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'''Donkey Kong''' ({{ja|ドンキーコング|Donkī Kongu}}, ''Donkey Kong''), shortened as '''DK''' on the [[victory screen]] and [[character select screen]], is a [[default character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. He returns from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', but with faster moves and agility, as well as an improved recovery. | '''Donkey Kong''' ({{ja|ドンキーコング|Donkī Kongu}}, ''Donkey Kong''), shortened as '''DK''' on the [[victory screen]] and [[character select screen]], is a [[default character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. He returns from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', but with faster moves and agility, as well as an improved recovery. | ||
Donkey Kong's voice consists of modified stock animal grunts and roars, similar to his sounds in ''Super Smash Bros.'' Newcomer {{SSBM|Bowser}} also uses stock sounds, but they are different from Donkey Kong's. | |||
He is currently | He is currently 16th out of 26 on the tier list, placing him in the C- tier. This is a moderate improvement to his previous placement in ''Smash 64'' where he was ranked 9th out of 12. Donkey Kong, true to being a heavyweight, is difficult to KO, and this is aided by his fast [[falling speed]]. Donkey Kong also has powerful attacks, and he has excellent range to boot. For a heavyweight, Donkey Kong is unusually agile; most of his attacks are executed swiftly, he has high [[air speed]], and his jumping prowess is solid. His mobility facilitates combos, and this is further aided by his remarkable [[grab]] range. However, Donkey Kong himself is vulnerable to combos due to his large size and high falling speed, and his recovery, while covering a significant amount of horizontal distance, fails to cover much height. | ||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Contrary to what his archetype might suggest, Donkey Kong has surprisingly high speed for a character of his power and weight class. In raw characteristics, Donkey Kong | Contrary to what his archetype might suggest, Donkey Kong has surprisingly high speed for a character of his power and weight class. In raw characteristics, Donkey Kong boasts a fast walking speed, above-average running speed, high air speed, and high falling speed (though unlike other high-fallers, Donkey Kong's gravity is average as opposed to above-average, with him having the lowest gravity value amongst the high-fallers; he shares the same fall speed as the significantly lighter {{SSBM|Roy}}), aspects that lead to a short wavedash, but an average SHFFL, and long, safe dash dance. | ||
Owing to his relatively high speed, Donkey Kong | Owing to his relatively high speed, Donkey Kong possesses a decently versatile comboing game. On the ground, Donkey Kong's various tilts are all fast and can be used to start aerial combos, and in the air, Donkey Kong's fast, low-lag neutral, up, and back aerial attacks can allow him to continue attacking enemies with little penalty against him; adding to this, his high air speed can allow him to pursue enemies that have been popped up into the air. Arguably his most important combo tool, however, consists of his throwing game; despite a below-average grab range, Donkey Kong's various throws have low-knockback and low ending lag, making them excellent combo starting tools. His forward throw, known as the "cargo throw" or "cradle", is especially useful, due to its ability to easily combo into his practical air options. While carrying his opponent, Donkey Kong is free to move around the stage, allowing him to move to areas where he can more easily combo his opponents without interference from platforms or other hazards. He can also use this feature of the cargo throw to either perform a [[sacrificial KO]] by walking off the edge of the stage after cradling an enemy or throwing the enemy underneath the stage to [[stage spike]] them. | ||
As expected for a character of his weight class, Donkey Kong also has a plethora of powerful attack options in addition to his faster, weaker offerings. All of his smash attacks can cover significant distances away from him, as well as packing significant power in order to KO opponents. Three of his aerials (back, down and forward) can be potent finishers to complement his aerial game, and his [[Giant Punch]] can easily be one of the most powerful attacks in the game if landed, though it does require a particularly good read or combo in order to be most effective. | As expected for a character of his weight class, Donkey Kong also has a plethora of powerful attack options in addition to his faster, weaker offerings. All of his smash attacks can cover significant distances away from him, as well as packing significant power in order to KO opponents. Three of his aerials (back, down and forward) can be potent finishers to complement his aerial game, and his [[Giant Punch]] can easily be one of the most powerful attacks in the game if landed, though it does require a particularly good read or combo in order to be most effective. | ||
Due to being a heavyweight with a high falling speed, Donkey Kong owns a below-average recovery. While these traits make Donkey Kong highly resilient to the upper blast line, Donkey Kong's survivability on all other blast lines is poor. [[Spinning Kong]] grants above average horizontal distance, but poor | Due to being a heavyweight with a high falling speed, Donkey Kong owns a below-average recovery. While these traits make Donkey Kong highly resilient to the upper blast line, Donkey Kong's survivability on all other blast lines is poor. [[Spinning Kong]] grants above average horizontal distance, but poor height, making [[meteor smash]]es and [[spike]]s extremely powerful against him. Owing to a lack of other options concerning his recovery, this also means that he has very poor recovery options compared to other characters; none of his specials can reduce his falling speed, and he cannot wall-jump or use any other tactics in conjunction with Spinning Kong, and as such, he is simple to edgeguard. | ||
Much like fellow heavyweight Bowser, Donkey Kong's various attributes also make him very easy to combo. In addition to having among the largest raw hurtbox sizes in the game, Donkey Kong's high falling speed and weight make it easy for characters to [[chain throw]] him, as well as combo him in the air. Compounding this is Donkey Kong's poor defensive game; a large hurtbox causes him to have a small [[shield]] that can easily make him vulnerable to [[shield stabbing]], and his lack of a projectile can | Much like fellow heavyweight Bowser, Donkey Kong's various attributes also make him very easy to combo. In addition to having among the largest raw hurtbox sizes in the game, Donkey Kong's high falling speed and weight make it easy for characters to [[chain throw]] him, as well as combo him in the air. Compounding this is Donkey Kong's poor defensive game; a large hurtbox (including a tie hurtbox) causes him to have a small [[shield]] that can easily make him vulnerable to [[shield stabbing]], and his lack of a projectile can discourage him from approaching enemies that own one. | ||
