Tier Level?

[Link Lord]

Which tier level do you think Link will be in Brawl? Five choices:

Near-Perfect Tier
High Tier
Mid Tier
Low Tier
Very Low Tier


I think High Tier.

[JawaJedi]

I'd say middle tier, even though I main him.

[Ogre_Deity_Link]

Middle to High Tier. Sadly, to say, I fear Meta-Knight will hold Top Tier along with BROKEN-AS-ALL-HELL Sheik.

[Lunar6]

Middle to High Tier. Sadly, to say, I fear Meta-Knight will hold Top Tier along with BROKEN-AS-ALL-HELL Sheik.

I'd be happy as hell to have at least a decent-playing Meta Knight (he's always been my favorite Kirby character).

On the subject, I don't see Link being on the low tiers this time around. Too much has been improved and refined to complain about what little was lost. He's faster with almost everything, some of his attacks look to be a hair stronger, he seems to maintain his above-average heaviness, and his projectiles (especially his bow it seems) are all improved and/or more refined (I just hope the Gale Boomerang's iconic function doesn't come off as a gimmick). I'll predict it as a good mid-tier spot, assuming not TOO many of the newcomers are ideal for tournies and such.

[pyroroth]

Which tier level do you think Link will be in Brawl? Five choices:

Near-Perfect Tier
High Tier
Mid Tier
Low Tier
Very Low Tier


I think High Tier.

I think it's a bit too early to try and determine tiers when there's still 20 characters that we don't know about.

[FrozenHero]

I think Link will be at least High Tier. He can block projectiles while standing still, his spin attack is amazing and he has only gotten better since Melee.

[A S C E N D]

mid or high. can't be too sure until brawl is released...

[suzuki brawl]

low tier or mid tier

[Izaw]

Does it matter -.-?

[XACE-K]

Middle to High Tier.

[A S C E N D]

Does it matter -.-?
to some people it does, not to me tho. i've never payed much attention to the tiers.

[Doodle2000]

mad tier!! :P

[HiIH]

Kick *** tier, obv.

[Smashbros_7]

I think Link will be at least High Tier. He can block projectiles while standing still, his spin attack is amazing and he has only gotten better since Melee.

WRONG! Gimpy said his up b has become far worse than before. Other pros agree on this.

[Lunar6]

^But they also agree everything else has been made at least a tad better. The way I see it, he was improved noticeably, but no more than necessary (necessary as in becoming a more well-balanced character overall like Mario). In that sense, he has no more glaring weaknesses since his recovery doesn't suck like in SSB64, and he's not as laggy or slow as he was in SSBM.

[pyroroth]

^But they also agree everything else has been made at least a tad better. The way I see it, he was improved noticeably, but no more than necessary (necessary as in becoming a more well-balanced character overall like Mario). In that sense, he has no more glaring weaknesses since his recovery doesn't suck like in SSB64, and he's not as laggy or slow as he was in SSBM.

Yea, his biggest buff was probably his speed imo.

[Aeramis]

I think it is too early to tell but I really think he has alot of promise this time around and wouldn't be surprised if he ended up high tier or in the upper mid tier.

[Eternal phoenix Fire]

Middle to High Tier. Sadly, to say, I fear Meta-Knight will hold Top Tier along with BROKEN-AS-ALL-HELL Sheik.


Even though these things can't be predicted, Link isn't going to be in the upper class, unfortunately. Also, Meta Knight isn't even close to Top tier. For christ sake, me or Timmy couldn't kill with him before 150% minimum. Meta Knight may have fast attacks, but he has average agility, light weight, and extremely low knock back on all of his attacks.

[Lunar6]

Even though these things can't be predicted, Link isn't going to be in the upper class, unfortunately. Also, Meta Knight isn't even close to Top tier. For christ sake, me or Timmy couldn't kill with him before 150% minimum. Meta Knight may have fast attacks, but he has average agility, light weight, and extremely low knock back on all of his attacks.

So was Jiggly puff for the most part, and they made that thing a mid-tier. The way I see it, Metaknight's something of the sort with B-Moves that are actually a little more reliable.

[lorddave551]

tier list isn't a big deal, its mostly skill that matters. Otherwise i guess i'd put link in the middle tier since he tends to have a more balanced game.

[Tatsujinken]

It's going to be really weird using Brawl Link... I already have some "issues" with him, namely his Up+B being nerfed and his Hero's Bow automatically shooting fully charged arrows (meaning you can't hold on to them for as long as you want anymore). But hey, as long as Link doesn't suck as bad as he did in SSB64 then I'll be happy.

