Super Smash Bros. · Combo Video · 2018
Phantom hits represent some of the rarest and most frustrating moments in Super Smash Bros—situations where a move connects so barely that it deals half damage with zero knockback, often changing the outcome of critical matches. This compilation captures some of the most memorable instances, ranging from jaw-dropping rest punish setups to heartbreaking game-five scenarios where a phantom hit cost a player their shot at victory. The video dives into what makes phantom hits so impactful: they occur when a move's hitbox is tangential to an opponent's hurtbox, creating a glancing blow that feels almost cruel in competitive play. Viewers highlighted several standout moments, including a Sheik's homie stock decision at 5:38 that was made all the more respectful by the phantom rest involved, and a shine-spike phantom into wobble sequence that would have been an absolute salt factory if it had happened in a real match. Mew2King's three phantom hits in a single set remains a point of contention in the community, while the overall collection shows how the Smash gods can be wildly fickle—turning potential victories into devastating losses through the game's most elusive mechanic. Whether you're curious about how glancing blows work or just want to witness some of competitive Smash's most unfortunate moments, this compilation delivers both education and entertainment.
"IT'S THE TANGENT LINES" Another compilation of the most fortunate/unfortunate phantom hits in Smash, from sick rest punish combos, to players losing game 5 last stock last hit situations because they got a phantom hit on a game winning kill move. The Smash gods can be so fickle. For anyone that doesn't know what a phantom hit is: It's incredibly rare and about as close as…
Show more →"IT'S THE TANGENT LINES" Another compilation of the most fortunate/unfortunate phantom hits in Smash, from sick rest punish combos, to players losing game 5 last stock last hit situations because they got a phantom hit on a game winning kill move. The Smash gods can be so fickle. For anyone that doesn't know what a phantom hit is: It's incredibly rare and about as close as you can get to hitting your opponent without actually hitting them, it occurs when the hitbox of a move is tangential with the hurtbox of your opponent, this causes the move to have no knockback at all and deal half damage.
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