Ganondorf (SSB4)/Neutral special/Custom 2

Hitbox visualization showing Ganondorf's grounded Warlock Thrust.

Hitbox visualization showing Ganondorf's grounded reversed Warlock Thrust.

Overview

Ganondorf winds up much faster than with his default Warlock Punch and then thrusts forward to create a darkness-fueled explosion. Warlock Thrust is the weaker variant of Warlock Punch, not dealing any worthwhile damage or knockback to offset its slow speed. The grounded and aerial versions deal the same damage, setting the move further apart from its siblings. While the outer hitbox is massive, it and the smaller sweetspot are unable to K.O. until 300% or more. It also lacks the Super Armor the other 2 variants have, reducing its utility to call out aggressive options.

Because of these flaws, Warlock Thrust is considered Ganondorf's worst neutral special and is never picked before Warlock Punch or Warlock Blade.

Hitboxes

ID	Part	Damage	SD	Angle	BK	KS	FKV	Radius	Bone	Offset			SDIx	H×	T%	Clang	Rebound	Type	Effect	G	A	Sound	Direct
Normal
0	0	16%	0		115	20	0	6.5	16	1.5	0.0	0.0	1.0x	1.0x	0%							Kick
1	0	9%	0		80	30	0	17.5	16	1.5	0.0	0.0	1.0x	1.0x	0%							Explosion
Reversal
0	0	19%	0		115	20	0	5.5	16	1.5	0.0	0.0	1.0x	1.0x	0%							Kick
1	0	12%	0		75	30	0	17.0	16	1.5	0.0	0.0	1.0x	1.0x	0%							Explosion

Timing

Normal

Hitboxes	40-41
Interruptible	108
Animation length	116

Reversed

Turnaround	11
Hitboxes	50-51
Interruptible	118
Animation length	126

Legend (1 square = 1 frame)

Lag time

Hitbox

State change

Interruptible

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
Floor attack (front) · Floor attack (back) · Floor attack (trip) · Edge attack
Neutral special (def · c1 · c2) · Side special (def · c1 · c2) · Up special (def · c1 · c2) · Down special (def · c1 · c2) · Final Smash