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{{Quote|Ring dong, ding dong! It's a golden bell. Shake it, and a strange {{color|red|tone}} issues forth. Talk about stunning conclusion--get a load of the {{color|red|Ding Finale}}!|''Triple Deluxe" quote}}
{{Infobox-Copy Ability
{{Infobox-Copy Ability
|image=[[File:TD Bell.png|275px]]
|image=[[File:KTD Bell.png|220px]]
|caption= ''Artwork of '''Bell''' Kirby from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.
|caption=Artwork of '''Bell Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''.
|type=Unlimited use
|type=Unlimited use
|obtained= [[Ringle]]
|obtained= [[Ringle]]
|power= Create damaging soundwaves, throw bells, hide in bell.
|power= Creates damaging sound waves; throws bells; hides inside the bell hat.
|game1=''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' (2014)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (2022, reference)
|game=<small>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''</small>
|similar=[[Mike]]<br>[[Mike Mode|Robobot Armor Mike Mode]]
}}
}}
'''Bell''' is an ability that gives [[Kirby]] a large bell hat with a large pink star on the front and blue ribbon tied to the handle, and two large handbells to use a weapons. This ability mainly creates large damaging soundwaves, but the bells can also be thrown to deal damage. The ability also gives Kirby a more powerful block, in which he hides inside the bell. If enemies attack him while he is hiding, soundwaves will be sent out. This ability can be used underwater. This ability can only be obtained by the enemy [[Ringle]]. It was first introduced in [[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]], along with [[Beetle]], [[Circus]], [[Archer]], and [[Hypernova]], and has so far only appeared in that game.
{{Quote|Ring dong, ding dong! It's a golden bell. Shake it, and a strange {{color|orange|tone}} issues forth. Talk about stunning conclusions--get a load of the {{color|orange|Ding Finale}}!|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' American English pause screen description}}
{{Quote|Ring dong, ding dong! It's a golden bell. Shake it, and a strange {{color|orange|tone}} issues forth. Talk about stunning conclusions - get a load of the {{color|orange|Ding Finale}}!|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' British English pause screen description}}
'''Bell''' is a [[Copy Ability]] which gives [[Kirby]] a large bell hat with a pink star on the front and blue ribbon tied to the handle, with two additional handbells to use as weapons. The Bell ability is primarily used to create large damaging sound waves and pounding foes in rapid succession, but the bells themselves can also be thrown to deal damage from afar. Additionally, Kirby can hide inside his bell hat for a more effective [[guard]], which will retaliate against attackers when struck. The Bell ability is among those which can be used underwater. Bell's sole provider is the elusive bell enemy [[Ringle]], who can only be occasionally found floating in the air or walking along the ground.


==Moveset==
Bell made its debut appearance alongside [[Archer]], [[Beetle]], and [[Circus]] in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. Since then, it has made no main-series appearances (making it the only new Copy Ability introduced in ''Triple Deluxe'' to have this distinction), but it does appear again in ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'' and its sequel ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''. In ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'' in particular, Bell has to be unlocked by having [[StreetPass]] data for ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' on the same system.
{|class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2" width="65%"
 
!colspan=4|Bell moveset for ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''<br><small>while facing right</small>
==Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Bell Kirby's video game appearances &nbsp;
|-
!Game
!Role
!Notes
|-
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Ringle]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
|Playable character
|Selectable in all game modes if the player has [[StreetPass]] data for ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.<br>Comes with an unlockable costume.
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|Playable character
|Selectable in all game modes after unlocking at [[Fighters Rank]] 37.<br>Comes with two unlockable costumes.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|Reference
|A collectible [[Character Treat]] featuring Bell Kirby appears.
|}
 
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
{{quote|The attacks from the new Bell copy ability look quite different from the other abilities. That’s because Kirby strikes enemies with the melody that flows out of the bells in each hand. By continuously attacking enemies with Ring-ding, the attack powers up to Ring-ding-dong, then to Ding Finale. To attack enemies who are farther away, throw the bells left and right simultaneously using Twin Tinker. The bell on Kirby’s head can also serve as protection by using Bell Block. To obtain the Bell ability, inhale a Ringle when you see it in the game!|[[Satoshi Ishida]], [[Miiverse]] post on 05/26/2014 9:13 AM}}
Bell debuts in this game and is obtainable from the enemy [[Ringle]]. Bell is a fairly versatile ability for combat; it allows Kirby to attack from a distance, use a more powerful [[Guard]] technique, and attack underwater with it. Kirby also appears to be enjoying himself while he bangs on the bells to create huge sound waves, as a smile can be seen on his face during some of the attacks. However, Bell is one of the less versatile abilities for puzzle-solving, having no elemental attacks or special objects to interact with.
 
