hitbox changes

level/scripts/base_weapon.gd

@@ -90,6 +90,12 @@ func _on_hitbox_hit(target: Node, damage_amount: float, knockback_amount: float,
 	if not target or not owner_character:
 		return
 
+	# Flash the target's hurtbox red for visual feedback
+	if target is Node:
+		var hurtbox = target.find_child("HurtBox", true, false)
+		if hurtbox and hurtbox.has_method("flash_hit"):
+			hurtbox.flash_hit()
+
 	hit_connected.emit(target)
 
 	# Route damage through server
@@ -145,7 +151,7 @@ func perform_attack() -> bool:
 	attack_performed.emit()
 	return true
 
-## Activate the hitbox for attack detection using frame data timing
+## Activate the hitbox for attack detection - active for entire animation
 func _activate_hitbox():
 	if not _hitbox:
 		return
@@ -153,21 +159,14 @@ func _activate_hitbox():
 	# Update owner reference in case it changed
 	_hitbox.owner_entity = owner_character
 
-	# STARTUP PHASE - Wait before activating hitbox (wind-up)
-	var startup = weapon_data.startup_time if weapon_data else 0.15
-	if startup > 0:
-		await get_tree().create_timer(startup).timeout
-
-	if not _hitbox or not is_instance_valid(_hitbox):
-		return
-
-	# ACTIVE PHASE - Hitbox is on, can deal damage
+	# Activate hitbox immediately for entire animation duration
 	_hitbox.activate()
 
-	var active = weapon_data.active_time if weapon_data else 0.2
-	await get_tree().create_timer(active).timeout
+	# Keep active for the full attack cooldown
+	var duration = weapon_data.attack_cooldown if weapon_data else 0.5
+	await get_tree().create_timer(duration).timeout
 
-	# RECOVERY PHASE - Hitbox off (recovery time is remaining cooldown)
+	# Deactivate when attack is complete
 	if _hitbox and is_instance_valid(_hitbox):
 		_hitbox.deactivate()