Jump Slash


 * Not to be confused with the Series:, a similar attack in .

, also known as Jump Attacks,  Targeted Attacks,  and Running Hacks, are a recurring ability in.

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.

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.

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, for a short while after Link performs a Jump Slash, he is vulnerable to enemy attacks.

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.

The PH: can be performed by tapping on an enemy with the Stylus, but only while PH: is distant from his target. At closer range, PH: will do a more modest ST: thrust instead.

The ST: can be performed by tapping on an enemy with the Stylus, but only while ST: is distant from his target. At closer range, ST: will do a more modest ST: thrust instead. ST: is also able to perform this move; however, he jumps much higher and more slowly than ST: does.

[[SS -]]
In SS undefined, NaN Jump Attacks are one of NaN Link's Special Sword Strikes. They can be performed by Z-Targeting, jumping forward and then shaking the Wii Remote. The Jump Attack in SS - does the same amount of damage as a normal slash.

In, Link must jump manually with the button 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.


 * How to perform:

The Jump Slash is one of Link's moves in, though it is called 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.

Link can perform a Jump Attack in. It serves as his dash attack, which is executed by running and pressing the attack button.

The Jump Attack returns as Link's dash attack in.