Smash 4: Art of Link - Part 1

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*HERE ARE THE TIMESTAMPS FOR THE DIFFERENT CATEGORIES THIS VIDEO SHOWCASES* 2:44 Moveset 2:49 Fast Falling Ability 3:46 Hylian Shield 4:47 Jab 6:44 Down Tilt 7:25 Forward Tilt 8:04 Up Tilt 8:41 Mario aka Up Smash 9:17 Down Smash 9:44 Forward Smash 10:22 Dash Attack 10:35 Neutral Air 12:37 Back Air 14:40 Forward Air 16:58 Ledge Options 18:00 Up Air 19:20 Down Air 21:57 A-Cancel + Ledge Option 22:13 Zair 24:00 Spin Attack 26:00 Instant Tether

[@IzAwSmash]

Thank you!

[@matthewlove2473]

ArT oF wAr Villager, since he can simply negate link's traps, and out space link with the slingshot.

[@YourAverageLink]

That Mario bit was unnecessary. His up smash is overrated.

[@BoomPewProductions]

DuckOfBlubber I

[@M-totker2z2]

where to find that skin you use?

[@toyotagaming]

Izaw's art of videos makes me think every character is top tier lol

[@pinguhero4311]

That's the idea

[@alexhenke8166]

Sees art of link: REJOICE Sees 26 minutes: YES Sees part 1: YESSSSSSS

[@okami7847]

Alex Henke Exactly my thoughts.

[@angolin9352]

Show me your moves, Izaw.

[@thatonecanto]

I wanna like but I don't wanna ruin the 77 likes

[@Zadamanim]

art of link: THIS IS DELICIOUS! 26 minutes: YES! part 1: YES! *fanfare*

[@satouoosugi2]

Totally the same!!!!

[@IzAwSmash]

Hi! Do you want the latest news and maybe take some training sessions? Talk to a bunch of awesome players? Join my DISCORD! discord.gg/qtpECpc

[@bandie8224]

IzawSmash This was totally due. Nice video.

[@Iambadatdoingstuff]

IzawSmash To talk to more good players sounds awesome

[@Saucy__Jack]

IzawSmash I'd train but I think there are no 3DS players :(

[@Saucy__Jack]

Stevie Rios You have Discord?

[@OADStokes]

Maize Man I play 3ds often and wii u. hmu for sparring

[@TheRetroManny]

I see you put alot of effort into this. Kudos to you. 👍👍👍

[@cgi855]

Facts

[@noahhhh4392]

RETRO™ retro I love your content and I got super hyped when I saw you at etikas switch stream

[@TheRetroManny]

CaTz4eVeR0578 My dude whatsup :) and thanks for the love 💕

[@noahhhh4392]

RETRO™ Not much I'm just getting over being sick and no problem!

[@mayor4797]

Play a set against him do it you won't

[@dainobu10]

You can feel the love and dedication put in this video by the amount of detailed info, the music, the shots. Thanks Izaw, this video is AMAZING!

[@RSSZN]

I think this just got my back into smash

[@lackinggnat]

HANKSTER Who's your main?

[@RSSZN]

Lacking Gnat Luigi, i could have easily been a top 100 Luigi player in the world at one point

[@Fabbe7]

that's probably not true

[@evy9684]

Fabbe yow Think about it this way. There are 58 characters. Luigi isn't one of the most used out there. Top 100 Luigi could just mean top 7 000 player in the world. That sounds quite feasible for anyone who doesn't suck

[@lonkster]

I admire how much dedication you have for link. also that skin and stage is epic!!

[@kellamyoshikage286]

12:34 Very nice, I really like the Forward Aerial Strike mixup.

[@majestict3e70]

Wait something that beats clouds down air? *TOP TEIR*

[@Me-uv4ib]

I still can't belive you only have 50,000

[@marksecondo3677]

As a Link main since brawl, this almost gave me tears of joy. Great work Izaw

[@okami7847]

Mark Secondo Same here, except I've been a Link main since Smash 64.

[@wall0484]

UH OH no one go on for glory this is what I call the Izaw effect

[@lucafeghali5635]

THAT LINK MOD IS AMAZING

[@96wtfomg]

I was wondering where the previous Art Of Link videos were gone, now I see why they were gone

[@thecaptain0003]

Characters like Link have a lot of potential. That's why I'm suprised he isn't top tier. Good job on the tuturial!

[@carsonlarson151]

He's not top tier because he's slow, laggy, and has almost no combo game. I'd put him in high mid tier.

