Ryu vs Young Link
Matchup Tips and Strategies
In the matchup against Young Link, start by using Hadoken to engage from a distance, forcing him to respect your projectile. Once he begins throwing projectiles, shield them and look for openings to counterattack, as his kill options rely heavily on connecting confirms. Bait him into overcommitting with his projectiles or aerials, then punish with Ryu's strong combo potential, especially with moves like Shoryuken when he’s at kill percent. Maintain stage control and keep the pressure on, as Young Link struggles to secure kills without setups, allowing you to dictate the pace of the match.
Tips for Ryu vs Young Link
Young link likes to oppress with confirms off projectiles. use hadoken to engage, then shield projectiles until you kill their patience, they do not have many kill options if not confirmed. Also bait.