Editing Diddy Kong (PM)

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'''Diddy Kong''' is a playable character in the ''[[Brawl]]'' mod ''[[Project M]]''. He is currently ranked 4th out of 41 on the [[Project M#Tier list|official]] [[tier list]], a slight improvement where he is ranked 4th out of 38 in ''Brawl''. However, in ''Project+'', Diddy Kong ranks 18th on the {{h2|Project+|official tier list}} in the A tier, a stark drop from both ''Brawl'' and ''Project M'', but nonetheless remaining a high tier character.

Diddy Kong is a quick, unwieldy fighter, able to rack up quick damage, [[combo]] well and make use of setups with his [[Banana Peel (move)|bananas]]. The ability to produce banana peels unlocks many techniques with Diddy Kong. The peels cause opponents hit by them or who walk over them to trip, making them fantastic tools for approaching, heckling, or setting up traps to extend combos. Diddy Kong can use his jab combo to transition into other moves or aerial combos. He is adept at [[gimp]]ing opponents with his refined [[Monkey Flip]], his [[dash attack]], and his down air. [[Peanut Popgun]] can now be used more liberally, as the gun shoots further and is stronger. Diddy's aerials are solid for comboing, and the same stands for his tilts and up smash.

However, Diddy Kong lacks ways to quickly and reliably finish off opponents. This can lead to opponents surviving much longer, and makes gimping opponents almost a necessity. In addition, his [[recovery]] options are somewhat limited. [[Rocketbarrel Boost]] flies in a mostly linear fashion, making it easy to disrupt for some characters.

 

==Changes from ''Brawl'' to ''PM''==

Diddy Kong received some [[nerf]]s mostly noticeably to his {{b|Banana Peel|move}} which was the key part to his success in ''Brawl''. Diddy can only have one [[banana peel]] out at a time and the changes to [[Tripping]] in ''Project M'' hinder their utility. Diddy Kong's endurance is also significantly worse due to his lower weight and he is much more vulnerable to combos due to his higher fall speed and gravity.

 

Besides the nerfs to his Banana Peels, he mostly gained noticeable [[buff]]s from ''Brawl'' to ''PM'' to fit with the ''Melee'' physics. His mobility, combo and edgeguarding game has been significantly improved and his damage output/kill power has increased. His grab game is also significantly stronger due to the physics changes as well as his up and down throws being altered. His recovery is also a lot better due to his higher air speed as well as having more options out of his side and up specials.

 

 

 

 

*{{buff|Jab combo does more damage (7% → 9%) and as with {{PM|Captain Falcon}}, the third hit of Diddy's [[neutral attack]] is now always separated from the rapid hits, so he can either launch foes with the third hit to then [[jab cancel]] and follow up, or rack up damage with the rapid hits against enemies at low percentages.}}

*{{change|Diddy no longer make noises when performing tilts.}}

*{{buff|Forward tilt deals more damage when not angled or angled up (8%/10%/11% → 9/12% (not angled), 10/13% (angled up)) has more knockback, especially at its sweetspot, and up tilt and down tilt do slightly more damage (7% → 8%).}}

*{{nerf|Up tilt has its IASA frames later (frame 25 → 31).}}

*{{nerf|Down tilt has more startup lag and has a shorter duration (frames 4-7 → 5-6)}}

*{{buff|Dash attack has less startup lag (frame 9 → 7) does more damage (9% → 14%), and hits connect more smoothly at lower percents as the move only has two hits instead of three. The second hit has a longer duration (frames 14-18 → 12-22) and the whole move has a longer duration of 1 frame. Like {{PM|Donkey Kong}}'s, his dash attack now can move off ledges, setting up offstage KOs. It also has increased speed for longer range, improving his ground game.}}

*{{change|Diddy no longer has a unique sound clip for each smash attack.}}

*{{buff|The second hit of forward smash has less startup lag (frame 21 → 18) does more damage (13% → 14%) has stronger knockback and has less hitlag. The second hit also does not take longer to come out if the first hit connects.}}