==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ||
Donkey Kong has received a large mix of buffs and nerfs in his transition from ''Smash 64'' to ''Melee''. However, whether he was buffed or nerfed overall is debatable since the nerfs and buffs he received were both significant. While he has lost his previously abusable grab release, the generally faster falling speeds have given DK a new type of chaingrab against fast-falling opponents, particularly with his newly buffed cargo throw, and his new up and down throws. However, his reach has been reduced (though it remains among the best) and his power is lower as well, but many of his attacks are faster to execute. He is also more vulnerable to combos due to his faster falling speed and his overall endurance is much worse due to him being much lighter. | Donkey Kong has received a large mix of buffs and nerfs in his transition from ''Smash 64'' to ''Melee''. However, whether he was buffed or nerfed overall is debatable since the nerfs and buffs he received were both significant. While he has lost his previously abusable grab release, the generally faster falling speeds have given DK a new type of chaingrab against fast-falling opponents, particularly with his newly buffed cargo throw, and his new up and down throws. However, his reach has been reduced (though it remains among the best) and his power is lower as well, but many of his attacks are faster to execute. He is also more vulnerable to combos due to his faster falling speed and his overall endurance is much worse due to him being much lighter. | ||
Regardless, Donkey Kong ranks better relative to the cast in ''Melee'' than he does in ''SSB64'', now ranking | Regardless, Donkey Kong ranks better relative to the cast in ''Melee'' than he does in ''SSB64'', now ranking 16th out of 26 characters rather than 9th out of 12. Due to the faster mechanics, however, other characters have been given buffs in varying degrees, which results in Donkey Kong still struggling to make a presence in high-level tournaments. | ||
===Aesthetics=== | ===Aesthetics=== | ||
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===Attributes=== | ===Attributes=== | ||
*{{buff|Donkey Kong | *{{buff|Donkey Kong [[walk]]s much faster (0.8533 (25.6) → 1.2), going from the 3rd slowest out of 12 characters to the 6th fastest out of 26.}} | ||
*{{buff|Donkey Kong | *{{nerf|Donkey Kong's [[initial dash]] is much slower (2 (60) → 1.6) and covers less distance.}} | ||
*{{buff|Donkey Kong's air speed | *{{buff|Donkey Kong's [[traction]] is higher (0.0567 (1.7) → 0.08), making it easier for him to punish [[out of shield]].}} | ||
*{{ | *{{buff|Donkey Kong's [[jumpsquat]] is shorter (6 frames → 5).}} | ||
*{{ | *{{buff|Donkey Kong's [[air speed]] has been unchanged (1 (30) → 1). Compared with the returning veterans, however, his air speed is faster, going from the 5th slowest (JPN/US/EUR) / median (AUS) out of 12 characters to the 6th fastest out of 26.}} | ||
*{{change|Donkey Kong | *{{nerf|Donkey Kong's [[air acceleration]] is lower (0.0667 (2) → 0.04), although no longer being the slowest.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Donkey Kong [[jump]]s significantly lower (46.1 (1383) → 37.8), although going from the 5th highest out of 12 characters to the 4th highest out of 26.}} | |||
**{{change|Donkey Kong's [[short hop]] is catastrophically lower (34.15533 (1024.66) → 13.6), improves his ability to hit opponents low on the ground with short hop aerials, as well as his ability to quickly land and continue aerial pressure, but also hinders his ability to [[auto-cancel]] his aerials.}} | |||
*{{change|Donkey Kong [[falling speed|fall]]s significantly faster (1.867 (56) → 2.4). This improves his vertical endurance and with the introduction of the SHFFL technique, he can make strong use of the technique due to his falling speed, but also makes him considerably more vulnerable to combos and worsens his already poor vertical recovery.}} | |||
**{{nerf|However, Donkey Kong's [[fast fall]]ing speed has been unchanged (2.967 (89) → 2.96). The difference between his falling speed and fast falling speed is much lower (increase: 58.9% → 23.3%), which makes it more predictable when landing and gives him fewer options in the air.}} | |||
**{{nerf|Considering that Donkey Kong's vertical endurance hasn't significantly improved from ''Smash 64'' due to his significantly lighter weight in ''Melee'', this falling speed increase hurts him overall.}} | **{{nerf|Considering that Donkey Kong's vertical endurance hasn't significantly improved from ''Smash 64'' due to his significantly lighter weight in ''Melee'', this falling speed increase hurts him overall.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Donkey Kong's landing animation is longer (4 frames → 5).}} | *{{nerf|Donkey Kong's landing animation is longer (4 frames → 5).}} | ||
**{{buff|However, his hard landing animation is shorter (8 frames → 5).}} | **{{buff|However, his hard landing animation is shorter (8 frames → 5).}} | ||
*{{nerf|Donkey Kong is catastrophically [[weight|lighter]] (138.095238 (0.84, JPN) / 140.963855 (0.83, NA/AUS/EUR) → 114), which drastically hinders his endurance, while still being just as vulnerable to combos as before due to his increased falling speed.}} | |||
*{{buff|Donkey Kong can throw heavy items ([[Crate]]s, [[Barrel]]s, [[Barrel Cannon]]s and [[Party Ball]]s) above and below him, which he could not do in ''Smash 64''. He also walks slightly faster and gains small amounts of [[armor]] when carrying them.}} | |||
*{{buff|Donkey Kong's new [[ground release]] animation is 10 frames shorter compared to the rest of the cast giving him a 10 frame advantage when being grab released on the ground.}} | |||
*{{buff|Donkey Kong can now [[glide toss]] although his glide toss is fairly short.}} | *{{buff|Donkey Kong can now [[glide toss]] although his glide toss is fairly short.}} | ||
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*[[Forward tilt]]: | *[[Forward tilt]]: | ||
