- 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 12, 2018 during E3 2018.
When unlocked, he is fought at Pirate Ship.
Contents
Attributes
Strengths
- Very fast dash speed.
- Can wall jump.
- High priority attacks.
- Most of his attacks have disjointed hitboxes, as he wields a sword.
- Has 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.
- His Back Throw is one of the strongest in the game in terms of knockback.
Weaknesses
- Lightweight and floaty, being very easy to launch.
- Most of Aerial Attacks have considerable ending lag.
- Lacks reliable setups for combos at close range, relying too much on projectile setups.
- Lack of proper KO moves.
- 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.
- Below average recovery, lacking a good aerial movement and reliable recovery move.
- 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 SSBWU/3DS
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 (Half-Moon Slash): 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 (Two Part Slash): 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 (Sword Plant): 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:
- Up Throw:
- Down Throw:
Special Moves
| Toon Link's Special Moves | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brawl | SSBWU/3DS | 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: A fairy comes out and flies around him as he stares at it in bewilderment.
- Side Taunt: He attacks with his sword randomly as if warding something off.
On-Screen Appearance
An anime-like explosion occurs as Toon Link steps out.
Idle Poses
Victory Poses
In competitive play
To be added
Palette Swaps
Gallery
Toon Link with Bowser on Bridge of Eldin.
Several Toon Link with a Heart Container on The Great Cave Offensive.
Toon Link with Beast Ganon on Beast Ganon's battleground.
Toon Link along with Min Min in the new Spring Stadium stage.
External links
43 Toon Link – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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