How To Play Donkey Kong In Smash Ultimate

[@Choctopus]

Who are we breaking down next week?

[@the_dingus69]

Luigi! Or maybe Wario.

[@MonkeyMan-wu8kr]

Cloud or Lucas

[@personman3686]

Pac-Man or Isabelle

[@nerdwithglasses8799]

Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus Samus

[@Phoenix137]

Wario? If you already did him then my second choice would be...... Bowzer Jr. (if you haven’t don’t him already too)

[@brandonkohler6296]

You forgot the ultimate disrespect of carrying somebody to their death when you're up a stock :)

[@the_monarch2172]

Brandon Kohler Ora Ora Ora Ora Ora!

[@markmagician2471]

The best way to win

[@regna2213]

16:08 you can do that and use side air

[@notdeddop1684]

Thanks for the idea :)

[@mr.rockleson4829]

If your girl is: - bigger - faster - stronger too - the first member of the DK crew That ain't your girl that's Donkey Kong

[@Pin0games]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh thats why the bananas keep disappearing

[@tekd2500]

And then there’s chunky

[@tekd2500]

He’s dead

[@Mattrero]

Thanks bro I was worried

[@acolossalangrybook3169]

@@tekd2500 DK Chunky's dead DK

[@knave6257]

He’s the leader of the bunch You know him well And he’s finally back To kick. Some. Tail. His coconut gun Can fire in spurts And if he hits ya It’s GONNA HURT He’s bigger Faster And stronger too He’s the first member Of the DK crew

[@blambloozler5041]

Chaos Dragon Lord once I heard the first part the whole thing played in my head

[@knave6257]

Same

[@superpigamelol7876]

DK

[@BlockyMountainLion]

HUH

[@Devilinside6_6_6]

Shoots*

[@jacksongriffin8371]

a couple tips that were not covered in the video: Down B has good use in the air, if you use it as you are landing it can true combo kill confirm at high %. Cargo throw up throw can true combo into up air at very low %, be aware that some of the combos he talked about in the video are not true, but this one is. Cargo throw stage spike IS techable, leaving DK in a worse position While cargo throw stage spike is viable in some situations, if you take your opponent off stage at decently high % you can kill with cargo down throw much more consistently And finally, Fully charged neutral B into down taunt is a true combo

[@iancusick1666]

Also if you walk off stage with cargo throw and down throw it can get them far enough to not be able to recover. It will also give Donkey Kong a boost upwards.

[@dinolover3319]

I'm the 100th like.

[@logansalzberg2685]

Jax G neutral B into down taunt 😂😂

[@tresseis8944]

Cargo throw fair gets confirms at 80-90 on most characters

[@ghostgirlsimp]

Yes, cargo downthrow off stage is so good. I usually like to read a jump and throw a forward air out there too, just for the disrespect haha

[@ChristopherMoom]

Roses are red Violets are blue He's the first member Of the DK Crew

[@thevideogamingkid]

hibuduh

[@Phoenix137]

This is what the comment section is for

[@thevideogamingkid]

@@Phoenix137 yea

[@Shntorii]

DK! DONKEY KONG

[@bonniejunk]

*uh!* *_DK! dingetty dong_*

[@patrickschott265]

I always thought that these guides were a bit lack luster and now I’m back after Marss roasted this

[@supagb7700]

I’m glad they added K. Rool. Donkey Kong’s character roster is finally expanding...

[@RandomPerson-fg1jf]

Add Cranky and/or Dixie. MAXIMUM EXPANSION.

[@supagb7700]

Random Person And Funky Kong.

[@sillyYata]

We can finally EXPAND DONG

[@supagb7700]

O5-Council BANANA SLAMA!!!

[@whirly5383]

Dong expanded by 69%

[@booyaness]

Spinning copter (aka dong copter) on the ground has super armour too. It's probably one of the better out of shield options.

[@sixtenk2]

You got the name wrong two times... It's Spinning Kong

[@ShengFink]

Sixten_k2 it’s called meatspin

[@BigFlex516]

Too much startup and endlag

[@lucasfriendofness3514]

Pk fire Pk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk fire

[@lucasfriendofness3514]

Pk firePk firePk firePk firePk firePk fire

[@elizamend]

Opponent falls off the ledge for longer than 2 seconds DK Mains: My time has come

[@grizzykuma5246]

As an aspiring DK main, this helped me soooo much dude. Glad to be a member of the DK crew!