[@condor6327]

X Intelligence try watching the video mate

[@carsonlarson151]

I know he's viable, but in order to be top-tier you need to have either a ridiculous strength or just being good at almost everything. Link really has neither. He's still good and certainly fun to play and watch, but (at least in my opinion, and I've have horrible opinions) he's nowhere near that upper echelon.

[@okami7847]

Epic_stuff Link's max potential would be B-Rank to put it simple. He's definitely a C-Rank or mid-tier character because has too many notable weaknesses and his strengths aren't strong enough.

[@bartymatrix7]

He has too much work to win, which unfortunately makes people pick easier characters. But I would put him the bottom of high tier.

[@NBoGJejjer]

Izaw, these videos are amazing. I always learn something new whenever I watch your videos.

[@skxen2437]

AN ART OF LINK REMAKE OMG I THINK IM GONNA CRY I LOVE YOU IZAW

[@WuBoyFGC]

The presentation of these guides are incredibly well done, whether or not they were done by you it's incredibly pleasing to the eye, so good work!

[@koopakape]

this is so nicely put together and edited, dang

[@destinyphongmany5706]

Izaw, I don't think anyone really noticed but your Link looks the the Hero's Shade.

[@satouoosugi2]

Why doesn't Izaw get more recognition. This channel is awesome. Each vid deserves so much more views considering the quality content (both in editing and the instructions themselves). Keep it up Izaw!

[@juliancabrera615]

Why are these videos sooooo damn good. Even the very first one you ever did was great. It's fun to see how far you've come when it comes to production quality.

[@captainfalco8503]

who else is watching and doesnt play link

[@KJ-hk5tq]

Captain Falco lol me I watch all of his "Art of " videos even if I don't play the character

[@mightybear5441]

I just watch and dream about the day I'll stop being an awful smash&roll spamming scrub. It's amazing to see how people actually know what they are doing. :v

[@captainfalco8503]

Mighty Bear watch izaws art of smash videos. they made me way better. they changed the way i approached and how i space my moves. also watch deku tree's video about the neutral.

[@Solar7cc]

I play toon link who shares some of the tech skill and playstyle with link does is different in the end

[@Motofreakz]

I've played smash 4 like twice and I watch all of these videos lol

[@1Adamrpg]

Wow. This was excellently done. Good job working with the other Links on this :)

[@mikebotch8086]

Top notch stuff as always Izaw!! Your videos over the years inspired me to be a competitive Link main, and join the competitive community long before I played Link.

[@magmamuffz1246]

1:51 the ultimate matchup

[@elmacuelmo6434]

Magmamuffz intense battle

[@LxZLink]

This is what happens when some of the finest Link labbers&players unite to create literally ART. The editing, the music and especially the information are flawless. Brilliant!

[@lukasgauvreau8344]

Man Izaw, that video was some of the best quality I've seen. Not just in your content or smash content, but one of the best put together videos I've seen on KZbin ever....... Whoa. And thanks a bunch

[@MinishMilly]

And thats why I play Link. I'm still not sure if he is my main or my secondary but watching guides lets you think about what you do and what you forget to use, even though you know that works or your accuracy isn't good enough to do some or just not often enough... Idk I'm tired maybe this doesn't makes sense at all. anyways. awesome guide, will definitely watch the second part es well.

[@planetary-rendez-vous]

I was not expecting that, since all the other art of Link. But yeah, this IS AMAZING. This is even more impressive, how you put so much detail inside... A guide on fast falling...

[@Thorozak]

Proving Link is a good character that has a lot more going for him than just a few spammable projectiles. Thank you :)

[@42Tonyallen42]

well....Im a link main so don't take what Im gonna say personally.. Link kinda sucks competitively. His worst matchups are like all of the high tier characters sadly. but that doesn't mean I won't try and make him good! (I won a local tourney with link and felt so dope doing it :D)

[@IzAwSmash]

J he doesn't, he's high tier imo

[@Thorozak]

I'm a Link main as well, and he is pretty good. He has a lot more going for him than the other low tier characters.

