Invincibility frame

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Invincibility frames are the period of time (measured in frames) during which a character cannot be damaged. Depending on which kind of invincibility the character has, the attack may "hit" or "miss".

[edit] Blocking Invincibility

A character with blocking invincibility will be hit by attacks (so the attacker takes hitlag), but will not take damage or hitstun. For example, characters using a Starman have blocking invincibility, as well as characters about to throw someone (this invincibility lasts 8 frames). Other examples of blocking invincibility include:

• The 2 seconds (120 frames) after dismounting a Revival Platform.
• The secondary Ice Climber for a second when Belay is used.
• The start of Lucas' PK Thunder.

[edit] Dodging Invincibility

A character with dodging invincibility will not be hit by attacks. For example, a projectile will travel right through him or her. This kind of invincibility is often attributed to dodges, techs, edge-grabbing, get-up attacks and animations, and certain body parts during certain moves. Since the invincible character is not hit, a long-lasting attack (or very short invincibility time) may still hit the character once the invincibility ends.