Editing Fighter

{{Good}}{{Infobox-Copy Ability
|image=[[File:FighterKTDX.png|250px]]
|caption= Artwork of '''Fighter Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''.
|type=Unlimited use
|obtained= [[Boxin]], [[Box Boxer]], [[Knuckle Joe]], [[Iron Mam]], Gray [[Golem]] (if inhaled while attacking), [[amiibo]] <small>(''Planet Robobot'')</small>: [[bulbapedia:Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]], [[mariowiki:Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong]], [[smashwiki:Little Mac|Little Mac]], [[smashwiki:Mii|Mii Fighters]]
|power=Attacks with martial arts; Giga Force Blast provides [[Sizzle]] augment.
|game1 = ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (1996)
|lastgame = ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023, upcoming)
|game= <small>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''<br>''[[New Challenge Stages]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (reference)</small>
|helper=[[Knuckle Joe]]
|similar=[[Backdrop]] (grabs and headband)<br>[[Ninja]] (some moves)<br>[[Suplex]] (throws)<br>[[Smash Bros.]] (various moves)<br>[[Throw]] (throws & headband)<br>[[Wrestler]] (some moves)
}}
'''Fighter''' is a [[Copy Ability]] which empowers [[Kirby]] to be able to perform a wide array of strong martial arts techniques to defeat his opponents. Among these techniques are famous moves such as Vulcan Jab, Smash Punch, Spin Kick, and [[Rising Break]], all of which can do massive damage up close. In addition, Kirby can also fire energy blasts from his hands, similar to fighters from the [[wikipedia:Street Fighter|''Street Fighter'' series]], and grab opponents to toss them away. Kirby typically gains this ability when he swallows [[Knuckle Joe]], and gains an iconic red headband which in more recent games has a star emblazoned on it. Fighter Kirby is well-known for having lots of moves, which can be difficult for new players to reliably pull off.

Fighter first appeared as a Copy Ability in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', and has since been a mainstay in subsequent games that follow in its legacy. Many of Fighter Kirby's moves would be incorporated into Kirby's moveset in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], and from there, several would be recycled back into the ''Kirby'' series through the [[Smash Bros.]] ability.

== Characteristics ==
[[File:KPR Rising Break clip.png|thumb|Fighter Kirby demonstrating the Rising Break technique in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'']]
Among the classic Copy Abilities, Fighter is notorious as having far more distinct moves than most. The ability is based heavily on traditional fighting games, replicating their gameplay with a unique gimmick: it provides Kirby with different moves depending on if the attack button is tapped ("light") or held ("heavy"). As such, it is one of the more difficult Copy Abilities to master. Once these moves are taken to heart, however, Fighter becomes one of the most potent and fluent abilities in Kirby's arsenal.

Among the move-set are famous techniques such as "Vulcan Jab"—a rapid series of punches that can be held indefinitely, "Smash Punch"—a more powerful single punch that creates a shockwave passing through foes, "Leg Sweep"—a sliding kick that knocks enemies away, "Spin Kick"—a series of sweeping kicks that carry Kirby through the air with their momentum, "Force Blast"—a powerful energy blast that can be charged using the hands, and "[[Rising Break]]"—a [[Masher]]-slaying uppercut that carries Kirby higher than a jump when used. The ability also gives Kirby the ability to grab enemies and toss them away, similar to [[Suplex]], though not quite as central.

Since its introduction in ''Kirby Super Star'', Fighter's main representative enemy/[[helper]] has been [[Knuckle Joe]], though a handful of others also provide it when swallowed. Since then, the ability has retained all of its most iconic moves and, starting with ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', has only grown more complex over time. In these latter years, Fighter had consistently been the most complex Copy Ability in terms of number of distinct moves until it was usurped by [[Wrestler]] in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', which also happens to be a fighting-oriented ability.

== Similarities to other abilities ==
Fighter has similarities to many other Copy Abilities, whether that be in its appearance, its moveset, or both. The following are abilities that bear some resemblance to Fighter, along with details on what they share in common, listed in chronological order:
*'''[[Backdrop]]''' - Backdrop has Kirby grabbing his opponents and slamming them to the ground in various ways, similar to some of Fighter's grab and toss techniques. In ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' in particular, Backdrop Kirby uses the same red headband as Fighter Kirby (which ironically allowed the North American box art for that game to use artwork of Fighter Kirby on the cover).
*'''[[Throw]]''' - Throw Kirby can grab his opponents and toss them, similar to Fighter. In ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' and subsequent games, Throw Kirby has a headband just like Fighter, though it is blue instead of red.
*'''[[Ninja]]''' - Ninja Kirby has two moves in particular that are close in resemblance to Fighter's moves: "Ninja Kick" has Ninja Kirby doing a diagonal downward kick to hit opponents much like Fighter's Sky Kick, and [[Air Drop]] has Kirby grabbing his foe and slamming them to the ground, similar to Fighter's grab techniques.
*'''[[Suplex]]''' - Suplex is essentially an upgraded version of Backdrop Kirby, which gives him a few more moves, some of which (Pinpoint Kick in particular) are similar to Fighter Kirby's moves. In ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', Suplex Kirby has a blue headband like Throw Kirby's, though this was changed to a wrestler's belt in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. Suplex and Fighter can also both use [[Friend Throw]] in ''Kirby Star Allies''.
*'''[[Smash Bros.]]''' - As mentioned above, Smash Bros. Kirby has a few of Fighter Kirby's moves, namely Vulcan Jab and Spin Kick (altered into "Smash Kick").
*'''[[Wrestler]]''' - Wrestler Kirby can be seen as being an even more-developed version of Suplex Kirby, with many more moves added on top of the base abilities of grabbing and slamming opponents. Although none of Wrestler Kirby's moves are exact copies of Fighter Kirby's, there are many parallels in the close-range punches and kicks. Their relationship is also highlighted by the fact that one of Fighter Kirby's [[costumes|alternate outfits]] in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' gives him a wrestling mask (though this would precede Wrestler Kirby's actual debut, in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'').

