Link (SSF2)

Link is a veteran starter character in Super Smash Flash 2 who first appeared in Version 0.4 of the game. His sprites are custom-made and are based on his appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His moveset is largely taken from the same game with a few minor changes, such as his dash attack from Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U and his unique Bomb Arrows.

Link is currently ranked 7th in the tier list for Version 1.3 of the game. He has a highly flexible and effective zoning game due to his array of projectiles at his disposal, including arrows, Bombs, and his Gale Boomerang, all of which can be used in multiple ways depending on the situation. These tools give him a very strong, non-committal edgeguarding game as well. For a character who specializes in zoning, he also has a decent combo game and a large variety of powerful finishers, such as forward air, up air, down air, forward smash, and down smash. Having disjointed range only further accents his close range game. His survivability is also quite high due to his above average weight and his recovery move, Spin Attack, covering a good distance while being notoriously difficult to edgeguard.

However, his weight, combined with his high falling speed, make him susceptible to combos and chain-grabs himself. His mobility is sluggish and his frame data is not the best, hampering his approach options while allowing faster characters to quickly overwhelm him if they can close the distance. He is also strongly affected by this game's more lenient power shielding mechanics, allowing experienced players to partially nullify his zoning game by just reflecting his projectiles back at him, forcing him out of his comfort zone.

Link's weaknesses barely put a damper on his strengths, leaving him just short of top tier.