Frame Data & Hitboxes (Advanced)

An advanced guide to Brawlhalla's frame data (startup, active, recovery, stun) and hitboxes/hurtboxes for optimizing combos and understanding attack priority.

For the truly dedicated player, understanding frame data and hitboxes provides a deeper insight into Brawlhalla's mechanics. While not strictly necessary for casual play, this knowledge is invaluable for optimizing combos, understanding attack priority, and developing precise strategies.

Understanding Frame Data:

• Startup Frames: The number of frames (1/60th of a second) an attack takes before its hitbox becomes active. Faster startup means quicker attacks.
• Active Frames: The number of frames during which an attack's hitbox is active and can hit an opponent.
• Recovery Frames: The number of frames after an attack's active frames where your Legend cannot perform another action. Longer recovery means you are more vulnerable after missing an attack.
• Stun Frames: The number of frames an opponent is stunned after being hit by an attack. This determines how long you have to follow up with another attack for a combo or string.

Hitboxes & Hurtboxes:

• Hitbox: The area of an attack that deals damage. In the Training Room, you can enable 'Show Hitboxes' to visualize these.
• Hurtbox: The area of your Legend that can be hit by an opponent's attack.

Understanding these concepts allows you to:

• Optimize Combos: Identify true combos by knowing which attacks have enough stun frames to guarantee a follow-up.
• Punish Safely: Know which of your attacks have fast startup and low recovery to punish opponent's whiffed moves.
• Space Attacks: Position yourself to hit with the active frames of your attack while keeping your hurtbox safe.
• Understand Priority: Generally, attacks with faster startup or larger hitboxes will win in a clash.

While Brawlhalla doesn't officially publish detailed frame data in-game, the community has compiled extensive resources. Using the Training Room's visual aids (Show Stun, Show Hitboxes) is the best way to gain practical understanding of these advanced concepts.