- This article is about Toon Link's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For other uses, see Toon Link.
| “ | He's smaller and faster than Link. His bombs explode with a unique anime-style. For his Final Smash, he emits light from his left hand and any opponents hit by it are trapped in the Triforce, subject to a punishing gauntlet of attacks. | ” |
| —Description from the Super Smash Blog. | ||
Toon Link is a veteran fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, first playable in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He was confirmed to return on June 12th, 2018 during E3 2018.
When unlocked, he is fought at Pirate Ship.
Attributes[]
Strengths[]
- Fastest mobility of the three Links.
- Can wall jump.
- High priority attacks.
- Most of his attacks have disjointed hitboxes, as he wields a sword.
- Has a tether recovery, as well extended grab range.
- His projectiles contribute to a very unique combo game, which combined with his Grab Aerial allows him to do quick pokes or punishes.
- Hylian Shield can block almost any projectile when standing still, walking or crouching. No damage will be taken whatsoever.
- Down Aerial can Meteor Smash.
- Many moves have KO power, including Forward Aerial, Up Aerial, Down Aerial (when sweetspotted), Back Throw, Spin Attack, and all Smash Attacks.
- Down Smash and Side Tilt can 2 frame.
- His Back Throw is one of the strongest in the game in terms of knockback.
Weaknesses[]
- Fairly lightweight and floaty, being easy to launch.
- Most Aerial Attacks have considerable ending lag, most notably his forward aerial.
- Lacks reliable setups for combos at close range, relying too much on projectile setups.
- Down Aerial can suicide if used off-stage.
- Can be hurt by his Bombs if they explode while holding them and opponents can pick up Toon Link's Bombs and use it against him.
- When using up special in mid air, he cannot use any other moves until hanging on a ledge or landing on ground for a second.
Summary[]
Changes from 3DS/Wii U[]
Attributes[]
Ground Attacks[]
- Toon Link has a new forward smash in which he performs a backhand upward swing.
Aerial Attacks[]
Grabs and Throws[]
Special Attacks[]
Moveset[]
Ground Attacks[]
Normal[]
- Neutral Attack: Overhead slash that launches foes up and away.
- Forward Tilt: Area-of-effect overhead sword slash that knocks foes away within range.
- Up Tilt: Upward sword slash that pops opponents up.
- Down Tilt: Low sword slash from kneeling position; can trip.
- Dash Attack: Triple sword slash combo that culminates with knockback.
Smash Attacks[]
- Forward Smash: Low to high upward swing with high damage that launches foes.
- Up Smash: Air slash that launches enemies up.
- Down Smash: Crouch with sword sweep.
Other attacks[]
- Floor Attack (Front):
- Floor Attack (Back):
- Floor Attack (Trip):
- Ledge Attack:
Aerial Attacks[]
- Neutral Aerial: Front and rear slash; good for defense.
- Forward Aerial: Upward swing with knockback.
- Back Aerial: Spin and slash, knocking foes back.
- Up Aerial: Upward sword thrust that launches foes up; great range considering Link's jump height and double-jump.
- Down Aerial: Downward sword thrust that can meteor smash.
Grabs and Throws[]
- Grab: Hookshot snare; Can be used to grab onto a ledge as well.
- Forward Throw:
- Back Throw: Opponent is yeeted behind Toon Link. Can kill earlier than most back throws.
- Up Throw: Opponent is pulled up, followed by a quick sword swing upwards.
- Down Throw: Opponent is thrown down, followed by Toon Link ground-pounding them. Can be used as a combo starter.
Special Moves[]
| Toon Link's Special Moves | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brawl | 3DS/Wii U | Ultimate | ||
| Standard Special | Hero's Bow | |||
| Side Special | Boomerang | |||
| Up Special | Spin Attack | |||
| Down Special | Bomb | |||
| Final Smash | Triforce Slash | |||
Taunts[]
- Up Taunt: Takes out his wand and does whirls it around.
- Down Taunt: He attacks with his sword randomly as if warding something off.
- Side Taunt: A fairy comes out and flies around him as he stares at it in bewilderment.
On-Screen Appearance[]
- An anime-like explosion occurs as Toon Link steps out.
Idle Poses[]
- Looks around cautiously.
- Taps his foot on the ground.
Victory Poses[]
- Left: Conducts using the Wind Waker before striking a pose similar to his official artwork from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
- Up: Chases a pig and catches it. Upon catching a pig, he holds it above his head. Whilst balancing on one foot, he occasionally starts to lose balance before steadying himself.
- Right: Tries to catch a pig, but ends up tripping and falling on his bottom. He then proceeds to rub his bottom for the rest of the victory pose while smiling sheepishly.
In competitive play[]
Toon Link is seen as one of the most underrepresented characters in the game, seeing the least amount of tournament play of the the three Links. In the early months of Ultimate's release, he was seen as mid-tier and the worst of the three Links. But in Japan, Toon Link's representation stayed very strong thanks to players such as Ri-ma, Sigma and Lv.1. These players have been consistently getting Top 8 and Top 16 at some of the biggest tournaments there, including the second-largest Japanese tournament, Umebura Japan Major 2019, and several Sumabato and other Umebura events.
Because of this, Toon Link is notably viewed as high-tier among select top players, such as Goblin and Nairo. Later, update 7.0.0 noticeably strengthened Toon Link's down smash and increased his grab aerial's active frames, as well as granting him a handful of quality of life buffs. These improvements allow him more viability in the current meta of Ultimate, with more players seeing his strengths over the other two Links.
Classic Mode: The Teamwork of Courage[]
Toon Link fights alongside two CPU Toon Link teammates in all of his battles, likely referencing The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes. Toon Link fights characters from different universes in each stage.
Role in World of Light[]
Although Toon Link does not appear in the World of Light opening cutscene, he was vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (except Kirby) when Galeem unleashed his beams of light.
Toon Link is unlocked in the Forest Hill sub-area of The Light Realm. To awaken him, the player must activate a nearby switch which extends the bridge and defeat the spirit of Zelda (Breath of the Wild) that's in front of him.
Palette Swaps[]
| # | Color | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green | Toon Link's design from The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. |
| 2 | Red | Based on Red Link from The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords. |
| 3 | Blue | Based on Blue Link from The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords. |
| 4 | Purple | Based on Purple Link from The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords. |
| 5 | Brown | Based on Link's old-fashioned appearance in The Legend of Zelda. |
| 6 | Black | Based on Dark Link. |
| 7 | Grey | Based on equipping a Blue Ring in The Legend of Zelda. |
| 8 | Teal | Based on Link's appearance in The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Toon Link is the 2nd character to be a character's 2nd clone, following Dr. Mario.
External links[]
43 Toon Link – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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