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{{About|friendly versions of enemies that Kirby can summon or recruit|the animal helpers debuting in Kirby's Dream Land 2|[[Animal Friend]]|other helpful characters|[[:Category:Allies]]}}
{{About|friendly versions of enemies that Kirby can summon or recruit|the animal helpers debuting in Kirby's Dream Land 2|[[Animal Friend]]|other helpful characters|[[:Category:Allies]]}}
[[File:Call Helper.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Artwork of [[Kirby]] calling a [[Waddle Doo]] as a '''Helper''' from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''.]]
[[File:Call Helper.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Artwork of [[Kirby]] calling a [[Waddle Doo]] as a '''Helper''' from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''.]]
{{Quote|This character is called a helper. He'll be a big help to Kirby.|Tutorial from [[Beginner's Room|The Beginner's Show]], in ''Kirby Super Star''}}
{{Quote|This character is called a helper. He'll be a big help to Kirby.|Tutorial from [[Beginner's Room|The Beginner's Show]], in ''Kirby Super Star''}}
'''Helpers''' (also called '''Allies''' and '''Friends''') are friendly counterparts of enemies that assist [[Kirby]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' and ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.  
'''Helpers''' (also called '''Allies''' and '''Friends''') are friendly counterparts of enemies that assist [[Kirby]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' and ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. They are considered a type of [[Copy Ability#Special Abilities|Special Ability]].


==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby Super Star''/''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
{{quote|When Kirby has copied an ability, he can produce a helper. The helper becomes Kirby's ally and will help him defeat any enemy that stands in his way.|''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' manual}}
{{quote|When Kirby has copied an ability, he can produce a helper. The helper becomes Kirby's ally and will help him defeat any enemy that stands in his way.|''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' manual}}
When Kirby possesses a [[Copy Ability]], he may create a helper, but loses the ability in the process. However, in want of a Copy Ability, Kirby can use the [[Normal Beam]] to transform the helper into an item yielding the ability that was used in its creation, allowing Kirby to regain it. If Kirby attempts to call forth a Helper when there is already one in existence, he instead tosses his ability away in item form, allowing the current Helper to transform into a new one when it touches the item. In ''Kirby Super Star'', creating a Helper is the only way for Kirby to manually remove his ability, while in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' he can also remove it by creating an [[Ability Star]], evading the creation of a Helper.
When Kirby possesses a [[Copy Ability]], he may create a helper, but loses the ability in the process. However, in want of a Copy Ability, Kirby can use the [[Normal Beam]] to transform the helper into an item yielding the ability that was used in its creation, allowing Kirby to regain it. If Kirby attempts to call forth a Helper when there is already one in existence, he instead tosses his ability away in item form, allowing the current Helper to transform into a new one when it touches the item. In ''Kirby Super Star'', creating a Helper is the only way for Kirby to manually remove his ability, while in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' he can also remove it by creating an [[Ability Star]], evading the creation of a Helper.


Helpers follow the player around and attack any enemies which they encounter. They are usually able to use the same attacks as Kirby can when he possesses their ability, and are capable of jumping in midair or teleporting in order to keep up with him. Although usually controlled by an AI, Helpers can alternatively be controlled by a second player.
Helpers follow the player around and attack any enemies which they encounter. They are usually able to use the same attacks as Kirby can when he possesses their ability, but can use them underwater and are capable of jumping in midair or teleporting in order to keep up with him. Although usually controlled by an AI, Helpers can alternatively be controlled by a second player. They will always have one reoccurring color scheme to differentiate them from the enemy variants.


