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:''Not to be confused with the {{Term|Series|Jump Strike|link}}, a similar attack in {{TP}}.''
{{Hatnote|Not to be confused with the {{Term|Series|Jump Strike|link}}, a similar attack in {{TP}}.}}
{{Infobox Ability
{{Infobox Ability
|image= File:Link Jump Attack.png
|image= File:OoT Link Performing Jump Attack Artwork.png
|caption= Artwork of Link performing a Jump Attack from {{OoT|-}}
|caption= Artwork of Link performing a Jump Attack from {{OoT|-}}
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|type= Sword
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{{Term/Store|Jump Slash|Jump Slashes|Series, BotW|plural}},{{Exp Game|BotW}}<ref>{{Cite|Jump Slash<br>Perform a jump slash by pressing {{Icon|BotW Y}} after jumping or while in the air. The shock wave created when you hit the ground can affect|N/A|BotW}}</ref> also known as {{Term/Store|Jump Attack|Jump Attacks|OoT, SS|plural}},{{Exp Game|OoT|SS}}<ref>{{Cite|If you have your sword ready while {{Icon|OoT Z}} {{Color|OoT Light Blue|Targeting}}, you can do a {{Color|OoT Red|jump attack}} by pressing {{Icon|OoT A}}! A jump attack does double damage!|N/A|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= SS |publisher= Prima |page= 7}}</ref> {{Term/Store|Targeted Attack|Targeted Attacks|PH, ST|plural}},{{Exp Game|PH|ST}}<ref name="PH">{{Cite|Let's begin with the targeted attack. I'm going to bring out some targets for sword practice. Far safer than real foes... Just tap a target to lock on and close in for the attack. Try it now.|Oshus|PH}}</ref><ref name="ST">{{Cite|To do a targeted attack, you just tap on the target you want to hit!|Russell|ST}}</ref> and {{Term/Store|Running Hack|Running Hacks|SCII|plural}},{{Exp Game|SCII}}{{Name Ref|SCII}} are a recurring ability in {{TLoZ|Series}}.
{{Term/Store|Jump Slash|Jump Slashes|Series, BotW|plural}},{{Exp Game|BotW}}<ref>{{Cite|Jump Slash<br/>Perform a jump slash by pressing {{Icon|BotW Y}} after jumping or while in the air. The shock wave created when you hit the ground can affect|N/A|BotW}}</ref> also known as {{Term/Store|Jump Attack|Jump Attacks|OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, FSA, SS}},{{Exp Game|OoT, MM, FSA, SS}}<ref>{{Cite|If you have your sword ready while {{Icon|OoT3D L}} {{Color|OoT3D Light Blue|Targeting}}, you can do a {{Color|OoT3D Red|jump attack}} by pressing {{Icon|OoT3D A}}! A jump attack does double damage!|N/A|OoT3D}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|And finally, the {{Color|MM3D Red|jump attack}}. Draw your sword with {{Icon|MM3D B}}, L-Target with {{Icon|MM3D L}}, and then press {{Icon|MM3D A}} to attack. Begin.|Swordsman|MM3D}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|game=FSA|page=28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= SS |publisher= Prima |page= 7}}</ref> {{Term/Store|Targeted Attack|Targeted Attacks|PH, ST}},{{Exp Game|PH, ST}}<ref name="PH">{{Cite|Let's begin with the {{Color|PH Red|targeted attack}}. I'm going to bring out some {{Color|PH Red|targets}} for sword practice. Far safer than real foes... Just {{Color|PH Green|tap}} a {{Color|PH Red|target}} to lock on and close in for the attack. Try it now.|Oshus|PH}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= |game= ST|page= 21}}</ref> and {{Term/Store|Running Hack|Running Hacks|SCII}},{{Exp Game|SCII}}{{Name Ref|SCII}} are a recurring ability in {{TLoZ|Series}}.


==Overview==
==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 [[Weapon Strength|twice the damage]] of a regular sword strike.<ref>{{Cite|If you have your sword ready while (Z) Targeting, you can do a jump attack by pressing (A)! A jump attack does double damage!|Kokiri|OoT}}</ref><ref name="OoT">{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |publisher= Nintendo |page= 10}}</ref><ref name="MM">{{Cite manual|quote= The jump attack does twice as much damage as a normal swing, but it will take a moment to move again afterwards. |game= MM |page= 23}}</ref>
[[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 [[Weapon Strength|twice the damage]] of a regular sword strike.<ref>{{Cite|If you have your sword ready while (Z) Targeting, you can do a jump attack by pressing (A)! A jump attack does double damage!|Kokiri|OoT}}</ref><ref name="OoT">{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |publisher= Nintendo |page= 10}}</ref><ref name="MM">{{Cite Manual|quote= The jump attack does twice as much damage as a normal swing, but it will take a moment to move again afterwards. |game= MM |page= 23}}</ref>


