Given how popular The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is, it’s not surprising that many players fell in love with the new characters featured in the game. Among the many unique inhabitants of Hyrule, Urbosa, the Champion of the Gerudo and pilot of the Divine Beast Vah Naboris, stands out particularly. Numerous fans are eager to find out more in Breath of the Wild’s follow-up because of her popularity, which even earned her a part in the spin-off game Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
Like the majority of Zelda characters, Urbosa is more than just what players see onscreen. Urbosa’s personality is revealed in several ways through external media, flashbacks, and her own journal entries.
Her Divine Beast’s Theme Has A Hidden Message
Morse code is a well-known element of the Divine Beast themes in Breath of the Wild; in particular, the signals for “Search and Destroy” and “SOS” are frequently used as motifs to portray the Champions’ struggle and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to fight Calamity Ganon’s soldiers. These themes are also present in Vah Naboris’ theme, albeit more subtly than in the other Divine Beast songs.
Urbosa would have been the main target of Calamity Ganon’s armies as a strong warrior. The pathetic possibility that she was rapidly overpowered before a distress call could even reach the others is indicated by the weak SOS signal.
Her People Didn’t Want Her Piloting Vah Naboris
Urbosa records the day Hyrule asked her to fly Vah Naboris on page 4 of her diary. Even though she was quick to accept the challenge, her people reacted to the news with much more apprehension than one might anticipate. The other Gerudo reportedly begged U
rbosa to decline the offer because it was too risky, claiming that she feared for her life.
This tale sheds further nuance on Urbosa’s role as a chieftain and demonstrates her willingness to go to any lengths to defend her people. Urbosa is willing to risk her life if it means doing the right thing, even if others disagree with her views or cannot understand her decisions.
She’s A Zelink Shipper
Even though Zelda initially exhibits reluctance to Link, Urbosa strongly supports the two of them when Link is first assigned to be Zelda’s bodyguard. Like many ardent fans who ship Zelda and Link, Urbosa continuously pushes Zelda to be more honest with Link; also, she tells Link about Zelda’s concerns and facilitates their relationship. When Zelda, Link, and the Champions take a group shot in the Champion’s Ballad DLC, Urbosa’s efforts are successful.
In this picture, Urbosa is seen nodding in agreement as Zelda and Link are pressed up against one another. Her sneaky grin and playful eye contact like those of a shipper who has recently discovered proof that their preferred pairing might end up being canon.
She Has A Silly Side
Link spends a significant portion of Breath of the Wild gathering memories from his past lives, and one of these memories sheds light on an aspect of Urbosa that has never been fully explored. The memory in question depicts a touching dialogue between Link and Urbosa while Zelda happily snoozes on her lap; nevertheless, near the end, Urbosa awakens Zelda up via an unconventional use of her abilities.
Urbosa proves she has a secret humorous side despite her image as a fierce and fearsome warrior by playing a highly shocked trick on Zelda. She doesn’t mind making fun of Zelda’s uncertainty and taking pleasure in a temporary break from the Calamity.
She Mothers Riju In Age Of Calamity
During the events of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Urbosa crosses paths with Riju, her successor, through a sequence of unanticipated circumstances. When meeting the person who will inherit their Divine Weapon, most people might be a little taken aback, but Urbosa handles the situation well and develops a fondness for the young Chieftain. She takes on a motherly role for Riju, encouraging her and expressing worry when she pushes herself too far.
Players in the first Breath of the Wild saw numerous instances where Urbosa adopted a maternal role for Link, Zelda, and the other Champions. That is a demonstration of Urbosa’s unwavering faith in her abilities and her appreciation for Riju’s quick arrival.
She Resents Ganondorf’s Legacy As A Gerudo
Urbosa’s main objective as a Champion of the Gerudo is to aid in driving away the danger posed by Calamity Ganon from Hyrule. However, Urbosa’s dialogue makes it clear that her fury toward Ganon is much more personal than it first looks to be. Ganondorf, the lone Gerudo man born in a century, was one of Ganon’s many earlier guises. Urbosa deeply resents him for leaving behind the Gerudo with a stigma that hovers over them as a black mark.
Even death cannot discourage Urbosa from completing her objectives because of how determined she is to see Ganon brought to justice for this legacy. Link is motivated by Urbosa’s spirit to find Ganon and defeat him before she passes away and enters eternal slumber.
She Shares A Voice With RWBY’s Winter Schnee
Players with keen hearing may note that Urbosa’s voice sounds a touch familar in a close-up in Breath of the Wild. This is due to the fact that Elizabeth Maxwell, a well-known anime voice actress noted for her deep voice, provides her voice. Maxwell is well known in the fandom for portraying Winter Schnee in the television series RWBY.
Similar to how disciplined warrior Urbosa serves as a mentor for Zelda, Winter is the big sister of major character Weiss Schnee and a role model for several of the primary characters. The two characters have a lot in common with one another, proving that Elizabeth Maxwell is skilled at portraying motherly or sisterly roles like these two.
She Taught Link How To Enter Gerudo Town
The tension between Link and Zelda is highlighted on page 6 of Urbosa’s diary when Zelda flees to Gerudo Town to avoid Link. Urbosa, who is obviously alluding to the Gerudo Set Link can wear to gain access, instructs Link on how to enter Gerudo Town when she learns of the predicament.
Urbosa demonstrates her willingness to break the law while being fully aware of the restrictions pertaining to “voe” in Gerudo Town in order to assist Link and Zelda in resolving their conflicts. Players wouldn’t anticipate this unexpected aspect of Urbosa’s personality otherwise.
She’s The Director’s Favorite
Hidemaro Fujibayashi, the game director of Breath of the Wild, makes some interesting remarks on Urbosa in a behind-the-scenes film. When asked about his favourite characters, Fujibayashi reveals that Urbosa is one of his favourites in particular. He also reveals that during the game’s development, her name was the first to be decided upon.
It’s understandable why Fujibayashi enjoys Urbosa so much; she’s one of Breath of the Wild’s most endearing characters, and the game does a fantastic job of developing her personality. Being given the director of the game’s blessing only serves to highlight Urbosa’s amazing resume of accomplishments.
She Was Friends With Zelda’s Mother
It is made clear that Urbosa had a unique bond with Zelda’s mother, the queen of Hyrule, through cutscenes and writings in his diary. The two were very close friends before the baby princess was born, and Urbosa even went to the queen’s burial when she passed away. She refers to Zelda as “little bird,” a phrase of endearment that was first used by the late queen.
Urbosa’s friendship with the queen is evident in the assistance she gives Zelda, as though she feels compelled to take care of her in place of her mother. Urbosa confides in Zelda about her concerns about carrying the weight, which only confirms Urbosa’s maternal instincts.
