Beam: Difference between revisions

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]].

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|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''

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|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''

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

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

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

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| '''Cycle Beam'''

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| '''Beam Blast'''

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| '''Wave Beam'''

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| '''Beam Whip'''

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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>''

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==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 ???? Star Allies Go!|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.