Jump Slash


 * Not to be confused with the Jump Strike

The Jump Slash, also known as the Jump Attack and the Targeted Attack, is a recurring ability in the.

Overview
Link performs the Jump Slash by leaping forward into the air, then bringing down his Sword towards the enemy. In all cases of this move's appearance, it deals twice the damage of a regular sword strike.

The technique is effective against most enemies, but some foes, such as Darknuts in, are able to dodge or counter it if not timed correctly. Moreover, after Link performs a Jump Slash, he for a short while and is vulnerable to enemy attacks.

Performing a Jump Slash
To perform this attack in any the 3D Zelda games, Link must have his sword drawn, and he must be targeting the enemy. When both conditions are met, a simple press of the action button will unleash a Jump Attack.

In, the Jump Attack can be performed by "tapping" the control stick of a GameCube controller, or D-Pad of a connected Game Boy Advance, and simultaneously pressing the sword button. It is much harder to pull off than in other incarnations, but serves less of a purpose now, as the Roll Attack is better at dealing damage from a distance, and multiple regular strikes up close are comparatively equal in dealing damage up close.

Link performs the Jump Attack in with only one hand instead of two, and this time around less enemies are affected by it. While in mid-air, if the player moves the Control Stick in a circle, Link will do a Spin Attack upon landing.

and also feature the Jump Attack. This time it can be performed simply by tapping on an enemy with the stylus, but only while Link is distant from his target. At closer range, Link will do a more modest sword thrust instead. In, Dark Link is also able to perform this move; however, he jumps much higher and slower than Link does.

In SS undefined, a Jump Attack can be performed by Z-Targeting, jumping forward and then shaking the Wii Remote. The Jump Attack in Skyward Sword isn't any more powerful than a normal slash.

In, Link must jump manually with the and then attack with the  button to execute a Jump Slash. Its execution varies slightly depending on the weapon used, but it always deals double the amount of damage and creates a small shock-wave upon impact.

Soulcalibur II
In Soulcalibur II, one of Link's moves is similar to the Jump Attack, although it is known as the Running Hack. The young hero can perform it by running up to the enemy and then pressing the vertical attack button. It can deal up to 42 HP worth of damage and is considered to be a mid-attack.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
In, Link can perform a Jump Attack for the first time in the. It serves as his dash attack, which is executed by running and pressing the attack button.