Toon Link (SSB4): Difference between revisions

Toon Link is ranked 22nd on the [[tier list]], placing him in the D tier. This is a lower placement compared to his standing in ''Brawl'', where he was ranked 13th out of 38. Toon Link has multiple projectiles and a grab aerial, giving him a powerful zoning game, and can also be used to follow up to different moves. {{B|Bomb|Link}}s in particular can follow up to moves like his forward aerial to reliably KO opponents. His grabs are also options to combos, and his back throw is among the strongest in the game. However, Toon Link is a floaty character and has sub-par [[air speed]], and his aerials have high landing lag that prevent them from following up into other moves. Generally, his combo game relies on his projectiles, but [[reflection|reflectors]] can turn this against him. Toon Link has had above average tournament results with people like {{sm|Hyuga}} placing 9th at [[GENESIS 3]].

Toon Link has also received some noticeable nerfs however, most prominently to his power, recovery and combo game. Although his Hookshot now reaches incredibly far to grab ledges off-stage, vertical recovery without a wall has been made more difficult with his Spin Attack's range having been slightly shortened. His back aerial, which was an incredibly useful combo option in ''Brawl'', now has much more ending lag, making it very hard to combo with. While his down aerial can now meteor smash when sweetspotted, it no longer bounces on opponents, making it much harder to use for both spacing and damage racking. Overall, while his potency has been toned down somewhat since ''Brawl'', Toon Link is still ranked above average on the [[tier list]], being ranked 22nd out of 56 and has above average tournament results courtesy of [[smashers]] like {{Sm|Hyuga}} and {{Sm|Zan}}.

*{{buff|Toon Link [[walk]]s very slightly faster (1.22 → 1.2265).}}

*{{buff|Toon Link [[dash]]es slightly faster (1.65 → 1.7325).}}

*{{buff|Toon Link rolls much faster.}}

*{{nerf|Up tilt deals 4% less damage (9% → 5%) and has lost most of its KOing power.}}

*{{change|Down smash's first hit has decreased knockback, allowing it to follow up into a second hit.}}

*{{buff|Forward smash connects better with the second hit with high amounts of rage, damage or how long it is charged.}}

|fsmashdesc= Pulls back and swings his Master Sword in front of him; when the attack button is pressed again, he performs another slash. The first slash leads into the second with good horizontal knockback.

|usmashdesc= A slightly delayed swipe above Toon Link. Has a very similar appearance and range to his up tilt, but with much more knockback and damage. One of Toon Link's most reliable finishers.

|dsmashdesc= Slashes twice on the floor on both sides, slashing the direction he is facing first. The first attack combos into the second, sending the opponent behind Toon Link.

|nairdesc= Slashes on both sides, front then back, in midair. Good for use as a quick approach and/or follow-up attack.

|fairdesc=A delayed sword swipe in front of Toon Link, starting at his feet and swiping upward, with strong horizontal knockback. Good KOing option. Can combo from a [[Bomb (Link)|Bomb]], and can combo into [[Spin Attack]] at low percents and into his grab aerial at slightly higher percents later.

|bairdesc=A quick sword swipe behind Toon Link, starting at his feet and swiping upward, with strong horizontal knockback. Good as a surprise attack and KOing option.

|bthrowdesc=Performs the {{s|wikipedia|tomoe nage}}, a Judo throw. The second strongest back throw in the game, and an amazing KOing option, starting at 129% near the ledge.

|uthrowdesc=Brings the foe up and slashes. A useful combo starter.

|dthrowdesc=Brings the foe down and shoulder tackles them on the floor. Its vertical knockback allows it to be followed with a back aerial, but it is only a reliable combo at lower percents.

|nsc1desc=Fires an ignited arrow. Arrows do less damage and practically no knockback, although they charge, launch and fall very quickly. Once they hit the ground, they create a smokey blaze that lingers at the point the arrow landed, where it does more damage and knockback than just connecting with the arrow itself. It is comparable to {{SSBM|Young Link}}'s {{H2|Hero's Bow|Fire Bow}} from ''Melee''.

* '''[[Scheming Sorcerer]]''': {{SSB4|Yoshi}} and Toon Link must defeat normal male and female Robin and metal male and giant metal female Robin.

Toon Link Smash.4 Reveal.jpg|The pic of the day shown during Toon Link's reveal.

SSB4 Toon Link Screen-10.jpg|His appearance in the 3DS version, posing with {{SSB4|Link}}.

*If Toon Link eats [[Superspicy Curry]] and doesn't move or attack after the effect wears off, he will not take his sword and shield back out until he finally moves or attacks. This odd occurrence returns from ''Brawl''.

*Toon Link's hair isn't affected by gravity or wind.