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Not to be dislocated with Impaz, a character from Twilight Princess.

Impa (pronounced /ˈɪm.pə/ IM-pə or /ˈɪm.pɑː/ IM-pah )[sixteen] [17] is the family name of several female members of the Sheikah,[one] [18] [ane] a mysterious tribe that has served and protected the Regal Family unit of Hyrule for many generations. Many Sheikah of the proper name so far take been associated with and taken on the role of accompanying an incarnation of Zelda, being like a babysitter or attendant of sorts in some games. In add-on, every Impa has given extensive information and guidance to the diverse incarnations of Link they meet in their fourth dimension.

Contents

  • 1 Biography
    • 1.1 The Fable of Zelda
    • 1.2 The Risk of Link
    • 1.three Ocarina of Fourth dimension
    • one.four Oracle of Seasons
    • 1.5 Oracle of Ages
    • 1.6 Skyward Sword
    • 1.7 A Link Between Worlds
    • 1.8 Breath of the Wild
  • two Other Appearances
    • ii.1 The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)
    • 2.two The Shadow Prince
    • ii.3 The Wand of Gamelon
    • two.4 Oracle of Ages (Himekawa)
    • 2.5 Hyrule Warriors
    • two.six Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
      • 2.6.1 Trophy Information
    • 2.7 Super Nail Bros. Ultimate
    • 2.8 Cadence of Hyrule
    • 2.9 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
  • 3 Trivia
  • iv Nomenclature
  • v Gallery
  • 6 References

Biography

The Legend of Zelda

Link aiding Impa from The Legend of Zelda

In The Legend of Zelda, Impa appears in the game as an Old Woman, however she is only named in the game's manual. When Hyrule was under assail past Ganon'due south forces in The Legend of Zelda, Princess Zelda ordered her one-time nursemaid Impa to secretly flee and find the one who could save them. Ganon before long found out and sent his men later Impa. Though she managed to stay out of their reach for a long fourth dimension, she was somewhen captured. However, she was saved past a strange boy who managed to chase abroad Ganon's henchmen. Knowing that this was the one she had been looking for, Impa told him the whole story and asked him to go salve Princess Zelda.[19]

The Chance of Link

Impa showing Princess Zelda to Link from The Adventure of Link

In The Take chances of Link, Impa had resumed her normal duties. I day, Link came to her because he was worried well-nigh a strange mark that had appeared on his paw.[20] When Impa saw the mark, she was initially startled, merely quickly regained her composure. She and so took Link to a door in Due north Castle that only the members of her family knew how to open. In the room behind the door lay a princess of Hyrule from ancient times and before Link could inquire whatsoever questions, Impa told the princess' story.[21] When she was washed telling, she picked up six Crystals and a ringlet lying on a stand adjacent to the chantry and gave them to Link. She explained that these items were handed downward in her family for generations while waiting for the ane who was chosen by destiny to salvage the princess.[22] [23] She implored Link to follow his destiny and salvage the princess, to which he agreed.[24]

Ocarina of Fourth dimension

Impa escaping from Ganondorf with Princess Zelda from Ocarina of Time

In Ocarina of Time, Impa was born and raised in Kakariko Village,[25] the village of the Sheikah.[26] She was selected every bit Princess Zelda's attendant and likely left her village around that time, giving it to the people of other races.[27] Though Hyrule Castle became her new home,[28] she still kept a watching eye over Kakariko,[29] simply most of her attention went to the immature princess. Until Link came along, Impa was the only i who believed her visions.

Link met Impa for the first time in Hyrule Castle, where she taught him "Zelda's Lullaby."[30] She then helped him go out the castle.[31] Outside, she brash Link to head to Death Mount to find the next Spiritual Stone[25] and returned to the princess. However, after Link acquired the remaining Spiritual Stones, Ganondorf attacked Hyrule Castle, forcing Impa to flee with Princess Zelda.[32] She barely managed to escape Ganondorf and stayed in hiding with the princess for vii years. It is probable that she was the 1 who raised Zelda during those years and taught her what she had to know to pass off as a Sheikah. Impa also kept protecting Kakariko Village to her best endeavor.[33]

When Zelda was old enough to have care of herself, Impa started focusing on her old village again. An old evil that had plagued Kakariko Village in the past and that was locked up past Impa, had returned. Impa went to the Shadow Temple in order to imprison the creature again. When Link went to Kakariko Hamlet later on his seven-year slumber, Sheik greeted him and told him most Impa.[34] Link followed Impa into the Shadow Temple and was able to kill the beast, enkindling Impa as the Sage of Shadows. As her new duty as a Sage prevented her from being at Princess Zelda's side, her concluding words to Link were a request to protect the princess on her behalf.[35] Before leaving, Link received the Shadow Medallion from her.[36]

When Link defeated Ganon, Impa and the other Sages arranged their powers to seal away Ganon. During the catastrophe, she could be seen overlooking a jubilant Hyrule on Death Mountain with the other Sages.

Oracle of Seasons

Impa is the trusted nursemaid of Princess Zelda in Oracle of Seasons, and she has been sent to bring the Oracle of Seasons away from the dangers that threaten her in Holodrum and take her back to Hyrule. Impa poses as the melt for the Troupe of Performers accompanied by Din at the start of the game in a bid to stay close to Din.[37] Unfortunately for her, before she could get a chance to relocate Din to safety, Full general Onox attacked the troupe and captured Din via a tornado. After Din is captured by General Onox, she puts all her trust into Link, as he bears the Mark of the Triforce. In addition, because of Onox'southward assault, she was unable to aid Link direct due to sustaining an injury.

