< SSBU | Meta Knight
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Character Stats
| Icon | Character | Weight | Neutral Air Dodge | Neutral Air Dodge Total | Directional Air Dodge | Directional Air Dodge Total | Jumpsquat | Short Hop Height | Full Hop Height | Double Jump Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Meta Knight | 80 | 2~26F intangible | 47F | 2~19F intangible | 80F (Side) 101F (Up) 66F (Down) 94F (Diagonally Up) 74F (Diagonally Down) | 3 | 13.92 | 32 | 28.93 |
| Short Hop Duration | Full Hop Duration | Short Hop Fast Fall Duration | Full Hop Fast Fall Duration | Total Jumps | Gravity | Fall Speed | Fast Fall Speed | Hard Landing Frames | Air Speed | |
| 31F | 47F | 22F | 33F | 6 | 0.11 | 1.66 | 2.656 | 4 | 1.04 | |
| Base Air Acceleration | Additional Air Acceleration | Max Air Acceleration | Walk Speed | Initial Dash | Run Speed | Dash Frames | Pivot Dash Frames | Backwards Rolls | Forward Rolls | |
| 0.01 | 0.065 | 0.075 | 1.239 | 2.211 | 2.09 | 12 | 14 | 4~15F intangible | 4~14F intangible | |
| Spot Dodge Total Frames (Cancel/Full) | Spot Dodge Intangible Frames | Grab Range | ||||||||
| 19/24 | 3~16F intangible | 11.5 |
Normal Moves
Rapid Jab
Rapid Jab
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jab Rapid Jab | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightJabRapid 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 1.0 | 22 | 4/7/10/... | 361 | 10 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 30 | - | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 5 | - | - | - | |
Rapid Jab (Finisher)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jab Rapid Jab Finisher | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightJabRapidFinisher 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 2.0 | 30 | 3 | 361 | 60 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 140 | - | -24 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 3 | - | - | - | |
Forward Tilt 1
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forward Tilt Forward Tilt 1 | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightFTilt1 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 2.0 | 25 | 6 | 68/88 | 25 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 20 | - | -16 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 3 | - | - | - | |
| F-Tilt 1 | |||||
Forward Tilt 2
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forward Tilt Forward Tilt 2 | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightFTilt2 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 2.0 | 27 | 2 | 60/85 | 20 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 20 | - | -22 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 3 | - | - | - | |
| F-Tilt 2 | |||||
Forward Tilt 3
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forward Tilt Forward Tilt 3 | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightFTilt3 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 4.0 | 30 | 2 | 60/85 | 20 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 20 | - | -25 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 3 | - | - | - | |
| F-Tilt 3 | |||||
Up Tilt
Up Tilt (Sweetspot)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Up Tilt Sweetspot | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightUTilt 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 7.0 | 34 | 9-14 | 95 | 60 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 90 | - | -18 to -13 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 7 | - | - | - | |
Up Tilt (Clean Hit, Sourspot)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Up Tilt Clean Hit, Sourspot | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightUTilt 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 6.0 | 34 | 9-10 | 95 | 60 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 90 | - | -19 to -18 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 6 | - | - | - | |
Up Tilt (Late Hit, Sourspot)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Up Tilt Late Hit, Sourspot | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightUTilt 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 5.0 | 34 | 11-14 | 85 | 35 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 120 | - | -17 to -14 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 6 | - | - | - | |
Down Tilt
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Down Tilt - | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDTilt 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 5.0 | 18 | 3-4 | 361 | 15 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 88 | - | -9 to -8 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 6 | - | - | - | |
| Your go-to move for quick grounded pressure and shield pokes | |||||
Dash Attack
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dash Attack - | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDashAttack 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 7.0/6.0Foot/Tip | 32 | 7-11 | 60/70/80 | 65/67 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 107 | - | -18 to -14/-19 to -15 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 7/6 | - | - | - | |
| You will die in 5 seconds | |||||
Smash Attacks
Forward Smash
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forward Smash - | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightFSmash 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 16.024 charged | 41 | 24 | 361 | 30 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 108/98 | - | -6-2 charged | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 115 charged | - | - | - | |
Up Smash
Up Smash (Hit 1)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Up Smash Hit 1 | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightUSmash 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 4.06 charged | 49 | 8 | 366/130 | 30 FKB | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | -37-36 charged | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 43 charged | - | - | - | |
| Mid | |||||
Up Smash (Hit 2)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Up Smash Hit 2 | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightUSmash 1 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 3.04.5 charged | 49 | 12 | 366/130 | 30 FKB | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | -34-33 charged | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 33 charged | - | - | - | |
| as | |||||
