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:''See [[zeldawiki:Main Page|Zeldawiki's]] articles on [[zeldawiki:Hookshot|Hookshot]] and [[zeldawiki:Clawshot|Clawshot]] for more information.
The '''Hookshot''' and the '''Clawshot''' are [[Grabbing|grab moves]] performed by [[Link]] and [[Young Link]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and [[Link]] and [[Toon Link]] ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. The hookshot is a recurring item in the [[The Legend of Zelda (universe)|''Legend of Zelda'' universe]].


== Hookshot ==
The '''Hookshot''', or the '''Clawshot''' (which appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''), is a [[grab aerial]] used by [[Link]], [[Young Link]], and [[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. As a result, Snake's codec for Link on Shadow Moses Island was altered in a way (and the only one with this distinction) so that the mention of his Clawshot was removed because of this. However, Young Link and Toon Link both retain their respective Hookshot.
[[File:Hookshot Link SSBM.jpg|thumb|The Hookshot as a wall-grapple in ''Melee''.]]
The '''Hookshot''' is [[Link (SSB)|Link]]'s grab in ''Super Smash Bros.'', [[Link (SSBM)|Link]]'s and [[Young Link (SSBM)|Young Link]]'s grab in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' and [[Toon Link (SSBB)|Toon Link]]'s [[Grab]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. In ''Super Smash Bros.'', the hook of the hookshot would fire straight out, and then return straight back, like a spring. In [[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]], however, the hookshot/clawshot (respectively) would fire straight out, fall to the ground, and then be slung back towards Link like a rope. Also in SSBM, Link/Young Link used this to perform the [[wall-grapple]], since the hookshot can latch to essentially any wall at any point at appropriate distances. Using this technique one can use mind games 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.


In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', 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 SSBB, 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 SSBB, the clawshot/hookshot may only latch onto the ledge, making edgehogging the recovery relatively easy.
==Hookshot==
[[File:Link wall grapple SSBM.png|Link's Hookshot in ''Melee''.|left|thumb]]
{{Art-zeldawiki|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 ''Ocarina of Time''. Toon Link's however, is based on its appearance in ''The Wind Waker''.
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== Clawshot ==
== Clawshot ==
[[Image:Clawshot.jpg|thumb|The Clawshot as a grab in ''Brawl''.]]
[[File:Clawshot-SSB4.png|thumb|left|Link uses his Clawshot as a recovery in ''Smash 4''.]]
The '''Clawshot''' is [[Link]]'s grab in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Although it's very similar to the the Hookshot in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', not only does it retract more quickly, but Link's new [[Tether Recovery]] now finds and tracks the wall, automatically sweetspotting a nearby ledge instead of just latching onto it when it touches. Also, when used in the air to attack, there are two different [[hitbox|hitboxes]]. The first is when the claw is shot out, and hits the opponent. The second hitbox is at the end of the Clawshot, when the claw closes. Also, if Link lands while using the clawshot in the air, the move auto-cancels, which is a useful technique when combined with [[SHFFL]], quite possibly Link's best tactic for interrupting other characters' approaches. If the player misses while using this on the ground, there is a large ending lag that leaves Link very vulnerable to attack. It should also be noted that if it fails, Link doesn't enter [[Helpless]] state.
{{Art-zeldawiki|Clawshot}}
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''' is [[Link]]'s grab in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Although it is very similar to the Hookshot in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', not only does it retract more quickly, but Link's new [[tether recovery]] now finds and tracks the wall, automatically [[edge sweetspot|sweetspotting a nearby ledge]]. Also, when used in the air to attack, there are two different [[hitbox]]es. The first is when the claw is shot out, and hits the opponent. The second hitbox is at the end of the Clawshot, when the claw closes. Also, if Link lands while using the Clawshot in the air, the move auto-cancels, which is a useful technique when combined with [[SHFF]], quite possibly Link's best tactic for interrupting other characters' approaches. If used in contact with the ground, the move becomes a grab, and like all other tether grabs is laggy if missed. It should also be noted that if it fails, Link doesn't enter a [[Helpless]] state.
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 grab button, releasing the Clawshot, and pressing the grab button 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''.
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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.
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| [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]
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| {{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
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The reason that the two are named differently is that Link in Super Smash Bros. Brawl is based off of his "[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]" model, where the item in the game is called the "Clawshot" instead of the old "Hookshot" from [[Ocarina of Time]].
{{StickerPicBox|Hookshot|Zelda Ocarina of Time}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>File:HookshotSSB.gif|Link's Hookshot in ''SSB''.
<gallery>File:HookshotSSB.gif|Link's Hookshot in ''Smash 64''.
File:Link wall grapple SSBM.png|Link's Hookshot in ''Melee''.
File:Hookshot Link SSBM.jpg|The Hookshot as a wall-grapple in ''Melee''.
File:HookshotYL.jpg|Young Link's Hookshot in ''Melee''.
File:HookshotYL.jpg|Young Link's Hookshot in ''Melee''.
File:HookshotTL.jpg|Toon Link's Hookshot in ''Brawl''.
File:HookshotTL.jpg|Toon Link's Hookshot in ''Brawl''.
Image:Clawshot2.jpg|Link's Clawshot missing the ledge in ''Brawl''.
File:Clawshot.jpg|The Clawshot as a grab in ''Brawl''.
File:Clawshot2.jpg|Link's Clawshot missing the ledge in ''Brawl''.
File:Clawshot SSB4.png|The Clawshot in ''Smash 4''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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==Technical details==
Link:
*[[Link (SSB)/Grab]]
*[[Link (SSBM)/Grab]]
*[[Link (SSBM)/Grab aerial]]
*[[Link (SSBB)/Grab]]
*[[Link (SSBB)/Grab aerial]]
*[[Link (SSB4)/Grab]]
*[[Link (SSB4)/Grab aerial]]
Young Link:
*[[Young Link (SSBM)/Grab]]
*[[Young Link (SSBM)/Grab aerial]]
*[[Young Link (SSBU)/Grab]]
*[[Young Link (SSBU)/Grab aerial]]
Toon Link:
*[[Toon Link (SSBB)/Grab]]
*[[Toon Link (SSBB)/Grab aerial]]
*[[Toon Link (SSB4)/Grab]]
*[[Toon Link (SSB4)/Grab aerial]]
*[[Toon Link (SSBU)/Grab]]
*[[Toon Link (SSBU)/Grab aerial]]
 
