who helps him escape and after helping him get accustomed to his new form, leads him to a room within a tower located within the castle. The strain of the transformation renders him unconscious, leading to his capture and imprisonment in Hyrule Castle. Upon entering Faron Woods shrouded in Twilight for the first time, Link is abruptly transformed into his wolf form. Spoiler warning: Plot or ending details follow.
