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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+
|tier         = S
|ranking = 4
|ranking     = 5}}
}}
'''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.


'''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''. He currently ranks 5th on the Tier List, thanks to his Bananas, many quick attacks with a fair bit of power, good agility, a solid D-air spike, good grab range and powerful throws for his size, and impressive amount of tournament wins.
==Attributes==
==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 is a quick, [[Weight#SSBB_Weight_Ranking|lightweight]] character. He is capable of [[wall cling]]ing and [[crawl]]ing. Diddy Kong has a sliding [[Dash attack canceled up smash|DACUS]], which  racks up a lot of damage. Many of his attacks have good speed and have decent power to back them. Diddy also has two projectiles- his [[Peanut Popgun]] and [[Banana Peel (move)|banana peel]]s. Banana peels in particular hinder the foe's maneuverability and also create a [[Glide Toss|glide toss]] option and can be used for combos. Diddy has a good aerial game, including a good down aerial spike and the spike [[Rocketbarrel Boost]] provides if the opponent is below the barrels. Most of Diddy's ground moves string together well, with his dash attack having minimal lag and large grab range (complimented by powerful throws) to complement his ground prowess. Diddy's recovery is also good, including the [[Monkey Flip]] which can sometimes function as a fourth jump to compensate his poor horizontal air speed. Also, the extended foot on the Monkey Flip is read by the game as a disjointed hitbox and has almost absolute priority. The large area covered by [[Rocketbarrel Boost]] when fully charged rivals the recoveries of [[Pit (SSBB)|Pit]] and [[R.O.B. (SSBB)|R.O.B.]]. Although if Diddy hits a wall while using the Rocketbarrel Boost he suffers damage and hitstun. Diddy is also able to perform the [[Diddycide]] though it's situational.
 
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==
''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===
{{technical data|Needs short hop and double jump heights}}
{{Attributes
|cast      = 39
|weight    = 93
|rweight    = 23
|dash      = 1.7
|rdash      = 8-11
|run        = 1.721
|rrun      = 9
|walk      = 1.25
|rwalk      = 8
|trac      = 0.0484
|rtrac      = 32-33
|airfric    = 0.01
|rairfric  = 17-21
|air        = 0.8272
|rair      = 32
|baseaccel  = 0.0
|rbaseaccel = 37-39
|addaccel  = 0.05
|raddaccel  = 26-30
|gravity    = 0.092
|rgravity  = 10
|fall      = 1.43
|rfall      = 15-16
|ff        = 2.002
|rff        = 14-15
|jumpsquat  = 4
|rjumpsquat = 1-10
|jumpheight = 41.22019565
|rjumpheight= 4
|shorthop  = ?
|rshorthop  = ?
|djump      = ?
|rdjump    = ?
|ellag      = 3
|rellag    = 1-29
}}
 
===[[Announcer]] call===
{{audio|Needs announcer calls from other languages.}}
<gallery>
Diddy Kong English Announcer SSBB.wav|English/Japanese
</gallery>
 
===[[Wii Remote selection sound]]===
{{SelectSound|char=Diddy Kong|desc=Taps the ground and makes a short giggle.}}
 
===[[On-screen appearance]]===
{{Appearance
|desc=Breaks out of a DK Barrel and claps his hands above him.
|char=DiddyKong
|game=SSBB}}


===[[Taunt]]s===
Diddy has some significant weaknesses. His killing power is one of the lowest due to low amount of killers and general weakness of his smashes. This forces a reliance on spikes for early kills. Also, he is lightweight with an occasionally unreliable recovery because while it gets far when charged, his up b is very vulnerable to gimping while charging and also when released due to a lot of lag when hit while using it. Finally, his banana peels can be used by other characters, which usually helps those with poor range (e.g.: [[Wario (SSBB)|Wario]]) as a projectile on himself and eliminates the invulnerability to trip with them if someone gets it or reflects while Diddy throws it.
{{Taunt/SSBB
===Moveset===
|char=Diddy
====Ground attacks====
|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}}.
=====Normal=====
|desc-side=Does a playful fighter's stance and cackles threateningly showing his teeth.
*Neutral Attack - Slaps twice, then turns around and raises one foot. Repeatedly hits by spinning his tail for damage.
|desc-down=Claps his hands four times, changing feet as he does so.}}
*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. (9%), (11)% if he hits with tip.
*Strong Up - Sticks one hand above his head and hops a little. Quick, and a good combo starter.(7%).
*Strong Down- While crouching, slaps forward. His hand appears to grow for the duration of this attack. Appears to have a set knockback.(7%).


