Mid-Boss: Difference between revisions

'''Mid-Bosses''', also called '''mini-bosses''',<ref>{{cite manual|quote=Defeat the mini-boss who is on guard.|game=Kirby's Dream Land 2|page=13}}</ref> are a major part of the ''Kirby'' franchise found in almost every game of the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. Mid Bosses are enemies larger than most regular enemies but smaller than most [[Boss]]es that appear in the worlds that Kirby travels through. Once Kirby enters the small area in which a Mid-Boss is located, he cannot proceed or go back until his opponent has been defeated (with a few exceptions), which usually takes longer than beating a regular enemy. Mid-Bosses also typically give out [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]], but these can only be obtained after Kirby has knocked them out, enabling him to inhale and swallow them (in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' and ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' they are guaranteed to drop the Copy Ability hats even if their bodies are destroyed). Their name comes from the fact that they are similar to bosses, but are found in the middle of the levels.

Like most bosses, Mid-Bosses will drop debris, conjure minions or cause [[Drop Star]]s to appear when they attack, giving Kirby means to fight back if he has no Copy Ability.

*Bosses cannot be inhaled, excepting [[Flowery Woods]].

|{{center|[[File:KNiDL Bonkers sprite.png]]}}

|This armored simian attacks Kirby by swinging his giant hammer, which resembles [[King Dedede]]'s hammer. He can also toss explosive [[Coconut]]s for added spiciness.

|{{center|[[File:KNiDL Bugzzy sprite.png]]}}

|{{center|[[File:KNiDL Fire Lion sprite.png]]}}

|This sleek cat can attack Kirby by pouncing or by using a fireball tackle. If Kirby is grabbed, he will be held in place and scratched before being released.

|{{center|[[File:KNiDL Grand Wheelie sprite.png]]}}

|{{center|[[File:KNiDL Axe Knight sprite.png]]<br>[[File:KNiDL Javelin Knight sprite.png]]<br>[[File:KNiDL Mace Knight sprite.png]]<br>[[File:KNiDL Trident Knight sprite.png]]}}

|Four knights - [[Axe Knight]], [[Javelin Knight]], [[Mace Knight]] and [[Trident Knight]]. Kirby encounters these knights in various number during ambushes. These foes can be inhaled.

|{{center|[[File:KNiDL Mr Frosty sprite.png]]}}

|{{center|[[File:KNiDL Mr Tick Tock sprite.png]]}}

|[[Phan Phan]]

|{{center|[[File:KNiDL Phan Phan sprite.png]]}}

|A bipedal elephant that rolls around and tries to grab Kirby with its trunk, while occasionally throwing apples. In ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', it replaces [[Rolling Turtle]].

|{{center|[[File:KNiDL Poppy Bros Sr sprite.png]]}}

|An anthropomorphic block of stone with feet. Blocky slams into the walls or attempts to fall on Kirby, creating [[Drop Star|stars]] that can be inhaled for ammunition.

|{{center|[[File:KSSU Bonkers Sprite.png]]}}

|{{center|[[File:KSSU Bugzzy Sprite.png]]}}

|{{center|[[File:KSSU Chef Kawasaki.png]]}}

|{{center|[[File:KSSU Iron Mam Sprite.png]]}}

|{{center|[[File:KSSU Jukid Sprite.png]]}}

|{{center|[[File:KSSU Kracko Jr Sprite.png]]}}

|It is debatable whether this weak form of [[Kracko]] is a boss or mid-boss, since he is fought in the Arena by himself, but there is no other mid-bosses in the level he appears in, [[Bubbly Clouds]]. Kracko Jr. attacks mainly just by moving around the screen, trying to collide with Kirby. He also can make [[Waddle Doo]]s or bombs, a trait that the elder Kracko lacks.

|[[Kracko Jr.|Kracko Jr.'s Revenge]] (''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' only)

|{{center|[[File:KSSU Kracko Jr Revenge Sprite.png]]}}

|A darker, creepier Kracko Jr. with a red eye and brownish clouds. His attacks are more powerful than normal Kracko Jr.