[@connorriley9103]

Roses are red I love eating cods Now I'll double dunk you And sacrifice you to the Banana Gods

[@nategwright]

I swear even though DK’s Dair is a stomp, it looks like he’s punching

[@excme22]

Nate Wright Y-you mean he's not punching?! What the hell I've been thinking that since Smash 4 FFS

[@samerickson1041]

I wish I didn't read your comment

[@robbierotten2024]

Well, he is a Gorilla, his feet kinda look like fists

[@poetryinsession9681]

you guys seriously cant see he's using his right fist to spike down? his feet are both kicked out while his fist is spiking down.

[@bolinbl4728]

It's a stomp?

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

-Spinning Kong- Donkest Lariat*

[@dbooth3975]

YASSSSS

[@HylianKirbo]

*_Dong EXPANDING_* 乁ʕ •̀ ۝ •́ ʔㄏ

[@dbooth3975]

@@HylianKirbo The power of Konkey Dong and Kiddy dong is too great. Don't even get me started on Ring K. Kool

[@jeffypaul85]

Dankest lariat*

[@az_0306]

Delete yourself

[@shocollo4388]

That dk rap reference at the beginning was so subtle. I love it. I know everyone hates on DK64 but honestly it's my fav game of all time

[@youarestinky712]

Best Dong Best video game Best Gorilla Best cartoon show Best smash character Best animal Best Mario anti-hero Best sequel Best prequel Best Wii U game Best switch game Best Wii game Best SNES game Best n64 game Overall DK the best

[@ciangregg]

@William Gillies No, Donkey Kong Country is its own franchise. Even ask Smash Bros and Nintendo

[@ciangregg]

@William Gillies You play as Mario in the 1981 Arcade game "Donkey Kong". So MARIO IS FROM A DONKEY KONG GAME!!!!

[@dbooth3975]

I saw some ridley k room infinite used on dk. It looked sexual. Apparently ridley wants DK's donk if you get what I mean😜😎😎😎😎😎 I'll stop

[@manongraymond5481]

" Best dong "

[@lfc_szn4274]

Best anime character

[@Bardock_Obama]

Something really useful about DK's down throw after cargo is that it stops your momentum in the air. So, you can grab them, run off stage toward the KO area, and down throw them straight off the side and make it back 100% of the time. It'll KO many characters around 70%-80%. Its super low risk because the down throw after cargo stops your momentum in the air and allows you to make a quick and safe recovery. Same thing if you want to smash them off the bottom of the stage. You just have to be facing the right way when you jump off.

[@whotfcallinme]

As a DK main as well this guide was way over my expectations. You dont really see a lot of DK guides on KZbin so this was really helpfull. (My specialty with DK is hitting a Side B at 60 percent then hitting a side smash and sending them to the blast zone)

[@johncameron6877]

i honestly like side B to down smash!

[@whotfcallinme]

@@johncameron6877 yeah i do that sometime 2

[@braden1175]

Ya u can use its super armor to combo counter

[@chasperghost9091]

DK Main Squad over here thanks for his for great video and I'm a new sub for him and agree 100% 😁👏🏽

[@Asberrrrrr]

Dash attack up tilt up tilt nair is a really easy combo to get some damage with, after that, if the opponent is gullible enough, cargo throw down forward air and thats an entire stock taken

[@collinwever4620]

As a donkey Kong main of 10 years, this is one of the best guides I’ve seen. Knowing spacing and trying to keep a constant hit box is something that just takes time but it’s extremely important with donkey Kong

[@brandonmorehouse7507]

What?

[@collinwever4620]

@@brandonmorehouse7507 basically you want to try to be throwing out a nair or bair constantly but be far enough away from your opponent that they can’t hit you. That’s a pretty simplified way of saying that, but it’s one of the most important things of playing DK since you can so easily be combo food if you aren’t careful

[@Logan-mm4ye]

I love your videos it's almost became a routine for me that everytime you release a new breakdown even if i know the character by heart I make dinner and sit down to watch. Keep up the good work

[@Choctopus]

This comment made my day, and I want you to know that.

