How to beat Link as Donkey Kong in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
These are basic tips on how to beat Link. We don't have tips for how
Donkey Kong specifically should play. If you have advice for this matchup - consider adding them to help the community!
Neutral
Link will Nair a lot, it's extremely safe, and a great combo starter
Pay attention to what he does after Nair, that's when you can punish
Be patient. Link has projectiles and may spam you until you approach.
If you rush in, you can be punished, often with fair
Boomerang can be beaten by a lot of moves, figure out which one is the quickest to get rid of it with.
Disadvantage
Despite his scary looking dair, juggling link is pretty effective
Be careful about dair, but it's extremely punishable if you see it coming.
Misc
His Up-B isn't a multihit - it just looks like it. Once you block the first hit, drop shield and punish