Byleth vs Donkey Kong
In the matchup against Donkey Kong, leverage Byleth's superior range to keep the giant ape at bay, utilizing forward smash and fair to punish his approaches. Be cautious of DK's cargo throw, as it can lead to devastating combos; if you see him going for it, position yourself below him to use your up special for a counter. Avoid attempting the zero-to-death combo early on, as experienced DK players will likely air dodge out; instead, focus on spacing and punishing his landings with your aerials. When DK is recovering, stay patient on stage to intercept his options and capitalize on any mistakes, as Byleth can easily spike him with down air.
Tips for Byleth vs Donkey Kong
- Take that monkey to heaven.
- The Double Up-Special 0-death can be di’d btw
- As Alpharad says, you are the distance demon. Use moves like fsmash and fair to keep your distance. If DK cargo throws and sets for the fair spike, get lower than him and up special to watch him fall.
- up b-> nair-> upb->nair->upb->nair.
- Don't try to do the zero to death. Most DK players expect beginning Byleths to attempt this, and will airdodge out of the combo. Use your range to snuff out approaches.