Editing Rainbow Line

{{Infobox-Object
|image=[[File:KCC_RainbowLine_demonstration.png]]
|caption=Kirby making use of a '''Rainbow Line''' in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''
|type=Gameplay object
|function=Used to move Kirby through stages
|found=Drawn by the player
|game=''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''<br>''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''
}}
{{quote|When you slide your stylus across the Touch Screen, you draw a rainbow line. When Kirby rides on rainbow lines, he rolls in the direction the line was drawn.|''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' manual, pg. 8}}
'''Rainbow Lines''' (referred to as '''Rainbow Ropes''' in ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'') are colorful lines drawn by the stylus on the touch-screen of the [[Nintendo DS]] in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'' and on the [[Wii U]] Game Pad in ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''. These lines are drawn by the player using the [[Magical Paintbrush]] in the former game, and by [[Elline]] in the latter. Using these lines, the player can guide [[Kirby]] by creating for him a path to follow, or they can be used to protect him from various hazards such as enemy projectiles, lasers, and [[bottomless pit]]s. Rainbow lines can be drawn anywhere on the screen, except in [[Gray Zone]]s, but careful monitoring of the Ink Gauge is necessary, as if ink runs out, no lines can be drawn. Ink replenishes quickly while Kirby is on the ground, but slowly while suspended in the air or riding rainbow lines. 

==Basics==
Rainbow Lines are mostly used to guide Kirby's movements. Due to Kirby's movement limitations in these games, the lines are his only way to get over walls and open pits. Kirby will follow the direction the line was drawn. Loops can be drawn to speed Kirby up as though a dash move has been activated. Lines drawn too steep will ricochet Kirby's direction of travel. Whenever a second line is drawn the first will begin to disappear quickly.

Using rainbow lines under water inverts the mechanics somewhat. Since Kirby's ball form naturally floats, lines need to be overhead to guide him. In [[Gray Zone]]s, Rainbow Lines cannot be drawn at all. Rainbow Lines can also be used to block wind or currents from contact-activated fans to free Kirby's movements.

===Defense===
Lines can block on-coming projectile attacks from [[Shotzo]]s, [[Flame Shotzo]]s, lasers, and more. Clever use of the ink can both protect Kirby and provide the rail to travel on. Some enemies (like [[Thudd]]) are able to attack through rainbow lines and even destroy them. Of all the boss fights in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', only the [[Drawcia]] battle requires the use of rainbow lines.

==Specifics by game==
===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
Rainbow Lines first appear in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', where they are conjured using the [[Magical Paintbrush]] in order to help Kirby defeat [[Drawcia]]. By default, they resemble colorful lines that follow the shape they are drawn in and continually shift through the colors of the rainbow. Both ends of the lines are indicated with a white glow, which flash orange if the Ink Gauge runs out.

Additional ink types can be unlocked in [[Medal Swap]], which give them unique appearances on both the drawn lines and the Ink Gauge, in addition to changing the sound effects for drawing Rainbow Lines.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=3|Ink Types in ''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' &nbsp;
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!Ink Type
!Description
!Notes
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|[[File:KCC_RainbowLine_demonstration2.png]]<br><center>'''Rainbow Line'''</center>
|A colorful line that continuously shifts through the colors of the rainbow. As the line is drawn using the stylus, it plays a sketching sound effect that is adorned with sparkling sounds. Colorful sparkles are generated when the line disintegrates.
|This is the default ink type, unlocked from the start.
|-
|[[File:KCC_ZebraLine_demonstration.png]]<br><center>'''Zebra Line'''</center>
|A black-and-white line that scrolls through a pattern of black and white segments. Its appearance on the Ink Gauge displays as gray and white. As the line is drawn using the stylus, it plays a magic whistling sound effect. Monochromatic sparkles are generated when the line disintegrates.
|This can be unlocked from the Medal Swap using six [[Medal]]s.
|-
|[[File:KCC_BeadLine_demonstration.png]]<br><center>'''Bead Line'''</center>
|A line resembling a scrolling string of red and yellow beads without any background. Its appearance on the Ink Gauge features a white background. As the line is drawn using the stylus, it plays a wavy, magical sound effect similar to a magic wand. Golden sparkles are generated when the line disintegrates.
|This can be unlocked from the Medal Swap using six [[Medal]]s.
|-
|[[File:KCC_TropicLine_demonstration.png]]<br><center>'''Tropic Line'''</center>
|A yellow line with a repeating pattern of red and blue circles. As the line is drawn using the stylus, it plays a sound resembling the chirping of birds. Red, blue, and yellow sparkles are generated when the line disintegrates.
|This can be unlocked from the Medal Swap using six [[Medal]]s.
|}

====Line Trial====
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'''Line Trial''' is a mode of Rainbow Run in which ink usage must be minimal in order to receive the [[medal]] prizes. The courses are from areas of the main game levels, but replacing the [[World of Drawcia]] with [[Special Course|unlockable courses]]. The top screen replaces the map with a large ink bottle filled with Rainbow styled ink. The bottle has incremental markings on it, to gauge usage.

===''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''===
[[File:KatRC Rainbow Rope.png|thumb|250px|Artwork of Kirby riding a '''Rainbow Rope''' for ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''.]]
In ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'', '''Rainbow Ropes''' serve largely the same purpose as before, but are now painted by [[Elline]] and resemble coiled clay ropes that continually change color. The spin of these ropes also more clearly indicates what direction they will make Kirby travel if he rides them. These slowly lose their color saturation as they begin to wear out, and are quickly overridden if another rainbow rope is drawn through them. Rainbow Ropes are also generally more fragile than rainbow lines in ''Kirby: Canvas Curse'', since a single explosive projectile will destroy them.

In addition to guiding Kirby, rainbow ropes can also be used to build platforms for [[Bandana Waddle Dee|Waddle Dees]] to stand on and jump from. Ink Bottles can also be found in this game, which immediately replenish the Ink Gauge without needing Kirby to land on solid ground. The Rainbow Rope also has unique interactions with Kirby's transformations, which are spelled out in more detail on the [[Kirby Tank]], [[Kirby Submarine]], and [[Kirby Rocket]] pages.

== Trivia ==
*In the official Play Nintendo comic strip titled [[:File:KatRC Comic Mystery Art.png|"Mystery Art"]], Elline's rainbow ropes are mistaken for "colorful poop" by a bystanding [[Waddle Doo]] and [[Cappy]].

== Gallery ==
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KCC Machine Mansion 2.png|Using a Rainbow Line to block a laser in ''Kirby: Canvas Curse''
KCC_RainbowLine_demonstration_2.png|Using a Rainbow Line to write a quick message in ''Kirby: Canvas Curse''
KatRC Rainbow Rope Artwork.png|Artwork of a Rainbow Rope from ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''
KatRC Kirby on a Rainbow Rope.png|Artwork of Kirby riding a rainbow rope while Waddle Dee runs along the ground, from ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''
KatRC Kirby Elline & Bandana W. Dee.png|Artwork of Kirby following a rainbow rope that Elline drew, from ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''
KatRC Kirby Submarine Torpedo Time screenshot 05.png|Using the rainbow rope to redirect [[Kirby Submarine]]'s torpedoes in ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''
KatRC The Final Battle Dark Crafter fight screenshot 05.png|Using the rainbow rope to help [[Kirby Rocket]] land the final hit on [[Dark Crafter]] in ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''
KatRC Ink Bottle screenshot.png|Screenshot of an '''Ink Bottle''', used to replenish ink for the rainbow rope in ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''
KatRC Ink Bottle Artwork.png|Artwork of an Ink Bottle from ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''
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