Jump Thrust
The Jump Thrust is a skill taught to Link by a Hyrulean Knight in Darunia Town in The Adventure of Link.[1]
Overview
The Adventure of Link
Since the door to the Knight's house is locked from the inside, the young hero must use the Jump spell to jump from roof to roof and eventually enter the house by going down its chimney. At the end of the basement, the knight teaches Link his new skill upon talking to him.[2]
When Link uses this skill, he leaps into the air and thrusts his Sword straight up, attacking enemies directly above him. This is especially useful against flying enemies such as Aches, and also for clearing out blocks in Palaces after getting the Handy Glove.
Other Appearances
Despite its frequent usability in The Adventure of Link, the Jump Thrust technique has not been included in any other Zelda game since; however, this technique appears in SoulCalibur II and the Super Smash Bros. series, most likely in reference to its original appearance.
Super Smash Bros. series
In the Super Smash Bros. series, Link, Young Link, and Toon Link can only perform this attack while they are in the air: by pressing up on the Control Stick and then the Smash button. This attack deals a maximum of 16% worth of damage.
SoulCalibur II
- How to perform:
In SoulCalibur II, the Jump Thrust is one of Link's Commands, although it goes by the name of Rocket Stab. It is considered to be a mid-attack and can be performed by pressing up on the Control Pad, and then the vertical attack button. Using this attack will allow Link to deal up to 28 HP worth of damage.
Nomenclature
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Language | Name | |
SpanishLA | Estocada en el aire (TAoL) |
Other Names
Name | Up Thrust[3] |
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Superseded by |
Name | Applies to | Source | Superseded by |
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Up Thrust[3] |
Gallery
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Link performing the Jump Thrust in SoulCalibur II
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Link performing the Jump Thrust in Super Smash Bros. Melee
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Young Link performing the Jump Thrust in Super Smash Bros. Melee
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Toon Link performing the Jump Thrust in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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Link performing the Jump Thrust in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
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Toon Link performing the Jump Thrust in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 109 (TAoL)
- ↑ "WHEN YOU JUMP PRESS UP TO STAB." — Hylian Knight (The Adventure of Link)
- ↑ "Up Thrust
The Up Thrust is a special battle technique made famous by Link in which a warrior jumps into the air and strikes his enemy with a sword during the ascent." — The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia , Zelda.com (archive), retrieved January 24, 2022.
- Sword Techniques
- Super Smash Bros.
- Abilities
- Abilities in The Adventure of Link
- Abilities in Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Abilities in SoulCalibur II
- Abilities in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- Abilities in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
- Abilities in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
- Abilities in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate