CDI Link (SSBD)

CDI Link in Super Smash Bros. Dream
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Universe	The Legend of Zelda
Availability	Unlockable
Final Smash	Mah Boi!

“	CDI Link faces the evil!	”
—Introduction tagline

CDI Link (CDIリンク, CDI Link) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Dream. He was confirmed on December 20th, 2015 as an early holiday gift to all players of the game. He is the fourth Link to appear in Smash, following Link, Young Link, and Toon Link. His voice actor, Jeffrey Rath, reprises his role as CDI Link in all regions of the game.

How To Unlock

• Beat Classic Mode on any intensity with Link, Young Link, and Toon Link
• Play 350 VS. matches

Attributes

Like the other Links, CDI Link is a swordfighter. However, unlike the other Links, CDI Link is a joke character, not intended to be good in any way, but meant to be playable regardless.

Moveset

		Name	Damage	Description
Neutral attack		–	6%	Does a single strike with his sword.
Forward tilt		–	7.2%	CDI Link does a shin kick.
Up tilt		–	6%	CDI Link raises his hand, similar to his "I won!" victory pose.
Down tilt		–	5%	CDI Link sticks his foot out slightly with a chance of tripping opponents.
Dash attack		–	8%	CDI Link attempts to do a jumping slash like Link's dash attack, but fails and falls flat on his face.
Forward smash		–	10%	CDI Link swings his sword like a baseball bat. Hitting anyone will make the sound that Ness's baseball bat makes.
Up smash		–	2% (hits 1-3), 4% (hit 4)	CDI Link flails his arms.
Down smash		–	1% (hits 1-5), 5% (hit 6), 2% (hit 7)	CDI Link does a breakdancing spin similar to Mario Tornado.
Neutral aerial		–	5%	CDI Link does a spin like Bowser's neutral aerial.
Forward aerial		–	4%	CDI Link flops sideways like the Green Missile, but does not move forward, nor does it misfire. Does flame damage.
Back aerial		–	8%	Does a move similar to Wario's back aerial.
Up aerial		–	9%	CDI Link claps his hands upward, similar to Wario's up aerial.
Down aerial		–	11%	CDI Link turns upside down and falls straight down, meteor smashing any opponents right underneath him, similar to Head-On Assault, but without the burying mechanic. CDI Link will self-destruct used over the edge and miss the attack.
Grab		–	–	CDI Link wraps his arms, as if hugging the opponent.
Pummel		–	2%	CDI Link squeezes the opponent tightly.
Forward throw		–	7%	CDI Link merely pushes the opponent forward, dealing very minimal knockback.
Back throw		–	10%	CDI Link throws the opponent behind him, shouting "Golly!"
Up throw		–	9%	Does a dropkick similar to Sonic.
Down throw		–	6%	CDI Link throws the opponent on the ground and throws a temper tantrum on them.
Floor attack (front)		–	8%	CDI Link spins in a circle and somehow magically gets back on his feet.
Floor attack (back)		–	9%	CDI Link slides backwards and comes back on his feet, almost like a piece of paper falling in reverse.
Floor attack (trip)		–	10%	CDI Link flails around, screaming, and magically gets back on his feet.
Edge attack		–	3%	CDI Link floats back up, weakly swinging his sword whilst doing so.
Neutral special	Default	Power Sword	3%	CDI Link shoots a laser beam from his sword, dealing a small amount of knockback.
	Custom 1	Stunning Sword	1%	Deals only 1%, but temporarily paralyzes the opponent.
	Custom 2	Charge Sword	3% (min), 12% (max)	CDI Link can charge the attack, but it's slower.
Side special	Default	Power Glove	9.7%	CDI Link punches forward with the Power Glove with a small amount of startup lag. Has decent knockback.
	Custom 1	Firestone	8%	CDI Link throws a red rock at the opponent.
	Custom 2	Bomb	6%	CDI Link throws a bomb at the opponent which quickly explodes.
Up special	Default	Rope	0%	CDI Link uses the rope as a tether, so basically, his up special sucks.
	Custom 1	Winged Helmet	0%	CDI Link puts on a ridiculous hat with wings on it and he jumps high, covering a large amount of distance.
	Custom 2	Bell	11.5%	CDI Link rings a bell, and then flies back onto the stage with a series of small explosions behind him.
Down special	Default	Book of Koridai	10.2%	CDI Link traps a nearby opponent inside the Book of Koridai, and then can throw the book in any direction to do damage to them. The opponent breaks free if the player takes too long to throw the book.
	Custom 1	Lantern of Vision	1%	With an ironic name, CDI Link shines the Lantern of Vision at the opponent, stunning them and doing 1% damage.
	Custom 2	Ice Crystal	5%	CDI Link throws an Ice Crystal downward with a small chance of freezing himself and nearby opponents.
Final Smash		Mah Boi!	5%-8% (slow), 9%-11% (moderate), 14%, 16% (fast)	King Harkinian flies up out of nowhere and CDI Link jumps on his back. The player can control him like Super Sonic. Every time the King hits someone, he shouts "Mah boi!", and launches them.

