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==Moveset==
*While Link is standing still, walking or crouching, any incoming [[projectile]]s that hit his [[Passive shield|Hylian Shield]] will simply push him back slightly instead of inflicting damage. It can block any amount of projectiles, regardless of their power.
''For a gallery of Link's hitboxes, see [[Link (SSBU)/Hitboxes|here]].''

{{MovesetTable
|game=SSBU
|neutralcount=3
|neutralname=Morning Slash ({{ja|けさ斬り|Kesa Giri}}, ''Kasaya Cutter/Slash'')<br>Counter Slash ({{ja|返し|Kaeshi}}, ''Return'')<br>Slash Up ({{ja|斬り上げ|Kiri Age}}, ''Slashing Lift'')
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral2dmg=3%
|neutral3dmg=4%
|neutraldesc=A downward slash, followed by an outward slash, followed by an upward slash. Has slow startup for a neutral attack (frame 7), but deals above-average damage overall, has good reach, and its third hit is a [[semi-spike]] with high base knockback, making it useful for [[tech-chasing]] and forcing opponents near edges offstage. The first two hits are based on the final series of strikes that the {{iw|zeldawiki|Hero of Time}} inflicts to [[Ganon]] in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.
|ftiltname=Bamboo Splitter ({{ja|からたけわり|Karatake Wari}}, ''Chinese Bamboo Splitter'')
|ftiltdmg=13%
|ftiltdesc=A lunging downward slash. It has noticeably slow startup for a tilt attack (frame 15), but deals high damage and knockback for one in return, while possessing long range, the ability to hit opponents above and slightly behind Link, and only average ending lag that makes it safe on shield if spaced properly. It resembles the [[zeldawiki:Targeting#Z-Targeting|Z-Targeting]] slash used by the Hero of Time.
|utiltname=Vertical Slash ({{ja|直上斬り|Chokujō Kiri}}, ''Straight Above Slash'')
|utiltdmg=11%
|utiltdesc=An overhead arcing slash, starting from behind. Has good juggling potential from low to mid percents, comboing into itself depending on the victim's weight and falling speed, and good KO potential at high percentages for its start-up (frame 8).
|dtiltname=Grass Cutter ({{ja|草薙ぎ|Kusanagi}}, ''Grass Mower'')
|dtiltdmg=9%
|dtiltdesc=A kneeling inward slash. Has slow startup for a tilt (frame 10), but low ending lag with vertical knockback, granting it combo potential into aerials and making it safe on shield with proper spacing.
|dashname=Jump Slash ({{ja|ジャンプ斬り|Janpu Giri}})
|dashdmg=14% (tip), 13% (blade), 12% (body)
|dashdesc=The {{iw|zeldawiki|Jump Slash}}. It is generally the 2nd strongest dash attack in the game, KOing at around 110% from center stage when sweetspotted at the tip. However, it also has very slow startup (hitting on frame 20) alongside high ending lag, making it very punishable if whiffed or used recklessly.
|fsmashcount=2
|fsmashname=Sword Slice ({{ja|スマッシュ斬り|Sumasshu Giri}}, ''Smash Cutter'')<br>Double Sword Slice ({{ja|二段スマッシュ斬り|Nidan Sumasshu Giri}}, ''Two-Stage Smash Cutter'')
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|7}} (blade), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14}} (tip), 5%-13% (Sword Beam)
|fsmash2dmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|13}} (blade), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|12}} (body)
|fsmashdesc=A two-handed, lunging downward slash. If the attack button is pressed again, Link will perform a single-handed outward slash. The first hit deals respectable damage and knockback at the blade's tip, but only deals half as much damage with much lower knockback when not tipped; however, the non-tipped hit is a [[natural combo]] into the second slash. Extremely powerful when both hits connect, being one of the strongest forward smashes in the game. If Link is at 0% damage, the first swing will launch a {{iw|zeldawiki|Sword Beam}}, a reoccurring ability of Link's since the first ''The Legend of Zelda'' game. However, the Sword Beam may occasionally push opponents out of range, not allowing the second hit to connect. This depends on the weight and body size of the opponent. The Sword Beam disappears after 32 [[frame]]s (0.5<span style="text-decoration:overline">3</span> seconds) when forward smash is uncharged and 40 frames (0.6<span style="text-decoration:overline">6</span> seconds) when fully charged
|usmashname=Triple Sword Slice ({{ja|三段斬り|Sandan Giri}}, ''Three-Stage Cutter'')
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|4}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|3}} (hit 2), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|11}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|10}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|9}} (hit 3)
|usmashdesc=A series of three overhead arcing slashes, the last of which launches opponents vertically. Has average startup, covers a wide range, deals high damage and can KO under 100%, but has high ending lag. The third hit deals more damage the closer opponents are to the tip of the Master Sword.
