Deku Link

Standard Special
 Side Special
 Up Special
 Down Special
 Final Smash
 Extra Skill
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## **Character Info**

After Young Link stumbles his way into the Lost Woods in his pursuit of a Skull Kid, he falls through a hole and enters a parallel world known as Termina. While he eventually finds the Skull Kid, he ends up getting cursed for his troubles and turned into a Deku Scrub! The newly dubbed “Deku Link” engaged on a quest to take back his Ocarina of Time and takes it to the Happy Mask Salesman so that the Happy Mask Salesman can help him. One Song of Healing later and Young Link was back to normal Hylian self once again. Doing this had the side effect of causing a special Deku Mask to materialize which Young Link could wear to transform back into Deku Link at any time.

## **General Information**

### **Entrance**

Young Link will stand on the stage with a grin on his face and the Deku Mask in his hand. Young Link will put the Deku Mask on and transform into Deku Link just in time to fight.

### **Kirby Hat**

Kirby will wear the Deku Mask over his face.

### **Taunts**

**Up Taunt:** Tatl will fly around Deku Link’s head as Deku Link watches on in wonder.

**Down Taunt:** Deku Link will pull out his Deku Pipes and play the opening notes of the Sonata of Awakening before putting the pipes away. If the Taunt input is held, then Deku Link will continue to play the full Sonata of Awakening on loop until he is hit by an attack or the input is let go.

**Side Taunt:** Deku Link will pull out a flower and gently blow on it. A few of the flower’s petals will fall off of the flower and blow forward in the breeze.

### **Victory Poses**

1. A butterfly will flutter through the screen as Deku Link gleefully hops after it and tries to catch it in his hands.
2. Deku Link will override the normal victory music by playing his own rendition of it using his Deku Pipes.
3. Deku Link will take off the Deku Mask and transform back into Young Link. Young Link will hold the Deku Mask over his head like it's a prized trophy and smile widely.

## **Moveset**

### **Standard Special**

**Bubble Blast:** A small bubble will drip out of Deku Link’s nostrils and fire forwards. This bubble will fire quickly and in a straight line, but it won’t do a lot of damage and instead focuses on knocking opponents back. Additionally, when the bubble hits something it will produce a small windbox in the surrounding area to blow anything but Deku Link further away from the point of impact. This attack can also be charged up to increase the size of the bubble and the attack’s knockback, however the damage will not be increased.

### **Side Special**

**Deku Spin:** Deku Link will quickly twirl in place with his arms outstretched to damage anything immediately next to him. Additionally, this twirl can reflect projectiles right back at their source if its well-timed. This attack can also be charged up which changes how it functions. When charged, this attack will no longer reflect projectiles but it will propel Deku Link forwards as he spins around. When attacking in this way, Deku Link will end up spinning multiple times which could allow him to hit the same opponent multiple times depending on where they are.

### **Up Special**

**Flower Flight:** A Deku Flower will appear beneath Deku Link’s feet briefly before it sends Deku Link rocketing up into the air. When Deku Link has reached the height of his jump (or by pressing the special input) Deku Link will pull out a pair of flowers and use them to gently glide around the stage while falling slower than normal. Once the flowers have been pulled out Deku Link can put them back away (and bring them back out again) by pressing the special input again. During this entire process, Deku Link becomes a hitbox himself and will deal more damage if he hits an opponent during the initial rise than during the glide.

### **Down Special**

**Blast Mask:** Deku Link will pull out the Blast Mask and place it over his face. The mask will start to pulse and blink red as Deku Link is locked in place. After a couple moments pass the Blast Mask will explode dealing a high amount of damage and knockback. This attack can not be charged and once Deku Link has started the attack it can only be canceled by Deku Link getting hit by an attack.

### **Final Smash**

**Fierce Deity Beardown:** Deku Link will pull out the Fierce Deity Mask and place it over his head. After a quick scream Deku Link will transform into Fierce Deity Link and draw out the Fierce Deity Sword. Fierce Deity Link (with a fierce look on his face) will dash forwards and swing his great sword as he does. The first fighter that Fierce Deity Link runs into will get slashed up into the air where they will hang in place. Fierce Deity Link will quickly follow them up and begin to unleash a rapid assault of attacks against them. As Fierce Deity Link dashes all around his opponent and slashes them with his sword, a massive Triforce will appear in the background slowly glowing stronger and stronger as the Final Smash continues. When the Triforce has reached its maximum glow, Fierce Deity Link will charge up for one final attack as he swings wide and sends the opponent far far away. Naturally, while only one opposing fighter is locked into this Final Smash, any other fighter that gets too close to Fierce Deity Link’s assault can be damaged by the Final Smash as well. When the Final Smash is over, Fierce Deity Link will fall back down to the stage and transform back into Deku Link.

### **Extra Skill**

**Mask Swap:** Deku Link will pull out the Goron Mask and place it over his face. After a brief moment, a magical swirling effect will appear over Deku Link as Deku Link screams in agony. The swirling effect will quickly disappear to reveal Goron Link standing in its place.

## **Unique Traits**

Deku Link is capable of crawling along the stage as well as jumping one additional time in midair.

## **Alternate Costumes**

1. **Default**
2. **Red** - Deku Link’s attire will become red.
3. **Dark Blue** - Deku Link’s attire will become dark blue.
4. **Purple** - Deku Link’s attire will become purple.
5. **White** - Deku Link’s attire will become white.
6. **Pink** - Deku Link’s attire will become pink.
7. **Orange** - Deku Link’s attire will become orange.
8. **Dark Link** - Deku Link’s attire will become black with some shades of gray. Additionally Deku Link’s skin will become a darker gray and his eyes will glow red.
9. **Yellow** - Deku Link’s attire will become yellow.
10. **Brown** - Deku Link’s attire will become brown.

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