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|game1= ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993)

|game = <small>''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'' (as [[Beam Mage]])<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'' (as [[Beam Mage]])<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (reference)</small>

|type=Unlimited use

|power=Attacks with an electric beam; provides Zap [[Power Effect]].

|helper=[[Waddle Doo]]

Beam is among the very first Copy Abilities in the [[Kirby (series)|''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.

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]].

==Game appearances==

===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===

[[File:KA Beam icon.png|left]]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.

===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===

The playable [[Waddle Doo]] has the same ability, and cannot discard it.

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'''<ref>''Kirby: Squeak Squad Nintendo Official Guidebook''</ref>), and allows it to create sparks that travel along metal surfaces.

There is a super variant of this ability known as [[Flare Beam]].

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! Skill

! Description

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| '''Beam Whip'''

| {{center|1}}

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| '''Cycle Beam'''

| {{center|Dash + 1}}

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| '''Beam Blast'''

| {{center|Dash + 1 in midair}}

| Kirby aims downwards and fires a series of energy blasts diagonally towards the ground.

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| '''Revolution Beam'''

| {{center|1 repeatedly in midair}}

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| '''Wave Beam'''

| {{center|Hold 1, 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 fat.

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| '''Capture Beam'''

| Kirby grabs an enemy and fires them away with a flurry of energy balls.

|}

|{{center|[[File:KPR Beam Whip clip.png]]}}

|{{center|Press and release B}}

|8 for initial hits, 6 each subsequent hit

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| '''Beam Whip'''

| {{center|Press and release B}}

|12

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====Moveset====

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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.

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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.

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|''Whip the beam! Hold to hover!''

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|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''

|''This beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! {{Color|Blue|Beam it!}} <big>{{Color|Orange|Beam it!}}</big> <big><big>{{Color|Red|Beam it!}}</big></big>''

|[[File:KTD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]

|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''

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|[[File:KPR Box.png|100px]]

|''[[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!''

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!Image

!Game

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!Beam Kirby

|[[file:Beam Kirby Brawl Trophy.png|130px]]

|{{center|''Kirby's Adventure'', ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''}}

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!Image

!Appears In/Related Games

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!Beam Kirby

|[[file:Beam Kirby Wii U Trophy.png|130px]]

|{{center|''Kirby's Adventure'', ''Kirby Super Star''}}

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|pt=Raio

|ptM=Ray

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