DIO

Dio Brando, better known as DIO, is the main antagonist and an upcoming character. in Smash Bros Lawl Beatdown
==Description==
DIO is the main antagonist of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders. Initially becoming Jonathan Joestar's adoptive brother, his attempts to usurp the Joestar fortune lead to him becoming a vampire hellbent on taking over the world with an army of Zombies. After being foiled by Jonathan, he kills his brother and steals his body, hiding in the ocean for 100 years and having the power of Stands unlocked by Enya the Hag.
DIO is arrogant, ambitious and pure evil. As described by Speedwagon, he's evil to his very core. DIO sees himself above humanity, and knows exactly how to manipulate humans into doing whatever he wants. He enjoys toying with his enemies because he knows that between his vampiric powers and his stand, The World, he is extremely powerful.
==In Smash Bros Lawl Beatdown==
===Role in the Beatdown Lore===
DIO is the main antagonist within the Beatdown Lore, having manipulated Tord, Dan Backslide, Psycho Dad, The Thwomps, Mrs. Mavilda, Spinel, Roman Torchwick and Neopolitan to become his minions, housing all of them in his hideout in the city.
The earliest known activity from DIO was his recruitment of Tord to his forces, with DIO explaining that the wanted posters showed that he would be reliable to send out as a marksman and a thief. Tord would be the first to be implanted with DIO's fleshbud. Tord would be sent to collect money to garner the attention of greedy humans. DIO also establishes a hideout in the city, which becomes his base of operations. DIO's investigation of the world begins with him targeting the Sigmund Corporation and their memory altering technology, brought on when he discovers that Tord has no recollection of the events of The End. DIO eventually finds a handful of loyal stand users, including the D'Arby brothers and Enya the Hag (who he recalls being dead), which also brings forth his desire to see Enrico Pucci again. DIO also discovers that his stand, The World, can be seen by Tord, a non-stand user. 
DIO begins making a move to grow his group by recruiting Dan Backslide after he was booted from Gaston's tavern. Promises of money and a flesh bud sealed Dan's fate. With Dan in tow, DIO uses Jonathan's stand to see Psycho Dad and sets his sights on him as a new follower. DIO eventually recruits Psycho Dad and implants him with a bud as well. Tord makes sure to do reconnaissance for DIO, giving him information on the new fighters in the Beatdown Mansion. At some point, DIO would also partner with Headmaster Galvatron as the two share resources while being suspicious of each other. After Tord was sent to raid the mansion, DIO conversed with Galvatron and reminded him that he will not hesitate to strike if he is betrayed. With Tord's documents in hand, DIO sees his true plan take shape as information on the universes is in his hands. He sends Tord out to continue his petty crimes, while taking time to look over vital new intel. DIO also discovers the identity of Ozpin, marking him a major threat.
Mrs. Mavilda is fetched by Dan and Psycho Dad, and is made a follower of DIO when implanted with a bud. When seeing the expansion of the world, during the daylight DIO also sends Tord, Psycho Dad and Dan out to recruit The Thwomps. Later, when sending them out to investigate the abandoned house, the discovery of Kiran and The Order of Heroes intrigued DIO due to the power to summon beings from other worlds. He also sent Dan out to recruit Spinel to his cause as well, implanting her gem with a bud and making her another ally.
After the incident involving Mavilda and Shaggy at Mr. Nezzer’s chocolate factory, DIO receives a call from Waternoose. DIO laments Waternoose’s humanly greed, and offers further resources from the world of Beatdown be sent to the Chocolate Cronies- more Dust and money- in exchange for further compliance within their alliance. DIO reminds Waternoose that he has the final say in the alliance, and Waternoose complies. While the Dust would be brought to the factory, Waternoose would hold onto the money sent for safe keeping in the basement. This money would be stolen by Ole Anderson after he invades the abandoned factory and kills Sixshot. 
During the events of BeatdownBound, DIO has another meeting with Galvatron and Waternoose and promises more supplies while tiptoeing around his real goals with Galvatron. He tells Tord that every one of his henchmen have a role to play, and sends Tord off on another mission. Tord also discovers intel DIO has regarding a figure with dark hair and a green cloak. At some point in time as well, DIO asked Tord to recruit D Kess to his cause, but he refused and ended up fighting Tord instead. Because of this, DIO told Tord to kill Kess for disrespecting him, tracking him at Lawlcatraz. Not only did they defeat Kesslossus, but they managed to free Roman Torchwick and Neopolitan, recruiting them to DIO's cause. 
DIO emerges from the shadows for the first time when Tord was defeated and captured by The Crystal Gems. DIO advised against a battle and, when Amethyst challenged him, she was poofed as he stopped time and threw knives at her. DIO took back Tord and even had The World go toe-to-toe with Garnet before he left the scene.
==Moveset ==
===Ground attacks===
Attack 	Description 	Damage
Neutral attack	 	
Down tilt 	 	
Down smash 	 	
Forward tilt 	DIO chops his hand downwards.	13
Forward smash 	 	
Up tilt 	 	
Up smash 	 	
Dash attack 	 	
=== Aerial attack===
Attack 	Description	Damage
Neutral aerial	 	
Forward aerial	 	
Back aerial 	 	
Up aerial 	 	
Down aerial 	 	
===Grab and throw===
Attack 	Description 	Damage
Grab 	The World extends its arm from behind DIO and grabs the opponent. 	
Pummel 	 	
Forward throw	 	
Back throw 	DIO teleports (by stopping time) behind the opponent, then backhanded smacks them away.	