Oracle of Ages

Impa possessed by Veran

Impa is the trusted nursemaid of Princess Zelda in Oracle of Ages. Impa, sent by Zelda to bring Nayru back to Hyrule for protection, meets Link when she finds she cannot move a large rock with the Mark of the Triforce upon it: Link moves this with ease. Withal, Veran, Sorceress of Shadow, possessed Impa prior to Link's arrival. Veran transfers herself into Nayru, leaving Impa's body. After Nayru is kidnapped, she puts all her trust in Link to save Labrynna. Considering Veran's possession of her proved taxing for her, she could non directly assistance Link in his quest, though she did assistance Link regarding finding a secret passage in Nayru'south firm leading to the Harp of Ages.

Skyward Sword

Fi's Annotate:

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Target lock: Unknown
"Name and other information are unknown, but signs indicate that this individual is extremely aged.

I notice no danger from her aura. Signs indicate that she is here to protect the temple.

I can verify that she has a strong apprehension of impending crisis with regard to the giant monster in this area that is trying to free itself."

Fi'due south Annotate:

SS Fi Artwork.png

Target lock: Impa
"Her proper noun is Impa, a calm and collected private. Receiving her orders from the goddess, she protects Zelda. She is a female person warrior with a mission.
(Afterwards Ghirahim kidnaps Zelda)

Her name is Impa, and she is a at-home and nerveless individual. This female warrior was tasked by the goddess with the mission of protecting Zelda. She is mildly injured. There is a 98% probability that she sustained an injury from Ghirahim, who passed through hither recently."

Artwork of aged Impa from Skyward Sword

In Skyward Sword, Impa appears tall and lithe. She has straight calorie-free blonde pilus, very tanned skin, and the standard ruddy eyes of the Sheikah tribe. The Sheikah Eye Symbol is tattooed in red on her forehead, and her left eye is tattooed with the 3 white marks above and a white teardrop below in the grade of the same symbol. She as well dresses in blue-purple clothing marked with yellow lines, an orange chugalug around her waist, and briefly wears a blackness cloak also marked with yellowish lines.

As an one-time adult female, her hair is greyish blonde and has become very long, now braided and wrapped around her eyes and forehead; it hangs down on one side for use as a pendulum. The white teardrop is still visible but elongated on her wrinkled cheek. She stands quite short and wears a pointed cherry hood and greatcoat with a variation of the Sheikah eye symbol on the back.

Impa appears every bit 1 of the chosen guardians of the goddess Hylia, who is tasked with watching over Demise in the course of The Imprisoned. Impa is a loyal and dedicated guardian and servant to the goddess and states that she gladly volition take on the duty.[38]

In the final days of her life following a fierce battle with the Demon King Demise, the goddess ordered Impa to enter a Gate of Time to the far future to protect her eventual mortal incarnation and to assistance her call up her quondam life.[39] When Hylia is reborn on the floating island of Skyloft as Zelda, she falls to the Surface. Impa then meets with the erstwhile goddess while saving her from a group of Bokoblins near the Earth Temple, later protecting her from Ghirahim's grasp equally he is chasing afterwards the young daughter.[2] Shortly afterward, she voices concerns during her first see with Link at the peppery temple, believing that he is unworthy of being Hylia's called hero, every bit she was forced to intervene to protect the goddess incarnate during the immature hero's absence.[40] Later on, at the Temple of Time in Lanayru Desert, she faces Ghirahim in a brief boxing while Zelda escapes through a Gate of Time at the temple. She is saved past Link when her magical defenses are overwhelmed by her opponent'southward powers.[41] She is thus able to go along through the Gate of Time with Zelda afterward instructing Link to tell "the sometime adult female" in the Sealed Grounds the recent events then that he may know where to go.[42] Impa and then escapes into the past, destroying the gate as it closes behind her and Zelda to forestall Ghirahim from pursuing them.[43]

Link follows Impa'due south advice and returns to the quondam adult female, who explains that Link will demand to strengthen the Goddess Sword with the power of the three Sacred Flames in lodge to awaken the Gate of Time in the Sealed Temple.[44] She too teaches the young hero how to play the Goddess's Harp as well as the "Ballad of the Goddess" to aid him on his quest.[45]

The young Impa remains in the distant by, her own time menstruation, with Zelda and watches over her equally she enters a deep slumber in the Temple of Hylia to go along the seal on Demise, who had only recently been sealed by her goddess incarnation, strong in that period of time. After the eradication of Demise outside of the temple in the nowadays, an aged Impa witnesses Zelda finally awaken from her ancient sleep and briefly reunite with Link. The short-lived reunion is interrupted by an aggravated Ghirahim, who kidnaps the newly awakened Zelda and proceeds through the second Gate of Fourth dimension that is located in the heart of the temple, traveling to the temple's distant past. There, the young Impa is attacked and wounded by the demon lord.[46] Once Demise is successfully revived and sealed again past Link, the immature Impa congratulates him on his world-saving accomplishment. Later on Zelda pleads with Impa to return to the present with them, Impa explains that she is a being of the past and must stay behind to take care of the Gate of Time and the Master Sword.[47] She tells Zelda non to despair and promises that they volition come across again i day, to which Zelda gives Impa 1 of her bracelets as a token of their friendship and the time they spent together before returning to the present.[48]

In the present, an aged Impa awaits the return of the young heroes. As they step out of the Gate of Fourth dimension, information technology closes behind them and disappears, revealing her to exist behind information technology. As the heroes arroyo her, the bracelet given to her by Zelda many years before is visible to them, revealing she is indeed the same young, tanned, and slender woman they had left behind in the past. She smiles at Zelda, telling her that they indeed did meet once again.[49] She and then falls silent, steps backward slightly, and fades into particles of lite, passing abroad. The bracelet given to her by Zelda falls to the floor and Zelda mourns her passing, thanking her for everything she did to help them.[l]

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, a violet-haired, aged Impa is once again Zelda's nursemaid and one of the descendants of the 7 Sages. Impa goes missing some time after Link clears the Eastern Palace, having been kidnapped by Yuga and turned into a Painting. Yuga eventually uses Impa and the residuum of the Sages' power to release Ganon from his seal, in society to merge with the Demon King. Yuga then hides Impa's Painting inside Turtle Rock, a magma-filled prison located in the middle of Lorule's Lake Hylia.