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Latest revision as of 06:04, January 15, 2024

The Hookshot, or the Clawshot (which appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. 4), is a grab aerial used by Link, Young Link, and Toon Link. The Hookshot is a recurring item in the 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 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. As a result, Snake's codec for Link on Shadow Moses Island was altered in a way (and the only one with this distinction) so that the mention of his Clawshot was removed because of this. However, Young Link and Toon Link both retain their respective Hookshot.

Hookshot[edit]

Link's Hookshot in Melee.

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 mindgames 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 Ocarina of Time. Toon Link's however, is based on its appearance in The Wind Waker.

Clawshot[edit]

Link uses his Clawshot as a recovery in Smash 4.

The Clawshot is Link's grab in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. 4. Although it is very similar to the Hookshot in Super Smash Bros. Melee, not only does it retract more quickly, but Link's new tether recovery now finds and tracks the wall, automatically sweetspotting a nearby ledge. Also, when used in the air to attack, there are two different hitboxes. The first is when the claw is shot out, and hits the opponent. The second hitbox is at the end of the Clawshot, when the claw closes. Also, if Link lands while using the Clawshot in the air, the move auto-cancels, which is a useful technique when combined with SHFF, quite possibly Link's best tactic for interrupting other characters' approaches. If used in contact with the ground, the move becomes a grab, and like all other tether grabs is laggy if missed. It should also be noted that if it fails, Link doesn't enter a Helpless state. 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 grab button, releasing the Clawshot, and pressing the grab button 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 Twilight Princess is a fundamentally different weapon from the Hookshot in Ocarina of Time.

Sticker[edit]

Name Game Effect Character(s)
Hookshot The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Weapon (type) Attack +4 RandomHeadSSBB.png
Brawl Sticker Hookshot (Zelda Ocarina of Time).png
Hookshot
(Zelda Ocarina of Time)

Gallery[edit]

  • Link's Hookshot in Smash 64.

    Link's Hookshot in Smash 64.

  • The Hookshot as a wall-grapple in Melee.

    The Hookshot as a wall-grapple in Melee.

  • Young Link's Hookshot in Melee.

    Young Link's Hookshot in Melee.

  • Toon Link's Hookshot in Brawl.

    Toon Link's Hookshot in Brawl.

  • The Clawshot as a grab in Brawl.

    The Clawshot as a grab in Brawl.

  • Link's Clawshot missing the ledge in Brawl.

    Link's Clawshot missing the ledge in Brawl.

  • The Clawshot in Smash 4.

    The Clawshot in Smash 4.

Technical details[edit]

Link:

Young Link:

Toon Link:

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