King K. Rool (SSBU)/Neutral attack/Hit 3

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Hitbox visualization showing King K. Rool's Hit 3 of neutral attack.

Overview

King K. Rool does a strong kick, dealing some hefty damage. In fact, it's the highest damage of any neutral attack Hit 3 in the game. As a result, this move is often used for damage dealing in tandem with the previous neutral attacks. Neutral attack Hit 3 is programmed specifically to not have true followups while being safe on hit: +1 at 0 (tested on Mario), eventually becoming +13 at 150%. With 4 active frames, it is also long lasting and will catch opponents just rushing in.

This is usually used out of down throw at mid%s to lead to ledgetrap situations or set up for Crownerang. The latter, while not a true combo by any means, sets up for a strong advantage state. The move does set up tech situations prior to mid%s as well, which makes Crownerang and Blunderbuss Kannonballs fair options to cover everything except roll in, which can be beaten with neutral attack Hit 1 as well if the opponent lacks good reaction time. This becomes a small vortex situation of sorts.

However, Hit 3 does have small drawbacks. The foot is actually a large hurtbox extension while not having the hitbox cover the whole thing (although horizontally it is disjointed). It is also a bit laggy, meaning it is far more unsafe to do in neutral unlike Hits 1 and 2.

Hitboxes

ID	Damage	Angle type	BK	KS	Radius	Bone			H×	SDI×	T%	Sound	Hit bits	Hit part
0	7%	Standard	60	72	4	top	9.0	2.0	2×	1.0×	0%	Kick	All	All
1	7%	Standard	60	72	4	top	9.0	6.5	2×	1.0×	0%	Kick	All	All
2	7%	Standard	60	72	4	top	9.0	12.0	2×	1.0×	0%	Kick	All	All