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Fighter Info 
Fighter Bio
Fighter: King Dedede
Title: His Royal Nemesis
Home: Planet Popstar
Related Veterans: Kirby & Meta Knight
Related Newcomers: Bandana Waddle Dee
Signature Stage: Castle Dedede
Series: Kirby
Debut: Kirby's Dream Land
Voice Actor: Shinya Kumazaki
Company: Nintendo & HAL Laboratory
Fighter Stats
Playstyle: Melee & Comeback
Power: ★★★★★★★
Defense: ★★★★★★★★
Speed: ★★★★
Size: ★★★★★★
Weight: ★★★★★★
Jump: ★★★★★★★
Movement Options: Hover
Fighter Moveset
Normal
Jab: Triple Hammer - King Dedede slams his hammer on the ground three times. Origin: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
A at Full Health: Hammer Wave - King Dedede creates a wave of flame with his hammer. Origin: Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Dash: Hammer Spin - King Dedede moves forward while swinging with his hammer outstretched. Origin: Kirby Super Star
Dash, then D Tilt: Head Slide - King Dedede leaps and dives onto the floor. Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
F Tilt: Hammer Slam - King Dedede slams his hammer on the ground. Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
U Tilt: Hammer Flip - King Dedede performs a powerful upward swing with his hammer. Origin: Kirby Super Star
D Tilt: Slide - King Dedede kicks while sliding. Can trip fighters. Origin: Kirby Super Star
Smash
F Smash: Pillar Slam - King Dedede slams the ground with his pillar. Origin: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
U Smash: Dedede Hammer Flip - King Dedede ignites his hammer and performs a powerful upwards swing. Origin: Kirby: Triple Deluxe
D Smash: Lightning - King Dedede casts lightning from his hands on both sides of him. Origin: Kirby's Pinball Land
Aerial
N Air: King Swing - King Dedede performs and aerial somersault with his hammer outstretched. Origin: Kirby Super Star
F Air: Leaping Hammer - King Dedede swings his hammer vertically downwards in mid-air. Spikes any fighter. Origin: Kirby's Dream Land 2
B Air: Reversed Leaping Hammer - King Dedede swings his hammer vertically upwards in mid-air. Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
U Air: Food Disposal - King Dedede throws rotten food above him. Origin: Kirby Star Allies
D Air: Hammer Twirl - King Dedede thrusts his hammer down and spins it. Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Grab
Pummel: Hammer Whack - King Dedede whacks the fighter on the head with his hammer. Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
F Throw: Triple Dedede Hammer - King Dedede slams his hammer on the fighter three times. Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land
B Throw: Hammer Bat - King Dedede quickly runs behind the fighter and bats them with a hammer. Origin: Kirby Fighters 2
U Throw: Rocket Launcher - King Dedede throws the fighter in the air and fires a rocket at them. Origin: Kirby's Block Ball
D Throw: Dedede Hammer Twirl - King Dedede thrusts his hammer down on the fighter and spins it burning the fighter. Origin: Kirby Triple Deluxe
Special
After Hammer Spin: Hammer Toss
King Dedede tosses his hammer. If the hammer hits a fighter it explodes.
Origin: Kirby Super Star
++ : Exploding Leap
King Dedede jumps into the air, then crashes down, creating a large explosion where he lands.
Origin: Kirby: Triple Deluxe & Kirby Fighters Deluxe
King Dedede jumps into the air and the HR-D3 appears. King Dedede then lands in the HR-D3 and begins to pilot it. The first phase has HR-D3 fire multiple missiles automatically. Phase 1 is five seconds long. Pressing "A" has HR-D3 slam it's and pressing "B" has HR-D3 punch with it's drill.
Phase 2 has HR-D3 fire a laser from it's mouth for five seconds, any fighter hit by it at 100% is launched at the screen (A.K.A. Screen K.O.)
Then King Dedede jumps out of the HR-D3 and lands back on the Stage afterwards.
Colors & Costumes
Miscellaneous
Animations
Stage Entrance: King Dedede is carried by a palanquin lifted by four Waddle Dees, then jumps off.
Idle #1: King Dedede briefly stretches.
Idle #2: King Dedede confusedly looks around.
Idle #3: King Dedede falls asleep then wakes up.
