Beam

Beam
Artwork of Beam Kirby from Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Details
First game	Kirby's Adventure (1993)
Latest game	Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Other game(s)	Kirby Super Star Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Kirby: Canvas Curse Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby Super Star Ultra Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby Fighters Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot Team Kirby Clash Deluxe (as Beam Mage) Kirby Star Allies Super Kirby Clash (as Beam Mage) Kirby Fighters 2 Kirby's Dream Buffet (reference)
Usage type	Unlimited use
Obtained from	Waddle Doo, Laser Ball, Gemra, King Doo, amiibo (Kirby: Planet Robobot): R.O.B.
Obtained by projectiles from	Metal General, Dedede Clone 2.0, Zan Partizanne, Void, Void Soul, Void Termina, Security Force, Shadow Dedede
Power(s)	Attacks with an electric beam; provides Zap Power Effect.
Helper	Waddle Doo
Related to	Flare Beam, Beam Mode, Beam Mage

Beam is a Copy Ability primarily obtained by absorbing an energy beam-using enemy, such as Waddle Doos or Laser Balls, as well as by using Copy Essences. It allows Kirby to perform several electric beam attacks, such as a magical beam whip with a wide range, which is useful for hitting switches, Bomb Blocks, and Star Blocks behind solid walls in order to get to hidden areas and items. Typically, Kirby obtains a red and orange jester hat when this Copy Ability is obtained.

Beam is among Kirby's oldest Copy Abilities, first appearing in Kirby's Adventure, and having solid representation in the series since then. In addition to the base ability, there are several spin-off powers and forms, including the Beam Mage, the Robobot Beam Mode, and the Flare Beam Super Ability. It is also able to infuse allies' weapons with the Zap Power Effect in Kirby Star Allies.

Characteristics

The Beam ability creates a whip of energy, which can be used to electrify as well as attack.

Beam is among the very first Copy Abilities in the Kirby series, first appearing in Kirby's Adventure, and showing up in a large array of subsequent games. In its simplest form, it allows Kirby to fire a short-range line of energy that starts high and drags downward. Using this ability forces Kirby to stop for a brief moment, but its range allows him to strike targets before they reach him, or even through walls. Used while falling, it can be an effective means of dealing with many foes ahead of Kirby, but using it above a bottomless pit may pose a danger, preventing Kirby from acting out of the attack until it is too late.

In later titles, Beam would gain a larger moveset, adding to its versatility. This includes the momentum-preserving aerial Beam Blast attack to rain tiny projectiles on enemies below, the powerful Wave Beam that can penetrate through foes, and the Capture Beam, which allows Kirby to grab and blast away enemies up close. Beam can also activate wires or imbue allies with the Zap Power Effect. One particular derivative of Beam - the Beam Mage - even gains the ability to stop time with his Beam attacks.

Beam's most recognizable and common provider is the cycloptic Waddle Doo, who regularly uses the Beam Whip as his main attack. However, other enemies and projectiles can provide the Beam ability, including King Doo, Gemra, Laser Ball, and the drones from Security Force.

Appearance

Ever since receiving a hat in Kirby Super Star, Beam's design has been considerably consistent, although minor variations and quirks have existed. At core, Beam's hat is a two pointed jester hat (similar to Marx's in design), with one half being orange, the other red. It also has a brim that is shaped similarly to a traditional crown, featuring multiple triangle shapes pointed upwards. At the tip of each of the two parts of the hat, there is a pompom. Usually, only one part of the hat has a white star pattern to it (usually the orange one), although artwork has occasionally featured both parts with the star pattern. In most cases, the orange side is to Kirby's right, while the red one is to his left.

Beam's rod, also introduced in Kirby Super Star, has not had many design changes either since its introduction. It is essentially a staff with a round gem at its tip, with a small base supporting said gem. The base is usually depicted as a ring with various small orbs around it, with sizes varying on each media. The staff is generally gold, while the gem is usually blue, green or teal.

Beam changes Kirby's color to yellow/orange in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra. This color change is also present in its trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and sometimes in side media and merchandise.