After Link rescues Impa from Turtle Rock, she acknowledges him equally the hero of this era. In one case each of the Seven Sages is rescued, they use their power to summon the Triforce of Backbone; Impa then exhorts Link to return to Lorule Castle and utilise the Triforce to defeat Yuga Ganon.[51] [52]

Breath of the Wild

Impa presides as the elder of Kakariko Village in Breath of the Wild, awaiting the time for Link to awaken from his Slumber of Restoration. When Link arrives at her House, Impa remarks on how long it has been and asks if he remembers her.[53] Notwithstanding, Link'southward lack of reaction to her makes her realize what his long slumber has done to his memory.[54] Although disappointed, she admits that this may exist for the best at the moment and beckons him closer.[55] Once Link approaches her seat, she explains that 100 years ago, Zelda asked that Link exist placed in the Shrine of Resurrection and went to boxing Ganon past herself.[56] Before she left, the Princess bid Impa give Link her parting words.[57] Impa hesitates to give him Zelda's message, remarking that he should be prepared to gamble his life if he hears information technology and that it may exist too much for him without his memory.[58] In the end, she allows him to decide when he is ready.[59] If Link admits that he is uncertain, Impa volition happily state that she is willing to wait longer for him to be certain and asks that he take his fourth dimension.[60]

Link will speak to her again to have her tell him her recounts of the by.[61] She is impressed by his spirit despite his lack of memory and is reminded of why he is considered a hero.[62] Impa knows that Link will need to know almost the Regal Family and Calamity Ganon.[63] She gain to retell the tale of x,000 years ago to make up for the gap in Link's recollections.[64] Impa explains that they had attempted to follow the steps that had been taken before,[65] but they had failed.[66] Finally, Impa gives him the final words from Princess Zelda.[67]

Should Link ask what the Divine Beasts are, Impa can explain both them and their former Champions.[68] She cautions Link against facing Ganon without them and asks that he instead recover them by visiting the other races.[69] Impa adds their locations on the Sheikah Slate for him, beginning the "Complimentary the Divine Beasts" Main Quest.[70] It is then that Impa notices that Link's Slate is missing something and directs him to Hateno Village.[71] If Link asks her, Impa will add together another beacon on his Sheikah Slate to pb the mode to the Village, beginning the "Locked Mementos" Main Quest.[72] Finally, Impa bids that he goes forth to meet his destiny, completing the "Seek Out Impa" Main Quest given to him by King Rhoam.[73]

If spoken to again, Impa becomes concerned that Link is having 2nd thoughts.[74] She assures Link that she is non asking him to run to Ganon immediately and simply tells him to focus on the Sheikah Slate.[75] Once their chat is over, Impa reminds Link of Zelda's plight and urges him to confront fate head-on.[76] Should Link remain to speak to her once again, she becomes a touch exasperated.[77] She tells Link how important the Slate is to his quest and again reminds him that information technology must be fixed.[78]

While Link speaks to her granddaughter Paya, Impa occasionally chimes in. As Paya warns the hero about the possible danger of the Yiga, the elder mentions a Great Fairy and tells Link it would be wise to find her.[79] If Link asks Paya about where her birthmark is, Impa asks him to go out the subject field alone for now.[80] Nevertheless, in one case Paya develops feelings for Link, Impa instead blurts out exactly where the birthmark is, much to her granddaughter's dismay.[81]

Impa was formerly a regal adviser, responsible for relic research.[82] She is about one hundred and twenty years sometime.[83]

Other Appearances

The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)

Impa in the comic

Impa'southward appearance in the The Legend of Zelda comics by Valiant Comics is very similar to that of her The Fable of Zelda and The Adventure of Link depiction, and she only briefly appears in 3 stories out of the twelve featured in the comic, including He Also Serves, Solar day of the Triforce, and Choices. She is Princess Zelda's nursemaid[84] and is wise in all things concerning the land of Hyrule and the Triforce. Considering of this, her advice to Link and Zelda is crucial in their quest to protect the kingdom from Ganon. In He Too Serves, Impa is the one that warns Link, through the prophetic words of the Triforce of Wisdom, that Hyrule could fall at the hands of Ganon if the immature hero leaves the North Palace to accompany the princess to another town in the kingdom.[85] She also explains to Zelda that the Triforce of Wisdom cannot exist used every bit a weapon, but instead equally guidance to be able to wield the sacred Silver Arrow.[86] When Zelda goes to Impa and worriedly tells her that the Triforce of Wisdom has disappeared,[87] Impa explains to her that it is because the Mean solar day of the Triforce has arrived, which causes all 3 Triforce pieces to disappear for i solar day every decade.[88]

The Shadow Prince

Impa appears once more serving as Princess Zelda'southward nursemaid in The Shadow Prince, portrayed as an elderly woman. She plays a major role in the volume since it is through her wise words that Link is able to discover Charles's true identity. She is starting time introduced in the book when Link and Charles are having the archery match. Just as Link is choosing the Arrow that he will use for the friction match, Impa walks towards him and tells him to use the Green Pointer that she puts in his paw, saying it is enchanted with magic.[89] Later on the Greenish Arrow lands way off the bulls-eye, Impa warns the young hero that Charles is in possession of strong magic.[90]

Throughout the book, Link often goes to Impa for advice to consult near his adjacent step. At one signal, Impa suggests to him that he should have patience and not defy Charles earlier he learns of his true identity. She then sends him off to the Water Town of Saria to remember the Mirror of Truth and gives the young hero the Gold Whistle in instance he may demand it, the former beingness the detail that volition ultimately help atomic number 82 to Charles's defeat.[91] [92]

The Wand of Gamelon

TWoG Impa Cutscene Sprite.png

In The Wand of Gamelon, Impa accompanies Zelda to the island of Gamelon after her begetter, King Harkinian, and Link go to help Duke Onkled after Ganon conquers the island, merely fail to return. In the game'southward introduction, she uses the Triforce of Wisdom to foresee the future and assures Zelda that the King will safely return, although this proves to be fake every bit months laissez passer with no discussion. The two decide to go to Gamelon to find them both, and Impa brings the Triforce of Wisdom as they sail to the isle.

