Description
In the context of platform-based fighting games, a Ledgedash is an advanced maneuver that allows characters to use their invincibility frames from grabbing a ledge to perform a quick dash onto the stage. This move effectively combines the invincibility period with a fast repositioning action, making it a powerful tool for both offense and defense. Players executing a Ledgedash can avoid incoming attacks due to the invincibility frames while also closing the distance to their opponent or escaping a pressured situation. Mastering the Ledgedash requires precise timing and control, as mistiming can result in missing the ledge or dashing directly into an opponent’s attack.
Examples
- In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Fox McCloud players frequently use Ledgedashing to quickly regain stage control while maintaining invincibility, making it difficult for opponents to predict their next move.
- Luigi in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate can use Ledgedashing to combine his already slippery movement with invincibility, creating opportunities to strike opponents off-guard or reset neutral.
Additional Information
- Ledgedashing is considered a high-level technique, often seen in competitive play and tournaments.
- The success of a Ledgedash heavily relies on the character's specific frame data and the player's timing accuracy.