Link

Link
Item Needed	Master Sword
Powers Given	Sword, dash attack, shield, arrows and bombs.
Tier	2
Game Style
Additional Properties
Size	1x1

Link is the form the player turns into in Super Mario Maker 2 after obtaining a Master Sword. It is based on the protagonist of the same name in the Legend of Zelda franchise.

Overview

Link was added to the game as part of the version 2.0 update in. Link is equipped with various weapons, such as a sword, bow & arrow, shield, and bombs.

Link is only available in the Super Mario Bros. game style.

Mechanics

Basic Abilities

Master Sword

/

Link will swing the Master Sword, using it against enemies.

Dash Attack

+ /

Link will jog in place, then after a second, he'll dash while having the Master Sword pointed at his direction, attacking enemies while running.

Down Thrust

(in midair)

Link will pause in midair and will strike downward while the Master Sword is in front of him. This can be helpful to attack a row of a stack of enemies.

Hylian Shield

(while standing)

The Hylian Shield will be able to block most objects.

Bow & Arrows

Hold / and release to shoot (Aim by tilting or )

Link will be able to aim the bow in 3 directions:

• Diagonal Upwards
• Forward
• Diagonal Downward

Bombs

+ / (release to throw)

Link will pull out a bomb and it will explode in 3.5 seconds. Link's bombs behave very similarly to a stationary Bob-omb in that they will destroy Destructible Blocks or kill most enemies when exploding. In the Night Ground theme, Link's bombs will grow legs and walk forward until they hit a wall.

Advanced Abilities

Air Stalling

To Be Added

Carrying Items

To Be Added

Pogo Sticking

To Be Added

Shield Bumping

To Be Added

Appearance

The Link form is unique, in that the default form for all players is completely identical (green), however, when obtained in multiplayer each player takes on a unique color.

Gallery

The Link mystery costume.

The Toon Link mystery costume.

The Totem Link mystery costume.

The Wolf Link mystery costume.

Trivia

• Despite making its proper debut as a form in Super Mario Maker 2, Link was also available as a Mystery Costume in Super Mario Maker including variations based on Toon Link, Totem Link and Wolf Link.
• While the player is in Link form, music from the first Legend of Zelda can be heard.
  • Ground, Sky, Forest, Underwater, Desert, and Snow play the Overworld Theme.
  • Underground, and Ghost House play the Dungeon Theme.
  • Airship, and Castle play the Final Dungeon Theme.

• Additionally, certain Sound Effects will also change:
  • Peaceful Music becomes "Great Fairy Fountain" from A Link to the Past.
  • Bonus Music becomes "Horse Race" from Ocarina of Time.
  • Boss Music becomes "Battle Area" from Zelda II: Adventure of Link.
  • Final Boss becomes "Dark Link Battle" from Zelda II: Adventure of Link.

See Also

v • eSuper Mario Maker 2
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