The technique is effective against most enemies, but some foes, such as [[Darknut]]s in {{TP}}, 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.<ref name="MM"/><ref>{{Cite manual|quote= While holding the sword, press Z + A. Offensive power will double. |game= OoT |page= 20}}</ref>
To perform this attack in any the 3D ''Zelda'' games, Link must have his Sword drawn, and he must be targeting the enemy.<ref name="OoT"/><ref>{{Cite|And finally, the jump attack. Press (A) after drawing your sword and Z-Targeting with (Z). Begin.|Swordsman|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= MM |publisher= Nintendo |page= 9}}</ref> When both conditions are met, a simple press of the action button will unleash a Jump Attack.
 
==Performing a Jump Slash==
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin-left:10px;"
! [[Nintendo 64]]
| Z + A
|-
! [[Nintendo Gamecube]]
| {{GC|L}} + {{GC|A}}
|-
! Four Swords Adventures
| Tap + {{GC|B}}
|-
! Soulcalibur II
| {{SC2|hcp}}{{SC2|op}}{{SC2|hdr}}[[File:Comma.png]]{{SC2|hur}}{{SC2|cpa}}{{SC2|va}}
|-
! [[Nintendo DS]]
| Tap with stylus
|-
! Ocarina of Time 3D
| L + A
|-
! Wii
| Z + A
|}</div>


To perform this attack in any the 3D ''Zelda'' games, Link must have his Sword drawn, and he must be targeting the enemy.<ref name="OoT"/><ref>{{Cite|And finally, the jump attack. Press (A) after drawing your sword and Z-Targeting with (Z). Begin.|Swordsman|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= MM |publisher= Nintendo |page= 9}}</ref> 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 [[Darknut]]s in {{TP}}, 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.<ref name="MM"/><ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= While holding the sword, press Z + A. Offensive power will double. |game= OoT |page= 20}}</ref>


==={{FSA|-}}===
==={{FSA|-}}===
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==={{ST|-}}===
==={{ST|-}}===
The {{Term|ST|Jump Slash}} can be performed by tapping on an enemy with the [[Stylus]], but only while {{Term|ST|Link|link}} is distant from his target.<ref name="ST"/> At closer range, {{Term|ST|Link}} will do a more modest {{Term|ST|Sword}} thrust instead. {{Term|ST|Dark Link|link}} is also able to perform this move; however, he jumps much higher and more slowly than {{Term|ST|Link}} does.
The {{Term|ST|Jump Slash}} can be performed by tapping on an enemy with the [[Stylus]], but only while {{Term|ST|Link|link}} is distant from his target.<ref>{{Cite|To do a targeted attack, you just tap on the target you want to hit!|Russell|ST}}</ref> At closer range, {{Term|ST|Link}} will do a more modest {{Term|ST|Sword}} thrust instead. {{Term|ST|Dark Link|link}} is also able to perform this move; however, he jumps much higher and more slowly than {{Term|ST|Link}} does.


==={{SS|-}}===
==={{SS|-}}===
In {{SS}}, {{Plural|SS|Jump Attack}} are one of {{Plural|SS|Link's Special Sword Strike|link}}. 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 than a normal slash.
In {{SS}}, {{Plural|SS|Jump Attack}} are one of {{Plural|SS|Link's Special Sword Strike|link}}. 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.


==={{BotW|-}}===
==={{BotW|-}}===
In {{BotW}}, Link must jump manually with the {{Icon|BotW X}} button and then attack with the {{Icon|BotW Y}} 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.
In {{BotW}}, Link must jump manually with the {{Icon|BotW X}} button and then attack with the {{Icon|BotW Y}} 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.
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{Stub|TotK}}


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{SCII|-}}===
==={{SCII|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
The Running Hack is one of Link's moves in {{SCII}}. 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.
:''How to perform:'' {{Icon|SCII Hold Arrow Right}}{{Icon|SCII (}}{{Icon|SCII Hold Arrow Down Right}}{{Icon|SCII ,}}{{Icon|SCII Hold Arrow Up Right}}{{Icon|SCII )}}{{Icon|SCII Vertical Attack}}
The Jump Slash is one of Link's moves in {{SCII}}, 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.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


