Zelda (SSB4): Difference between revisions

Zelda defies most other character archetypes. Her approach is far below average while her out of shield game is quite strong, so she is at her best when played defensively, which is unusual for a character of her weight class. She also has some powerful KOing options in her up smash, forward smash and all of her aerials except of her neutral aerial. She also has a rather decent projectile in [[Phantom Slash]]. A chargeable attack, Phantom Slash sports both offensive and defensive capabilities and can even be used for edge-guarding. However, its ending lag, (poor reach at the lowest charges) and its susceptibility to being [[Reflection|reflected]] may hinder its use if it is not used wisely. As already mentioned, Zelda has many ways to punish mistakes out of shield: she can use her fast and strong [[Lightning Kick]]s, her neutral aerial and [[Nayru's Love]]. But her best out of shield option and unarguably her greatest strength is [[Farore's Wind]]. In addition to being long-ranged and virtually unpredictable for the opponent to counter if used wisely, Farore's Wind is now one of Zelda's most viable KOing options due to being heavily buffed. Its powerful disappearing hitbox sends opponents straight up, and if Zelda follows them straight up with its reappearing hitbox, it can KO characters as low as 65%.