Link VS Cloud

This is the 22nd Death Battle with Link from the Legend of Zelda against Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII. This episode was sponsored by Gamefly.

Interlude
Boomstick: They're two of the most iconic swordsmen in video game history, known for taking out things way out of their league.

Wiz: Link, the champion of Hyrule...

Boomstick: And Cloud Strife, guardian of the lifestream...and orphans.

Wiz: Since both players use vast player-customizable arsenals, they will take into the arena what they are most comftorable wielding.

'''Boomstick: Choose the weapons they want to take. And since armor isn't specified into Fantasy and Smash, we'll be taking it from their entire story.'''

Wiz: And remember in Death Battle, theere is no outside help allowed.

'''Boomstick: Aww, but Boomstick, they have their summons, and fairies, and their...shut up! This is our show, and this is the the way we want to run it.'''

Wiz: I'm Wizard and he's Boomstick and it's our job to analyze their weapons, armor, and skills to find out who would win a Death Battle.

Link
Wiz: Link is the multi-incarnated hero of the Hyrule Kingdom. Humble and brave, he has defeated the forces of evil for ten generations.

'''Boomstick: Each fairy hero is Link! Haha...to each other.'''

Wiz: No, Boomstick, he's not a fairy.

'''Boomstick: Pointy ears, tights, magic, and look at that hair! Fairy!'''

Wiz: Each incarnation of Link bears the Spirit of the Hero, the unbreakable will and prowess of a hero.

Boomstick: And since he's got ten Links to work with, he's a master of all sorts of weapons, including his iconic Master Sword.

Wiz: Forged by the goddess Hylia, this sword can deflect light-based magic, and is indestructible.

'''Boomstick: And when Link's in tip-top shape, he can shoot beam-thingies out of it. I don't understand why this changes as he takes a hit, but hey! Lasers!'''

Wiz: When low on energy, the sword can still launch the Skyward Strike by calling on help from above. But the Master Sword is far from Link's only weapon.

'Boomstick: This guy has got some deep ''pockets. He somehow carries around a boomerang and tons of bombs, and a hookshot which gets things for him. Man, that would have been really useful for that last beer on the couch. Probably still be married.'''

Wiz: Doubt it. Link is an excellent archer, and uses the Hero's Bow in conjunction with several arrow types. However, much of Link's arsenal is suited for exploration rather than combat.

'''Boomstick: But if that's not enough, he hides under several layers of defense. Like the red ring, which reduces damage by 75%.'''

Wiz: The Golden Gauntlets help brace under intense pressure, though do not increase striking power. And he has three types of boots.

'''Boomstick: Three huh? Told you he was a fairy.'''

Wiz: The Iron Boots weigh a thousand pounds, the Hover Boots float in midair, and the Pegasus Boots with attached Roc's Feather increases Link's speed and strength to superhuman levels.

Boomstick: But his best defense is the Hylian Shield.

Wiz: Originally forged from the Sky Dragon Lanayru, this shield is completely indestructible, and can block attacks.

'''Bomstick: And Link has a little help from the goddesses, being the bearer of the Triforce of Courage. This tiny golden triangle helps him fight opponents.'''

Wiz: Link is a puzzle-solver. He exploits weaknesses in opponents even when there is only one solution. Though Link has the neccessary tools to fight, his use of arsenal over skill leaves him vulnerable.

'''Boomstick: Still, a guy who can fight a guy twice his size, while wielding a sword twice as large as he is, he's a badass in my book. With so many weapons, few can withstand the might of the Hero of Hyrule. Plus, if he dies, we can just clap and bring him back to life.'''

Wiz: He's not a fairy!

Cloud Strife
Wiz: Cloud Strife, guardian of the Lifestream, is no ordinary swordsman.

'''Boomstick: There's no way around it. He's a fucking supersoldier but damn he's in need of a desparate haircut.'''