[@42Tonyallen42]

IzawSmash All im saying is look at tournaments, NOBODY in their right mind plays link. He's bottom 20 in every single tier list because he's slow, heavy, his recovery is predictable and his walling game isn't as good as everybody thinks it is. Characters like Cloud, Fox, Bayo, Mario, Mewtwo and Diddy all shit on him in every way

[@42Tonyallen42]

Thorozak_ I totally agree, he's fun as hell, hence why I main him. I never have a dull moment when playing link and toon link. That being said Im not delusional enough to think he's high tier or even mid tier, so if you're a link main with any hopes of going far in a tournament, then you need to pick up a high tier main for his totally awful matchups

[@Bababatsy]

Izaw Smash "constantly giving me hope in all characters i plan to learn" i've always wanted to main Link but have always been put down with everyone saying he's quite low tier.. but i feel he has super huge potential and is generally NOT THAT BAD.. and you making these just gives me so much more hope! Thank you for what you do

[@Jknight416]

I'm really digging the rotating shots throughout the video!

[@Beutings]

You always put so much time and effort into your guides. Combined with your great skill and vast knowledge of the game, you manage to create very thorough and reliable step-by-step tutorials. You leave me speechless.

[@Se7enRemain]

Link is actually really rad in Melee.That grounded up-b and his aerials are so fun to chain into eachother.

[@brazluck5463]

Oh cool!! I was missing your other two art of links. Thank you for making these videos they really help me.

[@carlpearson9044]

I found out about you through the smash bros tournament director at my high school. he always talks about how you the best link around and how even he wouldn't want to go against you. when he showed me a video of you playing your link it made me want to sharpen mine as much as possible. basically YOU are the reason why my link is so powerful. thanks man.

[@haySkylock]

Intro was sick, editing is sick, tutorial is sick! Keep up the good work! :)

[@finalgambit777]

i love the editing that goes into these videos

[@kukihana]

Your editing is insane, I've never seen any editing better that what you do

[@Nick62626]

I've been waiting for this! Thank you Izaw

[@fruitlion8]

It was inevitable. It is also very much needed. Thank you!

[@kylekite9806]

Solomained Link from day 1. Everything I know about Link and smash 4 in general I learned from your videos. Thanks dude.

[@michaelwu269]

Thank you so much for this guide, izaw. I hope to see more of link in the future. Congratulations on another great video

[@user-dj6lj1dl1c]

That link skin That's edgy as fuck

[@Z34moxie]

+Link Smash Amino aye my amino boys are here

[@user-dj6lj1dl1c]

Link Smash Amino cool

[@antehman2912]

what

[@regginator9194]

:eyes:I think it is supposed to be the hero's shade.

[@regginator9194]

:eyes: or at least be a close costume to it

[@Luvumba]

You can tell that this was Izaws favorite one to do. Gotta love your mains...

[@aniki91344]

I love this! Thank you, Izaw!

[@bradleysaunders159]

Looking forward to part 2, this was awesome.

[@goldlink567]

I love link, his my favorite Smash character in all the games, Thank you for maining him and showing this guide.

[@randyshibai5364]

Man your videos are nuts! I don't watch them to learn, I watch them for that production value!

[@MrGutzs]

It's channels like these that keep me playing Smash.

[@lukatrejgut4751]

I'm not even a Link player but this guide taught me so much about Link's game and how to properly play around it. This will for sure help me in the future against Link players, amazing job!

[@lolkuuja1612]

Nice work Izaw!

[@rubenhood1141]

Link is one of the best character in the game if you know how to use it. Good job Izaw!

[@bubba1722]

dayum.... that Breath of the Wild stage ;-; Nice vid as always Izaw. :D

[@iceruz1914]

Dude another well edited, interesting video. You make some of the best guides to anything I've ever seen. Keep up with the great content, I'm always exited to see you in my subfeed.

[@feev1867]

I just wanted throw combos but holy hell, thank you so much for this information. It's amazing how detailed it is.

[@otakuni6987]

Nice Stuff, need to see the Part 2, Really good :)Oh... and need more Trollnado

[@emberpersephone]

Thanks man. I main Peach but your videos have made me interested in using Link as a polished secondary. This will help A LOT.

[@Camo_bomb]

I loooove the breath of the wild stage!

[@PrinceHeadache]

Really nice video. I always enjoy these, even if they're not for characters I tend to play.

[@uwu-bi7dz]

Oh mah. So much info. Time to rekindle Link. Awesome video Izaw!

[@ItohKuni]

OK Izaw, you've done it. My inner link has been rekindled and I'll be using him again lol. Amazing vid, beautifully put together, loved the music too. Keep up the great work Bro :)

[@ayar2]

well informative and improved in quality, nice job as always.

[@GanRPG]

It's been three thousand years since the last Art of Link tutorial.

[@Kevin-rv7cy]

I'm playing Link now

[@AngelsandWolves1]

Awesome video Izaw, looking forward to seeing part 2, yo :)

[@skullo5557]

love the style of these videos and how you explain things

[@mccarney4207]

I really like using his Aerials for juggling. His Nair and Up Air last long so they usually last through air dodges and the Fair and Bair last can hit air dodgers with the second hit.