**{{buff|Donkey Kong has a new forward tilt: an open outward hand swat. It has less startup (frame 12 → 8) and ending lag (FAF 43 → 34) compared to the previous forward tilt.}} | **{{buff|Donkey Kong has a new forward tilt: an open outward hand swat. It has less startup (frame 12 → 8) and ending lag (FAF 43 → 34) compared to the previous forward tilt.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Forward tilt deals less damage (13% (up)/12% (forward)/11% (down) → 11%/10%/9%) without full compensation on its base knockback (0 → 10) hindering its KO potential.}} | **{{nerf|Forward tilt deals less damage (13% (up)/12% (forward)/11% (down) → 11%/10%/9%) without full compensation on its base knockback (0 → 10) hindering its KO potential.}} | ||
***{{buff|The move's higher base knockback combined with its lower ending lag makes it slightly less punishable on hit at lower percents.}} | ***{{buff|The move's higher base knockback combined with its lower ending lag makes it slightly less punishable on hit at lower percents.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Forward tilt has a shorter duration (frames 12-17 → 8-11).}} | **{{nerf|Forward tilt has a shorter duration (frames 12-17 → 8-11).}} | ||
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**{{buff|Down tilt has less startup lag (frame 11 → 6).}} | **{{buff|Down tilt has less startup lag (frame 11 → 6).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Down tilt has a shorter duration (frames 11-16 → 6-9).}} | **{{nerf|Down tilt has a shorter duration (frames 11-16 → 6-9).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Down tilt has more ending lag (FAF 22 → 23) now having 13 frames of cooldown (as opposed to 5).}} | **{{nerf|Down tilt has more ending lag (FAF 22 → 23) now having 13 frames of cooldown (as opposed to 5).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Down tilt deals less damage (8% → 7%) and has decreased base knockback (30 → 10).}} | **{{nerf|Down tilt deals less damage (8% → 7%) and has decreased base knockback (30 → 10).}} | ||
***{{nerf|When combined with its increased ending lag (and the changes to shields), this means that the move no longer gives DK frame advantage on shield or even on hit at lower percents; making it more punishable and greatly hindering its setup potential.}} | ***{{nerf|When combined with its increased ending lag (and the changes to shields), this means that the move no longer gives DK frame advantage on shield or even on hit at lower percents; making it more punishable and greatly hindering its setup potential.}} | ||
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**{{buff|Dash attack has less ending lag (FAF 71 → 55).}} | **{{buff|Dash attack has less ending lag (FAF 71 → 55).}} | ||
**{{buff|Dash attack now has a clean hit and a late hit with the clean hit dealing more knockback (120 (set), 100 (scaling) → 115 (base)/15).}} | **{{buff|Dash attack now has a clean hit and a late hit with the clean hit dealing more knockback (120 (set), 100 (scaling) → 115 (base)/15).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Dash attack has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 3-26 → 9-12 (clean)/13-20 (late)).}} | **{{nerf|Dash attack has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 3-26 → 9-12 (clean)/13-20 (late)).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Dash attack deals less damage (12% → 11% (clean), 9% (late).}} | **{{nerf|Dash attack deals less damage (12% → 11% (clean), 9% (late).}} | ||
*[[Forward smash]]: | *[[Forward smash]]: | ||
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**{{nerf|Forward aerial has a new animation which is longer than the previous one (49 frames → 59). This increases the move's total duration (FAF 50 → 60) as well as the amount of time the move cannot auto-cancel and the amount of time DK cannot grab the ledge after using the move.}} | **{{nerf|Forward aerial has a new animation which is longer than the previous one (49 frames → 59). This increases the move's total duration (FAF 50 → 60) as well as the amount of time the move cannot auto-cancel and the amount of time DK cannot grab the ledge after using the move.}} | ||
***{{buff|However, the move has less ending lag overall due to its increased startup lag (now having 30 frames of cooldown instead of 34).}} | ***{{buff|However, the move has less ending lag overall due to its increased startup lag (now having 30 frames of cooldown instead of 34).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Forward aerial has double the amount of landing lag (15 frames → 30).}} | **{{nerf|Forward aerial has double the amount of landing lag (15 frames → 30).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Forward aerial no longer has an initial or a late auto-cancel window. As a result, the move will not auto-cancel until its animation has finished which removes the move's ability to auto-cancel while the hitboxes are out and generally makes the move much worse upon landing when combined with its higher landing lag.}} | **{{nerf|Forward aerial no longer has an initial or a late auto-cancel window. As a result, the move will not auto-cancel until its animation has finished which removes the move's ability to auto-cancel while the hitboxes are out and generally makes the move much worse upon landing when combined with its higher landing lag.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Forward aerial has less range.}} | **{{nerf|Forward aerial has less range.}} | ||
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**{{nerf|Back aerial deals less damage (15% → 13% (clean), 10% → 9% (late)).}} | **{{nerf|Back aerial deals less damage (15% → 13% (clean), 10% → 9% (late)).}} | ||
*[[Up aerial]]: | *[[Up aerial]]: | ||
**{{buff|Donkey Kong has a new up aerial: a swinging headbutt | **{{buff|Donkey Kong has a new up aerial: a swinging headbutt. This new up aerial has less ending lag (FAF 60 → 38).}} | ||
**{{buff|Up aerial has less landing lag (41 frames → 25).}} | **{{buff|Up aerial has less landing lag (41 frames → 25).}} | ||
**{{buff|Up aerial hits above DK sooner.}} | **{{buff|Up aerial hits above DK sooner.}} | ||
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***{{buff|This improves its KO potential as well as its ability to lead into itself.}} | ***{{buff|This improves its KO potential as well as its ability to lead into itself.}} | ||
***{{nerf|However, this hinders its combo potential into DK's horizontal moves as well as its set up potential.}} | ***{{nerf|However, this hinders its combo potential into DK's horizontal moves as well as its set up potential.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Up aerial has significantly reduced range.}} | **{{nerf|Up aerial has significantly reduced range.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Up aerial has more startup lag with a much shorter duration (frames 3-20 → 6-8).}} | **{{nerf|Up aerial has more startup lag with a much shorter duration (frames 3-20 → 6-8).}} | ||
*[[Down aerial]]: | *[[Down aerial]]: | ||
