As most Rocket League players know, there are six different hitboxes in the game. Each has different dimensions that will impact gameplay. Some are bigger and more forgiving, and others are suited to a particular playstyle. Apart from the hitbox and appearance, all cars in Rocket League have identical stats. The only outlier is the swivel or drift speed on a few of the hitboxes, which are marginally better than the others.
Obviously, the Octane is by far the most used hitbox in the community. After playing two or three ranked matches, almost every car will be an Octane. There are reasons for that, but there are still a couple of other hitboxes that offer notable benefits.
Updated on September 7, 2021 by Payton Lott: In the past month, several different blueprints have taken Rocket League by storm. Pro players like Lethamyr have decided to main the Dingo because of the car's dimensions. Likewise, a ton of players are using skins like the Nissan Skyline and Aston Martin because they look cool and have favorable hitboxes. With all of these moves away from the base Octane, this guide has been updated to include every blueprint in the game. Additionally, it will mention a few of the more notable blueprints for each hitbox in Rocket League, and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. Sometimes, people just choose their car for aesthetic reasons. However, some of these cool-looking cars actually have incredible hitboxes too.
6 Merc: For The Troll
To save players time, just don't. This hitbox is funny to troll for a few games, but it is only ideal for a couple of scenarios. The Merc will win a lot of 50-50s and it is the tallest hitbox by a considerable margin. One hop pop ups are great with the hitbox, but the fact that it is really thin and not as agile as the Dominus, Octane, or Hybrid makes it probably the worst of the bunch.
While the base Merc is borderline usable, the Battle Bus is one of the worst monstrosities added to Rocket League. It is way larger than the hitbox and seemingly impossible to play well with. *Unless people are using the skin to have a laugh, they should stick with the base Merc. Although, gamers will play better with almost any other hitbox in the game.
- Battle Bus
- Merc
5 Breakout: For The Air Dribbler
The Breakout hitbox fails to fill a major role that the others do not. It has the longest hitbox, but apart from that, there is little reason to use it. Perhaps length can make some sort of impact when going for pinches and double touches, but the majority of the community will be better off with another option.
The hitbox is the thinnest and the second shortest. The heights at the front and back of the Breakout are not impressive either. Unless players are using the hitbox for a cool skin, they should avoid it. One exception is air dribbling. Many top air dribblers prefer the Breakout because of how consistent it is when balancing the ball in the air.
- Animus GP
- Breakout Models
- Cyclone
- Komodo
- Samurai
4 Plank/Batmobile '16: For The Solo Flickmaster
Plank skins are tough to use in 3v3. It is so low to the ground that 50-50s can seem impossible to win. The width of the box does allow for some creativity off of the ceiling and in the air, but it will take a lot of repetitions to master. Where the Plank shines is in 1v1. It is the flattest and shortest hitbox of all six. Planks are quite long as well, which is perfect for traps and flicks.
In higher-level 1v1, dribbling and flicks are everything. Gamers can probably get away with using the hitbox in 2v2 in Platinum or lower. The Plank is so wide that it is actually one of the better goalie cars. However, this only applies to when the bottom of the car is facing the ball.
- ‘16 Batmobile
- Artemis Models
- Centio
- Mantis
- Paladin
- Sentinel
- Twin Mill III
Batmobile
The most common versions of the Plank are the Batmobile and Paladin. Both provide the thinnest visual hitboxes imaginable. These skins can be effective, but visually challenging for new or even seasoned players. While there are some notable benefits to having such a skin, the majority of players will struggle to hit the ball with power unless they have hours of practice. New players should probably choose one of the Rocket League car hitboxes below.
3 Hybrid: For The Jack Of All Trades
As one might surmise, the Hybrid hitbox has balanced dimensions in every category. It is not that long, wide enough, and not as tall as the Octane. The hitbox is also not as flat as the Batmobile, but it has a nice platform for trapping the ball. Overall, the Hybrid hitbox is as mediocre in-game as the stats suggest. Although, the hitbox does have a marginally tighter turn radius while power sliding.
The real reason people use this hitbox is because of all the insane blueprints for it. The Nissan Skyline is a classic for anyone who is a fan of early 2000s cars. Showing off that beautiful gem is probably worth at least a couple of losses.
