Ness (SSB)/Dash attack

Overview

Ness's dash attack in Super Smash Bros. involves Ness extending his hands forward, similar to his forward air, though the move is performed on the ground while Ness is moving forward. The animation is similar to that found with Ness in the other Smash games, though this one does not have the PSI electricity in front, making the hitbox relatively smaller (though bigger than Melee's.) The move has moderate range with solid, almost unexpected knockback. It is semi-useful at edgeguarding, especially when the opponent is not good at Ledge DI and vs. floaties such as Jigglypuff and Samus. The move however has high ending lag and not much shield stun, making out of shield punishes quite easy.

Hitboxes

ID	Part	Damage	SD	Angle	BK	KS	FKV	Radius	Bone	Offset			Clang	Effect	G	A	Sound
Clean
0	0	12%	1		16	100	0	140	0	0	140	120					Punch
Late
0	0	9%	1		10	100	0	125	0	0	140	120					Punch

Timing

Clean hit	8-11
Late hit	12-25
Animation length	37

Legend (1 square = 1 frame)

Lag time

Hitbox

Hitbox change

Ness's moveset

Neutral attack (1 · 2 · 3) · 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 · Forward throw · Back throw
Floor attack (front) · Floor attack (back) · Edge attack (fast) · Edge attack (slow)
Neutral special · Up special · Down special