is the holder of the Triforce of Courage, and the name given to every saviour of Hyrule throughout the kingdom's history. He is known to have a romantic interest in Princess Zelda, the heir to the Hylian throne. Link's appearance from Super Smash Bros. 4 has been visibly saturated in colour, as his appearance and palette have once again been based upon The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Link's voice actor is Yuki Kaji, who voiced the green-clad hero in Hyrule Warriors.
Link has an alternate costume in his gender-swapped counterpart, Linkelle, who was cut from Hyrule Warriors. Linkelle uses the same voice clips as link, only at a higher pitch.
The Gale Boomerang now only has a tornado when returning to Link.
The Gale Boomerang's damage is slightly increased.
The Gale Boomerang now has less range.
When fully charged, the Bow now shoots a Bomb Arrow.
However, the Bow now takes longer to charge up fully.
The Great Spin has more vertical recovery.
However, it's damage power has been reduced.
It is also slower when used on the ground.
However, when used on the ground, it propels Link upwards a small amount.
Link has a new Down special in the Jump Strike. The Jump Strike has Link jumping upward a little bit, before somersaulting mid-air and slamming his sword into the ground.
In addition, his down aerial has been changed to him equipping his Iron Boots and slamming downwards.
Link's forward smash now has him firing a ray of light from his sword.