|dsmashname=Front and Back Sword Slice ({{ja|前後足元斬り|Zengo Ashimoto Giri}}, ''Front and Back Underfoot Cutter'')
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|17}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|14}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|12}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|11}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|10}} (hit 2)
|dsmashdesc=A kneeling inward slash in front of himself, followed by a kneeling outward slash behind himself. The first hit launches opponents at a vertical trajectory, and can KO at around 100% uncharged with the strongest hitbox. The second hit is a semi-spike that has high base knockback, making it effective near edges, but deals less damage and overall knockback than the first hit.
|nairname=Link Kick ({{ja|リンクキック|Rinku Kikku}})
|nairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|11}} (clean foot), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|9}} (clean leg), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|6}} (late)
|nairdesc=A flying kick. It is a [[sex kick]] with relatively low startup (frame 7), ending and [[landing lag]]. While it cannot autocancel in a short hop, it has gained notoriety for its sheer effectiveness in Link's arsenal, as it lets him escape pressure, is safe on shield with proper timing, and can even [[lock]] and combo into other moves on landing especially with the late hit, a notable followup being dash attack as a KO setup at high percents. Additionally, it has a rather large disjoint and can anti-air opponents reliably. As such, it is considered to be one of the best neutral aerials and sex kicks in the game.
|fairname=Spiral Slash/Cutter ({{ja|螺旋斬り|Rasen Giri}})
|fairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|8}} (hit 1), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|10}} (hit 2)
|fairdesc=Two alternating, spinning outward slashes. The first hit has weak knockback in order to connect into the second hit, which deals high enough knockback to be one of Link's most reliable KO options. The move deals high damage if both hits connect, and due to its low landing lag and long range, it is also safe on shield with proper spacing and timing. However, its slow startup at frame 16, high ending lag and inability to [[autocancel]] before it can be interrupted leave it easy to punish if overused, as it only autocancels in a double jump.
|bairname=Double Kick ({{ja|二段蹴り|Nidan Geri}}, ''Two-Stage Kick'')
|bairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|5}} (hit 1), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|7}} (hit 2)
|bairdesc=A hook kick followed by a mid-level roundhouse kick. Link's fastest aerial, coming out on frame 6, and has low ending and landing lag, allowing it to combo into itself at low percents. The first hit can also set up various attacks on landing, including an up tilt, up smash, or most notably, a Spin Attack, the last two of which can serve as KO setups at high percents.
|uairname=Jump Thrust ({{ja|上突き|Ue Tsuki}}, ''Up Stab'')
|uairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|15}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|13}} (late)
|uairdesc=The {{iw|zeldawiki|Jump Thrust}}. It is quite powerful when clean and has a long lasting hitbox that is difficult to dodge, making it an effective KOing and juggling option. However, it has moderate startup, coming out on frame 11, can only autocancel in a full hop if done near the start, and leaves Link highly vulnerable from other positions due to its long duration.
|dairname=Downward Thrust ({{ja|下突き|Shita Tsuki}}, ''Down Stab'')
|dairdmg={{ShortHopDmgSSBU|18}} (clean), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|15}} (late), {{ShortHopDmgSSBU|11}} (bounce)
|dairdesc=The {{iw|zeldawiki|Down Thrust}}. Upon hitting a target without [[fast falling]], Link bounces off them and can then hit them a second time, albeit dealing less damage. The clean hit is a powerful [[meteor smash]] against aerial targets, while also dealing high knockback to grounded targets, KOing them at around 125%. Like up aerial, the move has very long lasting hitboxes, which along with its disjointed range make it useful for contesting attacks from below and intercepting recoveries offstage. However, due to its very long duration, high landing lag and inability to autocancel even in a full hop, it is Link's most committal aerial.
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabdesc=Reaches out with one hand. A relatively fast grab, but possesses poor range, the third shortest in the game.
|pummelname=Grab Hilt Strike ({{ja|つかみ柄なぐり|Tsukami Tsuka Naguri}}, ''Grab Hilt/Grip Punching'')
|pummeldmg=1.3%
|pummeldesc=Hits the opponent with the Master Sword's pommel. Average power and speed.
|fthrowname=Kick Off ({{ja|蹴り飛ばし|Keri Tobashi}}, ''Kick Flying'')
|fthrowdmg=3% (hit 1), 2.5% (throw)
|fthrowdesc=A front kick. Deals meager damage, but its very low launching angle makes it decent for setting up edge-guards, particularly into Remote Bomb. It resembles the way Link punts objects in ''Breath of the Wild''.
|bthrowname=Back Kick Off ({{ja|後方蹴り飛ばし|Kōhō Keri Tobashi}}, ''Backward Kick Flying'')
|bthrowdmg=3% (hit 1), 2.5% (throw)
|bthrowdesc=A side kick. Deals the same amount of damage as forward throw, but at a slightly higher angle, but it is otherwise identical to forward throw.