Up Taunt: King Dedede takes out a Maxim Tomato and eats it.
Right Taunt: King Dedede looks at his hammer.
Down Taunt: King Dedede lies down in relaxation.
Left Taunt: King Dedede looks at his mask.
Victory Pose #1: King Dedede is hugged and cheered on by the Waddle Dees.
Victory Pose #2: King Dedede eats a slice of his Prize Cake.
Victory Pose #3: King Dedede sends Mr. Sandbag flying with his hammer, then Mr. Sandbag reappears and Hi-Fives him.
Victory Pose #4: King Dedede plays the tambourine along to the victory theme and poses.
Special Pose: King Dedede remembers his first battle with Kirby, then looks at the sky with the Jet Hammer on his shoulder.
Sound Effects
Crowd Cheer: "DDD" (x4) (At the tempo of "Masked & Wild Dedede")
Victory Theme #1: Kirby Dance
Victory Theme #2: King Dedede Has Arrived!
Classic Mode Credits Theme: A New Wind for Tomorrow
For more Fighter Rework concepts, go to the SSB Roster Rework Project page.
Fighter Bio
Fighter: King Dedede
Title: His Royal Nemesis
Home: Planet Popstar
Related Veterans: Kirby & Meta Knight
Related Newcomers: Bandana Waddle Dee
Signature Stage: Castle Dedede
Series: Kirby
Debut: Kirby's Dream Land
Voice Actor: Shinya Kumazaki
Company: Nintendo & HAL Laboratory
Fighter Stats
Playstyle: Melee & Comeback
Power: ★★★★★★★
Defense: ★★★★★★★★
Speed: ★★★★
Size: ★★★★★★
Weight: ★★★★★★
Jump: ★★★★★★★
Movement Options: Hover
Fighter Moveset
Normal
Jab: Triple Hammer - King Dedede slams his hammer on the ground three times. Origin: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
A at Full Health: Hammer Wave - King Dedede creates a wave of flame with his hammer. Origin: Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Dash: Hammer Spin - King Dedede moves forward while swinging with his hammer outstretched. Origin: Kirby Super Star
Dash, then D Tilt: Head Slide - King Dedede leaps and dives onto the floor. Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
F Tilt: Hammer Slam - King Dedede slams his hammer on the ground. Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
U Tilt: Hammer Flip - King Dedede performs a powerful upward swing with his hammer. Origin: Kirby Super Star
D Tilt: Slide - King Dedede kicks while sliding. Can trip fighters. Origin: Kirby Super Star
Smash
F Smash: Pillar Slam - King Dedede slams the ground with his pillar. Origin: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
U Smash: Dedede Hammer Flip - King Dedede ignites his hammer and performs a powerful upwards swing. Origin: Kirby: Triple Deluxe
D Smash: Lightning - King Dedede casts lightning from his hands on both sides of him. Origin: Kirby's Pinball Land
Aerial
N Air: King Swing - King Dedede performs and aerial somersault with his hammer outstretched. Origin: Kirby Super Star
F Air: Leaping Hammer - King Dedede swings his hammer vertically downwards in mid-air. Spikes any fighter. Origin: Kirby's Dream Land 2
B Air: Reversed Leaping Hammer - King Dedede swings his hammer vertically upwards in mid-air. Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
U Air: Food Disposal - King Dedede throws rotten food above him. Origin: Kirby Star Allies
D Air: Hammer Twirl - King Dedede thrusts his hammer down and spins it. Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Grab
Pummel: Hammer Whack - King Dedede whacks the fighter on the head with his hammer. Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
F Throw: Triple Dedede Hammer - King Dedede slams his hammer on the fighter three times. Origin: Kirby's Return to Dream Land
B Throw: Hammer Bat - King Dedede quickly runs behind the fighter and bats them with a hammer. Origin: Kirby Fighters 2
U Throw: Rocket Launcher - King Dedede throws the fighter in the air and fires a rocket at them. Origin: Kirby's Block Ball
D Throw: Dedede Hammer Twirl - King Dedede thrusts his hammer down on the fighter and spins it burning the fighter. Origin: Kirby Triple Deluxe
Special
Neutral Special #1: Super Inhale
King Dedede inhales anyone close to him then spits them out as a Star Bullet, but is unable to use the Copy Ability.
