- This article is about Diddy Kong's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For other uses, see Diddy Kong.
Diddy Kong (ドンキーコング, Donkey Kong) is a veteran fighter in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He was confirmed to return on June 12, 2018 during E3 2018.
Attributes
Strengths
Weaknesses
Summary
Changes from SSBWU/3DS
Attributes
- Diddy Kong's hat now pops off during many actions.
Ground Attacks
- Neutral attack now ends with a quick kick instead of a rapid tail attack, though it is possible he can now pick between the two.
Aerial Attacks
Grabs and Throws
Special Attacks
- Diddy Kong has a new (albeit unknown) Final Smash.
Moveset
Ground Attacks
Normal
- Neutral Attack: Two slaps and a kick followed by a rapid tail attack that culminates with a tail flick.
- Forward Tilt: Leans forward on one leg while punching both fists forward.
- Up Tilt: An arcing headbutt.
- Down Tilt: A crouching clap.
- Dash Attack: A cartwheel.
Smash Attacks
- Forward Smash: A spinning slap followed by a punch.
- Up Smash: A cartwheel followed by a punch.
- Down Smash: A sweeping kick.
Other attacks
- Floor Attack (Front): A kick to both sides.
- Floor Attack (Back): A kick to both sides.
- Floor Attack (Trip): A kick to both sides.
- Ledge Attack: A tail flick.
Aerial Attacks
- Neutral aerial: A cartwheel.
- Forward aerial: A corkscrew dropkick.
- Back aerial: A kick.
- Up aerial: A bicycle kick.
- Down aerial: A double axe-handle punch.
Grabs and Throws
- Pummel: A headbutt.
- Forward Throw: Tosses his opponent forwards.
- Back Throw: Tosses his opponent backwards.
- Up Throw: Handstand kicks his opponent into
- Down Throw: Leapfrogs over his opponent.
Special Moves
Taunts
- Up Taunt: Tosses his hat into the air and lets it land on his head.
- Side Taunt: Cackles while assuming a playful fighter's stance.
- Down Taunt: Performs four overhead claps while switching feet for each clap.
On-Screen Appearance
Idle Poses
Victory Poses
In competitive play
To be added
Trophies
Palette Swaps
Gallery
External links
36 Diddy Kong – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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| Newcomers | Banjo & Kazooie · Byleth · Chrom · Daisy · Dark Samus · Hero · Incineroar · Inkling · Isabelle · Joker · Kazuya · Ken · King K. Rool · Min Min · Piranha Plant · Pyra/Mythra · Richter · Ridley · Sephiroth · Simon · Sora · Steve · Terry |
 Donkey Kong universe
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| Characters | Donkey Kong (64 · Melee · Brawl · 3DS/Wii U · Ultimate) Diddy Kong (Brawl · 3DS/Wii U · Ultimate) King K. Rool (Ultimate) | |
| Side Characters | Boss | Giant Donkey Kong |
| Assist Trophy | Klaptrap | |
| Mii Fighter Costumes | King K. Rool · Dixie Kong | |
| Background characters | Cranky Kong | |
| Stage Hazards | Klaptrap · Donkey Kong | |
| Enemies | Kritter · Tiki Buzz | |
| Other | Funky Kong | |
| Stages | Kongo Jungle · Kongo Falls · Jungle Japes · Rumble Falls · 75m · Jungle Hijinxs | |
| Items | Hammer · Barrel Cannon · Spring · Peanut | |
| Music | List | List of Music (Donkey Kong series) |
| Song | "Gang-Plank Galleon" | |
| Collectibles | Trophies | Melee Trophies · Brawl Trophies · 3DS Trophies · Wii U Trophies |
| Stickers | List of Stickers (Donkey Kong series) | |
| Spirits | List of spirits (Donkey Kong series) | |
| Masterpiece | Donkey Kong | |
| Related universes | Mario · Yoshi · Wario · Wrecking Crew | |