Link (SSBU): Difference between revisions

|game=SSBU

|neutralcount=3

|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''.

|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.

|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).

|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.

|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

|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}}, an ability the Master Sword has had 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.

|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.

|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.

|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]]. 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.

|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 move with proper spacing and timing. However, its slow startup, high ending lag and inability to [[autocancel]] before it can be interrupted leave it easy to punish if overused.

|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.

|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.

|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.

|grabdesc=Reaches out with one hand. A relatively fast grab, but possesses poor range, the third shortest in the game.

|pummeldmg=1.3%

|pummeldesc=Hits the opponent with the Master Sword's pommel. A fairly fast pummel.

|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''.

|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.

|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.

|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.