*{{nerf|The first hit of forward Smash deals less damage (5% → 4%) and has more startup lag (frame 12 → 14). The second hit also has a shorter duration (3 frames → 2)}}

*{{buff|Up smash links much better and is a stronger KO move. It also has a longer duration (frames 5-22 → 5-25).}}

*{{nerf|Up smash deals slightly lower damage (16% → 15%) and has more end lag (FAF 50 → 53).}}

*{{buff|Down smash has slightly stronger knockback and the back hit deals more damage (12% → 13%). It also has less end lag (FAF 52 → 44).}}

 

*{{change|All of Diddy's aerials now have sourspots as opposed to just his forward air.}}

*{{change|Diddy now only makes a noise when performing down aerial}}

*{{buff|Neutral aerial is considerably stronger, dealing twice the former damage (6% → 13% (clean), 9% (late)). It also has less startup lag (frame 6 → 4).}}

*{{nerf|Since neutral aerial now has a sourspot, the sweetspot has a shorter duration (frames 6-20 → 4-7). It also has more landing lag (13 frames → 16).}}

*{{buff|Forward air has more knockback less landing lag (30 frames → 22), and nows sends opponents in the [[Sakurai angle]]. The sweetspot also deals more damage (14% → 15%).}}  

*{{nerf|Forward aerial has a shorter duration (frames 6-9 (clean), 10-16 (late) → 6-7/8-14).}}

*{{buff|Back aerial does more damage (9% → 12% (foot) 11% (leg)).}}

*{{nerf|Back aerial has less KO power and more landing lag (12 frames → 16). He can also no longer perform two back aerials in a short hop due to his higher fall speed.}}

*{{buff|Up aerial does slightly more damage (11% → 12%).}}

*{{nerf|Up aerial's new sourspot deals less damage (11% → 8%). It also has more startup lag (frame 3 → 5) and the sweetspot has a shorter duration (5 frames → 3).}}

*{{change|Up aerial has weaker but more horizontal knockback now sending opponents in the Sakurai angle (100° → 361°). This hinders its juggling potential but makes it more useful for [[edgeguarding]].}}

*{{buff|Down aerial has faster start-up (frame 13 → frame 10), less landing lag (30 frames → 25) and does more damage (12% → 15% (fists), 14% (arms)), making the meteor smash stronger.}}

 

*{{nerf|Standing and pivot grabs have more startup lag (frame 6 (standing) frame 8 (pivot) → 7/9).}}

*{{buff|Up throw does more damage (9% → 10%). The changes in ''Project M's'' physics also allows Diddy to [[chain grab]] with up throw.}}

*{{change|Up throw has altered knockback improving its combo potential at lower percents and improving its KO potential (although it is still too weak to reliably KO) however, these changes also hinder its combo potential at higher percents.}}

*{{nerf|Up throw has more ending lag.}}

*{{buff|Pummel does slightly more damage (2% → 3%).}}

*{{nerf|Down throw does slightly less damage (9% → 8%).}}

*{{buff|Down throw sends opponents at a different angle (130° → 50°). This combined with ''Project M's'' physics changes gives down throw tech chasing potential.}}

*{{buff|Down throw has altered knockback (85 (base), 40 (scaling) → 60/105). This makes it easier to combo with at lower percents although it doesn't grant it any extra KO potential.}}

===v2.6b===

*{{buff|Down tilt deals a bit more overall knockback}}

*{{buff|Up smash's hits link into each other more reliably}}

*{{buff|Forward aerial's initial hit damage and knockback adjusted so that it doesn't send very far at low percents but scales more rapidly with higher percent}}

*{{buff|Back aerial sends farther at low percents}}

*{{buff|Down aerial's upper (sourspot) hitbox deals slightly more damage}}

*{{buff|Dash grab box has an extra active frame and its total duration is increased slightly}}

*{{buff|Turn grab range increased, and grabs slightly later to match other Turn Grab speeds}}