|[[Meta-Knights]]

|{{center|[[File:KSSU Axe Knight sprite.png]]<br>[[File:KSSU Javelin Knight Sprite.png]]<br>[[File:KSSU Mace Knight Sprite.png]]<br>[[File:KSSU Trident Knight Sprite.png]]}}

|Four knights with various weapons - [[Axe Knight]], [[Javelin Knight]], [[Mace Knight]], and [[Trident Knight]]. Kirby needs to defeat each one separately to defeat the mid-boss. They each can be inhaled like normal enemies (but it takes longer to inhale them), and they even appear as normal enemies sometimes.

|{{key|Meta-Knights}}[[Axe Knight]]

|One of the Meta-Knights that looks like a skull with a viking helmet. Axe Knight chops at Kirby if he is nearby, or throws his axe like a boomerang. Surprisingly, he doesn't give Kirby the [[Cutter]] ability.

|{{key|Meta-Knights}}[[Javelin Knight]]

|{{center|[[File:KSSU Javelin Knight Sprite.png]]}}

|None

|An octopus-like robot that flies around and shoots lasers at Kirby. He doesn't give Kirby the [[Beam]] ability as one might expect.

|{{key|Meta-Knights}}[[Mace Knight]]

|{{Center|[[File:KSSU Mace Knight Sprite.png]]}}

|None

|Another Meta-Knight. Swings a mace around while walking or stands in place and throws his mace at Kirby.  

|{{key|Meta-Knights}}[[Trident Knight]]

|{{center|[[File:KSSU Trident Knight Sprite.png]]}}

|A jet pack-wearing Meta-Knight who throws an infinite amount of tridents at Kirby.  

|[[Mr. Tick-Tock]] (''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' only)

|[[Phan Phan]] (''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' only)

===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''===

|{{center|[[File:KRtDL Bonkers screenshot.png|150px]]<br>[[File:KRtDL Bonkers EX screenshot.png]]}}

|Bonkers' debut 3D appearance. He attacks much like his counterparts in previous titles, but has an EX version with more formidable techniques.

 

|{{center|[[File:KRtDL Super Bonkers screenshot.png|150px]]<br>[[File:KRTDL Super Bonkers EX.png]]}}

|{{center|[[File:KRtDL Dubior screenshot.png|150px]]<br>[[File:KRtDL Dubior EX screenshot.png]]}}

|{{center|[[File:KRtDL Gigant Edge screenshot.png|150px]]<br>[[File:KRtDL Gigant Edge EX screenshot.png]]}}

|{{center|[[File:KRtDL Kibble Blade screenshot.png|150px]]<br>[[File:KRtDL Kibble Blade EX screenshot.png]]}}

|{{center|[[File:KRtDL King Doo screenshot.png|150px]]<br>[[File:KRtDL King Doo EX screenshot.png]]}}

|{{center|[[File:KRtDL Moundo screenshot.png|150px]]<br>[[File:KRtDL Moundo EX screenshot.png]]}}

|Resembles a tiny mountain with eyes, a craggly mouth, a headband, and a pair of sandals. It attacks by sweeping about and crashing down from above.

 

|{{center|[[File:KRtDL Sphere Doomers screenshot.png|150px]]<br>[[File:Sphere Doomer EX arena.png]]}}

|N/A

|Spectral beings from [[Another Dimension]] that come in four variants. Each Doomer is characterized by its vaguely bird-like features attached to a spherical ghostly body. They attack with various flying maneuvers and firing energy orbs that can be inhaled and spat back. Most Sphere Doomers drop two [[Energy Sphere]]s upon defeat.

 

|{{center|[[File:KRtDL Water Galboros screenshot.png|150px]]<br>[[File:KRtDL Water Galboros EX screenshot.png]]}}

|A floating UFO-type enemy that can generate an energy shield and fire sparks in various patterns. It can also summon little minions that can be swallowed and spat back at it.  

|[[Bomb]] & [[Spark]] (projectiles only)

|The original Beetle-like wrestler appears for the first time in 3-D. His moves are largely the same as before, though he also gains the ability to dive at Kirby from the sky, as well as use the Pinpoint Kick. He can become an ally once defeated.

|This infamous chef returns for the first time in 3-D. His attacks include throwing dishes, spinning through the air, and grabbing Kirby with his ladle to cook him up. He can be recruited as an ally once defeated.