King Dedede can move while inhaling. If "B" is pressed while hovering, King Dedede exhales an Air Bullet.
Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
Neutral Special #2: Giant Gobble
A close ranged Inhale that allows King Dedede to gain health from Projectiles & Items and spits fighters out as Blaster Bullet.
Origin: Kirby Fighters & Kirby's Blowout Blast
Neutral Special #3: Hypernova Inhale
King Dedede can inhale multiple fighters, projectiles or items and spit them out one by one with "A" or spit them all out with "B".
If "B" is pressed while hovering or landing with an air filled belly on the ground, King Dedede spits out rapid Air Bullets.
Origin: Kirby's Dream Land & Kirby Fighters 2
King Dedede inhales anyone close to him then spits them out as a Star Bullet, but is unable to use the Copy Ability.
King Dedede can move while inhaling. If "B" is pressed while hovering, King Dedede exhales an Air Bullet.
Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
Neutral Special #2: Giant Gobble
A close ranged Inhale that allows King Dedede to gain health from Projectiles & Items and spits fighters out as Blaster Bullet.
Origin: Kirby Fighters & Kirby's Blowout Blast
Neutral Special #3: Hypernova Inhale
King Dedede can inhale multiple fighters, projectiles or items and spit them out one by one with "A" or spit them all out with "B".
If "B" is pressed while hovering or landing with an air filled belly on the ground, King Dedede spits out rapid Air Bullets.
Origin: Kirby's Dream Land & Kirby Fighters 2
Side Special #1: Dedede Hammer Cannon
King Dedede fires three beams of fire from his hammer.
Origin: Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Side Special #2: Waddle Dee-ploy
King Dedede summons one of five types of Waddle Dees.
Waddle Dee - Protects King Dedede at all costs.
Parasol Waddle Dee - Uses it's parasol to fight and defend.
Soldier Waddle Dee - Throws multiple spears.
Waddle Doo - Attacks with a beam.
Puppet Waddle Dee - Can with stand Smash and Special attacks.
Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
Side Special #3: Sud-Bomb Toss
King Dedede throws a bubble covered bomb that bounces of floors, walls and attacks. It explodes after eight seconds.
Origin: Kirby's Mass Attack
King Dedede fires three beams of fire from his hammer.
Origin: Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Side Special #2: Waddle Dee-ploy
King Dedede summons one of five types of Waddle Dees.
Waddle Dee - Protects King Dedede at all costs.
Parasol Waddle Dee - Uses it's parasol to fight and defend.
Soldier Waddle Dee - Throws multiple spears.
Waddle Doo - Attacks with a beam.
Puppet Waddle Dee - Can with stand Smash and Special attacks.
Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
Side Special #3: Sud-Bomb Toss
King Dedede throws a bubble covered bomb that bounces of floors, walls and attacks. It explodes after eight seconds.
Origin: Kirby's Mass Attack
Up Special #1: Super Dedede Jump
King Dedede jumps in the air then rapidly drops down and creates a shockwave when he lands. Can be done three times in succession.
Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
Up Special #2: DDD Balloon Ride
King Dedede rides in his hot air balloon and drops multiple bombs from it.
Origin: Kirby's Mass attack
Up Special #3: Dedede Drum Bounce
King Dedede bounces on a drum below him. Pressing A after bounce lets him make a shockwave with his tambourine.
Origin: Kirby: Triple Deluxe
King Dedede jumps in the air then rapidly drops down and creates a shockwave when he lands. Can be done three times in succession.
Origin: Kirby's Dream Land
Up Special #2: DDD Balloon Ride
King Dedede rides in his hot air balloon and drops multiple bombs from it.
Origin: Kirby's Mass attack
Up Special #3: Dedede Drum Bounce
King Dedede bounces on a drum below him. Pressing A after bounce lets him make a shockwave with his tambourine.
Origin: Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Down Special #1: Gordo Throw
King Dedede pulls out a Gordo and launches it with is hammer.
Origin: Kirby Star Allies
Down Special #2: Vengeful Hammer Wave
King Dedede enlarges his hammer and slams the floor, creating three electric Hammer Waves.