Kirby's current Helper possesses its own, separate health bar. The health bar can be refilled by having the Helper pick up [[food]] or touching it shortly after Kirby himself does so. When a Helper's health runs out, it flashes and begins to explode. During this period, touching any enemy that yields an ability transforms the Helper into a new one that possesses the respective Copy Ability, instantly restoring all its health and keeping it from exploding. Alternatively, tossing a different Copy Ability at a Helper to transform it also heals it completely.
Kirby's current Helper possesses its own, separate health bar. The health bar can be refilled by having the Helper pick up [[food]] or [[Face-to-Face|touching it]] shortly after Kirby himself does so. When a Helper's health runs out, it flashes and begins to explode. During this period, touching any enemy that yields an ability transforms the Helper into a new one that possesses the respective Copy Ability, instantly restoring all its health and keeping it from exploding. Alternatively, tossing a different Copy Ability at a Helper to transform it also heals it completely.


Helpers can be stolen by a [[Tac]] just like Copy Abilities. If it does, the player's helper disappears.       
Helpers can be stolen by a [[Tac]] just like Copy Abilities. If it does, the player's helper disappears.       
''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' introduces two additional modes where Helpers feature outside the context of being summoned to help Kirby:
*[[Meta Knightmare Ultra]] gives [[Meta Knight]] the Knight Call move, which summons Blade Knight or Sword Knight, effectively providing helpers but for Meta Knight.
*[[Helper to Hero]] is a [[Boss Endurance]] mode with only helpers as playable characters. Notably this mode also includes Sword Knight, featuring a slightly modified Sword moveset.


====List of Helpers====
====List of Helpers====
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Bio Spark Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Bio Spark Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Bio Spark Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Bio Spark Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Bio Spark Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Bio Spark Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Bio Spark Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Ninja]]
|[[Ninja]]
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Birdon Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Birdon Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Birdon Sprite 1.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Birdon Sprite 1.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Birdon Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Birdon Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Birdon Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Wing]]
|[[Wing]]
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|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Blade Knight Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Blade Knight Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Blade Knight Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Blade Knight Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Blade Knight Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Blade Knight Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Blade Knight Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Sword]]
|[[Sword]]
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|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Bonkers Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Bonkers Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Bonkers Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Bonkers Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Bonkers Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Bonkers Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Bonkers Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Hammer]]
|[[Hammer]]
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|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Bugzzy Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Bugzzy Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Bugzzy Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Bugzzy Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Bugzzy Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Bugzzy Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Bugzzy Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Suplex]]
|[[Suplex]]
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|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Burnin Leo Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Burnin Leo Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Burning Leo Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Burning Leo Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Burning Leo Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Burning Leo Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Burning Leo Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Fire]]
|[[Fire]]
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|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Capsule J Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Capsule J Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Capsule J Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Capsule J Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Capsule J2 Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Capsule J2 Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Capsule J2 Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Jet]]
|[[Jet]]
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|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Chilly Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Chilly Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Chilly Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Chilly Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Chilly Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Chilly Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Chilly Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Ice]]
|[[Ice]]
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|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Gim Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Gim Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Gim Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Gim Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Gim Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Gim Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Gim Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Yo-yo]]
|[[Yo-yo]]
|-
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Knuckle Joe Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Knuckle Joe Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Knuckle Joe Sprite 2.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Knuckle Joe Sprite 2.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Knuckle Joe Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Knuckle Joe Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Knuckle Joe Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Fighter]]
|[[Fighter]]
|-
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Parasol Waddle Dee Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Parasol Waddle Dee Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Parasol Waddle Dee Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Parasol Waddle Dee Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Parasol Waddle Dee Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Parasol Waddle Dee Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Parasol Waddle Dee Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Parasol]]
|[[Parasol]]
|-
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Plasma Wisp Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Plasma Wisp Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Plasma Wisp Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Plasma Wisp Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Plasma Wisp Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Plasma Wisp Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Plasma Wisp Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Plasma]]
|[[Plasma]]
|-
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Poppy Bros Jr Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Poppy Bros Jr Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Poppy Bros Jr Sprite 2.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Poppy Bros Jr Sprite 2.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Poppy Bros Jr Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Poppy Bros Jr Helper sprite.png]][[File:Poppy Bros Jr alternate color KSSU.png]]
|[[Bomb]]
|[[Bomb]]
|-
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Rocky Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Rocky Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Rocky Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Rocky Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Rocky Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Rocky Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Rocky Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Stone]]
|[[Stone]]
|-
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Simirror Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Simirror Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Simirror Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Simirror Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Simirror Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Simirror Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Simirror Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Mirror]]
|[[Mirror]]
|-
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Sir Kibble Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Sir Kibble Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Sir Kibble Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Sir Kibble Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Sir Kibble Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Sir Kibble Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Sir Kibble Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Cutter]]
|[[Cutter]]
|-
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Tac Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Tac Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Tac Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Tac Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Tac Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Tac Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Tac Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Copy]]
|[[Copy]]
|-
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Waddle Doo Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Waddle Doo Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Waddle Doo Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Waddle Doo Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Waddle Doo Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Waddle Doo Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Waddle Doo Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Beam]]
|[[Beam]]
|-
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Wheelie Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Wheelie Icon.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Wheelie Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Wheelie Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Wheelie Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Wheelie Helper sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Wheelie Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Wheel]]
|[[Wheel]]
|-
|-
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|align=center|[[File:KSS Starship Helper Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSS Starship Helper Sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Starship Helper sprite.png]]
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Starship Helper sprite.png]]
|[[Starship]]
|[[Starship]]*
|-
|[[Sword Knight]]<br><small>''(Ultra only)''</small>
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Sword Knight pause icon.png]]
|align=center|N/A
|align=center|[[File:KSSU Sword Knight Sprite (purple).png]][[File:KSSU Sword Knight Helper to Hero sprite.png]]
|[[Sword]]**
|-
!colspan=5|Notes
|-
|style=max-width:386px colspan=5|* The Starship Helper can only be summoned to help Kirby in co-op mode, and only in the battles against the [[Galactic Nova]] and [[Kabula]].<br>** Sword Knight cannot help Kirby, only featuring as a possible helper in Meta Knightmare Ultra (in response to Knight Call) and in Helper to Hero. The playable Sword Knight in Helper to Hero also has a modified Sword moveset including Meta Knight's upwards thrust attack.
|}
|}


