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[[File:KF2 Archer Kirby battling Parasol Kirby screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Archer Kirby (wearing a Rare Hat) using Leaping Quiver on a rival [[Parasol]] Kirby in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'']] | |||
Archer returns in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', playing largely the same way it did in its previous appearance. It is unlocked for use by the player upon reaching [[Fighters Rank]] 28. This game also features two [[Alternate costumes|alternate looks]] for the ability, those being the Hunter's Hat (unlocked at Rank 64) and the Cyber Hat (unlocked at Rank 92). Choosing the Cyber Hat also replaces the cardboard Camouflage cutouts with holographic equivalents. | Archer returns in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', playing largely the same way it did in its previous appearance. It is unlocked for use by the player upon reaching [[Fighters Rank]] 28. This game also features two [[Alternate costumes|alternate looks]] for the ability, those being the Hunter's Hat (unlocked at Rank 64) and the Cyber Hat (unlocked at Rank 92). Choosing the Cyber Hat also replaces the cardboard Camouflage cutouts with holographic equivalents. | ||
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| “ | Wait for the right moment, and open fire. Hide in the shadows, and become a Sharpshooter! Your precision aiming will let you hit a small target from long distance. | ” | — Kirby: Triple Deluxe pause caption |
Archer is a Copy Ability introduced in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. The Archer ability gives Kirby a purple cap with a white trim and a yellow feather sticking out of the back, and a pink bow with orange tips and star insignia, stocked with brown-shafted arrows. It can only be obtained from a Spynum. The ability allows Kirby to release arrows at several different angles. Kirby can also charge the arrows up to two times, allowing for three different types of arrows; normal uncharged arrows that travel in a slight arc when angled, partially charged arrows that travel in a straight line and pierce through enemies, and fully charged energy arrows, which release a small radius explosion on contact. He can also shoot arrows straight into the air, charging this will cause the arrow to split into a shower of arrows that rain on surrounding enemies. If the player hits the down button, Kirby will go into camouflage, where he puts up a piece of fake cardboard scenery, like bushes and trees, and hides behind it. He can even fire arrows in this position. Finally, Kirby can melee enemies using his arrows, and jump up in the air and fire several arrows at the ground in front of him.
Game appearances
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
| “ | Have you tried the new Archer ability yet? Doesn’t Kirby look charming wearing a fashionable hat while sniping enemies with arrows? The Archer ability enables three levels of attacks depending on the amount of power you charge up: the Shot, Snipe Shot, and Magic-Star Arrow. You can also use Arrow Slash to attack enemies up close. Kirby using his Hitman attack while hiding behind a bush is quite a sight, too! For the Archer ability, inhale a Spynum before it hits you! | ” | — Satoshi Ishida, Miiverse post on 05/23/2014 9:18 AM |
Archer makes its debut in this game, and can be obtained from the enemy Spynum. There are a number of puzzles in this game which specifically require the use of the Archer ability and involves the player tilting the Nintendo 3DS to line a pathway for Kirby's arrows.
Archer is also available as one of the abilities in the sub-game Kirby Fighters.
Moveset
| Archer moveset for Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Kirby Fighters Deluxe, and Kirby: Planet Robobot while facing right | ||
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| Skill | Image | Button Execution |
| Shot |  |
B
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| Snipe Shot |  |
Hold B to charge, and then release
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| Magic-Star Arrow |  |
Hold B longer before releasing
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| Sharpshooter |  |
While holding B, press either of ↨
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| Sky Shot |  |
↑ + B
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| Sky-Shot Shower |  |
Press ↑ and then hold B, and then release
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| Arrow Slash |  |
Dash + B
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| Leaping Quiver |  |
Dash jump + B in midair
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| Camouflage |  |
↓
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| Hitman |  |
B while camouflaged
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| Crawl |  |
Either of ↔ while camouflaged
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Camouflage forms
| Camouflage forms | |||
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| Form | Description | Form | Description |
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A green bush |  |
The HAL logo |
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A green bush with pink flowers |  |
A picture of King Dedede (Not in Kirby: Planet Robobot) |
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A short tree |  |
A picture of King Dedede, styled from Dedede's Drum Dash (Kirby: Planet Robobot exclusive) |
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One of the forms of Stone |  |
A picture of Taranza (Kirby: Planet Robobot exclusive) |
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A Star Block |  |
The Haltmann Works Company logo (Kirby: Planet Robobot exclusive) |
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Archer is one of the available Copy Abilities which can be selected in this game. It functions identically to the way it did in Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Archer returns in Kirby: Planet Robobot, and is still supplied by Spynum. Aside from gaining a few new Camouflage forms, it is unchanged from its appearance in prior titles.