==Game appearances==
===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
[[File:KSS Fighter Kirby VS Wham Bam Rock screenshot.png|thumb|200px|Fighter Kirby throwing a Smash Punch at [[Wham Bam Rock]] in ''Kirby Super Star'']]
Fighter debuted in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and also appears in its remake ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. In these games, Kirby can obtain this ability by swallowing [[Knuckle Joe]] or [[Iron Mam]] the [[Mid-Boss]], or by touching [[Copy Essence]]s or the [[Copy Essence Deluxe]] in Planet [[Floria]]. With this ability equipped, Kirby can create [[Knuckle Joe]] as a [[helper]]. Kirby's visual appearance only changes by adding a red headband.

Fighter Kirby also makes an appearance on the poster for [[The Arena]] (in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', he appears in the cutscene for the game mode instead), and in [[Megaton Punch]].

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align:center"
!colspan=3 |Fighter moveset in ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' &nbsp;
|-
|colspan=3 |Set blow strength by holding B
|-
! Skill (Short Charge)
! Skill (Long Charge)
! Button execution
|-
| Vulcan Jab
| Smash Punch
| B
|-
| Leg Sweep
| Spin Kick
| Dash + B
|-
| Down Kick
| Double Kick
| B in air
|-
! Skill
! colspan=2 | Button execution
|-
| Rising Break
| colspan=2 |↑ + Hold B
|-
| Grab Foe
| colspan=2 |↑, →, or ↓ + B near foe
|-
| Arm Throw
| colspan=2 |Grab + B
|-
| Judo Throw
| colspan=2 |Grab + ← or ↓ + B
|}

===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
[[File:K&TAM Fighter Subscreen.png|thumb|The pause subscreen for Fighter in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'']]
Fighter appears in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', despite having not appeared in the prior title ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' upon which this game's engine was based. As is typical for the ability, it has a large variety of moves, unlike most of the other abilities in the game. The bandana turns gray when the Chalk [[Spray Paint]] is equipped and white when the Red Spray Paint is equipped. Fighter is provided by a fair number of enemies in the game, including the following:
*[[Boxin]]
*[[Golem|Gray Golem]] (when punching)
*[[Box Boxer]] (mid-boss)
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Fighter Moveset in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' &nbsp;
|-
! '''Skill'''
! '''Button Execution'''
! '''Skill'''
! '''Button Execution'''
|-
| '''Vulcan Jab'''
| {{center|Tap B}}
| '''Rising Kick'''
| {{center|Double-tap B}}
|-
| '''Slam Punch'''
| {{center|Triple-tap B}}
| '''Force Blast'''
| {{center|Hold B briefly}}
|-
| '''Mega Force Blast'''
| {{center|Hold B}}
| '''Giga Force Blast'''
| {{center|Hold B with one HP}}
|-
| '''Triple Spin Kick'''
| {{center|B while holding left or right or B in midair}}
| '''Rising Break'''
| {{center|Up + B}}
|-
| '''Sky Kick'''
| {{center|Down + B in midair}}
| '''Moon Somersault Kick'''
| {{center|Dash + B}}
|}

===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
Fighter returns in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', bearing largely the same look and feel as it had in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'', though with a few adjustments. Its moveset is the same as it was in its previous appearance, save for one addition: Fighter Kirby can now also perform the [[Air Drop]] technique when → + B is used near an enemy (facing right). Fighter is once again provided by [[Boxin]] and [[Box Boxer]]. Acquiring the [[Ability Scroll]] for the Fighter ability allows Kirby to launch an even bigger force blast which can break [[metal block]]s.

Additionally, Kirby gains a unique idle pose when he has this ability. He raises his arms and sways back and forth in a fighting stance, in a similar fashion to that of Ryu from ''Street Fighter''.

