King K. Rool (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)

This article is about King K. Rool's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For other uses, see King K. Rool.

“	With long-distance special moves like the Blunderbuss, and counter moves like Stomach Attack, he is a versatile fighter. His Final Smash, Blast-O-Matic, was apparently a weapon created to destroy DK Island...	”
—Description from the Super Smash Blog.

King K. Rool
Universe	Donkey Kong
Availability	Unlockable
Final Smash	Blast-O-Matic
Character Statistics
Number of Jumps	2
Has a Tether	No

King K. Rool is a newcomer fighter in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He was confirmed during the August 8th Smash direct.

Attributes

Strengths

• Extreme weight.
• Excellent Super Armor.
• Is a combination of a close combat tank and a mid-ranged zoner, making him a flexible fighter.

Weaknesses

• Many special moves have slow startup.
  • Projectiles are relatively slow: making them ineffective at long ranges.
• Large hitbox.
• Low agility.

Moveset

Ground Attacks

Normal

• Neutral Attack: Punches twice then kicks.
• Forward Tilt: A strong punch forward.
• Up Tilt:
• Down Tilt:
• Dash Attack: A belly charge with super armor.

Smash Attacks

• Forward Smash: Punches while using his boxing glove from Donkey Kong 64
• Up Smash: Headbutts up then falls to the ground.
• Down Smash: Belly flops on the ground.

Other attacks

• Floor Attack (Front):
• Floor Attack (Back):
• Floor Attack (Trip):
• Ledge Attack:

Aerial Attacks

• Neutral aerial: Extends his body, having a hitbox all around.
• Forward aerial: A dropkick with a large amount of knock back.
• Back aerial: A slow arm swing behind him, like Ganondorf's forward air.
• Up aerial: A quick headbutt upwardst.
• Down aerial: A strong stomp downward which meteor smashes.

Grabs and Throws

• Pummel: Headbutts the enemy.
• Forward Throw:
• Back Throw: K. Rool drags his opponent across the ground and throws the backwards.
• Up Throw: K. Rool heaves the opponent on his back and flies off top the top of the screen and comes back down, sending the enemy with vertical knockback.
• Down Throw:

Special Moves

King K. Rool's Special Moves
	Ultimate
Standard Special	Blunderbuss
Side Special	Crownerang
Up Special	Propellerpack
Down Special	Gut Check
Final Smash	Blast-O-Matic

Taunts

• Up Taunt:
• Down Taunt:
• Side Taunt:
• Unknown: K. Rool slaps his belly.

Victory Poses:

• Spins around, flips his cape and points forward
• Shifts his eyes left and right before ending with a triumphant pose

In competitive play

To be added

Palette Swaps

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Gallery

Screenshot featuring two of K. Rool's palette swaps, a purple and blue variation.

King K. Rool using his Up Throw

King K. Rool throwing his Crown then Villager pocketing it.

King K. Rool using his Up Special

King K. Rool's Victory Animation

King K. Rool's Victory Animation #2

Videos

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - The Rivals - Nintendo Switch

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – King K. Rool gameplay (Nintendo Switch)

67 King K. Rool – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate