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[[File:Recoil Star KSwitch.jpg|thumb|right|400px|A '''Recoil Star''' appears to the right of [[Mr. Frosty]] as he crashes to the floor in ''[[Kirby: Star Allies]]''.]]
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A '''Recoil Star''' (often just referred to as a '''Star''') is an object that appears in several games in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'']] series. It resembles a small [[Warp Star]], or a stationary [[Star Bullet]], and serves as the primary means for Kirby to attack a [[Boss]] or [[Mid-Boss]] without the help of a [[Copy Ability]].
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{{distinguish|the star-like objects that spawn while fighting [[Boss]]es and [[Mid-Bosses]] throughout the [[Kirby (series)|Kirby series]]|[[Ability Star]]s or [[Assist Star]]s}}
{{Quote|See the {{color|orange|stars}} that keep popping up? You can use {{color|orange|B to inhale them}}, then spit 'em back out with {{color|orange|B again}}!<br> If you don't have a Copy Ability handy, try to spit those stars back at the enemy. That'll show 'em!|[[Elfilin]], regarding '''Dropped Stars''', in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''}}
A '''Dropped Star'''<ref>{{cite|'''Dropped Stars:''' If a boss drops a star, {{color|orange|Gobble/Grab it}} and Throw it back at them!|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''|[[List of Kirby Fighters 2 loading screen tips|loading screen tip]]}}</ref> (referred to internally as a '''Drop Star'''{{DataTitle}}<ref>Taken from internal name "DropStar", from ''Kirby Star Allies'' and the Demo of ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''.</ref>, and often referred to as simply a '''star''') is an object that appears in several games in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'']] series. It resembles a small [[Warp Star]], or a stationary [[Star Bullet]], and serves as the primary means for Kirby to attack a [[Boss]] or [[Mid-Boss]] without the help of a [[Copy Ability]].


==Appearances and Function==
==Appearances and Function==
[[File:KatFL Gorimondo fight screenshot 03.png|thumb|250px|[[Gorimondo]] causing a line of Dropped Stars to appear in the wake of his arm sweep in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''.]]
Dropped Stars were first seen in ''Kirby's Dream Land'', and have since reappeared in every main series ''Kirby'' title. They appear whenever a [[Boss]] or [[Mid-Boss]] performs an attack that makes hard contact with a surface - usually a floor - or may appear after a strong energy-based attack is executed. The most famous example of this is when [[King Dedede]] uses his [[Super Dedede Jump]] attack, which causes a Dropped Star to appear on each side of him when he lands.


Recoil stars were first seen in ''Kirby's Dream Land'', and have since reappeared in every main series ''Kirby'' title. They appear whenever a [[Boss]] or [[Mid-Boss]] performs an attack that makes hard contact with a surface - usually a floor - or may appear after a strong energy-based attack is executed. The most famous example of this is when [[King Dedede]] uses his [[Super Dedede Jump]] attack, which causes a recoil star to appear on each side of him when he lands.
Once they've appeared, Dropped Stars only last a few seconds at most before disappearing. Kirby has that time to [[inhale]] them, and spit them back out as Star Bullets to do damage to his opponent (swallowing them often does nothing). They are especially potent if Kirby inhales multiple stars at once before spitting them back out.


Once they've appeared, recoil stars only last a few seconds at most before disappearing. Kirby has that time to [[Inhaling|Inhale]] them, and spit them back out as Star Bullets to do damage to his opponent (swallowing them often does nothing). Recoil stars can come in several sizes, with the larger ones dealing more damage. They are especially potent if Kirby inhales multiple stars at once before spitting them back out.
Starting with ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', some bosses drop smaller Dropped Stars, referred to as '''Mini Dropped Stars'''{{DataTitle|1}}<ref>Taken from internal name "DropStarMini", from ''Kirby Star Allies''.</ref> which disappear faster than their normal counterparts, but otherwise serve the same function.


Recoil stars may also appear in mid-air, where they will either stay afloat, or immediately fall to the ground, depending on the Boss being fought. In most titles, recoil stars do not do damage to Kirby if he touches them, nor do they hinder him in any way.
Dropped Stars may also appear in midair, where they will either stay afloat, or immediately fall to the ground, depending on the Boss being fought. In most titles, Dropped Stars do not do damage to Kirby if he touches them, nor do they hinder him in any way.


In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', there are special variants of Recoil Stars which are formed when the Mage Generals, [[Hyness]], and Void Temina perform certain attacks. With the exception of Void Termina, the elements of these Recoil Stars match the element of the attack being used. These stars grant various copy abilities when swallowed.
In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', there are special variants of Dropped Stars which are formed when [[The Three Mage-Sisters]], [[Hyness]], and [[Void Termina]] perform certain attacks. With the exception of Void Termina, the elements of these Dropped Stars match the element of the attack being used. These stars grant various copy abilities when swallowed.


The following col{{ou}}rs grant the following abilities:
The following colors grant the following abilities:
*Indigo - [[Water]]
*Indigo - [[Water]]
*Blue - [[Ice]]
*Blue - [[Ice]]
*Orange - [[Beam]]
*Orange - [[Beam]]
*Green - [[Plasma]]
*Green - [[Plasma]] ([[Mix]] in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'')
*Red - [[Fire]]
*Red - [[Fire]]
*Purple - [[ESP]]
*Purple - [[ESP]]
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*Black - [[Bomb]]
*Black - [[Bomb]]
*Cyan - [[Wing]]
*Cyan - [[Wing]]
In ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', Dropped Stars are again produced by bosses when they attack. Due to always being equipped with a Copy Ability for any given run of [[Story Mode]], Kirby must rely on his Gobble move to spit them at bosses, meaning he has to be closer to them than he needed to be in other games to use them.  Similarly, fighters who use the equally-purposed Grab move can interact with Dropped Stars for the first time in the series, such as [[Bandana Waddle Dee]], [[Magolor]], and [[Meta Knight]]. [[Wrestler]] Kirby is also capable of grabbing Dropped Stars with his moveset, treating them like other fighters. With that, they can be used to deal massive damage to bosses, more than just spitting them out.


==''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
==''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'' and onwards, King Dedede can make two recoil stars appear whenever he lands his [[smashwiki:Super Dedede Jump|Super Dedede Jump]] recovery move. Unlike in the ''Kirby'' series, these stars cannot be used against Dedede (unless somehow they are reflected), and will deal minor damage and knockback to any enemy fighter who touches them.
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' onwards, King Dedede can make two Dropped Stars appear whenever he lands his [[smashwiki:Super Dedede Jump|Super Dedede Jump]] recovery move. Unlike in the ''Kirby'' series, these stars cannot be used against Dedede (unless somehow they are reflected), and will deal minor damage and knockback to any enemy fighter who touches them.


Yoshi can also cause these stars to appear when he does his [[smashwiki:Yoshi Bomb|Yoshi Bomb]] attack, with much the same effect, despite not being a ''Kirby'' series character.
Yoshi can cause stars similar to Dropped Stars to appear when he does his [[smashwiki:Yoshi Bomb|Yoshi Bomb]] attack, with much the same effect as King Dedede's Dropped Stars, despite Yoshi not being a ''Kirby'' series character.


==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Holo Defense API Damaged.jpg|Two '''Recoil Stars''' can be seen dropping out of the severely damaged [[Holo Defense API]] from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''.
KA Recoil Stars screenshot.png|King Dedede creating Dropped Stars after using Super Dedede Jump in ''Kirby's Adventure''
Blue Stars Francisca.jpg|The blue stars that emerge from Francisca's attacks in ''Star Allies'' (lower right corner).
KSS Drop Star demonstration screenshot.png|[[Bonkers]] producing a Dropped Star with his hammer swing in ''Kirby Super Star''
KDL3 Iceberg Stage 7 screenshot 01.png|King Dedede producing a Dropped Star with his hammer in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''
K64 Recoil Star.png|A Dropped Star in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
KPR Holo Defense API damaged.png|Two Dropped Stars can be seen dropping out of the severely damaged [[Holo Defense API]] from ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''.
KBBl Stage 5-1 2.png|Kirby standing near some Dropped Stars produced by the impact of spears from Spear Waddle Dees in ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''
KSA Shaken Soda Blaster close-up.png|Blue Dropped Stars that emerge from one of Francisca's attacks in ''Kirby Star Allies'', which grant the Water ability when swallowed.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
*In ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', Dropped Stars generated by [[Dark Mind]]'s (second form) downward beam attack grants Kirby the [[Fire]] ability. Meanwhile, the stars dropped by [[Dark Meta Knight]] give Kirby the [[Sword]] ability.


==Trivia==
==Names in other languages==
*In ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'', Recoil Stars generated by [[Dark Mind]]'s (second form) downward beam attack grants Kirby the [[Fire]] ability. Meanwhile, the stars dropped by [[Dark Meta Knight]] give Kirby the [[Sword]] ability.
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Revision as of 01:36, 8 March 2024

Dropped Star
KSA Recoil Star.jpg
A Dropped Star from Kirby Star Allies
Details
Type Gameplay object
Function Use as ammunition against bosses and mid-bosses
Found Generated by certain attacks
Game(s) Various
Similar to Ability Star
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This article is about the star-like objects that spawn while fighting Bosses and Mid-Bosses throughout the Kirby series, and should not be confused with Ability Stars or Assist Stars.
“ See the stars that keep popping up? You can use B to inhale them, then spit 'em back out with B again!
If you don't have a Copy Ability handy, try to spit those stars back at the enemy. That'll show 'em! 		”
— Elfilin, regarding Dropped Stars, in Kirby and the Forgotten Land

A Dropped Star[1] (referred to internally as a Drop Star[from internal data][2], and often referred to as simply a star) is an object that appears in several games in the Kirby series. It resembles a small Warp Star, or a stationary Star Bullet, and serves as the primary means for Kirby to attack a Boss or Mid-Boss without the help of a Copy Ability.

Appearances and Function

Gorimondo causing a line of Dropped Stars to appear in the wake of his arm sweep in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Dropped Stars were first seen in Kirby's Dream Land, and have since reappeared in every main series Kirby title. They appear whenever a Boss or Mid-Boss performs an attack that makes hard contact with a surface - usually a floor - or may appear after a strong energy-based attack is executed. The most famous example of this is when King Dedede uses his Super Dedede Jump attack, which causes a Dropped Star to appear on each side of him when he lands.

Once they've appeared, Dropped Stars only last a few seconds at most before disappearing. Kirby has that time to inhale them, and spit them back out as Star Bullets to do damage to his opponent (swallowing them often does nothing). They are especially potent if Kirby inhales multiple stars at once before spitting them back out.

Starting with Kirby: Triple Deluxe, some bosses drop smaller Dropped Stars, referred to as Mini Dropped Stars[from internal data][3] which disappear faster than their normal counterparts, but otherwise serve the same function.

Dropped Stars may also appear in midair, where they will either stay afloat, or immediately fall to the ground, depending on the Boss being fought. In most titles, Dropped Stars do not do damage to Kirby if he touches them, nor do they hinder him in any way.

In Kirby Star Allies, there are special variants of Dropped Stars which are formed when The Three Mage-Sisters, Hyness, and Void Termina perform certain attacks. With the exception of Void Termina, the elements of these Dropped Stars match the element of the attack being used. These stars grant various copy abilities when swallowed.

The following colors grant the following abilities:

In Kirby Fighters 2, Dropped Stars are again produced by bosses when they attack. Due to always being equipped with a Copy Ability for any given run of Story Mode, Kirby must rely on his Gobble move to spit them at bosses, meaning he has to be closer to them than he needed to be in other games to use them. Similarly, fighters who use the equally-purposed Grab move can interact with Dropped Stars for the first time in the series, such as Bandana Waddle Dee, Magolor, and Meta Knight. Wrestler Kirby is also capable of grabbing Dropped Stars with his moveset, treating them like other fighters. With that, they can be used to deal massive damage to bosses, more than just spitting them out.

Super Smash Bros. series

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl onwards, King Dedede can make two Dropped Stars appear whenever he lands his Super Dedede Jump recovery move. Unlike in the Kirby series, these stars cannot be used against Dedede (unless somehow they are reflected), and will deal minor damage and knockback to any enemy fighter who touches them.

Yoshi can cause stars similar to Dropped Stars to appear when he does his Yoshi Bomb attack, with much the same effect as King Dedede's Dropped Stars, despite Yoshi not being a Kirby series character.

Gallery

  • King Dedede creating Dropped Stars after using Super Dedede Jump in Kirby's Adventure

    King Dedede creating Dropped Stars after using Super Dedede Jump in Kirby's Adventure

  • Bonkers producing a Dropped Star with his hammer swing in Kirby Super Star

    Bonkers producing a Dropped Star with his hammer swing in Kirby Super Star

  • King Dedede producing a Dropped Star with his hammer in Kirby's Dream Land 3

    King Dedede producing a Dropped Star with his hammer in Kirby's Dream Land 3

  • A Dropped Star in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

    A Dropped Star in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

  • Two Dropped Stars can be seen dropping out of the severely damaged Holo Defense API from Kirby: Planet Robobot.

    Two Dropped Stars can be seen dropping out of the severely damaged Holo Defense API from Kirby: Planet Robobot.

  • Kirby standing near some Dropped Stars produced by the impact of spears from Spear Waddle Dees in Kirby's Blowout Blast

    Kirby standing near some Dropped Stars produced by the impact of spears from Spear Waddle Dees in Kirby's Blowout Blast

  • Blue Dropped Stars that emerge from one of Francisca's attacks in Kirby Star Allies, which grant the Water ability when swallowed.

    Blue Dropped Stars that emerge from one of Francisca's attacks in Kirby Star Allies, which grant the Water ability when swallowed.

Trivia

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese こぼれ星[4]
kobore-boshi 		Dropped Star


References

  1. ↑ "Dropped Stars: If a boss drops a star, Gobble/Grab it and Throw it back at them!" –Kirby Fighters 2 (loading screen tip)
  2. ↑ Taken from internal name "DropStar", from Kirby Star Allies and the Demo of Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
  3. ↑ Taken from internal name "DropStarMini", from Kirby Star Allies.
  4. ↑ Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide, p. 021
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