[W.Jr]

i'll give him mid tier

[Aurashade]

tier list isn't a big deal, its mostly skill that matters. Otherwise i guess i'd put link in the middle tier since he tends to have a more balanced game.

One of the few people in this thread that have common sense. Tiers mean nothing, and if you're going to play a character because of tier, you have no skill or taste.

[Link92693]

I think mid-high tier because from what ive seen hes much faster this time around. O well ive been maining him since super smash bros 64 anyway and nothings gonna change lol

[Santini]

Probably around middle. His recovery doesn't seem too great.

But I wouldn't even want him too high because then everyone would main him like Fox.

[Link Lord]

Probably around middle. His recovery doesn't seem too great.

But I wouldn't even want him too high because then everyone would main him like Fox.

I agree with you on that.


EDIT: I also agree with you, Aurashade. I just couldn't find a better way to say "How Much Respect Do You Think Link Will Get In Brawl?" without making it so long or sound so weird.

[Aurashade]

EDIT: I also agree with you, Aurashade. I just couldn't find a better way to say "How Much Respect Do You Think Link Will Get In Brawl?" without making it so long or sound so weird.

Oh, really? Wow, you're much smarter than I made you out to be. Congrats.

[Smashbros_7]

Link overall is so awesome, stronger than Toon Link to say the least!

[Santini]

Link overall is so awesome, stronger than Toon Link to say the least!

Yeah, but Toon Link is way faster and seems to have a much better recovery.

But I really hope there isn't too much of a difference between them. If TL is way better, I might be tempted to switch over. But I really don't want to.

[Link Lord]

Oh, really? Wow, you're much smarter than I made you out to be. Congrats.

Thank you, Aurashade.

[Lunar6]

Probably around middle. His recovery doesn't seem too great.

I didn't see any particular issues with his recovery at all. In midair, the move seems pretty identical to Melee's, which was at least better than his SSB64 recovery. They aren't stupid enough to repeat the same issue a second time.

[Aurashade]

I didn't see any particular issues with his recovery at all. In midair, the move seems pretty identical to Melee's, which was at least better than his SSB64 recovery. They aren't stupid enough to repeat the same issue a second time.

Link's recovery is NOT an attack, get over it.

[iron blade]

High tier. He's strong, has decent projectiles, much better recovery, and is a lot faster now. The fact that he is heavy and isn't knocked off easily doesn't hurt either.

[Aurashade]

High tier. He's strong, has decent projectiles, much better recovery, and is a lot faster now. The fact that he is heavy and isn't knocked off easily doesn't hurt either.

Fast heavy what? That makes little sense, not only is Link faster, but by making him so, he has given up his weight. He's pretty much a lightweight now, as far as movement goes. By my predictions his attack speed has only increased by a small amount, so don't ever say he's heavy. You're all making too big a deal out of this tier thing, its some serious poppycock.

[LinkNSnake4Main]

Middle to High Tier. Sadly, to say, I fear Meta-Knight will hold Top Tier along with BROKEN-AS-ALL-HELL Sheik.


I'm saying Middle-High Tier as well.

But at your Sheik comment, if you've seen any video footage, or read any reviews from the pros, S\he has been nerfed like crazy.

[Kronzo]

Meh probably low mid tier or high low tier.

[denisuki~]

bottom tier LOLOLOLOL

seriously, wait for the game to come out, jesus

[Colaya]

bottom tier LOLOLOLOL

seriously, wait for the game to come out, jesus

>_> .... It is already out......


Edit: And also, why is everyone saying that Link's recovery has been nerfed? o-o

I thought his Spin Attack was even better for recovery now....

[HiIH]

You can't directional air dodge to clawshot, since directional air dodging has been taken out to eliminate wavedashing.

This is unfortunate, yet if there is a possibility of a bomb jump (or even an easier bomb jump), not to mention the awesomeness of the clawshot to up B, then Link will still have one of the better recoveries in the game.

[denisuki~]

>_> .... It is already out......


Edit: And also, why is everyone saying that Link's recovery has been nerfed? o-o

I thought his Spin Attack was even better for recovery now....

It is but none of the people that make the retarded threads have played it, I don't see many Japanese here, maybe 1-2 people tops have purchased it, plus to decide tiers you should really play a while.

You're worse than them if you defend them.