Linkle first appeared as a playable character in Hyrule Warriors for the Nintendo 3DS, designed as a female counterpart to Link. Despite her heroic aspirations and possession of a mysterious compass, her primary character trait is being hopelessly directionless, often ending up in the wrong place at the right time. Memes featuring Linkle usually focus on her being 'the wrong hero,' her chaotic energy with dual crossbows, or her inability to find the actual plot of the game. She has become a beloved figure in the Zelda community, representing the 'confidently lost' trope and serving as a popular template for situations involving overconfidence or hilarious navigation fails.