*{{buff|Up throw clank bug from Brawl that caused him to freeze up fixed}}

*{{buff|Neutral B can be airdodged out of a couple frames earlier}}

*{{buff|Side B kick timing window now exists during the beginning portion of the move (startup + first 7 frames of grab). Once this window passes Diddy is unable to kick and continues the grab}}

*{{buff|Up B initial hit deals increased knockback}}

*{{buff|Side B Jump Throw angle slightly forward. Diddy leaps a bit shorter lower in height but now has an air dodge window as he goes airborne}}

*{{nerf|Forward tilt's hip hitbox removed. Arm (sourspot) hitbox damage matches the fist (sweetspot) but still retains a higher angle and less knockback}}

*{{nerf|Forward aerial's lingering hit knockback reduced overall}}

*{{nerf|Side B's tilt/smash distances reduced and more noticeably vary in length. The tilt input sends Diddy at a much shorter distance than the smash input}}

*{{nerf|Side B kick hitbox deals less damage and its knockback scales higher with percent}}

*{{nerf|Side B Attack Throw ("A" or "B" Input from grab) knockback lowered.}}

*{{nerf|Up B landing lag increased}}

*{{nerf|Diddy falls a bit faster while charging Up B in the air}}

*{{nerf|Up B's grounded startup now matches the aerial startup (7 frames) and no longer has invincibility}}

*{{nerf|Up B damage decreases throughout the boost's duration}}

*{{nerf|Up B's loose barrel moves 20% slower and deals slightly less damage}}

*{{change|Dash Attack now has multiple hits and sends at a lower angle. No interrupt window when done on the ground but still retains the no-lag feature when landing from the aerial version.}}

*{{change|Neutral aerial's initial hit angle is slightly higher}}

*{{change|Up aerial sends at a lower angle and damage no longer depends on leg hitbox positioning}}

===v3.0===

*{{buff|Dash attack's hitboxes link more reliably and have had their sizes increased slightly. Grounded version can be interrupted earlier}}

*{{buff|Forward tilt's hitbox sizes increased slightly. Forward and high versions have their damages increased slightly}}

*{{buff|Up smash's hits link more reliably}}

*{{buff|Diddy steps more forward on the second hit of forward smash. The first hit's knockback and timing changed to better link into the farther-reaching second hit}}

*{{buff|Forward air's base knockback increased slightly}}

*{{buff|Down air's active frames activate slightly earlier}}

*{{buff|Neutral B (Peanut Popgun): Air Dodge window activates slightly earlier}}

*{{buff|Up B (RocketBarrel Boost): Grounded startup reduced. Increase in damage from charging made slightly faster. Meteor hitbox more accurately reflects the blast graphic effects}}

*{{buff|Down B (Banana Toss): Grounded banana hits induce the trip effect and retain weight-dependent knockback. Aerial banana hit knockback slightly increased }}

*{{change|Down throw base knockback lowered but has higher knockback growth. Damage redone to be a two-hit move}}

*{{change|Up throw sends up and slightly forward}}

*{{change|Side B (Monkey Flip): Tilt version now sends the same distance as the Smash version. You can now however hold back while jumping to shorten your overall distance. Attack ("A") Throw's trajectory moved inward slightly. Jump-throw knockback growth and damage increased significantly, and Diddy's jump height has been reduced}}

===v3.02===

*{{bugfix|Fixed a bug where the sound effect for Diddy's shades breaking would play whenever he was hit after the shades were already broken}}

*{{nerf|Up throw deals less damage.}}

*{{change|The damage from the first two hits of Diddy's up smash has been lessened, but the last hit gives more damage to compensate.}}

 

**{{buff|The hitboxes have been modified to protect Diddy Kong's recovery somewhat.}}

Up to date as of version 3.6.

! colspan=2| !!Name!!Damage!!Description

!→

|12% (arms), 9% (body)

!↘

|11% (arms), 8% (body)

! colspan=2| Up tilt

| || 8% || Diddy Kong swats in the air above him with a slap. Quick and can combine with other attacks. This move can be used to [[juggle]] an opponent at low percentages.

