Best Style of Approach

[coolbananas]

I am an avid monkey player (i main DK and Diddy) but I was just wondering, what is the best way to approach you opponent? I have a Pit-playing arrow spam friend, who I can beat, but its almost always a near miss. I also want to know how to approach a defensive Ike. Hell, whats the best way to approach anyone with DK?

 

[Revven]

I use DK a lot and I have some pretty nice options to approach with.

You absolutely MUST use the Ftilt for approaching a spammy player. It'll eat any projectile alive provided it's timed right. DK, as I've noticed, is an anti-camper and anti-spammer because of his range with his Ftilt. Another good approach is his back air as long as you short hop it.

A good thing to do against a very defensive opponent is to approach them with a down grab into ftilt. This only works best at lower percents though (it does work at higher percents, but, you actually have to chase after them a little a ways). Try it, it works quite well a lot of the time (but, can be very predictable if you do it too much).

Am I forgetting anything else? =\

 

[veritron]

his b-air is one of the best approach moves in the entire game.

 

[Bernal]

You should approach with well spaced short-hopped double bairs. If spaced correctly, your opponent shouldn't be able to sheild grab you.

 

[coolbananas]

sweet, thanks for your help. I just 4 stocked my Pit friend lol

 

[itsthebigfoot]

yeah, double bair, ftilt, downb if he likes to roll, and if you're willing to go without it during a fight, the super armor on a shorthopped bpunch usually breaks there defense (there tiny shield will scare them away from shield too)

 

[Brahma]

Ftilt approach doesn't always work well vs Pit. His arrows are too fast, and he can hold them and if you whiff Ftilt he gets arrow for free. IMO it's better to mix up roll, shield and jump to approach through arrows.

Also, Ftilt doesn't cancel out all projectiles. Ice block and Din's fire eat through it.

 

[Metal_Dave]

his b-air is one of the best approach moves in the entire game.

Seriously...this should solve your problem against most characters.

 

[Linguini]

Double bairs are mad good for approaching, they cut through most projectiles and cannot be shield grabbed if your spacing correctly. Always keep a DK punch charged up because getting at mid range and jumping into projectiles while hitting that punch can wreck due to its SA.
Ftlits and dtilts are crucial approach methods in any matchup and serve as a spacing/measuring tool for keeping rushdown opponents out of your comfort zone.
DK is a big *** monkey with hella range, so take advantage of it.

 

[reborn394]

I usually just rush in with short-hop a or down b (down b because they like to mid-range space). I always remember to charge my DK punch at times as I approach, as this can be used for kills later during the match. Dash attack is good if your opponent is attacking, or else, be prepared to be shield grabbed and be punished. Ground up b is you want some form of surprise, or if they air-rush in or ground rush-in. Throw in a down/forward smash to surprise and up smash/short hop up air if they're in air above you or if they're above on platform. Tilts (preferably down tilt) if they like to close-range; and forward b for trapping and punishing with DK PUNCH! Also, I cannot stress how important it is to RAR back air at times. Abuse his bair in the air if you need to.

 

[HOHO420]

I approach with a shield grab, then d-throw. After that i tend to mix it up a bit. DKcopter when they roll to much or down b. And when they're approaching the edge, D-smash. Sends them flying in a 45 degree angle if done right. Also, u-tilits are always nice to get a nice damage at low %.

 

[itsthebigfoot]

isnt shield grabbing kind of the opposite of approaching?

 

[redgreenblue]

I prefer dtilt for negating projectiles personally... same effect but less start up lag (so less predictable).