User:Diddy Kongstar/King Dedede (TAB)

NOTE: This page was made to coincide with Aidanzapunk's pages on Sonic and Tails in The Akaneia Build and probably won't be mainspaced. However, feel free to edit the page and fill out technical info missing.

King Dedede in The Akaneia Build
Universe	Kirby
Base game appearance	Brawl
Moveset inspiration	King Dedede (SSBB), King Dedede (SSB4)

King Dedede is a playable character in The Akaneia Build, a mod for Super Smash Bros. Melee. He was added into the mod in its v1.0 release alongside Tails on June 1st, 2025.

The Akaneia Build repurposes archived recordings by Masahiro Sakurai from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Moveset

Move		Name	Damage	Description
Neutral attack				A three-part attack: first is a horizontal swipe, then a vertical swipe, and finally a repeating, indefinite hammer spin in the fashion of a drill.
Forward tilt				Extends his hammer forward and spins it.
Up tilt				Sets his hammer on the ground momentarily and jumps a little upwards, headbutting.
Down tilt				King Dedede extends one of his feet and sweeps the ground with it.
Dash attack				Trips and belly slides forward.
Forward smash				Swings his hammer over his head at the ground in front of him.
Up smash				Pulls his hammer back then swings it vertically over his head.
Down smash				Pulls back the hammer and then swings it horizontally along the ground.
Neutral aerial				Sticks his legs back and arms out, attacking with his large belly.
Forward aerial				Swings hammer upwards in front of himself.
Back aerial				Sticks his foot out behind him, kicking with it.
Up aerial				Sticks his hammer above him and spins it.
Down aerial				Similar to his up aerial, but spins his hammer below him.
Grab			–
Pummel				Lays his hammer on the ground and headbutts the opponent.
Forward throw				Hits opponent forward with his hammer.
Back throw				Hits opponent with his hammer behind himself.
Up throw				Hits opponent upward by sticking both his hands upward.
Down throw				Slams opponent on ground and sits on top of them.
Floor attack (front)				Gets up and kicks both sides.
Floor attack (back)				Gets up and kicks both sides.
Edge attack (fast)				Pulls himself up slightly, then heaves himself onto the stage while kicking in front of him.
Edge attack (slow)				Pulls himself slowly onto the stage, then quickly swings his hammer over his head in front of him.
Neutral special		Inhale		Inhales the opponent inside Dedede's stomach, and does damage upon spitting them out. Does collateral damage to anybody hit by the character being spit out, depending on that character's weight.
Side special		Gordo Throw		Hits a bouncing Gordo with his hammer. Gordo damage decreases the longer it’s out. Its trajectory can be angled upward, forward, or downward, which can be used for mindgames.
Up special		Super Dedede Jump		Dedede does a big leap upward and then rockets back down to the ground with a devastating stomp that produces stars on both sides of himself. The move can be cancelled partway by pressing down.
Down special		Hammer Flip		Raises his hammer above his head, setting it aflame as he charges it. The longer the move is held, the more damage, knockback, and directional boost to Dedede occurs. However, Dedede starts taking 1% damage if the move is held past maximum charge, up until he reaches 150% damage.

Taunt

• Dances in a circle while drumming on his belly.

Idle poses

• Smacks his belly twice.
• Puts his hammer on his shoulder.

Victory poses

The "Level Complete" music that originated in Kirby's Dream Land.

• Pats his belly three times.
• Spins his hammer and strikes a pose.
• Slams his hammer down on his left side, does the same with his right, and shows a happy face.

Congratulations screens

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  Classic Mode

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  Adventure Mode

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  All-Star Mode

Trophies

Like Tails, King Dedede's trophies are automatically obtained upon downloading v1.0 and onwards. These trophies are added in addition to King Dedede's trophy from Melee.

Classic Mode trophy

King Dedede

This hardy king rules a legion of Waddle Dees and other critters across Dream Land. Despite his apparent royal status, he can't seem to have enough stuff. Don't worry: whether it's tasty food or the sacred Star Rod, he usually returns what he's taken. There's heavy debate in Dream Land about whether or not Dedede is a penguin...

Kirby's Dream Land (8/92)

Adventure Mode SMASH trophy

King Dedede SMASH

As Kirby's "arch frenemy", King Dedede imitates a few of Kirby's trademark moves. When Dedede inhales, he can't copy abilities, but he can spit out opponents much farther away. Farther than Kirby can! He also has an endless supply of Gordos he can lob in three different directions, making them the perfect soldiers to pierce incoming foes.

B: Inhale

Smash B: Gordo Throw

All-Star Mode SMASH trophy

King Dedede SMASH

Dedede is among the heaviest fighters in Super Smash Bros. Melee and can deal quite a wallop. With a fully charged Hammer Flip, one fiery swing can K.O. just about any opponent! His Super Dedede Jump gives him a great vertical boost with a punishing fall. Good luck taking on the King of Dream Land!

Up & B: Super Dedede Jump

Down & B: Hammer Flip

Trivia

• Unlike in official Smash games, King Dedede can still appear in the background of Dream Land even while King Dedede is fighting.
• King Dedede's down special in The Akaneia Build shares its name with Kirby's side special from Super Smash Bros. 4 and onwards.