! colspan=2| Down tilt

| || 8% || Diddy Kong claps forward while crouching. Extremely useful for racking up damage at low percentages.  

! colspan=2| Dash attack

| || 9% (clean), 5% (late) || Diddy Kong performs a cartwheel spin, resembling the one from the ''Donkey Kong Country'' games. A great move due to having almost absolutely no ending lag and combines well with his up smash or up tilt. This attack can also go off edges and platforms.

! colspan=2| Forward smash

| || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|4}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (hit 2) || Diddy Kong spins and punches forward, followed by a second punch. The first hit deals no knockback, which makes it easier to land the second hit. When fully charged and both hits connect, it can KO at 85% on lightweights and 92% on heavyweights.

! colspan=2| Up smash

| || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|2}} (hits 1-2), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|11}} (hit 3) || Diddy Kong sops a little and does a sort of cartwheel, hitting three times with extremely low knockback that doesn't KO until 115%. Fills in combos and can rack up damage easily.

! colspan=2| Down smash

| || Front: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (body) {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (leg)<br/>Back: {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}} (body), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (leg) || Diddy Kong performs a sweeping kick. It has less knockback than his forward smash and sends enemies at a more horizontal angle.

! colspan=2| Neutral aerial

| || 13% (clean), 9% (late) || Diddy Kong does an aerial cartwheel similar to his dash attack. Has decent knockback.

! colspan=2| Forward aerial

| || 15% (clean), 11% (late) || Diddy Kong kicks both feet forward while spinning. Diddy Kong's strongest aerial, a great [[edge-guarding]] option, and a good move to use in a short hop (though a bair is quicker and better for [[spacing]]). On the edge at above 100%, edge drop -> jump -> fair is considered one of the best options available.

! colspan=2| Back aerial

| || 12% (foot), 11% (body) || Diddy Kong thrusts one leg backward and performs a single spin. His fastest aerial, being a great option for spacing whether a short hop is used or not.  

! colspan=2| Up aerial

| || 12% (clean), 8% (late) || Diddy Kong does an overhead flip kick. Decent knockback, fairly fast.

! colspan=2| Down aerial

| || 15% (fists), 14% (arms) || Diddy Kong swings both his arms downward in a double axe-handle punch. A powerful [[meteor smash]].

! colspan=2| Grab

| || &mdash; ||

! colspan=2| Pummel

| || 3% || Diddy Kong headbutts his target, angled from the side of his body. Hits almost instantly.

! colspan=2| Forward throw

| || 11% || Diddy Kong tosses the opponent forward. Based on how Diddy Kong would throw barrels in ''Donkey Kong Country''. Best used to get opponents offstage to set up an edgeguard. This throw can also combo into a f-air.

! colspan=2| Back throw

| || 10% || Diddy Kong tosses the opponent backward, very similar to his forward throw in that it is useful for getting opponents offstage.  

! colspan=2| Up throw

| || 3% (hit 1), 7% (throw) || Diddy Kong throws the opponent up and kicks them. This throw is a decent option for getting opponents into the air.

! colspan=2| Down throw

| || 5% (hit 1), 3% (throw) || Diddy Kong throws the opponent onto the ground and hops over them. Deals fair backwards knockback. This throw can be followed up by multiple moves and is a great combo starter.

! colspan=2| Floor attack (front)

| || 6% || Diddy Kong gets up and slaps on both sides.

! colspan=2| Floor attack (back)

| || 6% || Diddy Kong gets up and kicks on both sides.

! colspan=2| Floor attack (trip)

| || 5% || Diddy Kong gets up and kicks on both sides.

! colspan=2| Edge attack (fast)

| || 6% (tail far), 8% (tail close) || Diddy Kong quickly climbs up and does a spinning tail slap.

! colspan=2| Edge attack (slow)

| || 10% || Diddy Kong slowly climbs up and sticks his left foot out.

