SSBU/Banjo & Kazooie

Overview

Banjo & Kazooie

Weight:	106
Spotdodge:The duration and intangibility of this character's on-spot dodges.	25F (3-17F Intangibility)
Air Dodge:The intangibility of this character's air dodges, both neutral and directional.	3-30F Intangibility (Neutral) 3-21F Intangibility (Directional)
Fastest OOS:	Up Smash (9F)

Overview

Banjo and Kazooie is a jack-of-all trades, master of none. Banjo has two projectiles, both of which cover different gaps - Rear Egg provides excellent trapping pressure and allows him to play neutral more effectively with one backing him up, while Egg Firing/Breegul Blaster allows you to set up some smaller traps and tech coverage that can also stance shift into its gun mode to use as a combo tool. Banjo's neutral is primarily made up of attempting to use his few safe pokes in Forward Tilt and Down Tilt to outrange the opponent, as well as utilizing the previously mentioned Rear Egg to make some of his options generally safer. Banjo primarily gets kill through either using Down Throw into Up Tilt for fast mashes and Up Smash for slow mashes, as well as spacing with moves like Forward Aerial and confirming into Wonderwing

Overall, despite Banjo's array of tools, he mostly centralizes around a zoning/trapping game due to the absurd strength of Rear Egg - however, it's also due to the generally poor quality of some of his other tools. One of Banjo's least desirable attributes is his safety on shield, as he only has 1 normal that's less than -10 on shield. This leads to him having issues when it comes to safely throwing out moves, as many of his moves can be easily punished on shield if not perfectly spaced by the Banjo player. As well, he struggles with damage output, as many of his moves output low damage and don't have any significant combos out of them. The main two options he has to alleviate this are combos with his two projectiles - however, the two both encourage very different styles of play, with Rear Egg encouraging a less aggressive and more zoning playstyle, while Egg Firing/Breegul Blaster requires you to make a commitment and go in to hit combos with the gun stance.

Banjo occupies a similar space to characters like Snake or Rob, but with significantly worse normals and damage in exchange for some more specific niche tech and a few extra bonuses. If you're willing to put up with that to use some of his better tools, then Banjo is the character for you.

Summary

Banjo & Kazooie is a jack of all trades, master of none with a strong emphasis on zoning and trapping.
Pros	Cons
Excellent Projectiles: Strong moves like Rear Egg and Egg Firing/Breegul Blaster give banjo a pretty decent zoning game overall. Lots of Depth: Banjo's niche tech in the form of KFC (Kazooie Fast Cancel) and various optimizations to Grenade play give banjo a lot of depth to explore, making him a labber's dream. Good Survival: Banjo's pretty high weight, multiple jumps, and excellent recovery make it very hard for him to die at early percents and allow him to consistently survive to percents around 140 and 150.	Poor Damage: Banjo struggles with a lack of significant damage output in many matchups and a generally poor advantage, meaning he has to win much more neutral than the opponent to get anything done. Unsafe on Shield: Very few of Banjo's moves are safe on shield, making them very hard to throw out in neutral. Bad Anti-Airs: Banjo has issues hitting characters out of the air, as his Up Aerial has very little reward on hit and his Up Tilt has a criminally small hitbox.

Normal Moves

Jab

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Jab 1	2.2	4-6	28	361/180	-20 to -18	N/A
Jab 2	2.2	4-6	25	361/180	-17 to -15	N/A
Jab 3	3.8	5-7	32	74	-21 to -19	N/A
Rapid Jab	0.4	2/4/6/8/10/12/14/2/4/6/8/10/12/14	17	361	N/A	N/A
Rapid Jab Finisher	1.6	7-8	42	50	-31 to -30	N/A

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Jab 1	20/18/30	26/24	N/A	N/A	3
Jab 2	22/20/26	26/24	N/A	N/A	3
Jab 3	72	98	N/A	N/A	5
Rapid Jab	16/12/10	10	N/A	N/A	3
Rapid Jab Finisher	98	66	N/A	N/A	3

Forward Tilt

/ + (angleable)

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
9.0/7.0	7-9	29	46	-12 to -10/-14 to -12	N/A

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
42		82	N/A	N/A	9/7

Can be angled Up/Down

Up Tilt

+

File:SSBU BanjoKazooieUTilt 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
10.0	11-14	32	86	-10 to -7	N/A

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
42		119	N/A	N/A	10

Down Tilt

+

File:SSBU BanjoKazooieDTilt 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Clean	5.0/6.0	12-17	38	32	-19 to -14	N/A
Late	3.0/4.0	18-21	38	32	-15 to -12/-14 to -11	N/A

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Clean	64		74/82	N/A	N/A	6
Late	62		78/84	N/A	N/A	4/5

Dash Attack

while dashing or running

File:SSBU BanjoKazooieDashAttack 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Clean	12.0	9-12	37	62	-16 to -13	N/A
Late	8.0	13-20	37	62	-15 to -8	N/A

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Clean	74		72	N/A	N/A	11
Late	58		42	N/A	N/A	8

Smash Attacks

Forward Smash

/ +

Somehow Kazooie is okay with all of this

File:SSBU BanjoKazooieFSmash 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
16.024 charged	19-21	53	361	-22 to -20-18 to -16 charged	N/A

