Link (SSBFOT)

Link
Series: The Legend of Zelda
Availability: Start
Final Smash: Guardian Stampede
== Overview ==
Link is the main protagonist of the Legend of Zelda series. He has been around ever since his release in 1986 in the game The Legend of Zelda. He often uses the legendary Master Sword to defeat Ganondorf, the main antagonist of the series and to save and to save Zelda, the princess of Hyrule. He also uses other tools and items to help him on his quest to save Hyrule. 
== Movement Options ==
Wall Jump: Yes
Wall Cling: Yes
Wall Climb: Yes
Crawl: Yes
Tether: Yes
Float: No
Midair Jumps: 1
== Movement Ranks ==
Ground Speed: 54
Air Speed: 62
Fall Speed: 20
Weight: 36
== Moveset ==
=== Basic Attacks ===
Ground
Attack 	Description 	Damage 	Extra Details
Neutral Attack	Link swings his sword 4 times in a rapid succession, he then transitions into a flurry of slashes, followed by one more slash. 	1%x4, 0.3%x25,2%=13.5	None
Dash Attack 	Link kicks 2 times and slashes his opponent once. 	2.4%x2,5%=9.8% 	None
Side Tilt 	Link steps forward and performs a horizontal slash. 	10% 	Pops foes slightly away.
Up Tilt 	Performs a quick cartwheel kick above him. 	7% 	Launches directly upwards.
Down Tilt 	Link slides his shield below him. 	6.4% 	Grants him invincibility at the the beginning at the move.
Side Smash 	Link rears back and then thrusts his palm forwards which emits a blast of electricity from his palm that electrifies opponents and damages them.	18.2%-25.9% 	Paralyses any opponents hit.
Up Smash 	Link shoots his hookshot directly upwards, skewering any opponents above. 	25.1%-30% 	Hits opponents only above. Must be touching the tip to get hit.
Down Smash 	Link causes 2 ice pillars to spawn, hitting both sides of him. 	18%-23.8% 	The pillars can be used to block incoming projectiles or attacks.
Aerial
Attack 	Description 	Damage 	Extra Details
Neutral Air Attack	Link spins around in the air with his sword, slashing and damaging opponents.	1.3%x6=7.8% 	Can move slightly right or left during the attack.
Front Air Attack 	Link thrusts his sword 3 times very quickly in front of him. 	2.5%x3=7.5% 	Has low launch power. Can throw opponents into a possible juggle.
Back Air Attack 	Link slashes his sword behind him. 	6.4% 	None
Up Air Attack 	Link slashes above his head, slicing opponents. 	6.9% 	Launches upwards.
Down Air Attack 	Link falls directly downwards with his sword, falling a high speed. 	5%,7.2%=12.2%	Bounces off shields. Does not snap on to ledges.
Grabs
Attack 	Description 	Damage 	Extra Details
Tether 	Link shoots his hookshot in front of him. 	1.3% (airborne)	Can grab nearby ledges if performed midair.
Pummel 	Link knees a grabbed opponent. 	1.5% per hit 	None
Front Throw	Link slams his hookshot on the ground causing opponents to go flying.	7.3% 	Can hit other nearby opponents.
Back Throw 	Link throws his opponent behind him. 	5.8% 	None
Up Throw 	Link sways his hookshot around before releasing them. 	6.6% 	Launches upwards.
Down Throw 	Link stabs his opponent in the back with his sword. 	7% 	None
=== Special Attacks ===
Moveset 1
Name 	Type 	Description 	Damage 	Extra Details
Bow and Arrow 	Neutral Special	"Shoot an arrow from a bow, flying at a high speed and damaging opponents. 	8%-15.4% 	Can be charged for more damage and range.
Blinding Arrow 	Custom 1 	"The arrow travels at a blink of an eye, but it deals less damage." 	4% 	Cannot be charged. Can be used in a rapid succession. Deals very little knockback.
Piercing Arrow 	Custom 2 	"Pierces through opponents defense, ignoring all barriers and shields." 	6.2%-10% 	Ignores shields, reflectors, and counters. Invincibility frames will still block the attack.
Boomerang 	Side Special 	"Throw a boomerang that travels at high speed, hitting opponents to it's destination and on it's way back."	0.8%x16=12.8% 	Cannot be used until it returns.
Shocking Boomerang	Custom 1 	"Travels slower and less farther, but is more powerful and is covered in electricity." 	1.4%x16=22.4% 	Paralyses opponents.
Ranged Boomerang 	Custom 2 	"Has increased travel speed and distance, but is much weaker." 	0.5%x16=8% 	Up to 2 can be thrown.
Spin Attack 	Up Special 	"Whirl around with your sword, soaring upwards while airborne and staying in place on the ground." 	1%x10=10% or 11.5%	Is a multi hit while midair and is a single hit on the ground.
Windy Spin 	Custom 1 	"Travels very high and far, but deals no damage." 	N/A 	Allows more control of where link goes. Has a wind box that blows opponents away. Link will launch into the air if on the ground or the air.
Fiery Spin 	Custom 2 	"Spin wildly while covered in flames, sending opponents up in flames." 	1.6%x10=16% or 18%	Similar to Spin Attack, but it travels less farther.
