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Smash Ultimate · Mid Tier

Young Link Balance Changes

Landing an arrow leads straight into solid combos, so arrows come out slower — while forward tilt becomes a better combo tool.

Tier Mid Tier
Direction Mixed
Proposed changes 2 · 1 buff · 1 nerf

Balance Philosophy

Each mid-tier character receives a buff and a nerf: shave off the most unfair part of the kit while lessening the character's biggest weakness.

Proposed Changes

Each entry lists the move or ability affected, the adjustment itself, and — where the analysis states one — the problem it is meant to solve and the reasoning behind it.

  1. Neutral special (Fire Bow)

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Start up increased to frame 17, with maximum charge reached at frame 50.
    Current issue
    Landing arrows regularly leads into solid combos.

  2. Forward tilt

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    End lag reduced to 19 frames.

Every Character In One Place

Young Link is one of Smash Ultimate's entries — the full tier-by-tier breakdown covers the whole roster.

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