[@Logan-mm4ye]

Choctopus Glad to know thanks for all the entertainment

[@michaelfields6141]

"Hand slap is also one of Donkey Kong's 12 Spikes." Beautiful boi

[@TheNotDone]

Dk's Up B is criminally underrated. On the ground it has some super armor, and it kills reliably from the side of the stage at 130% (all characters). It's great for approaching too because people generally try to roll or spot dodge (or even melee attack or use projectiles) and it will catch them. If you're being edge guarded, you can throw out an up B to knock your opponent back a bit and make some space. It's only bad if you miss with it because of how much ending lag there is.

[@Choctopus]

Agreed, I've been using it more lately. Actually just got him into Elite with it, haha.

[@anthonypicciano7934]

Neutral air has been buffed since this guide came out, and falling nair into a tilt or jab is a very strong move now that can be done at a wide range of percent.

[@danielbenitez8616]

Super high level advanced DK guide: 1- Spam Back-air

[@KOMET210]

For the back cargo throw off stage you could turn around and then jump off so you are facing the stage then down throw. I find it more consistent than back throw.

[@ShadowNite1105]

Roses are red I love eating cods Now I'll double dunk you And sacrifice you to the Banana Gods

[@Choctopus]

You have a way with words.

[@charKT-7461]

I think his bair is one of the most underrated aerials in the game. It's not the best or top 5 but it's really good, especially in DK's kit who has trouble approaching. It's strong, combos into itself, and it's so fast that 2 of them can be peformed in a single shorthop.

[@zeyanhtet9040]

6:30 Pikachu watches in horror as DK destroys the ground

[@KAJYT6969]

Something to know about DK's down tilt is that its the starter for most grab combos. landing fast fall nair followed by down tilt can combo into a forward grab into cargo up throw into up air upB, and its like 80% damage. it's a very good combo, but its completely reliant on tripping with down tilt. otherwise they'll shield. so always always run for a grab after down tilting

[@Descro382]

DK's down B is how I beat most of those challenges in Melee 😂😂

[@KING-K-ROOL246]

As a fellow DK main I respect this man because he is also my favorite Nintendo character

[@doggofv]

Before we *E X P A N D*

[@HelloHelloHellobby]

Cargo down throw is the best off stage because it has the least lag so he can recover after. Can kill off the side at high percent and also can be used for a stage spike.

[@bambyce]

I love DK. My neutral is based of B-air d-Tilt dash attack and down-special.

[@rootdawgy4778]

Forward-down throw is actually pretty good off stage, since it can send far off stage and kill characters with lesser recoveries at early percentages. It's also a better, but riskier option for stage spikes. It's a lot more difficult to land than the forward-back throw stage spike, but if you're facing the stage after you jump off, and forward-down throw against the stage, it kills a lot earlier and sends the opponent down at a way better angle. It is a lot harder to land though, and you're way more likely to miss the spot where it KOs. If you can get good at landing it though, it's a way more deadly option than forward-back throw stage spikes, since it gives the opponent less time to tech/react.

[@keyonj8815]

We are reaching levels of expanded *D O N G* that shouldn't be possible

[@supremechaosbeing2696]

expant

[@viewmann200]

One thing I earned that is key to playing DK is that even though he’s gonna struggle against faster combo heavy characters he can make up the damage very quickly because of his own brute strength so don’t panic if you get comboed.

[@ridleymain4657]

I’m glad you did your main This actually made me a better player. Keep it up!

[@edog3072]

I’m learning this now cuz I’m bad and I want DK. Thanks a year later, Choc

[@bengt1881]

Me just starting smash: Oooh yeah DK is my man. Lemme check a tutorial. Me watching this: Uhm what is he saying? What does he mean? Spike? landing lag?

[@FishSticker]

You just described DK in two words

[@ianjjenkins]

I'm watching this to know what to expect when facing my friends DK... This became helpful in the way you didn't want.

[@damianorfao3769]

You forgot one thing about his neutral b. It does more damage when you unleash it right before full charge

[@Gamerman-lu9bs]

Choctopus: “I’ve never sounded stupid before on this channel” Also choctopus: “this week we are breaking down donkey Kong”

[@ryk3rofficial524]

Dk's greatest strength, is his strength. Ahh yes this floor is made of floor.

[@jacobdavis5518]

The two downwards slaps into a combo, beautiful Donkey Kong gaming.

