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:''This article is about Diddy Kong's appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].  For other uses, see [[Diddy Kong]].''
{{disambig2|Diddy Kong's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''|other uses|Diddy Kong}}
 
{{Infobox Character
{{Infobox Character
|name = Diddy Kong
|name         = Diddy Kong
|image = [[File:Diddy Kong SSBB.jpg|250px]]
|image       = [[Image:Diddy.jpg|250px|Diddy Kong]]
|game = SSBB
|caption      = [[Image:DK_Icon.gif]]
|ssbgame1 = SSB4
|universe    = ''[[Donkey Kong (universe)|Donkey Kong]]''
|ssbgame2 = SSBU
|games        = ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|SSBB]]''
|firstgame    = ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' (1994)
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]]
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]]
|tier = A+
|ranking     =  
|ranking = 4
}}
}}
'''Diddy Kong''' ({{ja|ディディーコング|Didī Kongu}}, ''Diddy Kong'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', confirmed on August 22, 2007. He is unique, distinct among the cast for his charm and gaiety. Unlike in most ''Donkey Kong'' games and ''Mario'' spin-offs, where Diddy Kong has a cartoonish voice, ''Brawl'' has him using a realistic high-pitched chimpanzee voice (sampled from the commonly used "Chimpanzee Screeche PE026201" stock sound effect) rather than being voiced by {{s|mariowiki|Chris Sutherland}} or {{s|wikipedia|Katsumi Suzuki}}, who first voiced Diddy in ''Mario Power Tennis''. He is also the first playable character to be introduced from the ''Donkey Kong'' universe since the [[Super Smash Bros.|original game]].
He ranks 4th on the [[tier list]]. This is mainly because of his ability to throw {{b|Banana Peel|move}}s that give him great control of the ground and great setup and damage-racking potential (by attacking opponents that have slipped on them), as well as providing good defense, making them one of the best projectiles in the game, giving him a very strong control of the ground. Additionally, he has quick attack speed, good mobility, a solid [[down aerial]] [[meteor smash]], good [[grab]] range, and powerful throws, which aid in his ability to control the stage. However, his primary [[recovery]] move, [[Rocketbarrel Boost]], travels in a predictable fashion, is easily [[edgehog]]ged, and can be stopped by stage lips. Additionally, his few KO moves, while fast and reliable when fresh, stale quickly and are largely dependent on his Banana Peels for a setup. Diddy Kong has excellent matchups, having only three slightly unfavorable, and has very strong tournament results.
==Attributes==
Diddy Kong is a quick, middleweight character. He is capable of [[wall cling]]ing and [[crawl]]ing. Many of his attacks have good speed and have decent power to back them. His KO power is low due to his few KO moves and a general weakness in his smashes, which [[Stale move negation|stale]] very quickly if he uses them too much for racking damage, which forces a reliance on meteor smashes for early KOs.
Diddy also has two projectiles: his [[Peanut Popgun]] and {{b|Banana Peel|move}}s. Peanut Popgun, while not particularly strong, is a decent mid-range move for racking up easy damage. In comparison, his Banana Peels, which have the property of tripping opponents, form a much more integral part of his metagame, as they combo well into his other moves, and allow him to setup KOs. The [[glide toss]] option provided by the Banana Peels is invaluable, as it allows Diddy to rapidly approach and retreat. If an opponent is tripped by a thrown Banana Peel, Diddy can follow up with another glide tossed Banana to continue the combo, and end with a down or forward smash for a KO. In conjunction with his quick dash attack, large grab range, and powerful throws, Bananas provide Diddy with excellent ground options and stage control. Banana Peels can also help him escape certain chaingrabs, such as {{SSBB|King Dedede}}'s, and certain grab releases. However, as Banana Peels are items, they can be used against Diddy even by opponents without [[reflection|reflectors]].
Diddy's other special moves [[Monkey Flip]] and [[Rocketbarrel Boost]] contributes to his above average recovery. Besides being a useful move to rack up damage, Monkey Flip can be used as a [[meteor smash]] if Diddy uses its grab option in midair (it can also be used as a [[sacrificial KO]], but this is not useful because the meteor smash is much more reliable and safer); it also can be used to gain horizontal distance in tandem with [[Rocketbarrel Boost]] to make up for Diddy's poor air speed. Diddy will not be able to use [[Rocketbarrel Boost]] if he uses Monkey Flip's attack option in midair, but he will retain his midair jump. The former move provides great vertical distance if sufficiently charged, but it leaves Diddy vulnerable while charging, and he needs to charge to move left or right at all. Potential edgeguarders will still have to watch out for the meteor hitbox on the bottom of Rocketbarrel Boost, as well as the rocketbarrels themselves, which function as powerful explosive projectiles if the attack is interrupted after releasing the charge. Diddy's [[barrel jump]] can also improve his recovery, acting like a second midair jump while Rocketbarrel Boost can still be used.
Diddy possesses a decent aerial game. His forward aerial has above average knockback and surprising range, making it a viable KO move and useful for edgeguarding, though it has the most landing lag out of all of his aerials. His back aerial, up aerial, and neutral aerial are all relatively fast, with the former being another decent option for edgeguarding and a very quick way to grab bananas in midair, though the latter is rarely used in competitive play. His down aerial is a solid meteor smash (similar to {{SSBB|Wolf}}'s down aerial) with some startup lag.
In summary, Diddy Kong is a fast, medium-weight character with agile moves that combo well from his versatile Banana Peels. His KO power is poor, forcing a reliance on racking up a very large amount damage in order to KO, and he generally relies on his bananas to set up KOs. On counterpick stages, his Banana Peels are not as useful as on [[neutral stages]], making it more difficult for a Diddy player to win a set if they do not win the first match.


==Moveset==
'''Diddy Kong''' ({{ja|ディディーコング}}, ''Dīdī Kongu'') is a character for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. He is armed with the [[Peanut Popgun]] and [[Rocketbarrel Boost]] from ''Donkey Kong 64''.
''For a gallery of Diddy Kong's hitboxes, see [[Diddy Kong (SSBB)/Hitboxes|here]].''<br>
''For a more detailed information regarding Diddy Kong's moveset and attack hitboxes, see [[Diddy Kong (SSBB)/Moveset|this page]].''
{{MovesetTable
|game=SSBB
|neutralcount=3
|neutralinf=y
|neutralname=&nbsp;
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral2dmg=2%
|neutral3dmg=2%
|neutralinfdmg=1-2%
|neutraldesc=Diddy Kong slaps forward twice, turns around to quickly kick the foe, and proceeds to repeatedly whip them with his tail. The first hit can set-up a grab if [[jab cancel|jab-cancel]]led or even a buffered down smash.
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltdmg=11% (fists), 9% (arms), 8% (body)
|ftiltdesc=Diddy Kong leans to the side and thrusts both of his arms forward in a double punch. This attack can be angled upwards or downwards. It can KO at 161% from the center of Final Destination.
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltdmg=7%
|utiltdesc=Diddy Kong swats in the air above him with a slap. This move can be used to juggle at low percents and can KO at 159%.
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltdmg=7%
|dtiltdesc=Diddy Kong, claps forward while crouching. Extremely useful for racking up damage at low percentages.
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashdmg=3% (hit 1), 2% (hit 2), 4% (hit 3)
|dashdesc=Diddy Kong performs a cartwheel from ''{{s|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Country}}''. The first hit of the move [[spike]]s opponents, making it easier to land all three hits.
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|5}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}} (hit 2)
|fsmashdesc=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. The second hit deals [[shield damage]]. KOs at 122% when uncharged and 79% when fully charged.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|5}} (hits 1-2), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|6}} (hit 3)
|usmashdesc=Diddy Kong hops a little and does a sort of cartwheel, hitting three times with extremely low knockback (weakest up smash in the game in terms of knockback). Fills in combos, can rack up damage easily.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|16}} (front), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|12}} (back)
|dsmashdesc=Diddy Kong performs a sweeping kick. It has less knockback than his forward smash, but it's still his most reliable smash attack. KOs at 126% when uncharged and 85% when fully charged.
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairdmg=6%
|nairdesc=Diddy Kong does an aerial cartwheel similar to his dash attack. Can KO at around 170% if used near the upper blast line.
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairdmg=14% (clean), 11% (late)
|fairdesc=Diddy Kong kicks both feet forward while spinning, similar to [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]'s old forward aerial in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' KOs Mario at 142% from the center of Final Destination.
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairdmg=9%
|bairdesc=Diddy Kong thrusts his leg backward and spins it behind him. Good knockback, though it won't gain KO power until past 170%.
|uairname=&nbsp;
|uairdmg=11%
|uairdesc=Diddy Kong does an overhead flip kick. Fairly fast with decent knockback, and it can KO at 162%.
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairdmg=12%
|dairdesc=Diddy Kong swings both arms downward in a double axe-handle punch. A strong [[meteor smash]].
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabdesc=Diddy Kong grabs his opponent with both of his hands.
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummeldmg=2%
|pummeldesc=Diddy Kong headbutts his target, angled from the side of his body.
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowdmg=11%
|fthrowdesc=Diddy Kong tosses his opponent forwards. The throw is based on Diddy Kong's barrel toss animation from ''Donkey Kong Country''.
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowdmg=10%
|bthrowdesc=Diddy Kong tosses his opponent backward, very similar to his f-throw in that it is useful for getting opponents offstage.
|uthrowname=&nbsp;
|uthrowdmg=4% (hit 1), 5% (throw)
|uthrowdesc=Diddy Kong throws his opponent up and handstand kicks them.
|dthrowname=&nbsp;
|dthrowdmg=9%
|dthrowdesc=Diddy Kong performs a leapfrog-like manoeuvre and throws the opponent underneath him. Has fair backwards knockback. Has little utility and almost no follow-ups available.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg=6%
|floorfdesc=Diddy Kong gets up and slaps both sides.
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg=6%
|floorbdesc=Diddy Kong gets up and kicks both sides.
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortdmg=5%
|floortdesc=Diddy Kong gets up and kicks both sides.
|edgefname=&nbsp;
|edgefdmg=8% (tail base), 6% (tail tip)
|edgefdesc=Diddy Kong quickly gets up and does a spinning tail slap.
|edgesname=&nbsp;
|edgesdmg=10%
|edgesdesc=Diddy Kong slowly gets up and sticks his left foot out.
|nsname=Peanut Popgun
|nsdmg=3-18%
|nsdesc=Diddy Kong pulls out his peanut popgun and fires a peanut. Can be charged, but if charged for too long the popgun will explode, and will stun Diddy Kong for a second. If the peanuts don't hit anyone, they fall on the floor, breaking open, revealing a small peanut shell inside. The shell can be eaten to heal a small percent of damage.
|ssname=Monkey Flip
|ssdmg=14% (kick hip), 12% (kick knee), 10% (kick foot), 5% (grab attack hit 1), 5% (grab attack hit 2), 5% (jump attack hit 1), 5% (jump attack hit 2), 2% (release)
|ssdesc=Diddy Kong performs a sideways hop that has the potential to launch Diddy onto an opponent's face if timed correctly. Can perform a flying kick with another button press. Can also be used to gain some extra [[recovery]] distance.
|usname=Rocketbarrel Boost
|usdmg=10% (launch clean), 8% (launch late), 1-3% (rocketbarrels), 18% (rocketbarrels explosion)
|usdesc=Diddy Kong charges his rocketbarrels from ''{{s|mariowiki|Donkey Kong 64}}'' in a powerful attack. Can potentially fly very far and very fast, but hitting a surface will make Diddy Kong lose his rocketbarrels and will fall [[helpless]]ly. Diddy Kong will take 5% damage for hitting a surface.
|dsname=Banana Peel
|dspage=Banana Peel (move)
|dsdmg=4-6% (banana)
|dsdesc=Diddy Kong tosses a [[Banana Peel]] into the air to have it fall onto the ground. Opponents who touch the peel will slip and [[trip]]. Up to two banana peels can be thrown at a time and work amazingly in tandem with Diddy Kong's [[glide toss]]. They are considered one of the best projectiles in the game due to their incredible utility both offensively and defensively.
|fsname=Rocketbarrel Barrage
|fsdmg=8% (peanuts), 15% (peanuts explosion), 18% (contact), 20% (ending explosion)
|fsdesc=Diddy Kong flies around on his rocketbarrels, shooting peanuts everywhere. Puts Diddy Kong into a [[helpless]] state when ended in the air.
}}


===Stats===
==Pros and Cons==
{{technical data|Needs short hop and double jump heights}}
===Pros===
{{Attributes
*Good speed.
|cast      = 39
*Many quick attacks with a fair bit of power
|weight    = 93
*Very solid Down-Air Spike.
|rweight    = 23
*Two kinds of projectiles.
|dash      = 1.7
*Banana Peels limit opponent's maneuverability and provide a great [[Glide Toss]] option.
|rdash      = 8-11
*Can string together combos well.
|run        = 1.721
*Can [[Wall cling]].
|rrun      = 9
*Can [[Crawl]].
|walk      = 1.25
*Good aerial game.
|rwalk      = 8
*If used before his second jump, his [[Side Special Move]] can be preceded by his second jump and allow him to use his [[Up Special Move]]. This works somewhat as a "fourth jump".
|trac      = 0.0484
*When Rocketbarrel Boost is fully charged, it covers a great distance.
|rtrac      = 32-33
*Strong [[Dash attack canceling]] with Up-smash.
|airfric    = 0.01
*Peanut Popgun goes very fast and far when sufficiently charged.
|rairfric  = 17-21
*Rocketbarrel Boost has spike potential when opponent is located at the bottom of the barrels.
|air        = 0.8272
*Can [[Diddycide]].
|rair      = 32
*Along with powerful throws, his grab range is great for a small target.
|baseaccel  = 0.0
*Has nearly no lag after dash attack.
|rbaseaccel = 37-39
*Glide tossing offer great option like down smash and forward smash while the opponents is stunned by the banana
|addaccel  = 0.05
*Changes direction quite fast.
|raddaccel  = 26-30
*Side-special kick has good priority
|gravity    = 0.092
*Can fit two Back-Airs into one short hop
|rgravity  = 10
*It should be noted that Diddy Kong can NOT slip on a banana peel he creates using his down special move.
|fall      = 1.43
*Diddy Kong has one of the highest Up Special attacks (when fully charged). It rivals those of R.O.B. and Pit.
|rfall      = 15-16
*Diddy Kong's up-tilt attack can be used repeatedly and extremely quickly, it has an average knockback.
|ff        = 2.002
|rff        = 14-15
|jumpsquat  = 4
|rjumpsquat = 1-10
|jumpheight = 41.22019565
|rjumpheight= 4
|shorthop  = ?
|rshorthop  = ?
|djump      = ?
|rdjump    = ?
}}


===[[Announcer]] call===
===Cons===
{{audio|Needs announcer calls from other languages.}}
*Easily knocked around.
<gallery>
*Bad [[air speed]]
Diddy Kong English Announcer SSBB.wav|English/Japanese
*Peanut Popgun peanuts are weak, may arc straight over opponents and is slow if not charged.
</gallery>
*Opponents can catch flying peanuts from Peanut Popgun and can use them against Diddy as items.
*Over-reliant on spikes to gain early kills.
*His bananas can be used against him.
*If [[Monkey Flip]] kick is used in mid-air you cannot perform Rocketbarrel Boost.