**{{change|Donkey Kong has a new down aerial: he slams down his right foot.}} | **{{change|Donkey Kong has a new down aerial: he slams down his right foot.}} | ||
**{{buff|Down aerial deals more damage (13% (clean), 10% (late) → 16% (foot), 13% (body)) and has increased base knockback (15 → 38/20).}} | **{{buff|Down aerial deals more damage (13% (clean), 10% (late) → 16% (foot), 13% (body)) and has increased base knockback (15 → 38/20).}} | ||
**{{buff|Down aerial has less ending lag (FAF 60 → 55) and landing lag (41 frames → 31).}} | **{{buff|Down aerial has less ending lag (FAF 60 → 55) and landing lag (41 frames → 31).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Down aerial has significantly increased startup lag (frame 6 → 18).}} | **{{nerf|Down aerial has significantly increased startup lag (frame 6 → 18).}} | ||
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**{{buff|DK's opponent will now take 10% if they escape from his forward throw.}} | **{{buff|DK's opponent will now take 10% if they escape from his forward throw.}} | ||
***{{nerf|However, Donkey Kong himself will also take 10% damage if the opponent escapes from his forward throw.}} | ***{{nerf|However, Donkey Kong himself will also take 10% damage if the opponent escapes from his forward throw.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Due to DK's worse grab combined with the universally increased falling speeds, DK's | **{{nerf|Due to DK's worse grab combined with the universally increased falling speeds, DK's [[Infinite throw trap]] has effectively been removed.}} | ||
**{{buff|DK has received a (separate) back throw, an up throw and a down throw from his forward throw, giving DK more options to combo or KO.}} | **{{buff|DK has received a (separate) back throw, an up throw and a down throw from his forward throw, giving DK more options to combo or KO.}} | ||
**{{nerf|The introduction of wall [[tech]]ing has significantly hindered forward throw's stage spiking capabilities.}} | **{{nerf|The introduction of wall [[tech]]ing has significantly hindered forward throw's stage spiking capabilities.}} | ||
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***{{nerf|Cargo forward throw deals less knockback (70 (base), 80 (scaling) → 80/50) and sends opponents at a less favorable angle (45° → 55°).}} | ***{{nerf|Cargo forward throw deals less knockback (70 (base), 80 (scaling) → 80/50) and sends opponents at a less favorable angle (45° → 55°).}} | ||
*[[Back throw]]: | *[[Back throw]]: | ||
**{{change|Back throw is now weight dependent.}} | **{{change|Back throw is now weight dependent.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Back throw deals less damage (18% → 10%) and knockback (80 (base), 70 (scaling) → 60/65) drastically hindering its KO potential (no longer being the strongest back throw).}} | **{{nerf|Back throw deals less damage (18% → 10%) and knockback (80 (base), 70 (scaling) → 60/65) drastically hindering its KO potential (no longer being the strongest back throw).}} | ||
**{{nerf|DK releases opponents later from back throw (frame 9 → 14) and it has much more ending lag (FAF 22 → 40).}} | **{{nerf|DK releases opponents later from back throw (frame 9 → 14) and it has much more ending lag (FAF 22 → 40).}} | ||
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**{{buff|Giant Punch has a longer duration when uncharged (frames 10-12 → 17 (back hit)/18-21 (front hit)).}} | **{{buff|Giant Punch has a longer duration when uncharged (frames 10-12 → 17 (back hit)/18-21 (front hit)).}} | ||
**{{change|Uncharged Giant Punch has a new hitbox behind DK's arm which deals vertical knockback (361° → 80°).}} | **{{change|Uncharged Giant Punch has a new hitbox behind DK's arm which deals vertical knockback (361° → 80°).}} | ||
**{{buff|Giant Punch has much less ending lag regardless of charge (FAF 81 → 45).}} | **{{buff|Giant Punch has much less ending lag regardless of charge (FAF 81 → 45).}} | ||
**{{buff|DK no longer has to windup his fully charged Giant Punch decreasing its startup lag (frame 23 → 17).}} | **{{buff|DK no longer has to windup his fully charged Giant Punch decreasing its startup lag (frame 23 → 17).}} | ||
***{{nerf|However, this means that DK can no longer shield before using his fully charged Giant Punch to protect himself and still maintain the charge.}} | ***{{nerf|However, this means that DK can no longer shield before using his fully charged Giant Punch to protect himself and still maintain the charge.}} | ||
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**{{change|Donkey Kong now has a side special: Headbutt. It can [[bury]] grounded opponents, meteor smash aerial opponents and also does very high amounts of [[shield damage]].}} | **{{change|Donkey Kong now has a side special: Headbutt. It can [[bury]] grounded opponents, meteor smash aerial opponents and also does very high amounts of [[shield damage]].}} | ||
*[[Spinning Kong]]: | *[[Spinning Kong]]: | ||
**{{buff|Spinning Kong's grounded clean hit no longer has set knockback (100 (set), 120 (scaling) → 60 (base)/100) now being an effective KO move.}} | **{{buff|Spinning Kong's grounded clean hit no longer has set knockback (100 (set), 120 (scaling) → 60 (base)/100) now being an effective KO move.}} | ||
**{{buff|Late grounded Spinning Kong has altered knockback (0 (base), 100 (scaling) → 10/90) making it connect slightly more reliably.}} | **{{buff|Late grounded Spinning Kong has altered knockback (0 (base), 100 (scaling) → 10/90) making it connect slightly more reliably.}} | ||
**{{buff|Spinning Kong has less ending lag (FAF 100 → 85).}} | **{{buff|Spinning Kong has less ending lag (FAF 100 → 85).}} | ||
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***{{nerf|However, this significantly hinders its edgeguarding potential and the late hits can be escaped and punished very easily.}} | ***{{nerf|However, this significantly hinders its edgeguarding potential and the late hits can be escaped and punished very easily.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Spinning Kong travels less distance both horizontally and vertically.}} | **{{nerf|Spinning Kong travels less distance both horizontally and vertically.}} | ||
**{{nerf|Spinning Kong has less intangibility (frames 1-5 (both) → 3-5 (grounded), 2-5 (aerial)) and aerial Spinning Kong grants less intangibility to DK's arms (frames 9-48 → 11-42).}} | **{{nerf|Spinning Kong has less intangibility (frames 1-5 (both) → 3-5 (grounded), 2-5 (aerial)) and aerial Spinning Kong grants less intangibility to DK's arms (frames 9-48 → 11-42).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Aerial Spinning Kong deals less damage (12% (clean), 8% (late) → 10%/5%/2%).}} | **{{nerf|Aerial Spinning Kong deals less damage (12% (clean), 8% (late) → 10%/5%/2%).}} | ||
**{{nerf|Mid Spinning Kong has more startup lag (frame 9 → 19 (grounded), 11 (aerial)).}} | **{{nerf|Mid Spinning Kong has more startup lag (frame 9 → 19 (grounded), 11 (aerial)).}} | ||
**{{nerf|If DK is hit out of Spinning Kong, he will now lose the charge for his Giant Punch.}} | **{{nerf|If DK is hit out of Spinning Kong, he will now lose the charge for his Giant Punch. This only applies in NTSC versions of the game.}} | ||
*[[Hand Slap]]: | *[[Hand Slap]]: | ||