Up throw 	 	
Down throw 	 	
=== Other attacks===
Attack 	Description	Damage
Floor attack	 	
Trip attack 	 	
Ledge attack	 	
==The World==
===Ground attacks===
Attack 	Description 	Damage
Neutral attack	 	
Down tilt 	 	
Down smash 	The World kicks directly at the ground. 	19%
Forward tilt 	The World brings out two rapid punches, with DIO saying "MUDA MUDA!"	5%, 4%
Forward smash 	 	
Up tilt 	 	
Up smash 	 	
Dash attack 	The World chops its arm down. 	
=== Aerial attack===
Attack 	Description 	Damage
Neutral aerial	 	
Forward aerial	The World punches forward, while DIO yells "DIE!"	16%
Back aerial 	 	
Up aerial 	 	
Down aerial 	 	
===Grab and throw===
Attack 	Description	Damage
Grab 	 	
Pummel 	 	
Forward throw	 	
Back throw 	 	
Up throw 	 	
Down throw 	 	
=== Other attacks===
Attack 	Description	Damage
Floor attack	 	
Trip attack 	 	
Ledge attack	 	
=== Special moves===
Attack 	Name	Description
Standard special	 	
Side special 	 	
Up special 	 	
Down special 	 	
Final Smash 	 	
===Misc. ===
Misc. 	Description	Description 	Description	
On-Screen Appearance	 	 	 	
Taunts 	Up 	DIO Raises his arms and says "Oh? You're approaching me?"	 	
Taunts 	Side 	 	 	
Taunts 	Down 	 	 	
Idle poses 	 	 	 	
Victory theme 	 	 	 	
Victory pose 	1 	 	 	
Victory pose 	2 	 	 	
Victory pose 	3 	 	 	
Victory pose 	Lose pose 	 	 	
===Extras===
Extras 	Description	Description	Description
Sleep 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
Dance 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
Attraction 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
Stun/Shield Break 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
Lawl Food 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
Memory Distortion 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
Mobius Double Reacharound 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
Rejuvenated Form 	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
Animal Form (Lawl Nova) 	TBA 	TBA 	
Art (Lawl Nova) 	TBA 	TBA 	
Joel’s Bob Ross Art (Lawl Nova)	TBA 	TBA 	TBA
==Classic Mode==
DIO appears as a "pre-boss" fight in Classic Mode, being potentially faced after the rival battle but before the Boss Battle. Currently, he is the only revealed character that can serve as a random pre-boss.
===Classic Structure===
*Team Battle Teammates: TBA
*Special Dialogue: TBA
*Mid-Rival: TBA
*Rival: TBA
*Boss: Vanilla Ice
*Credits theme: TBA
===Pre-Battle Dialogue===
====As a Pre-Boss====
===== VS Edd =====
*DIO: Foolish human! I, am DIO!
*EDD: Can I call you Darla?
*DIO: ??? You dare mock me..?
== Gallery ==
=== Palette swap ===
#"Ruler of The World" Standard
#"Egyptian Night" Based on DIO's recolor in his Statue Legend figure
#"Joestar Shadow" Based on DIO's recolor in his Super Action Statue figure
#"The Manipulator" Based on DIO's recolor in JOJO A-GO!GO!
#"WRYYYYYYY" Based on DIO's recolor in The Faraway Journey, Farewell Friends in the Anime
#"Secret of his Stand" Based on DIO's recolor in DIO's World, Part 7 in the Manga
#"Pissed Me Off" Based on Jotaro Kujo
#"The Diary of DIO" Based on Araki's cover for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Over Heaven
#"Gravity" Based on Enrico Pucci
#"From the Shadows" Shadow DIO
====The World====
#"Muda" Standard
#"Big Fists" Based on The World's recolor in its Sofubi Figure.
#"Fast and Precise" Based on The World's recolor in its alternate stand card in the Anime
#"Master of Time" Based on The World's recolor in JOJO A-GO!GO!
#"8 SECONDS" Based on The World's recolor in The Faraway Journey, Farewell Friends in the Anime
#"The Mystery Stand" Based on The World's recolor in its Kotobukiya figure
#"The Same Stand" Based on Star Platinum
#"Carved in my Stand" Based on Araki's cover for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Over Heaven
#"Disk Thief" Based on White Snake
#"From Another Universe" Based on The World's original Manga coloring/THE WORLD
=== Screenshots ===
File:DIOTrophy.png|DIO's Trophy
File:TheWorldTrophy.png|The World's Trophy
==Video==
==Trivia==
* DIO also appears in Smash Bros. Lawl Nova as an Assist Trophy.
*DIO's first ever appearance was in Dan Backslide's outro, and his proper playable reveal was in Classic Mode. This is the longest gap between a character tease and reveal in Beatdown.
*DIO's render is based on the cover of Volume 27 of the Manga. This render was also used in the fighting game Eyes Of Heaven.
**Likewise, The World's render is based on it's full page spread in DIO's World, Part 6, before it counter-attacked Hierophant Green.
*Like Ruby Rose, DIO's idle is based on his appearance in a fighting game, namely JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Heritage for the Future.
*DIO's English voice actor has had a plethora of roles in Fire Emblem Heroes; which includes Draug, Zeke/Sirius, Hector, Bramimond, Basilio, Brady, Garon and The Death Knight.
**He also shares a Japanese voice actor with Butch from the Pokémon Anime, as well as Navarre, Saber, Lewyn, Pent, Lon'qu, Niles and Seteth in Heroes. He also played Diego Brando in the JoJo fighting games. 
* DIO is one of the the three heaviest fighters revealed so far. The other two being The Thwomps.
Category:JoJo's Bizarre Adventure universe
Category:Characters
Category:Male
Category:Villains
Category:Non-Humans
Category:Playable characters
Category:Characters with Upcoming Movesets
Category:Anime characters
Category:British
Category:Back from the Dead
Category:Memetic
Category:Unknown Status
Category:Heavy