King Dedede (SSBU): Difference between revisions

*King Dedede can perform 4 [[midair jump]]s.

|ftiltdesc=Thrusts his hammer forward while twirling its head. Very good range, though its fourth hitbox can only connect if the move lands at the hammer's head. However, its rather long ending lag makes this move unsafe if it does not connect at its farthest range. It is very useful for Dedede's ledge traps, as its speed, range, and long-lasting hitbox allows it to trap rolls and neutral get-ups, but this is less rewarding than using his smash attacks. Also good for catching landings when reversed out of a run, and can stuff out punish attempts for a landed back aerial.

|utiltdmg=11.5% (head & neck), 9.5% (tip of head)

|dashdesc=His signature belly-flopping tackle. A slow and powerful KOing option, it is the strongest dash attack in the game and is even stronger than some of the cast's smash attacks, KOing middleweights at around 55% near the edge due to its exceptionally high knockback. The attack can be used for a hard read or setting up tech-chases. Can hit every character on the ledge after their [[Edge|ledge invincibility]] has ended. However, its high ending lag causes the attack to be very punishable when missed. Originates from ''Kirby's Dream Land''.

|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|16}} (head, early), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|25}} (head, late), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|18.5}} (handle),  {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBU|11}} (shockwave)

|fsmashdesc=Rears his hammer back and slams it down. The most damaging and strongest forward smash in the game (and the third strongest forward smash overall, behind {{SSBU|Lucario}}'s at max [[aura]] and {{SSBU|Hero}} with a critical hit), but has transcendent priority. It can KO as early as 30% near the edge, even when uncharged (which even the mighty {{SSBU|Bowser}} and {{SSBU|Ganondorf}} cannot do until 39% and 38% respectively). When fully charged, it is even capable of OHKOing some lighter characters like {{SSBU|Pichu}} near the edge of Final Destination and even the heaviest fighters at less than 10%. It has a very slow startup, but deceptively short endlag for its power and a long-ranged quakebox. It also deals additional shield damage, to the point the clean hit can break a full shield when fresh. Originates from ''Kirby's Dream Land''.

|dsmashdesc=A spinning hammer swing around himself. King Dedede's fastest KO move, sending foes at a low angle and can KO middleweights around 80% near the edge. Best used for catching rolls as well as ledge attacks. It also has transcendent priority. Appears very similar to the Giant Dedede Swing from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.

|fairdesc=Somersaults to perform a downward hammer swing. Has good range in front of Dedede, but is unsafe on hit at lower percents if spaced poorly (though due to this, it can also [[lock]] at lower percentages). This move does not autocancel in a short hop and has more ending and landing lag than his back aerial, but starts much earlier. It is capable of performing a pseudo [[wall of pain]] while edgeguarding, and can be used to edgeguard attempts while recovering, due to its good range reaching through ledges. It KOs middleweights at 157%.

|uairdesc=Thrusts his hammer upward while twirling its head. It has very good range above Dedede and can beat out numerous anti-juggling attempts. It is quite strong for a multi-hit move, being able to KO below 115% near the upper blast line. Like his forward aerial, it can hit edgeguarding opponents through ledges.

|dairdmg=15% (middle of head), 8% (edge of head)

|dairdesc=A downward hammer swing. The sweetspot is a very powerful aerial-only [[meteor smash]]. On grounded opponents, it deals high horizontal knockback, KOing at around 100% near the edge. However, its usage is limited due to its high startup, as it is Dedede's slowest aerial.

|pummeldesc=A headbutt. Has below average speed, though it is quicker but less damaging than it was in ''SSB4''.

|nsdesc={{s|wikirby|Inhale}}s the opponent. While they have been Inhaled, King Dedede can then walk around and spit them out to inflict damage. He will also receive a 0.25× received knockback multiplier, making it almost impossible to KO him while someone is inhaled. Inhale can also be used to [[Item-swallowing|swallow]] items and spit back projectiles, acting as a reflector. The reflector property is quite notable as unlike the rest of the cast, it has no reflect limit. Inhale is also a good landing mix-up to catch [[sidestep]]s and shields.

|ssdesc=Hits a bouncing {{s|wikirby|Gordo}} with his hammer. Its trajectory can be angled upward, forward, or downward, which can be used for [[mindgames]]. By extension, his throws can be used to launch the opponent toward a previously thrown Gordo. The Gordos disappear after almost 3 seconds. An upward-angled Gordo can be used to deny most options at the ledge or even all when combined with an attack. Gordo can also stick to any surface that allows [[wall jump]]ing, and is much more consistent than it was in ''SSB4''. They can also be reflected by any attack dealing at least 2%. Of note is that Dedede can hit opponents with the hammer swing used to serve the Gordo, potentially leading into a hit by both the hammer and Gordo for a considerable amount of damage. Dedede can also inhale his own Gordo and spit it out at a considerable speed, or recatch the Gordo and throw it back, though unless it has been inhaled before hand, this can be done only up to three times.

|usdesc=His signature jump. It concludes with a [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving double foot stomp|diving double foot stomp]] that buries grounded opponents and meteor smashes aerial ones. Like [[Yoshi Bomb]], it emits stars on both sides after the diving double foot stomp hits the ground, which can make it difficult to punish, especially against characters that lack a projectile. While it cannot grab edges during its descent, it can do so upon being canceled. However, if it is canceled too late before landing, Dedede will endure landing lag that lasts for more than a second.

|dsdesc=Activates the afterburner in his hammer to charge up a very powerful swing, which is released when the special button is released. Dedede can walk around slowly and jump once while charging. It has heavy armor during the swing (resisting up to 14%), and it can hit opponents hanging from the ledge after their invincibility wears off. The hammer will inflict the most amount of knockback if released just before the full charge. Dedede can hold the hammer out indefinitely, but it slowly does recoil damage if he holds it when fully charged up until 100%. A barely fully charged Jet Hammer can KO middleweights around 40% from center stage, whereas a fully charged Jet Hammer can KO opponents around 55% from center stage, and is able to break shields with a full charge.

|fsdesc=Strikes the opponent with his hammer, sending them into his trademark boxing ring with a cage set up. Adopting his {{s|wikirby|Masked Dedede}} persona, he attacks his opponent with a barrage of missiles, followed by a powerful spinning hammer swing. Deals 59.6% in total with considerable knockback, but can only trap one opponent at a time.

*Is carried in on a palanquin by four [[Waddle Dee]]s, then jumps off, scattering them.

*'''Up taunt''': Holds up his hammer in celebration, twirling it and hoisting it upwards 3 times.

*'''Left:''' Swings his hammer twice before turning to the camera and posing.

*'''Right:''' Twirls his hammer with a grimace, then activates the [[Jet Hammer]].