Link (Super Smash Bros. Melee)


 * This article discusses the adult form of Link. For his child form, see Young Link. For information about his SSB appearance, see here.

Link is a character in both Super Smash Bros. games.

Pros

 * High range
 * Bombs and Boomerang are excellent projectiles that can disrupt and continue combos
 * Can combo characters fairly well
 * Huge grab range and little startup time for the hookshot
 * Has powerful smash and aerial attaks
 * Good edgeguarder that can utilize projectiles, aerials, tilts, and smashes to keep opponents away
 * Up-B can be a good finisher and edgeguarding tool
 * Can recover via bombs (Bomb recovery) and hookshot to keep him alive longer
 * Shield is special and can block projectiles

Cons

 * Sluggish
 * Easily comboed
 * Bombs can be caught and used against him
 * High lag attacks and moderate startup times can make Link even more sluggish
 * Spammers are easily punished due to the high cooldown time

PAL differences

 * Up+B (Spin Attack) can no longer semi-spike
 * Link can no longer perform the Boomerang Superjump

Combos

 * A good combo to use in one on one battles is to use the boomerang, to momentarily disable the character of any attacks (he will pop into the air), use this momentary cease fire to use a spin attack and send him flying away. You must be quick or else chances are he will attack.