Link (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)


 * This article is about Link's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. For other uses, see Link.

Link (, Rinku) was confirmed for Super Smash Bros. Brawl at E3 2006. His graphics have been completely revamped from his Super Smash Bros. Melee form, since his new look is derived from the Wii game, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess as opposed to the Nintendo 64 game, Ocarina of Time.

His B moves have been changed to fit the style of Twilight Princess. Additionally, he now has a taunt where he summons a fairy along with one where he strikes a pose.

Link's On-Screen Appearance has changed since SSB; he now arrives in from a whirlwind, a reference to the original Legend of Zelda.

Pros:

 * Good range on most attacks
 * Neutral Aerial is a decent Sex Kick
 * Long Duration and high Knockback on Up and Down Aerials
 * Multiple useful projectiles
 * Ranged Grab
 * Tether Recovery Option
 * Good falling speed
 * Boomerang draws opponent in when returning
 * Can Fast Fall very well
 * Excellent at edgeguarding with many techniques
 * Up-B is a good finisher and edgeguarding tool
 * Can recover via bombs (Bomb recovery) and hookshot to keep him alive longer
 * His Hylian Shield can act on it's own and defend against projectiles when standing stationary

Cons:

 * Most powerful attacks are fairly slow
 * Long landing lag on Down Aerial
 * Spin attack is weak if uncharged
 * Slow grab recovery if it misses opponent
 * Boomerang deals no damage when returning

Changes from Melee to Brawl

 * Hero's Bow charges faster, and fires longer uncharged
 * New Side B: Gale Boomerang
 * Spin Attack can be charged in the ground, but no longer semi-spikes
 * Attacks slightly faster and long-ranged, but a little weaker
 * Up-B can be charged, aiding his sub-par recovery
 * Overall, he is faster.

Role In the Subspace Emissary
Link's role begins with him walking through a forest with his fairy companion (Navi?). Upon reaching the Master Sword's resting place, Link pulls the sword from its pedestal, wielding it once more. In a clearing of the forest is a napping Yoshi, who Link and his fairy companion at first pay no mind to. However, the Halberd soon flies over the clearing, dropping shadowbugs which soon form into Primid. At this point, Link and Yoshi form a team and battle through the enemies while in pursuit of the Halberd, only to lose their aforementioned target as it flies far off into the distance, though they quickly continue their pursuit.

Link's next appearance plays out depending on which Princess is saved earlier on in the story. If Peach was saved, Link and Yoshi do battle with a Shadowbug clone of Peach (who had recently been turned into a trophy by Bowser). Upon defeating the clone of Peach, Link is attacked by Mario, who witnessed the defeat of Peach's copy, apparently mistaking it for the real Peach. Then Link and Yoshi fights him and Pit. If Zelda is saved earlier on, then it is she who is cloned, and Mario and Pit fight the clone of her, and must then fend off an attack by Link and Yoshi. After the defeat of Link and Yoshi/Mario and Pit, Dedede arrives in a cart, and then snatches the trophies of the fallen duo. Fortunately, Kirby (who had accompanied Peach/Zelda earlier) appears and retrieves the two trophies, reviving them. Upon revival, Link/Pit then fires an arrow at the incoming cart, crippling it. The five characters then form an alliance and pursue Dedede.

Link later appears after the team makes its way to the desert, where they aid another group (consisting of Marth, Ike, the Ice Climbers, Lucas, and the Pokemon Trainer) in fighting off the Subspace Army. Link helps the other heroes throughout the rest of the story.

Event Matches

 * Event 10: All Star Regulars- Choose your character and take on the "original 8" fighters, two at a time.
 * Event 18: Dark Link Duel- Link faces the shadowy Dark Link in a 200% Stamina Match.
 * Event 33: The Evil King's Descent- KO Link, Zelda, and Pit on Hyrule Temple as Ganondorf.

Co-Op Event Matches

 * Event 7: Dark Squad Duel- Playing as Link and Samus, defeat your dark forms in a 200 HP Stamina match on bridge of Eldin.
 * Event 13: A Tender and Tough Blade- Take Turns KOing enemies as Marth and Ike on Hyrule Temple. Your three opponents are Link, Meta Knight, and Ganondorf.
 * Event 21: The Real All-Star Brawl- Select your character and take on the entire roster on Battlefield.

Special Movements
Taunts

Up: Twirls his sword twice and sheaths it. Seems to have invincibility properties (Same as his Twilight Princess "Victory Pose", the one he does after he defeats a boss.)

Side: Takes out a fairy that flies around him.

Down: Poses, like from SSB64.

On-Screen Appearance: Appears in a whirlwind.