Impa fulfills a similar office to Gwonam from The Faces of Evil, by using the Triforce of Wisdom to look into the events of Gamelon and by introducing certain bosses. She learns through the Triforce of Wisdom that the King had been captured, and Link involved in a terrible fight. The Triforce of Wisdom later reveals that the King had been captured by Ganon. Impa as well informs Zelda that the residents of Sakado were taken to Tykogi Tower, and that Wizzrobe had captured Lady Alma. Finally, she also informs Zelda that the Triforce of Wisdom states she tin simply defeat Ganon and win by "falling", although Impa does not understand what this ways.

Oracle of Ages (Himekawa)

In the Oracle of Ages manga past Akira Himekawa, Impa appears and follows a like story as shown in the original Oracle of Ages game. Impa is shown to possess almost superhuman strength, being able to carry a Cow over her head with relative ease, despite it abrasive her profoundly.

Hyrule Warriors



Impa appears every bit a playable grapheme in Hyrule Warriors. Impa is Princess Zelda's advisor and bodyguard. She leads the counter attack against Cia's forces, commanding Link to defend the Princess. After Zelda goes missing, she leads the escape through Dodongo Cave. She blames herself for the loss of the Princess, and is immediately suspicious when Sheik appears to assistance them escape. She teams upwardly with Sheik in the Age of the Hero Of Time on Expiry Mountain, accusing them of being a spy. Sheik uses the Mirror Of Truth at Lake Hylia, revealing that they were Zelda all along. The Princess reassures Impa that she did not fail, and they join forces to relieve Princess Ruto.

She uses a curved neat sword as her weapon. She also appears to accept some magical power, manipulating water to take the shape of throwing knives and even copies of her sword. Enemies struck by these attacks take their heads surrounded by suffocating bubbles. Her 2nd way is a Naginata (Japanese pole weapon; similar to a glaive) which allows her to manipulate fire.

Her design is based on her Skyward Sword incarnation, though some elements are also taken from Ocarina of Time. Her armor and weapons as well have inspiration from Japanese origins, specifically samurai.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Impa appears as several Trophies.

Trophy Information

# Trophy Appears in Description How to unlock
3DS Logo.svg WiiU.svg
221 SSBfN3DS Impa (Ocarina of Time) Trophy Model.png N/A Ocarina of Time

Ocarina of Time 3D

The headwoman of Kakariko Hamlet and attendant to Princess Zelda. She is also the last remaining member of the Sheikah. Link learns "Zelda's Lullaby" from her, and when he returns 7 years later, he finds Impa and awakens her as the Sage of Shadows. Seeing how he has grown, she decides Zelda is in capable easily. Random
Impa (Ocarina of Time)
223 N/A SSBfWU Old Woman Trophy Model.png Skyward Sword This elder from the Sealed Temple offers Link communication on his risk and likewise gives aid to Zelda after she falls from SKyloft. It might be difficult to imagine, but this old woman was in one case a talented, immature warrior. I wonder if there is another bays that shows off that part of her life... Random
Old Adult female
224 N/A SSBfWU Impa (Skyward Sword) Trophy Model.png Skyward Sword When Zelda falls from Skyloft to the globe below, this mysterious warrior protects and guides her. If you can tear your optics away from her remarkable Sheikah garb, you'll run into a powerful resolve in her optics. Her combat skills are on level with Ghirahim's swordmanship and magic. It seems Impa actually hails from an age long past... Random
Impa (Skyward Sword)

Super Blast Bros. Ultimate

Impa — Spirit Battle Information

Impa — Spirit Information

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Impa
No. 193
Lv. ane
Type SHIELD Strength 1403
Rank ★★★ ACE Defence 1403
Slot(s) ⎔⎔⎔ Power 2806
Trait
This Spirit has no Trait.

Impa (Age of Calamity) — Spirit Boxing Information

Impa (Historic period of Calamity) — Spirit Information

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Impa (Age of Calamity)
No.
Lv. i
Blazon Grab Strength 1593
Rank ★★★ ACE Defense 1178
Slot(s) ⎔⎔⎔ Power 2909
Trait Item Throw 🠅
Increases the distance and power of thrown items.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Impa appears equally ii dissimilar Spirits. Ane is of her appearance in Ocarina of Fourth dimension, and the other is of her appearance in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Both are Master Spirits. While the Ocarina of Time Spirit has no skills, the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Cataclysm Spirit has the skill, Item Throw 🠅, which increases the power and distance of Items when thrown by the Fighter. The Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Spirit offset appeared in the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity consequence on Jan 8th, 2021.

Cadency of Hyrule



Impa appears as a playable character in Cadence of Hyrule. She but uses Spears and her Naginata as Weapons and can dodge attacks while leaving a decoy backside if she is hit while at total stamina.

Impa knows the Spear Strafe and Naginata Charge abilities.

Impa also appears in Zelda'due south quarters. If spoken to by Zelda, she will requite Zelda the Telescope.