Game appearances

Beam Kirby's video game appearances
Game	Role	Notes
Kirby series
Kirby's Adventure	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Waddle Doo.
Kirby Super Star	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Waddle Doo and Laser Ball. The Waddle Doo helper can also be made using Beam.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Waddle Doo.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Waddle Doo.
Kirby: Canvas Curse	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Waddle Doo. The playable Waddle Doo Ball also uses Beam.
Kirby: Squeak Squad	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Waddle Doo. Can be upgraded using an Ability Scroll.
Kirby Super Star Ultra	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Waddle Doo and Laser Ball. The Waddle Doo helper can also be made using Beam.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Waddle Doo, Gemra, and King Doo. Has a Super Ability equivalent called Flare Beam.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Waddle Doo. Also available in Kirby Fighters.
Kirby Fighters Deluxe	Copy Ability	Selectable in all game modes. Comes with an unlockable Rare Hat.
Kirby: Planet Robobot	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Waddle Doo and King Doo. Has a corresponding mode for the Robobot Armor. Has an equivalent in Team Kirby Clash called Beam Mage.
Kirby Star Allies	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Waddle Doo. Can be used to create a Waddle Doo friend. Provides the "Zap" Power Effect to allies' weapons.
Kirby Fighters 2	Copy Ability	Selectable in all game modes after unlocking it at Fighters Rank 10. Comes with three unlockable Rare Hats, one of which requires save data from Kirby Star Allies.
Kirby's Dream Buffet	Reference	A collectible Character Treat featuring Beam Kirby appears.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Waddle Doo, Gemra, and King Doo. Has a Super Ability equivalent called Flare Beam.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl	Reference	Appears as a trophy.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U	Reference	Appears as a trophy.

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Beam Kirby first appeared in Kirby's Adventure where his Copy Abilities debuted. This ability allows Kirby to swing a beam whip downwards in front of him by pressing the B button. This ability appears largely unchanged in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, but its visuals have been updated, giving Kirby his cap from Kirby Super Star and causing his face to light up when he uses it.

In Kirby's Adventure, Beam deals 3 damage. In Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Beam deals 4 damage. Due to Waddle Doo being the first ability-providing enemy that Kirby encounters in Vegetable Valley - Stage 1, Beam is the first obtainable ability in the entire series.

Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra

Beam Kirby attacking Chef Kawasaki using the Cycle Beam in Kirby Super Star.

Beam Kirby appears in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra, this time with an expanded moveset. Its providers are Waddle Doo and Laser Ball, as well as Copy Essences. In Milky Way Wishes, Kirby may also obtain and keep the Beam ability by using Copy Essence Deluxes. If Kirby has the Beam ability, he may transform the ability into a Waddle Doo as a helper. Kirby's appearance changes with a jester hat with stars, as well as turning amber. In these games, 1-Ups will also turn this color. In Kirby Super Star only, if Copy is used on Chef Kawasaki via Analyze Beam during the battle against him, the Beam ability is one of the possible abilities Kirby can get - the others are Wing, Cutter and Sword.

Beam moveset in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
Skill	Button Execution
Beam Whip	B
Cycle Beam	Dash + B
Beam Blast	Dash + B in air
Capture Beam	(any direction) + B near foe
Wave Beam	Hold B long + Release

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

Beam returns in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, looking and functioning the same as it did in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. Its only provider is Waddle Doo.

Kirby: Canvas Curse

Beam appears in Kirby: Canvas Curse, provided once again by Waddle Doo. When Kirby has the ability, tapping him will propel him forward as he emits a beam whip which travels around his ball-shaped body, hitting anything within range, similar to Kracko's beam attack. Holding Kirby will let him continue emitting the beam whip while holding still in place, even in the air.

The playable Waddle Doo has the same ability, and cannot lose or discard it.