===Moveset===
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=5|Bell's moveset in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Image
!Button Execution
!Description
![[Damage]]<br>([[Star Bullet]]=52)
|-
|'''Ring-ding'''
|{{center|[[File:KTD Ring-ding clip.png]]}}
|{{center|B}}
|Kirby slams one of his bells into the ground in front of him, damaging foes with sound waves in addition to the bell itself.
|18→3 (2nd hit onward)
|-
|'''Ring-ding-dong'''
|{{center|[[File:KTD Ring-ding-dong clip.png]]}}
|{{center|B repeatedly}}
|Kirby slams his bells forward several times in rapid succession. This move will continue for as long as B is repeatedly pressed, and Kirby moves forward very slowly while using the attack.
*The tone from his bells becomes higher as he's repeatedly knocking the enemy.
*The knockback of each hit also increases. Therefore, it's impossible to do an infinite Ring-ding-dong combo on an enemy.
|18→3 (2nd hit onward)
|-
|'''Ding Finale'''
|{{center|[[File:KTD Ding Finale clip.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ + B during Ring-ding-dong}}
|Kirby finishes Ring-ding-dong by leaping into the air then slamming into the ground with his bells out on both sides, sending powerful sound waves across the stage which travel a great distance and damages foes on contact
|38 (bell)<br>24 (shockwave)
|-
|'''Quick Finale'''
|{{center|[[File:KTD Quick Finale clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Press and Hold ↑, and then ↓ + B}}
|Kirby can perform a Ding Finale without having to do Ring-ding-dong first.
|38 (bell)<br>24 (shockwave)
|-
|'''Sting-ding'''
|{{center|[[File:KTD Sting-ding clip.png]]}}
|{{center|↓ + B}}
|Kirby performs a spin and then strikes on both sides of him with his bells, creating damaging soundwaves.
|24
|-
|'''Twin Tinker'''
|{{center|[[File:KTD Twin Tinker clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Dash + B}}
|Kirby spins while moving forward and then tosses his bells forward and backward as projectiles. The bells will slowly rise in altitude if possible.
|26 (spinning body)<br>26 (thrown bell)
|-
|'''Tinker Melody'''
|{{center|[[File:KTD Tinker Melody clip.png]]}}
|{{center|Press and hold B, and then release}}
|Kirby charges up and releases a big sound blast around him, creating bell-shaped waves that deal damage on contact.
|16
|-
|'''Bell Block'''
|{{center|[[File:KTD Bell Block clip.png]]}}
|{{center|L/R}}
|Kirby hides inside a large bell to defend himself. If nearby foes strike the bell, they will take damage. Kirby cannot [[Dodge]] though.
*As a special form of guard, Bell Kirby takes no chip [[damage]].
|No damage to [[boss]]es
|-
|'''Floating Ring-ding'''
|{{center|[[File:KTD Floating Ring-ding clip.png]]}}
|{{center|B while floating on the water's surface}}
|Kirby can use Ring-ding on the water's surface.
|18→3 (2nd hit onward)
|-
|'''Underwater Twin Ring-ding'''
|{{center|[[File:KTD Underwater Twin Ring-ding clip.png]]}}
|{{center|B while swimming}}
|Kirby can use Twin Tinker underwater.
|12→6 (2nd hit onward)
|}
 
===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
Bell appears as a selectable copy ability in this game, but it cannot be used unless the player has save data for ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' on the same [[Nintendo 3DS]] system. It functions the same as it did in the previous game.
 
Bell's Rare Outfit replaces Kirby's default bells with ''[[wikipedia:Bonshō|bonshō]]'' (Japanese temple bells) and gives the bells unique, duller sound effects.
 
