Link (PM)

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Link in Project M and Project+
Universe	The Legend of Zelda
Base game appearance	Brawl
Alternate costume	Melee Link

Link is a playable character in the Brawl mod Project M. He was remade to be closer to his Melee appearance in terms of attacks and playstyle, but has been buffed greatly, making him a tournament viable character.

Attributes

Changes from Melee to PM

Link's alternate costume in Project M.

Link has been heavily buffed from Melee to Project M.

• Link's dashing speed has been sped up a little bit.
• Most of Link's normal attacks have slight speed and power increases. For example, Link's dash attack and down smash both have earlier IASA frames so that they can be acted out of sooner and are generally safer to use on shielding opponents.
• Link's forward tilt has been sped up to match Young Link's version, making it more useful than before.
• Hits of back aerial link together better.
• The up smash has been sped up as well so that the three slashes can link better each into other.
• Hero's Bow has had its charge speed increased by 33%, its knockback increased, and its knockback angle changed to send at a much more horizontal angle. It also retains Brawl's trajectory and Quickdraw technique.
• Boomerang has a better angle.
• The aerial version of Spin Attack gains more horizontal momentum.
• Link can now bomb jump consistently for recovery. By inputting a glide toss while airborne, Link can toss the bomb up the right distance to Spin Attack into it, allowing him to Spin Attack and repeat the process over again. Project M's improved tether recovery managements also give him a better alternate option in his zair.
• Grab has been sped up slightly in both start-up and ending lag.
• Can no longer perform Boomerang superjump nor Bomb dash.
• Link's air and fast-falling speeds are faster and slower, respectively.
• Boomerang designed with a light-blue trail to feel like its Smash 64 incarnation. Like in Melee, it is stronger if thrown close to opponents. Deals damage from 13% to 7%, with the comeback dealing 5%.
• On-screen appearance changed to coming down from a teleporting light, akin to Smash 64 and inspired by the end-of-dungeon teleporters in Ocarina of Time and other recent Zelda games.

In terms of aesthetics, Link now has an alternate costume that is based off of his appearance in earlier titles, such as Melee and Ocarina of Time. His Master Sword is based off of its Skyward Sword appearance, in terms of design.

Moveset

Up to date as of 3.0.

	Name	Damage	Description
Neutral attack	Jab Combo	1% each (infinite)	Link performs two horizontal slashes followed up by either a thrust attack or an infinite combo. The second hit can cancel out and lead into other attacks, giving Link more options for combos or finishers. The infinite links together much better than Melee, but has some end lag.
Forward tilt	Arc Swing		Link performs a swing that covers him from above and in front. It is much faster, having little start and end lag, making it more dangerous. The attack can edge-guard against opponents.
Up tilt	Half-Moon Swipe		Link attacks above his body in an arc. Low start and end lag, and can juggle opponents at low percentages and it's great for linking together into combos.
Down tilt	Sword Sweep		Link swipes the sword low. The attack can lead into combos, and has low start and end lag. It can also meteor smash opponents (however, range is inconclusive), making it a viable edge-guard tool.
Dash attack	Running Hack		Link dashes and attacks the opponent. Low start and moderate end lag, is much faster, and sends opponents at a more vertical angle, making the attack good for combos and dash dancing. It has earlier IASA frames, making it even more dangerous if done correctly, and can be safer to use on shielding opponents.
Forward smash	Double Crescent Slash		A double crescent attack. Low start lag with moderate end lag, and almost nonexistent between-attack lag. The first attack has moderate knockback, sending opponents at more horizontal angles, but the second attack has great knockback, which can KO at somewhat lower percentages and has more vertical knockback; the second can lead into combos at lower percentages.
Up smash	Triple Sword Swing		A triple swing that goes above Link. The attack has somewhat low start lag and moderate end lag. It is much faster and can link together better, making the attack more viable for combos. Can be cancelled, making it a great DACUS move.
Down smash	Grass Cutter		Two powerful low swipes that go to both sides of Link. Has low start lag but somewhat high end lag, however, it does have earlier IASA frames so Link can end it earlier. It is also powerful, so it can link up to combos at low percentages and KO as low as 50%-90% damage depending on the character.
Neutral aerial	Dropping Kick		A piston kick (or sex kick) that has low start lag and low landing lag.
Forward aerial	Spinning Sword		An aerial swing that spins around in 180 degrees. Low start lag, high end lag, and low landing lag. There are two different hitboxes, one initial and one later, both giving decent knockback.
Back aerial	Double Reverse Kick		Two backward piston kicks. Low start lag, with moderate end lag and low landing lag. The first one is a weaker attack which links to the second, more powerful attack. Has considerable knockback.
Up aerial	Ceiling Stab		An upward sword thrust, which is based off of the attack in Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link. Moderate start lag, with high end and landing lag. Its initial hitbox is quite powerful, and can KO at lower percentages.
Down aerial	Floor Thrust		A downward sword thrust, which is based off of the attack in Zelda 2, but acts like it does in Twilight Princess. Has somewhat high start lag, with high end lag and very high landing lag. It is quite powerful, capable of KOs as low as 60%-75%, depending on weight.
Grab	Clawshot		Link grabs the opponent to lead up into throws. Moderate start up lag with high end lag. It is advised not to dash grab, as it greatly increases the end lag.
Pummel	Hilt Strike		Link pummels the opponent with the hilt of the Master Sword.
Forward throw	High Kick		Link kicks high to send the opponent flying. Very low knockback at lower percentages.
Back throw	Reverse High Kick		Link kicks moderately high to send opponents away. Low knockback at lower percentages.
Up throw	Sword Launch		Link throws the opponent upwards and then slashes them upwards. Great for starting up combos.
Down throw	Body Slam		Link slams the opponent down and elbow slams them.
Floor attack (front)	Quick Swing
Floor attack (back)	Standing Swipe
Floor attack (trip)	Standing Swing
Edge attack (fast)	Flip Swipe
Edge attack (slow)	Slow Stab
Neutral special	Hero's Bow		Link charges up the Hero's Bow. The longer the special button is held, the faster and farther the arrow travels. The charge speed is quite fast, as well as the arrow speed. Has moderate knockback, leaning more towards a horizontal angle.
Side special	Boomerang		Link throws the Gale Boomerang (which does not have the tornado). Has decent power with some knockback, but is best used when Link is very close to the opponent. The boomerang has a wide trajectory, but doesn't go far.
Up special	Spin Attack		Link uses the Spin Attack (which no longer charges from Brawl). Has low start lag, with high end lag. It has a powerful initial/close hitbox which is great for sending opponents flying. It can also semi-spike at the tip of Link's sword, alongside better length, making it an even better edge-guard move. In air, it uses multiple attacks and finishes with a powerful ending blow. As a recovery, it has high vertical and horizontal momentum, needing little momentum for Link to recover. He can link the recovery move with his bombs, making for a consistent, amazing recovery.
Down special	Bomb		Link pulls out a bomb. He can throw it at the opponent, but they may have a chance to grab it. Has decent power, but little knockback. Can link together with his recovery move for a great recovery.
Final Smash	Triforce Slash		A Triforce protrudes out of Link's hand and traps the opponent. He then consistently attacks the opponent leading up to a powerful finisher. Has great power and knockback, and can even KO.

In competitive play

Notable players

•  Hylian
•  InternetExplorer

External Links

• Project M character page