Burning Leo
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Burning Leo, originally named Burnin' Leo, is an enemy in the Kirby series. Debuting in Kirby Super Star, he grants Kirby the Fire ability if swallowed.
Appearance
Burning Leo's physical appearance is similar to that of Kirby's. He has a salmon-pink skin, dark eyes (he has blue eyes as of Kirby: Star Allies) dark-colored shoes and a dark-colored headband with many flames coming out of it, resembling hair. The headband also has a circular red gem on the middle. His mouth only appears when he exhales fire. As a Helper, his skin becomes blue and his headband and shoes, green.
In Kirby Super Star Ultra, a green-colored Burning Leo with purple shoes is a playable character in Helper to Hero along with the other helpers.
Game Appearances
Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra
Burning Leos are regular enemies in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra.
Kirby Star Allies
“ | “You set fire to my heart!” Burning Leo, proud of his blazing mane, declares from his heart, “I will go on an adventure and share my flames!” But don’t get carried away. He might burn you! | ” | — Pause screen caption for Burning Leo, Kirby Star Allies |
Burning Leo returns after a long absence in Kirby Star Allies, appearing for the first time in 3D. He acts the same as in the previous games, and is recruitable as a Friend. Additionally, he can mix his own ability with others to create Friend Abilities.
Special Abilities
Burning Leo has many special abilities. His most notable one is exhale powerful blasts of Fire from his mouth. In every game since Kirby Super Star, Burning Leo, as a helper, has the same moveset as Fire Kirby.
Moveset
Burning Leo's moveset in Kirby Super Star (Ultra) | |||
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Skill | Button Execution | Skill | Button Execution |
Fire Breath | Aim Fire | ||
Fireball Inferno | Burn | ||
Fireball Spin | Fireball Roll |
Trivia
- Burning Leo is the only helper so far in Kirby: Star Allies that doesn't wear a Kirby-styled hat. This is because Burning Leo's hat is essentially the same as Kirby's Fire hat.
Gallery
- KSSArtBurninLeo.png
Artwork from Kirby Super Star.
- Leo.png
Artwork from Kirby Super Star Ultra.