Changes you would like to see done to link.

[stan423321]

Adding an ability to put your own bombs back into hammerspace would be a tiny little addition that would not hurt Link at all, and improve some mindgames, I think.

 

[Ogre_Deity_Link]

Wait, wasn't it confirmed that there's going to be optional moveset changing? This could really change up Link's games, at least B move wise. Who knows, maybe most of the ideas involving the B buttons might be added in!

 

[shrub]

Here's what I want:
- less recovery after a whiffed grab

I agree with almost all of the suggestions here, but this I especially want. When I play my friend who mains Fox, this is the most common way he beats me.

Also, can we actually expect any buffs, or is this just wishful thinking?

 

[Batu]

I agree with almost all of the suggestions here, but this I especially want. When I play my friend who mains Fox, this is the most common way he beats me.

Also, can we actually expect any buffs, or is this just wishful thinking?

Is a good possibility! Remember that the 64 link was the worst character and then in melee he get better... While in brawl he was in the worst group again. I guess we would expect he get better again.

 

[Anonano]

I was impressed by all of the changes I saw in Link today. Insta-fire arrows and faster run speed should be extremely helpful for Link.

His recovery looks the same as Brawl's.

 

[Heavy C4]

Custom moves set for link that are't varients of the normal special mvoes but unique in their own regard.

Like Palentina and Mii's. Seriously, Palentina get unique custom special moves but not link?

 

[Brother AJ]

They were talking about Smash Wii U on Nintendo Treehouse not too long ago, and it looks like it's confirmed that the first few frames of Link's dair IS a meteor smash. I'm not sure if this has been seen elsewhere, but as far as I know it was still being determined whether or not this attack was overpowered. Great to hear regardless. Link is shaping up to be a pretty decent fighter this time around imo, but I suppose nothing is certain at this time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX1lyVtQYCM

Confirmed @ 2:16:05

 

[roymustang1990-]

Is it still possible for link to zair?

 

[Anonano]

Absolutely @ roymustang1990- . Check out the Best Buy Demo Discussion thread for people's impressions of Link (if you haven't already). Zane the Pure has some insights that might interest you in regards to zair.

 

[young grasshopper]

an alternate shield mode (normal shield would still be available) that maintains all normal options except for turning around, jumping (pressing jump would make you dodge), and dashing, at the cost of only protecting you from the front

 

[ShadowLink84]

For custom, I'd like to see Link's Up B be a moving variant.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImucbJghD0M

Something like that...around 33s mark where he charges it up and spins across.
...
I think I might get that game actually.

 

[Dunk Master]

Obviously he needs general quality of life buffs from brawl. Please make him less vulnerable during his multi attacks like up smash and up special. The number of times I have gotten punished in brawl because Link spins his sword too slowly to actually hit the opponent is sickening.

Link has sooooo many potential new moves because of all the items he has in his games. Dare I say more than any other character? So here are some ideas I think would be cool:

1) Squatting should put him in his shielding stance like OoT. He would block projectiles and maybe weaker attacks. His Dtilt could then be the stabbing animation from OoT also.

2) Someone mentioned performing the blade beam attack at 0% with neutral A. I like this idea although I would put it on the Ftilt so you can perform it in one slice rather than the three attacks on neutral.

3) In another thread, someone said using bomb arrows by pulling out a bomb and while holding it shoot an arrow. I like the idea of this mechanic.

4) Bomb jumping is fun.

5) He still has so many items for his variations. fire/ice arrows, ball and chain, bombchus, alternative weapons like biggoron sword or fire rod, deku nuts, and the list goes on.

 

[A_Phoenix_Down]

Personally, I would like to see :

• Faster sword swings / Faster recovery from attacks : This is my biggest thing with Link. There are many moves that wrongly make him vulnerable... and too vulnerable after each attack. I would like to see his attack speed and / or recovery increase.
• Bomb throw length decrease : Bomb jump obviously
• Bomb arrows : Someone came up with this idea in another thread. First, you pull out the bomb and while still holding the bomb, use the arrows to create a bomb arrow. I like it, as it takes valuable time to set it up but is much more powerful than normal arrows as well as better knockback and breaks shield easier.
• Spin Slash (Up-B) Improvement : Just make it go higher. Almost everything about it (except its recovery speed on the ground) is fine with me, I just feel it needs to be tweaked to allow better height climbing while in the air. Better yet, how about the ability to CHARGE the Spin (similar to the move in pretty much all of his games).
• Shield Usage (His actual shield) : I'd like to see a shield bash move put into play. Something unique for him. While holding the block button and pressing A, instead of attempting to grab like all other characters Link will perform a shield bash. The bash has very low range and damage, but can stun and push enemies and is quick to use. Hitting someone who has their shield up will push them back even further.
• Alt-Costumes, Namely Twilight Princess Magic Armor : This has nothing to do with him stat-wise, but since characters are now getting alt-costumes, how cool would it be to dress Link up in that armor?? It should be easy to pull off. Change Link's torso to the armor, change the color of his hat to red (since the armor has red color), and keep the sword and shield the same as it normally is. Notice (if you played the game), I disregarded the crown. Lacking the crown keep it simple but still show that the outfit was inspired by the coolest looking outfit in the game.

 

[A2ZOMG]

Personally I was hoping Link would get the rolling attack as his Dash attack. Which they gave to Snake in Brawl instead. =/

Though the leap strike...I like that. Though I believe that really should have been his F-air.

Then the spin attack should either be invincible or faster startup, a SINGLE CIRCULAR STRIKE on the ground, and when charged shoots magic.

 

[Batu]

I would love to see the vertical spin attack from skyward sword, and with gimp capacities when you hit the enemy.
And this spin attack would activate if link do it while running. :o

 

[Totally Casual]

Faster running animation and jumping, more distance on bombs, faster more far reaching recovery, Smash attacks come out faster and with less lag.

 

[GunGunW]

Bring back the continuous stab move he could do in Melee.