[@odilap1387]

Hey choctopus next week you should do wario for the character breakdown

[@bonziusesace3653]

as someone who recently became a dk main (aka ive always been one i bought smash just about one month ago) these tips have helped out a lot and tonight im supposed to teach my dad how to play smash and then he will be in for a world of pain. Thanks choc

[@sultan_abdulhadi]

5:20 said “his side smash” which is actually his side b

[@MonkeyMan-wu8kr]

I love dk

[@tomblack2064]

You're the best Smash Ultimate KZbinr I've come across. I'm completely new to Smash, so watching your vids is helping me a lot! I love DK, I'm trying to find a main to focus on, but I've still got like half the roster to try :))

[@buoyantwatermelon8364]

WAIT IF DONKEY KONG IS KONKEY DONG THEN DIDDY KONG IS KIDDY DONG (thanks for replying senpai)

[@tvhabenthehero4649]

KIDDY DONG like what

[@Tom-vx7qh]

*"FBI OPEN UP!"*

[@buoyantwatermelon8364]

@@tvhabenthehero4649 a cat's dong

[@metamarx8409]

@@buoyantwatermelon8364 no, a kids dong

[@buoyantwatermelon8364]

@@metamarx8409 well played

[@mezmer9766]

Thx for the tips. I have been playing DK for less than a day and he is already one of my favorites.

[@Neptunee51]

Anyone else from Marss's video?

[@BryceC88]

I think you are underrated his downthrow when he has someone on his shoulder. DK actually gets a little boost upward when you use that off the stage, letting you recover better.

[@Bateman61405]

DK is the GOAT

[@OliverHentairules]

Thanks, I'm new to playing DK and it helped a lot. I mention something in case it helps people who wanna try, in just a week, I saw 3 times DK's down-air, launched after a short hop from the ground, successfully prevent enemies that were coming down from right below the edge. I haven't tested yet, but it looks similar to Rob's hard to time but deadly "go back down" defence...

[@brandonmorehouse7507]

Except robs isnt hard to time

[@LoveBread07]

I love marss don’t get me wrong, but damn why hate on Chocs guide geez chill out man choc ain’t no completive player he’s a casual player who just plays the game for our viewer ship etc like bro seriously? Choc is a great guy I respect what he brings to KZbin and twitch.

[@johannesboomsma4680]

The point of his vid was to make fun of a random guide, its just kinda how he is while making content

[@LoveBread07]

@@johannesboomsma4680 I know but dang don’t have to make fun of him at least he tried.

[@ryk3rofficial524]

@@LoveBread07 so if a news report was shown to be mostly wrong you would just say "well, at least they tried" despite spreading misinformation? Trying doesn't make you above reproach no matter how pure your intentions are. That being said I think most people would agree that Marrs criticism wasn't inherently malicious, just stating facts on how the guide was misleading and/or incorrect. Doesn't mean you can't like the guy, you can still be a good content creator and make a shitty guide.

[@bigeanimates7528]

I just want to say thank you so much, I had a tournament this week and thanks to you video, it improved my skills and I beat everyone!

[@Bosforlife2000]

Can you do shulk?? I’m trying to get ideas for combos ect

[@NiftyTheCrusader]

Donkey Kongs most broken move is Side B because it true combos into Down smash at 90-100 percent on everyone

[@Logan-qw3ug]

4:25 Charging charging... Its on like Donkey Kong(Link or Luigi?)

[@sham_noway]

At 5am, when the sun in the sky, the savoir descends from the moon claiming 'IT'S DACTA TIME!'

[@duckfacemcgee3271]

Even though Choctopus is entertaining, the advice he is giving is bad. A lot of things he says combos doesn't combo or work at all and he left out a few good tips for Donkey Kong.

[@fsanmiguel666]

Time to play with some Big Dong Energy after seeing this video!!!!!!

[@pinkluigienjoyer]

Ah, he’s a donkey Kong main *this is why he likes spikes so much*

[@helpfulgamer1274]

I play DK on smash flash 2, love his back throw and suicide grab.

[@platypuzzled12]

I love dk :) and side b to neutral b Greninja pls

[@travism7856]

Thanks for the grabbing tips, I mained Dk a few months ago and I never knew how to do his one up throw and I consider myself decent.

[@justinosei5270]

Super Mario Sluggers 2 I next direct?

[@gaig3r82]

im praying

[@RuijsNL]

Love the fun facts at the start of the video's

[@micmup6890]

Dk top tier

[@kingviews2001]

As soon as i learned how to to the doink or the back throw ive been doing it all day

[@20quidd]

who else came from Marss?