===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
Bell returns as a playable ability in this game, with largely the same moveset as it had in its previous iterations (excepting the underwater moves, as there is no water in the game). It is unlocked upon reaching [[Fighters Rank]] 37, making it the final Copy Ability to unlock in the game.
 
Bell has two Rare Hats, the first being Temple Bell, returning from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', and the other being Sleigh Bell, which causes Kirby's hat to resemble a Christmas tree and gives him a white moustache similar to Santa Claus.
 
For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Bell ability in ''Kirby Fighters 2'', see [https://wiki.gbl.gg/w/Kirby_Fighters_2/Bell Mizuumi Wiki's page].
 
====Moveset====
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Bell moveset in ''Kirby Fighters 2'' &nbsp;
|-
|-
!width="20%"| Skill
! Skill
!width="30%"| Button Execution
! Button Execution
!width="20%"| Skill
! Description
!width="30%"| Button Execution
! Damage (unmodified)
|-
|-
| '''Ring-ding'''
| '''Ring-ding'''
| <center>B</center>
| {{center|B}}
| '''Sting-ding'''
| Kirby slams one of his bells into the ground in front of him, damaging foes with sound waves in addition to the bell itself.
| <center>↓ + B</center>
| 21
|-
|-
| '''Ring-ding-dong'''
| '''Ring-ding-dong'''
| <center>B repeatedly</center>
| {{center|B repeatedly}}
| '''Tinker Melody'''
| Kirby slams his bells forward several times in rapid succession. This move will continue for as long as B is repeatedly pressed, and Kirby moves forward very slowly while using the attack.
| <center>Press and hold B, and then release</center>
| 15 (initial hit, if not Ring-ding) <br>3 (each successive hit)
|-
|-
| '''Ding Finale'''
| '''Ding Finale'''
| <center>↓ + B during Ring-ding-dong</center>
| {{center|↓ + B during Ring-ding-dong}}
| '''Bell Block
| Kirby finishes Ring-ding-dong by leaping into the air then slamming into the ground with his bells out on both sides, sending powerful sound waves across the stage which travel a great distance and damages foes on contact.
| <center>L/R</center>
| 5 (initial jump) <br>30 (sound waves)
|-
|-
| '''Quick Finale'''
| '''Quick Finale'''
| <center>Press and Hold ↑, and then ↓ + B</center>
| {{center|Hold ↑, then use ↓ + B}}
| '''Underwater Twin Ring-ding'''
| Kirby can perform a Ding Finale without having to do Ring-ding-dong first.
| <center>B while swimming</center>
| 30 (close) <br>20 (sound waves)
|-
| '''Sting-ding'''
| {{center|↓ + B}}
| Kirby performs a spin and then strikes on both sides of him with his bells, creating damaging soundwaves.
| 23
|-
|-
| '''Floating Ring-ding'''
| <center>B while floating on the water's surface</center>
| '''Twin Tinker'''
| '''Twin Tinker'''
| <center>Dash + B</center>
| {{center|Dash + B}}
| Kirby spins while moving forward and then tosses his bells forward and backward as projectiles. The bells will slowly rise in altitude if possible.
| 18
|-
|-
| '''Tinker Melody'''
| {{center|Press and hold B, then release}}
| Kirby charges up and releases a big sound blast around him, creating bell-shaped waves that deal damage on contact.
| 28
|-
| '''Bell Block'''
| {{center|L/R}}
| Kirby hides inside a large bell to defend himself. If nearby foes strike the bell, they will take damage. Kirby cannot [[Dodge]] though.
| 8
|}
=== ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' ===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Bell Kirby appears on a [[Character Treat]], using his art from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. Bell does not appear as an ability in the game proper.
==In the ''Kirby'' novel series==
{{rewrite|[[WiKirby:Writing_style#Brevity|Needs to be trimmed down.]] Remove what isn't related to the ability specifically.}}
[[File:V2 Illustration 24.png|thumb|200px|Bell Kirby brings down [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]] in ''[[Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!]]'']]
In the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], the Bell ability appears in ''[[Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!]]'', where [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] obtains it from [[Ringle]]. Unlike previous [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] in the series, Kirby uses multiple skills from its moveset, such as Tinker Melody and Bell Block.