Up Smash (Hit 3)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Up Smash Hit 3 | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightUSmash 2 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 5.07.5 charged | 49 | 17 | 85/90 | 65 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 148 | - | -28-26 charged | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 43 charged | - | - | - | |
| hell | |||||
Down Smash
Down Smash (Front Hit)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Down Smash Front Hit | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDSmash 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 10.015 charged | 37 | 4 | 35 | 50 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 77 | - | -26-23 charged | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 74 charged | - | - | - | |
| Doesn't kill | |||||
Down Smash (Back Hit)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Down Smash Back Hit | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDSmash 1 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 13.019.5 charged | 37 | 9 | 35 | 50 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 78 | - | -19-15 charged | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 95 charged | - | - | - | |
| Kills | |||||
Aerials
Neutral Air
Neutral Air (Clean)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Neutral Air Clean | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightNAir 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 10.0 | 43 | 6-7 | 361 | 40 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | -3 | 7 | ? | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 4 | - | - | - | |
| Fundies | |||||
Neutral Air (Late)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Neutral Air Late | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightNAir 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 7.5 | 43 | 8-20 | 361 | 40 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | -4 | 7 | ? | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 3 | - | - | - | |
Forward Air
Forward Air (Hit 1)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forward Air Hit 1 | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightFAir 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 2.0 | 39 | 9 | 367/70/60 | 40 FKB/65 FKB | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | -8 | 10 | ? | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 2 | - | - | - | |
Forward Air (Hit 2)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forward Air Hit 2 | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightFAir 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 2.0 | 39 | 12 | 367/70/60 | 40 FKB/65 FKB | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | -8 | 10 | ? | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 2 | - | - | - | |
Forward Air (Hit 3)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forward Air Hit 3 | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightFAir 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 3.0 | 39 | 15 | 48 | 60 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 140 | - | -8 | 10 | ? | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 2 | - | - | - | |
Back Air
Back Air (Hit 1)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Back Air Hit 1 | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightBAir 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 2.0 | 51 | 7-8 | 367/55 | 90 FKB/55 FKB | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | -9 | 11 | ? | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 2 | - | - | - | |
Back Air (Hit 2)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Back Air Hit 2 | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightBAir 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 2.0 | 51 | 13-14 | 367/55 | 90 FKB/55 FKB | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | -9 | 11 | ? | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 2 | - | - | - | |
Back Air (Hit 3)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Back Air Hit 3 | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightBAir 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 4.0 | 51 | 20-21 | 361 | 30 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 198 | - | -8 | 11 | ? | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 3 | - | - | - | |
Up Air
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Up Air - | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightUAir 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 4.0 | 26 | 6 | 67/50 | 30 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 128 | - | -6 | 9 | ? | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 3 | - | - | - | |
| Will combo into itself 17 times then into a kill | |||||
Down Air
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Down Air - | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDAir 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 6.0 | 27 | 4 | 35/50 | 30 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 108 | - | -6 | 9 | ? | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 3 | - | - | - | |
| Fundies, part 2 | |||||
Grabs & Throws
Grab
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grab Standing | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightGrab 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| N/A | 36 | 7-8 | N/A | N/A | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| N/A | - | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | N/A | - | - | - | |
| Use the Dash version if you value your sanity | |||||
Dash Grab
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grab Dash | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDashGrab 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| N/A | 44 | 11-12 | N/A | N/A | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| N/A | - | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | N/A | - | - | - | |
Pivot Grab
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grab Pivot | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightPivotGrab 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| N/A | 37 | 12-13 | N/A | N/A | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| N/A | - | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | N/A | - | - | - | |
Pummel