Kirby: Squeak Squad

Artwork from Kirby: Squeak Squad

Beam returns in Kirby: Squeak Squad, functioning the same as in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land. An Ability Scroll can be collected for the ability which upgrades its power, turning the regular Beam Whip attack into the "Super Beam Whip" (スーパービームウイップ), and allows it to create sparks that travel along metal surfaces.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Beam Kirby reappears in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, utilizing the expanded moveset from Kirby Super Star and its remake unlike preceding games like Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad. In addition, Kirby can execute an infinite loop beam whip in midair.

There is a Super Ability variant known as Flare Beam.

Beam moveset in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Skill	Button Execution (KRtDL)	Button Execution (KRtDLD)	Description
Beam Whip	1	Tap B/Y	The standard whip-like attack; Kirby swings his electric whip from high to low.
Cycle Beam	Dash + 1	Dash + B/Y	Kirby fires multiple energy balls in a cone-shaped pattern forwards. In the original, Kirby came to a stop before starting the attack. In the remake, Kirby slows down instead, much like in Kirby Star Allies.
Beam Blast	Dash + 1 in midair	Dash + B/Y in midair	Kirby aims downwards and fires a series of energy blasts diagonally towards the ground.
Revolution Beam	1 repeatedly in midair	B/Y repeatedly in midair	A continuous usage of Beam Whip, with the whip circling Kirby infinitely until the player stops mashing the attack button. Like in Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby is immune to gravity but not wind during the move.
Wave Beam	Hold 1, release	Press and hold B/Y, then release	After charging up energy, Kirby fires a large ball of energy straight forwards. Stops when it hits a wall but travels through enemies; can hit twice if an enemy is sufficiently large in size.
Capture Beam	(↑, ↓, or →) + 1 near foe	(↑, ↓, or →) + B/Y near an enemy	Kirby grabs an enemy and fires them away with a flurry of energy balls.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Beam Kirby using Beam Blast on a Blade Knight in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

Beam returns in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, relatively unchanged from its previous appearance, with the exception of the "Revolution Beam" technique getting removed.

Beam is also available as one of the abilities in Kirby Fighters.

Beam moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, and Kirby: Planet Robobot
Skill	Image	Button Execution	Description	Damage (Star Bullet=52)
Beam Whip		Press and release B	The standard whip-like attack; Kirby swings his electric whip from high to low.	8 for initial hits, 6 each subsequent hit
Cycle Beam		Dash + B	Kirby stops in place while firing multiple energy balls in a cone-shaped pattern forwards.	Damage varies depending on the distance: Far: 14 Mid: 18 Close: 22
Beam Blast		Dash + B in midair	Kirby aims downwards and fires a series of energy blasts diagonally towards the ground.	The wand itself deals 18 damage while the bullets deal 4 damage.
Wave Beam		Press and hold B, and then release	After charging up energy, Kirby fires a large ball of energy straight forwards. Stops when it hits a wall but travels through enemies; can hit twice if an enemy is sufficiently large in size.	35 (18 if the energy ball hits the same enemy twice)
Capture Beam		Either ↑, or forward + B near an enemy	Kirby grabs an enemy and fires them away with a flurry of energy balls.	16 (grab), 60 (launching enemy)

Kirby Fighters Deluxe

Beam is one of the selectable abilities in Kirby Fighters Deluxe, functioning exactly the same as it did in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Its unlockable Rare Outfit is a hat that resembles Marx's.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Combining Beam with the Robobot Armor allows Kirby to fire big bouncing orbs of energy at his foes.

Beam returns once again in Kirby: Planet Robobot, functioning like it did in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. In addition, it is one of the abilities compatible with the Robobot Armor, in the form of the Beam Mode. Here, it can be used to conduct electricity, similar to Spark, which is also in the game.

Kirby Star Allies

Beam appears as an ability in Kirby Star Allies, along with Waddle Doo who represents the ability as a Friend. Beam can be used to augment other abilities with the Zap Power Effect.