In ''Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!'', Kirby stumbles upon large, mysterious ruins, and rushes there to take a rest from collecting the [[Stardust Fruit]]s with [[Meta Knight (novel character)|Meta Knight]], [[Waddle Dee (novel character)|Waddle Dee]], [[Kerota, Keroji, and Kerolina]]. They warn him to avoid the place as a loud bell sounds from it, but Kirby ignores them. Ringle angrily jumps out at him, but is [[Inhale|inhaled]] quickly. Kirby gets the Bell ability, and uses it to make lots of noise, much to his delight. [[Broom Hatter]] then enters the scene, and realizes what Kirby did to Ringle. He rushes at Kirby, but Meta Knight quickly assures him that Ringle is unharmed. Broom Hatter explains that he and Ringle have the job of guarding the precious [[Stardust Fruit|Stardust Crystal]], as he guides the group into the ruins. After Broom Hatter explains all this, the group runs into [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]] and the [[Woodkeeper]]. Dedede immediately assumes everyone is after the crystal, and turns against them. As the chaos increases, Kerota, Keroji, and Kerolina attempt to sneak away with the Stardust Fruits, as they had planned all along. Kirby quickly notices this, angrily shakes his bells, and directly hits them with an extra loud tone. Kirby gets confused at their reaction, and Broom Hatter tells him that Ringle's bell can also be weaponized. Kirby then uses his bells against King Dedede, and blows him away. Dedede doesn't give up, and slams his fists down at Kirby. Kirby [[Guard|retreats into his bell for protection]], and Dedede strikes the bell. The king's hands swell up with immense pain from this. Kirby deals the final blow with a Quick Finale. After Kirby's triumph, he looks around to see that everyone is knocked out from all the bell sounds, except Broom Hatter, who is used to it. At Broom Hatter's request, Kirby drops his Bell ability, releasing Ringle. The group settles everything, until they notice that the Stardust Crystal and Woodkeeper are missing. Kirby, Dedede, and Meta Knight then leave the ruins to recover the stolen crystal.
<gallery>
V2 Illustration 21.png|Kirby obtains the Bell ability.
V2 Illustration 23.png|Dedede and the Woodkeeper come running into the scene.
</gallery>
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==Flavor text==
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!rowspan=1|Flavor text
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|[[File:KTD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|''Ring dong, ding dong! It's a golden bell. Shake it, and a strange {{color|orange|tone}} issues forth. Talk about stunning conclusions -- get a load of the {{color|orange|Ding Finale}}!''
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Gallery==
*Bell is the fifth copy ability that can be used underwater (sixth if [[Stone]] is counted - also not counting abilities from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' and ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''). The others are [[Sword]], [[Hammer]], [[Parasol]], and [[Spear]].
<gallery>
*Bell is the second sound-based copy ability with [[Mike]] being the first albeit unlike Mike not limited use.
KTD Bell Pause Art.png|Pause screen artwork from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
KTD Bell Icon.png|[[Ability Star]] from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Bell Pause Screen.png|Pause subscreen for Bell Kirby from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Main Credits picture 9.png|Credits picture of Bell Kirby fighting [[Coily Rattler]] from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KF2 Temple Bell.jpg|Screenshot of the Temple Bell [[Costumes|Rare Hat]] in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
KF2 Sleigh Bell render.png|Render image of the Sleigh Bell Rare Hat in ''[irby Fighters 2''
KF2 Bell icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby Fighters 2''
KDB Bell Kirby character treat.png|[[Character Treat]] from ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
NBA Bell Kirby Camera badge.png|Nintendo 3DS Camera badge from the ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' set in ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]''
KFD & DDDD Miiverse illustration.jpg|[[Miiverse]] illustration commemorating the first anniversary of ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]''
Twitter commemorative - New Year's Eve 2018.jpg|New Year's Eve 2018 illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] featuring Bell Kirby
Twitter commemorative - KTD 5th anniversary.jpg|Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter commemorating the 5th anniversary of ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', featuring Bell Kirby
Twitter commemorative - Christmas 2020.jpg|Christmas 2020 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter, featuring Sleigh Bell Kirby
Twitter commemorative - New Year's Eve 2020.jpg|New Year's Eve 2020 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter, featuring Temple Bell Kirby
Kirby Rubber Straps Vol 2.jpg|Second set of Kirby-themed connectable rubber straps, featuring Bell Kirby
</gallery>
 
