Ganondorf (SSB4)/Side special/Default

Hitbox visualization showing Ganondorf's grounded Flame Choke.

Hitbox visualization showing Ganondorf's aerial Flame Choke.

Hitbox visualization showing Ganondorf's grounded Flame Choke's hit. Note the super armor.

Overview

Ganondorf's side special in Smash 4 is Flame Choke. Ganondorf boosts forward with one dark magic-infused hand outstretched and grabs an opponent by the neck before dropping them to the ground. As it is a command grab, Flame Choke cannot be shielded. It can potentially be used continuously to tech chase opponents; alternatively, depending on the opposing character and whether or not the opponent techs, Ganondorf may be able to follow up with several of his moves, making Flame Choke a combo starter.

If used in the air, Ganondorf will forcefully slam the opponent down to the ground, dealing more damage than the grounded version but lacks any followups. If used offstage, this will result in an instant KO, known as Ganoncide. If Ganondorf is leading by more than one stock or if he and his opponent both have one stock left, Ganoncide can be used to quickly end a match in victory for Ganondorf, making it crucial for opponents to avoid the ledges of stages if these circumstances are met.

Update history

1.1.5

• Flame Choke grab range increased.

Hitboxes

Ground

Hitbox type	Damage	Angle	Base knockback	Knockback scaling	Fixed knockback value	Weight dependent
Throw	12%	361	60	90	0	No

Air

Hitbox type	Damage	Angle	Base knockback	Knockback scaling	Fixed knockback value	Weight dependent
Throw	15%	361	40	82	0	No

Timing

Grounded

Grab	16-30
Animation length	59

Legend (1 square = 1 frame)

Lag time

Grab

Aerial

Grab	19-31
Animation length	59

Ground (hit)

Super armor	17-40
Throw release	31
Animation length	60

Air (hit)

Throw release	1
Animation length	40

Legend (1 square = 1 frame)

Lag time

Vulnerable

Armour

Grab

Throw point

Interruptible

Missed tech Flame Choke followup list

If a character fails to tech a grounded Flame Choke used against them, Ganondorf may be able to follow up with several different moves, making Flame Choke an effective combo starter or setup for a finishing move.

Able to follow up with:	Characters
Immune to Flame Choke followups
Jab only
Down tilt only
Down tilt and forward tilt
Down tilt, forward tilt and jab
Down tilt, forward tilt, jab and down smash

External links

• Flame Choke followup info

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