Introduction
xSSBC_Link_Stock.png Link (リンク) is the main character of The Legend of Zelda series of games as the Hero of Light and the weilder of the Triforce of Courage against the forces of Darkness to save Hyrule from peril. He's known for his iconic green outfit (Blue in Breath of the Wild's case) and his mastery of several different items in the series. Link is a unique case in the Super Smash Bros. series as he is portrayed in many different ways, with Crusade using the Hero of Twilight from Twilight Princess , which was also used in Brawl and Smash 4. xSSBC_ToonLink_Stock.png Toon Link also makes an appearance as the one case of a younger version of the same character is used.
Versus Theme
Hyrule Field Theme (Ocarina of Time)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Nintendo
Overview
Link (Items) Attributes
Max Jumps
Weight
Gravity
Friction
3.0 Average
0.27 Heavyweight
0.26 High
0.99
Walk Speed
Run Start Speed
Run Acceleration
Run Speed
2.1 Average
2.6 Slow
0.008
3.1
Jump Momentum
Jump Speed
Mid Jump Speed
Short Hop Speed
0.75
7.0
6.9
4.0
Air Speed
Fall Speed
Fast Fall Multiplier
Airdash Speed
2.2
3.3
1.55
8.0 Average
Air Acceleration
Air Friction
Special Actions
0.18
0.6
ZAir
Link (Hidden Skills) Attributes
Max Jumps
Weight
Gravity
Friction
3.0 Average
0.27 Heavyweight
0.26 High
0.99
Walk Speed
Run Start Speed
Run Acceleration
Run Speed
2.1 Average
2.6 Slow
0.008
3.1
Jump Momentum
Jump Speed
Mid Jump Speed
Short Hop Speed
0.75
7.0
6.9
4.0
Air Speed
Fall Speed
Fast Fall Multiplier
Airdash Speed
2.2
3.3
1.55
8.0 Average
Air Acceleration
Air Friction
Special Actions
0.18
0.6
None
* Archetype:
* Availability: Default
Game Plan
"3 good things about the character". "Unique Mechanic".
"1-3 bad things".
Quick overview/ Description of
Tilts are...
Smashes are...
Aerials are...
Throws are...
For Neutral, character does thing
For Advantage, character does thing
For Disadvantage, character does thing
"Character is for you if:"
For a more in depth overview of the character, guides and a matchup spread, go to Link: Competitive Overview
"3 good things about the character". "Unique Mechanic".
"1-3 bad things".
Quick overview/ Description of
Tilts are...
Smashes are...
Aerials are...
Throws are...
For Neutral, character does thing
For Advantage, character does thing
For Disadvantage, character does thing
"Character is for you if:"
For a more in depth overview of the character, guides and a matchup spread, go to Link (Hidden Skills): Competitive Overview
Kirby Copy Ability
Sword
A full circle reference, since Sword Kirby is originally based off of Link.
Kirby Copy Ability
Sword
A full circle reference, since Sword Kirby is originally based off of Link.
Moveset
Normals
Jab 1
5A.
5A.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Jab 2
5A.5A.
5A.5A.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Jab 3
5A.5A.5A.
5A.5A.5A.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Tilts
Side Tilt
6A.
6A.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Up Tilt
8A.
8A.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Down Tilt
2A.
2A.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Smash Attacks
Side Smash
6C.
6C.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Up Smash
8C.
8C.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Down Smash
2C.
2C.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Dash Attack
(During Dash/Run) A.
(During Dash/Run) A.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Aerials
Neutral Air
(Air) 5A.
(Air) 5A.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Forward Air
(Air) 6A.
(Air) 6A.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Back Air
(Air) 4A.
(Air) 4A.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Up Air
(Air) 8A.
(Air) 8A.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Down Air
(Air) 2A.
(Air) 2A.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Grabs
Grab
(Grounded) 5Z. or 6Z.
(Grounded) 5Z. or 6Z.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Pummel
(During Grab) 5A.
(During Grab) 5A.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Forward Throw
(During Grab) 6.
(During Grab) 6.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Back Throw
(During Grab) 4.
(During Grab) 4.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Up Throw
(During Grab) 8.
(During Grab) 8.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Down Throw
(During Grab) 2.
(During Grab) 2.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Specials (Items)
Hero's Bow (Neutral Special)
5B.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Brings out a bow and shoots an arrow. Can be charged to alter the distance.
Shield Bash / Ending Blow (Neutral Special)
5B.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Link thrusts with his shield. Press the button again for Ending Blow follow up. Midair, Ending Blow is used automatically.
Boomerang (Side Special)
6B.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Link throws a Boomerang that gets sent back to his direction.
Back Slice (Side Special)
6B.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Rolls before hopping up and slicing behind him. Solid mixup.
Spin Attack (Up Special)
8B.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Link spins around with his sword before stopping for a short time. Midair, he gains momentum as he spins.
Great Spin (Up Special)
8B.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
A more powerful Spin Attack strike. Loses a lot of the recovery potential besides this.
Bomb (Down Special)
2B.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Brings out a Bomb, which acts as an explosive throwable item.
Mortal Draw (Down Special)
2B.
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
1
1
9
5
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
2
80
2
0
-
-
4
1
-
Gets into a stance. Pressing the button again allows Link to use a powerful slash.
Final Smash
Triforce Slash (Final Smash)
5B. (Max Meter)
Type
Placement
Version
-
-
-
Hits
ID
Total
Startup
Endlag
Land lag
IASA
iFrames
Armor
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Damage
Angle
Base KB
KBG
Shield
Hitlag
Active
Priority
Hitstun
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Strikes with the magic of the Triforce of Courage. If hits, causes a barrage of slashes before ending it with a powerful thrust.
Alternate Costumes
Gallery
Promo Art by Triforceriku
Character Portrait 0.9.0 by GigaBoots
Trivia
Link's default palette is more reminiscent of Ocarina of Time , while his Green Team palette is more reminiscent of Twilight Princess .
Link's Hidden Skills Neutral Special, Shield Bash, used to be a Side Special before the Boomerang was eventually made in a 9.0 version.
General
Characters
Alts / Transformations