This Smooth Animation Imagines a Zelda vs Link Fight

3D Animator known online as Knight_Arti has impressed hundreds of people by showcasing a fluid 3D animation depicting an epic clash between two of the most iconic characters from Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series – Zelda and the franchise's protagonist, Link.

Set up in Maya, the project imagines a battle intro sequence for the duo, similar to the ones seen in fighting games. To bring this dynamic scene to life, the artist utilized character rigs by Christoph Schoch, also known as Stoff, VFX rigs from Shadrak Guichard-Foster, and a sword swipe effect by AnimationResources.

And here are some of Knight_Arti's previous works, you can check out more by visiting the artist's Twitter page:

Earlier, Senior Animator Wes Brewer also showcased a fun Zelda-inspired animation, depicting the princess in the role of an agile rogue, stylishly parkouring on rooftops and walls of a medieval city:

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