===[[Wii Remote selection sound]]===
==Normal Moves==
{{SelectSound|char=Diddy Kong|desc=Taps the ground and makes a short giggle.}}
===Ground Attacks===
*Neutral Attack - Slaps twice, then turns around. Lifts a foot and repeatedly hits spins his tail for damage.
*Dash Attack - Does a cartwheel spin, resembling the one from the ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' games.
*Strong Side- Places both arms together above his head. Stands on one foot, leaning to the side and punching with both fists together above his head.
*Strong Down- While crouching, slaps forward. His hand appears to grow for the duration of this attack. Appears to have a set knockback.
*Strong Up - Sticks one hand above his head and hops a little. Quick, and a good combo starter.
====Smash====
*Side Smash - Spins, slapping forward twice, the first hit just leaving them there and the second hit having large knockback.
*Up Smash - Hops a little and does a sort of cartwheel, hitting three times.
*Down Smash - Breakdancing sweep kick, similar to Mario's
====Other====
*Ledge Attack -
*100% Ledge Attack -
*Floor Attack -
===Aerial Attacks===
*Neutral Aerial - Sticks out hands and feet and spins, similar to Kirby, but slower-spinning. Appears to hit only once, and with a decent amount of knockback, making this a sex-kick like move. The sex-kick deals no less damage or knockback.
*Forward Aerial - Kicks both feet forward, similar to Mario's back Aerial. Good knockback. 14% damage.
*Back Aerial - Sticks leg out and spins it behind him. Similar to Samus's back Aerial, but with less knockback. 9% damage.
*Up Aerial - Overhead Flip Kick. Decent knockback, fairly fast.
*Down Aerial - Punches both arms down, spiking.


===[[On-screen appearance]]===
===Grabs and Throws===
{{Appearance
*Pummel - Headbutts them, angled from the side of his body.
|desc=Breaks out of a DK Barrel and claps his hands above him.
*Forward Throw - Tosses opponent forward.
|char=DiddyKong
*Back Throw - Tosses opponent backward.
|game=SSBB}}
*Up Throw - Throws opponent up and kicks them.
*Down Throw - Performs a leap-frog-like maneuver and throws the opponent underneath him. Has fairly powerful backwards knockback.


===[[Taunt]]s===
==Special Moves==
{{Taunt/SSBB
{{specialmoves|Peanut Popgun|Monkey Flip|Rocketbarrel Boost|Banana Peel (move)|Rocketbarrel Barrage|Diddy Kong}}
|char=Diddy
|desc-up=Throws his hat into the air, which lands on his head. This is a reference to his from ''Donkey Kong Country'', after he defeats a boss or wins in a {{s|mariowiki|Bonus Level}}.
|desc-side=Does a playful fighter's stance and cackles threateningly showing his teeth.
|desc-down=Claps his hands four times, changing feet as he does so.}}


===[[Idle pose]]===
==Strategies and Tips==
{{Idle
|desc-1=Jumps in place.
|desc-2=Scratches his rump and shakes his fur.
|image-1=Diddy Kong Idle Pose 1 Brawl.png
|image-2=Diddy Kong Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png}}


===[[Crowd cheer]]===
*Diddy Kong is very good at racking up damage on an opponent.  He doesn't have many moves that can KO at low percents except for his spikes, so it is important to learn how to combo well to build up damage so not having to rely on spikes for KOs.
{{Crowd
*Monkey Flip is a very useful move when approaching.  The ability to grab or attack with this move opens up considerable possibilities when approaching an opponent who is either attacking or defending.  The kick of the move also has incredible priority and can negate almost any projectile attack without Diddy losing his momentum.
|char=Diddy Kong
*Rocketbarrel Boost should not be underestimated as an attacking option.  It can follow up any attack of Diddy Kong's that has vertical knockback, and has enough knockback to knock most opponents away far enough to avoid having your helpless state abused.  If Diddy is hit after executing the attack, the barrels will still rocket away and, if they hit, are an incredibly powerful attack.
|game=Brawl
*Banana Peels should be used cautiously.  Though they can help severely limit opponent's movements, opponents can also pick up the bananas and use them back, severely limiting the player's movements.
|desc-us=Di-ddy Kong!
*It is important to learn to use the Peanut Popgun against recovering opponents.  The peanuts can severely limit an opponent's recovery options if aimed well.  This is most noticeable against [[Pit (SSBB)|Pit]], who will not be able to recover anymore if successfully hit during [[Wings of Icarus]], but this can also push other opponents out of the range of their recovery move if the shots are well aimed.
|desc-jp=Di-ddy Kong!
*Good use of his low lag after his dash attack should be made- performing a dash attack, then an up-smash for a easy guaranteed combo at low percentage is a useful starting combo.
|pitch-us=Group chant
*Diddy's Peanut Popgun reaches its maximum power and speed at about the same time as Diddy puts his hand on his head to steady his hat. Use this as a guide to know when to release the  Special Button.
|pitch-jp=Group chant}}


===[[Victory pose]]s===
==Role in the ''[[Subspace Emissary]]''==
{{Victory/SSBB
|victory-theme=DKUniverseTheme.ogg
|victory-desc=A peaceful flourish originating from ''Donkey Kong Country'' that played whenever a Kong defeated a boss or completed a Bonus Level.
|desc-up=Spins with his [[Rocketbarrel Boost|Rocket Barrels]], then faces the screen, dancing with his hands on his head and chin.
|desc-left=Shoots the air with his [[Peanut Popgun]]s, rolls towards the camera, and shoots at the camera.
|desc-right=Does a small dance, then holds still in a breakdance-like pose, clapping his feet together.
|char=DiddyKong}}