**{{change|Hand Slap has a new animation: Donkey Kong now alternates slapping the ground with each hand without hopping, instead of slightly hopping and successively slapping both hands onto the ground as he did in ''Smash 64''.}} | **{{change|Hand Slap has a new animation: Donkey Kong now alternates slapping the ground with each hand without hopping, instead of slightly hopping and successively slapping both hands onto the ground as he did in ''Smash 64''.}} | ||
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***{{nerf|When combined with the introduction of [[DI]] and the universal decrease to hitstun, this significantly hinders Hand Slap's combo potential, removing its ability to set up for easy and consistent KO confirms.}} | ***{{nerf|When combined with the introduction of [[DI]] and the universal decrease to hitstun, this significantly hinders Hand Slap's combo potential, removing its ability to set up for easy and consistent KO confirms.}} | ||
== | ==Version history== | ||
Like some other characters, Donkey Kong was slightly altered in the [[PAL]] version of ''Melee''. Donkey Kong received one beneficial change although it is not enough to drastically improve his competitive viability. | Like some other characters, Donkey Kong was slightly altered in the [[PAL]] version of ''Melee''. Donkey Kong received one beneficial change although it is not enough to drastically improve his competitive viability. | ||
'''PAL''' | |||
*{{buff|If Donkey Kong is hit out of Spinning Kong, he will no longer lose the charge for his Giant Punch.}} | *{{buff|If Donkey Kong is hit out of Spinning Kong, he will no longer lose the charge for his Giant Punch.}} | ||
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{{MovesetTable | {{MovesetTable | ||
|game=SSBM | |game=SSBM | ||
|neutralname= | |neutralname=Swipe ({{ja|スワイプ|Suwaipu}}) / Uppercut ({{ja|アッパーカット|Appākatto}}) | ||
|neutralcount=2 | |neutralcount=2 | ||
|neutral1dmg=4% | |neutral1dmg=4% | ||
|neutral2dmg=6% | |neutral2dmg=6% | ||
|neutraldesc=Performs a quick cross punch followed by an uppercut. | |neutraldesc=Performs a quick cross punch followed by an uppercut. | ||
|ftiltname= | |ftiltname=Backhand Slap ({{ja|バックハンドスラップ|Bakkuhando Surappu}}) | ||
|ftiltangles=3 | |ftiltangles=3 | ||
|ftiltupdmg=11% | |ftiltupdmg=11% | ||
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|ftiltdowndmg=9% | |ftiltdowndmg=9% | ||
|ftiltdesc=Quickly swats his outstretched hand. A good move for [[spacing]]. Can be aimed up or down. | |ftiltdesc=Quickly swats his outstretched hand. A good move for [[spacing]]. Can be aimed up or down. | ||
|utiltname= | |utiltname=Spider Web Swipe ({{ja|蜘蛛の巣スワイプ|Kumo no su Suwaipu}}) | ||
|utiltdmg=9-11% | |utiltdmg=9-11% | ||
|utiltdesc=Quickly swipes his hand in the air. A decent [[juggling]] move. | |utiltdesc=Quickly swipes his hand in the air. A decent [[juggling]] move. | ||
|dtiltname=Slouch Slap | |dtiltname=Slouch Slap ({{ja|ロースラップ|Rō Surappu}}, ''Low Slap'') | ||
|dtiltdmg=7% | |dtiltdmg=7% | ||
|dtiltdesc=Quickly swats his hand across the ground. Very fast with long range. | |dtiltdesc=Quickly swats his hand across the ground. Very fast with long range. | ||
|dashname= | |dashname=Konga Kick ({{ja|コンガキック|Konga Kikku}}) | ||
|dashdmg=11% (clean), 9% (late) | |dashdmg=11% (clean), 9% (late) | ||
|dashdesc=Skids to a halt and does a side-kick. Has high ending lag and surprisingly short range. | |dashdesc=Skids to a halt and does a side-kick. Has high ending lag and surprisingly short range. | ||
|fsmashname= | |fsmashname=Kong Klap ({{ja|コングクラップ|Kongu Kurappu}}) | ||
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|20}} (hands), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|21}} (arms), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|19}} (upper body), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} (lower body) | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|20}} (hands), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|21}} (arms), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|19}} (upper body), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} (lower body) | ||
|fsmashdesc=Performs a very forceful clap that deals high knockback. Somewhat fast. | |fsmashdesc=Performs a very forceful clap that deals high knockback. Somewhat fast. | ||
|usmashname= | |usmashname=Ape Applause ({{ja|猿の拍手|Saru no Hakushu}}) | ||
|usmashdmg= {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} | ||
|usmashdesc=Claps both his hands above his head, dealing good knockback. Somewhat slow, not to mention this will not hit a grounded foe at all. DK's head and both of his arms are [[intangible]] while the hitboxes are active. | |usmashdesc=Claps both his hands above his head, dealing good knockback. Somewhat slow, not to mention this will not hit a grounded foe at all. DK's head and both of his arms are [[intangible]] while the hitboxes are active. | ||
|dsmashname= | |dsmashname=Twin Beat ({{ja|ツインビート|Tsuin Bīto}}) | ||
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (hands), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (arms) | |dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (hands), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (arms) | ||
|dsmashdesc=Does a double back-handed punch by bringing both his fists down 90˚ at both sides. Very fast and deals great vertical knockback. | |dsmashdesc=Does a double back-handed punch by bringing both his fists down 90˚ at both sides. Very fast and deals great vertical knockback. | ||
|nairname= | |nairname=Kong Whirl ({{ja|コングワール|Kongu Wāru}}) | ||
|nairdmg=12% (clean), 10% (late) | |nairdmg=12% (clean), 10% (late) | ||
|nairdesc=Quickly spins in the air with both of his arms extended. Has quick startup and small ending lag. | |nairdesc=Quickly spins in the air with both of his arms extended. Has quick startup and small ending lag. | ||
|fairname= | |fairname=Hammer Knuckle ({{ja|ハンマーナックル|Hanmā Nakkuru}}) | ||
|fairdmg=16% | |fairdmg=16% | ||
|fairdesc=Puts his fists together above his head, then does a powerful ax-handle swing downwards. This move can [[meteor smash]] opponents the moment Donkey Kong swings his hands in front of his face. Resembles his midair attack from ''Donkey Kong 64''. | |fairdesc=Puts his fists together above his head, then does a powerful ax-handle swing downwards. This move can [[meteor smash]] opponents the moment Donkey Kong swings his hands in front of his face. Resembles his midair attack from ''Donkey Kong 64''. | ||
|bairname= | |bairname=Back Kick ({{ja|バックキック|Bakku Kikku}}) | ||
|bairdmg=13% (clean), 9% (late) | |bairdmg=13% (clean), 9% (late) | ||
|bairdesc=Performs a quick kick directed behind him that lingers briefly. A good [[edgeguarding]] move. | |bairdesc=Performs a quick kick directed behind him that lingers briefly. A good [[edgeguarding]] move. | ||
|uairname= | |uairname=Flying Headbutt ({{ja|フライングヘッドバット|Furaingu Heddobatto}}) | ||
|uairdmg=14% | |uairdmg=14% | ||
