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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

1 Octane: For Everyone

The legendary Octane can do everything and excels in the areas that matter. 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.

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