|uthrowname=Throw-Away Slash ({{ja|投げ捨て斬り|Nagesute Kiri}})
|uthrowdmg=5% (hit 1, blade), 4% (hit 1, tip), 2% (throw)
|uthrowdesc=Raises the opponent overhead and slashes them upward. Has relatively high knockback growth, which allows it to KO around 170% without [[rage]]. Against bystanders, it is a weak semi-spike with a sourspot at the base of the Master Sword; the thrown opponent is always hit by the sweetspot.
|dthrowname=Elbow Dropper ({{ja|ひじ落とし|Hiji Otoshi}})
|dthrowdmg=3% (hit 1), 3% (throw)
|dthrowdesc=Pins the opponent to the ground and then performs an [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling attacks#Elbow drop|elbow drop]]. A reliable combo starter into his up tilt, up smash, neutral aerial and up aerial.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=7%
|floorfdesc=Slashes in front of himself and then behind himself.
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg=7%
|floorbdesc=Slashes in front of himself and then behind himself.
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortdmg=5%
|floortdesc=Slashes in front of himself and then behind himself.
|edgename=&nbsp;
|edgedmg=9%
|edgedesc=The Crouch Stab from ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.
|nsname=Bow and Arrows
|nsdmg=4% (uncharged), 12% (fully charged), 6% (uncharged, two arrows), 18% (fully charged, two arrows), 2.1%-3.9% (thrown arrow)
|nsdesc=Wields a {{iw|zeldawiki|Traveler's Bow}} to fire an {{iw|zeldawiki|arrow}}. Charging increases the arrow's speed, distance and damage output; at full charge, the arrow flies almost completely straight and covers a very long distance. Good for [[gimp]]ing recoveries and pressuring opponents from afar. Upon hitting the ground or a wall, the arrows also linger for a while before disappearing, during which they can be picked up and thrown as items. If Link uses this move with an arrow picked up, he will fire two arrows at once, greatly increasing the damage dealt to opponents.
|ssname=Boomerang
|ssdmg=8% (close), 6% (far), 9.6% (clean smash throw), 7.2% (far smash throw), 3% (return)
|ssdesc=Throws a {{iw|zeldawiki|Boomerang}}. It flies forward and then returns to Link. On the way forward, it launches enemies vertically with moderate base knockback, and on the way back, it launches them towards Link with weaker base knockback, allowing it to set up combos. It can be angled up or down, and inputting it like a smash attack increases its damage, as well as the distance it can travel.
|usname=Spin Attack
|usdmg=14%/12%/9%/7% (grounded blade), 11.2%/9.6%/7.2%/5.6% (grounded tip), 4% (aerial hit 1), 2% (aerial hits 2-4), 4% (aerial hit 5)
|usdesc=[[zeldawiki:Spin Attack|Spins rapidly to perform a series of inward slashes]]. Much like in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, it is a powerful attack, and can be charged on the ground to inflict even higher damage and knockback. Conversely, an aerial Spin Attack is Link's primary recovery move that covers respectable vertical distance, but minimal horizontal distance. The grounded version is a fast [[out of shield]] option and its damage decays over time; its strongest hit KOs at around 120% when uncharged. In comparison, the aerial version deals up to 5 hits consecutively and can KO reliably near edges. However, the grounded version is extremely unsafe on shield, with nearly every character being able to punish it from out of shield.
|dsname=Remote Bomb
|dsdmg=1% (throw), 7% (detonation)
|dsdesc=Pulls out a {{iw|zeldawiki|Remote Bomb}}, which can be thrown as an item. After throwing it, using the move again has Link detonate the Remote Bomb with his {{iw|zeldawiki|Sheikah Slate}}, creating a large explosion of energy. The Remote Bomb has a maximum duration of about 30 seconds before detonating automatically, and can be knocked back by attacks, which also causes it to damage opponents in range. The Remote Bomb's throw deals low damage and knockback, but its explosion is significantly more powerful, having enough knockback to KO at around 180% from center stage with no [[rage]]. The explosion hurts Link as well if he is in range, which has its pros and cons; while being detrimental to him if he detonates the Remote Bomb with opponents too close to him, it also gives him a useful [[bomb recovery]], especially at high percents.
|fsname=Ancient Bow and Arrow
|fsdmg=35%
|fsdesc=Wields an {{iw|zeldawiki|Ancient Bow}} and fires an {{iw|zeldawiki|Ancient Arrow}} straight forward, which explodes upon impact with the nearest opponent in its line of fire. Despite dealing below-average damage compared to other Final Smashes, it is still powerful enough to KO reliably at low percents.
