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{{Quote|This mysterious being took control of Claycia's body and then tried to disguise himself with sunglasses. He wanted to steal the vibrant colors from Dream Land and take over the world, but Kirby put a stop to that!|[[Figurine]] description of '''Dark Crafter''' from ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''}} | {{Quote|This mysterious being took control of Claycia's body and then tried to disguise himself with sunglasses. He wanted to steal the vibrant colors from Dream Land and take over the world, but Kirby put a stop to that!|[[Figurine]] description of '''Dark Crafter''' from ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''}} | ||
'''Dark Crafter''' is a [[ | '''Dark Crafter''' is a [[boss]] from ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''. He is the final boss of the game, fought directly after [[Claycia]], having been possessing her in a manner similar to [[Dark Matter]] from earlier games. | ||
== Characteristics == | ==Characteristics== | ||
Dark Crafter resembles a cloud of paint with a single eye that also looks like a mouth. Above the eye is a pair of nightshades which were previously used to subdue Claycia and from which the beast emerges. Finally, Dark Crafter has two disembodied [[Grab Hand]]s for hands. | Dark Crafter resembles a cloud of paint with a single eye that also looks like a mouth. Above the eye is a pair of nightshades which were previously used to subdue Claycia and from which the beast emerges. Finally, Dark Crafter has two disembodied [[Grab Hand]]s for hands. | ||
Very little is known, if at all, about Dark Crafter's motives. His figurine description stated that he wanted to take over the world, and he generally seems to have a cold and sadistic personality. When Kirby takes damage from his bombs, for instance, he can be seen chuckling. | Very little is known, if at all, about Dark Crafter's motives. His figurine description stated that he wanted to take over the world, and he generally seems to have a cold and sadistic personality. When Kirby takes damage from his bombs, for instance, he can be seen chuckling. | ||
== Boss fight == | ==Boss fight== | ||
Kirby engages Dark Crafter directly after freeing Claycia from his influence. [[Elline]] paints Kirby into a [[Kirby Rocket]] to chase after Dark Crafter, who fights on the move by tossing explosive bombs at Kirby. Included with these bombs, however, are [[Point Star]]s which Kirby can to collect so he can charge up a [[Star Dash]] and ram Dark Crafter, who loses color every time he's hit. | Kirby engages Dark Crafter directly after freeing Claycia from his influence. [[Elline]] paints Kirby into a [[Kirby Rocket]] to chase after Dark Crafter, who fights on the move by tossing explosive bombs at Kirby. Included with these bombs, however, are [[Point Star]]s which Kirby can to collect so he can charge up a [[Star Dash]] and ram Dark Crafter, who loses color every time he's hit. | ||
Dark Crafter changes up his bomb-throwing wave patterns every time he is hit, with the last waves being particularly numerous and difficult to dodge, as well as there being less stars to pick up. While it is generally unsafe for Kirby to try and use his Star Dash on Dark Crafter while he is tossing bombs, there are moments where Dark Crafter has to take a short break, and tries to spin to boost speed instead. This moment is the best opening for a Star Dash attack. After three successful hits, Dark Crafter is defeated, dissipating into nothingness far out in space. | Dark Crafter changes up his bomb-throwing wave patterns every time he is hit, with the last waves being particularly numerous and difficult to dodge, as well as there being less stars to pick up. While it is generally unsafe for Kirby to try and use his Star Dash on Dark Crafter while he is tossing bombs, there are moments where Dark Crafter has to take a short break, and tries to spin to boost speed instead. This moment is the best opening for a Star Dash attack. After three successful hits, Dark Crafter is defeated, dissipating into nothingness far out in space. | ||
== Other appearances == | ==Other appearances== | ||
Dark Crafter makes an appearance in the "Bad Boss Brothers" [[Celebration Picture]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. | Dark Crafter makes an appearance in the "Bad Boss Brothers" [[Celebration Picture]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. | ||
== Gallery == | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
KatRC The Final Battle interlude screenshot 03.png|Dark Crafter emerging and revealing himself after Claycia is freed from his influence | KatRC The Final Battle interlude screenshot 03.png|Dark Crafter emerging and revealing himself after Claycia is freed from his influence | ||
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| “ | This mysterious being took control of Claycia's body and then tried to disguise himself with sunglasses. He wanted to steal the vibrant colors from Dream Land and take over the world, but Kirby put a stop to that! | ” | — Figurine description of Dark Crafter from Kirby and the Rainbow Curse |
Dark Crafter is a boss from Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. He is the final boss of the game, fought directly after Claycia, having been possessing her in a manner similar to Dark Matter from earlier games.
Characteristics
Dark Crafter resembles a cloud of paint with a single eye that also looks like a mouth. Above the eye is a pair of nightshades which were previously used to subdue Claycia and from which the beast emerges. Finally, Dark Crafter has two disembodied Grab Hands for hands.
Very little is known, if at all, about Dark Crafter's motives. His figurine description stated that he wanted to take over the world, and he generally seems to have a cold and sadistic personality. When Kirby takes damage from his bombs, for instance, he can be seen chuckling.
Boss fight
Kirby engages Dark Crafter directly after freeing Claycia from his influence. Elline paints Kirby into a Kirby Rocket to chase after Dark Crafter, who fights on the move by tossing explosive bombs at Kirby. Included with these bombs, however, are Point Stars which Kirby can to collect so he can charge up a Star Dash and ram Dark Crafter, who loses color every time he's hit.
Dark Crafter changes up his bomb-throwing wave patterns every time he is hit, with the last waves being particularly numerous and difficult to dodge, as well as there being less stars to pick up. While it is generally unsafe for Kirby to try and use his Star Dash on Dark Crafter while he is tossing bombs, there are moments where Dark Crafter has to take a short break, and tries to spin to boost speed instead. This moment is the best opening for a Star Dash attack. After three successful hits, Dark Crafter is defeated, dissipating into nothingness far out in space.
Other appearances
Dark Crafter makes an appearance in the "Bad Boss Brothers" Celebration Picture in Kirby Star Allies.
Gallery
Dark Crafter emerging and revealing himself after Claycia is freed from his influence
Kirby charging toward Dark Crafter during the boss fight
Landing a hit on Dark Crafter, causing him to lose some saturation
Landing the final hit on Dark Crafter
Dark Crafter cameos in the "Bad Boss Brothers" Celebration Picture in Kirby Star Allies
Original sketch of the "Bad Boss Brothers" Celebration Picture
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ダーククラフター Dāku Kurafutā |
Dark Crafter |
| French | Artisan sombre | Dark Craftsman |
| German | Dunkler Künstler | Dark Artist |
| Italian | Artefice oscuro | Dark Artificer |
| Spanish | Dark Crafter | - |
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