Donkey Kong (SSBM)

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Donkey Kong
Universe	Donkey Kong
Appears in	SSB SSBM SSBB
Debut	Donkey Kong (1981)
Availability	Starter
Tier	Low (15)

This article is about Donkey Kong's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee. For other uses, see Donkey Kong.

Donkey Kong (ドンキーコング, Donkī Kongu) is a default character in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Contents 1 Special Moves 2 Pros & Cons 2.1 Pros 2.2 Cons 3 Changes from N64 to Melee 4 Trophy Descriptions 5 Tier Placement

[edit] Special Moves

• Neutral B: Giant Punch
• Side B: Headbutt
• Up B: Spinning Kong
• Down B: Hand Slap

[edit] Pros & Cons

[edit] Pros

• Very strong attacks
• Much faster than he looks
• Good grabs and throws
• Can combo certain characters to high percents with his Grab, Cradle, U-throw, U-air juggle combo.
• Has good combo finishing moves such as his Charge B, B-Air and F-Air.
• Very high range
• A decent set of aerial attacks
• Can suicide kill both his opponent and himself to even the stocks much easier
• Amazing horizontal recovery
• Very heavy, paired with his good recovery means long stocks.
• Great Dashdance
• Effective kamikaze via grabbing and falling off stage with opponent (though not as popular or effective as "kirbycide")

[edit] Cons

• A large target
• Many attacks have a great startup time
• Not a lot of good attacks he can use
• Lacks projectiles
• Poor wavedash
• Lacks a varied moveset and style of approach
• Small shield invites shield stabbing
• Poor vertical recovery

[edit] Changes from N64 to Melee

• New Side B (Headbutt)
• Giant Punch has less lag.
• Neutral Combo has a wider hitbox.
• New Forward Smash
• New Down Smash
• Darker hair color.
• Overall a faster character.

[edit] Trophy Descriptions

Donkey Kong

While he now prefers the laid-back jungle lifestyle to construction site mischief, DK is often forced back into action by the Kremling Krew. The great ape is quite fast despite his burly physique, and he keeps his strength up with a steady diet of his favorite food: bananas. His one extravagance (and only piece of clothing) is a monogrammed necktie. (Donkey Kong, Arcade 1981)

Donkey Kong (Smash Red)

Donkey Kong is a huge target in a fight, so he hates crowds. When he's in the fray, his Giant Punch deals serious damage to multiple opponents. The big ape's Headbutt hits so hard that it temporarily buries opponent's in the ground. DK is a lot faster than he looks, and he's lethal in the hands of a master. (B: Giant Punch, Smash B: Headbutt)

Donkey Kong (Smash Blue)

Being the strongest simian around, DK has the upper hand once he grabs an opponent. He can even lift his foe up and make him or her an unwilling traveling companion; if DK grabs you, shake your Control Stick as fast as you can to break his grip. His Spinning Kong covers more lateral distance than vertical, so use it quickly to recover. (Up & B: Spinning Kong, Down & B: Hand Slap)

[edit] Tier Placement

Though he is placed low on the tier list, many people consider him on the upper part of mid tier since his popularity grew in 2007.

Characters in Super Smash Bros. Melee
Veterans	Captain Falcon • Donkey Kong • Fox • Jigglypuff • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Ness • Pikachu • Samus • Yoshi
Newcomers	Bowser • Dr. Mario • Falco • Ganondorf • Ice Climbers • Marth • Mewtwo • Mr. Game & Watch • Peach • Pichu • Roy • Young Link • Zelda (Sheik)

v • d • e Donkey Kong universe
Characters	Donkey Kong (SSB · SSBM · SSBB) · Diddy Kong (SSBB)
Stages	SSB: Congo Jungle SSBM: Kongo Jungle · Jungle Japes · Past Stages: Kongo Jungle SSBB: 75m · Rumble Falls · Melee Stages: Jungle Japes
Stage locations	DK Island  · Pineapple Kingdom
Items	SSB: Hammer SSBM: Barrel Cannon · Hammer SSBB: Hammer · Spring