==In [[competitive play]]==
When [[Donkey Kong (SSBB)|Donkey Kong]] has three [[Bullet Bill]]s fired at him by the vehicle escaping with his banana horde, Diddy Kong leaps from behind Donkey Kong and unleashes his [[Peanut Popgun|Peanut Popguns]] onto the [[Bullet Bill|Bullet Bills]], destroying them. He then joins Donkey Kong in pursuit of their stolen bananas. At one point, after getting their bananas, they encounter [[Bowser (SSBB)|Bowser]], who aims the Dark Cannon at the two. Donkey Kong, realizing what is about to happen, then [[Giant Punch|Giant punches]] Diddy Kong, sending him flying away as Donkey Kong is shot and captured. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWaqIBRvzkA]
===Notable players===
{{cleanup|[[SmashWiki:Cleanup of the Notable Players sections|To fit these guidelines]]}}
:''See also: [[:Category:Diddy Kong players (SSBB)]]''
*{{Sm|ADHD|USA}} - One of the most nationally dominant players since ''Brawl'''s inception, famed as one of {{Sm|Mew2King}} and {{Sm|ZeRo}}'s most difficult opponents.
*{{Sm|cyve|Germany}} - The best Diddy main and one of the best players in Europe.
*{{Sm|Felix|USA}} - Although he rarely traveled, he became known for his 3rd place finish at [[MLG Raleigh 2010]].
*{{Sm|Gnes|USA}} - A nationally dominant player in his prime, won the largest-ever ''Brawl'' prize check and the largest in the entire Smash series at the time at [[MLG Dallas 2010]] ($12,500).
*{{Sm|Luigi player|Austria}} - A top Diddy player in Europe.
*{{Sm|Nagahari|Japan}} - One of the best Diddy players in Japan.
*{{Sm|NinjaLink|USA}} - Famed for being the first player to defeat {{Sm|Mew2King}} in a tournament set.
*{{Sm|Suinoko|Japan}} - One of the best Diddy players in Japan.
*{{Sm|Zinoto|USA}} - A top Midwestern Diddy player with a 5th place finish at [[SKTAR 2]], famed for his usage of banana infinites.


===Tier placement and history===
Later, Diddy Kong comes out of the forest to a lake. When he gets to the lake where a crashed Arwing is seen, [[Rayquaza]] comes out of the water and grabs Diddy Kong. Then [[Fox (SSBB)|Fox]] jumps out of the Arwing which is now on fire due to an attack from Rayquaza. He uses his [[Fox Illusion]] and his [[Reflector]] to send Rayquaza back into the lake and save Diddy Kong. Fox then makes a hand signal for Diddy to come with him to fight Rayquaza until it faints.
Diddy Kong was initially a high tier character, ranked 11th on the first tier list (September 2008). However, Diddy Kong players such as {{Sm|NinjaLink}} and {{Sm|ADHD}} showed how powerful his Banana Peels were, utilizing them to create damage-racking combos, defense, and stage control, bringing Diddy Kong into the top tiers, with him rising to 7th on the second tier list (January 2009), 5th on the third (June 2009), then 3rd on the fourth and fifth lists before surpassing long-time #2 character {{SSBB|Snake}} by the sixth tier list (July 2011). Though {{SSBB|Olimar}} and the {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}} have since surpassed him, he still remains at 4th place on the eighth (current) tier list, as of April 2013.


==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==
Later, Diddy gets hit by Bowser's Dark Cannon and is cloned by Shadowbugs, [[Falco (SSBB)|Falco]] though arrives just in time and destroys the Dark Cannon, Bowser gets away in his Koopa Clown Car while the Shadowbug Diddy grows twice it's normal size. Fox revives Diddy who is shocked at what has happened. Diddy Kong and the two Star Fox pilots then fight the Giant Shadowbug Diddy Kong Clone. After the fight, Falco joins Diddy and Fox as they continue through the jungle. Eventually they see Donkey Kong's trophy on a ship in chains. Diddy is mad at this as he, Fox and Falco board the [[Great Fox]].
[[File:Subspace diddykong.PNG|thumb|250px|Diddy Kong in ''[[SSE]]''.]]
When {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} has three [[Bullet Bill]]s fired at him by the vehicle escaping with his banana hoard, Diddy Kong leaps from behind Donkey Kong and unleashes his [[Peanut Popgun]]s onto the [[Bullet Bill]]s, destroying them. He then joins Donkey Kong in pursuit of their stolen bananas. At one point, after getting their bananas, they encounter {{SSBB|Bowser}}, who aims the Dark Cannon at the two. Donkey Kong, realizing what is about to happen, then [[Giant Punch]]es Diddy Kong, sending him flying away and star KO'd (but he didn't turn into a trophy as Mario and Luigi did). Donkey Kong is shot instead and captured.


