Young Link

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Young Link

Young Link's concept art, as he appears in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Series	The Legend of Zelda
Weight	Light
Costumes	Green, Red, Blue, White, Black
Special Moves	Fire Arrow, Boomerang, Spin Attack, Bomb

Origin

Young Link was first introduced in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time. He was the child version of the main protagonist, Link. He was included in Super Smash Brothers Melee as a clone to Link, although, they had subtle differences.

Appearances

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64)

Moves

Young Links moves are extremely similar to Link. He has a few differences that you should keep in mind. Advantages: He is faster than Link, boomerang and arrow are stronger (Arrow is changed to fire arrow), Bomb does more damage, Young Link can wall jump, he also has a better combo ability, and better spikes. Disadvantages: He has a smaller range (Includign throw range), Less power, and weaker throws.

Inclusion in Melee

Young Link was included as Link's clone. Giving players the opportunity to switch between the two depending on there strategies.

Exclusion from Brawl

Young Link was excluded from Brawl, and was replaced my Toon Link. Toon Link is almost his exact double, except he is cell-shaded. There are very little differences between Toon Link and Young Link. Toon Link was put in, for being the new Link icon for 2002-present.