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A '''Star Bullet''' (otherwise known as a '''Spit Star''', '''Spitting Star''', '''Exhaled Star''' or just '''Star''' in shorthand) is a glowing star-shaped projectile that [[Kirby]] can spit out after [[inhale|inhaling]] an enemy or object (notably the [[ | A '''Star Bullet''' (otherwise known as a '''Spit Star''', '''Spitting Star''', '''Exhaled Star''' or just '''Star''' in shorthand) is a glowing star-shaped projectile that [[Kirby]] can spit out after [[inhale|inhaling]] an enemy or object (notably the [[Recoil Star]] left by [[boss]]es). It is his primary method of attacking at range, and deals a considerable amount of [[damage]] to anything vulnerable to it. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
To launch a star bullet, Kirby must first inhale something. Instead of swallowing, | To launch a star bullet, Kirby must first inhale something. Instead of swallowing, {{realMe}} must then press the same button used to inhale to make Kirby spit the object back out as a star. It will travel at significant speed in a straight direction until it hits something, upon which it will shatter, pass through, or be deflected, based on the power of the star, and the nature of the thing it hits. | ||
Star bullets are capable of dealing a considerable amount of damage, more so in many cases than most [[Copy Ability]] attacks, but naturally, using them requires Kirby to inhale something first. Anything that can be inhaled can be | Star bullets are capable of dealing a considerable amount of damage, more so in many cases than most [[Copy Ability]] attacks, but naturally, using them requires Kirby to inhale something first. Anything that can be inhaled can be used as a star projectile, even Kirby's friends in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. The trajectory of the star can be influenced by some environmental hazards, though this is a rare occurrence. Star bullets are also useful for clearing away blockades and hitting switches at a distance. | ||
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===Blaster Bullet=== | ===Blaster Bullet=== | ||
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Starting from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', Kirby can | Starting from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', Kirby can swallowing multiple objects at once to create a more powerful star that can pass through enemies as it hits them. This is referred to officially as '''{{furi|貫通|かんつう}}{{furi|星型弾|ほしがただん}}''' ("Piercing Star Bullet") in Japanese or a '''Blaster Bullet''' in English as described in ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''. | ||
Prior to ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', the Blaster Bullet remains the same if Kirby inhales more than 2 objects. From '' | Prior to ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', the Blaster Bullet remains the same if Kirby inhales more than 2 objects. From ''Squeak Squad'' onward, inhaling 3 or more objects makes the bullet even bigger and stronger, which is officially referred to as '''ビッグ{{furi|貫通|かんつう}}{{furi|星型弾|ほしがただん}}''' ("Big Piercing Star Bullet") in Japanese. | ||
===Dash Damage Boost=== | ===Dash Damage Boost=== | ||
''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' introduced a game mechanic that a Star Bullet can do more damage if Kirby launches it while [[dash]]ing. This has been featured in main series games since ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream | ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' introduced a game mechanic that a Star Bullet can do more damage if Kirby launches it while [[dash]]ing. This has been featured in main series games since ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''. | ||
===Damage Value=== | ===Damage Value=== | ||
The following | The following lists the [[damage]] value of the Star Bullet and its variations in some ''Kirby'' games. | ||
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!colspan=6|Star Bullet damage in the ''Kirby'' series | !colspan=6|Star Bullet damage in the ''Kirby'' series | ||
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|2 objects: 60<br>3 objects: 65<br>4 objects: 69<br>5 objects: 73<br>6 objects: 77<br>7 objects: 81<br>8 objects: 85<br>9 objects: 89<br>10 objects: 93<br>11 objects: 97<br>12+ objects: 100 | |2 objects: 60<br>3 objects: 65<br>4 objects: 69<br>5 objects: 73<br>6 objects: 77<br>7 objects: 81<br>8 objects: 85<br>9 objects: 89<br>10 objects: 93<br>11 objects: 97<br>12+ objects: 100 | ||