Then, Diddy Kong comes out of a forest into [[The Lake]]. When he gets to the lake where a crashed Arwing is seen, [[Rayquaza]] comes out of the water and grabs Diddy Kong. Then {{SSBB|Fox}} jumps out of the Arwing which is now on fire due to an attack from Rayquaza. Fox uses his [[Fox Illusion]] and [[Reflector]] to send Rayquaza back into the lake and save Diddy Kong. Fox then makes a hand signal for Diddy to come with him to fight Rayquaza until it faints. After Rayquaza's defeat, Fox begins to leave, but Diddy drags him along to help rescue DK. They battle a Shadow bug clone of Bowser, but upon defeating it, the real Bowser attacks them and Fox flees, dragging Diddy to safety.
Later, Diddy meets up with Captain Falcon and Olimar who rescue Donkey Kong from his trophy form. Diddy Kong is ejected out of Falco's Arwing and shoots peanuts at the Primids on the skiff. He lands on the skiff while Captain Falcon and Olimar jump to the little chimp. Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, and both Captains then fight a horde of Primids on the little platform. After they have defeated them, Diddy and Donkey Kong do a little dance as Falcon and Olimar watch. As Falco gives a thumbs-up to Diddy, he makes a "thank-you" screech. They four then head into the Subspace Bomb Factory.  


Later, Fox and Diddy get ambushed by Bowser again, who fires a shot at both of them from his Dark Cannon. Diddy is hit and cloned by Shadow bugs, while Fox dodges the shot. {{SSBB|Falco}} arrives just in time and destroys the Dark Cannon, but Bowser gets away in his Koopa Clown Car while the Shadow bug Diddy grows several times its normal size. Fox revives Diddy, who is shocked at what has happened. Diddy Kong and the two Star Fox pilots then fight the Giant Shadow bug Diddy Kong Clone. After the fight, Diddy drags Falco along with him and Fox as they continue through the jungle. Eventually they see Donkey Kong's trophy on a ship in chains. Diddy is mad at this as he, Fox and Falco board the [[Great Fox]].
Diddy Kong tries to stop the [[R.O.B]]s that set off [[Subspace Bomb]]s. Captain Falcon calls his [[Falcon Flyer]] to escape the doomed factory. They all pile into the ship while [[Meta Ridley]] appears. Diddy can be chosen to fight this boss. After Meta Ridley is defeated, Diddy helps the heroes as the continue their journey into Subspace.


After, Diddy Kong is ejected out of Falco's Arwing and shoots peanuts at the Primids on the skiff that has DK's trophy on it. He lands on the skiff while Captain Falcon and Olimar jump to the aid of the little chimp. They revive Donkey, then the Kongs and Captains fight a horde of Primids on the little platform. After they have defeated them, Diddy and Donkey Kong do a little dance as Captain Falcon and Olimar watch. As Falco gives a thumbs-up to Diddy, Diddy waves "thank-you". The four then head into the Subspace Bomb Factory. Diddy, DK, {{SSBB|Olimar}}, and {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} then attempt to infiltrate the Bomb Factory where they fight their way through various armies of [[Primid]]s, R.O.B. units, and other enemies, they reach where all the bombs are and where the [[Ancient Minister]] is standing in melancholy and coincidentally meeting {{SSBB|Samus}} and {{SSBB|Pikachu}} there, where they earlier entered the Bomb Factory another way.
At the entrance to Subspace all the characters (except Wario, Dedede, Luigi, Ness, Ganondorf, Wolf, Toon Link, Jigglypuff, and Sonic) are all preparing to invade the subspace. After Ganondorf is defeated by Tabuu, Diddy and the rest of the heroes catch a glimpse of the evil power among them. In a single blow Tabuu captures all of the characters and turned them into trophies. He is later revived by Kirby, Ness, King Dedede and Luigi and joins them to defeat Tabuu.


After meeting up with Samus and Pikachu, Diddy Kong tries to stop the [[R.O.B. Squad]] members who are setting off [[Subspace Bomb]]s. He shrieks at R.O.B. to do something, but {{SSBB|R.O.B.}} just slumps in sadness. Captain Falcon calls his [[Falcon Flyer]] to escape the doomed factory. They all pile into the ship while [[Meta Ridley]] appears. Diddy can be chosen to fight this boss. After Meta Ridley is defeated, Diddy helps the heroes as the continue their journey into Subspace.
==Snake's Codec==
Snake: ''Otacon, there's a chimpanzee here wearing a Nintendo hat.''


At the entrance to Subspace all the characters (except {{SSBB|Wario}}, {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, {{SSBB|Bowser}}, {{SSBB|Luigi}}, {{SSBB|Ness}}, {{SSBB|Ganondorf}}, {{SSBB|Sonic}} and, to a lesser extent, {{SSBB|Wolf}}, {{SSBB|Toon Link}} and {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}) are all preparing to invade the subspace. After Ganondorf and Master Hand are defeated by Tabuu, Diddy and the rest of the heroes catch a glimpse of the evil power among them. In a single blow Tabuu defeats all of the characters and turned them into trophies. He is later revived by Kirby, Ness, King Dedede and Luigi and joins them to defeat Tabuu, with help from Sonic. After Tabuu's defeat, the pieces of the [[World of Trophies]] return to their original places, except for The Isle of the Ancients, due to the huge number of Subspace Bombs going off simultaneously taking it beyond repair.
Otacon: ''That's Diddy Kong. He's Donkey Kong's Partner. Not only is he lightweight, he can use a wide range of weapons as well. He can fly using those barrel jets on his back and he can shoot nuts with his Peanut Popgun''