===[[Idle pose]]===
=====Smash=====
{{Idle
*Side Smash - Spins, slapping forward twice. The first hit has no knockback; the second has below average knockback. First hit does (5%), and second hit does (13%) a total of (18%). The first hit can be smash Directional Influenced upward out of the 2nd hit though.
|desc-1=Jumps in place.
*Up Smash - Hops a little and does a sort of cartwheel, hitting three times with extremely low knockback. First two hits do (5%), and the last hit does (6%) a total of (16%). Fills in combos.
|desc-2=Scratches his rump and shakes his fur.
*Down Smash - Performs a sweeping kick. When hitting with the front does (16%), when hitting with the back does (12%). His strongest and most reliable smash.
|image-1=Diddy Kong Idle Pose 1 Brawl.png
|image-2=Diddy Kong Idle Pose 2 Brawl.png}}


===[[Crowd cheer]]===
=====Other=====
{| class="wikitable"
*Ledge Attack - Spinning tail slap.(8%).
|-
*100% Ledge Attack - Short kick.(10%).
!{{{name|}}}
*Floor Attack -
!Cheer (English)
!Cheer (Japanese)
!Cheer (German)
!Cheer (Korean)
|-
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Diddy Kong Cheer English SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Diddy Kong Cheer Japanese SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Diddy Kong Cheer German SSBB.ogg|center]]||rowspan="4"|[[File:Diddy Kong Cheer Korean SSBB.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Di - ddy - kong! || Di - ddy - kong! || Diddy Kong!
|-
!{{{name|}}}
!Cheer (French)
!Cheer (Italian)
!Cheer (Spanish)
|-
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Diddy Kong Cheer French SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Diddy Kong Cheer Italian SSBB.ogg|center]]||[[File:Diddy Kong Cheer Spanish SSBB.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Di - ddy Kong ! || Di - ddy - Kong! || Diddy Kong! || Diddyyy - Kong!
|}


===[[Victory pose]]s===
====Aerial Attacks====
{{Victory/SSBB
*Neutral Aerial - Sticks out hands and feet and spins. Only hits once with decent knockback, making it a [[sex kick]].(6%).
|victory-theme=DKUniverseTheme.ogg
*Forward Aerial - Kicks both feet forward. Good knockback. (14%).
|victory-desc=A peaceful flourish originating from ''Donkey Kong Country'' that played whenever a Kong defeated a boss or completed a Bonus Level.
*Back Aerial - Sticks leg out and spins it behind him. (9%).
|desc-up=Spins with his [[Rocketbarrel Boost|Rocket Barrels]], then faces the screen, dancing with his hands on his head and chin.
*Up Aerial - Overhead Flip Kick. Decent knockback, fairly fast.(11%).
|desc-left=Shoots the air with his [[Peanut Popgun]]s, rolls towards the camera, and shoots at the camera.
*Down Aerial - Punches both arms down, spiking powerfully.(12%)
|desc-right=Does a small dance, then holds still in a breakdance-like pose, clapping his feet together.
|char=DiddyKong}}


==In [[competitive play]]==
===Grabs and Throws===
===Notable players===
*Pummel - Headbutts them, angled from the side of his body.(2%).
{{cleanup|[[SmashWiki:Cleanup of the Notable Players sections|To fit these guidelines]]}}
*Forward Throw - Tosses opponent forward.(11%). Strongest throw.
:''See also: [[:Category:Diddy Kong players (SSBB)]]''
*Back Throw - Tosses opponent backward.(10%).
*{{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.
*Up Throw - Throws opponent up and kicks them.(9%).
*{{Sm|cyve|Germany}} - The best Diddy main and one of the best players in Europe.
*Down Throw - Performs a leap-frog-like maneuver and throws the opponent underneath him. Has fair backwards knockback.(9%). Has a semi-infinite on some heavy characters.
*{{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===
==Special Moves==
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.
{{specialmoves|Peanut Popgun|Monkey Flip|Rocketbarrel Boost|Banana Peel (move)|Rocketbarrel Barrage|Diddy Kong}}


==In Solo Modes==
'''Taunts'''
==={{SSBB|Classic Mode}}===
*Up: Throws his hat into the air, which lands on his head.
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.
*Side: Does a playful fighter's stance and cackles threateningly showing his teeth.
*Down: Claps his hands 4 times, changing feet as he does so.