[@devonharvey9757]

Learned if you stop his punch between frame 8 and 10 it has a higher knock back sacrificing a little damage.

[@seanmullen9448]

Anyone else here to see how frustrated marss fans are at choc even though he plays casually

[@toki7282]

You made me a great DK main

[@JuansTacoStand257]

The DK main himself lady's and gentleman

[@HungLikeTung]

I found a really cool combo with him, it gets a really quick stick on the enemy. First, you want to get the opponent around 30 percent so you'll get a little bit bbn of launch out of him, then you roll into him when hes near a ledge, then catch him with the front air, it will damage their reputation

[@HungLikeTung]

Quick stock on the enemy*

[@HungLikeTung]

30%, roll near ledge, F Air

[@faulty_fuses]

HOW TO PLAY SIMON

[@sham_noway]

Press B a lot. Boom. Done

[@WarrenLott-w1w]

The feeling you get when a three hundred pound gorilla that punched the moon out of orbit starts charging at you full force so frustrated his head is producing steam

[@tasium5296]

This is terrible

[@Brayden-rh3]

i personally love to use a down air ground spike to a up air to another up air then a instant up special

[@davidchang2148]

You should make another guide on terry or shotos so I can laugh at how garbage those guides are.

[@Choctopus]

So you’re saying you’ll watch them? Thank you! 😊

[@paytonperry1592]

@@Choctopus damn as someone who watches both you and marss, marss’ fanbase are assholes.

[@mistatoto5221]

@@Choctopus don't worry about toxic fans choctopus you are doing good for the community helping the newer players break the ice when playing for the first time Keep it up man

[@davidchang2148]

@@Choctopus as long as you know how to input specials I’ll be impressed

[@Nin10doCentral]

As a DK main, this helped so much.

[@ZxChrono]

For a beginners guide I would say it was good enough but not enough on how to put each move into use. Yeah you had some like his dash and throws, etc but things like using upb super armor to cheese through projectiles/moves. Sideb super armor cheese, dtilt/downb pressure to catch people rolling and the basic zoning of his bair that’s safe even if it gets parried. I mained DK in 64, Brawl, PM, Sm4sh, and currently he isn’t my main but from all the years of maining him he’s just naturally in my repertoire. Again it’s a good intro video but not much of a breakdown.

[@beckettherbert6544]

In Soviet Russia, Donkey Kong combo DLC character.

[@SpagEddie8113]

Ya know who has an awesome move set and is a real sleeper character in my opinion? Pac-Man! Maybe you could do How To Pac Man?

[@lordoslimes]

Chocotupus: his twelve spikes me: that's not quite right

[@drippygains]

all should note that with the throw-under-the-stage kill, if the opponent techs it, its not worth much. however, its possible to get a spike after the tech.

[@Coleholio]

Dtilt the side B at lower percents it has a chance of tripping also sends them in the direction you hit them so you can follow with giant punch

[@taylordall8133]

DK also has super armor on his grounded up-B and is good for picking up kills near the ledge

[@rhos9873]

my guy the down throw is probably the second best throw out of forward throw

[@nadey_nate3441]

Donkey Kong- "Fronthand Backhand" 👋🏽👏🏽 💪🏼

[@ciangregg]

FINALLY MY Main! Thanks

[@Orcathecoasterdude]

Just spam Down b and up b that’s all you need

[@DoubloonDave]

I feel like playing FD on Default Battlefield is disrespectful and i love it.

[@jaybrensdal5475]

3 memes in a row! 1: BANANA SLAMMAH! 2: He's the first member of the D! K! Crew! 3: E X P A N D D O N G

[@joemcfloe]

Woah hey, Donkey Kong wasn't in the arcade game, that was Cranky Kong (DK's grandpa). Donkey Kong is so cool!

[@saikyojushin370]

I like how you use smaller characters to practice combos, I see too many people uploading videos like this with the dummy being King K. Rool or someone in the same weight range which makes combos look super easy and is overall not very nube friendly (imo) because they see these types of vids and think they can apply that knowledge to any character they are facing sure SSB has a lot of trial and error moments, but at least you're setting nubes on the right path for practicing combo strings way earlier on.

[@SpaceshipEater]

3:34 was hilarious lol "PIKA DEAD AAA

[@HavingSaidThat1]

Watching this video makes me want to practice more... A lot more.