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'''Link''' ({{ja|リンク|Rinku}}, ''Link'') appears as a starter character in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' He is the sole representative of {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} series. Link is perhaps the most well-equipped character with either long ranged and melee options of attack, with two projectiles (which would become three in later iterations), his long-reaching [[List of swords#Master Sword|Master Sword]] and his Hookshot. He is voiced by Nobuyuki Hiyama, who also voiced him in ''Ocarina of Time'' appearance. | '''Link''' ({{ja|リンク|Rinku}}, ''Link'') appears as a starter character in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' He is the sole representative of {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} series. Link is perhaps the most well-equipped character with either long ranged and melee options of attack, with two projectiles (which would become three in later iterations), his long-reaching [[List of swords#Master Sword|Master Sword]] and his Hookshot. He is voiced by Nobuyuki Hiyama, who also voiced him in ''Ocarina of Time'' appearance. | ||
Link is currently ranked 11th on the [[tier list]], the second lowest ranked character, outranking only {{SSB|Luigi}}. Link is known in high level competitive play as a very defensive character, relying on {{b|bomb|Link}}s and [[Boomerang]]s to prevent gimps and using his up tilt and up and back aerials for combos, while using his forward and down smash, down aerial, and [[projectile]]s for [[edgeguarding]]. Having many disjointed melee attacks and his aforementioned two projectiles, Link can be a hassle to [[approach]], while also having an average approach himself courtesy of his extremely high traction. | Link is currently ranked 11th on the [[tier list]], the second lowest ranked character and lowest ranked starter, outranking only {{SSB|Luigi}}. Link is known in high level competitive play as a very defensive character, relying on {{b|bomb|Link}}s and [[Boomerang]]s to prevent gimps and using his up tilt and up and back aerials for combos, while using his forward and down smash, down aerial, and [[projectile]]s for [[edgeguarding]]. Having many disjointed melee attacks and his aforementioned two projectiles, Link can be a hassle to [[approach]], while also having an average approach himself courtesy of his extremely high traction. | ||
However, his lack of speed and maneuverability cause problems for Link in approaching the opponent. In fact, much of Link's strategy consists of standing back, throwing [[projectile]]s, and waiting for an opening. Due to his slow ground movement and attacks, it is imperative for Link players to be able to not only [[short hop]] but be able to input an attack immediately afterward. Link's [[recovery]] is awful, making offstage play very risky. He is also very easy to combo due to his weight and falling speed. Link's recovery and combo vulnerability make many of his matchups difficult. Link is slightly better in the [[PAL]] version due to having faster [[air speed]] (improving his recovery and some of his combo ability), and his forward smash dealing 4% more damage, and much better in the Japanese version where he is ranked 9th on the tier list, due to Link's up tilt having more reliable combo ability and sending opponents on a more favorable angle to combo, as well as his bombs being much easier to use in combos. Regardless, he has poor matchups on the NTSC version, and poor results due to his low playerbase. | However, his lack of speed and maneuverability cause problems for Link in approaching the opponent. In fact, much of Link's strategy consists of standing back, throwing [[projectile]]s, and waiting for an opening. Due to his slow ground movement and attacks, it is imperative for Link players to be able to not only [[short hop]] but be able to input an attack immediately afterward. Link's [[recovery]] is awful, making offstage play very risky. He is also very easy to combo due to his weight and falling speed. Link's recovery and combo vulnerability make many of his matchups difficult. Link is slightly better in the [[PAL]] version due to having faster [[air speed]] (improving his recovery and some of his combo ability), and his forward smash dealing 4% more damage, and much better in the Japanese version where he is ranked 9th on the tier list, due to Link's up tilt having more reliable combo ability and sending opponents on a more favorable angle to combo, as well as his bombs being much easier to use in combos. Regardless, he has poor matchups on the NTSC version, and poor results due to his low playerbase. | ||