WTF Hitboxes in Smash 4 #6

Smash 4's hitbox system gets another deep dive in this installment from YEETSmash, examining some of the game's most bizarre and counterintuitive collision detection quirks. The series has built a reputation for uncovering the weird edge cases where character models and actual hurtboxes don't quite line up the way players expect, leading to situations that look completely wrong at first glance. These discoveries often change how players understand spacing, positioning, and why certain attacks connect or whiff in matches. Whether you're grinding Smash 4 competitively or just curious about how the game's underlying mechanics can produce surprising results, this breakdown reveals exactly why some of the most frustrating moments in neutral actually make sense under the hood—even if they don't feel that way when you're the one getting hit.