Ganondorf (SSBB)/Forward smash

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Ganondorf forward smash hitbox visualizations
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Overview

Ganondorf rears back before performing an elbow strike, much like Captain Falcon's forward smash. As an archetype of a slow but strong forwards smash, it comes out on frame 21 and has over 30 frames of endlag, yet consistently KOes under 100% from the center of Final Destination. In addition, it also has relatively good range (especially when pivoted) and it has a surprisingly long-lasting hitbox. It is best used as a punishing tool, catching missed grabs from tether users like Zero Suit Samus and Toon Link, as well as punishing misplaced spot dodges and dropped shields due to its long duration. While it can also be used to buffer aerial approaches, this is less consistent due to Ganondorf's low mobility. Despite its sluggishness, it is a notable move in Ganondorf's kit thanks to its power and hitbox duration, leading to usage outside of shield breaks.

Hitboxes

ID	Part	Damage	SD	Angle	BK	KS	FKV	Radius	Bone	Offset			SDIx	H×	T%	Clang	Rebound	Type	Effect	G	A	Sound	Direct
Angled up
0	0	24%	0		30	85	0	5.0	30	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0x	1.0x	0%							Burn
1	0	24%	0		30	75	0	5.0	31	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0x	1.0x	0%							Burn
Angled forward
0	0	24%	0		30	83	0	5.0	30	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0x	1.0x	0%							Burn
1	0	24%	0		30	75	0	5.0	31	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0x	1.0x	0%							Burn
Angled down
0	0	24%	0		30	80	0	5.0	30	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0x	1.0x	0%							Burn
1	0	24%	0		30	75	0	5.0	31	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0x	1.0x	0%							Burn

Timing

Charges between	9-10
Hitboxes	21-26
Interruptible	60
Animation length	66

Legend (1 square = 1 frame)

Lag time

Charge interval

Hitbox

Ganondorf's moveset

Neutral attack · 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
Forward roll · Back roll · Spot dodge · Air dodge · Techs
Floor attack (front) · Floor getups (front) · Floor attack (back) · Floor getups (back) · Floor attack (trip) · Floor getups (trip)
Edge attack (fast) · Edge getups (fast) · Edge attack (slow) · Edge getups (slow)
Neutral special · Side special · Up special · Down special · Final Smash