Learn all about ZELDA in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) in this Fighter guide; including rating, unlock condition, Super Moves & Final Smashes, featured move tips and more!
SSBU Featured Article
ZELDA - Rating & Overview
ZELDA - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| C |
ZELDA - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. Melee | Legend of Zelda |
Character Origin & Backstory
Zelda first appeared in the NES title The Legend of Zelda, released in North America in 1987. In that title, the evil Ganon kidnaps Zelda and steals the Triforce of Power.
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
Zelda is the princess from the game series The Legend of Zelda. With a few exceptions, the Zelda in each game is a unique individual who shares the name Zelda, and the setting is different in each title.
ZELDA - How to Unlock
3 Unlock Methods Available
There are in total, 3 ways of unlocking / adding new character to your roster in SSBU. By completing either one of these condition will unlock these Fighter to be used in Smash Mode and Classic Mode.
| Game Mode | Condition |
|---|---|
| World of Light | Sacred Realm Zone |
| Classic Mode | Unlocked by Clearing 4 Games with KIRBY |
| Smash Mode | No.2 to Unlock |
ZELDA - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
ZELDA - Featured Video
Forward Air / Back Air as Finisher in Air
The tip of Zelda's foot is packed with launch power at the beginning of the move. It has good KO potential but leave you vulnerable, and only the tip has good launch power.
Down Air Attack to Take Down Airborne Targets
A move with a meteor effect. The beginning of the move has the most power, but you can use it to distrupt somebody from recovering even if you don't get a clean hit.
ZELDA - All Move Sets
Triforce of Wisdom - Final Smash
| Triforce of Wisdom |
|---|
| Zelda uses the Triforce of Wisdom against an opponent, damaging and launching them. If the opponent has 100 damage or more, they are sealed away (and KO'd) instead of being launched. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Super (B) | 13.2% | [Nayru's Love] Envelops herself in a crystal that deals damage and reflects projectiles. |
| Side Super (← or → + B) | 8.4% | [Din's Fire] Fires magic that explodes after a time or when the button is released. |
| Up Super (↑ + B) | 16.8% | [Farore's Wind] Teleports herself in any direction. Deals damage when disappearing and reappearing. |
| Down Super (↓ + B) | 16.9% | [Phantom Slash] Assembles a phantom, then sends it charging forward. The timing of the button press determines its attack. |
Smash Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
*Value in brackets shows damage results when fully charged.
| Control | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Side Smash | 20.4% (28.5%) | Zelda sends forth a ball of sparkling light & energy that does multiple hits when it connects. |
| Up Smash | 18.1% (24.5%) | Zelda raises her hands up and makes a Z-shaped motion downward with sparkles & light. If this move connects, it does multiple hits. |
| Down Smash | 14.7% (20.1%) | Zelda slightly bends her knees and does a small spin sweep with her leg. |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack1 | 3.0% |
| Normal Attack2 | 0.2% |
| Normal Attack3 | 3.6% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Side Tilt Attack | 12.0% |
| Up Tilt Attack | 8.6% |
| Down Tilt Attack | 6.6% |
| Dash Attack | 14.4% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Jump Attack | 18.0% |
| Jump Front Attack | 24.0% |
| Jump Back Attack | 24.0% |
| Jump Up Attack | 20.4% |
| Jump Down Attack | 19.2% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Grab Attack | 1.5% |
| Front Throw | 12.0% |
| Back Throw | 13.2% |
| Up Throw | 9.6% |
| Down Throw | 14.4% |