===[[All-Star Mode]]===
'''Idle Poses'''
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).
* Looks around and briefly twitches. (a reference to [[Donkey Kong Country]])
* Jumps in place.
* Scratches his rump and shakes his fur.


===[[Event Match]]es===
'''Victory Poses'''
====Solo Events====
* Does a little dance and claps his feet while standing on one hand.
*'''[[Event 7: Diddy Kong Panic]]''': The player controls {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} and must defeat 15 tiny Diddy Kongs on [[Mario Circuit (SSBB)|Mario Circuit]].
* Shoots the camera lens with his [[Peanut Popgun]].
*'''[[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}}.
* Spins around with his [[Rocketbarrel Boost]] and dances a Russian folk dance.
*'''[[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====
*'''[[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 {{SSBB|Battlefield}}.


===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl|Congratulations Screens]]===
==== Diddy Humping ====
<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>


==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]==
A strategy used with Diddy Kong's Monkey Flip move (this is preferred for large fighters (DK, Bowser, Ganandorf,etc.), but can be used on any if used right). When an opponent is to the left or the right of the stage, and are trying to recover, use the Monkey Flip to grab on to them, and stay still, until you break away, or you get too close to offscreen. Rocketbarrel back to the ledge, while your opponent is fighting an almost hopeless battle trying to get back on stage. Basically this strategy forces the opponent to the bottom of the screen, thus killing them if they do not recover. Variations include after you break away jump on the enemy's head, or spike them with dair or Rocketbarrel. This will probably end in a KO if used right, and can kill very early on in the match. Diddy Humping can also be used to block Snake's recovery, since he cannot use Cypher when Diddy Kong lets go (when Diddy Kong does this on him while he is using Cypher).
[[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.
==Role in the ''[[Subspace Emissary]]''==
When [[Donkey Kong (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 [[Bowser (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. Donkey Kong is shot instead and captured.


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]].
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. 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 Shadowbug clone of Bowser, but upon defeating it, the real Bowser attacks them and Fox flees, dragging Diddy to safety.
[[Image:Subspace_diddykong.PNG|frame|Diddy Kong in the ''[[SSE]]'']]


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.
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 Shadowbugs, while Fox dodges the shot. [[Falco (SSBB)|Falco]] arrives just in time and destroys the Dark Cannon, but Bowser gets away in his Koopa Clown Car while the Shadowbug Diddy grows twice 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 Shadowbug 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]].


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.
Later, 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 DK, and the Kongs and 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. The four then head into the Subspace Bomb Factory.  


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.  
After meeting up with Samus and Pikachu, Diddy Kong tries to stop the [[R.O.B]]s that set off [[Subspace Bomb]]s. He shrieks at R.O.B to do something, but R.O.B is melacholy and won't attack his people. 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.