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
36		97	N/A	N/A	115 charged

Up Smash

+

File:SSBU BanjoKazooieUSmash 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Scoop	1.01.5 charged	9-10	66	140	-54 to -53-54 to -53 charged	N/A
Multihits	1.52.25 charged	13-25	66	367/110/130	-50 to -38-49 to -37 charged	N/A
Final Hit	3.65.4 charged	26-27	66	88	-35 to -34-34 to -33 charged	N/A

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Scoop	110 FKB	100	N/A	N/A	22 charged
Multihits	10 FKB/30 FKB/60 FKB	100	N/A	N/A	22 charged
Final Hit	76	156	N/A	N/A	43 charged

Down Smash

+

File:SSBU BanjoKazooieDSmash 0 hb.webm

DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
15.022.5 charged	13-17	47	48	-23 to -19-18 to -14 charged	N/A

Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
62		78	N/A	N/A	105 charged

Aerials

Neutral Aerial

Airborne

File:SSBU BanjoKazooieNAir 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Multihits x7	0.8	10 - 11/13 - 14/16 - 17/19 - 20/22 - 23/25 - 26	48	48/335	-14	N/A
Multihits 1	0.8	10 - 11/13 - 14/16 - 17/19 - 20/22 - 23/25 - 26	48	220/140	-14	N/A
Multihits 2	0.8	10 - 11/13 - 14/16 - 17/19 - 20/22 - 23/25 - 26	48	130	-14	N/A
Final Hit	4.2	31-32	48	48	-13	N/A

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Multihits x7	60 FKB/40 FKB	100	16	1-9, 39+	2
Multihits 1	40 FKB	100	16	1-9, 39+	2
Multihits 2	75 FKB	100	16	1-9, 39+	2
Final Hit	84	68	16	1-9, 39+	3

Forward Aerial

Airborne +

File:SSBU BanjoKazooieFAir 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Clean	15.0	15-17	52	44	-6	N/A
Late	12.0	18	52	44	-6	N/A

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	Fixed KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun	Shieldlag	Bonus Shield Damage	Direct Hitbox	Clang ReboundThe type of interaction when a hitbox interacts with another hitbox Rebound interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, causing the rebound property if the hitbox doesn't deal over 9.0% damage than the opposing hitbox it is clanking with. Trample interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't cause the rebound property. Transcendent cannot interact with other hitboxes. No Stop interacts by clanking with other hitboxes, but doesn't stop being active. Unique to Mii Gunner's Grenade Launch.	Rehit	Hitlag Multiplier	SDI Multiplier
Clean	36		86	11	1-2, 37+	5
Late	34		84	11	1-2, 37+	5

Back Aerial

Airborne +

File:SSBU BanjoKazooieBAir 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Hit 1	1.6	8-9	44	367/366/110/180	-16	N/A
Hit 2	1.6	12-13	44	367/366/190	-16	N/A
Hit 3	4.8	16-17	44	41	-15	N/A

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Hit 1	90 FKB/60 FKB/80 FKB/40 FKB	100	18	1-7, 37+	2
Hit 2	70 FKB/60 FKB/40 FKB	100	18	1-7, 37+	2
Hit 3	48	136	18	1-7, 37+	3

Up Aerial

Airborne +

File:SSBU BanjoKazooieUAir 0 hb.webm

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Hit 1, Wing Sideways	1.6	7	34	100/130/50	-10	N/A
Hit 1, Wing Upwards	1.6	8	34	100/178/2	-10	N/A
Hit 2	5.8	10-9	34	76	-9	N/A

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Hit 1, Wing Sideways	80	30	12	35+	2
Hit 1, Wing Upwards	80/60	30	12	35+	2
Hit 2	42	94	12	35+	3

Down Aerial

Airborne +

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Dive Sweetspot	10.0	15-17	57	270	-23	N/A
Dive Sourspot	10.0	18-45	57	68	-23	N/A
Landing	2.0	1-2	28	54	-23 to -22	N/A

Hit / Hitbox	Base KB	KB Growth	Landing Lag	Autocancel Window	Shieldstun
Dive Sweetspot	20	86	27	55+	4
Dive Sourspot	60	80	27	55+	4
Landing	44	142	N/A	N/A	3

Special Moves

Egg Firing/Breegul Blaster

Hit / HitboxWhich hit timing (such as early or late), or hitbox (such as sweetspot or sourspot) of this move that the data to the right is referring to.	DamageThe raw damage percent value(s) of the listed move that the game calculates damage and staling from.	Frames ActiveThe frames of this move where there are active hitboxes that can affect opponents.	Total FramesThe total number of animation frames for this move. Landing lag for applicable moves will be listed under "Additional Data".	AngleThe launch angle of this move. 0 degrees is directly away from the attacking character, and this value angles up counter-clockwise.	Shield SafetyThe difference between the attacker's endlag and the period that the opponent is in shieldstun. This frame advantage value is based off the assumption that the very first active frame connects with the opponent's shield.	ProtectionAny kind of body part intangibility, invulnerability, or armor that the move has.
Egg Firing	5.4/4.6/3.8Early/Late/Latest	N/A	13-22/23-52/53-102	361	NaN5/3/0/NaN5/3/0	N/A
Eggs 1-6	2.4	N/A	428 Kazooie	86/361	-13	N/A
Eggs 7-12	1.6	N/A	428 Kazooie	86/361	-13	N/A
Eggs 13+	0.8	N/A	428 Kazooie	86/361	-13	N/A