Meta Knight (SSB4)/Down tilt

Hitbox visualization showing Meta Knight's down tilt.

Overview

Meta Knight thrusts his sword across the ground. His fastest move, coming out on frame 3, being tied for the fastest down tilt in the game. Until mid-percents, this move has a chance of tripping the opponent. If so, they are wide open to a dash attack or grab, making this move a good combo starter. Though short-ranged, down tilt is a good tool for pressuring shields.

Starting at roughly 100%, this move puts opponents into their tumbling animation, opening up tech-chases. It is possible to land a Shuttle Loop or Dimensional Cape if their reaction is read.

Hitboxes

ID	Part	Damage	SD	Angle	BK	KS	FKV	Radius	Bone	Offset			SDIx	H×	T%	Clang	Rebound	Type	Effect	G	A	Sound	Direct
0	0	5%	0		15	88	0	2.2	0	0.0	1.5 to 2.5	13.0 to 6.0	1.0x	1.0x	30%							Slash
1	0	5%	0		15	88	0	3.2	0	0.0	2.1 to 2.5	8.0 to 6.0	1.0x	1.0x	30%							Slash

Timing

Hitboxes	3-4
Interruptible	19
Animation length	35

Legend (1 square = 1 frame)

Lag time

Hitbox

Interruptible

Meta Knight's moveset

Neutral attack · Forward tilt (1 · 2 · 3) · 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