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===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
Throughout the history of ''Smash 64'', Link has always been regarded as one of the worst characters in the game due to | Throughout the history of ''Smash 64'', Link has always been regarded as one of the worst characters in the game due to relying on slower setups and stray hits more than any other character and is in contention for having the worst recovery in the game. On the first tier list for ''Smash 64'', he was ranked dead last as a bottom-tier character alongside Samus. The character would find a small but dedicated playerbase as ''Smash 64'' tournaments grew, with {{Sm|Okajyu}} and {{Sm|Isai}} placing 2nd at {{Trn|Kanto 2010}} and {{Trn|Apex 2012}} respectively, causing Link to find the occasional major success in spite of his placement of bottom-tier. As the metagame progressed, Link players would find developments in his defensive game, finding technical setups with his bombs such as the black-cat setup which gave the character better stage control. Despite this, his flaws are too significant to rise any higher in the metagame; being placed at 11th on the second tier list, tied with Luigi at 10th on the third list, and back to 11th on the fourth and most current tier list. | ||
In spite of his placement, Link has achieved high results in a few tournaments | In spite of his placement, Link has achieved high results in a few tournaments since the current tier list, most notably in Japan where the character is considered slightly better due to players such as {{Sm|Gyaki}}, {{Sm|Hebiichigo}}, and {{Sm|Sekirei}} placing top 8 at multiple Kanto and Kansai tournaments. Link's highest peak would come from Sekirei's victory at {{Trn|Kanto Fall 2019}} and while he also used {{SSB|Kirby}}, this marks Link's best tournament win throughout the history of ''Smash 64''. Even with these impressive placements, it is unlikely Link will rise above his bottom-tiered status that he has consistently remained in throughout the game's lifespan. | ||
==In Single-player== | ==In Single-player== |
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