DIO

**Weight class** | Heavy

**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 and Spinel 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.

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.

At some point before the events of BeatdownBound, Spinel is recruited to DIO's cause. 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.

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.

## Palette swap

1. "Ruler of The World" Standard
2. "Egyptian Night" Based on DIO's recolor in his Statue Legend figure
3. "Joestar Shadow" Based on DIO's recolor in his Super Action Statue figure
4. "The Manipulator" Based on DIO's recolor in JOJO A-GO!GO!
5. "WRYYYYYYY" Based on DIO's recolor in *The Faraway Journey, Farewell Friends* in the Anime
6. "Secret of his Stand" Based on DIO's recolor in *DIO's World, Part 7* in the Manga
7. "Pissed Me Off" Based on Jotaro Kujo
8. "The Diary of DIO" Based on Araki's cover for *JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Over Heaven*
9. "Gravity" Based on Enrico Pucci
10. "From the Shadows" Shadow DIO

#### The World

1. "Muda" Standard
2. "Big Fists" Based on The World's recolor in its Sofubi Figure.
3. "Fast and Precise" Based on The World's recolor in its alternate stand card in the Anime
4. "Master of Time" Based on The World's recolor in JOJO A-GO!GO!
5. "8 SECONDS" Based on The World's recolor in *The Faraway Journey, Farewell Friends* in the Anime
6. "The Mystery Stand" Based on The World's recolor in its Kotobukiya figure
7. "The Same Stand" Based on Star Platinum
8. "Carved in my Stand" Based on Araki's cover for *JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Over Heaven*
9. "Disk Thief" Based on White Snake
10. "From Another Universe" Based on The World's original Manga coloring/THE WORLD

## Screenshots

DIO in the Beatdown LoreDIO's TrophyThe World's Trophy

## 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: Herritage 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.

Strong Bad · John Egbert · Edd · Markiplier · Mama Umbridge · Stephen Quire · Watts & Rosalene · Frisk · Gary Oak · The Thwomps · PeanutButterGamer · Mrs. Mavilda · The Crystal Gems

Unlockables:

Homestar · Karkat Vantas · Vriska Serket · Tom · Matt · Tord · Dan Backslide · Viola · Psycho Dad · Kiran · Stu Pickles · Spamton  · The Batter

*Dangeresque*  · *Eduardo*  · *Darkiplier* ·
*Chara*  · *Ellen*  ·
*Psycho Kid*

Indeterminate:

	+ **Assist Trophies**: Speedwagon
	+ **Bosses**: Vanilla Ice
	+ **Misc.**: The World  · Enya the Hag  · Daniel D. D'Arby  · Terence T. D'Arby