Hyrule Warriors: Historic period of Calamity

Impa as she appears in Age of Calamity

The Impa from Breath of the Wild, at present a young woman with a striking resemblance to time to come granddaughter Paya, is a playable graphic symbol in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. A hundred years prior to Breath of the Wild, she fought alongside Link, Zelda, and the Champion confronting the hordes of monsters heralding the return of Calamity Ganon. Link first meets her as she is beingness chased past a horde of Bokoblins while trying to protect a Sheikah Slate. Afterwards spotting Link, she trips and tosses the Sheikah Slate to him, which awakens a small Guardian-like machine that Link previously saw lying on a stone. Link catches the Sheikah Slate and rushes to protect her, only they are interrupted when a Sheikah Tower erupts out of the basis betwixt them and the Bokoblins. She soon joins the battle with Link in earnest when a Burn down Wizzrobe attacks, and moves to intercept information technology, taking its Fire Rod upon its defeat.

She wields kodachi and is able to create clones of herself in battle by using the ZR Push to mark enemies with a Sheikah Sign then follow upwards with another attack to absorb it, up to iii times, assuasive her to build up her Special Bar faster with each Sign captivated. The weapons she tin use are, in increasing base forcefulness, the Kakariko Kodachi, the Faithful Kodachi, and the Devoted Kodachi[93]. She also utilizes Flop Barrels whenever Impa uses her Special, with said barrel marked with a Sign.

Trivia

  • In The Current of air Waker, i of the stained glass windows in Hyrule Castle'south basement depicts Impa along with the other Sages from Ocarina of Time.
  • According to Breath of the Wild – Creating a Champion, Impa is around 120 years sometime during the events of Jiff of the Wild.[94] This would as well make her almost 20 in Hyrule Warriors: Historic period of Calamity.
  • In Cadence of Hyrule, past playing the game co-operatively with both Zelda and Impa, Impa will nevertheless appear in Zelda'due south quarters fifty-fifty though one of the players is already playing as her.
    • No unique dialogue occurs when speaking to Impa as Impa.

Nomenclature

Impa's proper name comes from the discussion "impart," as the original Impa imparts the legend of Sleeping Zelda in the second game.[95]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Proper noun Meaning
United Kingdom English BR Impa ( BotW )
Japan Japanese インパ (Inpa) ( TLoZ | TAoL | OoT ) [96] [97] [98]
Netherlands Dutch Impa ( TLoZ | TAoL | BotW ) [99] [100]
Canada French CA Impa ( ALBW | BotW | HWDE )
France French Eu Impa ( TLoZ | TAoL | OoT | SS | ALBW | BotW | HWDE ) [101] [102] [103] [104]
Germany German Impa ( TLoZ | ALBW | BotW | HWDE ) [105]
Italy Italian Impa ( TAoL | ALBW | BotW | HWDE ) [106]
Russia Russian Импа (Impa) ( BotW )
N/A ( TLoZ )

Spain Spanish Eu Impa ( TLoZ | ALBW | BotW | HWDE ) [107]
Latin America Castilian LA Impa ( ALBW | BotW | HWDE )
This table was generated using translation pages.
To asking an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

