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Donkey Kong returns as a veteran from previous installments of the Smash Brothers series. He still bears the same moves and attacks from Melee.

There isn't much to talk about here, except when your opponent has been KOd, begin to charge your Punch and by the time they Respawn, you should have finished charging.

Donkey Kong has almost no combos, but if you can get somewhere with a very low roof you can use his Down Special Move as many times as possible without your opponent easily escaping.

Another thing that is extremely helpful is head butting them into the ground and following with a smash attack, you can try to use your punch but it doesn't always execute fast enough.

And the last thing to remember is that DK's throw range is slightly larger that usual, so it's easier to use than others.

Contents 1 Basic attacks 2 Special Attacks 3 Taunts 4 Final Smash

[edit] Basic attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Standard Attack	Info
Smash +	++	(Smash +) or	(Smash +) or	Big Clap attack	He attacks with a big clap.
Smash +	++	(Smash +) or	(Smash +) or	Upper Attack	He does an upper attack.
Smash +	++	(Smash +) or	(Smash +) or	Double punch attacks	He pounds enemies next to him.

[edit] Special Attacks

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Special Attack	Info
				Giant Punch	If this fist is fully charged and your damage level is 100% or higher, don't let it hit you or you're dead.
+	+	+	+	Head Butt	He slams things into the ground. It can also be used to spike airborne enemies.
+	+	+	+	Spinning Kong	He spins into the air attacking things that get in his way. It doesn't gain him much vertical ground, but with it, he can travel great horizontal distances.
+	+	+	+	Hand Slap	He creates an earthquake that can be maintained by repeatedly tapping the correct attack button.

[edit] Taunts

Wii Remote + Nunchuk	Wii Remote (sideways)	Wii Classic Controller	GameCube Controller	Taunt
				He beats his chest.
+	( or )+	or	or	He shakes as if wet.
	+			He turns toward the camera and shrugs.

[edit] Final Smash

Konga Beat: Whips out his bongos and plays with a fury that bursts your eardrums. You can play along by pressing button combos. Following the rhythm successfully will result in more powerful, larger blasts, while playing out of sync will result in small, weak blasts. Be sure to follow the beat!