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File:WWJumpAttack.png|{{Term|TWW|Link}}'s {{Term|TWW|Jump Attack}} from {{TWW|-}}
File:WWJumpAttack.png|{{Term|TWW|Link}}'s {{Term|TWW|Jump Attack}} from {{TWW|-}}
File:BotW Bokoblin Jump Attack.png|A {{Term|BotW|Bokoblin}} performing a {{Term|BotW|Jump Slash}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:BotW Bokoblin Jump Attack.png|A {{Term|BotW|Bokoblin}} performing a {{Term|BotW|Jump Slash}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:Jump Attack (SCII).png|{{Term|SCII|Link}} performing the {{Term|SCII|Jump Attack}} from {{SCII|-}}
File:SCII Link Using Jump Attack.png|{{Term|SCII|Link}} performing the {{Term|SCII|Jump Slash}} from {{SCII|-}}
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Not to be confused with the Jump Strike, a similar attack in Twilight Princess.

Jump Slashes,(BotW)[1] also known as Jump Attack,(OoT | MM | FSA | SS)[2][3][4][5] Targeted Attack,(PH | ST)[6][7] and Running Hack,(SCII)[name references needed] are a recurring ability in The Legend of Zelda series.

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.[8][9][10]

To perform this attack in any the 3D Zelda games, Link must have his Sword drawn, and he must be targeting the enemy.[9][11][12] 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 Twilight Princess, 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.[10][13]

Four Swords Adventures

In Four Swords Adventures, 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.

Twilight Princess

Link performs the Jump Attack in Twilight Princess 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.

Phantom Hourglass

The Targeted Attack can be performed by tapping on an enemy with the Stylus, but only while Link is distant from his target.[6] At closer range, Link will do a more modest Sword thrust instead.

Spirit Tracks

The Targeted Attack can be performed by tapping on an enemy with the Stylus, but only while Link is distant from his target.[14] At closer range, Link will do a more modest Sword thrust instead. Dark Link is also able to perform this move; however, he jumps much higher and more slowly than Link does.

Skyward Sword

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

Breath of the Wild

In Breath of the Wild, Link must jump manually with the X Button button and then attack with the Y Button 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.

Tears of the Kingdom

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Other Appearances

SoulCalibur II

Non-Canon Information
How to perform: Hold Arrow Right(Hold Arrow Down Right,Hold Arrow Up Right)Vertical Attack Button

The Jump Slash is one of Link's moves in SoulCalibur II, 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.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Non-Canon Information

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

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Non-Canon Information

The Jump Attack returns as Link's dash attack in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Gallery

  • Link performing a Jump Attack on a Flare Dancer from Ocarina of Time

    Link performing a Jump Attack on a Flare Dancer from Ocarina of Time

  • Link performing a Jump Attack from Majora's Mask

    Link performing a Jump Attack from Majora's Mask

  • Link's Jump Slash from The Wind Waker

    Link's Jump Slash from The Wind Waker

  • A Bokoblin performing a Jump Slash from Breath of the Wild

    A Bokoblin performing a Jump Slash from Breath of the Wild

  • Link performing the Running Hack from SoulCalibur II

    Link performing the Running Hack from SoulCalibur II

References

  1. ↑ "Jump Slash
    Perform a jump slash by pressing Y Button after jumping or while in the air. The shock wave created when you hit the ground can affect    " — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  2. ↑ "If you have your sword ready while L Button Targeting, you can do a jump attack by pressing A Button! A jump attack does double damage!" — N/A (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  3. ↑ "And finally, the jump attack. Draw your sword with B Button, L-Target with L Button, and then press A Button to attack. Begin." — Swordsman (Majora's Mask 3D)
  4. ↑ Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 28
  5. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 7
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Let's begin with the targeted attack. I'm going to bring out some targets for sword practice. Far safer than real foes... Just tap a target to lock on and close in for the attack. Try it now." — Oshus (Phantom Hourglass)
  7. ↑ Spirit Tracks manual, pg. 21
  8. ↑ "If you have your sword ready while (Z) Targeting, you can do a jump attack by pressing (A)! A jump attack does double damage!" — Kokiri (Ocarina of Time)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 10
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "The jump attack does twice as much damage as a normal swing, but it will take a moment to move again afterwards." (Majora's Mask manual, pg. 23)
  11. ↑ "And finally, the jump attack. Press (A) after drawing your sword and Z-Targeting with (Z). Begin." — Swordsman (Majora's Mask)
  12. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask—Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 9
  13. ↑ "While holding the sword, press Z + A. Offensive power will double." (Ocarina of Time manual, pg. 20)
  14. ↑ "To do a targeted attack, you just tap on the target you want to hit!" — Russell (Spirit Tracks)
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