0-Second Melee is a glitch that can be performed in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It is a form of the Name Entry glitch, which was discovered by Exchord92.
Performing the glitch
The glitch can be performed by using the following method:
Once in Melee mode, players in Custom Rules select Stock mode and set the number of stocks to anything. They should select one and only one character. Then, they can perform the glitch as follows:
- Once the cursor over the name field, the player should press A and B simultaneously.
- The player should release A, but continue holding B.
- The player should scroll down to "Name Entry." Then, the player should press A at the correct time whilst still holding B.
- If this is timed correctly, the player will go to the Stage Select screen. Select a stage.
If the player performed the glitch correctly and the game does not freeze, the Melee will end as soon as the announcer says, "Go!"
Players can also perform this glitch with two to four characters all on the same team (using the black character glitch) instead of only one player. The match will end instantaneously due to there being only one team remaining (or in this case, starting the match).
Explanation
A melee with only one character is impossible under normal scenarios. However, since the Name Entry glitch forces the game to advance, all opposing stock has already been depleted at the start of the battle and the player wins instantly.