===Videos===
{{Youtube|wmyaVtXoGkg|300|Official [[Kirby Portal]] video showcasing Bell}}
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==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|ja=ベル
|jaR=Beru
|jaM=Bell
|zhTrad=銅鈴
|zhTradR=tóng líng
|zhSimp=铜铃
|zhSimpR=tóng líng
|zhM=Bronze Bell
|es=Campana
|esM=Bell
|fr=Clochette
|frM=Little bell
|nl=Bel
|nlM=Bell
|de=Glocke
|deM=Bell
|it=Campana
|itM=Bell
|ru=Колокол
|ruR=Kolokol
|ruM=Bell
|ko=벨
|koR=Bel
|koM=Bell
|pt=Sinos
|ptM=Bells
}}


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Latest revision as of 20:03, 24 March 2024

Bell
KTD Bell.png
Artwork of Bell Kirby from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Details
First game Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014)
Latest game Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022, reference)
Other game(s) Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Kirby Fighters 2
Usage type Unlimited use
Obtained from Ringle
Power(s) Creates damaging sound waves; throws bells; hides inside the bell hat.
Similar to Mike
Robobot Armor Mike Mode
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Ring dong, ding dong! It's a golden bell. Shake it, and a strange tone issues forth. Talk about stunning conclusions--get a load of the Ding Finale!
— Kirby: Triple Deluxe American English pause screen description
Ring dong, ding dong! It's a golden bell. Shake it, and a strange tone issues forth. Talk about stunning conclusions - get a load of the Ding Finale!
— Kirby: Triple Deluxe British English pause screen description

Bell is a Copy Ability which gives Kirby a large bell hat with a pink star on the front and blue ribbon tied to the handle, with two additional handbells to use as weapons. The Bell ability is primarily used to create large damaging sound waves and pounding foes in rapid succession, but the bells themselves can also be thrown to deal damage from afar. Additionally, Kirby can hide inside his bell hat for a more effective guard, which will retaliate against attackers when struck. The Bell ability is among those which can be used underwater. Bell's sole provider is the elusive bell enemy Ringle, who can only be occasionally found floating in the air or walking along the ground.

Bell made its debut appearance alongside Archer, Beetle, and Circus in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Since then, it has made no main-series appearances (making it the only new Copy Ability introduced in Triple Deluxe to have this distinction), but it does appear again in Kirby Fighters Deluxe and its sequel Kirby Fighters 2. In Kirby Fighters Deluxe in particular, Bell has to be unlocked by having StreetPass data for Kirby: Triple Deluxe on the same system.

Game appearances[edit]

Bell Kirby's video game appearances  
Game Role Notes
Kirby: Triple Deluxe Copy Ability Obtainable from Ringle.
Kirby Fighters Deluxe Playable character Selectable in all game modes if the player has StreetPass data for Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
Comes with an unlockable costume.
Kirby Fighters 2 Playable character Selectable in all game modes after unlocking at Fighters Rank 37.
Comes with two unlockable costumes.
Kirby's Dream Buffet Reference A collectible Character Treat featuring Bell Kirby appears.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

The attacks from the new Bell copy ability look quite different from the other abilities. That’s because Kirby strikes enemies with the melody that flows out of the bells in each hand. By continuously attacking enemies with Ring-ding, the attack powers up to Ring-ding-dong, then to Ding Finale. To attack enemies who are farther away, throw the bells left and right simultaneously using Twin Tinker. The bell on Kirby’s head can also serve as protection by using Bell Block. To obtain the Bell ability, inhale a Ringle when you see it in the game!
— Satoshi Ishida, Miiverse post on 05/26/2014 9:13 AM

Bell debuts in this game and is obtainable from the enemy Ringle. Bell is a fairly versatile ability for combat; it allows Kirby to attack from a distance, use a more powerful Guard technique, and attack underwater with it. Kirby also appears to be enjoying himself while he bangs on the bells to create huge sound waves, as a smile can be seen on his face during some of the attacks. However, Bell is one of the less versatile abilities for puzzle-solving, having no elemental attacks or special objects to interact with.

