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Slide can be used in some titles to break barricades of [[Star Block]]s or cracked stone blocks that lie under Kirby's feet, making it a quicker method of destroying such blocks than attempting to [[Inhale]] them. Sliding works on most standard enemies, but has no effect generally on bosses or mid-bosses. In ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', some Copy Abilities affect how Kirby slides, with [[Sword]] having Kirby lunge forwards with his sword, [[Bomb]] having Kirby hold a bomb in front of him if he is holding one before sliding, and [[Fighter]] allowing Kirby to damage Mid-Bosses in the former game.
Slide can be used in some titles to break barricades of [[Star Block]]s or cracked stone blocks that lie under Kirby's feet, making it a quicker method of destroying such blocks than attempting to [[Inhale]] them. Sliding works on most standard enemies, but has no effect generally on bosses or mid-bosses. In ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', some Copy Abilities affect how Kirby slides, with [[Sword]] having Kirby lunge forwards with his sword, [[Bomb]] having Kirby hold a bomb in front of him if he is holding one before sliding, and [[Fighter]] allowing Kirby to damage Mid-Bosses in the former game.


Starting with ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|{{KRtDL KAW}}]]'', Kirby and his friends can also perform this move while holding an item, making it their only attack option whilst doing so.
Starting with ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', Kirby and his friends can also perform this move while holding an item, making it their only attack option whilst doing so.


===Rolling Ram Attack===
===Rolling Ram Attack===
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*''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
*''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
*''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
*''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
*''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|{{KRtDL KAW}}]]''
*''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
*''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' ([[New Challenge Stages]])
*''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' ([[New Challenge Stages]])
*''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
*''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In most games where Kirby can slide, he will bounce off foes once he collides with them. In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', however, Kirby will pass under enemies and pop them up into the air when he Slides into them.
*In most games where Kirby can slide, he will bounce off foes once he collides with them. In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', however, Kirby will pass under enemies and pop them up into the air when he Slides into them.
*In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|{{KRtDL KAW}}]]'', sliding repeatedly is actually faster than [[dash]]ing.
*In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', sliding repeatedly is actually faster than [[dash]]ing.
*Due to the nature of controlling it, the [[Remocoroid]] from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' is the only [[device]] in the ''Kirby'' series which is capable of using the slide attack.
*Due to the nature of controlling it, the [[Remocoroid]] from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' is the only [[device]] in the ''Kirby'' series which is capable of using the slide attack.



Revision as of 06:27, 19 February 2022

Artwork of Kirby performing a Slide attack from Kirby Super Star Ultra.
Press ↓ + A to perform a Slide attack. You can do this even when you have no ability equipped!
— in-game tip from Kirby Star Allies

A Slide (otherwise known as Slide attack) is an attack that Kirby and most other playable characters can perform in most main-series Kirby games. This attack can be used regardless of what Copy Ability Kirby may or may not have (with a few exceptions), and involves him sliding forward along the ground with a low profile and his feet out in front. Any regular enemy or block can be attacked using a slide, though it is ineffective against Bosses and Mid-Bosses (with a few exceptions).

Overview

Kirby using the Slide attack in Kirby Star Allies.
To slide...Push ↓ and B together. You can attack while sliding.
— Tutorial from The Beginner's Show, in Kirby Super Star

To perform the attack, the player must press the jump button while Kirby is crouching. This causes Kirby to slide a considerable distance forward (depending on the terrain) with his feet out front. If he hits an enemy that is not invulnerable to it, he will deal damage to that enemy and bounce off. This can be done anywhere out of the water, and requires no Copy Ability to use. In addition to its offensive capability, Kirby can use a Slide to dodge an attack, or just move quickly forward.

Slide can be used in some titles to break barricades of Star Blocks or cracked stone blocks that lie under Kirby's feet, making it a quicker method of destroying such blocks than attempting to Inhale them. Sliding works on most standard enemies, but has no effect generally on bosses or mid-bosses. In Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad, some Copy Abilities affect how Kirby slides, with Sword having Kirby lunge forwards with his sword, Bomb having Kirby hold a bomb in front of him if he is holding one before sliding, and Fighter allowing Kirby to damage Mid-Bosses in the former game.

Starting with Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Kirby and his friends can also perform this move while holding an item, making it their only attack option whilst doing so.

Rolling Ram Attack

Kirby rolling down a hill.

In Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad, sliding down a steep slope (45 degrees or more) causes Kirby to start rolling down the hill, which damages any enemy he encounters.[1]

Game appearances

The Slide can be performed in the following games:

Trivia

Gallery

KPR Kirby Slide clip.png
From Kirby: Planet Robobot

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
French Glisser Slide


References

  1. "If you slide on a really steep hill, Kirby will start to roll down the hill. While rolling, if Kirby encounters an enemy, he will execute a damaging Rolling Ram Attack!"Kirby & The Amazing Mirror instruction manual