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[[File:KSSU Kirby Crouching Artwork.png|thumb|right|250px|Artwork of Kirby '''crouching''' from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''.]]
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'''Crouch''' (also referred to as '''Squat'''<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby's Adventure|page=13}}</ref>, '''Duck''' and '''Sit'''<ref>{{Cite manual|game=Kirby Super Star|page=4}}</ref>) refers to the action of a character lowering their posture in order to take up less space. This is done primarily in order to avoid certain attacks, to pass through [[thin floor]]s, or as a prerequisite action to perform another move, such as a [[Slide]].
[[File:Kirby Crouch.png|thumb|right|250px|Official artwork of Kirby ducking.]]
'''Duck''' (also referred to as '''Crouch''' and '''Sit''') refers to the action of a character lowering their posture in order to take up less space. This is done primarily in order to avoid certain attacks, to pass through [[Fall-through Platform]]s, or as a prerequisite action to perform another move, such as a [[Slide]].


Every main series ''Kirby'' game allows [[Kirby]] to duck, which will reduce the vertical space he takes up by roughly half, allowing him to avoid projectiles such as [[Whispy Woods]]' [[Air Bullet]]s. While ducking, Kirby cannot move. When an object is inside Kirby's mouth, ducking will cause him to swallow that object, which has various consequences based on the object swallowed, and the game the action is performed in.
Every main series ''Kirby'' game allows [[Kirby]] to crouch, which will reduce the vertical space he takes up by roughly half, allowing him to avoid projectiles such as [[Whispy Woods]]' [[Air Bullet]]s. While crouching, Kirby usually cannot move. When an object is inside Kirby's mouth, crouching will cause him to swallow that object, which has various consequences based on the object swallowed, and the game the action is performed in.


Kirby is unable to duck while he is under the effect of the [[Sleep]], [[Cupid]] or [[Mini]] [[Copy Ability|copy abilities]]. In addition, while riding a friend or piloting the [[Robobot Armor]], his ability to duck will be hampered somewhat. Lastly, Kirby cannot duck if he is currently in the act of [[Flying]] or performing another move, such as a [[Guard]].
Kirby and related characters can also crouch while inside a [[Cannon]] or a [[Stomper Boot]]. Doing so will allow them to avoid getting hit by enemy attacks in some instances.
 
With the [[Archer]] ability, crouching causes Kirby to become impervious to all attacks, in effect acting as a type of [[Guard]]. He can attack by firing arrows or crawl by holding either direction, but doing so will make him vulnerable.
 
Kirby is unable to crouch while he is under the effect of the [[Sleep]], [[Mini]], [[UFO]] or [[Ghost]] Copy Abilities. In addition, while riding a friend or piloting the [[Robobot Armor]], his ability to crouch will be hampered somewhat. Lastly, Kirby cannot crouch if he is currently in the act of [[Hover|hovering]] or performing another move, such as a Guard.
 
In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' alone, crouching has a unique function; if he is hit while crouching, Kirby will receive less damage, and he will not lose his Copy Ability.<ref>{{Twitterlink|SB2749|1620306538715029504|wbsnap=y}}</ref>
 
In ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', crouching is merged with [[guard]]ing, and this is reflected in the Japanese name ('''しゃがみガード''' ''shagami gādo'', "Crouching Guard"). As such, all actions that would normally be taken by crouching (such as [[slide|sliding]] and swallowing) are now taken by guarding.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{ImCap|image=File:KPR Kirby Crouch clip.png|size=100px|caption=From ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Kirby ducking K64 artwork.jpg|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' artwork
KDL Kirby Squat artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''
Kirby crouching KEY artwork.png|''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' artwork
KSS Kirby Sitting artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
KDL3 Kirby Duck artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
Kirby ducking K64 artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
KNiDL Kirby duck artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
KNiDL Wait art.jpg|Artwork from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''
KSqS Kirby Crouch Artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
Kirby crouching KEY artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''
KPR Kirby Duck image.png|Screenshot from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*Kirby and related characters can also duck while inside a [[Cannon]] or a [[Stomper Boot]]. Doing so will allow them to avoid getting hit by enemy attacks in some instances.


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|ja=しゃがむ
|jaR=shagamu
|jaM=Crouch
|fr=S'accroupir
|frM=Crouch
|es=Agacharse
|es=Agacharse
|esM=Crouch
|esM=Crouch
}}
}}


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Latest revision as of 13:20, 28 January 2024

Artwork of Kirby crouching from Kirby Super Star Ultra.

Crouch (also referred to as Squat[1], Duck and Sit[2]) refers to the action of a character lowering their posture in order to take up less space. This is done primarily in order to avoid certain attacks, to pass through thin floors, or as a prerequisite action to perform another move, such as a Slide.

Every main series Kirby game allows Kirby to crouch, which will reduce the vertical space he takes up by roughly half, allowing him to avoid projectiles such as Whispy Woods' Air Bullets. While crouching, Kirby usually cannot move. When an object is inside Kirby's mouth, crouching will cause him to swallow that object, which has various consequences based on the object swallowed, and the game the action is performed in.

Kirby and related characters can also crouch while inside a Cannon or a Stomper Boot. Doing so will allow them to avoid getting hit by enemy attacks in some instances.

With the Archer ability, crouching causes Kirby to become impervious to all attacks, in effect acting as a type of Guard. He can attack by firing arrows or crawl by holding either direction, but doing so will make him vulnerable.

Kirby is unable to crouch while he is under the effect of the Sleep, Mini, UFO or Ghost Copy Abilities. In addition, while riding a friend or piloting the Robobot Armor, his ability to crouch will be hampered somewhat. Lastly, Kirby cannot crouch if he is currently in the act of hovering or performing another move, such as a Guard.

In Kirby: Squeak Squad alone, crouching has a unique function; if he is hit while crouching, Kirby will receive less damage, and he will not lose his Copy Ability.[3]

In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, crouching is merged with guarding, and this is reflected in the Japanese name (しゃがみガード shagami gādo, "Crouching Guard"). As such, all actions that would normally be taken by crouching (such as sliding and swallowing) are now taken by guarding.

Gallery[edit]

KPR Kirby Crouch clip.png
From Kirby: Planet Robobot

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese しゃがむ
shagamu 		Crouch
French S'accroupir Crouch
Spanish Agacharse Crouch


References

  1. ↑ Kirby's Adventure instruction manual (page 13)
  2. ↑ Kirby Super Star instruction manual (page 4)
  3. ↑ Twitter link Twitter favicon.png (Wayback Machine snapshot)
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