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The '''Hookshot''', or the '''Clawshot''' (which appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''), is a [[grab aerial]] used by [[Link]], | |||
The '''Hookshot''', or the '''Clawshot''' (which appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''), is a [[grab aerial]] used by [[Link]], {{SSBM|Young Link}}, and {{SSBB|Toon Link}}. The Hookshot is a recurring item in the {{uv|Legend of Zelda}} universe, and the Clawshot has also featured in more than one ''Zelda'' game, albeit with a different appearance in each. All are [[tether recovery|tether recoveries]] and can grab a ledge in midair. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Link no longer has his Hookshot nor his Clawshot due to neither appearing in the game ''Breath of the Wild'', which his current design is based on. However, Young Link and Toon Link both retain their respective Hookshot. | |||
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The '''Hookshot''' is [[Link]]'s [[grab]] in ''Super Smash Bros.'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', [[Young Link]]'s grab in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', and [[Toon Link]]'s grab in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. In ''Super Smash Bros.'', the hook of the Hookshot fires straight out, and then returns straight back. In ''[[Melee]]'' and ''[[Brawl]]'', however, the Hookshot/Clawshot (respectively) fires straight out, falls to the ground, and is then slung back towards Link. Also in ''Melee'', Link/Young Link use this to perform the [[wall-grapple]], since the Hookshot can latch to essentially any wall at any point at appropriate distances. Using the Hookshot on an incline causes it to retract immediately, which often leaves Link vulnerable for short periods of time. This is notable on [[Princess Peach's Castle]]. Using this technique, one can use [[mindgame]]s to assist in recoveries by choosing either to sweet spot the ledge or grapple another point of the wall; however, should the wall-grapple miss or otherwise fail, Link/Young Link will be left in the "[[helpless]]" animation. Additionally, the Hookshot may be used immediately after an [[air dodge]], meaning a directional air dodge can give additional distance before using the Hookshot. | The '''Hookshot''' is [[Link]]'s [[grab]] in ''Super Smash Bros.'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', [[Young Link]]'s grab in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', and [[Toon Link]]'s grab in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. In ''Super Smash Bros.'', the hook of the Hookshot fires straight out, and then returns straight back. In ''[[Melee]]'' and ''[[Brawl]]'', however, the Hookshot/Clawshot (respectively) fires straight out, falls to the ground, and is then slung back towards Link. Also in ''Melee'', Link/Young Link use this to perform the [[wall-grapple]], since the Hookshot can latch to essentially any wall at any point at appropriate distances. Using the Hookshot on an incline causes it to retract immediately, which often leaves Link vulnerable for short periods of time. This is notable on [[Princess Peach's Castle]]. Using this technique, one can use [[mindgame]]s to assist in recoveries by choosing either to sweet spot the ledge or grapple another point of the wall; however, should the wall-grapple miss or otherwise fail, Link/Young Link will be left in the "[[helpless]]" animation. Additionally, the Hookshot may be used immediately after an [[air dodge]], meaning a directional air dodge can give additional distance before using the Hookshot. | ||
In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' and ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', Toon Link uses his to perform the [[tether recovery]] and grab. Similar to Link's Clawshot, if it misses, Toon Link is left wide open. It also has two hitboxes that follow the same mechanic from Link's Clawshot. In ''Brawl'', Toon Link's Hookshot has a shorter range in grabs and tethers compared to Link's Clawshot, but this makes it slightly faster. As it is the case with all tether recoveries in ''Brawl'', the Clawshot/Hookshot may only latch onto the [[ledge]], making [[edgehogging]] the recovery relatively easily. Link's and Young Link's Hookshots are based on their design in | In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' and ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', Toon Link uses his to perform the [[tether recovery]] and grab. Similar to Link's Clawshot, if it misses, Toon Link is left wide open. It also has two hitboxes that follow the same mechanic from Link's Clawshot. In ''Brawl'', Toon Link's Hookshot has a shorter range in grabs and tethers compared to Link's Clawshot, but this makes it slightly faster. As it is the case with all tether recoveries in ''Brawl'', the Clawshot/Hookshot may only latch onto the [[ledge]], making [[edgehogging]] the recovery relatively easily. Link's and Young Link's Hookshots are based on their design in Ocarina of Time. Toon Link's however, is based on its appearance in The Wind Waker. | ||
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In most cases, it's recommended to use the Clawshot for recovery because it helps prevent Link from getting edgeguarded by certain attacks. | In most cases, it's recommended to use the Clawshot for recovery because it helps prevent Link from getting edgeguarded by certain attacks. | ||
The Clawshot has an invaluable edgehogging property in that it can quickly give Link more invincibility frames by pressing back after Link has grabbed the edge, and immediately pressing | The Clawshot has an invaluable edgehogging property in that it can quickly give Link more invincibility frames by pressing back after Link has grabbed the edge, and immediately pressing "Z" releasing the Clawshot, and pressing "Z" again to instantly grab the ledge and gain invincibility frames. This technique is sometimes referred to as''' Zair Edgeguarding''', even though it is used as an [[edgehogging]] technique. | ||
Although the two function identically in ''Super Smash Bros'', the Clawshot that Link uses in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' is a fundamentally different weapon from the Hookshot in ''Ocarina of Time''. | Although the two function identically in ''Super Smash Bros'', the Clawshot that Link uses in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' is a fundamentally different weapon from the Hookshot in ''Ocarina of Time''. | ||
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File:Clawshot SSB4.png|The Clawshot in ''Smash 4''. | File:Clawshot SSB4.png|The Clawshot in ''Smash 4''. | ||
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[[Category:The Legend of Zelda universe]] | [[Category:The Legend of Zelda universe]] | ||
[[Category:Link]] | [[Category:Link]] | ||
[[Category:Young Link]] | [[Category:Young Link]] | ||
[[Category:Toon Link]] | [[Category:Toon Link]] | ||
[[Category:Grabs]] | [[Category:Grabs]] | ||
