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.
The second skill thought to Link in the game, the Down Thrust, is the polar opposite, as the hero thrusts his Sword downwards, instead.
Crossover appearances
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.
Trivia
- Despite its prominent usage in spin-off games, The Adventure of Link remains the only main installment of The Legend of Zelda series where the Jump Thrust is seen.
- In the Super Smash Bros. series, Link uses both of his hands to perform the special technique. However, in The Adventure of Link as well as SoulCalibur II, only one hand is used.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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SpanishLA | Estocada en el aire (TAoL) |
Gallery
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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 -
Link performing the Jump Thrust in SoulCalibur II
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)