[@uncurlingfaena]

Wow. Fantastic job with footage and instruction. Nailed this. Subscribed.

[@RocketPower95]

This good. I watch all of Art of Smash which has been a good help. Job well done

[@caseymcpherson5658]

Extra tip for fighting characters with instant counter (such as Little Mac, or almost the entire Fire Emblem cast) doing a down air without fast fall will still bounce just like on the normal shield, but is actually the safer option for most counters because keeps you out of the strike from the counter (especially good for annoyingly long counters like Shulk's). Just thought that was worth mentioning since it's the opposite of what you do for avoiding shield combos.

[@ZachAttack427]

In my experience Link is the most balanced character in the game IF you know how to use him. He's been my main from the very beginning and even now I use my own Link amiibo to help myself train. I've seen you fight with Link and have learned some new tricks thanks to you. I would love to face you some time, I think it would be a damn good match. I've got my own style that seems to surprise many people I face. Great Videos man you've got another subscriber

[@TheSonicboy91]

this is an awesome video this will help me get even better with link since he's one of my mains. Thanks

[@LucasCBC]

Amazing content, as always. Thanks!

[@spencerkoenig7267]

I love the effort in this video. great work! super informative.

[@POVofTOP]

all your Art of vids are dope af! keep'em up, i hope to see an Art of King Dedede in the future. shine on!

[@andykromer3529]

FINALLY I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!

[@znr49z]

Glad to see this return even greater 10/10 And I recently picked up Link 11/10

[@d5881]

Incredible video like always.

[@xjakegamesx9912]

This wins the award for most artsy guide ever

[@shadowofking8925]

You're an amazing player and it's incredibile how much effort you put into this video

[@Scaider_]

Holy shit where I can find that skin?

[@IzAwSmash]

It's exclusive at the moment :P The Link one atleast, I commissioned a pro for it

[@ando3087]

IzawSmash damn son

[@Scaider_]

IzawSmash Okay. Thanks for responding! :)

[@Spiralviper]

Who made it for you?

[@IzAwSmash]

@KTH_SBBB

[@ItsAK9]

So happy this came out actually.

[@dr.c2195]

Excellent guide of the only character that did not make it into Smash Ultimate. Thanks for uploading!

[@guardian8926]

Here's what I see. Link is a character that has no distinct weaknesses or strengths to cover or rely on, but you must be skilled in using what he has at the right time by analysing the opponents pattern then striking like a snake when the weak points show. You gave a perfect example of this Izaw.

[@NatePerson]

when I realize that comments are being loved left to right.

[@LazerBlade-yp1lf]

I knew you were making a good video as soon as i saw part 1. holy the tech game O.O

[@orydjinnz]

yay art of link is back

[@figurativefluff]

Wow, I had no idea his jab was so versatile! I mostly try using nair or bait grabs to approach, but this will definitely help.

[@Skulknght]

@IzawSmash loved thd video. It actually makes me want to pick Link back up and play him again

[@grandimations7309]

OH BABY A TRIPLE!Thats 3 art of links in total.

[@xnenxnly]

24:22 I don't know but I laughed at when he said, "He will fall backwards and die."

[@JX2209]

hmm this is the reason why izaw deleted the previous "Art of Link" guides?

[@lackinggnat]

Hyrule5Smash :D Perhaps

[@captainfalco8503]

Hyrule5Smash :D ya i couldnt find it either

[@stryker4313]

The old ones were outdated.

[@JX2209]

Yeah maybe

[@stryker4313]

Nah, not maybe. Definitely. Due to changes in patches and in the meta, plenty of stuff wasn't right anymore. Foxy helped Izaw plenty with this script to update everything to be currently correct.

[@doringo3856]

Biggoron Boss. Naked Link.

[@PetraDunamancer]

Doringo hot

[@meganinja456]

Biggoron Boss. Naked Link. Metal Gear Zelda 3.

[@Fl0wB3Foxy]

"Where can I find a Sniper Bow?"

[@ThunderSpark9001]

Finally, someone points how good of a kill move spin attack is

[@ThunderSpark9001]

Nair is also a kill move a mid-percents off stage at the sweet spot, btw

[@mayor4797]

Oh you know this is gonna be good

[@charliedickson1443]

I've been waiting so long for this vid

[@DefinitelyNotFort]

Tier list: Link is low tier Izaw: hold my beer