{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=10|Fighter Moveset in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' &nbsp;
|-
!Attack name
!Image
!Input
!Description
!rowspan=8|
!Attack name
!Image
!Input
!Description
|-
|'''バルカンジャブ'''<br>''Vulcan Jab''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 1.png]]}}
|{{center|B}}
|Kirby punches many times in front of him.
|'''ハイキック'''<br>''High Kick''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 2.png]]}}
|{{center|B after Vulcan Jab}}
|Kirby does a rising kick into the air.
|-
|'''スパイクパンチ'''<br>''Spike Punch''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 3.png]]}}
|{{center|B after High Kick}}
|Kirby slams his fist back into the ground.
|'''スピンキック'''<br>''Spin Kick''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 4.png]]}}
|{{center|B in the air}}
|Kirby spins with his foot out several times in the air.
|-
|'''スカイキック'''<br>''Sky Kick''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 5.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ + B in the air}}
|Kirby slams his foot into the ground while traveling diagonally.
|'''パワーショット'''<br>''Power Shot''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 6.png]]}}
|{{center|Press & Hold B}}
|Kirby fires a small yet powerful blast of energy. If charged a little, the blast will become bigger and deal more damage.
|-
|'''ジャンプスピンキック'''<br>''Jump Spin Kick''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 7.png]]}}
|{{center|Move + B}}
|Kirby spins around many times and kicks, launching him into the air. This attack cannot be used again until Kirby stops moving or turns around.
|'''ムーンサルトキック'''<br>''Moonsault Kick''<br>'''Moon Somersault Kick'''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 8.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash + B}}
|Kirby does a quick rising kick into the air.
|-
|'''ライジンブレイク'''<br>''Rising Break''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 9.png]]}}
|{{center|↑ + B}}
|Kirby does a quick rising punch into the air.
|'''いずなおとし'''<br>''Izuna Drop''<br>'''Air Drop'''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 10.png]]}}
|{{center|←→ + B near enemy}}
|Kirby picks up the nearby enemy and jumps high into the air. He then slams them into the ground dealing lots of damage.
|-
|'''メガパワーショット'''<br>''Mega Power Shot''
|{{center|[[File:KSqS Fighter - Attack 11.png]]}}
|{{center|Press & Hold B for longer}}
|Allows Kirby to charge his energy attack an extra level. This does the most damage out of the three charging levels. Only available after collecting Fighter's Ability Scroll.
!colspan=5|<small>Facing Right. Attack names are taken from the ''Kirby: Squeak Squad Nintendo Official Guidebook''. Applicable equivalent adapted English names from other games are listed in bold.</small>
|}

=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
Fighter reappears in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', obtained by swallowing enemies such as [[Knuckle Joe]] or touching [[Copy Essence]]s. ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' made Fighter Kirby's moveset similar once more to the one in ''Kirby Super Star'', though adding many new moves. Aesthetically, Kirby gains his signature red headband like in ''Kirby Super Star'', but shorter and with a star in the front of the headband. This headband would carry forward for the remainder of Fighter Kirby's appearances.

{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=7|Fighter Moveset in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' &nbsp;
|-
!width="20%"| Skill
!width="15%"| Button Execution
!width="15%"| Description
!width="20%"| Skill
!width="15%"| Button Execution
!width="15%"| Description
|-
| '''Vulcan Jab'''
| {{center|Tap 1 or press repeatedly}}
| Kirby unleashes a barrage of punches in front of him.
| '''Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + Hold 1}}
| Kirby fires a small yet powerful blast of energy.
|-
| '''Smash Punch'''
| {{center|Press 1}}
| Kirby does a strong punch in front of him.
| '''Mega Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + Hold 1 longer}}
| Kirby fires a larger more powerful blast of energy.
|-
| '''Leg Sweep'''
| {{center|Dash + 1}}
| Kirby slides forward like his base form's slide attack but can hit more enemies.
| '''Giga Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + Hold 1 even longer}}
| Kirby fires a large and powerful fireball in front of him.
|-
| '''Spin Kick'''
| {{center|Dash + hold 1}}
| Kirby does three powerful kicks in front of him while spinning mid-air.
| '''Instant Mega Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + forward + Hold 1}}
| Kirby fires a instantaneous version of mega force blast.
|-
| '''Down Kick'''
| {{center|1 in midair}}
| Kirby does a small kick that can be repeated. 
| '''Moon Somersault Kick'''
| {{center|1 in midair next to foe}}
| Kirby does an upwards kick that sends the poor victim in the air.
|-
| '''Double Kick'''
| {{center|Hold 1 in midair}}
| Kirby does a double kick to a similar effect to Smash Punch. 
| '''Foe Grab'''
| {{center|↑ or forward next to foe + 1}}
| Kirby grabs his opponent.
|-
| '''Rising Break'''
| {{center|↑ + Hold 1}}
| Kirby does a multi-hit uppercut. 
| '''Arm Throw'''
| {{center|Foe Grab + 1, ↑ or forward}}
| Similar to [[Throw]], Kirby tosses his opponent forward, damaging any enemies they hit.
|-
| '''Sky Kick'''
| {{center|↓ + 1 in midair}}
| Similar to [[Suplex]]'s pinpoint kick, Kirby dives down with his foot extended to hit enemies below.
| '''Judo Throw'''
| {{center|Foe Grab + 1, ↓ or backward}}
| Kirby judo throws his opponent behind him.
|}
{{clear}}

===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''===
[[File:KDCSE New Challenge Stages Fighter Combat Chamber screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Fighter Kirby pummeling a [[Shelt]] in the [[Fighter Combat Chamber]] in [[New Challenge Stages]]]]
Fighter is one of the abilities which is featured in [[New Challenge Stages]]. Its move-set and look are identical to its appearance in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. It is primarily used in the [[Fighter Combat Chamber]], but can also be used in subsequent Magolor Race stages.

