Ganondorf (SSBU)/Dash attack

Hitbox visualization showing Ganondorf's dash attack.

Overview

Ganondorf performs a shoulder bash. It is one of his most potent burst options, making it very useful in neutral or to catch landings. The strong hit is a combo starter at low percent, letting Ganondorf follow up with a neutral aerial or an up aerial, and becomes a kill move later on. Dash attack also has the ability to cross-up, making it relatively safe if spaced correctly.

This move also shines when it is coupled with Flame Choke, being able to cover multiple options at once and creating a 50-50 when the aerial version is landed.

The late hit is much safer and way less powerful than the early hit, allowing it to consistently lead into neutral aerial and up aerial, or even in certain cases forward aerial and back aerial, making it one of the only ways for Ganondorf to kill confirm. However, it barely extends past his hurtbox, making it trade or lose against a lot of moves, and also causing issues with the jostle mechanics present in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Overall a staple of Ganondorf's toolkit and one of the best in the game.

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	Shieldstun
Clean hit
0	0	0	15.0%	1.0		Forward	50	85	0		7.0	top	0.0	9.0	7.0	1.0×	1.0×	0%							Heavy		All	All							—
Late hit
0	0	0	11.0%	1.0		Forward	45	60	0		4.0	top	0.0	9.0	7.0	1.0×	1.0×	0%							Heavy		All	All							1.3×

Timing

Clean hit	10-12
Late hit	13-19
Interruptible	38
Animation length	60

Legend (1 square = 1 frame)

Lag time

Hitbox

Hitbox 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
Forward roll · Back roll · Spot dodge · Air dodge · Techs
Floor attack (front) · Floor getups (front) · Floor attack (back) · Floor getups (back) · Floor attack (trip) · Floor getups (trip)
Edge attack · Edge getups
Neutral special · Side special · Up special · Down special · Final Smash