To apply this knowledge, start by focusing on your main character’s "fastest" out-of-hitstun option. This is usually a neutral air or a jab. When you are being pressured, knowing your fastest move allows you to find gaps in the opponent's offense.
Recovery Frames (Endlag): These are the frames after an attack finishes where your character is vulnerable and cannot move or block. High recovery moves are "unsafe on miss," meaning if you whiff, your opponent has a guaranteed window to hit you back. The Concept of "Plus" and "Minus" on Block Multiversus Frame Data
Startup Frames: These are the frames at the beginning of an animation before the hitbox becomes active. If Shaggy’s side-special has a long startup, a faster character like Arya Stark can "stuff" the move with a quicker jab. To apply this knowledge, start by focusing on
Whiff Recovery: A mechanic specific to MultiVersus where missing an attack results in more recovery frames than hitting one. This encourages precision and punishes "button mashing."Cancel Windows: Some moves allow you to cancel the recovery frames into a jump or a dodge. Knowing which moves are "jump-cancelable" is essential for advanced movement.Frame Traps: This occurs when you use a move that leaves you slightly minus, baiting the opponent to attack, only to hit them with an even faster move before their attack comes out. Why Character Weight and Size Matter Recovery Frames (Endlag): These are the frames after