===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
Fighter returns once again in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', being provided by Knuckle Joe, and retaining its moveset from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. It also appears in [[Kirby Fighters]].
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Fighter Moveset in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe,'' and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Image
!Button Execution
!Description
|-
|'''Vulcan Jab'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Vulcan Jab clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Tap B (or press repeatedly)}}
|Kirby unleashes a barrage of punches in front of him.
|-
|'''Smash Punch'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Smash Punch clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Press and hold B}}
|Kirby does a strong punch in front of him.
|-
|'''Leg Sweep'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Leg Sweep clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash + release B}}
|Kirby slides forward like his base form's slide attack but can hit more enemies.
|-
|'''Spin Kick'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Spin Kick clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash + press and hold B}}
|Kirby does three powerful kicks in front of him while spinning mid-air.
|-
|'''Down Kick'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Down Kick clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Release B in midair}}
|Kirby does a small kick that can be repeated. 
|-
|'''Double Kick'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Double Kick clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Press and hold B in midair}}
|Kirby does a does a double kick to a similar effect to Smash Punch. 
|-
|'''Rising Break'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Rising Break clip.png]]}}
|{{center|↑ + press and hold B}}
|Kirby does a multi-hit uppercut. 
|-
|'''Sky Kick'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Sky Kick clip.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ + B in midair}}
|Similar to [[Suplex]]'s pinpoint kick, Kirby dives down with his foot extended to hit enemies below.
|-
|'''Force Blast'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Force Blast clip.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ + hold B shortly before releasing}}
|Kirby fires a small yet powerful blast of energy.
|-
|'''Mega Force Blast'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Mega Force Blast clip.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ + hold B even longer before releasing}}
|Kirby fires a larger more powerful blast of energy.
|-
|'''Giga Force Blast'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Giga Force Blast clip.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ + hold B even longer before releasing}}
|Kirby fires a large and powerful fireball in front of him.
|-
|'''Instant Mega Force Blast'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Instant Mega Force Blast clip.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ → + press and hold B}}
|Kirby fires a instantaneous version of mega force blast.
|-
|'''Moon Somersault Kick'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Moon Somersault Kick clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Release B near an enemy in midair}}
|Kirby does an upwards kick that sends the poor victim in the air.
|-
|'''Foe Grab'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Foe Grab clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Either of ↑→ near an enemy}}
|Kirby grabs his opponent.
|-
|'''Arm Throw'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Arm Throw clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Foe Grab + B, or Foe Grab + either ↑→}}
|Similar to [[Throw]], Kirby tosses his opponent forward, damaging any enemies they hit.
|-
|'''Judo Throw'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Judo Throw clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Foe Grab either of ←↓}}
|Kirby judo throws his opponent behind him.
|}

===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
Fighter is one of the selectable Copy Abilities in ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''. It is largely the same as it was in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.

Fighter Kirby's [[Kirby Fighters Deluxe#Rare Outfits|Rare Outfit]] is the headband of [[Knuckle Joe]].

===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
Fighter returns in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', unchanged from its appearance in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. It is once again provided by Knuckle Joe.

===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
{{Quote|Heya, fighter! Go give 'em a knuckle sandwich for me! When you see an opening, use your Giga Force Blast to knock 'em out!|[[Knuckle Joe]]'s comment in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
[[File:KBR Fighter artwork.png|thumb|right|125px|Artwork of a Fighter Kirby from ''Battle Royale''.]]
Fighter is one of the abilities on offer in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''. It allows Kirby to perform a wide series of lightning-fast punches and kicks and chase his target easily. It also allows Kirby to use a special ranged attack after a brief charge-up.

Fighter has three [[Costumes|alternate pieces of Headgear]] in this game. They are "[[Knuckle Joe]]'s Hair", the "Wrestling Mask", and the "[[Goriath]] Hat". Ironically, the Wrestling Mask makes Kirby look very similar to [[Wrestler]], an ability which did not yet exist when this game was released, but which has many similarities to Fighter.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Fighter Moveset in ''Kirby Battle Royale'' &nbsp;
|-
!width="20%"| '''Skill'''
!width="30%"| '''Button Execution'''
!width="20%"| '''Skill'''
!width="30%"| '''Button Execution'''
|-
| '''Quick Jab'''
| {{center|B}}
| '''Giga Force Blast'''
| {{center|Hold/release B}}
|-
| '''Vulcan Jab'''
| {{center|BB}}
| '''Kick'''
| {{center|Y}}
|-
| '''Rising Break'''
| {{center|BBB}}
| '''Spin Kick'''
| {{center|YY}}
|-
| '''Sky Kick'''
| {{center|B during jump}}
| '''Final Spin Kick'''
| {{center|YYY}}
|}