- Endo
- Esper
- Fast and Furious Nissan Skyline
- Fast and Furious Pontiac Fiero
- Insidio
- Jäger 619 RS
- Nimbus
- R3MX/R3MX GXT
- Tygris
- Venom
- X-Devil
- X-Devil MK2
Nissan Skyline And Pontiac Fiero
Between the two, the Skyline has the better visual hitbox. The Fiero appears much smaller than the actual dimensions of its hitbox, making it more difficult to master. With a few days of practice, the Skyline won't feel much different than an Octane. The dimensions of the skin fit the hitbox well, and players will have no problem using the car in ranked modes. Plus, they will look good doing it.
2 Dominus: For The Flamboyant
In higher-skilled lobbies, there are a fair amount of people that choose the Dominus. It is low to the ground, which helps with ball control and dribbling. The hitbox has the length of the Breakout, but a decent height as well. For those that want to pull off amazing flicks and double touches, the Dominus is a solid choice.
Clean lines make precision hits with the corner of the box quite simple in comparison. Because of the hitbox angle, balancing the ball while boosting can feel easier than with other cars. The forward momentum will pull the ball back, while the slant of the hitbox offers a slight resistance in the opposite direction. It will still be far less forgiving than the Octane, but for the right player, it can be preferable.
- ‘89 Batmobile
- Aftershock
- Chikara Models
- DeLorean
- Diestro
- Dominus
- Dominus GT
- Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters
- Fast and Furious Dodge Charger
- Formula 1 2021
- Gazella GT
- Guardian
- Hotshot
- Ice Charger
- Imperator DT5
- K.I.T.T.
- Lamborghini Huracán STO
- Masamune
- Maverick Models
- McLaren 570S
- MR11 from Hot Wheels
- NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro
- NASCAR Ford Mustang
- NASCAR Toyota Camry
- Nemesis
- Peregrine TT
- Ripper
- Ronin
- Samus’ Gunship
- Tyranno
- Werewolf
Nascar Models And Dodge Charger
These are the two most accessible and popular models in the class. Unlike the other Fast and Furious cars, the Charger has a dominus hitbox. This makes sense based on the car's appearance in real life. The Dodge Charger fits the hitbox better than the Nascar variants and should be the preferred type of Dominus for people of all skill levels. The Nascar vehicles look more like hybrid hitboxes, and some of the models are incongruent with the hitboxes. Players will enjoy using the Charger in this class.
1 Octane: For Everyone
The legendary Octane can do everything and excels in the areas that matter. It is the best hitbox in Rocket League. Unlike the other hitboxes, the Octane's box matches the shape of the car. It has the responsiveness that most of the variants can't match. Additionally, the hitbox extends almost 90 degrees from the spoiler, giving it a 50-50 advantage over every car but the Merc.
The Octane has comparable handling to the Hybrid and a flat enough hood to pull off traps, air dribbles, and flicks. It may not be as good on the ground as a Plank, or as good in the air as a Breakout, but it is reliable, consistent, and predictable. In essentially every 2v2 and 3v3 rank up to Champ 2, more players will fair better with the Octane.
- Armadillo
- Aston Martin DB5
- Backfire
- Bone Shaker
- Dingo
- Fast 4WD from Hot Wheels
- Fennec
- Ford F-150 RLE
- Gizmo
- Grog
- Harbinger Models
- Hogsticker
- Jurassic Jeep Wrangler
- Luigi NSR
- Marauder
- Mario NSR
- Mudcat Models
- Octane
- Octane ZSR
- Outlaw Models
- Proteus
- Road Hog Models
- Scarab
- Sweet Tooth
- Takumi
- Takumi RX-T
- Triton
- The Dark Knight Rises Tumbler
- Twinzer
- Vulcan
- Zippy
Fennec
The most popular Octane apart from the base car is the Fennec. The skin's larger appearance instills a little more confidence on the back end. The short and flat hood also gives the illusion that it is easier to dribble with the car. A lot of people prefer the Fennec's appearance to the base Octane, but it is merely a matter of preference. Both are incredible cars used by some of the best players in the world. To get the Fennec, check out our guide linked here.
Dingo
The quirky-looking Dingo is one of the new cars competitive players are using in Rocket League. It has the front end of a Fennec and the back end of a taller Dominus. For whatever reason, the skin works really well. The car's hitbox does not extend out from the visal skin quite as far as the base Octane, making hits feel more realistic. For some, having less buffer room is actually a disadvantage. People will have to try out the skin for themselves to see if they like it.