}}

===Stats===

{{Attributes
|weight     = 104
|rweight    = 22-26
|cast       = 89
|dash       = 1.98
|rdash      = 30-35
|run        = 1.534
|rrun       = 71
|walk       = 1.237
|rwalk      = 23
|trac       = 0.113
|rtrac      = 34
|airfric    = 0.0038
|rairfric   = 85-86
|air        = 0.924
|rair       = 75-76
|baseaccel  = 0.01
|rbaseaccel = 72-80
|addaccel   = 0.04
|raddaccel  = 72-80
|gravity    = 0.096
|rgravity   = 38-39
|fall       = 1.6
|rfall      = 43-47
|ff         = 3.04
|rff        = 6
|jumpsquat  = 3
|rjumpsquat = 1-88
|jumpheight = 27.8
|rjumpheight= 76
|shorthop   = 13.38
|rshorthop  = 76
|djump      = 29
|rdjump     = 72-77
|ellag      = 5
|rellag     = 76-86
}}

===[[Announcer]] call===
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Link English Announcer SSB4-SSBU.wav|English/Japanese/Chinese
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===[[On-screen appearance]]===
*Glides in on his {{s|zeldawiki|Paraglider}}, and pulls out his sword.
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LinkOnScreenAppearanceSSBU.gif|Link's on-screen appearance
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===[[Taunt]]s===
*'''Up Taunt''': Swings the {{iw|zeldawiki|Master Sword}} twice and then twirls it behind him before sheathing it. It is very similar to the Hero of Twilight's victory pose in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess}}'', which he performs after learning a {{iw|zeldawiki|Hidden Skill}} and defeating a boss enemy some times. It also resembles the pose he performs after pulling out the Master Sword from its pedestal in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild}}''.
*'''Side Taunt''': Holds the Master Sword in front of himself with both hands as its blade shines with a light blue gleam, indicating its {{iw|zeldawiki|Power to Repel Evil}}. It is similar to {{SSBU|Ike}}'s up taunt.
*'''Down Taunt''': Assumes a {{iw|wikipedia|Fujian White Crane}}-like stance while rearing the Master Sword behind his head. Loosely based on the attacking pose used by the Link from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|Zelda II: The Adventure of Link}}''.
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SSBULinkTaunt1.gif|Link's up taunt.
SSBULinkTaunt2.gif|Link's side taunt.
SSBULinkTaunt3.gif|Link's down taunt.
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===[[Idle pose]]s===
*Assumes a battle stance.
*Looks behind him.
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SSBULinkIdle1.gif|Link's first idle pose.
SSBULinkIdle2.gif|Link's second idle pose.
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===[[Crowd cheer]]===
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!Cheer (English)
!Cheer (Japanese/Chinese)
!Cheer (Italian)
!Cheer (Dutch)
!Cheer (French)
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! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Link & Toon Link Cheer English SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Link & Toon Link Cheer Japanese SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Link & Toon Link Cheer Italian SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Link & Toon Link Cheer Dutch SSBU.ogg|center]]||{{NTSC}} [[File:Link & Toon Link Cheer French NTSC SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Link & Toon Link Cheer French PAL SSBU.ogg|center]]
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|Link Link Link! || Lin - k! || Forza Link! *claps 3 times* || Link! Link! *claps 3 times* || Allez Link! *clap 3 times*
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!{{{name|}}}
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|[[File:Link & Toon Link Cheer German SSBU.ogg|center]]||{{NTSC}} [[File:Link & Toon Link Cheer Spanish NTSC SSB4 SSBU.ogg|center]] <br> {{PAL}} [[File:Link & Toon Link Cheer Spanish PAL SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Link & Toon Link Cheer Russian SSBU.ogg|center]]||[[File:Link & Toon Link Cheer Korean SSBU.ogg|center]]
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|Link Link Link! *claps 3 times* || Vi -- va Li-ink! *claps 5 times* || Link! Link! *claps 3 times* || Lin - ku! *claps 3 times*
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===[[Victory pose]]s===
*'''Left:''' Swings the Master Sword three times and looks to his right. It resembles the Hero of Time's "character chosen" animation in ''Super Smash Bros.'', albeit with Link facing a different direction.
*'''Up:''' Thrusts the Master Sword in front of himself, then brings it near his face before thrusting it upward while giving off a battle cry. Based on the animation that occurs when he pulls the Master Sword in ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''.
*'''Right:''' Swings the Master Sword briskly, then turns his back to the camera and sheaths it. It resembles the Hero of Twilight's victory pose in ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''.
[[File:ZeldaSeriesVictoryThemeUltimate.ogg|thumb|A flourished and abridged remix of the theme that plays when [[Link]] obtains a [[zeldawiki:Triforce|Triforce Piece]] in ''{{iw|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda|Game}}'' and has since become the main theme of ''The Legend of Zelda'' series.]]
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LinkVictoryPose1SSBU.gif
LinkVictoryPose2SSBU.gif
LinkVictoryPose3SSBU.gif
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