Snake (SSBU)/Dash attack

Hitbox visualization showing Snake's dash attack.

Overview

Snake does a somersault forwards and strikes the opponent. It has very fast startup at frame 5, grants Snake arm intangibility throughout the entire hitbox duration, and has high damage and base knockback, making it an extremely effective burst option. It is one of Snake's most useful approaching options, as it propels him a good distance forward and allows him to contest with and beat out options used by the opponent. If dash attack connects with its early hit, it can cross-up shields, making it difficult for the opponent to punish, and its high base knockback and low angle lets it setup edgeguards. Finally, it is a potential KO option near the ledge at very high percents, and it can used to allow Snake to go into his crouching position at the end of the move, making him capable of low profiling certain attacks including grabs and potential out of shield options.

In spite of its immense utility, the move does have a few downsides. It can be called out by opponents if they dash back and punish its ending lag and despite its ability to cross-up shields, it is extremely unsafe on shield if it is misspaced, as its late hit often leaves Snake in a very vulnerable position if it fails to cross-up. Its frequent use in neutral also makes it susceptible to overuse, allowing opponents to evade and punish the attack if they catch on to the user's pattern of use.

In the end, Snake's dash attack is one of the best of its kind due to its speed, intangibility, high power, cross-up potential, and ability to set up edgeguards. It is one of the most reliable burst options in the game, allowing Snake to quickly launch the opponent away if they manage to close the distance on him. However, players must remain unpredictable when using it to avoid punishment by the opponent. Nonetheless, it is an invaluable tool in Snake's moveset.

Hitboxes

ID	Part	Rehit rate	Damage	SD	Angle	Angle type	BK	KS	FKV	Set weight	Radius	Bone	Offset			H×	SDI×	T%	Clang	Rebound	Effect	Type	G	A	Sound	Direct	Hit bits	Hit part	Blockable	Reflectable	Absorbable	Flinchless	No GFX	Heedless
Clean hit
0	0	0	11.0%	1.0		Forward	95	45	0		4.5	neck	1.9	-0.6	0.0	1.0×	1.0×	0%							Punch		All	All
1	0	0	9.0%	1.0		Forward	95	45	0		3.0	top	0.0	5.0	4.0	1.0×	1.0×	0%							Punch		All	All
Late hit
0	0	0	8.0%	1.0		Forward	40	75	0		4.5	neck	1.9	-0.6	0.0	1.0×	1.0×	0%							Punch		All	All
1	0	0	6.0%	1.0		Forward	40	75	0		3.0	top	0.0	5.0	4.0	1.0×	1.0×	0%							Punch		All	All

Timing

Arms intangible	5-12
Clean hit	5-8
Late hit	9-12
Interruptible	42
Animation length	55

Hitboxes
Arms

Legend (1 square = 1 frame)

Lag time

Hitbox

Hitbox change

Vulnerable

Intangible

Interruptible

Trivia

• Uniquely, Snake's dash attack transitions into his crouching state after its animation is finished, and can also be interrupted by a crouch without the startup, much like a down tilt. It is the only dash attack in the game with this property, which is carried over from Brawl.

Snake's moveset

Neutral attack (1 · 2 · 3) · Forward tilt (1 · 2) · 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 · Side special · Up special · Down special · Final Smash
Up taunt · Side taunt · Down taunt