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grab Pummel | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightPummel 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 1.0 | 5 | 1 | 361 | 30 FKB | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | -2 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 2 | - | - | - | |
Forward Throw
Forward Throw (Hit 1)
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Forward Throw Hit 1 | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightFThrow 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 6.0 | 27 | 8-9 | 40 | 10 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | -13 to -12 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| all invincible 1-10 | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 6 | - | - | - | |
Forward Throw (Throw)
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Forward Throw Throw | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightFThrow 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 3.0 | 27 | 10 | 65 | 50 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 140 | - | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| all invincible 1-10 | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | N/A | - | - | - | |
Back Throw
Back Throw (Hit 1)
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Back Throw Hit 1 | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightBThrow 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 7.0 | 34 | 16-17 | 45 | 10 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | -11 to -10 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| all invincible 1-18 | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 7 | - | - | - | |
Back Throw (Throw)
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Back Throw Throw | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightBThrow 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 3.0 | 34 | 18 | 45 | 60 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 140 | - | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| all invincible 1-18 | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | N/A | - | - | - | |
Up Throw
Up Throw (Hit 1)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Up Throw Hit 1 | |||||
  File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightUThrow 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 7.0 | 77 | 42-45 | 65 | 85 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 150 | - | -28 to -25 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| all invincible 1-46 | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 7 | - | - | - | |
Up Throw (Throw)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Up Throw Throw | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightUThrow 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 10.0 | 77 | 46 | 77 | 70 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 76 | - | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| all invincible 1-46 | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | N/A | - | - | - | |
| Your best kill throw | |||||
Down Throw
Down Throw (Multihits x9)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Down Throw Multihits x9 | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDThrow 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 0.5x9 | 86 | 11 - 13/17 - 19/23 - 25/29 - 31/35 - 37/41 - 43/47 - 49/53 - 55 | 270 | 10 FKB | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | NaN | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| all invincible 1-75 | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 2 | - | - | - | |
Down Throw (Final Hit)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Down Throw Final Hit | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDThrow 1 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 1.0 | 86 | 73-74 | 70 | 60 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 200 | - | -11 to -10 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| all invincible 1-75 | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 2 | - | - | - | |
Down Throw (Throw)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Down Throw Throw | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDThrow 2 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 2.0 | 86 | 75 | 60 | 50 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 170 | - | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| all invincible 1-75 | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | N/A | - | - | - | |
| You will die in 5 seconds, part 2 | |||||
Special Moves
Mach Tornado
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mach Tornado - | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightMachTornado 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 12.0/0.0/8.0Clean/Windbox/Late | 361 | N/A | 361/180 | 90/30/70 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 44/100/60 | - | -81 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 11/2/8 | - | - | - | |
Drill Rush
Drill Rush (Multihits x11)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Drill Rush Multihits x11 | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDrillRush 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 1.1x11 | 97 | 26-69 | 363/367/30/365 | 45 FKB/30 FKB/25 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 50 | - | N/A | 26 | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 2 | - | - | - | |
Drill Rush (Final Hit)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Drill Rush Final Hit | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDrillRushEnd 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 3.0 | 97 | 70 | 40 | 40 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 185 | - | -24 | 26 | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 4 | - | - | - | |
Shuttle Loop
Shuttle Loop (Ground, Hit 1 Clean)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shuttle Loop Ground, Hit 1 Clean | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightShuttleLoopG 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 9.0 | 64 | 8 | 86/88 | 125 FKB/120 FKB | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 120 | - | -47 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 9 | - | - | - | |
| Please don't whiff this | |||||
Shuttle Loop (Ground, Hit 1 Late)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shuttle Loop Ground, Hit 1 Late | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightShuttleLoopG 1 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 6.0 | 64 | 9 | 86 | 100 FKB | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 120 | - | -49 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 6 | - | - | - | |