Remote Bomb 	Down Special 	"Generate a bomb that detonates when a signal is sent." 	10% 	Opponents can pick it up. It can take 20% before it detonates by itself. By pressing the down special button it will detonate.
Proximity Bomb 	Custom 1 	"The bomb deals less damage, but it will detonate when close to an enemy." 	8.7% 	Cannot be picked up unless it is a teammate. Has 10 health. Explodes 30 seconds after in nothing happens.
Bursting Bomb 	Custom 2 	"A more powerful bomb, but it will explode on contact." 	13% 	Explodes when it touches opponents, projectiles, or terrain. Has a slightly bigger explosion, but it can be detonated before it hits something.
Moveset 2
Name 	Type 	Description 	Damage 	Extra Details
Fire Rod 	Neutral Special	"Cast a powerful ball of fire, bouncing and burning opponents." 	15% 	Has a slow startup and can be used 8 times before it recharges, taking 20 seconds.
Ice Rod 	Custom 1 	"Travels slower and deals less damage, but it freezes opponents in their tracks." 	8% 	Opponents become frozen when hit. Can be used 5 times before it recharges, taking 30 seconds.
Lightning Rod 	Custom 2 	"Travels faster and farther, but deals less damage. It electrifies enemies when hit."	10.5% 	Causes slight paralysis. Can be used 6 times before taking 25 seconds to recharge.
Sword Beam 	Side Special 	"Fire a beam of energy from your sword, cutting through enemies." 	7.6% 	Travels at a high speed. Can be used in a rapid succession.
Breaking Beam 	Custom 1 	"Deals much less damage and knockback, but will break shields instantly." 	1% 	Has almost no knockback. Can be used in a rapid succession.
Double Beam 	Custom 2 	"Shoot out 2 beams instead of one, has less range though." 	4.3% per hit 	Deals up to 8.6% at the max. Can be used in a rapid succession.
Revali's Gale 	Up Special 	"Launch into the air with a giant gust of wind before gliding down to safety." 	N/A 	The gliding can be cancelled. Takes 1 second before taking off.
Bombing Gale 	Custom 1 	"Goes less higher, but leaves a mighty explosion on startup." 	12.6% 	Has armor during the explosion.
Reflecting Gale 	Custom 2 	"Doesn't travel as far, but it will reflect all incoming projectiles." 	Reflected Projectile x1.5	Reflector activates after takeoff. Travels slightly slower.
Stasis 	Down Special 	"Cause an enemy to become frozen in time for a moment." 	N/A 	Freezes an enemy for 1.5 second, making them unable to act. Takes 15 seconds to recharge.
Stasis + 	Custom 1 	"Freezes an enemy for longer, but takes longer to recharge." 	N/A 	Freezes an enemy for 3 seconds. So you could possibly land a fully charged smash attack. Takes 1 minute to recharge.
Launching Stasis	Custom 2 	"Doesn't freeze for long, but launches them afterwards." 	N/A 	Freezes an enemy for .5 seconds. Has very high launch power.
=== Final Smash ===
Name 	Description 	Damage
Guardian Stampede	Link slashes an opponent with the Master Sword. When hit, they are taken to the ruined Hyrule Castle with a bunch of Guardians. They all fire lasers and attack the victims with weapons. After the Divine Beasts fire 4 giant lasers. After that every opponent hit goes flying. If no one gets hit then it won't trigger.	7%,30%,20%,5%=62%
== Animations ==
=== Taunts ===
# Link raises the Master Sword into the air. (Up Taunt)
# Link takes out his Sheikah Slate and looks through it, using the scope. (Side Taunt)
# Link electrifies his fists and smacks them. (Down Taunt)
=== Idle Animations ===
# Link takes out his Sheikah Slate and looks at it.
# Link spins his sword around.
=== On Screen Appearance ===
The Travel Medallion appears and Link comes out of it.
=== Victory Animations ===
# A giant explosion happens and Link appears, walking out of it.
# Link rides around, performing stunts and flips on the Master Cycle Zero.
# Link's sword glows and a lightning bolt hits, Link then spins around.
=== Losing Animation ===
Link slowly claps his hands with a sad look.
== Spirits ==
Fighter Spirits
Name	Picture
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== Classic Mode Route ==
			
			
			
			
== Costumes ==
# Link with the Champion's Tunic (Default)
# Link with his original clothes.
# Link with a yellow Champion's Tunic
# Link with his original clothes except they are red.
# Link with the Climbing Gear
# Link with the Soldier Armor
# Link with the Barbarian Armor
# Link with the Old Shirt and Well Worn Trousers
== Trivia ==
# Link's Side Smash is a reference to Urbosa's Fury from Botw.
# Link's moveset was based on Botw.
# Link has appeared in a cartoon version and when he was a kid.
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