<gallery>
KBR Knuckle Joe Hair.png|Knuckle Joe Hair costume from ''Kirby Battle Royale''
KBR Wrestling Mask.png|Wrestling Mask costume
KBR Goriath Hat.png|Goriath Hat costume
</gallery>

===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:KSA Fighter Kirby using Friend Throw screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Fighter Kirby using [[Friend Throw]] to toss his [[Rocky]] buddy at some Waddle Dees in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'']]
Fighter returns in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', provided once again by [[Knuckle Joe]]. In addition to the large arsenal of moves Kirby obtains from this ability, he can also use [[Friend Throw]] by picking up and tossing a recruited [[Helper|Friend]]. Kirby can also recruit Knuckle Joe as a friend, who then has all of Fighter Kirby's moves.

{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Fighter's Moveset in ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp;<br><small>while facing right</small>
|-
! Skill
! Button Execution
! Description
|-
| '''Vulcan Jab'''
| {{center|Press and release B}}
| Kirby unleashes a barrage of jabs in front of him.
|-
| '''Smash Punch'''
| {{center|Press and hold B}}
| Kirby does a strong punch, throwing a blast of energy in front of him.
|-
| '''Leg Sweep'''
| {{center|Dash + press and release B}}
| Kirby slides forward like his base form's slide attack but can hit more enemies. Unlike sliding, Kirby goes through enemies while invincible in the process.
|-
| '''Spin Kick'''
| {{center|Dash + press and hold B}}
| Kirby does three consecutive spin kicks while jumping forward, invincible in the process.
|-
| '''Down Kick'''
| {{center|Press and release B in midair}}
| Kirby does a small kick that can be repeated. Kirby bounces off the enemy slightly after Down Kick.
|-
| '''Double Kick'''
| {{center|Press and hold B in midair}}
| Kirby does a double kick, throwing a blast of energy similar to Smash Punch.
|-
| '''Rising Break'''
| {{center|↑ and hold B}}
| Kirby does a multi-hit uppercut, invincible in the process.
|-
| '''Sky Kick'''
| {{center|↓ + B in midair}}
| Similar to [[Suplex]]'s Pinpoint Kick, Kirby dives down with his foot extended to hit enemies below. Kirby bounces off the enemy slightly after Sky Kick.
|-
| '''Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + Hold B briefly before releasing}}
| Kirby fires a small blast of energy from his both hands.
|-
| '''Mega Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + Hold B even longer before releasing}}
| Kirby fires a large, powerful blast of energy from his both hands.
|-
| '''Giga Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + Hold B even longer before releasing}}
| Kirby fires a larger and more powerful fireball from his both hands, which gives [[Sizzle]] augment.
|-
| '''Instant Mega Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + → + press and hold B}}
| Kirby fires a instantaneous version of Mega Force Blast. Can be repeated with quick button execution.
|-
| '''Moon Somersault Kick'''
| {{center|Press and release B near an enemy in midair}}
| Kirby does a somersault kick that sends the common enemy in the air and can be repeated.
|-
| '''Foe Grab'''
| {{center|↑/→ + B near an enemy}}
| Kirby grabs a common enemy or a [[Drop Star]], invincible in the process.
|-
| '''Arm Throw'''
| {{center|Foe Grab + B/↑/→}}
| Similar to [[Throw]] ability, Kirby tosses what he has grabbed forward, invincible in the process and damaging any enemies hit by the thrown projectile.
|-
| '''Judo Throw'''
| {{center|Foe Grab + either ↓/←}}
| As its name says, Kirby judo throws what he has grabbed behind him, invincible in the process and damaging any enemies hit by the thrown projectile.
|}
Interestingly, although the original names of Fighter's moves in the Japanese version are using the same English words, the Chinese version of ''Kirby Star Allies'' has given some stylish names of Fighter's moves, namely:
*'''Vulcan Jab''' - '''无影拳''' (wú yǐng quán): literally means "Shadowless Punch".
*'''Rising Break''' - '''雷神破''' (léi shén pò): literally means "Thunder God Break". Possibly a reference to the Japanese pronunciation of ''Rising'' which is similar to [[wikipedia:Raijin|Raijin, the Japanese god of lightning and thunder]].

===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
Fighter returns in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' as a selectable ability for Kirby to use. It is unlocked after attaining a [[Fighters Rank]] of 16. Its move-set is the same as it has been in previous titles, though damage values have been adjusted. Fighter has two Rare Hats in this game, one being the Knuckle Joe headband from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', and the other being the Goriath Hat from ''Kirby Battle Royale''.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Fighter ability in ''Kirby Fighters 2'', see [https://wiki.gbl.gg/w/Kirby_Fighters_2/Fighter Mizuumi Wiki's page].

