The Jump Thrust is a skill taught to Link by a Hyrulean Knight in Darunia Town in The Adventure of Link.[1][note 1]
Overview[]
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.[3]
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.
Crossover appearances[]
Link performing the Jump Thrust in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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 can inflict up to 16% 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[]
 Names in Other Regions 
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SpanishLA | Estocada en el aire (TAoL) |
Gallery[]
Link performing the Jump Thrust in SoulCalibur II
Link performing the Jump Thrust in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Young Link performing the Jump Thrust in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Toon Link performing the Jump Thrust in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Link performing the Jump Thrust in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Toon Link performing the Jump Thrust in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Notes
- ↑ The Jump Thrust was referred to as the Up Thrust on Zelda.com's encyclopedia.[2] However, as this contradicts the name given in Encyclopedia, it is not considered Canon.
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 109 (TAoL)
- ↑ "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. - ↑ "WHEN YOU JUMP PRESS UP TO STAB." — Hylian Knight (The Adventure of Link)