Zelda transforms into her alter-ego Sheik to dominate the competition through speed and a flurry of kicks. With intuitive combo trees, less-experienced players will find early success finishing off stocks. Sheik has a lethal off-stage game with long limbs and needle projectiles seemingly designed to intercept recoveries. While the ninja moves deftly on the ground, their air mobility is limited, leaving the character's offence relient on committal grabs or dash attacks. Instead, Sheik excels at a more reactive playstyle, swatting away approaches and punishing any slip-ups with brutality. Honing Sheik's tools with precision on the opponent's weak points will secure a succesfull takedown.