|uairdesc=Performs a quick headbutt upwards. Combos into another up aerial. Has a large [[autocancel]] window. | |uairdesc=Performs a quick headbutt upwards. Combos into another up aerial. Has a large [[autocancel]] window. | ||
|dairname= | |dairname=Flying Stampede ({{ja|フライングスタンピード|Furaingu Sutanpīdo}}) | ||
|dairdmg=16% (foot), 13% (body) | |dairdmg=16% (foot), 13% (body) | ||
|dairdesc=Performs a downward | |dairdesc=Performs a downward stomp whilst holding his arms up in a macho pose. A [[meteor smash]]. | ||
|grabname= | |grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}}) | ||
|grabdesc= | |grabdesc= | ||
|pummelname= | |pummelname=Jungle Chop ({{ja|ジャングルチョップ|Janguru Choppu}}) | ||
|pummeldmg=3% | |pummeldmg=3% | ||
|pummeldesc=Karate chops the foe. | |pummeldesc=Karate chops the foe. | ||
|fthrowname=Kong Karry | |fthrowname=Kong Karry ({{ja|リフティング|Rifutingu}}, ''Lifting'') | ||
|fthrowdmg=10% (breakout), 8% (forward/backward), 7% (up), 6% (down) | |fthrowdmg=10% (breakout), 8% (forward/backward), 7% (up), 6% (down) | ||
|fthrowdesc=Regardless of the opponent's size, DK heaves the opponent onto his back. Then, he can perform any of the following throws listed below. One side note is that Donkey Kong will receive 10% damage if the opponents breaks free of his grab by [[button mashing]].<br/> | |fthrowdesc=Regardless of the opponent's size, DK heaves the opponent onto his back. Then, he can perform any of the following throws listed below. One side note is that Donkey Kong will receive 10% damage if the opponents breaks free of his grab by [[button mashing]].<br/> | ||
Forward: Tosses opponent forward.<br/> | Forward: Tosses opponent forward.<br/> | ||
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Up: Tosses opponent upwards. Can chain grab fastfallers.<br/> | Up: Tosses opponent upwards. Can chain grab fastfallers.<br/> | ||
Down: Tosses opponent like a bowling ball. | Down: Tosses opponent like a bowling ball. | ||
|bthrowname= | |bthrowname=Donkey Fling ({{ja|ロバ・フリング|Roba Furingu}}) | ||
|bthrowdmg=11% | |bthrowdmg=11% | ||
|bthrowdesc=Swings his arm back and throws the opponent behind him. | |bthrowdesc=Swings his arm back and throws the opponent behind him. | ||
|uthrowname= | |uthrowname=Coconut Toss ({{ja|ココナッツトス|Kokonattsu Tosu}}) | ||
|uthrowdmg=9% | |uthrowdmg=9% | ||
|uthrowdesc=Throws foe upwards with one hand. Can [[chaingrab]] fastfallers, much like his cargo up throw. | |uthrowdesc=Throws foe upwards with one hand. Can [[chaingrab]] fastfallers, much like his cargo up throw. | ||
|dthrowname= | |dthrowname=Simian Slam ({{ja|シミアン・スラム|Shimian Suramu}}) | ||
|dthrowdmg=7% | |dthrowdmg=7% | ||
|dthrowdesc=Violently slams the opponent into the ground with one hand. Can chaingrab. | |dthrowdesc=Violently slams the opponent into the ground with one hand. Can chaingrab. | ||
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|usname=Spinning Kong | |usname=Spinning Kong | ||
|usdmg=Ground: 12% (startup), 8% (loop early), 3% (loop late)<br/>Air: 10% (startup), 4-5% (loop early), 2% (loop late) | |usdmg=Ground: 12% (startup), 8% (loop early), 3% (loop late)<br/>Air: 10% (startup), 4-5% (loop early), 2% (loop late) | ||
|usdesc=Donkey Kong twirls around like a helicopter, hitting multiple times. Has great horizontal coverage, lacking | |usdesc=Donkey Kong twirls around like a helicopter, hitting multiple times. Has great horizontal coverage, lacking height. DK's arms are intangible during the first half of the move when used in the air. | ||
|dsname=Hand Slap | |dsname=Hand Slap | ||
|dsdmg=11% | |dsdmg=11% | ||
|dsdesc=Donkey Kong delivers an earth-shaking blow to the ground, sending nearby enemies skyward. It has considerable power, consistent and repetitive damage, and a large quake hitbox. This attack has [[Priority#Transcendent_priority|transcendent priority]] and will only hit grounded opponents. | |dsdesc=Donkey Kong delivers an earth-shaking blow to the ground, sending nearby enemies skyward. It has considerable power, consistent and repetitive damage, and a large quake hitbox. This attack has [[Priority#Transcendent_priority|transcendent priority]] and will only hit grounded opponents. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Stats=== | |||
'''NTSC''' | |||
{{Attributes | |||
|cast = 26 | |||
|weight = 114 | |||
|rweight = 2 | |||
|dash = 1.6 | |||
|rdash = 9 | |||
|run = 1.6 | |||
|rrun = 8-10 | |||
|walk = 1.2 | |||
|rwalk = 6-10 | |||
|trac = 0.08 | |||
|rtrac = 7-13 | |||
|airfric = 0.02 | |||
|rairfric = 4-9 | |||
|air = 1 | |||
|rair = 6-9 | |||
|baseaccel = 0.02 | |||
|rbaseaccel = 2-23 | |||
|addaccel = 0.02 | |||
|raddaccel = 25 | |||
|gravity = 0.1 | |||
|rgravity = 12-13 | |||
|fall = 2.4 | |||
|rfall = 4-5 | |||
|ff = 2.96 | |||
|rff = 6 | |||
|jumpsquat = 5 | |||
|rjumpsquat = 16-22 | |||
|jumpheight = 37.8 | |||
|rjumpheight = 15 | |||
|shorthop = 10.66 | |||
|rshorthop = 4 | |||
|djump = 28.968 | |||
|rdjump = 8 | |||
}} | |||
'''PAL''' | |||
{{Attributes | |||
|cast = 26 | |||
|weight = 114 | |||
|rweight = 2 | |||
|dash = 1.6 | |||
|rdash = 9 | |||
|run = 1.6 | |||
|rrun = 8-10 | |||
|walk = 1.2 | |||
|rwalk = 6-10 | |||
|trac = 0.08 | |||
|rtrac = 7-13 | |||
|airfric = 0.02 | |||
|rairfric = 4-9 | |||
|air = 1 | |||
|rair = 6-8 | |||
|baseaccel = 0.02 | |||
|rbaseaccel = 2-23 | |||
|addaccel = 0.02 | |||
|raddaccel = 25 | |||
|gravity = 0.1 | |||
|rgravity = 12-13 | |||
|fall = 2.4 | |||
|rfall = 4-5 | |||
|ff = 2.96 | |||
|rff = 6 | |||
|jumpsquat = 5 | |||
|rjumpsquat = 16-22 | |||
|jumpheight = 37.8 | |||
|rjumpheight = 15 | |||
|shorthop = 10.66 | |||
|rshorthop = 4 | |||
|djump = 28.968 | |||
|rdjump = 8 | |||
}} | |||
===[[Announcer]] call=== | |||
[[File:Donkey Kong Announcer SSBM.wav]] | |||
===[[Taunt]]=== | ===[[Taunt]]=== | ||
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|char=DK}} | |char=DK}} | ||
==In [[ | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
=== | ===Most historically significant players=== | ||
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:''See also: [[:Category:Donkey Kong players (SSBM)]]'' | |||
*{{Sm|Bum|USA}} - Gathered notoriety as one of the first strong Donkey Kong players. His 4th place run at {{Trn|MLG Long Island 2007}} marks the strongest placement for the character during the MLG era. At the same tournament, he also garnered multiple wins over {{Sm|Isai}} and {{Sm|ChuDat}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Green Ranger|USA}} - Previously considered the best Donkey Kong player in the world. He placed 9th at {{Trn|Fight Pitt V}} while making an upset over {{Sm|Duck}}, and made decent placements at other tournaments, such as 25th at {{Trn|Super Nebulous 3}} and 49th at {{Trn|Royal Flush}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Junebug|USA}} - Mid-tier specialist and widely seen as the current best Donkey Kong player in the world. His local win at [[Tournament:Xanadu Legends - Xanadu 500 Edition|Xanadu Legends 500]], and major placements such as 13th at {{Trn|The Big House 11}} and 17th at {{Trn|Collision 2023}}, started a major discussion for Donkey Kong's viability as a character. He has taken sets over a multitude of top 100 players such as {{Sm|Magi}}, {{Sm|Polish}}, and {{Sm|Ginger}}. He became the first Donkey Kong player to be ranked top 50 in the world on [[SSBMRank Summer 2023]], and currently sits at 40th on the [[SSBMRank 2023]]. | |||