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It is possible for Kirby to inhale his friends and use them as projectiles, or swallow them to gain their ability.
It is possible for Kirby to inhale his friends and use them as projectiles, or swallow them to gain their ability.


Friends who are KO'd will lie on the ground until revived, unless they fall to a hazard or are underwater, in which case they will be removed from the stage shortly thereafter (or instantaneously if [[Crusher|crushed]]). To revive a friend, the player can press and hold X (or the Up button when holding the Joy-Con sideways). After a few seconds, the friend gets revived by whichever character the player was using at that time with half their stamina.
Friends who are KO'd will lie on the ground until revived, unless they fall to a hazard or go off-screen, in which case they will be removed from the stage shortly thereafter (or instantaneously if [[Crusher|crushed]]). To revive a friend, the player can press and hold X (or the Up button when holding the Joy-Con sideways). After a few seconds, the friend gets revived by whichever character the player was using at that time with half their stamina.


If a friend is left KO'd when going through a doorway, that friend will be revived in the next area, though with minimal Stamina. This can be used in certain situations to save a friend that has been felled by a hazard or while underwater to save them before they are removed. KO'd allies will also be revived with minimal Stamina if sent flying by certain Boss moves, such as [[Whispy Woods]]' jump mid-fight.
If a friend is left KO'd when going through a doorway, that friend will be revived in the next area, though with minimal Stamina. This can be used in certain situations to save a friend that has been felled by a hazard or while underwater to save them before they are removed. KO'd allies will also be revived with minimal Stamina if sent flying by certain Boss moves, such as [[Whispy Woods]]' jump mid-fight.
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===Helper===
===Helper===
{{names
{{names
|ja=ヘルパー
|jaR=Herupā
|jaM=Helper
|es=Ayudante
|es=Ayudante
|esM=Helper
|esM=Helper
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|koR=Helpeo
|koR=Helpeo
|koM=Helper
|koM=Helper
|pt=Ajudante
|ptM=Helper
}}
}}