===Playable appearances===
S: ''Peanuts? As in the ones in the little shells? Are you serious?''
*[[The Jungle]]
*[[The Lake]]
*[[The Swamp]]
*[[Outside the Ancient Ruins]]
*[[The Subspace Bomb Factory (Part II)]]
*[[Entrance to Subspace]]
*[[The Great Maze]] (if rescued in [[Subspace (Part I)]]


===Exclusive stickers===
O: ''Wait, here's the best part. You see them lying on the ground after he shoots? If you pick up some of those peanuts, they'll restore your health a little.''
These stickers can either only be used by Diddy, or by a select few who include him.
*Barkle: [Tail] attack +32
*Blathers: [Tail] attack +7
*Bowser Jr. (''Super Mario Sunshine''): [Tail] attack +25
*Chihuahua: [Tail] attack +12
*Chunky Kong: [Throwing] attack +31
*Diddy Kong (''Donkey Kong 64''): Launch power +20
*Diddy Kong (''Donkey Kong Country''): [Tail] attack +28
*Diddy Kong (''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''): [Leg] attack +28
*Diddy Kong (''Mario Superstar Baseball''): [Leg] attack +12
*Dixie Kong: Launch resistance +39
*DK: [Head] attack +27
*DK Barrel: Launch power +53
*Donkey Kong (''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat''): [Arm] attack +22
*Donkey Kong (''Donkey Kong Country''): [Electric] resistance +10
*Donkey Kong Jr.: [Arm] attack +14
*Enguarde: [Body, Spin] attack +15
*Fairy: [Tail] attack +7
*Funky Kong: [Leg] attack +13
*Karate Kong: [Battering] resistance +25
*Lanky Kong: [Throwing] attack +6
*Manky Kong: [Arm] attack +10
*Party Monkey: [Head] attack +6
*Pauline & Donkey Kong: [Arm] attack +18
*Rouge the Bat: [Tail] attack +10
*Spitz: [Tail] attack +12
*Stafy (''Densetsu no Stafy''): [Tail] attack +7
*Tiny Kong: [Arm] attack +4
*Wrinkly Kong: [Battering] resistance +4


==In Solo Modes==
S: ''Hmm. Edible ammunition, huh... times sure have changed.''
==={{SSBB|Classic Mode}}===
In Classic Mode, Diddy Kong can appear as an opponent or ally in Stage 2 along with {{SSBB|Yoshi}} and {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} on {{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}}, [[Rumble Falls]], or [[75m]] (with the latter available if it has been unlocked). Diddy Kong can also appear as an opponent in Stage 11, but only if he hasn't appeared in Stage 2.


===[[All-Star Mode]]===
== Special Movements ==
In All-Star Mode, Diddy Kong is fought in Stage 3 alongside {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} on [[Rumble Falls]] or [[75m]] (with the latter available if it has been unlocked).
===[[Taunt|Taunts]]===


===[[Event Match]]es===
'''Up:''' Throws his hat into the air and catches it on his head.
====Solo Events====
*'''[[Event 7: Diddy Kong Panic]]''': The player controls {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} and must defeat 15 tiny Diddy Kongs on [[Mario Circuit (SSBB)|Mario Circuit]].
*'''[[Event 9: The Monster Beneath the Earth]]''': {{SSBB|Ike}} must defeat two Diddy Kongs before the reaching the underground section of [[Castle Siege]]. Failing to do so makes the player also face a giant {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}.
*'''[[Event 20: All-Star Battle x1]]''': Diddy Kong is one of the eight opponents fought in this event along with {{SSBB|Wario}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}, {{SSBB|Olimar}}, {{SSBB|Lucas}}, and the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}.
*'''[[Event 22: Monkeys Unite]]''': The player controls Diddy Kong, who is aided by a giant {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}, and must defeat {{SSBB|Sheik}} and {{SSBB|Lucario}} on [[Rumble Falls]].


====Co-Op Events====
'''Side:''' Makes an odd martial arts pose and screeches threateningly.
*'''[[Co-Op Event 4: The DK Tag Calamity]]''': Both {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} and Diddy Kong are tiny and must defeat one Donkey Kong and four Diddy Kongs on Mario Circuit.
*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Two players select a character and take on the entire roster on [[Battlefield (SSBB)|Battlefield]]


===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl|Congratulations Screens]]===
'''Down:''' Dances and claps his hands above his head.
<center>
<gallery>
Diddy Kong Congratulations Screen Classic Mode Brawl.png|Classic Mode
Diddy Kong Congratulations Screen All-Star Brawl.png|All-Star Mode
</gallery>
</center>


==[[Trophies]]==
===[[On-Screen Appearance]]===  
Diddy Kong's main and [[Final Smash]] trophies can be obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} and [[All-Star]] mode respectively with Diddy Kong.
Breaks out of a DK [[barrel]].