Taunts

• Up Taunt: CDI Link stretches and says "Gee, it sure is boring around here!"
• Side Taunt: CDI Link leans over and says "How about a kiss? For luck." After he says this, he puts his hand over his mouth, seemingly giggling.
• Down Taunt: Holds his hand behind his head and says "Golly!"

On-screen Appearance

The mirror he was trapped in in Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon flies at the stage and breaks, causing CDI Link to fly out of it and get in his idle pose.

Idle Poses

• Looks at the camera and smiles
• Stretches similarly to his up taunt.

Crowd cheer

C-D-I! Liii-ink!

Victory Fanfare

The first 6 seconds of the Ganon's Lair Passage theme from Link: The Faces of Evil instead of the normal Zelda victory fanfare.

Victory Poses

• CDI Link puts his hand up as the camera zooms in to his face and shouts "I won!"
• CDI Link stares at the screen, putting his hands together, and shouts "Oh boy! I'm so hungry, I could eat an Octorok!"
• CDI Link points to something off camera and says "It's a Gohma!" A sword then flies toward him and he catches it, saying "Thanks!"

Trophies

CDI Link

Erm, is it just me or does Link look a little...cartoon-y? And surprisingly, not like Toon Link. No, he's more ugly than Toon Link. That's right, this is CDI Link. He stopped the Faces of Evil and defeated Ganon in his own game, and now he's finally here in Smash! I...don't think he's very good at fighting though...

Link: The Faces of Evil (10/1993)

Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon (10/1993)

CDI Link (Alt.)

So here's the question I'd like to ask: WHY exactly are you playing as CDI Link? I mean, there are three other Links right there on the same roster, but yet you choose CDI Link? You know what, I'm not gonna judge your preferences. Anyway, his Power Sword is good, I guess. It can launch lasers kinda like Falco's, but it really isn't anything special...what, you were expecting more? Nah, there's nothing to say about this annoying loser. Good day sir/ma'am.

Link: The Faces of Evil (10/1993)

Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon (10/1993)

Mah Boi!

When CDI Link gets the Smash Ball, King Harkinian will appear out of nowhere and CDI Link will jump on his back. Somehow, the King will start flying around, dealing more damage depending on how fast he's moving. Every time he hits someone, he will shout "My boy!" and launch them away from him. These fighters keep getting worse all the time...

Reveal Trailer

Plays the Toyku Lighthouse Base 1 theme after revealing him. One scene will show him using his side taunt while looking at Zelda. After the taunt finishes, Zelda uses her forward smash, launching him away.

Alternate costumes

• Default: CDI Link as he appears in Link: The Faces of Evil.
• Orange: Based on the color scheme of King Harkinian.
• Lavender: Based on the color scheme of Zelda.
• Brown: Based on the color scheme of Ganon.
• Orange: Based on the color scheme of Morshu, the shopkeeper.
• Purple: Based on the color scheme of Gwonam.
• Turquoise: Based on the color scheme of Hamsha.
• Black: A "Dark" treatment, much like Link and Toon Link's. Dubbed "Creepy Dark Incarnation Link" (CDI Link) by Disaster Flare.

Trivia

• CDI Link is the only Link to not use a shield.
  • Additionally, he is also the only Link to not have used a tether recovery as part of his moveset in any appearance.
• CDI Link is the second joke character to appear in the Smash series, following Pichu in Melee.
• CDI Link is the fourth Link to appear in the Smash series.
  • Additionally, he is the only non-canon Link to appear.
• CDI Link is the only character to use an internet meme as part of his moveset, being his Final Smash.
• CDI Link's crawl is the "duck walk" from the CDI games.
• CDI Link's normal KO animation is based on his death animation from the CDI games. Rather than making a sound, the player sees a puff of smoke coming from the blast line and hears the original sound from the games.
  • CDI Link shares this quality with Man_(SSB4) Mega Man, who uses his death animation and sound from the Mega Man games.
• When Kirby Inhales CDI Link, he gains his cartoonish hairstyle and cap, along with the Power Sword special.