Gaming
sourspot
What does sourspot mean?
The dud hitbox of a move — less damage, weaker knockback, no kill. Usually it's the late frames or the wrong part of the limb. Hit the sourspot and your big kill move just pokes them for chip.
"He sourspotted the up-air, so instead of a kill it just popped her up for free."
Origin
Fighting game and Smash Bros community; the opposite of sweetspot.
Frequently asked questions
What does "sourspot" mean in fighting games?
It's the weak part of a move's hitbox — the section you don't want to connect with, as opposed to the strong "sweetspot."
How do you use "sourspot" in a sentence?
"I hit the sourspot, so it did barely any damage."
What's the difference between a sourspot and a sweetspot?
The sweetspot is a move's strongest hit region, while the sourspot is the weaker part that deals less damage or knockback.
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