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Y. Link Match Up Discussion. Ask Questions Here!
- Thread starter rhan
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Laijin
Smash Hero
I know lol.
Why would you want to approach with Young Link? hahahahaha.
Thats a funny joke.
Why would you want to approach with Young Link? hahahahaha.
Thats a funny joke.
ChivalRuse
Smash Hero
Flowchart Young Link.
1. Chuck bombs/rangs.
2. Stuff all approaches with f-smash.
3. Drink milk and wait for them to respawn.
1. Chuck bombs/rangs.
2. Stuff all approaches with f-smash.
3. Drink milk and wait for them to respawn.
Ocean
Smash Master
- Joined
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excuse me, i believe you're in the wrong thread.
ChivalRuse
Smash Hero
I was in the scrubby Young Link player mindset. I think I took it a bit overboard. Lol.
Laijin
Smash Hero
Actually his F-smash is not that bad. Jash had this theory before he quit and I'm starting to agree with him.
choknater
Smash Obsessed
i really like bair
what is the fsmash theory?
what is the fsmash theory?
Laijin
Smash Hero
That its actually useful in certain situations. You can catch them off a tech, to punish, etc etc. I'm gonna start looking for ways to replace d-smash with it in some cases.
ChivalRuse
Smash Hero
One thing that's cool about f-smash is that you can "hit confirm" it into the second hit (assuming they don't CC). Lol.
Laijin
Smash Hero
Rhan. Why not give it a try before dismissing it. Its not that bad lol.
ChivalRuse
Smash Hero
The second hit has so much range past where his body originally started. It's a great move for tricking people into thinking they're at a safe distance, then hitting them anyway.
Lordydennek
Smash Ace
F-smash only works on floaties. and only when they are NOT touching the ground. in all other cases dsmash. you can use it for mindgames but only sparingly
Laijin
Smash Hero
f-smash works on everyone. Its not for spamming though. Its a legit kill move. Knowing this, I'll try to incorporate it into my game more
ChivalRuse
Smash Hero
D-smash is dumb and generic. Go for something cool for once in your life! 
Laijin
Smash Hero
Flame Spikes are sooooo useless.
Most useless move ever. It actually pisses me off sometimes when I'm trying to kill someone with a d-air, but end up flame spiking them instead
Most useless move ever. It actually pisses me off sometimes when I'm trying to kill someone with a d-air, but end up flame spiking them instead
Same. It's irritating. But I've learned to deal with it. Like I said before I never plan it really they just happen. You just have to plan for if it does happen or not.
But yeah I try to just play smart now rather then flashy. But for some reason whenever I start to think I play worse. >_>
I have no effing idea why..
But yeah I try to just play smart now rather then flashy. But for some reason whenever I start to think I play worse. >_>
I have no effing idea why..
Ocean
Smash Master
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ChivalRuse
Smash Hero
Well, at least stop losing to Zelda. Lol.
Lordydennek
Smash Ace
Fsmash can be cc grabbed by all ffers. easily. or hit out of. floaties can even cc grab it. its too dangerous. dsmash is by far the safer and better option. better angle after the hit. faster. easier to cc into for ylink. and a possiblity of sheild poke. its just a better move
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHOAxGowPig
YAY YOUNG LINK IN TEAMS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHOAxGowPig
YAY YOUNG LINK IN TEAMS
ChivalRuse
Smash Hero
Spacing f-smash so that only the second hit connects is awesome.
AlcyoNite
Smash Champion
we talked about this ocean
WE TALKED ABOUT THIS
WE TALKED ABOUT THIS
Laijin
Smash Hero
You lost to Epseon? I'm pretty sure I like..3 stocked him while I was ridiculously drunk about a month ago with my Young Link. :D
He mains Peach though.
He mains Peach though.
Laijin
Smash Hero
Bro. Its alright. We're here to help you out with that.
We got your back
We got your back
ChivalRuse
Smash Hero
YL ***** Zelda like 70-30. But you have to know how to play the matchup. Always strike Yoshi's/FoD. Never approach. Lol.
Lordydennek
Smash Ace
This is the only time i condone fsmash.
