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Link (SSBU)

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This article is about Link's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For the character in other contexts, see Link.
Link
in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Link
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Universe The Legend of Zelda
Other playable appearances in SSB
in Melee
in Brawl
in SSB4
Final Smash Ancient Bow and Arrow
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Link is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He was teased in a trailer released on March 8th, 2018 before being fully confirmed as playable on June 12th, 2018.

Changes from Super Smash Bros. 4

Link is based on of his appearance from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. He also has an alternate costume based on the Tunic of the Wild. His moveset now greatly incorporates elements from the game.

Aesthetics

  • Change Many of Link's animations have changed to reflecting him using his right hand to attack with his sword, as opposed to past games where he used his left hand.

Attributes

  • Buff At 0% health, Link can launch a Sword Beam with a Side Smash.

Special Moves

  • Buff Link's Bow fires two arrows in one shot as opposed to one.
  • Change Link's down special is now the Remote Bomb Rune. It does not explode on contact and is instead manually detonated.
  • Change Link has a new Final Smash where he fires a Guardian Arrow.