
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Link is from the Zelda Series and ranks as a A Tier Pick (Strong). This How To Play Link Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This character is in the Super Heavy Weight Class and has a Average Run Speed, Slow Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Link by playing as Bowser in the VS. Game Mode.
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Air Speed | |
Fall Speed | |
Run Speed | |
Dash Speed |
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Super Heavy
Rank: 18-21
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Slow
Rank: 69-70
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![]() Fall Speed
Average
Rank: 36-40
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![]() Run Speed
Average
Rank: 63
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![]() Dash Speed
Average
Rank: 29-34
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Super Smash Blog Entry
Link has been redesigned to match his appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. He can now pick up arrows he's fired, and his bombs have been upgraded to remote bombs, so you can set them off when the timing is just right!
Link Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Link in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Link is Weak Against are Pikachu and Wolf. However, Link is Strong Against Ganondorf, King K. Rool, and Incineroar.
Link Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Link Moves based on Frame Startup (How fast the move is), this includes Neutral, Dash, Tilt, Smash, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.
Best Moves | Frame |
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UpB | 7 |
Bair | 9 |
Nair, Usmash | 10 |
Technique | Description |
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Special Move Input | Some special moves will change depending on how you press the button. |
Final Smash | Description |
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Ancient Bow and Arrow | Link shoots his opponents with a powerful arrow shot from the Ancient Bow. |

All Alternate Link Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Link
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Link based on their Moves and playstyle.
Best Link Spirits | Spirit Name |
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Primary Spirit | Sirius |
Support Slot 1 | Shine Sprite |
Support Slot 2 | Wind Fish |
Support Slot 3 | Hard Man |
Improves weapon attacks and all special move power.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Link In SSBU
You can Unlock Link from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - Villager route (World of Light)
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Original 8
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play Bowser
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Link HERE.
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