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References

  1. 1.0 i.1 1.two Encyclopedia (Nighttime Equus caballus Books) pg. 238 ( OoT )
  2. ii.0 2.one " By all rights the girl should take fallen into our hands already. She was about ours when that loathsome servant of the goddess snatched her away. " — Ghirahim (Skyward Sword)
  3. " Each statue stirred up memories within me. After I visited them all, Impa, an agent of the goddess, led me hither...to the past. " — Zelda (Skyward Sword)
  4. "Traveler! I'1000 sorry, just I seem to have twisted my ankle... Hm, allow's see here... I'm distressing you had to come across me like that. ... Say, traveler... Where exercise y'all go that...object hanging from your waist? [Well, yous see...] Yes, I see... That Sheikah Slate is a symbol. It means you are the hero of legend. Though in that location are few who know of such legends anymore... Just nosotros Sheikah have been waiting for yous a ver long time. Please...before all else, I must insist that you lot meet with our leader, Lady Impa. [OK, will practice.] In whatever case... It was a real honor to meet yous. Heh, I suppose you lot're used to that, having lived every bit long as yous have." — Nanna (Breath of the Wild)
  5. "If General Impa had to retreat, what hope do the remainder of us have?" — Hylian Helm (Hyrule Warriors)
  6. "Full general Impa, terrible news! The enemy wizard has seized the castle!" — Soldier (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  7. "No cheers needed, Commander Impa! I was simply doing my duty as the legendary hero." — Linkle (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  8. "Good piece of work, Lady Impa! We'll try our best to keep upward!" — Hylian Captain (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Cataclysm)
  9. " Impa
    Royal Counselor, Loyal Friend
    " — Due north/A (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  10. " Link...I've made upward my mind. I'm not going back. I'one thousand staying correct here with Grannie. " — Groose (Skyward Sword)
  11. "The Quondam Ane" — N/A (Skyward Sword HD)
  12. 12.0 12.1 "Grandmother says she conspired with Princess Zelda and Auntie Purah 100 years ago." — Paya'south Diary (Jiff of the Wild)
  13. "You may already know this, but although Impa looks a looooot older than me, she's actually my little sister." — Purah (Breath of the Wild)
  14. fourteen.0 14.ane xiv.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.vi 14.seven "Impa (vox)" — The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017 Video Game) - Total Bandage & Crew, IMDb, retrieved Dec 21, 2021.
  15. 15.0 xv.one "Impa (voice)" — Hyrule Warriors: Historic period of Calamity (2020 Video Game) - Total Cast & Credits, IMDb, retrieved December 21, 2021.
  16. "In addition to many Hyrulean soldiers, other characters, like Zelda, and Impa, will fight alongside you on the same field." — Hyrule Warriors Straight, YouTube, published August 4, 2014.
  17. "In that location you volition observe the elderberry, Impa." — King Rhoam (Breath of the Wild)
  18. Encyclopedia (Dark Horse Books) pg. 219,( TLoZ ) 223,( TAoL ) 250,( OoS ) 254,( OoA ) 295 ( SS ) & 300( ALBW )
  19. The Legend of Zelda Manual; Folio three-4
  20. The Gamble of Link Manual; Page 3-4
  21. The Adventure of Link Manual; Page five-6
  22. The Adventure of Link Manual; Page seven-8
  23. The Adventure of Link Manual; Folio nine-ten
  24. The Take chances of Link Manual; Folio 11-12
  25. 25.0 25.1 "You brave lad... We must protect this beautiful land of Hyrule! Take a good look at that mountain. That is Death Mountain, home of the Gorons. They concord the Spiritual Stone of Fire. At the foot of Death Mountain you will detect my village, Kakariko. That is where I was born and raised. You should talk to some of the villagers there before you get up Death Mountain. The vocal I just taught y'all has some mysterious ability. But Royal Family members are allowed to learn this song. Recall, it will help to prove your connectedness with the Majestic Family. The Princess is waiting for yous to return to the castle with the stones. All correct. We're counting on you!" — Impa (Ocarina of Time)
  26. "This used to be the great Impa's firm, but she doesn't live here any longer. It is now open to all villagers. You are free to keep in. This village used to be a Sheikah hamlet, but the great Impa opened information technology to everyone." — Soldier (Ocarina of Time)
  27. "Hello there, son. Zelda's attendant, the smashing Impa, opened this village to the common people. We have simply a modest population now, merely anytime this place will exist as lively equally Hyrule Castle Town! Oh, yes! It will! Climb up the stairs at the north end of the hamlet to find the trail that leads up Death Mountain. Simply you lot need the King's permission to really go up the mountain." — Soldier (Ocarina of Fourth dimension)
  28. "Have you heard the legend of the "Shadow Folk"? They are the Sheikah...the shadows of the Hylians. They say they swore allegiance to the King of Hyrule and guarded the Regal Family unit. But with the long peace, no one has seen a Sheikah effectually here for a long time. All the same... I heard there is ane Sheikah adult female living in the castle..." — Hylian (Ocarina of Time)
  29. "I am the boss of the Carpenters that Impa hired to improve this hamlet and make it into a true metropolis! But young men these days don't have any appetite... Practise you know what I mean, kid? My workers are but running frantically around the hamlet, and they're non making whatever progress at all... Even my own son doesn't have a job, and he just wanders around all twenty-four hours! They're all worthless, I tell you!!" — Master Craftsman (Ocarina of Time)
  30. "I am Impa of the Sheikahs. I am responsible for protecting Princess Zelda. Everything is exactly as the Princess foretold. Yous are a courageous boy... You are heading out on a big, new gamble, aren't you? My office in the Princess's dream was to teach a melody to the ane from the woods. This is an ancient melody passed down by the Royal Family. I have played this vocal for Princess Zelda as a lullaby e'er since she was a baby... There is mysterious power in these notes. At present listen advisedly... Memorize this song..." — Impa (Ocarina of Fourth dimension)
  31. "If the castle soldiers find you, there volition be trouble. Let me lead you out of the castle." — Impa (Ocarina of Time)
  32. "The one riding on the white equus caballus property the little daughter... Wasn't that a legendary Sheikah?" — Hylian (Ocarina of Fourth dimension).
  33. "This is the great Impa'southward house! The great Impa has gone to the graveyard to seal upwardly the humongous creature there. Since Ganondorf appeared, many monsters have been sighted effectually here. Only the great Impa has kept peace in our hamlet. Yous have to remember that, beau! Oh well. Speaking of the great Impa, she hasn't come back nonetheless. I wonder what happened to her?" — Hylian (Ocarina of Time)
  34. "Looks like you're coming around... Link... A terrible thing has happened! The evil shadow spirit has been released! Impa, the leader of Kakariko Hamlet, had sealed the evil shadow spirit in the bottom of the well.... But the strength of the evil spirit got then strong, the seal of the well broke, and it escaped into the world!! I believe Impa has gone to the Shadow Temple to seal it up again, merely...she will be in danger without whatsoever help! Link! Impa is one of the half dozen Sages. Destroy the evil shadow spirit and salvage Impa! There is an entrance to the Shadow Temple beneath the graveyard behind this village. The just thing I can practise for you is teach yous the melody that volition lead you to the Shadow Temple... This is the tune that will draw you into the space darkness that absorbs even time... Listen to this, the Nocturne of Shadow!! Permit me take intendance of the village! I'chiliad counting on you, Link!" — Sheik (Ocarina of Time)