Origin: Kirby's Blowout Blast
Down Special #3: Boulder Bat
King Dedede summons three boulders and bat's them with his hammer
Origin: Kirby Fighters 2
King Dedede pulls out a Gordo and launches it with is hammer.
Origin: Kirby Star Allies
Down Special #2: Vengeful Hammer Wave
King Dedede enlarges his hammer and slams the floor, creating three electric Hammer Waves.
Origin: Kirby's Blowout Blast
Down Special #3: Boulder Bat
King Dedede summons three boulders and bat's them with his hammer
Origin: Kirby Fighters 2
After Hammer Spin: Hammer TossKing Dedede tosses his hammer. If the hammer hits a fighter it explodes.
Origin: Kirby Super Star
++ : Exploding LeapKing Dedede jumps into the air, then crashes down, creating a large explosion where he lands.
Origin: Kirby: Triple Deluxe & Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Final Smash: Dededestruction!Gimmick: Vengeful Mask
King Dedede has a two step comeback Gimmick known as Vengeful Mask. Step one of the Vengeful Mask is filling up the Vengeance Gauge.
The Vengeance Gauge is a mask shaped gauge that can be filled by getting hit, successfully dodging, countering or performing Perfect Shields.
After the Vengeance Gauge is full, King Dedede can perform step two of using the Vengeful Mask, making a significant change in his moveset.
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King Dedede puts on his mask and roars loudly, negating any damage, countering melee attacks and destroying projectiles.
Origin: Kirby Triple Deluxe
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Masked Dedede's Moveset
Normal Attacks
Jab: Hammer Beat - Masked Dedede starts slamming his hammers while moving forward. Origin: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
A after Hammer Beat: Hammer Flurry - King Dedede wildly swings the Jet Hammer about. Origin: Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Dash: Spinning Slash - Masked Dedede rapidly spins around with his poleaxe outstretched. Origin: Kirby Triple Deluxe
F Tilt: Axe Swing - Masked Dedede raises his axe and slams the ground with it. Each Axe Swing causes shockwaves. Origin: Kirby Triple Deluxe
U Tilt: Hammer Flip - Masked Dedede performs a powerful upward swing with the Jet Hammer. Origin: KSSU & KSA
D Tilt: Jet Hammer Spin - Masked Dedede quickly spins with the Jet Hammer out stretched. Origin: Kirby Super Star Ultra
Smash Attacks
F Smash: Axe Flurry - Masked Dedede wildly swings his poleaxe about. Origin: Kirby Triple Deluxe
U Smash: Jet Hammer - Masked Dedede activates the Jet Hammer and performs a powerful upwards/ forwards swing. Origin: SSB Brawl
D Smash: Finishing Beat - Masked Dedede slams the ground hard with his hammers, creating flame pillars on both sides. Origin: KatFL
Aerial Attacks
N Air: Tornado Slash - Masked Dedede spins rapidly around with his axe surrounded by dark energy. Origin: Kirby Triple Deluxe
Dash: Masked Swing - Masked Dedede performs and aerial somersault with the Jet Hammer outstretched. Origin: Unknown
F Air: Leaping Jet Hammer - Masked Dedede swings the Jet Hammer vertically downwards in mid-air. Origin: Unknown
B Air: Reverse Leaping Jet Hammer - Masked Dedede swings the Jet Hammer vertically upwards in mid-air. Origin: Unknown
U Air: Bomb Toss - Masked Dedede throws a bomb in the air. Origin: Kirby's Adventure
D Air: Jet Hammer Twirl - Masked Dedede thrusts his hammer down and spins it. Origin: Unknown
Jet Hammer
Element: Lightning
Damage: ★★★★★
Knockback: ★★★★
Speed: ★★
Range: ★★★
Dual Hammers
Element: Fire
Damage: ★★★★
Knockback: ★★★
Speed: ★★★★
Range: ★★
Royal Poleaxe
Element: Ice
Damage: ★★★
Knockback: ★★
Speed: ★★★★★
Range: ★★★★Neutral Special: Fist Beat/ Forgo Beak/ Magma Mallets
Masked Dedede slams his fists into the ground multiple times, creating pillars of flame with each strike.
If "B" is held, Masked Dedede uses a large inhale. If successful, Masked Dedede will bite the fighters before spiting them out.