====Moveset====
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Fighter move-set in ''Kirby Fighters 2'' &nbsp;
|-
! Skill
! Button Execution
! Description
! Damage (unmodified)
|-
| '''Vulcan Jab'''
| {{center|Press and release B}}
| Kirby throws out a rapid series of punches, and can continue doing so for as long as B is repeatedly pressed.
| 6 (first hit) <br>3 (subsequent hits)
|-
| '''Smash Punch'''
| {{center|Press and hold B}}
| Kirby throws out a strong single punch that sends a small shockwave ahead of him.
| 22
|-
| '''Leg Sweep'''
| {{center|Dash + press and release B}}
| Kirby throws out his foot and slides forward, dragging foes along with him.
| 14 (if all hits connect)
|-
| '''Spin Kick'''
| {{center|Dash + press and hold B}}
| Kirby propels himself forward and slightly upward with three spinning kicks, carrying foes caught in the motion.
| 20 (initial hit) <br>12 (subsequent hits) <br>44 (if all hits connect)
|-
| '''Down Kick'''
| {{center|Press and release B in midair}}
| Kirby throws his foot out as he descends. If he hits an opponent, he will bounce off afterward.
| 18
|-
| '''Double Kick'''
| {{center|Press and hold B in midair}}
| Kirby throws his feet out to the side and releases an energy wave which travels horizontally.
| 26
|-
| '''Rising Break'''
| {{center|↑ and hold B}}
| Kirby performs a jumping uppercut, dragging any foes caught along with him in the motion.
| 45 (if all hits connect)
|-
| '''Sky Kick'''
| {{center|↓ + B in midair}}
| Kirby drops diagonally downward with his foot out at high speed, and bounces off of any foe he hits.
| 22
|-
| '''Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + hold B briefly before releasing}}
| Kirby charges up and releases an energy blast which travels quickly across the stage horizontally.
| 20 <br>14 (early release, no projectile)
|-
| '''Mega Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + hold B even longer before releasing}}
| Kirby charges up and releases a bigger energy blast which travels quickly across the stage horizontally.
| 24
|-
| '''Giga Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓ + hold B even longer before releasing}}
| Kirby charges up and releases a giant red energy blast which travels quickly across the stage horizontally and passes through foes.
| 50
|-
| '''Instant Mega Force Blast'''
| {{center|↓→ + press and hold B}}
| Kirby lets out a Mega Force Blast without having to charge.
| 24
|-
| '''Moon Somersault Kick'''
| {{center|Press and release B near an enemy in midair}}
| Kirby does an aerial flip kick.
| 26
|-
| '''Foe Grab'''
| {{center|Either ↑/→ + B near an enemy}}
| Kirby grabs his foe. If he does nothing, the foe escapes after 5 seconds or less with no damage.
| N/A
|-
| '''Arm Throw'''
| {{center|Foe Grab + either B/↑/→}}
| Kirby punches his foe and launches them forward.
| 20
|-
| '''Judo Throw'''
| {{center|Foe Grab + either ↓/←}}
| Kirby tosses his foe behind him after a quick punch.
| 20
|}

=== ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' ===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Fighter Kirby is depicted alongside [[Archer]] Kirby on the "Archer vs. Fighter" [[Character Treat]], using artwork from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''. Another Character Treat depicts Blue Fighter Kirby carrying a stack of [[apple]]s from ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''. Fighter does not appear as an ability in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' itself.

=== ''Super Smash Bros.'' series ===
Fighter Kirby does not make a formal appearance in any of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]]. However, he does appear as a [[trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.

==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
{{Infobox-Anime Copy Ability
|image=[[File:Anime Fighter Kirby Art.png|300px]]
|caption=Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''.
|firstepisode=[[Here Comes the Son]]
|lastepisode=[[The School Scam]]
|otherepisodes=[[Monster Management]], [[Snack Attack - Part II]], [[eNeMeE Elementary]], [[Masher 2.0 (episode)|Masher 2.0]]
|compare=
|obtained=Inhaling [[Knuckle Joe]]'s attacks, inhaling projectiles from [[Martial Arts All-Stars]], [[Teacher Creature]], and [[Dirk, Kirk, and Smirk]]
|power=Using various fighting moves
}}
{{Quote|All right! It's Fighter Kirby!|[[Tuff]]}}
In the ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' anime, Fighter Kirby makes a significant number of appearances, often being provided by [[Knuckle Joe]], whether intentionally or not. When Kirby gains this ability, he dons the signature red headband, and gains increased agility, as well as several flashy energy-based attacks. The most notable of these are Vulcan Jab, Smash Punch, Spin Kick, Overhead Toss, and Rising Break; the last of which is always used as the finishing blow on his opponent. In the Japanese version of the show, Kirby always calls out the names of these attacks when he uses them.

When Kirby gains the Fighter ability, it is often when he is facing some of [[Night Mare Enterprises]]' toughest [[monster]]s. The most notable of these are [[Masher]] and its upgraded form [[Masher 2.0 (monster)|Masher 2.0]]. Fighter Kirby gains his most prominent appearance, however, in [[Snack Attack - Part II]], where he uses the ability for the majority of the episode's run-time in order to battle the five [[Martial Arts All-Stars]].