===Friend===
===Friend===
{{Names
{{Names
|ja=フレンズヘルパー
|jaR=Furenzu Herupā
|jaM=Friends Helper
|es=Amigo
|es=Amigo
|esM=Friend
|esM=Friend
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|koM=Friends
|koM=Friends
}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{Navbox-Characters}}
{{Navbox-Characters}}
{{Navbox-Copy Abilities}}
{{Navbox-KSS/KSSU}}
{{Navbox-KSS/KSSU}}
{{Navbox-KSA}}
{{Navbox-KSA}}
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[[Category:Kirby Super Star]]
[[Category:Kirby Super Star]]
[[Category:Kirby Super Star Ultra]]
[[Category:Kirby Super Star Ultra]]
[[Category:Special Abilities]]
[[Category:Helpers|*]]

Latest revision as of 22:17, 5 January 2024

This article is about friendly versions of enemies that Kirby can summon or recruit. For the animal helpers debuting in Kirby's Dream Land 2, see Animal Friend. For other helpful characters, see Category:Allies.

Helpers (also called Allies and Friends) are friendly counterparts of enemies that assist Kirby in Kirby Super Star, Kirby Super Star Ultra and Kirby Star Allies. They are considered a type of Special Ability.

Artwork of Kirby calling a Waddle Doo as a Helper from Kirby Super Star Ultra.
“ This character is called a helper. He'll be a big help to Kirby. ”
— Tutorial from The Beginner's Show, in Kirby Super Star

Game appearancesEdit

Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star UltraEdit

“ When Kirby has copied an ability, he can produce a helper. The helper becomes Kirby's ally and will help him defeat any enemy that stands in his way. ”
— Kirby Super Star manual

When Kirby possesses a Copy Ability, he may create a helper, but loses the ability in the process. However, in want of a Copy Ability, Kirby can use the Normal Beam to transform the helper into an item yielding the ability that was used in its creation, allowing Kirby to regain it. If Kirby attempts to call forth a Helper when there is already one in existence, he instead tosses his ability away in item form, allowing the current Helper to transform into a new one when it touches the item. In Kirby Super Star, creating a Helper is the only way for Kirby to manually remove his ability, while in Kirby Super Star Ultra he can also remove it by creating an Ability Star, evading the creation of a Helper.

Helpers follow the player around and attack any enemies which they encounter. They are usually able to use the same attacks as Kirby can when he possesses their ability, but can use them underwater and are capable of jumping in midair or teleporting in order to keep up with him. Although usually controlled by an AI, Helpers can alternatively be controlled by a second player. They will always have one reoccurring color scheme to differentiate them from the enemy variants.

Kirby's current Helper possesses its own, separate health bar. The health bar can be refilled by having the Helper pick up food or touching it shortly after Kirby himself does so. When a Helper's health runs out, it flashes and begins to explode. During this period, touching any enemy that yields an ability transforms the Helper into a new one that possesses the respective Copy Ability, instantly restoring all its health and keeping it from exploding. Alternatively, tossing a different Copy Ability at a Helper to transform it also heals it completely.

Helpers can be stolen by a Tac just like Copy Abilities. If it does, the player's helper disappears.

Kirby Super Star Ultra introduces two additional modes where Helpers feature outside the context of being summoned to help Kirby:

  • Meta Knightmare Ultra gives Meta Knight the Knight Call move, which summons Blade Knight or Sword Knight, effectively providing helpers but for Meta Knight.
  • Helper to Hero is a Boss Endurance mode with only helpers as playable characters. Notably this mode also includes Sword Knight, featuring a slightly modified Sword moveset.

