Link (SSBM)/Down aerial

Hitbox visualization showing Link's down aerial.

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Overview[edit]

Link performs a downward thrust with his sword. Slow yet powerful, Link's down air is an effective kill option, KOing the majority of the cast at around 80-100%. Primarily used as after Link's up tilt, up air, and depending on the character, up throw or down throw. The clean hit acts a strong meteor smash against airborne opponents, and a strong kill move against grounded ones. If connecting against an opponent or shield without a fast fall, Link will "bounce" off of the opponent, allowing it to potentially connect a second time. However, its power is hampered by its extreme landing lag, having a whopping 50 frames if not L-canceled and 25 frames if L-canceled, both being some of the highest of any aerial in the game. As a result, it is a rare move in competitive play, with its main uses being for tech-chases or hard punishes.

Hitboxes[edit]

ID	Part	Damage	SD	BK	KS	FKV	Radius	Bone	Offset			Sound
Clean hit
0	0	22%	0	50	80	0	3.906	0	2.5389	4.21848	1.953	Slash
1	0	20%	0	40	80	0	4.6872	0	2.5389	7.0308	1.953	Slash
2	0	20%	0	40	80	0	2.3436	0	2.5389	9.765	1.953	Slash
Late hit
0	0	19%	0	50	80	0	3.906	0	2.5389	4.21848	1.953	Slash
1	0	19%	0	40	80	0	4.6872	0	2.5389	7.0308	1.953	Slash
2	0	19%	0	40	80	0	2.3436	0	2.5389	9.765	1.953	Slash