Editing Zelda (SSBU)

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{{disambig2|Zelda's appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''|the character in other contexts|Princess Zelda}}
{{Infobox Character
|name         = Zelda
|image        = [[Image:Zelda SSBU.png|250px|Zelda]]
|game         = SSBU
|ssbgame1     = SSBM
|ssbgame2     = SSBB
|ssbgame3     = SSB4
|ssbgame4     = 
|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]
}}
'''Zelda''' ({{ja|ゼルダ|Zeruda}}, ''Zelda'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. <!--She is now voiced by Ayumi Fujimura, who reprises her role from ''A Link Between Worlds''.-->

==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
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===Aesthetics===
*{{change|Zelda's appearance is based on her design from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}'' <ref name="SpecialSmash">{{cite web |url=https://sourcegaming.info/2018/06/20/smash-is-special-part-1-sakurais-famitsu-column-vol-557/ 
|title=“Smash is Special – Part 1” Sakurai’s Famitsu Column Vol. 557 |accessdate=2018-06-20 |author=Masahiro Sakurai (translated by Brando) |date=2018-06-20 |publisher=SourceGaming.info (original Japanese publication in ''Famitsu'') |quote= Zelda’s new design is based on ''"The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past"''}}</ref><ref name="DirectJP">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjAsmfiIK3E&t=8m33s |title=Dairantou Smash Bros. SPECIAL (E3 2018) |accessdate=2018-07-08 |date=2018-06-12 |publisher=Nintendo |quote= ''Breath of the Wild'' Zelda isn't interested in combat, so her design is from ''A Link to the Past''.}}</ref> and ''{{s|zeldawiki|A Link Between Worlds}}''.<ref name="DirectEN">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93H7YC-83o&t=8m33s |title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - E3 2018 |accessdate=2018-07-08 |date=2018-06-12 |publisher=Nintendo |quote= In ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'', Zelda's more into research than fighting, so her design is from ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds''.}}</ref>}}
*{{change|Zelda always faces the screen regardless of which direction she turns. This means that her stance, animation, and moveset are now mirrored.}}
*{{change|Zelda now hangs onto the ledge with one hand instead of two.}}
*{{change|Zelda is more positively expressive, boasting a cheery smile in several animations.}}
*{{change|Zelda's standing pose, idle poses, walking animation, up taunt, and down taunt have been changed.}}
*{{change|All of Zelda's victory animations have been changed. For her first, she summons a flame out of her finger and waves it around. For her second, she summons the Phantom Armor. For her third, she summons magic out of her fingers and points at the screen.}}

===Attributes===
*{{buff|Like all characters, Zelda's [[jumpsquat]] animation now takes three frames to complete.}}
*{{buff|Zelda's jumps and dashing speed are much higher and faster, respectively.}}

===Ground attacks===
*{{buff|Neutral attack now has a rapid jab and a finisher.}}
*{{buff|Neutral attack has less startup lag. Previously the slowest jab in the game, its speed is now on par with many other characters’ neutral attacks.}}
*{{buff|Neutral attack's final hit deals much more knockback. It is now capable of KOing at reasonable percentages.}}
*{{buff|Dash attack deals more damage and knockback.}}

===Aerial attacks===
*{{buff|Zelda's [[Lightning Kick]]s have less landing lag.}}
*{{change|The Lightning Kick has a unique sound effect when used, regardless of when it hits.}}
*{{buff|The sweetspot of her down air does more damage.}}

===Throws/other attacks===
*{{change|Zelda's grab and pummel have altered animations.}}
*{{buff|Zelda's pummel is faster.}}
*{{buff|Zelda's up and forward throws each have much greater knockback growth, and are now kill throws that can KO opponents at reasonably high damages.}}
*{{change|Forward throw, up throw, and down throw have altered animations with her hands emanating bright orange trails of magic.}}

===Special moves===
*{{buff|Zelda can now move in the air when using [[Nayru's Love]], and it no longer halts her vertical momentum when used.}}
*{{buff|[[Din's Fire]] no longer leaves Zelda [[helpless]] when used in midair. The [[sourspot]] hitbox on the outer reaches of the move's explosion appears to have been removed, bringing it back to how it behaved in [[Brawl]]. Control of the fireball's trajectory is improved, allowing fireball movement in tighter arcs.}}
*{{buff|[[Farore's Wind]] has less startup lag and end lag, and travels faster after disappearing. It preserves more momentum when used right after a jump. She can also drift in the air much sooner after reappearing.}}
*{{change|[[Phantom Slash]] has been reworked. The Phantom armor assembles itself behind Zelda rather than appearing fully formed out of a portal in front of her as it did previously. It is now a single press chargeable move. Pressing B again will cause the incomplete armor to attack at its current charge level. The move has six charge levels, each resulting in a different attack: 1) Kick, 2) Punch, 3) Outward slash, 4) Downward slash, 5) Upward slash, 6) Delayed upward slash.}}
*{{nerf|Phantom Slash no longer hits an opponent when it runs into them.}}
*{{buff|Phantom Slash's fully charged attack is now momentarily delayed, allowing Zelda to move around before the Phantom rushes forward. Zelda can set it as a trap and attack the opponent in tandem with the Phantom, or she can retreat behind it for protection. This also discourages the opponent from reflecting the Phantom since she now has enough time to respond with Nayru’s Love.}}
*{{change|Zelda has a new [[Final Smash]] called [[Triforce of Wisdom]]. It is a trapping KO move, sucking in the opponent and immobilizing them while dealing damage. If the opponent is at or above 100% damage by the end of the attack, they are instantly KO'd (similar to {{SSBU|Bayonetta}}'s Final Smash.)}}

==[[Alternate costume (SSBU)#Zelda|Alternate costumes]]==
<center>[[Image:Zelda Palette (SSBU).png|1000px]]</center>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
SSBUWebsiteZelda1.jpg|Zelda on [[Temple]].
SSBUWebsiteZelda2.jpg|Using her neutral aerial in her red costume on [[Tortimer Island]].
SSBUWebsiteZelda3.jpg|Zelda using her forward tilt on {{SSBU|King Dedede}} on [[Coliseum]].
SSBUWebsiteZelda4.jpg|Kneeling next to a sleeping {{SSBU|Pichu}} on Tortimer Island.
SSBUWebsiteZelda5.jpg|Using [[Farore's Wind]].
SSBUWebsiteZelda6.jpg|Posing in her dark costume on [[Spirit Train]].
SSBUWebsiteGanondorf5.jpg|Zelda taunting next to {{SSBU|Ganondorf}} on [[Hyrule Castle]].
SSBUWebsiteRosalina4.jpg|Giving {{SSBU|Rosalina}} a high-five on [[Prism Tower]].
SSBUWebsiteYoshi2.jpg|Firing a [[Super Scope]] at {{SSBU|Yoshi}} on [[Mario Galaxy]].
SSBUWebsite13.jpg|Using [[Phantom Slash]].
SSBUZeldaJPTwitter1.jpg|With {{SSBU|Link}}, {{SSBU|Sheik}}, Ganondorf, {{SSBU|Toon Link}} and {{SSBU|Young Link}} on the [[Great Plateau Tower]].
SSBU LegendofZeldaReps.jpg|With Link and Ganondorf on the Great Plateau Tower.
</gallery>

=== Character Showcase Video ===
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==References==
{{reflist}}

{{SSBUCharacters}}
{{Zelda universe}}

[[Category:Zelda (SSBU)]]
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