Beam moveset in Kirby Star Allies
Skill	Button Execution	Description	Damage (Star Bullet=52)
Beam Whip	Press and release B/Y	The standard whip-like attack; Kirby swings his electric whip from high to low.	12
Cycle Beam	Dash + B/Y	Kirby slows to a stop while firing multiple energy balls in a cone-shaped pattern forwards.	Damage varies depending on the distance: Far: 14 Mid: 18 Close: 22
Beam Blast	Dash + B/Y in midair	Kirby aims downwards and fires a series of energy blasts diagonally towards the ground.	The wand itself deals 22 damage while the bullets deal 18 damage.
Wave Beam	Press and hold B/Y, and then release	After charging up energy, Kirby fires a large ball of energy straight forwards. Stops when it hits a wall but travels through enemies; can hit twice if an enemy is sufficiently large in size.	35 (18 if the ball hits the same enemy more than once)
Capture Beam	Either ↑, or forward + B/Y near an enemy	Kirby grabs an enemy and fires them away with a flurry of energy balls.	16+48+60 (grab, launch and hit)

Kirby Fighters 2

Beam Kirby returns in Kirby Fighters 2 as one of the abilities the player can choose from. It is unlocked after reaching Fighters Rank 10, and plays much the same as it has in the preceding titles.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Beam ability in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.

Moveset

Beam moveset in Kirby Fighters 2
Skill	Button Execution	Description	Damage (unmodified)
Beam Whip	Press and release B	Kirby throws out a curved beam attack in front of him and drags it downward, covering a wide arc.	26 (if all hits connect)
Cycle Beam	Dash + B	Kirby stops in place while firing multiple energy balls in a cone-shaped pattern forwards.	28 (if all hits connect)
Beam Blast	Dash + B in midair	Kirby shoots several small spherical projectiles diagonally downward in front of him.	10 (first hit) 4 (each subsequent hit)
Wave Beam	Press and hold B, then release	Kirby charges up a large sphere of energy and then shoots it straight forward. It can travel a long distance, but will disappear after a short moment, making it unable to reach all the way across certain stages. It will pass through opponents and objects, but not through walls.	40
Capture Beam	Either ↑/→ + B near an enemy	Kirby uses energy to hold his foe in place. He can then release his foe with another B press and shoot several small energy beam attacks at them in the process. While holding a foe, Kirby can change direction, but cannot move. If he does nothing, the foe will escape after 5 seconds with no damage.	20

Kirby's Dream Buffet

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Beam Kirby is depicted alongside Sword Kirby on the "Sword vs. Beam" Character Treat, using artwork from Kirby Fighters Deluxe. Beam does not appear as an ability in Kirby's Dream Buffet itself.

Other

In the Team Kirby Clash games, Beam takes on a new role and look as Beam Mage.

Main article: Beam Mage

Beam appears under a different guise as the role Beam Mage from the Kirby Clash series of spin-off titles. The only major difference between the abilities is that Beam Mage's "Wave Beam" is upgraded into the "Time Beam", which can be charged to three different levels of power, and stops time for an enemy when they are hit enough times with the move.

While Beam does not appear as a copy ability in Kirby Air Riders, Waddle Doo can fire beams as a playable character and can also use Beam's rod to attack with his Special.

Profiles

Flavor text

Image	Game	Flavor text
	Kirby's Adventure	Kirby fires a beam like that used by some enemies! This is an easy weapon to use!
	Kirby Super Star	Use the Beam attack against enemies! Fire the Beam by pressing Y. This is a very handy and useful ability.
	Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land & Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	This Beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! Beam it!
	Kirby: Canvas Curse	Whip the beam! Hold to hover!
	Kirby: Squeak Squad	This beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! Beam it! Beam it! Beam it!
	Kirby Super Star Ultra	Flail this beam like a whip. It has many useful attacks. Try to store up a super shot!
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land	American English: Lash foes with a whiplike beam! Hit and Cycle! Grab and Capture! Spin in midair for a Revolution! Charge up and BAM! Wave Beam! British English: Lash foes with a whip-like beam! Hit and Cycle! Grab and Capture! Spin in the air for a Revolution! Charge up and BAM! Wave Beam!
	Kirby: Triple Deluxe	American English: Unleash a sizzling beam of energy! Use the Capture Beam when near an enemy, or use the Beam Blast in midair, and then finish off your foe with a Wave Beam! British English: Unleash a sizzling beam of energy! Use the Capture Beam when near an enemy, or use the Beam Blast in mid-air, and then finish off your foe with a Wave Beam!
	Kirby: Planet Robobot	This ability gives you control of electricity itself. It looks like a simple ability, but science cannot yet explain how it works.
	Kirby Star Allies	This crackling attack releases a ton of energy. Shoot a Cycle Beam or fire a Beam Blast from midair! And if you need to electrify your friends' weapons in a flash, use the rapid-fire Wave Beam!
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe	Lash foes with a whip-like beam! Dash for Cycle! Grab and Capture! Spin in midair for a Revolution! Charge it up and BAM! Wave Beam!

Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy

Name	Image	Game	American English description	British English description
Beam Kirby		Kirby's Adventure, Kirby: Squeak Squad	Kirby in a jester cap...and a supercute Kirby at that. Beam Kirby features a Beam ability, acquired by inhaling Waddle Doo, that allows him to shoot a whiplike beam at his enemies. With a wide attack range, this ability is extremely easy to use, especially for taking out enemies in bunches. In Kirby Super Star, this beam can also be charged and fired.	Kirby in a jester cap...and a super-cute Kirby at that. Beam Kirby features a Beam ability, acquired by inhaling Waddle Doo, that allows him to shoot a whip-like beam at his enemies. With a wide attack range, this ability is extremely easy to use, especially for taking out enemies in bunches. In Kirby's Fun Pak this beam can also be charged and fired.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy

Name	Image	Appears In/Related Games	American English description	British English description
Beam Kirby		Kirby's Adventure, Kirby Super Star	Waddle Doo can fire beams from his eye. Does that make you green with envy? Then inhale him and copy that ability! You'll then be able to shoot beams from a wand, and the attack can even be charged up for greater effectiveness. You can also use a beam to push switches or to grab and toss your foes.	Ever felt jealous of a Waddle Doo's ability to fire beams from its eye? Well, if you're Kirby, there's really no need – swallow one and you, too, can swing energy beams to your heart's content! Charge them up to plough through multiple enemies at once, use them to grab and throw enemies, and even press switches through walls! Yeah!

Kirby: Squeak Squad Australian website

• Beam Kirby wears a funny hat, but his powerful attack is no laughing matter for Dream Land's bad guys.

Kirby Super Star Ultra manual

• Learn all the shapes and uses of this powerful beam attack.

Nintendo Today!

• Lash foes with a whip-like beam! This crackling attack releases a ton of energy.

Trivia

• Beam is the very first Copy Ability that can be obtained in the Kirby series, and has appeared in nearly every main series installment since then. In Kirby Star Allies, this fact is mentioned on the pause menu flavor text of Guest Star Waddle Doo: "It was the first Copy Ability that anyone ever got, and the origin of all abilities that came later! So much potential from a beam! And now, he wants to see why the beam... bends!"
• In Kirby's Dream Land 2 and Kirby's Dream Land 3, pairing the Spark ability with Rick allows Kirby to perform an attack very similar to that of Beam.
• In artwork for Kirby Super Star and its remake, the Beam ability hat is depicted as red on the right and orange on the left, with stars on both sides. In all other games (in addition to Kirby's in-game sprites in the previous games mentioned), it is depicted as the reverse, orange on the right and red on the left; additionally, only the orange side has stars.

Gallery

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  Artwork from Kirby's Adventure
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  Icon from Kirby Super Star
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  Artwork from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land / Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
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  Artwork from Kirby: Canvas Curse
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  Artwork from Kirby Super Star Ultra
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  Artwork from Kirby's Return to Dream Land
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  Ability Star from Kirby Star Allies

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ビーム Bīmu	Beam
English	Beam	Term for a concentrated ray of light or energy
Chinese	光束 guāng shù	Beam
Dutch	Straal	Beam
French	Rayon	Ray
German	Beam	-
Italian	Raggio	Beam
Korean	빔 Bim	Beam
Polish	Promień	Beam
Portuguese	Raio	Ray
Russian	Луч Luch	Beam
Spanish	Rayo	Beam