Donkey Kong vs Byleth
Matchup Tips and Strategies
When playing Donkey Kong against Byleth, it's crucial to avoid getting too close at low percentages, as Byleth can easily set up for a Zero-to-Death combo. Instead, focus on using your Back Air to poke from a distance and look for opportunities when Byleth whiffs an attack, allowing you to punish with your fastest out-of-shield options like Up Smash. Be mindful of Byleth's slower speed and try to capitalize on their unsafe moves to create openings for grabs or aerials. Once you’re at a higher percentage, you can start playing more aggressively, but always be prepared to DI out of Byleth’s kill setups.
Tips for Donkey Kong vs Byleth
Up-B Zero-to-Death can be DI'd, although it is very precise. Byleth isn't very fast so try to predict or look out for their attacks and Grab/Shield
It's tough to approach Byleth. Try to wait for him to whiff an unsafe option on shield then use your fastest out of shield option.
When you're at 0% as DK you shouldn't get close to Byleth because he can do the Zero-to-Death. You can DI, but it is very precise. You should approach him a bit with Bair and maybe when he gets greedy