Zelda (SSBM): Difference between revisions

Currently, Zelda is 24th on the tier list, the lowest-ranked character in D-tier. Zelda's positive attributes include several powerful attacks, with the most notable being her [[Lightning Kick]]. Zelda's primary weakness, however, is her poor mobility; she possesses (along with Jigglypuff) the slowest dash speed in the game, and falls slowly. These attributes, combined with her very high [[traction]], result in her possessing the shortest [[wavedash]] in the game (alongside Peach). Additionally, despite Zelda's long range on her recovery move, [[Farore's Wind]], which can also be angled, it is fairly predictable and easily edgeguarded and/or edgehogged due to its awkward endlag, and it also lacks a hitbox when she reappears, leaving her vulnerable to punishes when he tries to land. All of these factors contribute to Zelda having terrible matchups against most of the cast.

|neutralname=Short Flash ({{ja|ショートフラッシュ|Shōto Furasshu}})

|neutraldesc=Zaps magic quickly from her palm, in a similar fashion to {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}'s neutral attack. Has [[transcendent priority]]. Slowest neutral attack in ''Melee'', hitting on frame 11.

|ftiltname=Mystic Swipe ({{ja|ミスティックスワイプ|Misutikku Suwaipu}})

|utiltname=Protective Sweep ({{ja|プロテクティブスイープ|Purotekutibu Suīpu}})

|dtiltname=Trip ({{ja|トリップ|Torippu}})

|dashname=Magical Push ({{ja|マジカルプッシュ|Majikaru Pusshu}})

|fsmashname=Shining Palm ({{ja|シャイニングパーム|Shainingu Pōmu}})

|usmashname=Power Sweep ({{ja|パワースイープ|Pawā Suīpu}})

|dsmashname=Compass Spin ({{ja|コンパススピン|Konpasu Supin}})

|nairname=Magic Spin ({{ja|マジックスピン|Majikku Supin}})

|fairname=[[Lightning Kick]] ({{ja|稲妻キック|Inazuma Kikku}})

|bairname=Reverse Lightning Kick ({{ja|逆稲妻キック|Gyaku Inazuma Kikku}})

|uairname=Condensed Blast ({{ja|コンデンスブラスト|Kondensu Burasuto}})

|dairname=Meteor Heel ({{ja|マイルドメテオヒール|Mairudo Meteo Hīru}}, ''Mild Meteor Heel'')

|grabname=Magical Hold ({{ja|マジカルホールド|Majikaru Hōrudo}})

|pummelname=Hex ({{ja|ヘックス|Hekkusu}})

|fthrowname=Levitation ({{ja|浮上|Fujō}})

|bthrowname=Reverse Levitation ({{ja|逆浮上|Gyaku Fujō}})

|uthrowname=Levitation Launch ({{ja|浮上打ち上げ|Fujō Uchiage}})

|dthrowname=Plasma Beat ({{ja|プラズマビート|Purazuma Bīto}})

|dsdesc=Transforms into {{SSBM|Sheik}}.

 

 

|desc-3=Turns her body away, while putting her right arm on her left. This pose is similar to the one she makes in her artwork, and near the end of ''Ocarina of Time''.

*{{Sm|Kalne|Japan}} - [[Sheilda|Co-mains Zelda and Sheik]]. Has multiple top 8 at Japanese locals such as [[MasterHand]] and was ranked 37th on the [[Japan SSBM Rank 2019]], becoming one of the few times a Zelda player has ranked on a country ranking.

*{{Sm|Narcissa|USA}} - A Zelda player who was considered one of the best in North America and peaked at 2nd on the [[Chicago Power Rankings]]. Won [http://challonge.com/sgdq2013melee SGDQ 2013], placed 65th at {{Trn|EVO 2015}}, and placed high at many [[Show Me Your Moves]] locals. She later switched to Roy before becoming inactive from competition.

*{{Sm|Rienne|USA}} - Created [https://www.profaneto.me/2017/07/the-profane-tome-index.html The Profane Tome], which is considered a "bible" for Zelda players. Is generally considered to be the best Zelda in the world at the moment, having wins over top players such as {{Sm|Aura}}, {{Sm|Nicki}}, and {{Sm|Mekk}}.

*{{Sm|The Lake|USA}} - The best Zelda player of all-time. He became a respected player in Pittsburgh, ranking as high as 4th on the [[Pittsburgh Power Rankings]] and has one of the most famous Zelda clips with his 4-stock over {{Sm|Nintendude}} in a tournament match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtu.be/8RM-J9V8iP4|title=Nintendude Vs. The Lake}}</ref> Outside of this, he holds the best Zelda results at notable regionals and majors, placing 25th at {{Trn|The Big House}} and 33rd at {{Trn|Revival of Melee 3}}. He passed away in October of 2022.

Zelda has made little impact in tournaments from the start of the metagame, with relatively few dedicated mains. Her only modern players are semi-active at best, and usually do not place high enough to earn money in large tournaments without also using a better character. Additionally, many of the historically best Zeldas, most notably {{Sm|Narcissa}} stopped playing the game entirely, and {{Sm|The Lake}} has since passed away. Usually, the only time when Zelda shows up in top level play is when Sheik players transform into her off-stage to take advantage of her longer [[recovery]] where they would otherwise not be able to recover; if the opponent is aggressive enough, they may be forced to fight as her until an opportunity to transform back is available.

*Despite her design being based on her ''Ocarina of Time'' incarnation, her brodice is pink instead of purple, and if one looks closely, Zelda wears high-heels instead of brown boots as seen in her ''Smash'' trophies (which are retained in her later designs/appearances).

*Although not considered a clone, several of Zelda's non-attack animations are taken directly from Peach, such as her idle, crouching, walking, shielding, rolling, and jumping animations.