Moveset[edit]

Bell's moveset in Kirby: Triple Deluxe  
Skill Image Button Execution Description Damage
(Star Bullet=52)
Ring-ding
KTD Ring-ding clip.png
B
Kirby slams one of his bells into the ground in front of him, damaging foes with sound waves in addition to the bell itself. 18→3 (2nd hit onward)
Ring-ding-dong
KTD Ring-ding-dong clip.png
B repeatedly
Kirby slams his bells forward several times in rapid succession. This move will continue for as long as B is repeatedly pressed, and Kirby moves forward very slowly while using the attack.
  • The tone from his bells becomes higher as he's repeatedly knocking the enemy.
  • The knockback of each hit also increases. Therefore, it's impossible to do an infinite Ring-ding-dong combo on an enemy.
18→3 (2nd hit onward)
Ding Finale
KTD Ding Finale clip.png
↓ + B during Ring-ding-dong
Kirby finishes Ring-ding-dong by leaping into the air then slamming into the ground with his bells out on both sides, sending powerful sound waves across the stage which travel a great distance and damages foes on contact 38 (bell)
24 (shockwave)
Quick Finale
KTD Quick Finale clip.png
Press and Hold ↑, and then ↓ + B
Kirby can perform a Ding Finale without having to do Ring-ding-dong first. 38 (bell)
24 (shockwave)
Sting-ding
KTD Sting-ding clip.png
↓ + B
Kirby performs a spin and then strikes on both sides of him with his bells, creating damaging soundwaves. 24
Twin Tinker
KTD Twin Tinker clip.png
Dash + B
Kirby spins while moving forward and then tosses his bells forward and backward as projectiles. The bells will slowly rise in altitude if possible. 26 (spinning body)
26 (thrown bell)
Tinker Melody
KTD Tinker Melody clip.png
Press and hold B, and then release
Kirby charges up and releases a big sound blast around him, creating bell-shaped waves that deal damage on contact. 16
Bell Block
KTD Bell Block clip.png
L/R
Kirby hides inside a large bell to defend himself. If nearby foes strike the bell, they will take damage. Kirby cannot Dodge though.
  • As a special form of guard, Bell Kirby takes no chip damage.
No damage to bosses
Floating Ring-ding
KTD Floating Ring-ding clip.png
B while floating on the water's surface
Kirby can use Ring-ding on the water's surface. 18→3 (2nd hit onward)
Underwater Twin Ring-ding
KTD Underwater Twin Ring-ding clip.png
B while swimming
Kirby can use Twin Tinker underwater. 12→6 (2nd hit onward)

Kirby Fighters Deluxe[edit]

Bell appears as a selectable copy ability in this game, but it cannot be used unless the player has save data for Kirby: Triple Deluxe on the same Nintendo 3DS system. It functions the same as it did in the previous game.

Bell's Rare Outfit replaces Kirby's default bells with bonshō (Japanese temple bells) and gives the bells unique, duller sound effects.

Kirby Fighters 2[edit]

Bell returns as a playable ability in this game, with largely the same moveset as it had in its previous iterations (excepting the underwater moves, as there is no water in the game). It is unlocked upon reaching Fighters Rank 37, making it the final Copy Ability to unlock in the game.

Bell has two Rare Hats, the first being Temple Bell, returning from Kirby Fighters Deluxe, and the other being Sleigh Bell, which causes Kirby's hat to resemble a Christmas tree and gives him a white moustache similar to Santa Claus.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Bell ability in Kirby Fighters 2, see Mizuumi Wiki's page.