<gallery>
E40 Scene 27.png|Fighter Kirby performing Rising Break with Knuckle Joe
E53 Scene 18.png|Fighter Kirby overpowering [[Martial Arts All-Stars|Karate Kid]]
E58 Scene 23.png|Fighter Kirby performing Spin Kick on [[Teacher Creature]]
E67 Scene 30.png|Fighter Kirby finishing off [[Dirk, Kirk, and Smirk]]
</gallery>

{{clear}}

==Profiles==
===Flavor text===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!rowspan=1|Image
!rowspan=1|Game
!rowspan=1|Flavor text
|-
|[[File:KSS Box NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''Copy the abilities of Fighter and assume the role of a mighty karate expert. Increase your power with practice!''
|-
|[[File:USCover KSS.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|''Go for it!''
''CHAMPION''
|-
|[[File:KSS Ultra box art.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|''Hi-yaa! {{Color|red|Hold the B Button longer}} for a {{Color|blue|stronger}} blow! That {{color|blue|punch}} is an instant {{color|red|KO}}!''
|-
|[[File:KRtDL Boxart L.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''I'm a {{color|red|brawling}} Copy Ability! {{color|red|How long}} you hold 1 determines how {{color|red|strong}} or {{color|red|weak}} my attacks are! And I have a {{color|red|ton}} of them!''
|-
|[[File:KTD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''The {{color|orange|Fighter}} ability is no joke, with tons of techniques to bring down the biggest baddies! Keep an eye out for opponents to {{color|orange|knock out}} as you fight your {{color|orange|way to the top}}!''
|-
|[[File:KPR Box.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|''This ability raises your {{color|orange|fighting}} power to the max! The supersonic {{color|orange|punches}} and {{color|orange|kicks}} Kirby unleashes bring about infinite {{color|orange|fighting}} capabilities.''
|-
|[[File:KBR box art.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|''Hit opponents with a flurry of attacks with this martial-arts ability!''
|-
|[[File:KSA Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''Oh boy! It's the Fighting Copy Ability, complete with tons of techniques! Grab and throw foes with ease. You can even grab and throw...your friends! Throw them against rocks and other things you want to smash.''
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' trophy===
{|class="wikitable"
!colspan=4|''Super Smash Bros. Melee''
|-
!width=130px|Name
!Image
!Game
!Description
|-
!Fighter Kirby
|[[File:Fighter Kirby Melee Trophy.png|130px]]
|'''SNES''' ''Kirby Super Star''
|''Kirby dons a warrior's headband and becomes a fierce fighter when he swallows an enemy skilled at physical attacks. Fighter Kirby uses many colorful punching and kicking moves as he overpowers his enemies with his sparring skills. The Vulcan Jab is just one of the many techniques Kirby can use thanks to his copying power.''
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' trophy===
{|class="wikitable"
!colspan=4|''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
|-
!width=130px|Name
!Image
!Game
!Description
|-
!Fighter Kirby
|[[File:Fighter Kirby Brawl Trophy.png|130px]]
|'''SNES''' ''Kirby Super Star''

'''GBA''' ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''
|''Kirby when he is skilled in martial arts, especially close-quarters combat. Inhaling brawny challengers like Knuckle Joe will transform Kirby, allowing him to use a bunch of fight moves like Rising Break, the heroic uppercut. His Mega Power Shot in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, which used charged energy to take out faraway enemies, is another Fighter Kirby highlight.''
|}

===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' trophy===
{|class="wikitable"
!colspan=4|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
|-
!width=130px|Name
!Image
!Appears In
!Description
|-
!Fighter Kirby
|[[File:Fighter Kirby Wii U Trophy.png|150px]]
|'''SNES''' ''Kirby Super Star''
'''Wii''' ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
|American English: "''Show me your moves!" Wait-that's not Kirby's line! Regardless, he's really fired up and ready to become a fighting machine with that red headband. He knows the basics, like kicking and tossing, but he can also muster his fighting spirit to blast distant foes.''"<br>
British English: "''With his red headband and fierce attitude, Fighter Kirby is ready to take on anything. Like a real martial artist, he can kick and throw his foes into submission. And like a...not-so-real martial artist, he can fire his fighting spirit as an energy blast to hit faraway enemies. The only weapon this Kirby needs is his burning heart!''"
|}

===''Kirby Super Star'' manual===
*''"Kirby knocks out enemies with a severe punch or kick."''

===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' manual===
*''"Kirby attacks with martial-arts moves! Keep it up for more fast-paced pummeling!"''

===''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' manual===
*''"Defeat your enemies with flurries of punches and kicks."''