*{{Sm|ckyulmiqnudaetr|USA}} - Formerly a Fox and Ice Climbers player who switched to Donkey Kong. He eventually became the second Donkey Kong player to be on a global ranking, with 77th on the [[SSBMRank 2023]]. He placed 33rd at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2023}}, where he made an upset over {{Sm|Soonsay}}, and 49th at {{Trn|GENESIS 9}}, where he beat both {{Sm|bobby big ballz}} and {{Sm|Kalvar}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Moe|Denmark}} - One of the best Donkey Kong players in the world later in the game's lifespan. He has shown the best Donkey Kong placements in Europe, with 9th at {{Trn|Valhalla IV}} and 17th at {{Trn|Fête 3: By the Sea}}, where he notably defeated {{Sm|Frenzy}} 3-0 and went game 5 with {{Sm|Aklo}}. He has been the best player in Denmark for years, being ranked first in the country from 2019 to 2022. | |||
*{{Sm|Phish-It|USA}} - Previously considered the best Donkey Kong player in the world during the early 2010s. He made great major placements such as 9th at {{Trn|Zenith 2014}} and supermajor placements of 33rd at both {{Trn|EVO 2013}} and {{Trn|The Big House 4}}, which were considered some of the best supermajor results of the character at the time. | |||
*{{Sm|Ringler|USA}} - One of the best Donkey Kong players in the world. He came to prominence with his 25th at {{Trn|Mainstage}} with a notable upset over {{Sm|La Luna}} in his bracket. While he is more inactive in the post-Slippi era compared to other Donkey Kong players, he has maintained strong placements at national events he has attended, finishing 25th at both {{Trn|Mainstage 2021}} and {{Trn|Pat's House 4}}, and 33rd at both {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}} and {{Trn|Riptide 2023}}. He has beaten players such as {{Sm|KoDoRiN}} and {{Sm|Shroomed}}. | |||
===Tier placement and history=== | |||
Donkey Kong is currently ranked as 16th on the tier list in the C- tier, making him a situational character in high-level tournament play at first glance. This tier placing, however, is significantly better than his initial tier placings; Donkey Kong was initially viewed as a low-to-bottom tiered character in the early ''Melee'' metagame, placing at 20th/21st with Roy on the first tier list. In the next few tier lists, Donkey Kong would frequently appear at this rank, with his lowest ranking being 22nd on the sixth tier list. Much like Bowser, Donkey Kong was often derided for his large hurtbox and high falling speed, making him an easy target for combos and attacks in general, and despite his superior base speed compared to Bowser, he was regarded as too slow to keep up with many characters that were higher-tiered than him. | |||
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However, devoted Donkey Kong mains began to improve the character’s metagame, notably by demonstrating that his supposed speed issues were inaccurate; players have demonstrated Donkey Kong had a surprisingly fast and powerful aerial game, and that his dash-dance was also effective, especially when compounded with his unforgiving punish and throwing game. Thanks to the efforts of players like {{Sm|Phish-It}} and {{Sm|Green Ranger}}, Donkey Kong would jump to 16th on the seventh tier list, formally entering the middle tiers, and would maintain similar rankings on future tier lists. | |||
In 2022 and 2023, another “Donkey Kong renaissance” would occur thanks to a massive upswing in Donkey Kong's usage and a stronger level of consistency at higher level tournaments. 2023 saw the character’s strongest year yet; three Donkey Kong players placed in the top 100 of the [[SSBMRank 2023|2023 SSBMRank]], spearheaded by {{Sm|Junebug}}, who was ranked 40th due to performances such as his 13th-place finish at {{Trn|The Big House 11}}, the best Donkey Kong placement in over a decade. As a result of these considerable metagame developments, Donkey Kong has become a more respected presence in high-level play, and his current tier placement has become debatable. | |||
Donkey Kong | |||
==In 1-P Mode== | |||
==In | |||
==={{SSBM|Classic Mode}}=== | ==={{SSBM|Classic Mode}}=== | ||
Donkey Kong appears in a one-on-one, as an ally, on a team with {{SSBM|Fox}}, in a giant battle, in a multi-man battle, or in the metal battle. Donkey Kong appears in {{SSBM|Kongo Jungle}} or [[Jungle Japes]] except the metal battle, where he appears in {{SSBM|Battlefield}} instead. | Donkey Kong appears in a one-on-one, as an ally, on a team with {{SSBM|Fox}}, in a giant battle, in a multi-man battle, or in the metal battle. Donkey Kong appears in {{SSBM|Kongo Jungle}} or [[Jungle Japes]] except the metal battle, where he appears in {{SSBM|Battlefield}} instead. | ||
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<center> | <center> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
DonkeyKongClassicMode.jpg|Classic Mode | DonkeyKongClassicMode.jpg|Classic Mode | ||
DonkeyKongAdventureMode.jpg|Adventure Mode | DonkeyKongAdventureMode.jpg|Adventure Mode | ||
DonkeyKongAllStarMode.jpg|All-Star Mode | DonkeyKongAllStarMode.jpg|All-Star Mode | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
==Trophies== | ==[[Trophies]]== | ||
In addition to the normal trophy about Donkey Kong as a character, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing both [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star]] modes respectively with Donkey Kong on any difficulty: | In addition to the normal trophy about Donkey Kong as a character, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing both [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star]] modes respectively with Donkey Kong on any difficulty: | ||
{{Trophy/Fighter | |||
|name=Donkey Kong | |||
|image=Donkey Kong Trophy Melee.png | |||
|mode=Classic | |||
|desc=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. | |||
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Donkey Kong|release1=Arcade 1981}} | |||
|game=Melee | |||
}} | |||
{{clrl}} | |||
{{Trophy/Fighter | |||
|name=Donkey Kong | |||
: | |image=Donkey Kong Trophy (Smash).png | ||
: | |mode=Adventure | ||
|desc=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 opponents in the ground. DK is a lot faster than he looks, and he's lethal in the hands of a master. | |||
|gamelist=:B: Giant Punch | |||
:Smash B: Headbutt | |||
|game=Melee | |||
}} | |||
{{clrl}} | |||
{{Trophy/Fighter | |||
|name=Donkey Kong | |||
: | |image=Donkey Kong Trophy (Smash 2).png | ||
: | |mode=All Star | ||
