Corrin (SSBU)/Forward aerial

Hitbox visualization showing Corrin's forward aerial.

Overview

Corrin performs a simple, downward sword swing. This move is a staple in Corrin's neutral, with incredible range and shield safety. Given the low FAF, it can also be used multiple times in a single jump. The high active frames also make it deceptively easy to land, and the hitbox range is exceptional. As a result, it can be seen as a premier forward aerial.

Forward aerial is very plus on hit, allowing it to combo in multiple different ways. When used with a SHFF at 0%, it can confirm options such as Dragon Lunge, enabling its host of mixups or a forward kick. However, rising with the move enables forward aerial chains, which can lead into Corrin's exceptional juggle game. These can often lead to ~50% combos.

However, its startup being frame 9 is slightly below average for an aerial of its nature. Using the move multiple times in a jump can leave Corrin vulnerable due to the noticeable endlag on a rising forward aerial. Corrin's air speed also holds back the move's range. It is also very poor for edgeguarding due to being designed for juggle combos, with the upward launch and poor KO potential helping opponents if anything. Back aerial is usually used instead in this case. These issues are, however, extremely minor and do little to hurt the move's success.

Update History

2.0.0

• Corrin can grab ledges faster after using forward aerial (62 frames → 60).

8.0.0

• Forward aerial deals more damage (7.5% → 9%), with knockback scaling compensated (99 → 87).

Hitboxes

ID	Part	Rehit rate	Damage	SD	Angle	Angle type	BK	KS	FKV	Set weight	Radius	Bone	Offset			H×	SDI×	T%	Clang	Rebound	Effect	Type	G	A	Sound	Direct	Hit bits	Hit part	Blockable	Reflectable	Absorbable	Flinchless	No GFX	Heedless
0	0	0	9.0%	0		Forward	40	87	0		4.0	haver	-1.0	0.0	0.0	1.0×	1.0×	0%							Slash		All	All
1	0	0	9.0%	0		Forward	40	87	0		4.0	haver	-1.0	4.0	0.0	1.0×	1.0×	0%							Slash		All	All
2	0	0	9.0%	0		Forward	40	87	0		4.0	haver	-1.0	8.0	0.0	1.0×	1.0×	0%							Slash		All	All

Timing

Attack

The move enables ledge grabs from both sides starting on frame 60.

Initial autocancel	1-8
Hitboxes	9-12
Ending autocancel	30-
Interruptible	36
Animation length	60

Landing lag

Interruptible	9
Animation length	16

Legend (1 square = 1 frame)

Lag time

Hitbox

Autocancel

Interruptible

Corrin's moveset

Neutral attack (1 · 2 · 3 · inf) · Forward tilt · Up tilt · Down tilt · Dash attack · Forward smash · Up smash · Down smash
Neutral aerial · Forward aerial · Back aerial · Up aerial · Down aerial
Grab · Pummel · Forward throw · Back throw · Up throw · Down throw
Floor attack (front) · Floor attack (back) · Floor attack (trip) · Edge attack
Neutral special · Side special · Up special · Down special · Final Smash