Ganondorf (SSBU)/Neutral special

Overview
Ganondorf charges darkness into his left hand before delivering a devastating back-handed punch. This move may be appealing to use due to it being among the strongest attacks in the game, though its potential is dashed due to its considerable startup and endlag. Despite dealing heavy shield damage and Ganon being able to reverse the attack, nearby opponents who are conservative with their shield play will likely be able to punish him and follow up. This will cause him to be put in a disadvantage state, causing him to waste momentum. As a result, most players consider this attack to be his worst special move, and by extension, his worst move overall.

Hitboxes
Landing any hitbox produces a Special Zoom.

Grounded

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Aerial

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Normal
The move can be reversed on frame 11. For the aerial version, the control stick is checked on frame 66 to apply vertical momentum in the chosen direction.

!Hitboxes !Grounded only

Reversed
For the aerial version, the control stick is checked on frame 76 to apply vertical momentum in the chosen direction.

!Hitboxes !Grounded only