|desc=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. | |||
|gamelist=:Up & B: Spinning Kong | |||
:Down & B: Hand Slap | |||
|game=Melee | |||
}} | |||
{{clrl}} | |||
==[[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Donkey Kong|Alternate costumes]]== | ==[[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Donkey Kong|Alternate costumes]]== | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SSBM Donkey Kong HQ.jpg|Official artwork of Donkey Kong | SSBM Donkey Kong HQ.jpg|Official artwork of Donkey Kong | ||
SSBMWebsiteDonkeyKong1.jpg| | SSBMWebsiteDonkeyKong1.jpg|[[Jump]]ing on [[Jungle Japes]]. | ||
SSBMWebsiteDonkeyKong2.jpg| | SSBMWebsiteDonkeyKong2.jpg|Using [[Spinning Kong]] on {{SSBM|Fox}} on [[Temple]]. | ||
SSBMWebsiteDonkeyKong3.jpg| | SSBMWebsiteDonkeyKong3.jpg|Using [[Giant Punch]] on {{SSBM|Link}} on [[Brinstar]]. | ||
SSBMWebsiteDonkeyKong4.jpg| | SSBMWebsiteDonkeyKong4.jpg|Carrying [[Ice Climbers (SSBM)|Nana]] off the stage on Temple. | ||
SSBMWebsiteDonkeyKong5.jpg| | SSBMWebsiteDonkeyKong5.jpg|[[Bury]]ing {{SSBM|Samus}} with [[Headbutt]] on Temple. | ||
SSBMWebsiteDonkeyKong6.jpg| | SSBMWebsiteDonkeyKong6.jpg|[[Taunt]]ing alongside {{SSBM|Bowser}} and {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}} on [[Yoshi's Story]]. | ||
LinkClassicMode.jpg| | LinkClassicMode.jpg|[[Crouch]]ing on [[Peach's Castle]]. | ||
LuigiAdventureMode.jpg| | LuigiAdventureMode.jpg|Using his [[up smash]] on [[Great Bay]]. | ||
YoshiAllStarMode.jpg|Battling a giant {{SSBM|Yoshi}} on [[Fourside]] | YoshiAllStarMode.jpg|Battling a giant {{SSBM|Yoshi}} on [[Fourside]]. | ||
KirbyAllStarMode.jpg|Posing with {{SSBM|Kirby}} on {{SSBM|Kongo Jungle}} | KirbyAllStarMode.jpg|Posing with {{SSBM|Kirby}} on {{SSBM|Kongo Jungle}}. | ||
JigglypuffAllStarMode.jpg|[[Asleep|Sleeping]] | JigglypuffAllStarMode.jpg|[[Asleep|Sleeping]] next to {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} on Great Bay. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:DK grab glitch.gif| | [[File:DK grab glitch.gif|thumb|Donkey Kong abusing {{SSBM|Pikachu}}'s [[AI]].]] | ||
*DK has a [[hurtbox]] attached to his necktie, which may have been placed to prevent thin projectiles or other similar attacks from missing hits due to their chances of slipping between DK's arms and ending in the empty space of his standing animation. However, it also artificially inflates his overall hurtbox in many other animations. | *DK has a [[hurtbox]] attached to his necktie, which may have been placed to prevent thin projectiles or other similar attacks from missing hits due to their chances of slipping between DK's arms and ending in the empty space of his standing animation. However, it also artificially inflates his overall hurtbox in many other animations. | ||
*Donkey Kong is the only character in the game to have an aerial attack that cannot be [[auto-cancel]]ed, being his forward aerial (auto-cancels on frame 85, but only has 60 frames in its entire attack duration). However, the coding of the move shows that it was intended to be able to, but it cannot due to a minor error caused by using the wrong type of timing function. Likewise, his up smash was supposed to interrupt on frame 40, but due to using the wrong type of timing function, it lacks IASA frames. Both of these errors were carried over in ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'', though in ''SSB4'', his up smash now has IASA frames (interrupts on frame 50). | *Donkey Kong is the only character in the game to have an aerial attack that cannot be [[auto-cancel]]ed, being his forward aerial (auto-cancels on frame 85, but only has 60 frames in its entire attack duration). However, the coding of the move shows that it was intended to be able to, but it cannot due to a minor error caused by using the wrong type of timing function. Likewise, his up smash was supposed to interrupt on frame 40, but due to using the wrong type of timing function, it lacks IASA frames. Both of these errors were carried over in ''Brawl'' and ''SSB4'', though in ''SSB4'', his up smash now has IASA frames (interrupts on frame 50). | ||
*Donkey Kong's [[Headbutt]] and the [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon [[Togepi]]'s Magnitude are the only attacks in ''Melee'' that can [[Buried|bury]] opponents. | *Donkey Kong's [[Headbutt]] and the [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon [[Togepi]]'s Magnitude are the only attacks in ''Melee'' that can [[Buried|bury]] opponents. | ||
*Donkey Kong has 3 meteor smashes | *Donkey Kong has 3 meteor smashes, tied with {{SSBM|Roy}} and {{SSBM|Falco}} for most spikes and meteors in ''Melee''. | ||
*Donkey Kong and {{SSBM|Peach}} are the only characters in ''Melee'' who cannot use their down special in the air. | *Donkey Kong and {{SSBM|Peach}} are the only characters in ''Melee'' who cannot use their down special in the air. | ||
*Whenever Donkey Kong enters the stage on certain modes in 1-P Mode (excluding Classic Mode, Adventure Mode, Event matches, and the first stage in All-Star Mode), he can be seen briefly in his [[bind pose]] position. | *Whenever Donkey Kong enters the stage on certain modes in 1-P Mode (excluding Classic Mode, Adventure Mode, Event matches, and the first stage in All-Star Mode), he can be seen briefly in his [[bind pose]] position. | ||
*If the [[Launch rate|damage ratio]] of a match is 0.5, and DK [[grab]]s, [[throw]]s, and quickly re-grabs, and cargo carries a [[CPU]] before it touches the ground, the CPU will never break free by itself, even if it becomes [[invincible]]; they can only break free when DK decides to throw them or the CPU is affected by something (getting [[attack]]ed, changing size, and so on). | *If the [[Launch rate|damage ratio]] of a match is 0.5, and DK [[grab]]s, [[throw]]s, and quickly re-grabs, and cargo carries a [[CPU]] before it touches the ground, the CPU will never break free by itself, even if it becomes [[invincible]]; they can only break free when DK decides to throw them or the CPU is affected by something (getting [[attack]]ed, changing size, and so on). | ||
*''Melee'' is the first game where the Donkey Kong from ''Donkey Kong Country'' has visible teeth in his 3D model in-game. | *''Melee'' is the first game where the Donkey Kong from ''Donkey Kong Country'' has visible teeth in his 3D model in-game. | ||
*In the NTSC versions of the game, Donkey Kong is one of four characters (alongside {{SSBM|Sheik}}, {{SSBM|Samus}}, and {{SSBM|Kirby}}) whose neutral special charge is lost if hit out of at least one specific special move. | |||
**Of these characters, only Donkey Kong received a fix addressing this issue in the PAL version. | |||
==External links== | |||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/0904/index.html Donkey Kong's page at Smabura-Ken] | |||
*[[smashwiki:26TP/Donkey Kong|Translation]] | |||
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