Donkey Kong (ドンキーコング, Donkey Kong) is a starter character in Super Smash Bros. Melee. He returns from the original Super Smash Bros., but was given faster moves and agility, as well as an improved recovery. He is currently 17th on the tier list due to his good reach, powerful attacks, and above average speed along his speed being a property usually lacking in heavyweight characters. On the downside, he lacks projectiles and has poor vertical recovery.