{{Trophy/Fighter
===Idle Pose===
|name=Diddy Kong
*Hops around
|image=Diddy Kong - Brawl Trophy.png
*Scratches his bottom and shakes
|mode=Classic
|desc=Donkey Kong's little buddy. He's famous for his quickness and his long tail. He usually plays second banana to DK, but he teamed up with his girlfriend, Dixie, to rescue DK when he got captured. He's spent some time playing music and competing in races, and he's also an expert at using barrels.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Donkey Kong Country|console2=N64|game2=Donkey Kong 64}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}


{{Trophy/Fighter
=== [[Victory Pose]] ===
|name=Rocketbarrel Barrage
'''[[Victory Theme]]''': ''[[Victory Theme#Donkey Kong Country Theme|Donkey Kong Country Theme]]''
|image=Rocketbarrel Barrage - Brawl Trophy.png
*Shoots the air with his [[Peanut Popgun|Peanut Popguns]]
|desc=Diddy Kong's Final Smash. Equipping his rocketbarrels and dual peanut popguns, Diddy can fly around attacking opponents in rapid-fire fashion. He can tilt the barrel jets left or right to control his flight and shoot peanuts straight down, too. This is a technique that tests one's ability to control both movement and attack direction.
*Spins with his [[Rocketbarrel Boost|Rocket Barrels]] then faces the screen, dancing with hands on his head and chin
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}
*Does a small dance, then holds still in a breakdance-like pose, clapping his feet together
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}


==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Diddy Kong|Alternate costumes]]==
==[[Wii Remote|Wii Remote Choice]]==
{|style="margin:1em auto 1em auto;text-align:center"
The sound when Diddy Kong makes a footstep is heard, and he makes a chimp sound.
|-
|colspan=6|[[File:Diddy Kong Palette (SSBB).png]]
|-
|{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBB|s=25px}}
|{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Yellow}}
|{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Pink}}
|{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Purple}}
|{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Green}}
|{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBB|s=25px|cl=Blue}}
|}


==Gallery==
==[[Classic Mode|Credits Music]]==
<gallery>
*''King K. Rool / Ship Deck 2''
SSBBDojoDiddyKong1.jpg|[[Taunt]]ing next to {{SSBB|Squirtle}} on [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].
SSBBDojoDiddyKong.jpg|Posing on [[Rumble Falls]].
SSBBDojoDiddyKong3.jpg|[[Crouching]] on [[Delfino Plaza]].
SSBBDojoDiddyKong4.jpg|Using his [[neutral attack]] on {{SSBB|Link}} on [[Smashville]].
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Diddy Kong, {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}, {{SSBB|Ike}}, {{SSBB|King Dedede}} and {{SSBB|Olimar}} are the only characters who use a [[Final Smash]] in the Subspace Emissary (when he attacks the [[Smash Skiff|skiff]] carrying {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}'s trophy after ejecting from {{SSBB|Falco}}'s Arwing).
*When playing as Diddy Kong on "low gravity" mode, charging his Rocketbarrel Boost in the air causes him to float up, as if the gravity was reversed.
*He is one of the few characters (the others being {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}, {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}} and {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}) to have a "Defeated/No Contest" pose different from the traditional hand clapping. Instead, in a reference to his defeated pose from ''Donkey Kong Country'', he removes his cap and shakes his head while scratching the back of his scalp. However, he has a "Defeated/No Contest" pose that has him clap for the winner in the [[Super Smash Bros. 4|next game]].
*Along with [[Pokemon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer]], [[Ice Climbers (SSBB)|Ice Climbers]], and [[Jigglypuff (SSBB)|Jigglypuff]], Diddy Kong is one of the only characters to have a unique "Defeated/No Contest" pose different from the traditional hand clapping, with him having hat removed, shaking his head while scratching it, facing away from screen.
*In the Subspace Emissary, the Giant False Diddy Kong uses his third costume (which resembles [[Dixie Kong]]), unlike the other false characters which have their neutral colors.
* Diddy Kong is the only character in the game to be created by a European developer (Rare is a company from Great Britain).
*In the Subspace Emissary, the [[peanut]] shells fired from the [[Peanut Popgun]] do not release edible peanuts upon breaking open unless the player shoots the peanuts at jet bursts of flame.
* Diddy Kong has the shortest Star KO death cry.
*Diddy Kong's voice borrows some sound clips from  {{iw|mariowiki|Ukiki}} in '' {{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''.
* Although Diddy Kong is a monkey, (known for utilizing their tails often) he only has two attacks where he uses his tail.
*Diddy Kong, {{SSBB|Samus}}, {{SSBB|Fox}}, {{SSBB|Pikachu}} and {{SSBB|Lucas}} are the only characters in the Subspace Emissary to fight more than two bosses (excluding boss recreations in The Great Maze). Diddy Kong can be chosen to fight [[Rayquaza]] at [[The Lake]], [[Meta Ridley]] at [[The Subspace Bomb Factory (Part II)]], and [[Tabuu]] in the final battle at Tabuu's Residence.
* Diddy Kong's swimming style is similar, if not the same, to a "dog paddle".
*Going frame-by-frame on Diddy's up-inputted victory pose, one can see that the Rocketbarrel Pack simply shrinks down to nothing, rather than flying away.
 
==External links==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/diddykong.html Diddy Kong's page at Smash Bros DOJO!!]
*[https://smashboards.com/threads/diddy-kong-character-playing-guide.168711/ Diddy Kong Character Guide on SmashBoards]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDE9kKzj9F8 Diddy Kong's hitbox size of each of his moves]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPmfYiuCCY4 Diddy Kong's Moves - History Behind ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', by CrappyCaptureDevice (main video)] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQcWOPivz2U (addendum)]


==External Links==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/diddykong.html Diddy Kong's page at Smash Bros Dojo!!.]
*[http://wii.ign.com/articles/826/826602p2.html Confirmation of Diddy's possible Side and Down Special Moves]
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