Link

SSBB Character Guide - Link

Link

First appeared in: The Legend of Zelda
Veteran fighter: Yes. SSB & SSBM
Class type: Mid-weight
Fighting type: All-round
Clone: Yes. Toon Link

How to unlock:
Starting Character

Moveset:
A set:
  A:
    Damage: 4-12
  Side-A:
    Damage: 13
  Up-A:
    Damage: 9
  Down-A:
    Damage: 12

A charged set:
  Side-A:
    Damage: 15-44
  Up-A:
    Damage: 4-23
  Down-A:
    Damage: 14-19

B set:
  B: Hero's Bow. Press and hold to charge the bow.
    Damage: 4-12
  Side-B: Gale Boomerang. Throws a boomerang that uses wind to extend
          its reach vertically.
    Damage: 5-12
  Up-B: Spin Attack. Uses magic to create a hurricane like spin with
        his sword. This attack can be charged.
    Damage: 12-19
  Down-B: Bomb. Pulls out a bomb. Press A to throw. The bombs can hurt
          you and will automatically detonate after 7 seconds.
    Damage: 8

Grab set:
Link's a little different, in that he uses his Clawshot to grab opponents, giving him greater grab reach.
  A:
    Damage: 2
  Side:
    Damage: 7
  Up:
    Damage: 7
  Down:
    Damage: 7

Aerial set:
  A:
    Damage: 10
  Side-A:
    Damage: 12-21
  Up-A:
    Damage: 15
  Down-A:
    Damage: 18

Final Smash - Triforce Slash:
A beam will shoot out of links eye. If this hits an opponent, Link will then proceed to unleash a devastating series of slashes on them. 75 damage easy, with an almost guaranteed KO.

Strategy:
Keep some distance and hail them with your various projectile attacks. When they get in close, use a well-timed double side smash attack to send them flying. Link is a fairly balanced character, but if you can master him he jumps in rank. Don't forget to come down hard by using his powerful down aerial attack.

Defense strategy:
Don't let Link control the pace of the battle. Get in close and try to catch him off guard. When he swings, dodge to the other side, as his swings leave him open for just a second, especially his smashes. Don't let him use too many projectiles, unless you are confident in your ability to dodge and counter from a distance.

From SuperCheats.com Forum:

Here are some extra comments from the members of our forums for Link...

The legendary green-cladded hero has starred in some of the greatest games off all time and has returned for his third Smash Bros. game. Taking the look from his Twilight Princess incarnation isntead of the Ocarina of Time one from the previous beat-em-ups, he is now stronger then before with weapons taken from his most recent adventure. His swordplay and long ranged items makes him a formiddable force, but the equipment also acts against him to make him slightly sluggish.

Special Moves
Standard:Hero's Bow. Link pulls out his bow and an arrow, then fires. Holding the button for a bit allows the arrow to fire further, faster and cause more damage.

Side: Gale Boomerang. Link throws a boomerang granted wind control by the Gods. It injures on the way out and draws opponents towards Link on the way back in.

Up: Sword Spin. Link spins his sword round at a rapid pace, creating upwards movement that he can use for recovery. He can now charge the attack to cause more damage.

Down: Bombs. Pressing the button once pulls out a bomb. The bomb acts like an item, so it is thown with the normal attack button. Link can't pull out bombs while holding another item.

Final Smash: Triforce Slash. Traps an opponent inside the triforce and attacks furiously with the Master Sword.