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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | |||
Donkey Kong was met in the E3 demo build with a degree of cautious optimism. Although players could no longer easily perform most of Donkey Kong's throw-based kill confirms from ''Smash 4'', including his infamous "Ding-Dong" combo, Donkey Kong players were willing to do away with this in favor of better frame data, speed, damage, and hitboxes, most notably on his tilts and dash attack, and hoped that he would play differently from {{SSBU|Bowser}}. Though DK was considered one of the worst heavyweights from the demo, thought to be only marginally better than {{SSBU|Ridley}}, players were excited for Donkey Kong's opportunities in competitive play. | |||
Upon the game's release, however, Donkey Kong fell out of favor very quickly, for a number of reasons. The biggest issue is his low-percent safety: many of Donkey Kong's moves are punishable on hit at early percents, making his neutral rather egregious in a meta favoring speed and punish games. His already poor disadvantage state was also made even worse due to his larger hurtbox and his out of shield options remaining poor. Although Donkey Kong has been buffed in patches, none of Donkey Kong's biggest flaws were addressed. As a result, despite efforts from dedicated players such as {{Sm|LeSou}} and {{Sm|YMCA}} pre-pandemic, {{Sm|HIKARU}} briefly post-pandemic, and {{Sm|ChunkyKong}} online, Donkey Kong was mostly used as an occasional counterpick during the early metagame. As such, he is commonly ranked as a low tier, with some players such as {{Sm|Dabuz}}, {{Sm|Maister}} and {{Sm|ESAM}} ranking him as one of the absolute worst characters in the entire game. Regardless, he is ranked 68th on the current tier list. | |||
===Most historically significant players=== | ===Most historically significant players=== | ||
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''See also: [[:Category:Donkey Kong players (SSBU)]]'' | ''See also: [[:Category:Donkey Kong players (SSBU)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|ChunkyKong|USA}} - | *{{Sm|ChunkyKong|USA}} - The current best Donkey Kong player in the world. Placed 13th at {{Trn|Let's Make Moves Miami}}, 17th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}}, 25th at {{Trn|InfinityCON Tally 2021}}, and 33rd at both {{Trn|CEO 2021}} and {{Trn|CEO 2022}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Kola}}, {{Sm|MuteAce}}, and {{Sm|Goblin}}. He is also the best online Donkey Kong player in the United States, placing 2nd at both {{Trn|Get Clipped 3}} and {{Trn|Get Clipped 7}}, 9th at both {{Trn|Frame Perfect Series 3: ONLINE}} and {{Trn|Steal the Show 5: Heist in Smashville}}, and 13th at {{Trn|HABBY Birthday 2020}}. Formerly ranked 44th on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank v6]]. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Doctor A Ness|Australia}} - The best Donkey Kong in Australia during the early metagame, but has since been banned. Placed 5th at both {{Trn|Battle Arena Melbourne 11}} and {{Trn|BigWinChampionship 2}}, 7th at {{Trn|Phantom 2020}}, and 9th at {{Trn|Sunny Side Up}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Purple~H}}, {{Sm|Sriks}}, and {{Sm|Ben Gold}}. Currently ranked 8th on the [[Australian Power Rankings]]. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|HIKARU|Japan}} - Tri-mains {{SSBU|Sora}} and {{SSBU|Roy}} with Donkey Kong and was the best Donkey Kong player in the world prior to his retirement. Placed 3rd at {{Trn|Ultimate Fighting Arena 2022}}, 5th at {{Trn|Sumabato SP 12}}, 9th at {{Trn|Umebura SP 3}}, 13th at {{Trn|Maesuma TOP 4}}, and 17th at {{Trn|EVO Japan 2020}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Glutonny}}, {{Sm|KEN}}, and {{Sm|zackray}}. | ||
*{{Sm|LeSou|Mexico}} - One of the best Donkey Kong players in the world during the early metagame. Placed 5th at {{Trn|Smash Fest to the Sky}}, 9th at {{Trn|Ragnarok}}, {{Trn|WeTecThose 9}}, and {{Trn|Abierto Guadalajara Ultimo Reto}}, and 17th at {{Trn|Smash Factor 8}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Cloudy}}, {{Sm|Meme}}, and {{Sm|Joker}}. | |||
*{{Sm|YMCA|USA}} - One of the best Donkey Kong players in the United States during the early metagame. Placed 9th at {{Trn|SIEGE 2019}}, 13th at {{Trn|DreamHack Anaheim 2020}}, 25th at {{Trn|2GG: Nightmare on Smashville}}, and 65th at {{Trn|EVO 2019}} with wins over players such as {{Sm|Klaatu}}, {{Sm|NAKAT}}, and {{Sm|Ignaize}}. | |||
=={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Journey to New Donk City== | =={{SSBU|Classic Mode}}: Journey to New Donk City== |