Link is the first adversary you face climbing the tournament ladder. Just throw and smash him a lot.

Hyrule Castle has tornados that throw you up if you get caught inside one. Avoid them if you have high damage, and if you want credit for a KO, avoid throwing foes in there.

Link
A+Up(Smash): Rapid Sword Slash
This has no real use...
Anti: Don't fall into Link's hands

A+Up(Normal): Sword Wave
Link waves his sword much like DK's Wave, but with shorter range. Use this to send opponents up.
Anti: Make sure Link isn't ready for you when you attack from above.

A+Side(Smash): Sword Strike Down
As effective as Mario's Mega Glove, but faster!
Anti: Quickly put on your shield.

A+Side(Normal): Sword Strike
Just like Sword Strike Down, but not as strong and there isn't as much precoil.
Anti: Activate your shield right away or jump.

A+Down(Smash): Sword Double Trip
Just Like DK's.
Anti: Roll away.

A+Down(Normal): Sword Trip
Use it if you don't need a hard hit and you're facing the opponent.
Anti: Jump up again.

A: Stab
A Twice: 2 Stab
A Multiple: Super Stab
A Multiple(if someone was hit): Fury Stabs A+Dash: Sword Charge
Use this like a moving(and more powerful) Stab.
Anti: Duck(if Kirby or Jigglypuff) or shield yourself.

Mid-air: A: Kick
Has medium range, but isn't very powerful.
Anti: Jump out o' the way.

Mid-air: A+Forward: Sword Swing
An aerial Sword Charge.
Anti: Go under or above.

Mid-air: A+Back: Double Kick
A Drill Kick substitute.
Anti: Same.

Mid-Air: A+Up: Upcharge
Use this to hit opponents from below hard.
Anti: Jump up. Mid-air: A+Down: Downcharge

Use this on an opponent on the ground and send them flying.
Anti: Roll out o' the way.

B: Boomerang
Use it to hit many opponents after you jump out o' the way when it comes back from hitting someone.
Anti: Shield.

B+Up: Master Sword Slash
The ultamate land attack, make sure you hit your opponents from the beginning.
Anti: Shield.

B+Down: Bomb
Create one and throw it at crowds. Or, slightly throw one down and wait 'till someone comes near it. Then, detonate it with your Boomerang.
Anti: Double jump when in mid-air to escape it.

R: Throw
Wait for someone to jump up to you, then grab them.
Anti: Attack from behind.

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