==Trivia==
*In the concept art of the Fighter ability for ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', it was originally called '''Rush''', which also allowed Kirby to throw consecutive punches.<ref>''20th Anniversary Kirby Pupupu Encyclopedia'', p. 121</ref>
*As mentioned above, Fighter Kirby can be seen as a reference to fighting games, particularly the ''Street Fighter'' series. There are two particular aspects of the ability that point to this being the case:
**The red headband Kirby wears is similar to the one Ryu wears.
**Two of Fighter's moves (Rising Break and the Force Blast line of attacks) are similar in concept to the Shoryuken and Hadoken respectively. Furthermore, the input for the Instant Mega Force Blast is almost identical to Hadoken's input (down + forward + attack).
*Fighter's icon from ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' may be a reference to his appearance in [[Megaton Punch]].
*In ''Kirby Battle Royale'', Fighter got a new move called Quick Jab, which has the same name and is very similar to a move card from the Japan exclusive card game ''Kirby no Copy-toru!'', which released before ''Kirby Battle Royale''.

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
KSS Fighter Artwork.png|''Kirby Super Star''
KaTAM Fighter Kirby Artwork.png|''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''
KaTAM Fighter Green Kirby.png|Artwork of Green Fighter Kirby from ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''
KSqS Fighter Kirby Artwork.png|''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
KSSU Fighter artwork.jpg|''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KRTDL Fighter.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
KTD Fighter Kirby Pause Artwork.png|Pause menu artwork from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KFD Fighter.png|''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''
Kirby no Copy-toru Quick Jab artwork.jpg|Artwork of the Quick Jab card from ''Kirby no Copy-toru!''
Kirby no Copy-toru Vulcan Jab artwork.jpg|Artwork of the Vulcan Jab card from ''Kirby no Copy-toru!''
Kirby no Copy-toru Force Blast artwork.jpg|Artwork of the Force Blast card from ''Kirby no Copy-toru!''
Kirby no Copy-toru Mega Force Blast artwork.jpg|Artwork of the Mega Force Blast card from ''Kirby no Copy-toru!''
</gallery>

===Sprites===
<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;">
KSS Fighter Sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star''
KNiDL Backdrop sprite.png|''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''
KSqS Fighter Kirby Sprite.png|''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
KSSU Fighter Kirby Sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KSSU Fighter Ability Item.png|[[Ability Item]] from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
</gallery>

===Icons===
<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;">
KSS Fighter Icon.png|''Kirby Super Star''
KatAMFighterIcon.png|''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''
Fighter Icon KSqS.png|''Kirby: Squeak Squad''
Fighter Icon KSSU.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KSSU Fighter Copy Essence Deluxe Icon.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' ([[Copy Essence Deluxe]])
KSSU Fighter icon.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (pause screen)
</gallery>
<gallery>
KRtDL Fighter Icon.png|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' and ''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''
KTD Fighter Icon.png|''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
KBR Fighter icon.png|''Kirby Battle Royale''
KSA Fighter Icon.png|''Kirby Star Allies''
KF2 Fighter icon.png|''Kirby Fighters 2''
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
KFD Fighter Rare Outfit.png|The [[Costumes|Alternate costume]] for Fighter from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''
KBR Fighter.png|''Kirby Battle Royale''
KBR Knuckle Joe Hair.png|The Knuckle Joe Hair from ''Kirby Battle Royale''
KBR Wrestling Mask.png|The Wrestling Mask from ''Kirby Battle Royale''
KBR Goriath Hat.png|The Goriath Hat from ''Kirby Battle Royale''
KF2 Knuckle Headgear.jpg|The Knuckle Headgear from ''Kirby Fighters 2''
KF2 Goriath Hat.jpg|The Goriath Hat from ''Kirby Fighters 2''
Kirby GCN bridge.jpg|''[[Kirby for Nintendo GameCube]]''
Kirby GCN two Bonkers.jpg|''Kirby for Nintendo GameCube''
</gallery>

===Other===
<gallery>
KRTDL Main Credits picture 13.png|Main Mode credits picture from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', featuring Fighter Kirby and [[Meta Knight]] taking on [[Grand Doomer]]
KPQ Fighter Banner.jpg|Banner from the [[Kirby Personality Quiz]]
</gallery>

===Videos===
{{Youtube|xPCSOmf9g-A|300|Official [[Kirby Portal]] video showcasing Fighter}}
{{clear}}

==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|ja=ファイター
|jaR=Faitā
|jaM=Fighter
|es=Luchador
|esM=Fighter
|zhSimp=格斗家
|zhSimpR=gé dòu jiā
|zhTrad=格鬥家
|zhTradR=gé dòu jiā
|zhM=Fighter
|ko=파이터
|koR=Paiteo
|koM=Fighter
|fr=Combat
|frM=Combat
|de=Kämpfer
|deM=Fighter
|it=Lottatore
|itM=Fighter
|nl=Vechter
|nlM=Fighter
|pt=Lutador
|ptM=Fighter
|ru=Борец
|ruR=Borets
|ruM=Fighter
}}

{{ref}}
{{Navbox-Copy Abilities}}
{{Navbox-KSS/KSSU}}
{{Navbox-KaTAM}}
{{Navbox-KSqS}}
{{Navbox-KRtDL/KRtDLD}}
{{Navbox-KDCSE}}
{{Navbox-KTD}}
{{Navbox-KFD}}
{{Navbox-KPR}}
{{Navbox-KBR}}
{{Navbox-KSA}}
{{Navbox-KF2}}
{{Navbox-Anime}}

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