Kirby Fighters 2
Archer returns in Kirby Fighters 2, playing largely the same way it did in its previous appearance. It is unlocked for use by the player upon reaching Fighters Rank 28. This game also features two alternate looks for the ability, those being the Hunter's Hat (unlocked at Rank 64) and the Cyber Hat (unlocked at Rank 92). Choosing the Cyber Hat also replaces the cardboard Camouflage cutouts with holographic equivalents.
For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Archer ability in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.
Moveset
| Archer move-set in Kirby Fighters 2 | |||
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| Skill | Button Execution | Description | Damage (unmodified) |
| Shot | Press and release B
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Kirby shoots an arrow straight forward. | 12 |
| Snipe Shot | Hold B to charge, then release
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Kirby shoots a more powerful arrow which passes through opponents and other objects, but not walls. | 16 |
| Magic-Star Arrow | Hold B longer before releasing
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Kirby shoots a powerful magic missile that passes through opponents and other objects, but not walls. | 32 |
| Sharpshooter | While holding B, move ↑/↓
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Kirby can aim his bow up or down while holding an arrow to shoot. | N/A |
| Sky Shot | ↑ + press and release B
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Kirby fires an arrow straight upward. | 20 |
| Sky-Shot Shower | Move ↑ and hold B to charge, then release
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Kirby fires a magic arrow straight upward which causes four streams of energy to rain down around it. These energy streams also deal damage. | 26 (main arrow) 22 (energy streams) |
| Arrow Slash | Dash + B
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Kirby pulls out an arrow and swipes opponents with it at melee range. After the first swipe, he steps forward and performs a second. | 8 (first hit) 12 (second hit) |
| Leaping Quiver | Dash + B in midair
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Kirby fires three arrows in rapid succession diagonally downward. | 12 (first arrow) 7 (second arrow) 7 (third arrow) |
| Camouflage | ↓
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Kirby hides behind a cardboard cut-out with crayon drawing on the front resembling a background object. He can still take damage, but has a lower profile. | N/A |
| Hitman | B while camouflaged
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Kirby shoots a low-to-the-ground arrow, and can shoot them very rapidly. | 10 |
| Crawl | Move ←/→ while camouflaged
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Kirby shuffles slowly to the left or right, keeping his low profile in the process. | N/A |
Kirby's Dream Buffet
In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Archer Kirby is depicted alongside Fighter Kirby on the "Archer vs. Fighter" Character Treat, using artwork from Kirby Fighters Deluxe. Archer does not appear as an ability in Kirby's Dream Buffet itself.
Profiles
| Image | Game | Flavor text |
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Wait for the right moment, and open fire. Hide in the shadows, and become a Sharpshooter! Your precision aiming will let you hit a small target from long distance. |
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Kirby Fighters Deluxe | Wait for the right moment, and open fire. Hide in the shadows, and become a Sharpshooter! Use precision aiming to fire upward, across, and diagonally. |
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Kirby: Planet Robobot | Wait for the right moment, and open fire. Hide in the shadows, and become a Sharpshooter! Your precision aiming will let you shoot through tight spots. |
Trivia
- Archer is somewhat similar to Cupid, which also allows Kirby to fire arrows.
- The official Kirby Fighters 2 Copy Compendium #4 video refers to Archer by its Japanese name, Sniper. An updated version of the video released on February 3rd, 2021 fixed the error and refers to the ability by its English name.
- The same mistake was made in a listing of an Archer Kirby plush in the official Nintendo North American online shop, referring to it as "Kirby Sniper".
Gallery
Pause menu art from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- KFD Archer.png
Artwork from Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Ability Star from Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot
Icon from Kirby Fighters 2
Pause subscreen from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
A puzzle that is designed specifically for the Archer ability from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Camouflaging behind a King Dedede cardboard in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Camouflaging behind a HAL Laboratory logo cardboard in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Banner from the Kirby Personality Quiz
Videos
Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Archer
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Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | スナイパー Sunaipā |
Sniper |
| Traditional Chinese | 狙擊手 jū jī shǒu |
Sniper |
| Simplified Chinese | 狙击手 jū jī shǒu | |
| Dutch | Boogschutter | Archer |
| French | Archer | Archer |
| German | Bogenschütze | Archer |
| Italian | Arciere | Archer |
| Korean | 스나이퍼 Seunaipeo |
Sniper |
| Portuguese | Arqueiro | Archer |
| Russian | Лучник Luchnik |
Archer |
| Spanish | Arquero | Archer |
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