  35. "The male child with the noble Zelda's Ocarina... As I expected, y'all have come. I am Impa, 1 of the Sheikah. I am Princess Zelda's caretaker, and I am besides the Sage who guards the Shadow Temple. We Sheikah have served the royalty of Hyrule from generation to generation as attendants. However... On that day seven years ago, Ganondorf suddenly attacked... and Hyrule Castle surrendered subsequently a short time. Ganondorf's target was one of the keys to the Sacred Realm...the hidden treasure of the Royal Family unit... The Ocarina of Time! My duty bound me to take Zelda out of Ganondorf'due south reach. When last I saw y'all, every bit we made our escape from the castle, you were but a lad... At present I see that you lot have become a fine hero... There'due south nothing to worry nigh... The Princess is safe now. Shortly, you'll meet Princess Zelda face-to-face, and she will explain everything... That is when we, the half-dozen Wise Ones, will seal up the Evil King and render peace to Hyrule. I accept to stay here... You become to Princess Zelda's side and protect her on my behalf. Now I put my power, which should be helpful to you, into this Medallion!" — Impa (Ocarina of Fourth dimension)
  36. "You lot received the Shadow Medallion! Impa awakens as a Sage and adds her power to yours!" — N/A (Ocarina of Time)
  37. "I am Impa, the troupe's cook. And you are?" — Impa (Oracle of Seasons)
  38. " Someone must stay behind to watch over this blade. His spirit must not reawaken. He must never be allowed to threaten the world again. This is the nature of the task given to my tribe. As a fellow member of the Sheikah, the goddess'due south chosen guardians, I gladly welcome this duty. Zelda, I shall sentinel over the Triforce. " — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  39. " Zelda, at the command of the goddess, I passed through the Gate of Time. I did so to protect you and assist the fight to forbid the world's destruction. " — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  40. " It took you far also long to become here. Looking at y'all, I fearfulness the goddess is mistaken in her option of agents. If this failure is any indication, you have no hope of defending Her Grace from those who seek to set on her. " — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  41. " I volition. You have my thanks, [Link]. " — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  42. " [Link]! You must get now. Render to the old woman at the Sealed Grounds. Tell her what happened here. She volition know where you must get! " — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  43. " Your Grace! Speedily, to the gate! " — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  44. " Ah, distressing to disappoint you, male child, only for now your sword lacks the ability necessary to awaken the gate. Faron Woods...Eldin Volcano...and Lanayru Desert... A sacred flame is hidden somewhere in each of these lands. Seek them out, and purify your sword in their heat. Only afterward your bract has been tempered by these iii fires will it be fully imbued with the peachy power for which y'all search. " — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  45. " Focus and play in fourth dimension with the pulsing of the circle of light. When your timing is right, I shall join my voice to your harp. Listen well, for the song I sing will be of great help to y'all in your journeying. " — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  46. " Information technology's Ghirahim... He appeared out of thin air and got the driblet on me. Don't worry virtually me... You must hunt after him! He ran through the great doors at the forepart of the temple. You lot may withal catch him earlier it's likewise belatedly. Bustle! " — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  47. " Zelda, Your Grace, you possess the memories of the goddess. You must understand why that is not possible. I am a beingness of this age. My place is here. You must render to your own time. I volition take care of the gate once you accept passed through. [...] The final remnants of Demise are decaying slowly within the sword. Someone must stay behind to watch over this blade. " — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  48. " Do not despair, Zelda. You and I will surely meet again someday. " — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  49. " ...See? I told you lot we'd meet again. " — Impa (Skyward Sword)
  50. " Impa... Thanks. Thank you for everything. " — Zelda (Skyward Sword)
  51. "Yet as Hyrule is facing the same threat as in the legend of old, you take so much more than to endure." — Impa (A Link Betwixt Worlds)
  52. "You lot accept claimed the ability of the gods Link. With it you tin stop the return of the Demon Male monarch-and thwart his evil ambitions. At present hero, you must take your battle to Lorule Castle, in that location awaits the Demon King." — Impa (A Link Betwixt Worlds)
  53. "...So you're finally awake. It has been quite a long time...Link. I am much older now, but...you think me, don't y'all?" — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  54. "What's the matter? Yous are looking at me as though I am a stranger to you. Those optics... They lack the low-cal of familiarity. Information technology is I, courageous one. Impa. Surely y'all must at least remember the proper noun Impa? I see... So you take lost your retentivity." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  55. "Well, it matters not. In fact, that may actually exist a approval in disguise for the time being. Dearest Link... Please come a flake closer." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  56. "A hundred years ago... Yeah... A hundred years ago, the kingdom of Hyrule was destroyed. After you barbarous, Princess Zelda's final wish was to place you in a sacred slumber. And so...all alone... Alone she went to confront Ganon." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  57. "Before Princess Zelda went to nobly come across her fate...she entrusted me with some words she wished to say to you. I have been waiting 100 years to deliver the princess's message." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  58. " Yet! These words, which the princess risked her life to go out you... Well, if you are to hear them... You lot must be prepared to hazard your life as well. But I am afraid that brunt may be also much to conduct while you are still without your memories." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  59. "I leave the choice to y'all. When you feel you are ready to receive the princess's message, return to me." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  60. "[I don't know...] I have been waiting for 100 years. Needless to say, I can certainly expect a bit longer, if I must. This is an important decision. You must not make information technology lightly. Please take your time thinking it over." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  61. "The words that the princess risked her life to impart to yous...I cannot laissez passer them on to someone who lacks confidence. Are you prepared to adventure your life for the greater adept?" — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  62. "Ha! Not a retention to your proper name, yet you are as intent as ever to charge forward with only backbone and justice on your side. You take not changed a chip. Once a hero, e'er a hero." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  63. "Very well. Since you accept lost your retentiveness, I volition recount for you all that has happened... The history of the regal family unit of Hyrule is also the history of Calamity Ganon, a primal evil that has endured over the ages. This evil has been turned back time and fourth dimension again by a warrior wielding the soul of a hero, and a princess who carries the blood of the Goddess. With the passage of time, each conflict with Ganon faded into fable. So listen closely every bit I tell you of this "legend" that occurred ten,000 years ago." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  64. "Hyrule was then blossoming every bit a highly advanced civilization. Even the most powerful monsters posed little threat to the denizens of the realm. The people thought information technology wise to utilize their technological prowess to ensure the safety of the state, should Calamity Ganon always render. They synthetic four mechanical wonders that came to be known equally the Divine Beasts. They too built a legion of autonomous weapons called Guardians. The Divine Beasts were piloted by four individuals of exceptional skill from beyond the land. And thus, the plan to neutralize Ganon was forged. Upon Ganon'southward inevitable return to Hyrule, the princess and the hero fought alongside these four Champions against this aboriginal evil. The Guardians were tasked with protecting the hero as the Divine Beasts unleashed a furious attack upon their terrible foe. And when the hero wielding the sword that seals the darkness delivered his concluding blow... The princess used her sacred power to seal away Calamity Ganon." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  65. "A hundred years agone... in preparation for the foretold revival of Ganon, we strove to follow the pb of our ancestors of 10,000 years prior." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  66. "Merely...in the end... Despite our best efforts and careful planning, we underestimated his ability." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  67. "In gild to avoid ever making that grave mistake once again, the princess left you these words... Free the four Divine Beasts. That is what she said." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  68. "The four Divine Beasts are the ancient Sheikah weapons weilded by the four Champions who Ganon defeated. The Divine Beast Vah Rudania, controlled by Daruk of the Gorons. The Divine Animal Vah Medoh, controlled by Revali of the Rito. The Divine Creature Vah Ruta, controlled by Mipha of the Zora. And the Divine Beast Vah Naboris, controlled past Urbosa of the Gerudo." — Impa (Jiff of the Wild)
  69. "It would exist ill-advised to face Ganon without the ability of the Divine Beasts to help you... You lot must infiltrate the Divine Beasts that were stolen away by Ganon 100 years ago and bring them back to our side. More than information about these Divine Beasts can be found by locating the four races scattered across Hyrule." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  70. "The Sheikah Slate will guide you on your way. You must go where it tells you and run into with each leader in that location." — Impa (Jiff of the Wild)
  71. "...It seems to me that your Sheikah Slate is non yet complete. The device Princess Zelda left you is your guide and too your retentivity. At present, allow's come across... Someone at the research lab in Hateno Hamlet might be able to help yous..." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  72. "The location shining on the eastern border is Hateno Village. It is a small village... One of the very few places that avoided suffering significant damage during the Cracking Cataclysm." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  73. "You are Princess Zelda's only hope...and Hyrule's, equally well... Yous cannot turn back now. Follow your eye and seize your destiny!" — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  74. "Is something wrong? Do non tell me the steel has slipped from your spine..." — Impa (Jiff of the Wild)
  75. "I realize you have just awoken. I am not suggesting that you must defeat Calamity Ganon right this moment. For now, you should focus on getting that broken Sheikah Slate stock-still. Hurry to the research lab in Hateno Hamlet." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  76. "Princess Zelda is fighting Cataclysm Ganon all lonely. You are the only 1 who can salve her—the just ane who can relieve Hyrule. Now get. Y'all must!" — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  77. "Yous're nevertheless here?" — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  78. "Princess Zelda gifted that Sheikah Slate to you. It is the only guide that tin can atomic number 82 yous to Calamity Ganon. Merely you cannot use it to its full potential in its present state... Hurry to Hateno Village." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  79. " The Swell Fairy Cotera... Only a few remain who know this, but this village was built under her watchful centre. The mysterious ability of Cotera is that of sacred protection... I suggest you seek her out." — Impa (Breath of the Wild)
  80. "Um, Primary Link... I suggest you change the subject." — Impa (Jiff of the Wild)
  81. "It'due south smack in the middle of her left butt cheek!" — Impa (Jiff of the Wild)
  82. Creating a Champion pg. 360
  83. Creating a Champion pg. 398
  84. "Zelda sent her loyal nursemaid Impa to find this hero..." (The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics) pg. Prologue [Issue one])
  85. "Hyrule's Due north Palace destroyed. Ganon triumphant. Link doomed. Zelda's people enslaved. All these things will come to laissez passer...if Link leaves the North Palace today. [...] Yes, Zelda! There can be no fault. The Triforce of Wisdom predicted it to me this forenoon. Link, y'all must not exit the palace!" (The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics) pg. 1 [He Likewise Serves])
  86. "No! The Triforce of Wisdom is non a weapon. But it can grant you lot the wisdom that will assist you use the weapons of truth and lite! Find a Silver Arrow. If your heart is true, the Triforce will help you employ information technology to destroy Ganon." (The Fable of Zelda (Valiant Comics) pg. four [Choices])
  87. "Impa! The Triforce of Wisdom--! It's GONE!" (The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics) pg. i)
  88. "Aye, Zelda! The day has come... Once each day, princess, all three Triforces--Wisdom, Ability, and Backbone--disappear from Hyrule for i solar day, from dawn to sunset!" (The Fable of Zelda (Valiant Comics) pg. 1)
  89. "'Link,' she says. 'Apply this.' She shoves a green arrow into his hand. 'Why?' Link asks. Impa pinches Link'southward cheek. 'Magic,' she says and disappears back into the crowd." (The Shadow Prince (Mammoth) pg. 83)
  90. "Link feels his center drop. He looks at Impa. 'What happened?' The old adult female shakes her caput. 'That arrow I gave you was magic. Some powerful force must accept thrown it off.' 'Hmm,' Link says grimly. He stares at Charles. 'The more I meet of Sir Charles, the more than I wonder what he's really up to.'" (The Shadow Prince (Mammoth) pg. 75)
  91. "'There's only one matter to do. You must hold Charles upward to the Mirror of Truth. Then we'll see his truthful self.'" (The Shadow Prince (Mammoth) pg. 88)
  92. "'Well, thing do get lost.' Impa sounds a little touchy. 'I hear it was final seen in Saria Boondocks. You might first looking there.'" (The Shadow Prince (Mammoth) pg. 88)
  93. IGN, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Cataclysm - xiii Minutes of Gameplay (Japanese VO) | TGS 2020, Youtube, published September 26, 2020, retrieved September 29, 2020.
  94. Creating a Champion pg. 398
  95. "The old female storyteller who feeds data to Zelda is named Impa; her name comes from the word impart." ( Hyrule Historia (Dark Equus caballus Books) pg. 2-three)
  96. Encyclopedia (Tokuma Shoten Publishing) pg. 217
  97. The Fable of Zelda manual, pg. 7
  98. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Fourth dimension (Shogakukan) pg. 140
  99. The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 3
  100. Collector's Edition manual, pg. 8
  101. Hyrule Historia (Les Éditions Soleil) pg. 106
  102. Encyclopedia (Les Éditions Soleil) pg. 223
  103. Encyclopedia (Les Éditions Soleil) pg. 238
  104. Hyrule Historia (Les Éditions Soleil) pg. sixteen( SS )
  105. Encyclopedia (TOKYOPOP) pg. 219
  106. Collector'southward Edition manual, pg. 34
  107. Encyclopedia (Norma Editorial) pg. 219

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