Moveset[edit]

Bell moveset in Kirby Fighters 2  
Skill Button Execution Description Damage (unmodified)
Ring-ding
B
Kirby slams one of his bells into the ground in front of him, damaging foes with sound waves in addition to the bell itself. 21
Ring-ding-dong
B repeatedly
Kirby slams his bells forward several times in rapid succession. This move will continue for as long as B is repeatedly pressed, and Kirby moves forward very slowly while using the attack. 15 (initial hit, if not Ring-ding)
3 (each successive hit)
Ding Finale
↓ + B during Ring-ding-dong
Kirby finishes Ring-ding-dong by leaping into the air then slamming into the ground with his bells out on both sides, sending powerful sound waves across the stage which travel a great distance and damages foes on contact. 5 (initial jump)
30 (sound waves)
Quick Finale
Hold ↑, then use ↓ + B
Kirby can perform a Ding Finale without having to do Ring-ding-dong first. 30 (close)
20 (sound waves)
Sting-ding
↓ + B
Kirby performs a spin and then strikes on both sides of him with his bells, creating damaging soundwaves. 23
Twin Tinker
Dash + B
Kirby spins while moving forward and then tosses his bells forward and backward as projectiles. The bells will slowly rise in altitude if possible. 18
Tinker Melody
Press and hold B, then release
Kirby charges up and releases a big sound blast around him, creating bell-shaped waves that deal damage on contact. 28
Bell Block
L/R
Kirby hides inside a large bell to defend himself. If nearby foes strike the bell, they will take damage. Kirby cannot Dodge though. 8

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Bell Kirby appears on a Character Treat, using his art from Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Bell does not appear as an ability in the game proper.

In the Kirby novel series[edit]

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In the Kirby novel series, the Bell ability appears in Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!, where Kirby obtains it from Ringle. Unlike previous Copy Abilities in the series, Kirby uses multiple skills from its moveset, such as Tinker Melody and Bell Block.

In Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!, Kirby stumbles upon large, mysterious ruins, and rushes there to take a rest from collecting the Stardust Fruits with Meta Knight, Waddle Dee, Kerota, Keroji, and Kerolina. They warn him to avoid the place as a loud bell sounds from it, but Kirby ignores them. Ringle angrily jumps out at him, but is inhaled quickly. Kirby gets the Bell ability, and uses it to make lots of noise, much to his delight. Broom Hatter then enters the scene, and realizes what Kirby did to Ringle. He rushes at Kirby, but Meta Knight quickly assures him that Ringle is unharmed. Broom Hatter explains that he and Ringle have the job of guarding the precious Stardust Crystal, as he guides the group into the ruins. After Broom Hatter explains all this, the group runs into King Dedede and the Woodkeeper. Dedede immediately assumes everyone is after the crystal, and turns against them. As the chaos increases, Kerota, Keroji, and Kerolina attempt to sneak away with the Stardust Fruits, as they had planned all along. Kirby quickly notices this, angrily shakes his bells, and directly hits them with an extra loud tone. Kirby gets confused at their reaction, and Broom Hatter tells him that Ringle's bell can also be weaponized. Kirby then uses his bells against King Dedede, and blows him away. Dedede doesn't give up, and slams his fists down at Kirby. Kirby retreats into his bell for protection, and Dedede strikes the bell. The king's hands swell up with immense pain from this. Kirby deals the final blow with a Quick Finale. After Kirby's triumph, he looks around to see that everyone is knocked out from all the bell sounds, except Broom Hatter, who is used to it. At Broom Hatter's request, Kirby drops his Bell ability, releasing Ringle. The group settles everything, until they notice that the Stardust Crystal and Woodkeeper are missing. Kirby, Dedede, and Meta Knight then leave the ruins to recover the stolen crystal.

Flavor text[edit]

Image Game Flavor text
KTD Boxart NA.jpg Kirby: Triple Deluxe Ring dong, ding dong! It's a golden bell. Shake it, and a strange tone issues forth. Talk about stunning conclusions -- get a load of the Ding Finale!

Gallery[edit]

Videos[edit]

Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Bell

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ベル
Beru
Bell
Traditional Chinese 銅鈴
tóng líng
Bronze Bell
Simplified Chinese 铜铃
tóng líng
Dutch Bel Bell
French Clochette Little bell
German Glocke Bell
Italian Campana Bell
Korean
Bel
Bell
Portuguese Sinos Bells
Russian Колокол
Kolokol
Bell
Spanish Campana Bell