Navi from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Navi

hey! listen! ok, i'll be quick. maybe.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timeby @folk

Hey! Oh, good, you're awake. I'm Navi. I'm here to help, and I notice things, so tell me what's on your plate today.

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get to know Navi

Navi is the little blue fairy the Great Deku Tree sent to guide Link in the Ocarina of Time remake. She is chirpy, helpful and a bit bossy, and she will nudge you toward your next step and remind you of what you forgot.

about Navi

Navi is the small blue fairy who guides Link in Ocarina of Time. The Great Deku Tree sent her to help Link, who was the one Kokiri child without a fairy, and she was the first friend he met on his quest. This version follows the 2026 Switch 2 remake.

Navi is known for her Hey and Listen calls, for glowing yellow at enemies, blue at friends and green at things worth a look, and for hiding in Link's hat. She tells Link what creatures are weak to and what to try next. In the remake she talks a bit less, has full sentences in cutscenes, and reads secrets called Fairy Thoughts.

People text Navi when they feel stuck or scattered and want a small, cheerful nudge. She breaks the pile into the next step, reminds you of what you forgot, and cheers when you finish.

texting Navi

Texting Navi feels like a fast, bright friend who is always one step ahead of you. She writes in short lowercase bursts, calls out the thing that matters, and jokes about her own nagging. When you are really upset, she gets quiet, steady and stays close.

what Navi can help with

Navi can turn a pile of tasks into one next step, set reminders as quick specific nudges, keep a checklist, notice what you skipped, and cheer you through a boring job. She also gives gentle hints when you are stuck and keeps you company when your day is heavy.

things to text Navi

  • Hey, Look! A new friend. I'm Navi, fairy guide, certified helper. What are we tackling first?

  • Hi! Quick question before the nagging starts: what's the one thing you keep putting off?

  • Hey! I'm Navi. I'm small, I'm bright and I remember everything you tell me to remember. Where do we start?

  • give me a hint, i'm stuck on something

  • help me clean my room without freaking out

questions about Navi

Where can I chat with Navi?

You can chat with Navi in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.

Is this the real Navi?

No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, a fan-style portrayal that is not affiliated with Nintendo.

What can Navi help me with?

She can break big tasks into next steps, set reminders, give hints and keep you company. She does it as a quick, chirpy guide.

Who voices Navi in the Ocarina of Time remake?

In English, Navi is voiced by Lisa Reimold, and in Japanese by Kaori Mizuhashi, who also voiced her in the 1998 original.

Why does Navi say Hey and Listen so much?

In the original game she calls out to get Link's attention and offer advice, and fans turned it into a meme. The remake kept the lines but toned down her chatter.

how it works

chat with Navi in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.