===Playable appearances===
At the entrance to Subspace all the characters (except Wario, Dedede, Bowser, Luigi, Ness, Ganondorf, Sonic, and, to a lesser extent, Wolf, Toon Link, and 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.
*[[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===
===Exclusive stickers===
These stickers can only be used by Diddy Kong or by a select few including him.
These stickers can only be used by Diddy or a select few including him.
*Barkle: [Tail] Attack +32
*Barkle: [Tail] attack +32
*Blathers: [Tail] Attack +7
*Blathers: [Tail] attack +7
*Bowser Jr. (Super Mario Sunshine): [Tail] Attack +25
*Bowser Jr. (Super Mario Sunshine): [Tail] attack +25
*Chihuahua: [Tail] Attack +12
*Chihuahua: [Tail] attack +12
*Chunky Kong: [Throwing] Power +31
*Chunky Kong: [Throwing] attack +31
*Diddy Kong (Donkey Kong 64): Launch Power +20
*Diddy Kong (Donkey Kong 64): Launch power +20
*Diddy Kong (Donkey Kong Country): [Tail] Attack +28
*Diddy Kong (Donkey Kong Country): [Tail] attack +28
*Diddy Kong (Mario Hoops 3-on-3): [Leg] Attack +28
*Diddy Kong (Mario Hoops 3-on-3!): [Leg] attack +28
*Diddy Kong (Mario Superstar Baseball): [Leg] Attack +12
*Diddy Kong (Mario Superstar Baseball): [Leg] attack +12
*Dixie Kong: Launch Resistance +39
*Dixie Kong: Launch resistance +39
*DK: [Head] Attack +27
*DK: [Head] attack +27
*DK Barrel: Launch Power +53
*DK Barrel: Launch power +53
*Donkey Kong (Donkey Kong Jungle Beat): [Arm] Attack +22
*Donkey Kong (Donkey Kong Jungle Beat): [Arm] attack +22
*Donkey Kong (Donkey Kong Country): [Electric] Resistance +10
*Donkey Kong (Donkey Kong Country): [Electric] resistance +10
*Donkey Kong Jr.: [Arm] Attack +14
*Donkey Kong Jr.: [Arm] attack +14
*Enguarde: [Body, Spin] Attack +15
*Enguarde: [Body, Spin] attack +15
*Fairy: [Tail] Attack +7
*Fairy: [Tail] attack +7
*Funky Kong: [Leg] Attack +13
*Funky Kong: [Leg] attack +13
*Karate Kong: [Battering] Resistance +25
*Karate Kong: [Battering] resistance +25
*Lanky Kong: [Throwing] Power +6
*Lanky Kong: [Throwing] attack +6
*Manky Kong: [Arm] Attack +10
*Manky Kong: [Arm] attack +10
*Party Monkey: [Head] Attack +6
*Party Monkey: [Head] attack +6
*Pauline & Donkey Kong: [Arm] Attack +18
*Pauline & Donkey Kong: [Arm] attack +18
*Rouge The Bat: [Tail] Attack +10
*Rouge the Bat: [Tail] attack +10
*Spitz: [Tail] Attack +12
*Spitz: [Tail] attack +12
*Stafy (Densetsu no Stafy): [Tail] Attack +7
*Stafy (Densetsu no Stafy): [Tail] attack +7
*Tiny Kong: [Arm] Attack +4
*Tiny Kong: [Arm] attack +4
*Wrinkly Kong: [Battering] Resistance +4
*Wrinkly Kong: [Battering] resistance +4
 
==[[Trophies]]==
Diddy Kong's main and [[Final Smash]] trophies can be obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} and [[All-Star]] mode respectively with Diddy Kong.
 
{{Trophy/Fighter
|name=Diddy Kong
|image=Diddy Kong - Brawl Trophy.png
|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
|name=Rocketbarrel Barrage
|image=Rocketbarrel Barrage - Brawl Trophy.png
|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.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}
|game=Brawl
}}
{{clrl}}
 
==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Diddy Kong|Alternate costumes]]==
{|style="margin:1em auto 1em auto;text-align:center"
|-
|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==
==Costume Gallery==
<gallery>
[[Image:Alt-diddy.jpg|frame|center|Diddy Kong's costume changes]]
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).
*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. This pose is a reference to the one he makes in the Donkey Kong Country games after losing in a bonus game room.
*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]].
*Unlike in most DK games and Mario spinoffs, where Diddy Kong has a cartoonish voice, Brawl has him using a chimpanzee-like voice.
*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 to use his Final Smash in the Subspace Emissary, as he used both his Rocketbarrels and Peanut Popgun to save Donkey Kong, therefore using Rocketbarrel Barrage.
*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.
*In SSE, the Giant False Diddy Kong uses his third costume, which resembles Dixie Kong, unlike other false characters which have their neutral colours.
*Diddy Kong's voice borrows some sound clips from  {{iw|mariowiki|Ukiki}} in '' {{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}''.
*In SSE, Diddy Kong was star KO'd, but he didn't turn into a trophy as Mario and Luigi did.
*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 up taunt is actually his victory pose from DKC, after he defeats a boss.
*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==
==External links==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/diddykong.html Diddy Kong's page at Smash Bros DOJO!!]
*[http://www.smashbros.com/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.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=168711 Diddy Kong Character Guide on SWF]
*[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)]
 
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