! colspan=2| Neutral special

| [[Peanut Popgun]] || 5-18% (peanuts), 20% (explosion) || Diddy Kong pulls out his peanut popgun and fires a peanut. This move can be charged, but charging it too long will cause the popgun will explode, dealing 5% [[recoil damage]], and will stun Diddy Kong for a second.

! colspan=2| Side special

| [[Monkey Flip]] || 12% (midair kick clean), 7% (midair kick late), 5% (grab & jump attack hit 1), 7% (grab & jump attack hit 2), 5% (release) || Diddy Kong performs a sideways hop that can latch him onto an enemy's face if timed correctly. If the attack button is pressed once Diddy Kong has grabbed onto an enemy, he will perform a double chop attack that deals vertical knockback, which can lead into aerials at higher percents. If the jump button is pressed, he will instead jump on the enemy's head and push them downwards, which is a [[footstool jump]]. Finally, pressing the attack button before the jump will cause Diddy to attack with a flying kick that deals strong knockback. This move can be used to gain some extra  recovery distance horizontally.

! colspan=2| Up special

| [[Rocketbarrel Boost]] || 11-20% (launch), 10% (flight early), 8% (flight late), 1-3% (explosion) || Diddy Kong charges up his Rocketbarrel Pack and launches himself upwards. While charging, it's possible to change the direction Diddy will be launched by holding the control stick/pad left or right. This method can also be used to control the arc Diddy flies in once he starts flying, making it a great recovery move, especially when fully charged. If someone attacks Diddy Kong when he's wearing his Rocketbarrel Pack, it'll break free and fly around aimlessly.

! colspan=2| Down special

| [[Banana Peel_(move)|Banana Peel]] || 3% (hand) || Diddy Kong tosses a [[Banana Peel]] into the air to have it fall onto the ground. Opponents who come in contact with the peel will slip and [[trip]]. Only one banana peel can be thrown at a time.

! colspan=2| Final Smash

| [[Rocketbarrel Barrage]] || 8% (peanuts), 15% (peanuts explosion), 18% (contact), 20% (ending explosion) || Diddy Kong flies around on his Rocketbarrel Pack, shooting explosive peanuts everywhere. Puts Diddy Kong into a [[helpless]] state when ended in the air.

===Most historically significant players===

 

*{{Sm|Aero|USA}} - Formerly ranked as high as 5th on the SoCal ''Project M'' Power Rankings. Ranked 27th on [[PMRank 2016]].

*{{Sm|BaconPancakes|USA}} - The best Diddy Kong player in the world during 3.6; ranked 4th on [[PMRank 2017]].

*{{Sm|Junebug|USA}} - Was widely considered to be the best Diddy Kong player in the world from 2014-2016. Ranked 27th on [[PMRank 2017]].

*{{Sm|Luck|USA}} - Ranked 32nd on  [[PMRank 2018]].

*{{Sm|SipMastah|USA}} - Considered the best current Diddy Kong player. Won {{Trn|Against All Odds}} and placed 3rd at {{Trn|Warp Zone 2}} using primarily Diddy Kong.

*{{Sm|Sneez|USA}} - R.O.B main with a Diddy Kong secondary. Ranked #32 on [[PMRank 2023]].

Diddy Kong's alternate costumes remain unchanged from ''Brawl'', except for a new orange costume that makes him look like [[mariowiki:Funky Kong|Funky Kong]] in the ''[[mariowiki:Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' TV series.

|colspan=8|[[File:Diddy Kong Palette (PM).png|frame|center|Diddy Kong's alternate costumes in PM]]

*Diddy Kong was the only character in ''Project M'' that didn't have an alternate costume or any new recolorings prior to the 3.6 Beta.

**This still applies to {{PM|Wario}} in PM, as the masquerade code to break his 12 costume limit had not been invented

*Diddy Kong's peanuts have 1 hp, and thus can be broken by {{PM|Fox}}'s lasers.

*[https://pmunofficial.com/en/characters/diddy-kong/ Diddy Kong's page at the Project M website]

*[https://www.reddit.com/r/SSBPM/comments/b172ge/labbing_discord_results_diddy_kong/ Labbing Discord Tech Post]