Captain Falcon (SSBM)/Down aerial
Overview
Captain Falcon does a stomp attack. This attack has two hitboxes - the lower one on the legs, and the upper one in the torso region. The lower hitbox is a powerful meteor smash (fourth strongest in the game) with some high hitstun as well, while the upper hitbox is an extremely powerful spike known as the Nipple Spike - it is the strongest spike in the game, but is also notoriously difficult to land. It can KO at low percentages, and can be combo'd into with moves such as a down aerial on a grounded opponent, Raptor Boost, a neutral aerial, or a down throw/up throw (depending on the falling speed of the opponent). When used on a grounded opponent, the move is also a great combo starter, being able to lead into an aerial, including a Knee Smash as a finisher or another down aerial to get the opponent back onto the ground, with potential to start a tech-chase.
Hitboxes
Timing
Attack
Initial autocancel | 1-3 |
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Hitboxes | 16-20 |
Ending autocancel | 36- |
Interruptible | 38 |
Animation length | 44 |
Landing lag
Animation length | 24 |
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L-cancelled animation length | 12 |
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L-cancelled |
Lag time |
Hitbox |
Autocancel |
Interruptible |