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Donkey Kong's voice consists of modified stock animal grunts and roars, similar to his sounds in ''Super Smash Bros.'' newcomer {{SSBM|Bowser}} also uses stock sounds, but they are different from Donkey Kong's. | Donkey Kong's voice consists of modified stock animal grunts and roars, similar to his sounds in ''Super Smash Bros.'' newcomer {{SSBM|Bowser}} also uses stock sounds, but they are different from Donkey Kong's. | ||
He is currently 16th out of 26 on the tier list, placing him in the C- tier. This is a moderate improvement to his previous placement in ''Smash 64'', where he was ranked 9th out of 12. Donkey Kong, true to being a heavyweight, is difficult to KO, and this is aided by his fast [[falling speed]]. Donkey Kong also has powerful attacks, and he has excellent range to boot. For a heavyweight, Donkey Kong is unusually agile; most of his attacks are executed swiftly, he has high [[air speed]], and his jumping prowess is solid. His mobility facilitates combos, and this is further aided by his remarkable [[grab]] range. However, Donkey Kong himself is vulnerable to combos due to his large size and high falling speed, and his recovery, while covering a significant amount of horizontal distance, fails to cover much height. | He is currently 16th out of 26 on the tier list, placing him in the C- tier. This is a moderate improvement to his previous placement in ''Smash 64'', where he was ranked 9th out of 12. Donkey Kong, true to being a heavyweight, is difficult to KO, and this is aided by his fast [[falling speed]]. Donkey Kong also has powerful attacks, and he has excellent range to boot. For a heavyweight, Donkey Kong is unusually agile; most of his attacks are executed swiftly, he has high [[air speed]], and his jumping prowess is solid. His mobility facilitates combos, and this is further aided by his remarkable [[grab]] range. However, Donkey Kong himself is vulnerable to combos due to his large size and high falling speed, and his recovery, while covering a significant amount of horizontal distance, fails to cover much height and offers few ways to mix up an [[edgeguarding]] opponent. While considered an unviable pick throughout ''Melee'' history, Donkey Kong has seen significant metagame developments in recent years, and is now seen as a serviceable albeit unideal choice in all levels of play. | ||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
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{{MovesetTable | {{MovesetTable | ||
|game=SSBM | |game=SSBM | ||
|neutralname=Swipe ({{ja|ジャブ|Jabu}}, ''Jab'') | |neutralname=Swipe ({{ja|ジャブ|Jabu}}, ''Jab'')<br>Uppercut ({{ja|アッパー|Appā}}, ''Upper'') | ||
|neutralcount=2 | |neutralcount=2 | ||
|neutral1dmg=4% | |neutral1dmg=4% | ||
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|ftiltdowndmg=9% | |ftiltdowndmg=9% | ||
|ftiltdesc=Quickly swats his outstretched hand. A good move for [[spacing]]. Can be aimed up or down. | |ftiltdesc=Quickly swats his outstretched hand. A good move for [[spacing]]. Can be aimed up or down. | ||
|utiltname=Spider Web Swipe ({{ja|くもの巣はらい|Kumo no Su Harai}}, '' | |utiltname=Spider Web Swipe ({{ja|くもの巣はらい|Kumo no Su Harai}}, ''Spider Web Clearing'') | ||
|utiltdmg=9-11% | |utiltdmg=9-11% | ||
|utiltdesc=Quickly swipes his hand in the air. A decent [[juggling]] move. | |utiltdesc=Quickly swipes his hand in the air. A decent [[juggling]] move. | ||
|dtiltname=Slouch Slap ({{ja|足もとビンタ|Ashimoto Binta}}, '' | |dtiltname=Slouch Slap ({{ja|足もとビンタ|Ashimoto Binta}}, ''Underfoot Slap'') | ||
|dtiltdmg=7% | |dtiltdmg=7% | ||
|dtiltdesc=Quickly swats his hand across the ground. Very fast with long range. | |dtiltdesc=Quickly swats his hand across the ground. Very fast with long range. | ||
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|fsmashname=Kong Klap ({{ja|ダイナクラップ|Daina Kurappu}}, ''Dyna Clap'') | |fsmashname=Kong Klap ({{ja|ダイナクラップ|Daina Kurappu}}, ''Dyna Clap'') | ||
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|20}} (hands), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|21}} (arms), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|19}} (upper body), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} (lower body) | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|20}} (hands), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|21}} (arms), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|19}} (upper body), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} (lower body) | ||
|fsmashdesc=Performs a very forceful clap that deals high knockback. Somewhat fast. | |fsmashdesc=Performs a very forceful clap in front that deals high knockback. Somewhat fast with low recovery lag. | ||
|usmashname=Ape Applause ({{ja|ジャンボプレス|Janbo Puresu}}, ''Jumbo Press'') | |usmashname=Ape Applause ({{ja|ジャンボプレス|Janbo Puresu}}, ''Jumbo Press'') | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} | ||
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===[[Crowd cheer]]=== | ===[[Crowd cheer]]=== | ||
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| | !{{{name|}}} | ||
| | !Cheer (All versions) | ||
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| | ! scope="row"|Cheer | ||
| | |[[File:Donkey Kong Cheer SSBM.ogg|center]] | ||
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! scope="row"|Description | |||
|Donkey - Kong! | |||
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===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ||