Btw skler is right about using ylinks and links dthrow near the edge. ppl never roll towards it and if they do its a free tech chase dsmash. real ****.
btw. i really think that ylink is better than link. does anyone else hold that view?
ChivalRuse
Smash Hero
Axe's Link is awesome. Makes me want to play him.
Lordydennek
Smash Ace
Didnt know axe had one! nice. I try both chars out. always do better with ylink cept against samus.
So my ylink is getting pretty deadly. forced my friend to play his fox more bcuz i aggravate his sheik too much
ylink in teams is beast....like....legit.
So my ylink is getting pretty deadly. forced my friend to play his fox more bcuz i aggravate his sheik too much
ylink in teams is beast....like....legit.
ChivalRuse
Smash Hero
Yeah. I'm pretty sure YL is a significantly better character in teams than in singles (unless you're up against double Fox or double Falcon; lol).
V3ctorMan
Smash Champion
*sigh* allrite... Rhan/Laijin.. gimme somewhere to start... I guess i'm a work on my Young Link...(for real) this time..............
Plz respond... (somebody)
Plz respond... (somebody)
ChivalRuse
Smash Hero
Ooh. Vman's YL! 
Laijin can give you good advice. Take it from me - his YL is amazing.
Laijin can give you good advice. Take it from me - his YL is amazing.
KirbyKaze
Smash Legend
Throw crap at people.
-Sinister-
Smash Ace
lol wut's this?
Start by reading Laijin's guide on how to kill. Then watch jash's combo video for basics.
As for actually playing him. He's fairly simular to Link. Most of the combos they have are the same. Just the finishings are different. So you could use Germ's playstyle as a base too. But Young Link is more about playing campy using your two main projectiles (bombs/boomerang) to rack damage and create an opening to strike. Bombs lead into any aieral and boomerang (depending how close you are) can too. If you are able to connect a boomerang point black it has a great amount of stun to link and adds 16%.
Upon recovery Young Link has incredible reach but is very vulnerable. What I do to prevent edge hogging/gaurding is upon recovery I just fire of an arrow (or try to aim it so it'll either connect with the edge or go just above it). The up B gives great horizontal or vertical distance. It depends on how you're trying to recover at the time.
Differences between Young Link and Link:
-yl's bombs have a longer fuse but have multiple hits (I believe 4 compaired to Link's 1 or 2).
-up b has multiple hits instead of one powerful one.
-dash attack sends away instead of upward.
-d-smash sends away instead of upward.
-yl's arrows give more stun.
-yl's boomerang can be angled how Link angles his (and at sharper angles).
-Nair is about the same when it comes to damage and knockback. Link's last longer and has a faint hitbox when retracted.
And my thumbs hurt. Laijin can take over...
*on mobile internet*
As for actually playing him. He's fairly simular to Link. Most of the combos they have are the same. Just the finishings are different. So you could use Germ's playstyle as a base too. But Young Link is more about playing campy using your two main projectiles (bombs/boomerang) to rack damage and create an opening to strike. Bombs lead into any aieral and boomerang (depending how close you are) can too. If you are able to connect a boomerang point black it has a great amount of stun to link and adds 16%.
Upon recovery Young Link has incredible reach but is very vulnerable. What I do to prevent edge hogging/gaurding is upon recovery I just fire of an arrow (or try to aim it so it'll either connect with the edge or go just above it). The up B gives great horizontal or vertical distance. It depends on how you're trying to recover at the time.
Differences between Young Link and Link:
-yl's bombs have a longer fuse but have multiple hits (I believe 4 compaired to Link's 1 or 2).
-up b has multiple hits instead of one powerful one.
-dash attack sends away instead of upward.
-d-smash sends away instead of upward.
-yl's arrows give more stun.
-yl's boomerang can be angled how Link angles his (and at sharper angles).
-Nair is about the same when it comes to damage and knockback. Link's last longer and has a faint hitbox when retracted.
And my thumbs hurt. Laijin can take over...
*on mobile internet*
ChivalRuse
Smash Hero
Rhan, you're awesome. I'm so mad I haven't played with you yet.