Shuttle Loop (Ground, Hit 1 Later)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shuttle Loop Ground, Hit 1 Latest | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightShuttleLoopG 2 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 6.0 | 64 | 10-12 | 84 | 68 FKB | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | -48 to -46 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 6 | - | - | - | |
Shuttle Loop (Ground, Hit 2)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shuttle Loop Ground, Hit 2 | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightShuttleLoopG 3 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 6.0 | 64 | 22-27 | 80 | 55 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 130 | - | -36 to -31 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 6 | - | - | - | |
Shuttle Loop (Aerial, Hit 1 Clean)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shuttle Loop Aerial, Hit 1 Clean | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightShuttleLoopA 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 6.0 | 63 | 7-8 | 88/86 | 116 FKB/110 FKB | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 120 | - | -50 to -49 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 6 | - | - | - | |
Shuttle Loop (Aerial, Hit 1 Late)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shuttle Loop Aerial, Hit 1 Late | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightShuttleLoopA 1 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 6.0 | 63 | 9-10 | 86 | 80 FKB | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 100 | - | -48 to -47 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 6 | - | - | - | |
Shuttle Loop (Aerial, Hit 2)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shuttle Loop Aerial, Hit 2 | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightShuttleLoopA 2 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 6.0 | 63 | 20-26 | 80 | 55 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 118 | - | -37 to -31 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 6 | - | - | - | |
Dimensional Cape
Dimensional Cape (Ground Forward)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dimensional Cape Ground Forward | |||||
  File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDimensionalCapeGroundForward 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 13.0 | 64 | 6 | 53 | 40 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 98 | - | -46 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 12 | - | - | - | |
| Forward Dimensional Cape | |||||
Dimensional Cape (Ground Backward)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dimensional Cape Ground Backward | |||||
 File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDimensionalCapeGroundBack 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 15.0 | 64 | 6 | 53 | 40 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 98 | - | -44 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 14 | - | - | - | |
| Backwards Dimensional Cape | |||||
Dimensional Cape (Air Forward)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dimensional Cape Air Forward | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDimensionalCapeAirForward 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 14.0 | 64 | 6 | 53 | 40 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 98 | - | -45 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 13 | - | - | - | |
Dimensional Cape (Air Backward)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dimensional Cape Air Backward | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightDimensionalCapeAirBack 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 16.0 | 64 | 6 | 53 | 40 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 98 | - | -44 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| N/A | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 14 | - | - | - | |
Misc. Attacks
Ledge Attack
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ledge Attack - | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightLedgeAttack 0.pngFile:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightLedgeAttack 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 9.0 | 55 | 25-27 | 45 | 90 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 20 | - | -21 to -19 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| all intangible 1-27 | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 9 | - | - | - | |
Getup Attack
Getup Attack (Up)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Getup Attack Facing Up | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightGetupAttack 0.pngFile:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightGetupAttack 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 7.0 | 45 | 16-25 | 48 | 80 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 48 | - | -22 to -13 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| all intangible 1-25 | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 7 | - | - | - | |
Getup Attack (Down)
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Getup Attack Facing Down | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightGetupAttack 1.pngFile:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightGetupAttack 1 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 7.0 | 45 | 16-25 | 48 | 80 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 48 | - | -22 to -13 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| all intangible 1-25 | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 7 | - | - | - | |
Trip Attack
Meta Knight | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trip Attack - | |||||
| File:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightTripAttack 0.pngFile:SSBU Meta Knight MetaKnightTripAttack 0 hb.webm | |||||
| Damage | Total Frames | Frames Active | Angle | Base Knockback | |
| 5.0 | 49 | 19-26 | 361 | 60 | |
| Knockback Growth | Fixed Knockback | Shield Safety | Landing Lag | Autocancel | |
| 50 | - | -24 to -17 | N/A | N/A | |
| Protection | Hitlag Multiplier | SDI Multiplier | Bonus Shield Damage | Rehit Count | |
| all intangible 1-7 | - | - | - | - | |
| Shield Lag | Shieldstun | Direct Hitbox | Clang Rebound | Hit Effect | |
| - | 6 | - | - | - | |
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