Endlag Portable Jun 2026

: High-level play often revolves around baiting an opponent into using a move with high endlag and then striking while they are unable to move. Balancing and Patch Notes

| Strategy | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | Feint an action to force opponent into a high-endlag move, then attack during their recovery. | | Frame Traps | Use a move with just enough endlag to make opponent think it’s safe, then catch their counterattack startup. | | Edgeguarding | Force opponent to use recovery moves with landing endlag, then hit them before they can shield. | | Option Select | Buffer a defensive action during your own endlag to minimize vulnerability. | endlag

Endlag refers to the unavoidable period of inactivity following the execution of an action (e.g., an attack, jump, or item use) in a video game, during which the character cannot perform another action. This report analyzes the mechanical function of endlag, its differentiation from similar concepts (startup & active frames), and its critical role in competitive balance, risk/reward systems, and player punishment. : High-level play often revolves around baiting an