Learn all about KING DEDEDE in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) in this Fighter guide; including rating, unlock condition, Super Moves & Final Smashes, featured move tips and more!
SSBU Featured Article
Table of Contents
KING DEDEDE - Rating & Overview
KING DEDEDE - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| D |
KING DEDEDE - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Kirby |
Character Origin & Backstory
King Dedede debuted alongside Kirby in the 1992 title Kirby's Dream Land. He's a big eater who wants all the food in Dream Land for himself.
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
The mastermind who stole all the food in Kirby's Dream Land. He calls himself the ruler of Dream Land and gets the Waddle Dees and others to serve him.
KING DEDEDE - How to Unlock
3 Unlock Methods Available
There are in total, 3 ways of unlocking / adding new character to your roster in SSBU. By completing either one of these condition will unlock these Fighter to be used in Smash Mode and Classic Mode.
| Game Mode | Condition |
|---|---|
| World of Light | Gourmet Race Zone |
| Classic Mode | Unlocked by Clearing 4 Games with DONKEY KONG |
| Smash Mode | No.30 to Unlock |
KING DEDEDE - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
KING DEDEDE - Featured Video
Down Tilt Attack to Attack On the Move
He can attack while prone by cartwheeling forward. This lets him attack while moving, like a dash attack.
Hard-hitting Dash Attack
This attack leaves King Dedede wide open to attacks, but it can also launch opponents very far. Kind Dedede's been using this move since the first game in the series, Kirby's Dream Land.
Hovering Jump
Kind Dedede can float after taking a big gulp of air. This move is the result of lots of hard work and training so he could put up a fight against Kirby after previously losing to him.
KING DEDEDE - All Move Sets
Dede-Rush - Final Smash
| Dede-Rush |
|---|
| Dedede slams an opponent into a chain-link cage with his hammer before unleashing missiles. He then transforms into Masked Dedede and launches the opponent. If you miss the first swing, the move doesn't activate. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Super (B) | 14.4% | [Inhale] Inhales opponents and spits them out as stars. |
| Side Super (← or → + B) | 28.8% | [Gordo Throw] Throws a Gordo. The Gordo can be hit back if attacked by an opponent with the right timing. |
| Up Super (↑ + B) | 32.4% | [Super Dedede Jump] Jumps up high and then crashes downward. Can be canceled by tilting up. |
| Down Super (↓ + B) | 14.4 ~ 48.0% | [Jet Hammer] Charges up his hammer for a mighty blow. Can move while charging but takes damage if charged too long. |
Smash Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
*Value in brackets shows damage results when fully charged.
| Control | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Side Smash | 22.2% (31.0%) | The hammer comes down hard as King Dedede attacks! |
| Up Smash | 19.2% (26.8%) | King Dedede uses his hammer to attack in an arch above him. |
| Down Smash | 15.7% (21.8%) | King Dedede swings his hammer low around him. |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack1 | 3.0% |
| Normal Attack2 | 2.6% |
| Normal Attack3 | 3.6% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Side Tilt Attack | 10.8% |
| Up Tilt Attack | 12.0% |
| Down Tilt Attack | 12.0% |
| Dash Attack | 19.2% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Jump Attack | 14.4% |
| Jump Front Attack | 14.4% |
| Jump Back Attack | 19.2% |
| Jump Up Attack | 7.2% |
| Jump Down Attack | 18.0% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Grab Attack | 1.9% |
| Front Throw | 12.0% |
| Back Throw | 10.8% |
| Up Throw | 7.2% |
| Down Throw | 15.6% |