|2 objects: 65<br>3 objects: 70<br>4 objects: 74<br>5 objects: 78<br>6 objects: 82<br>7 objects: 86<br>8 objects: 90<br>9 objects: 94<br>10 objects: 98<br>11 objects: 102<br>12+ objects: 105 | |2 objects: 65<br>3 objects: 70<br>4 objects: 74<br>5 objects: 78<br>6 objects: 82<br>7 objects: 86<br>8 objects: 90<br>9 objects: 94<br>10 objects: 98<br>11 objects: 102<br>12+ objects: 105 | ||
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Notably, ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra|Ultra]]''), ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' and ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' have the same damage system. | |||
==Game appearances== | ==Game appearances== | ||
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A few exceptions include: | A few exceptions include: | ||
*Some legendary items can fire Star Bullets too, such as the [[Star Rod]] and the [[Triple Star|Triple Star Cane]]. | *Some legendary items can fire Star Bullets too, such as the [[Star Rod]] and the [[Triple Star|Triple Star Cane]]. | ||
*In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra|Ultra]]''), [[Wheelie Rider]] can fire '''Star Shots''' in 2-player gameplay only, which are smaller in size and closer in range, but can be fired in 8 cardinal directions. | |||
*In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' | *In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', Blaster Bullets travel more slowly than usual. | ||
*In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', a special variation of the move called the '''Planet Buster''' is used by [[Robobot Armor]]'s [[Halberd (Robobot Armor)|Halberd Mode]] to battle [[Star Dream]]. | |||
*In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land | |||
*In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', a special variation of the move called the '''Planet Buster''' is used by [[Robobot Armor]]'s [[Halberd Mode]] | |||
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
{{SmashWiki|Inhale}} | {{SmashWiki|Inhale}} | ||
In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], [[smashwiki:Kirby|Kirby]] and [[smashwiki:King Dedede|King Dedede]] can inhale and shoot their opponents (or sometimes their teammates) out as star bullets, though they behave differently. They travel more slowly, always pass through enemies they hit, and the person transformed can revert back by button-mashing, or revert back normally after traveling some distance. The power of the star depends on the weight of the opponent spat out, meaning that an opponent like [[smashwiki:Jigglypuff|Jigglypuff]] would make for a weak star, while a fighter like [[smashwiki:Bowser|Bowser]] would make for a very strong star. | In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], [[smashwiki:Kirby|Kirby]] and [[smashwiki:King Dedede|King Dedede]] can inhale and shoot their opponents (or sometimes their teammates) out as star bullets, though they behave differently. They travel more slowly, always pass through enemies they hit, and the person transformed can revert back by button-mashing, or revert back normally after traveling some distance. The power of the star depends on the weight of the opponent spat out, meaning that an opponent like [[smashwiki:Jigglypuff|Jigglypuff]] would make for a weak star, while a fighter like [[smashwiki:Bowser|Bowser]] would make for a very strong star. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Star Bullet K64.jpg|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' artwork | |||
Star Bullet K64.jpg|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' | |||
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== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In some old games, if the Star Bullet is launched underwater, it will get affected by gravity and fall down instead, including [[UFO]]'s Star Bullets in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''. For example, if a Blaster Bullet is launched underwater in ''Kirby's Adventure'', it will fire in a parabolic manner. | |||
*Blaster Bullets do increased damage in [[Heroes in Another Dimension]] and [[The Ultimate Choice]]'s Soul Melter EX of ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
===Star Bullet=== | ===Star Bullet=== | ||
{{Names | {{Names | ||
|ja= | |ja=星型弾 | ||
|jaR=Hoshigatadan | |jaR=Hoshigatadan | ||
|jaM=Star Bullet | |jaM=Star Bullet}} | ||
}} | |||
===Blaster Bullet=== | ===Blaster Bullet=== | ||
{{Names | {{Names | ||
|ja= | |ja=貫通星型弾 | ||
|jaR=Kantsū Hoshigatadan | |jaR=Kantsū Hoshigatadan | ||
|jaM=Piercing Star Bullet | |jaM=Piercing Star Bullet}} | ||
{{Navbox-Moves}} | {{Navbox-Moves}} | ||
[[Category:Moves]] | [[Category:Moves]] |