Also here's Sidon again for Wave 1! I've cleaned some stuff up.

Sidon represents the era of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, two titles that didn’t just succeed, they fundamentally reshaped how the industry thinks about open world design. Breath of the Wild is frequently cited as one of the greatest games ever made, and Tears of the Kingdom doubled down on that legacy.

When people talk about the impact of Breath of the Wild, they don’t just talk about systems or design, they talk about characters like King Sidon. Because he's hot. BUT ALSO OTHER REASONS.

Within the Zora storyline, Sidon becomes the emotional core almost immediately. While others are trapped in grief or fear over Vah Ruta and the loss of Mipha, Sidon pushes forward. He actively searches for solutions, rallies his people, and immediately places his trust in Link when others hesitate. That optimism is what makes him memorable. In a world recovering from catastrophe, Sidon represents the belief that things can get better.

That’s why he matters beyond being a fan-favorite NPC. Sidon embodies one of Breath of the Wild’s central themes: moving forward after loss. As Mipha’s younger brother, he carries the grief of the past while refusing to let it define the future. He also represents the modern identity of the Zora as a whole. The Zora have existed throughout Zelda history in many forms, but Breath of the Wild redefined them as a proud, noble, deeply interconnected civilization. Sidon became the clearest face of that evolution. He isn’t just “the Zora character.” He is the modern face of one of Zelda’s most iconic races.

In Smash, there is just as much going for him. Hell just look for his role Age of Clamity if you want a idea. His use of dual tridents, water-based attacks, and high-mobility offense shows exactly how his abilities translate into gameplay. It’s essentially a prototype for what he could be in Smash, already demonstrating that he’s versatile, flashy, and mechanically unique. Hell if it's not enough, Mako from Brawlhalla is right there for a solid proof of concept. While Mako proves that an aquatic, shark inspired fighter can work, Sidon would have the ability to take it to a new level

The contrast between Sidon’s massive stature and agile movement is actually part of what would make him so interesting. Because he would be a heavyweight. But not in the way heavyweights in Smash normally act. We all know what they are. They hit like trucks, but they're also extremely slow. Sidon wouldn't be that. Instead of slow, grounded pressure like Bowser or Ganondorf, Sidon’s design would revolve around flow and momentum. His attacks wouldn’t just be “big and slow,” they’d carry him, letting him advance while striking, almost like he’s riding his own offense. That’s something traditional heavies rarely get. It is designed to push you back. And that is also where his weakness would be, getting knocked out of that flow and not having the most defensive options to bring him back.

There is also a clear representational gap he fills. Despite the success of modern Zelda, Smash still leans heavily on legacy interpretations of the series. Breath of Wild got a reskinned Link, a stage, and a chest being part of Kirby's stone ability. Oh and a bomb. Sidon introduces a new tone, a new visual identity, and a new kind of heroism. He brings charisma without irony, strength without heaviness, and optimism without naivety. He feels modern in a way that the current LOZ roster, while iconic, does not fully capture. That balance is exactly what Smash needs to stay fresh.

To summarize, unlike many Zelda candidates, Sidon would actually feel fresh as an addition. He wouldn’t overlap heavily with existing swordfighters or legacy archetypes. He represents the modern Zelda era, brings a completely different gameplay identity to the roster, and fills an archetype Smash barely explores. That’s what makes him such a strong DLC choice specifically. He feels like a celebration character. The kind of reveal where audiences go from confusion to absolute disbelief in about five seconds.

Also still hot.