Smash Ultimate · Low Tier

Zelda Balance Changes

Zelda's combo moves are slow and her smash attacks have short range, so these changes make both more effective.

Tier Low Tier
Direction Buffs
Proposed changes 3 · 3 buff

Balance Philosophy

Buff a handful of moves that currently do little for the character's kit so they have more options in combat, and improve several recoveries so low tiers are not losing stocks as cheaply. Not every suggestion needs to be implemented.

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. Up tilt

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    Moves faster so that it ends on frame 14.
  2. Up air

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    Start up decreased to frame 11.
  3. Up smash / down smash

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    Range increased slightly on both.

Every Character In One Place

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