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*{{Sm|Green Ranger|USA}} - Previously considered the best Donkey Kong player in the world. He placed 9th at {{Trn|Fight Pitt V}} while making an upset over {{Sm|Duck}}, and made decent placements at other tournaments, such as 25th at {{Trn|Super Nebulous 3}} and 49th at {{Trn|Royal Flush}}. | *{{Sm|Green Ranger|USA}} - Previously considered the best Donkey Kong player in the world. He placed 9th at {{Trn|Fight Pitt V}} while making an upset over {{Sm|Duck}}, and made decent placements at other tournaments, such as 25th at {{Trn|Super Nebulous 3}} and 49th at {{Trn|Royal Flush}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Junebug|USA}} - The best Donkey Kong player in the world. He has won several regionals with Donkey Kong, including [[Tournament:Xanadu Legends - Xanadu 500 Edition|Xanadu Legends 500]] and {{Trn|Patchwork 2024}}, along with high placements at several majors, including 13th at {{Trn|The Big House 11}} and 17th at {{Trn|Collision 2023}} with wins over top players such as {{Sm|Magi}}, {{Sm|Polish}}, {{Sm|Ginger}}, and {{Sm|Salt}}, and became the first Donkey Kong player to be ranked top 50 in the world, most recently ranking 27th on the [[SSBMRank Summer 2024]], all of which started a major discussion for Donkey Kong's true viability as a character. His 3rd place finish at {{Trn|Supernova 2024}} marked not only the character's first major top 3, but Donkey Kong's best placement and performance of all time, taking sets over {{Sm|Joshman}}, {{Sm|Axe}}, and {{Sm|Zamu}}. | *{{Sm|Junebug|USA}} - The best Donkey Kong player in the world. He has won several regionals with Donkey Kong, including [[Tournament:Xanadu Legends - Xanadu 500 Edition|Xanadu Legends 500]] and {{Trn|Patchwork 2024}}, along with high placements at several majors, including 13th at {{Trn|The Big House 11}} and 17th at {{Trn|Collision 2023}} with wins over top players such as {{Sm|Magi}}, {{Sm|Polish}}, {{Sm|Ginger}}, and {{Sm|Salt}}, and became the first Donkey Kong player to be ranked top 50 in the world, most recently ranking 27th on the [[SSBMRank Summer 2024]], all of which started a major discussion for Donkey Kong's true viability as a character. His 3rd place finish at {{Trn|Supernova 2024}} marked not only the character's first major top 3, but Donkey Kong's best placement and performance of all time, taking sets over {{Sm|Joshman}}, {{Sm|Axe}}, and {{Sm|Zamu}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Moe|Denmark}} - One of the best Donkey Kong players in the world later in the game's lifespan. He has shown the best Donkey Kong placements in Europe, with 9th at {{Trn|Valhalla IV}} and 17th at {{Trn|Fête 3: By the Sea}}, where he notably defeated {{Sm|Frenzy}} 3-0 | *{{Sm|Moe|Denmark}} - One of the best Donkey Kong players in the world later in the game's lifespan. He has shown the best Donkey Kong placements in Europe, with 9th at {{Trn|Valhalla IV}} and 17th at {{Trn|Fête 3: By the Sea}}, where he notably defeated {{Sm|Frenzy}} 3-0. He has been the best player in Denmark for years, being ranked first in the country from 2019 to 2022. | ||
*{{Sm|Phish-It|USA}} - Previously considered the best Donkey Kong player in the world during the early 2010s. He made great major placements such as 9th at {{Trn|Zenith 2014}} and supermajor placements of 33rd at both {{Trn|EVO 2013}} and {{Trn|The Big House 4}}, which were considered some of the best supermajor results of the character at the time. | *{{Sm|Phish-It|USA}} - Previously considered the best Donkey Kong player in the world during the early 2010s. He made great major placements such as 9th at {{Trn|Zenith 2014}} and supermajor placements of 33rd at both {{Trn|EVO 2013}} and {{Trn|The Big House 4}}, which were considered some of the best supermajor results of the character at the time. | ||
*{{Sm|Ringler|USA}} - One of the best Donkey Kong players in the world. He came to prominence with his 25th at {{Trn|Mainstage}} with a notable upset over {{Sm|La Luna}} in his bracket. While he is more inactive in the post-Slippi era compared to other Donkey Kong players, he has maintained strong placements at national events he has attended, finishing 25th at both {{Trn|Mainstage 2021}} and {{Trn|Pat's House 4}}, and 33rd at both {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}} and {{Trn|Riptide 2023}}. He has beaten players such as {{Sm|KoDoRiN}}, {{Sm|Joshman}}, {{Sm|Westballz}}, and {{Sm|Shroomed}}. | *{{Sm|Ringler|USA}} - One of the best Donkey Kong players in the world. He came to prominence with his 25th at {{Trn|Mainstage}} with a notable upset over {{Sm|La Luna}} in his bracket. While he is more inactive in the post-Slippi era compared to other Donkey Kong players, he has maintained strong placements at national events he has attended, finishing 25th at both {{Trn|Mainstage 2021}} and {{Trn|Pat's House 4}}, and 33rd at both {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}} and {{Trn|Riptide 2023}}. He has beaten players such as {{Sm|KoDoRiN}}, {{Sm|Joshman}}, {{Sm|Westballz}}, and {{Sm|Shroomed}}. | ||
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==[[Trophies]]== | ==[[Trophies]]== | ||
In addition to the normal trophy about Donkey Kong as a character unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} as Donkey Kong on any difficulty, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Adventure Mode}} and [[All-Star Mode]] respectively as Donkey Kong on any difficulty. Each of the trophies can also be unlocked by playing 100, 200, and 300 versus matches as Donkey Kong | In addition to the normal trophy about Donkey Kong as a character unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} as Donkey Kong on any difficulty, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Adventure Mode}} and [[All-Star Mode]] respectively as Donkey Kong on any difficulty. Each of the trophies can also be unlocked by playing 100, 200, and 300 versus matches respectively as Donkey Kong: | ||
{{Trophy/Fighter | {{Trophy/Fighter | ||