List of HelpersEdit

Helpers in Kirby Super Star/Kirby Super Star Ultra  
Name Icon Appearance Copy Ability
Kirby Super Star Kirby Super Star Ultra
Bio Spark        Ninja
Birdon        Wing
Blade Knight        Sword
Bonkers        Hammer
Bugzzy        Suplex
Burning Leo        Fire
Capsule J /
Capsule J2 		       Jet
Chilly        Ice
Gim        Yo-yo
Knuckle Joe        Fighter
Parasol W. Dee        Parasol
Plasma Wisp        Plasma
Poppy Bros. Jr.        Bomb
Rocky        Stone
Simirror        Mirror
Sir Kibble        Cutter
Tac        Copy
Waddle Doo        Beam
Wheelie        Wheel
Starship Helper       Starship*
Sword Knight
(Ultra only) 		  N/A    Sword**
Notes
* The Starship Helper can only be summoned to help Kirby in co-op mode, and only in the battles against the Galactic Nova and Kabula.
** Sword Knight cannot help Kirby, only featuring as a possible helper in Meta Knightmare Ultra (in response to Knight Call) and in Helper to Hero. The playable Sword Knight in Helper to Hero also has a modified Sword moveset including Meta Knight's upwards thrust attack.

Kirby Star AlliesEdit

Helpers return in Kirby Star Allies (which are known as Friends). Instead of needing to give up Kirby's Copy Ability like in Kirby Super Star and its remake, Kirby uses a special item known as a Friend Heart to make friends and up to three can be recruited at any time. As Friends, they will be color coded by player order, and use the same headgear that Kirby does. In addition, they can combine their powers together and with Kirby to perform a Friend Ability, and can be controlled by up to 3 extra players. While CPU friends are following Kirby, he can jump onto their backs and control them directly if need be. If Kirby has an ability and no CPU Friends with him, an extra player joining will force Kirby to give up his ability and turn it into a Friend.

It is possible for Kirby to inhale his friends and use them as projectiles, or swallow them to gain their ability.

Friends who are KO'd will lie on the ground until revived, unless they fall to a hazard or go off-screen, in which case they will be removed from the stage shortly thereafter (or instantaneously if crushed). To revive a friend, the player can press and hold X (or the Up button when holding the Joy-Con sideways). After a few seconds, the friend gets revived by whichever character the player was using at that time with half their stamina.

If a friend is left KO'd when going through a doorway, that friend will be revived in the next area, though with minimal Stamina. This can be used in certain situations to save a friend that has been felled by a hazard or while underwater to save them before they are removed. KO'd allies will also be revived with minimal Stamina if sent flying by certain Boss moves, such as Whispy Woods' jump mid-fight.

List of FriendsEdit

Standard Friends in Kirby Star Allies  
Name Appearance Ability Mid-Boss? Name Appearance Ability Mid-Boss?
Beetley   Beetle   Gim   Yo-Yo  
Bio Spark   Ninja   Jammerjab   Staff  
Birdon   Wing   Knuckle Joe   Fighter  
Blade Knight   Sword   NESP   ESP  
Bonkers   Hammer   Parasol Waddle Dee   Parasol  
Broom Hatter   Cleaning   Plugg   Plasma  
Bugzzy   Suplex   Poppy Bros. Jr.   Bomb  
Burning Leo   Fire   Rocky   Stone  
Chef Kawasaki   Cook   Sir Kibble   Cutter  
Chilly   Ice   Vividria   Artist  
Como   Spider   Waddle Doo   Beam  
Driblee   Water   Wester   Whip  

VideosEdit
Load video
YouTube
Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Helpers

See alsoEdit

Names in other languagesEdit

HelperEdit

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ヘルパー
Herupā 		Helper
Dutch Bondgenoot Ally
French Acolyte Sidekick
German Helfer Helper
Italian Aiutante Helper
Korean 헬퍼
Helpeo 		Helper
Portuguese Ajudante Helper
Russian Помощник
Pomoshchnik 		Helper
Spanish Ayudante Helper


FriendEdit

Language Name Meaning
Japanese フレンズヘルパー
Furenzu Herupā 		Friends Helper
Dutch Vriend Friend
French Ami Friend
German Freund Friend
Italian Amico Friend
Korean 프렌즈
Peurenjeu 		Friends
Spanish Amigo Friend
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