If used in mid-air, Masked Dedede tosses two hammers diagonally downward.
If they hit any fighter, the hammers explode. If they land on the ground, they create lingering puddles of lava on impact.
Origin: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Side Special: Orb Blast
Masked Dedede produces three energy orbs, throws them in the air and swats them away with his poleaxe.
Origin: Kirby: Triple Deluxe & Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Up Special: Forgo Jump
Masked Dedede jumps in the air then rapidly drops down and creates a shockwave when he lands.
This version of the "Super Dedede Jump" leaves behind lava puddles. Can be done three times in succession.
Origin: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Down Special: Jet Hammer Cannon
Masked Dedede uses the Jet Hammer to fire projectiles.
If pressed rapidly, the Jet Hammer fires missiles.
If held, the Jet Hammer fires a gout of flame.
Origin: Kirby Super Star Ultra
Shield Special: Tornado Lariat
Masked Dedede starts spinning through the air like a tornado with his hammers outstretched.
During this attack, Masked Dedede goes towards any fighter near him three times, then gets tired.
Origin: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
King Dedede jumps into the air and the HR-D3 appears. King Dedede then lands in the HR-D3 and begins to pilot it. The first phase has HR-D3 fire multiple missiles automatically. Phase 1 is five seconds long. Pressing "A" has HR-D3 slam it's and pressing "B" has HR-D3 punch with it's drill.
Phase 2 has HR-D3 fire a laser from it's mouth for five seconds, any fighter hit by it at 100% is launched at the screen (A.K.A. Screen K.O.)
Then King Dedede jumps out of the HR-D3 and lands back on the Stage afterwards.
Colors & Costumes
Default
DDD Yellow
DDD Blue
DDD Green
DDD White (Gameboy)
Mini DDD (Robes & Toy Mallet)
Combo DDD (Robes & Star Rod Hammer)
Dedede Clone (Colors)
King Dedede's Revenge (Colors & Broken Mask)
Parallel Dedede (Colors)
DDD Yellow
DDD Blue
DDD Green
DDD White (Gameboy)
Mini DDD (Robes & Toy Mallet)
Combo DDD (Robes & Star Rod Hammer)
Dedede Clone (Colors)
King Dedede's Revenge (Colors & Broken Mask)
Parallel Dedede (Colors)
Royal Pajamas
Kirby Café Customer Outfit
Station Master Outfit
Dreamy Gear Outfit
30th Anniversary Outfit
Beast Pack Robes
Illusionary Robes
Shadow Dedede Costume
King D-Mind Costume
Waning Crescent Gear (Fecto Elfilis Color Scheme)
Kirby Café Customer Outfit
Station Master Outfit
Dreamy Gear Outfit
30th Anniversary Outfit
Beast Pack Robes
Illusionary Robes
Shadow Dedede Costume
King D-Mind Costume
Waning Crescent Gear (Fecto Elfilis Color Scheme)
Animations
Stage Entrance: King Dedede is carried by a palanquin lifted by four Waddle Dees, then jumps off.
Idle #1: King Dedede briefly stretches.
Idle #2: King Dedede confusedly looks around.
Idle #3: King Dedede falls asleep then wakes up.
Up Taunt: King Dedede takes out a Maxim Tomato and eats it.
Right Taunt: King Dedede looks at his hammer.
Down Taunt: King Dedede lies down in relaxation.
Left Taunt: King Dedede looks at his mask.
Victory Pose #1: King Dedede is hugged and cheered on by the Waddle Dees.
Victory Pose #2: King Dedede eats a slice of his Prize Cake.
Victory Pose #3: King Dedede sends Mr. Sandbag flying with his hammer, then Mr. Sandbag reappears and Hi-Fives him.
Victory Pose #4: King Dedede plays the tambourine along to the victory theme and poses.
Special Pose: King Dedede remembers his first battle with Kirby, then looks at the sky with the Jet Hammer on his shoulder.
Sound Effects
Crowd Cheer: "DDD" (x4) (At the tempo of "Masked & Wild Dedede")
Victory Theme #1: Kirby Dance
Victory Theme #2: King Dedede Has Arrived!
Classic Mode Credits Theme: A New Wind for Tomorrow
For more Fighter Rework concepts, go to the SSB Roster Rework Project page.
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